Chapter 158: Yan Ping’s Biggest Fan
The day off that Anji had flew by too quickly. Although she could not see Gu Ying in the evening, she managed to deliver the letters she had saved through Pearl.
Today, she was going to meet a new researcher recommended by Senior Researcher Mo, who seemed to know who she truly was. Although not obvious to anyone else, Anji saw the senior researcher’s slight bow towards her when nobody else was looking. There were only two reasons for an older person to bow to a younger person. The first was out of gratitude, and the second was as a sign of respect towards someone important. Some people might mistake his actions for gratitude because Anji helped out in the surgery. However, his polite tone might indicate otherwise. While Senior Researcher Mo spoke informally to everyone else, he chose his words carefully around Anji, suggesting instead of commanding.
One of the things the senior researcher suggested was to intern under Researcher Xi.
At first, Anji was hesitant. She had no idea why a researcher would deliberately seek her out and request a favour from someone superior. Anji did not mind. However, Senior Researcher Mo’s caution made Anji hesitant to accept the deal.
"She’s the sect leader’s biggest fan," he informed Anji. "After learning about the chore spells you invented, she wants you to come under her wing. In fact, she has been making such a fuss that almost all the active senior researchers know about it."
It was risky. Anji was technically undercover as an apprentice to learn the ropes of the sect. However, if she were to work with her shifu’s biggest fan, there was a huge possibility Researcher Xi would figure out her identity before the time was right.
"I’ll be careful," Anji replied. "I won’t bring extra trouble to my shifu."
With a hardened gaze, it took a while before Senior Researcher Mo was convinced.
Finally sighing with resignation, the senior researcher nodded and told Anji to finish her breakfast quickly. Although Assistant Hu was meant to be resting, he had a feeling the stubborn man would be helping his childhood sweetheart with her research now that they had a new insight, thanks to Anji.
Aunt Wine checked on the only two people in the mess hall this morning and wondered if they would be fine. Senior Researcher Mo was a strict man who did not tolerate nonsense. His strictness might scare Anji. No matter how much she thought about it, Senior Researcher Mo’s offer to escort Anji to her new internship residence was very out of character. Thanks to Researcher Ke putting in a good word for Anji, plenty of researchers on the third street were looking forward to adopting Anji for a day. The man was recommending someone else personally, and Aunt Wine had no idea who Researcher Xi was. At the very least, it was not a name within the western district.
"Do you know how to heat up food?" Senior Researcher Mo asked.