This sudden action instantly froze the conversation at the table, leaving He Yuzhu with a slightly puzzled look. He thought to himself, is there something urgent going on?

But at this moment, an inadvertent flash of thought came to He Yuzhu's mind. Was it what he had just glimpsed? He felt nervous. Could it be that the thing he had encountered when he was young would happen again in his life?

Under such doubts, He Yuzhu's eyes became more complicated.

After dinner, they continued to sit in the warm and comfortable restaurant. The black tea in the cup exuded a faint fragrance, and the air was filled with a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere with some looming doubts. Li Qing looked at He Yuzhu's expression that seemed to hide a secret, and silently considered his next words and actions in his heart. He didn't know that he had been tightly grasped by an indescribable curiosity.

He Yuzhu noticed the subtle changes in the air, and he had a deeper understanding of this seemingly gentle friend. He realized that on this unusual night, the two hearts seemed to be quietly drawn closer by some force, and a sense of trust and expectation quietly sprouted in his heart, but this understanding was also wrapped in a vigilance against the unknown, like a candlelight swaying in the evening breeze, illuminating their way forward while also being accompanied by hidden shadows.

At this moment, dinner is no longer just a simple food feast, but a deep journey about understanding and trust between people, the beginning of a story intertwined with secrets, questions and future possibilities.

In this quiet restaurant, He Yuzhu's doubts and expectations are intertwined, and Li Qing's expression contains both curiosity and a hint of subtle caution. They are sailing in their own hearts, pursuing the unknown about the past, present and future.

And in such tranquility, a small turn, a small action, all become the key elements to start a new story, making this ordinary evening full of unpredictable charm.

The moment he pushed the door and entered the restroom, he felt an indescribable emotion in his heart - "Finally, my lucky moment has arrived."

Gently pulling out a tiny pen and a neatly folded piece of paper from his sleeve, which were both secret weapons, his fingertips touched them together, as if he was making a small negotiation with the universe: "The opportunity has finally arrived."

At this moment, there seemed to be another equally sharp pair of eyes following closely in the shadows of the room, like a peeping mirror hanging behind the door - the pair of eyes in the mirror as sharp as a knife had already seen through the secrets of the entire room.

Li Qing paused for a moment, and the two weapons that he had prepared in detail emerged one by one in his memory. First, the specially made tiny camera silently recorded the article on the desktop that was waiting for review - its small size made any surveillance impossible; then, it was the backup camera he carefully arranged that captured the subtle dynamics of this moment - all of these deployments were invisible, just for the perfect realization of this moment.

After turning around and gently putting down the tiny but sophisticated device, Li Qing carefully examined the figure of He Yuzhu in the photo he had just taken. He Yuzhu seemed to have noticed the gaze behind him, but he still maintained a calm and slightly puzzled attitude, and asked Li Qing who was lost in thought: "Qing, what did you just see? Why are you so surprised?"

Li Qing quickly calmed down and tried to calm down the excitement in his heart. "Oh, it's nothing serious. It's just that a butterfly attracted me and happened to cover the road ahead..."

He Yuzhu smiled slightly, with a thoughtful attitude, "Butterfly?" Then he chuckled, "You are a very interesting person." Although there is a bit of a joke in this sentence, it seems to have a deeper meaning.

While Li Qing tried his best to calm his heartbeat and calm himself down, he responded to He Yuzhu with sincere words. "Thank you for your compliment." Then he continued, "In my opinion, life itself is a TV series full of unknowns and surprises."

Hearing this, He Yuzhu was slightly moved, "What you said is quite philosophical."

Before he finished speaking, He Yuzhu's eyes became more alert, "But was it really just a butterfly that you saw just now?"

Li Qing was sensitive to this and his heart skipped a beat. But he immediately changed the subject. "Then Professor He Yuzhu, in the discussion that follows, what innovations are there in your latest paper that we are so eagerly waiting for?" The praise and curiosity in his words covered up the unnatural nervousness.

He Yuzhu's expression became more mysterious and satisfied when he heard this. "Yes, I believe this research will cause a sensation." But the key innovations are still kept secret. "Of course, the specific details will be left for later audiences to savor. This is also a preview for the academic community."

