Quick Transmigration: Drama Queen's Daily Life Chapter 1232 - 1221: Refusing to Be Oppressed

Ye Qiu had a persistent feeling that her sixth sense was off today, as if something unpleasant was about to happen.

She always trusted her own intuition and planned to linger in the laboratory until late before heading back. However, their experiment was in the preliminary stages, with many procedures yet to be finalized. Around seven o’clock, Professor An personally told everyone to go home and rest. Ye Qiu felt uneasy about staying alone, as if something was waiting for her.

She suddenly thought of someone, but could Lu Mei Juan really get into this school?

However, when she saw Xie Lizzi still lingering in the lab, she understood. Xie Lizzi was merely a peripheral member of the research group, doing odd jobs usually. Since Professor An and the others were not busy yet, Xie Lizzi would be even less busy. What was she lingering around for?

"Not going home yet?" Professor An asked with a frown. He didn’t quite like this student. Despite her genuine skills, her intentions for joining were impure. If it weren’t for the officials’ persuasion to make room for her, he wouldn’t have let her join.

Later, he learned that Xie Lizzi was the heiress of a well-known company in the city, and the core development of that company coincided with his research to some extent. Once he realized her intentions, he refrained from letting her have any contact with the project.

Thus, seeing her still in the lab so late aroused Professor An’s displeasure. He had nothing against businesspeople, but this project was funded by the state. Any research achievements should be for the state first, and he didn’t want a company meddling.

The Xie Family, knowing all this, first expressed a willingness to invest, and later, by various means, inserted their heiress into the project. What was this, if not an attempt to steal core technology?

Seeing Professor An, Xie Lizzi was nervous and awkwardly said, "Professor, I’m heading out soon."

Professor An’s expression was stern, "If there’s nothing else, go home early next time. You’re wasting state funds just by being here."

Xie Lizzi felt humiliated instantly because standing behind Professor An was not only Ye Qiu but also several of his prized students, the very people she was trying to impress. Annoyed, she thought it was just some electricity bills. It’s not like she couldn’t afford them.

However, she could only think this, unable to voice it.

But it’s fine; soon everyone would forget her troubles. Ye Qiu was about to embarrass herself soon. Let’s see how Professor An still favors Ye Qiu then. If he defends her, people might say even a professor lacks proper judgment.

Just the thought of it made Xie Lizzi inwardly delighted.

Noticing her malicious gaze, Ye Qiu indeed felt a bit troubled, not because of Lu Mei Juan, but because she sensed it would be a hassle.

She had several ways to make Lu Mei Juan bow her head, but this would ruin her reputation as well. Regardless of how excessive Lu Mei Juan acted, the public would instinctively feel she shouldn’t mind too much, given her foster mother’s benevolence.

Moreover, if she refuted, it would inevitably implicate Professor An. Many knew of the regard he held for her, and her being in his research group as an about-to-graduate undergraduate had already drawn much criticism. She didn’t want to cause Professor An any more trouble.

But Xie Lizzi clearly knew this too, which is why she stayed to watch her downfall intentionally.

Still, what needs to come will come. Temporarily unable to elucidate, she would prove with actual results that Professor An made no mistake in his choice.

But after this, she should think about finally dealing with Xie Lizzi. Being targeted by someone so loathed and vicious is indeed a hassle.

"Here it comes; be ready," Gu Xiaotong said excitedly, then pretended not to know her and walked to the side.

From behind a large tree, Zhang Zeyu also became alert, his brow furrowed, eyes fixed on the lab’s entrance. He then watched as Professor An, Ye Qiu, and the others walked out, with Xie Lizzi trailing behind. He finally confirmed that this middle-aged woman was someone Xie Lizzi had deliberately called to frame Ye Qiu.

How could she be so malicious? When Ye Qiu mentioned it before, he thought she was exaggerating. Now, it seemed Xie Lizzi’s methods were indeed more extreme.

He couldn’t help but reflect. What on earth attracted Xie Lizzi, prompting her to be so ruthless?

Looking at Ye Qiu, he felt an uncontrollable guilt, realizing that because of him, she suffered so much grievance and entrapment. And that was only due to Xie Lizzi’s ploys. As his later investigations revealed, his ex-girlfriend Mu Xue also did many excessive things. He could hardly imagine how Ye Qiu endured it all.

Deep in guilt, Zhang Zeyu watched as Lu Mei Juan strode forward like an arrow, raising her hand to slap Ye Qiu.

"Hey, where’d you come from, woman? What do you intend to do?" A senior from their group grabbed her hand and shouted.

"Oh God, look at this! Ye Qiu, this ungrateful girl. We kindly adopted her, and this is how she repays us. Does she want me dead?" Lu Mei Juan wailed, her voice sharp. The students passing by were drawn to her commotion.

Particularly, as Ye Qiu, the school’s notable figure, was involved. Opinions about her were always divided. Those favorable to Zhang Zeyu would badmouth her everywhere, with Xie Lizzi fueling the fire. Nearly 80% of the girls disliked her; even those not hating her preferred to steer clear, fearing trouble.

Those who understood her knew she was a diligent and hardworking person, neither talkative nor troublesome. However, due to Ye Qiu’s solitary nature, even with this small group, she didn’t mingle, also partly because they didn’t want any trouble.

Nevertheless, whether familiar with her true nature or not, everyone knew her name. It’s a national pastime to relish in drama, especially since it was evening with no classes, nobody minded stopping to watch. Some even messaged their friends to come quickly, saying there’s a good show.

"Ye Qiu, this is...?" Professor An asked in astonishment, then squinted at Lu Mei Juan.

The students may be young and naive, but he was not. If this woman claiming to be Ye Qiu’s foster mother truly cared for Ye Qiu, she wouldn’t make such a public scene, disregarding Ye Qiu’s reputation.

Moreover, didn’t he know his student’s nature? Just in the past days, didn’t she always think of him whenever there was good food or drink? Other old professors in the neighborhood also said that Ye Qiu was helpful, quickly assisting when seeing elders carrying heavy items. She wasn’t someone who’d ignore her foster parents.

After analyzing, the truth of who had issues was clear. While he understood, did others? Or did they even wish to understand? He couldn’t help but worry for his student.