Chen Gu grabbed the prop and found another excuse to slip away from his teacher. Zhong Yuanbei saw right through him. However, without any equipment at hand, Zhong Yuanbei couldn't continue his research. So, he glared at Chen Gu and admonished, "Take your studies seriously, and take over your senior brother's work soon!"
"He's already delayed his graduation by a year," Chen Gu replied, "I can't exactly keep him here for another one."
Zhong Yuanbei wasn't truly clueless. He had long seen through Chen Gu's intentions: to recruit new students next year, bamboozle a few juniors into joining, and then take over Bai Shengyuan's work. That way, Chen Gu could lead a carefree life without having to stay by his mentor's side and endure his "guidance" every day.
Chen Gu kept agreeing, then let it go in one ear and out the other.
Upon leaving Zhong Yuanbei's presence, he ran into Mao Yisheng, who was accompanied by two middle-aged men in conservative suits.
