Chapter 157 - 90 Who Will Follow You
"Little sister, it’s okay if you took a wrong turn. We have a professor giving a lecture today, and if you’re with our Information Department, you’re welcome to join. Come sit by me; I’ve wiped the seat clean for you," Ye Shi said with a pair of charming, squinted peach blossom eyes, smiling at Gu Xiaoxi from a distance.
That expression was exceedingly solicitous. From those half-closed, flirtatious eyes almost emanated a brilliant light, as if it were made of gold.
"Stop it, Ye Shi! It’s about time for the professor to arrive. All unrelated personnel, clear out quickly. This isn’t a place just anyone can enter," the man in the front row said with a chilly tone.
Yao Yumo was famously expressionless, his face as impassive as ice. At twenty-six, he had single-handedly created a top-secret information database with an immense load capacity, storing the data of hundreds of millions of people. The software had caught the eye of the National Security Bureau and was put to use, earning him substantial merit and a promotion to the rank of major general. He led a team focused on research and development.
Gu Xiaoxi felt a wave of frustration—had she just been labeled as part of the ’unrelated personnel’? Judging by everyone’s demeanor, if they knew who she was, it wouldn’t be as simple as not accepting her presence, right?
Perhaps everyone would stand and leave? There certainly wouldn’t be anyone left who could stay.
"Alright, enough fooling around. Little soldier, if you’re here to find someone or for something else, speak up quickly. This isn’t where you should be. If there’s no matter, please leave swiftly," Xu Jingshen was the highest-ranking official present. Among the two hundred people there, half were his subordinates.
His words naturally carried weight.
Gu Xiaoxi’s gaze swept over the sea of heads, taking in all kinds of faces. The one constant was everyone’s spirited, keen gaze, all exuding confidence, high morale, and the steely integrity of soldiers.
She liked this kind of atmosphere. So, she strode forward and then walked toward the lectern that everyone was looking up to.