My Girlfriend Who Develops Through Development

"Xiao Li, are you teaching me how to do things?"

Chapter 653 Li Hongzhang's Frustration

"Xiao Li, are you teaching me how to do things?"

Upon hearing this, Li Hongzhang could no longer maintain his smile, and his expression became extremely stiff.

In front of so many people, he couldn't very well confront Qi Bei head-on, since Qi Bei was older than him and had made greater achievements in the field of mathematics.

In every respect, Qi Bei can be considered his senior.

"cough--"

Li Hongzhang looked embarrassed. "Old Qi is joking. I wouldn't dare."

Qi Bei laughed, "Since you don't dare, then leave me alone. My temper is bad, what's it to you?"

Lu Hongwei could no longer bear to listen and spoke up: "Professor Qi, even if you are famous, everyone here is a person of status. In terms of status, our dean is no less than you. Please speak with some respect."

Qi Bei laughed even harder, "Show some respect? Would telling you to get lost now be considered respect?"

"you……"

Lu Hongwei's face turned pale and then red.

Seeing that things were not going well, Li Hongzhang quickly pulled Lu Hongwei aside, and his familiar smile reappeared on his face. "Professor Qi, the main reason I came to Xiabei today is that I heard that a mathematical genius has emerged from Xiabei. It just so happens that there has been a lack of fresh blood in the mathematics department these past two years. If possible, please..."

"Excuse me."

Qi Bei waved the contract in his hand. "Dean Li, you're late. An Youyu joined Q Numbers a few minutes ago."

Upon hearing this, Li Hongzhang frowned slightly, turned to look at Ye Hongjun behind him, and asked in a low voice, "What's going on? Didn't I tell you to stall for time?"

Ye Hongjun shrugged helplessly, "Dean, we don't have the ability to stall."

Li Hongzhang's expression shifted, but he eventually regained his composure. "Old Qi, I think we can discuss this matter properly."

"Discuss?"

Qi Bei squinted, "An Youyu has already joined QQ and even signed a contract. Is there anything else to discuss?"

"Of course we can discuss it."

Li Hongzhang glanced at An Youyu on the sofa and said slowly, "Everything has a price. Name your price, and I will definitely meet it."

"bid?"

Qi Bei sneered, "Little Li, I'm not trying to be mean, but as the dean of the School of Mathematics, you've completely lost your bearings? Offering a price? Are you insulting me?"

After saying that, he said to Lin Mo, "Kid, I think you should stand up and say something at this time. What do you think?"

Lin Mo smiled calmly, "Since Professor Qi thinks I should say a few words, then this junior will dare to ask Dean Li two questions."

"You're Lin Mo, right?"

Li Hongzhang sized up Lin Mo, his eyes filled with doubt, "If anyone should be asking, it should be An Youyu..."

Before he could finish speaking, Lu Hongwei, who was standing to the side, whispered two words in his ear.

In an instant, Li Hongzhang understood everything, and changed his tone: "Lin Mo, please feel free to ask whatever question you want."

Lin Mo stood up and gave Li Hongzhang a polite smile.

Qi Bei could speak coldly to Li Hongzhang for two reasons: firstly, the two were not on good terms, and secondly, Qi Bei's status gave him the right to put on airs.

But he was different. He was just a student. Even if he had no vested interests with Li Hongzhang, Li was still the dean of the School of Mathematics, so he had to be polite to him on the surface.

"Dean Li, if An Youyu joins the School of Mathematics, will the school be able to pay her a salary of two million yuan per year?"

Upon hearing this, Li Hongzhang was utterly astonished.

To start with salary questions right away, isn't that a bit too direct?

"Lin Mo, does money really matter that much? In this life, what's important is..."

Lin Mo lost patience after hearing only half of what Li said and interrupted, "Dean Li is joking. Why isn't money important? You need money for everything in life. It's the most basic guarantee."

"..."

Li Hongzhang gave an awkward smile, hesitated for a moment, and then slowly said, "A salary of two million a year... I really can't give that, but I can give An Youyu the best treatment."

He stopped there and didn't continue.

This is a linguistic tactic to entice Lin Mo to press for details about what this so-called best treatment entails.

Under Li Hongzhang's gaze, Lin Mo remained calm and nodded, saying, "Dean Li, I have another question."

A hint of surprise flashed deep in Li Hongzhang's eyes.

This young man...

Why don't you follow the routine?

A normal person would continue asking questions in this situation!

Lin Mo did ask, but it was not the same question he asked.

However, having come this far, Li Hongzhang could not possibly refuse Lin Mo's question, so he forced a smile and said, "It's alright, just ask."

Lin Mo didn't beat around the bush, "Dean Li, if An Youyu joins the School of Mathematics, will she be free from any restrictions?"

