boyutpedia Chapter 220 was presumptuous of me.
Chapter 220 was presumptuous of me.
Then, several other people followed him in and stood next to the sofa.
Ji Ran followed and sat down on the sofa next to him.
Chi Tao quickly stepped forward and respectfully asked, "Chief Luo, would you like some tea?"
"No need, teacher," Luo Yesheng said very amiably.
"Ok."
Chi Tao then realized that a leader like the chief wouldn't eat or drink indiscriminately outside.
"I'd like to speak with Professor Ji alone," Luo Yesheng's meaning was clear.
Chi Tao immediately agreed, "Okay... okay, I'll go out now."
As she spoke, she glanced at Professor Ji, signaling her to handle the situation carefully.
Ji Ran ignored her and simply spoke softly:
“It’s a coincidence, I also want to have a private talk with Chief Luo.”
As she spoke, her gaze fell on the bodyguards.
Chi Tao hadn't taken two steps when she heard those words and she shuddered.
That brat! How can she be so ruthless to everyone, treating everyone the same?!
Oh no, except for her male ghost...
But this is the leader! The head of a nation!
How come she dares to be so assertive?
She was thinking about whether she could turn back now and say a few words to help Professor Ji explain things.
Luo Yesheng was indeed surprised; he hadn't seen anyone dare to speak to him like that in a long time.
But he wasn't annoyed; on the contrary, he found it somewhat interesting.
"You all should go out too."
These words not only startled Chi Tao at the door, but also his own bodyguards.
"Chief, this..."
"It's alright, whatever the guest says, go ahead." Luo Yesheng waved his hand dismissively.
The bodyguards didn't say much, but still glanced at Ji Ran warily before turning and leaving.
Chi Tao naturally followed along.
The door was closed.
Luo Yesheng spoke first:
"I apologize for the sudden visit today, Professor Ji."
Ji Ran nodded slightly, acknowledging the abruptness of the statement.
"Chief Luo came today because of your granddaughter, right?"
Luo Yesheng was taken aback, not because he was surprised by her intelligence, after all, news about her high IQ had been all over the internet these past two days.
However, he was surprised by her bold and straightforward manner.
Luo Yesheng smiled and said, "Professor Ji is incredibly insightful."
Ji Ran was surprised. Did even the head of state need to use such polite language in private conversations?
Does this even need information?
She was just an ordinary professor who didn't know any leaders or was any important figure. Why would the top leader of the country inexplicably come to visit her personally?
They even sent Zeng Nian earlier, but it seems he didn't succeed either.
He arrived in person right afterward.
It seems that this leader's granddaughter is quite influential.
“Xiaoyan has always been very serious about academics. She really wants to join Professor Ji’s research group. Professor Ji, you can rest assured. I’m vouching for her. Her joining will only enhance the research and will definitely not be a hindrance.”
Luo Yesheng's tone was sincere and humble. Although he spoke with the air of an elder, he did not use his status to exert pressure.
"Therefore, we hope that Professor Ji can give Xiaoyan a chance to demonstrate her abilities."
"I refuse." Ji Ran said calmly.
Luo Yesheng was once again taken aback by her frankness, but those three short words still made the smile in his eyes fade a bit.
"Then I'd like to ask, Professor Ji, what specific reasons do you have?"
His tone remained friendly, unchanged.
“Our latest experiment is nearing completion, and there’s not much room left for us to work with. Adding more people now would only increase the risk of leaks and would not benefit us at all.”
Ji Ran, unusually patient, explained a few things, after all, they were still counting on him to seek justice for Qi Mu.
Upon hearing this, Luo Yesheng pondered for a few seconds.
He could tell that Ji Ran's words were not an excuse.
He then nodded, "Professor Ji is right."
Then, changing the subject, she asked, "What if I joined Professor Ji's next research project?"
Ji Ran was taken aback, her eyes gradually becoming playful. Was this chief's granddaughter really determined to cling to her?
“There will naturally be a member selection exam during the preparation phase of the next research project. If Ms. Luo is interested, she can register and pass the exam later.”
This means that she is not responsible for selecting people, does not open back doors, and naturally will not deliberately exclude people.
Whether you have the ability to join a research group depends on whether you have the real skills and knowledge to pass the exam.
As for your guarantee, what can a layman's family member guarantee?
These seemingly cold words are actually logically sound.
Luo Yesheng was stunned for several seconds, then showed a hint of shame.
It turns out there was a selection process.
Xiaoyan was extremely depressed when she came back that day.
When asked, she said she didn't get into her preferred research group, implying that the professor in charge of that research was discriminating against her because she was a returned overseas student with only a superficial understanding of her abilities, which was unfair to her.
He sent General Zeng to put pressure on his granddaughter out of pity, hoping to teach this prejudiced professor a lesson.
Unexpectedly, even Zeng Nian returned empty-handed.
Thinking about it, he was really going to be a tough nut to crack, so he took time out of his schedule to come over today.
I want to see for myself how a prestigious university like Kyoto University can allow someone so embroiled in scandals and morally questionable to remain a professor in such a prestigious position.
Unexpectedly, it turned out that Xiaoyan was just being too sensitive.
Regarding the scandal, he was convinced it was all just a rumor after meeting Ji Ran.
She was so aloof that even the capital city of a country wouldn't stoop to currying favor with her, so how could she possibly get involved in such vulgar matters?
Having seen countless people, Luo Yesheng didn't need to know the whole story; he could judge a person's character simply by the aura they exuded.
“That’s perfectly fine,” Luo Yesheng’s smile returned completely. “It seems I was indeed too abrupt today. I hope Professor Ji won’t take offense.”
Seeing this, Ji Ran thought that this leader was alright, able to be flexible and didn't put on any imperial airs towards her, a mere professor.
At least on the surface.
Luo Yesheng suddenly thought of something else:
"By the way, Professor Ji seems to have encountered some trouble online these past few days. I will send someone to handle it."
This online environment really needs to be rectified.
Spreading rumors and cyberbullying are like water pipes; if you neglect maintenance from time to time, they will suddenly burst.
These opinions and public discourse can sometimes really be a knife...
"No need," Ji Ran decisively refused. "I'll handle it myself."
That's why she wanted a knife, isn't it? Otherwise, how could it kill someone?
Luo Yesheng was taken aback again, and his gaze towards Ji Ran held even more admiration.
Such a young man is truly one in a million.
She is intelligent, beautiful, calm, wise, and most importantly, she can handle the weaknesses of human nature.
Her eyes, though cold, were crystal clear, devoid of any murky desires, gloomy resentment, or even fear.
"Alright, then I won't interfere." With that, Luo Yesheng rubbed his knees and prepared to get up.
Since the discrimination claim was completely unfounded, and now that the matter is cleared up, he plans to leave.