Chapter 705: Unexpected Encounters at Qinggang University

On the day before the training, Lu Xin arrived at the Qinggang University campus in Main City.

Although it appeared to be part of Qinggang University, their dormitories were separate from those of other students, resembling a small college with old buildings adorned with ivy and withered vines.

The session was set for 10 AM the following day, and Lu Xin reached the auditorium for training by 9:30 AM. As he pushed open the door, he was momentarily stunned to see the room, which could seat nearly a hundred, already filled with many attendees.

At the front, a girl with a ponytail looked up and smiled warmly at him.

Beside her sat a woman in a red dress who appeared drowsy.

Next, there was a stout man covered head to toe in tattoos.

Also, a young elementary student, his head buried in a notebook, was furiously tapping away on the keyboard.

A man in a tightly fitted black trench coat, whose imposing presence made him look even taller while seated, drew attention.

And then there was a fellow who waved excitedly the moment he entered…

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“Good grief…”

Although Lu Xin knew that the training wasn’t solely for him, and that many of Qinggang’s ability users were expected, he never imagined so many would show up.

Not only were familiar ability users like the Drunkard, Red Serpent, Luohan, Bear Child, Watchdog, and Gecko present, but also researchers such as Professor Chen Liqing, Dr. Jia Mengyi, and Dr. Mo Yi joined the session.

About a third of the one hundred seats in the auditorium were filled.

If this guy were a missile, the Qinggang Cleanup Department would have been wiped out in an instant, right?

“Captain, Captain…”

Just as Lu Xin was taken aback by the attention of everyone in the room, Gecko couldn’t hold back his exclamation.

Only then did Lu Xin register the stares. Nodding at those watching him, he quickly moved over to Gecko, sat beside him, and whispered, “I had no idea there would be so many people at this training.”

“Yes,”

Gecko replied quietly, “Most of them were notified just last night.”

“Apparently, Professor Bai recently made some key discoveries he wants to share during this internal training.”

“……”

Recalling what Mom had said earlier, Lu Xin asked in surprise, “What discoveries?”

Gecko shook his head solemnly, “It’s not important.”

“?”

Puzzled, Lu Xin asked, “If that’s not important, then what is?”

“What really matters is…”

Gecko gently tugged Lu Xin’s sleeve and gestured ahead, “Look, who’s that?”

“Hmm?”

Curious, Lu Xin looked up and spotted Han Bing, who, along with another person, turned to look at him and waved in greeting; he quickly smiled back at her.

He then realized that Gecko hadn’t been trying to draw his attention to Han Bing. His gaze shifted to a tall girl in a gray trench coat with a rather distant air standing beside her.

“Tie Cui?”

It suddenly struck him that he had seen this girl before.

“That’s Linda…”

Gecko corrected him firmly before his face lit up in excitement, “I never expected to run into her here…”

Lu Xin hadn’t seen it coming either.

With both Han Bing and Linda present, it meant that this session attracted not only ability users from Qinggang but also researchers, even summoning some standout information analysis experts. If that missile were to strike…

Another thing that piqued his curiosity was…

What exactly had Professor Bai discovered to summon so many people?

Wasn’t this just supposed to be a training session on personal guidance?

“Oh dear, Captain, Captain…”

Gecko, visibly excited, blurted, “I never thought Linda would come! What am I supposed to do now?”

Clearly, Gecko’s concerns were more practical, so Lu Xin helped him analyze the situation, “Did you say hello to her?”

“I did.”

Gecko explained, “I rushed over to greet her the moment I saw her and ended up talking for three minutes.”

Lu Xin asked, a bit surprised, “How was she?”

Gecko smiled, “Just as warm as before…”

Lu Xin only nodded before realizing, “Was she always so friendly to you before?”

Gecko replied, “Not really.”

“So this time…”

“You could say she’s still as cool as ever with me…”

“Then how did you manage the conversation?”

“If I said it here, she’d be listening over there…”

“……”

“Honestly…”

After a brief hesitation, Lu Xin earnestly advised, “Brother, you’re the type who barges into other people’s wardrobes to play card games, and with a girl like Tie Cui—serious, smart, principled—you’ve virtually got no chance…”

Gecko stared in disbelief and widened his eyes, “Why?”

Lu Xin gave him a long, meaningful look and said, “Because you’re so unreliable—you still go around playing card games with anyone.”

