Return of the Antagonistic Lady Boss

Chapter 876: Chapter 850: Someone’s Moe Point Got Poked

Qio Yu Xuan could actually see through things that even Qian couldn’t.

And this was without any communication, which Qian found unbelievable.

”Aren’t you curious how I knew? Take me as your master, and I’ll teach you.”

Qio Yu Xuan’s tone reminded Mrs. Yu of the bewitching voice of a supermarket promoter during a sale.

You won’t be cheated or taken advantage of, great discounts!

It was the first time seeing someone recruit a disciple like this.

Taking a disciple is completely different from teaching a student. A teacher only has the responsibility to educate, but formally acknowledging a master means learning their secrets and a different emotional bond between master and disciple. And Qio Yu Xuan was quite greedy; he not only wanted to be Qian’s doctoral advisor, but also wanted Qian to take him as her master.

Qian just furrowed her brows slightly, then relaxed.

”You want me to take you as my master?”

”Mm~”

”Alright.”

Qio Yu Xuan’s eyes widened, huh, where did the sun rise from today?

”I won’t take a step out of Lishi while doing my PhD. If you can come to our school, then I’ll reluctantly take you as my master. But I heard you’re quite stable down south, probably can’t come, right? You even signed a contract with the school, didn’t you? So—” Qian shrugged, pretending to be regretful, ”we’re destined to be apart.”

”Go... to your school?!”

Mr. Qio seemed to have never considered this.

Qian just said it casually.

How could he possibly come?

The conditions and treatment down south for him were excellent, and the climate differences between north and south were significant. There’s no way he could handle it, and besides, he’s specially appointed; it’s not like he can just come over with the ink barely dry on the contract!

Moreover, seeking a master usually involves the disciple pursuing the master; she can’t believe Qio Yu Xuan would endure such humiliation.

Even though this guy’s thick skin exceeded Qian’s understanding, and he has an inexplicable persistence with her, Qian has a bad feeling about him.

There’s no way to describe it, it’s just like being near him would bring bad luck.

Qio Yu Xuan fell into deep thought, and Qian asked.

”How did you figure out she has a shopping addiction?”

”Because... of this.” Qio Yu Xuan pulled out a stack of shopping receipts from his pocket, and Qian had a black line.

”Did you steal her bag?!”

Isn’t this theft? When did this guy mess with someone else’s bag, how come she didn’t notice it?

”Don’t use such harsh words like ’steal’. I just happened to be behind her when she went to the restroom, saw these drop out, and took a look. Look, isn’t this stack of shopping receipts a bit exaggerated? These are all daily necessities, not work purchases. A normal person buying so much in a short time, isn’t that a shopping addiction?”

Qian felt she had been tricked by this guy, thinking he was so impressive, but it turned out to be just some underhanded tricks.

”Unusual behavior always reflects unusual psychology, so we must carefully observe every move of a client, even those around them.”

Qio Yu Xuan said earnestly to Qian, who snorted, ”My teacher already told me all this.”

”But did she ever tell you about the connection between shopping addiction and Freud?”

Qian was intrigued, secretly wanting to know.

His style was completely different from Mr. Liu’s; this fresh concept was something Qian hadn’t encountered before.

Even though her mind was itching to find out, Qian knew this was Qio Yu Xuan baiting her.

Resist the urge to bite.

”It’s about to start, you talk too much.” Qian shifted her gaze to the stage as the freshman was about to begin defending.

Qio Yu Xuan, unperturbed, curled his lips into a charming smile and watched the stage with a twinkle in his eye.

Staying calm, highly self-controlled, how outstanding this child is.

If it weren’t for Qian twirling the jade bracelet on her wrist as she said such things, Mr. Qio would have almost been fooled by her, thinking she truly didn’t care.

Qian decided to check some materials later on, her curiosity piqued by Qio Yu Xuan; this guy was too skilled at getting into people’s heads.

The freshman’s defense was very successful, flawless from start to finish.

Qian told her to stay true to herself, so she gave it her all and calmly completed the re-examination.

”...In conclusion, I believe that psychological counselors should hold ’great medical dedication’ as a guiding principle, and the progress and reform of the entire industry can promote doctor-patient relationships, never forgetting the original intention for a better end!”

The freshman concluded, and applause erupted from the audience, as Qian nodded in satisfaction.

”Not bad, more profound than the previous speakers, very moving. Did you teach this child?” Qio Yu Xuan also gave a high evaluation.

”Yes.” Qian kept her response concise.

”Very good, steady type. Conservative personality but with innovative ideas, you’ve guided her excellently. Among my disciples’ disciples, her hardware isn’t the best, but her hard work has compensated, so her future should be promising.”

Qian glanced at him, ”Don’t forge connections, she’s my student, not your disciple’s disciple.”

The little person inside her gave the finger, disciple’s disciple my ass, you’re the grandson!

The following contestants were clearly not as strong as the freshman, and in Qian’s mind, the freshman’s performance ought to secure the top spot in the group.

Normally, results should be out by now, but the panel seemed to be in discussion, delaying the announcement.

”Want to come with me for a bit?” Qio Yu Xuan turned to ask Qian.

”Pass if you can, if the higher-ups want to use me to block the freshman, then winning or losing doesn’t mean much.” Qian also knew what he was planning to do.

There must be a dispute among the judges due to the freshman.

The freshman was just an assistant, and Qian was the official contestant. Although Qian didn’t show up, and the freshman replaced her, it was a good performance. Yet, the judges were in conflict, uncertain whether to count Qian’s pass.

Qio Yu Xuan’s prestige was unquestionable; if he went over to say a word, it would certainly carry weight, and Qian knew that.

But she didn’t want to owe Qio Yu Xuan a favor, so she straightforwardly declined.

After all, she hardly knew this guy; he first sent Akka to spy on her, then repeatedly approached her with unclear intentions. Owing such a person a favor would not end well, and Qian didn’t want to take advantage of it.

”Just a walk around, are you that afraid of trouble?” Qio Yu Xuan laughed at Qian’s reaction.

This cautious little girl, she really stands up to a test.

”No work, no reward, not that familiar with you.”

Oh dear, that little reaction, too adorable.

Qio Yu Xuan’s fondness was tickled by Qian.

The more she was like this, the more he admired her.

Even without that reason he couldn’t tell Qian, even if she had no connection to him at all, just Qian’s poise and maturity beyond her age would be enough for Qio Yu Xuan to find her immensely likable.