1959Siheyuan, a Turnaround

After Li Weiguo and six other people were specially recruited into a national R&D organization, their lives seemed to be wound up like a clockwork, and they were so busy that they were dizzy.

Who would have thought that this sudden opportunity not only allowed them to touch the forefront of their profession in advance, but also came with formal public office benefits, which meant that they had graduated early.

However, their academic burden was not lifted. After consultation with the organization, the school decided that they must study the remaining courses on their own, take the exams on time, and ensure the integrity of their professional knowledge.

From that day on, Li Weiguo and his classmates no longer had to go to class every day. They only needed to take exams when there were exams.

The school kept the special recruitment a secret, and the students just thought they were asking for leave or had a special mission, and didn't pay much attention to it.

But over time, all kinds of rumors spread.

When students chatted during breaks, the topic would always drift to them unconsciously: "Hey, have you seen Li Weiguo and the others recently? I feel like I haven't seen them for a long time, and they don't come to class. What are they doing?"

"That's right. I even asked other people in their dormitory, and they didn't know what Li Weiguo and the others were doing. It's really strange."

Another classmate echoed, his brows furrowed and his eyes full of confusion.

"They are quite mysterious. They are nowhere to be seen except when they come to take the exam. I really envy them!"

Everyone was talking at once, making all kinds of guesses.

Some people said that they were poached by large state-owned companies for internships and planned to start work directly after graduation.

Some people even had wild imaginations and guessed that they were forming a team to participate in some secret scientific research competition. In order to win glory for the country, they had to undergo closed training.

However, these are just unfounded speculations, and no one can be sure what the truth is.

Amidst all the speculation, the one who could not hold back the most was Yang Qiming.

Among his roommates in the dormitory, he was the only one left, except Chen Yuxuan, who was leisurely all day long and had nothing to do with anything.

Watching Li Weiguo and his friends going out early and coming back late every day, the curiosity in his heart grew like weeds, making him itchy.

Thinking back to the last conflict with Li Weiguo, the scene in which he was grabbed by the collar and thrown to the ground flashed through his mind repeatedly like a nightmare, and hatred quietly took root in his heart at that moment.

Now, their mysterious whereabouts made him smell an opportunity for revenge.

In his narrow perception, as long as he could disrupt Li Weiguo's good deeds and make him look bad in public, he would be able to relieve his hatred.

Yang Qiming saw Chen Yuxuan reading alone in the dormitory, walked over, and asked casually, "Chen Yuxuan, what do you think is going on with Li Weiguo and the others? They didn't even attend classes, where did they go? Aren't you curious at all?"

As he spoke, he casually picked up the thermos and poured a glass of water. While drinking it, he glanced at Chen Yuxuan seemingly nonchalantly.

Chen Yuxuan was concentrating on the book in his hand. When he heard this, he didn't even raise his eyelids, but his mind was as clear as a mirror.

He had expected Yang Qiming to come over to inquire, but he didn't expect Yang Qiming to be unable to hold back so soon.

However, even he kept what Li Weiguo and his companions had done a secret. After a little thought, he guessed that those people must have received the attention of the big shots above.

Something that even he kept secret must be a big deal, and perhaps even involves state secrets. How could he just inquire about it?

He secretly thanked himself for being well-informed and had not asked any extra questions from the beginning, thus avoiding getting into trouble.

So, he casually said, "How would I know? They might have their own things to do. Don't worry about them!"

Yang Qiming was not willing to give up. He moved closer to Chen Yuxuan and continued to ask, "Hey, we are in the same dormitory, don't you have any inside information? Look at them being so secretive and not telling you anything. It's really mean of them."

There was anxiety in his eyes and his voice unconsciously rose a few notes, trying to stir up trouble.

Chen Yuxuan closed the book helplessly, sat up, and looked at Yang Qiming seriously: "Yang Qiming, I really don't know what they are doing. Besides, they didn't say it on their own initiative, so there must be a reason why they can't say it. Just don't make trouble for yourself, okay?"

He knew in his heart that Yang Qiming was up to no good. They all lived in the same dormitory, so how could they know each other?

Yang Qiming, who had been frustrated, was very angry.

He walked to his bed and sat down, racking his brains to think of other ways. He was really worried about the whereabouts of Li Weiguo and others.

He has not yet settled his old and new grudges with Li Weiguo, so how could he miss any opportunity?

Suddenly, an idea flashed in his mind and he thought of Lin Wanqing, whom he loved.

Lin Wanqing and Li Weiguo have always been good friends, and it is common knowledge that they are close.

If we can find a breakthrough from Lin Wanqing, we might be able to find a breakthrough.

If Li Weiguo didn't even tell Lin Wanqing, wouldn't he be able to stir up trouble then?

Thinking of this, Yang Qiming's mouth curled up in a sinister arc, as if he had already seen Lin Wanqing's angry look when she was rejected.

During the break the next day, Yang Qiming saw that Lin Wanqing was reading alone and walked over quickly.

He first greeted her hypocritically: "Student Wanqing, what are you reading? You are so hardworking."

As he spoke, he glanced at the book, trying to get closer to him.

Lin Wanqing raised her head and saw that it was Yang Qiming. She smiled politely, but the smile was so forced that it didn't reach her eyes.

"Oh, it's classmate Yang Qiming. I'm just reading an extracurricular book. What can I do for you?"

Her tone was distant; she had never had a good impression of Yang Qiming.

Yang Qiming plagiarized in the competition, and he was so rude to her that time, which made Lin Wanqing hate him very much.

Yang Qiming cleared his throat and pretended to be concerned: "This is it, Wanqing, I have something I want to ask Weiguo for help recently, but they go out early and come back late and I can't see him. Do you know where he went? He didn't even come to class, I was so worried."

As he spoke, he observed Lin Wanqing's expression, trying to capture useful information from the details.

Lin Wanqing frowned slightly. Li Weiguo and Wang Yong had not come to class recently, and she was also very curious.

In the past, Li Weiguo would occasionally discuss some study and scientific research matters with her, but this time there was suddenly no news from him, and she felt a little worried.

However, she knew Li Weiguo very well. Since he didn't say it on his own initiative, there must be an important reason.

So, she replied calmly: "I'm not sure either. He never told me what he was doing. Maybe he's busy with some project. When he's free, he should come to class."

Yang Qiming was not willing to believe it. He rolled his eyes and began to exaggerate: "Wanqing, you have such a good relationship with Weiguo, but he didn't even tell you. This is a bit unreasonable."

His face was full of false worry, but in his heart he was secretly paying attention to Lin Wanqing's expression, wondering if he could get Lin Wanqing to take the bait.

When Lin Wanqing heard this, she frowned.

Yang Qiming's words sounded sarcastic and made her feel uncomfortable.

She has always admired Li Weiguo's knowledge, and Li Weiguo has helped her a lot in her studies. They have established a deep friendship between them.

She had a feeling that Yang Qiming's intentions this time were not good.