"This incident is all over the circle now. I heard Han Weicheng went to the National Hospital to talk to Elder Xiang about it and almost got thrown out."
Zhang He couldn't hide her gloating expression even if she tried.
"You know Elder Xiang's assistant, right? Apparently, when he escorted Han Weicheng out, he publicly humiliated him for half an hour at the hospital entrance."
"One of the doctors caught it on video and posted it in a group chat. Now everyone remotely related to the medical field—whether they should know or not—knows."
"Professor Han Weicheng, the so-called prestigious academic, totally lost face this time!"
Shu Lanzhou was a little surprised by how fast the news had spread. Truly, good news stays behind closed doors, but bad news travels a thousand miles.
Han Weicheng had always been protective of his reputation. This time, it looked like he couldn't shield himself from the fallout.
Even though it was just a canceled project and a ruined reputation, he'd still return to school looking like a polished professor. But for someone as proud as Han Weicheng, this was a serious blow—and Shu Lanzhou couldn't deny the satisfaction she felt.
Especially since one of his former students now hated him. She couldn't help but wonder how Han Weicheng would feel if he ever found out.
Seeing Zhang He laughing without a care in the world, Shu Lanzhou couldn't help but laugh along. "One day, the price he pays won't just be public embarrassment."
"What did you just say, Shu Lanzhou?" Zhang He leaned closer. Shu Lanzhou's voice had been so low it sounded like she was muttering to herself.
Shu Lanzhou shook her head. "Nothing. Just wondering how your internship is going."
"Don't even mention it!" Zhang He's previously beaming face suddenly collapsed.
"It started out great. I got in through Senior Mu's referral letter and landed straight in the CEO's Office at Mu Group!"
"The work's manageable. It's a medical company after all, so I'm already familiar with a lot of it and caught on quickly. But lately, I've noticed something weird..."
Her voice dropped to a whisper. "Shu Lanzhou, have you ever seen Mu Sided's second uncle? He's the current president of the Mu Group."
"I saw him during New Year's. Why?" Shu Lanzhou was startled by Zhang He's expression.
Zhang He hesitated, looking conflicted.
"I don't know if I'm overthinking it, but judging by my medical instincts, I don't think I am."
"What kind of thing could make someone as straightforward as you beat around the bush like this?" Shu Lanzhou's curiosity was piqued.
Zhang He cleared her throat. "I know it's bad to gossip, but President Mu seems like a good guy, and I think this should be brought up."
"Don't tell me something's wrong with his health?" Shu Lanzhou looked alarmed.
She suddenly remembered the strange things she'd overheard at the Mu house over New Year. The suspicion jumped straight to the front of her mind.
Zhang He hugged Shu Lanzhou excitedly. "Oh my god, so it's not just me being paranoid! You noticed too? What's going on with him?"
"I don't know!" Shu Lanzhou pulled Zhang He closer, warning her to lower her voice.
"I was just guessing. Don't spread this around. President Mu's status is... delicate. You didn't mention your suspicions to anyone else at the company, did you?"
Zhang He shook her head firmly. "Of course not. I only started to suspect after accidentally seeing him take some medication. There's no way I'd just run my mouth!"
Turns out, Zhang He had been working late one night and decided to crash at the office. That was when she accidentally stumbled on her boss's secret.
Thinking about it more carefully—if Mu's second uncle really did have a medical condition and managed to keep it under wraps for all these years—it meant he was extremely cautious. Zhang He really had some luck to stumble upon that.
Wait. Something wasn't right.
Shu Lanzhou looked at Zhang He suspiciously.
"Be honest. Do you have a thing for Mu's second uncle?"
"What nonsense!" Zhang He snapped upright before she could even finish the sentence.
"President Mu is old enough to be my dad! How could I possibly... Don't talk rubbish!"
"You'd better hope I'm wrong!" Shu Lanzhou narrowed her eyes at her.
"You're aware of his age—so don't get any funny ideas. Zhang He, the Mu family's second uncle has a lot of secrets. Don't let yourself get hurt."
Zhang He laughed it off.
"Okay, okay, I get it. You're the youngest one here and acting like an old lady. Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. I'm not gonna do anything stupid."
"I just care about my boss. If there's something wrong with his health and he doesn't take it seriously, I thought maybe since you're close with the Mu family, you could subtly get others to look out for him."
"I mean, whether I can land a full-time job at Mu Group or stay in Shen City all depends on him!"
It all sounded very logical—but Shu Lanzhou knew it wouldn't hold up under scrutiny. She was a little frustrated, unsure how to talk her out of it.
After all, feelings were complicated.
Mu's second uncle might be in his forties, but he was in excellent shape, kept up a fitness routine, and looked young enough to pass for someone in his early thirties.
Plus, the Mu family had great genes—there wasn't a single unattractive member. Add to that the fact that he ran the entire Mu Group—he was the epitome of the mature CEO archetype. It wasn't surprising Zhang He might fall for him.
The problem was, the man had avoided women for over two decades and never married. Zhang He was headed straight for heartbreak.
Watching Zhang He walk ahead, Shu Lanzhou could only worry from behind. This girl was bound to taste the bitterness of love.
Back in the dorm, Dong Anlan and Ding Yuejiao were both there.
Dong Anlan was packing her things. She said she was moving out for work convenience.
The semester was nearly over, and next year, they'd barely have classes. They only needed to come back for the graduation exam.
She wasn't planning on graduate school—she'd already decided to start a business with Ke Beichen.
Zhang He also opted out of grad school. She was clearly focused on staying with Mu Group.
The only ones still planning to take the entrance exams were Shu Lanzhou and Ding Yuejiao.
But there was still a year to go—no rush.
"Quick, come here! The campus forum just announced the latest male and female god rankings! Shu Lanzhou, your name's on it too. Hahaha... this list is so satisfying!"
Ding Yuejiao, who had been staring at her laptop writing a report, suddenly called out.
The others curiously gathered around.
The campus prince and princess remained unchanged: Ke Beichen and Dong Anlan. But their photos had been updated.
They were candid shots, clearly taken by a passerby. Even more, it was a photo of the two together.
"..."
The comment section was flooded.
Most repeated messages included:
"Their looks are just too perfect together. Imagine how stunning their kids would be!"
"Just get together already!"
"Get together."
"Get together."
"Get together."
Also, a photo of Shu Lanzhou had been added to the voting options.
"Shu Lanzhou is officially this year's department beauty. Haha… Lin Muyao got bumped off the list—because of that photo from last semester's award ceremony with you two."
"People who voted for her last year are now in the comments saying they must've been blind. Tsk... I've been so busy lately, I haven't even voted yet. Just shows how naturally pretty you are, Shu Lanzhou—everyone agrees!"
Then came the face-squishing.
The three roommates took turns smushing Shu Lanzhou's cheeks, claiming it would make her even prettier and cuter. Nonsense! Shu Lanzhou protested, pointing at Dong Anlan.
"Why aren't you squishing Anlan? She's the campus belle!"
"Exactly. She already is. What's the point of making her prettier? You still have room to level up."
Well... that kind of made sense!
Shu Lanzhou darted away, trying to dodge them, convinced she wouldn't escape their claws—when a phone call saved her.
It was from Mu Sided. He asked if she was back at school and told her a teacher wanted to see her.
Not daring to delay, Shu Lanzhou grabbed her bag and 'escaped' the dorm.
But just as she was nearing the academic building, she unexpectedly ran into someone—Xiao Anning!
（Guo Jialiang has already faced justice—guess who's next? With so many enemies, the first step has finally been taken. Please send more power stones to cheer on our little Lanzhou!）