“If you don’t change that habit, how can anyone possibly take a liking to you?”

“……”

Lu Xin felt he was being remarkably helpful, practically doling out some counseling to Gecko.

He earnestly advised, “Girls are attracted to ambitious, responsible, and focused men—you need to learn from that…”

“……”

Gecko stared at Lu Xin in astonishment.

After a moment, he clicked his tongue and said, “Captain, do you realize your words are particularly…”

Lu Xin was taken aback, “Not accurate?”

“It’s hard to say they’re wrong, but I find it tough to agree with you…”

Mumbling for a moment before suddenly changing the subject, Gecko asked, “How many girlfriends have you had?”

Lu Xin looked surprised, “Do you count girlfriends by the individual?”

“Haha, I knew it.”

“Captain, honestly, with your personality, I seriously doubt you’ll ever find…”

Gecko burst into a boastful laugh, seemingly preparing to elaborate when suddenly the auditorium fell silent. All eyes shifted toward the door.

Lu Xin instinctively looked up and noticed the room brighten considerably.

He saw a girl entering from outside.

She wore a heavy black dress, held a neatly folded umbrella, and a red hairpin decorated her hair.

Looking a bit bashful under the steady gazes of the crowd, she slightly lowered her head.

Yet from the corner of her eye, she caught sight of Lu Xin sitting in the corner.

A look of delight spread across her face as she gracefully walked over to him.

Wawa.

Lu Xin hadn’t expected Wawa to show up as well.

Although it was known that she was much more composed now—no longer causing a frenzy with every appearance—her natural beauty and aura still drew attention. Being rather shy, she tended to stay home more often.

Yet this time, the training had called her here too?

Besides, what was Wawa doing here? Does she even understand?

After all, he had a high school education while Teacher Xiao Lu only had an elementary level; as for Wawa…

Suddenly, Lu Xin’s curiosity about the training content grew even stronger.

Wawa happily came over to Lu Xin, glancing around before looking at Gecko by his side.

Lu Xin paused, finally grasping what Wawa meant.

After a moment of daze, Gecko silently got up and moved to a spot in front of them.

Wawa immediately sat down next to Lu Xin with a smile.

At that moment, Lu Xin sensed even more curious eyes on him.

And those looks were filled with a mix of emotions.

Some were filled with envy, others with awe.

Among them was the discontented, helpless gaze of the tall, burly leader of the nanny teams standing near the door.

Suddenly, Lu Xin felt uneasy and puzzled:

She obviously chose to sit beside him, so why did he feel guilty?

Musing aloud, he gently nudged Gecko and asked, “What were you about to say just now?”

Gecko, cradling his head in exasperation, muttered, “I don’t feel like talking right now…”

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“Clap” “Clap” “Clap”

At that moment, steady and composed footsteps echoed from outside the auditorium. Everyone looked up as Professor Bai entered, flanked by Chen Jing carrying a file; everyone in the room sat up straighter.

Compared to Professor Bai, the other researchers from Qinggang were practically at a student level.

Yet today, Professor Bai appeared somewhat different—his gaze was steadier, and although he wore a white suit, he wasn’t leaning on a cane as before. His stern expression and bloodshot eyes commanded respect.

Anyone who saw him couldn’t help but feel a subtle awe, their breathing growing cautious.

Professor Bai stepped onto the podium, placing both hands on it as his eyes gently scanned the room.

“Remember this.”

After a brief pause, he spoke softly, “What I’m about to tell you is incredibly important.”

“You’re fortunate to hear this.”

“So I hope you’ll handle this responsibility wisely and not squander this rare opportunity.”

“……”

The auditorium suddenly fell into complete silence.

Some were surprised that Professor Bai started off with such serious words.

Others were mildly shaken, thinking that with his rigorous demeanor and forceful words, then…

…what exactly did he intend to reveal?

……

“Being here means each of you already has a solid foundation in mental power and ability.”

Without further pause, Professor Bai seemed confident that his words had instilled sufficient caution in everyone present.

Instead of unfolding the handout Chen Jing had provided, he picked up a microphone with its base and said, “Today, I am going to outline a severe situation that, based on current data and circumstances, is highly likely to develop.”

“Don’t be overly optimistic.”

He looked up at the audience and declared, “Human research has hit a dead end.”