"In other words, the Department of Mathematics cannot force her to do anything, and since she is a freshman, the Department of Mathematics cannot disturb her during the school term."

"Without any constraints?"

Li Hongzhang grasped the key point in Lin Mo's words, his expression quite interesting. "Lin Mo, you need to understand one thing: no one can live without constraints in this world, after all, this is the society we live in now..."

Lin Mo was too lazy to listen to Li Hongzhang's grand theories, so he interrupted again, "But An Youyu is already in a free and unrestrained state. Does she need to put herself in shackles? Isn't that just crazy?"

After saying that, he turned back and winked at An Youyu, "Little Fish, are you out of your mind?"

An Youyu shook her head cooperatively, "No."

Lin Mo chuckled, then looked at Li Hongzhang again, "An Youyu isn't sick, and neither am I; judging from the current situation, her joining the School of Mathematics is simply a thankless and arduous endeavor, so..."

At the end, he smiled meaningfully.

Everyone present was shrewd and could easily understand Lin Mo's meaning.

Qi Bei and the other four from Q couldn't help but chuckle, silently praising him in their hearts.

It has to be said that Lin Mo's ability to control the conversation is truly terrifying!

Li Hongzhang's skill in persuading people was renowned in the industry. The reason why the School of Mathematics has developed so rapidly in recent years is mainly due to the injection of a large number of fresh talents.

Where does this fresh blood come from?

Naturally, Li Hongzhang tricked them into joining many teams!

But now Li Hongzhang is being completely outmaneuvered by a freshman. If you hadn't seen it with your own eyes, you would never believe it.

Li Hongzhang frowned deeply. To be honest, he hadn't expected this young man named Lin Mo to be so difficult to deal with. After a few seconds of silence, he spoke again.

"An Youyu has over 50 million followers on social media. With her connections, she shouldn't be short of money, right?"

"That's right, we don't lack any."

Seeing Lin Mo nod in agreement, Li Hongzhang smiled, "Since you're not short of money, the situation you just described doesn't apply. When people aren't short of money, what they do is pursue spiritual fulfillment..."

Lin Mo interrupted Li Hongzhang's spellcasting again, "Dean Li seems to have confused this matter. Whether An Youyu needs money or not is her business, and whether the School of Mathematics provides her with money is the School of Mathematics' business. If she doesn't receive money, why would she join the School of Mathematics?"

Li Hongzhang's expression gradually turned somewhat unpleasant. "Let's put that aside for now and talk about being unrestrained. You are still young. The word 'unrestrained' is too early for young people your age, like An Youyu. As the saying goes, 'No pain, no gain.'"

"Sometimes, being unrestrained only breeds laziness, while a restrained environment can stimulate a person's potential."

After saying that, his depressed mood finally improved a bit.

This time, Lin Mo didn't interrupt her again.

Li Hongzhang sighed. "Lin Mo, do you agree with my point of view?"

"Agree."

Lin Mo nodded without hesitation, but before Li Hongzhang could be happy, his voice rang out again.

"I agree, but what Dean Li said is too general. Being unrestrained can indeed breed laziness, which is very bad for most young people, but An Youyu is different."

Li Hongzhang's expression showed three parts frustration and seven parts confusion. "What's different?"

Lin Mo rubbed An Youyu's head. "She's not short of money, and neither am I. We're a couple, and I'll let you in on a secret: my goal is to make her a freeloader. I'll let her spend all the money I earn. If she develops a lazy attitude, that'll be just what I want."

Li Hongzhang: "..."

Under his sullen gaze, Lin Mo smiled innocently and continued, "As for your saying that you can't see a rainbow without going through wind and rain, well, that's not entirely true. Who said you can't see a rainbow without going through wind and rain?"

"Can't you make rainbows now? You can see them if you pay."

Chapter 654 Getting something for nothing, isn't that just being a scoundrel?

An artificial rainbow?

This……

Wow, this is so boring!

Li Hongzhang looked at Lin Mo with a bewildered expression, feeling extremely frustrated.

This young man is such a contrarian!

"Lin Mo, you have a really good way with words!"

Hearing Li Hongzhang's double entendre, Lin Mo pretended to only understand the literal meaning of his words and smiled modestly, "Thank you for the compliment, Dean Li. I only participated in two and a half debate competitions when I was a child. My eloquence is slightly better than the average person, but compared to you, I am still far behind."

Li Hongzhang: "..."

Is it okay to swear?

Looking at Lin Mo's smiling face, he felt extremely uncomfortable.

Therefore, Li Hongzhang made a decision to bypass Lin Mo and go directly to An Youyu.

"An Youyu, your exam paper in the national competition gave us a great surprise. All the academicians of the School of Mathematics are looking forward to your joining us."

"Oh."