At this time, the spark of jealousy in Li Qing's heart gradually subsided, and he tried to maintain the calmness he showed to the outside world. But there was still a subtle glimmer of expectation in his eyes, "Then Mr. He Yuzhu, can you give me a little clue, or a little breakthrough you have made, so that we can discuss it more deeply?"

“I have always been interested in academic issues.”

After noticing Li Qing's sincerity and desire, He Yuzhu smiled and said, "Okay. Since you are so interested, I can tell you something... In this article, I have made a bold innovation in the statistical data in the previous field."

Then, he explained in a calm but confident tone, "This innovation not only breaks through the original limitations, but also triggers a series of debates and discussions in the academic community." This is exactly the effect he expected and hoped for. "I believe that through these exchanges and challenges, the entire field can make greater progress."

Hearing this, Li Qing's eyes flashed with excitement, "I admire Professor He Yuzhu's courage. This revolutionary breakthrough is undoubtedly an important contribution that has never been seen in the academic world."

His words were filled with awe for knowledge, exploration, and progress. He went on to add, "This revolution is undoubtedly a milestone in advancing the frontiers of science, and I am looking forward to witnessing its response and influence."

He Yuzhu smiled and nodded, indicating that he understood the core value of academic exchange. "Yes, just as you said. Doubt is the seed of evolution. As long as we stick to our original intention of pursuing true knowledge, it doesn't matter how chaotic the external voices are."

Li Qing and He Yuzhu looked at each other, and their tacit understanding concealed their beautiful expectations for sharing this academic journey. This moment of communication and sharing will become an immortal memory in the future. After dinner, Li Qing packed up and prepared to leave. When he turned around, he left behind an elegant back.

He Yuzhu was still sitting in the restaurant, recalling everything he had experienced that day. Every glance and words exchanged were like a carefully planned chapter, paving the way to the truth.

He Yuzhu clearly felt that Li Qing did not perceive the meaning behind those dishes with vinegar. These foods have a slightly sour taste.

It's like a graphic depiction of his obsession with the research results of others that he has always wanted to acknowledge but has not been able to say.

He Yuzhu used this clever method to try to figure out Li Qing's true mentality at the moment when Li Qing was about to leave.

He Yuzhu immediately stood up, took a few steps forward, and escorted him to the door. "Li Qing, it's already dusk, why not stay for a night?"

"There are some extra vacant dormitories here for you to live in."

890Faced with the invitation in He Yuzhu's warm voice, Li Qing's face flashed with doubt, but then he smiled: "Thank you very much for your kindness."

"However, my accommodation plans have been decided." Li Qing said that he did not want to cause any trouble, "No need to trouble you for such thoughtful care." Hearing Li Qing's answer, He Yuzhu's hand holding the door handle trembled slightly, and an indescribable emotion surged in his heart.

"Well, Li Qing, I wish you a safe journey home." Then, "Please let me know if you need anything."

He Yuzhu said goodbye gently, and Li Qing nodded his thanks before turning away. Watching him leave until he disappeared into the darkness, He Yuzhu couldn't help but ask himself, has Li Qing seen through his little trick just now?

The special thing about this meal was that several dishes were specially added with vinegar - this was a reference to his own thesis plagiarism. Although he did not understand the deep meaning, He Yuzhu firmly believed that the seeds of awareness and warning had been planted in Li Qing's heart, "Li Qing, go home early and sleep peacefully."

On another level, “It is not enough to always bask in the success of others. You will never have your own breakthrough.”

He Yuzhu's whispered words were almost unclear. Li Qing stopped and turned to He Yuzhu in confusion and asked, "He Yuzhu, are you talking to me?" Then he repeated the question, "What you said just now sounded unclear, is that what you said?"

He Yuzhu shook his head: "No, I just want to remind you to pay attention to your safety on the way home."

After nodding cautiously and carefully, Li Qing left calmly. As he watched Li Qing's figure gradually disappear into the darkness, He Yuzhu, who was sitting alone, felt a little nostalgic for the past. In the turbulent times fifty years ago, everyone stood out with their own talents and competed with each other.

He Yuzhu recalled his first meeting with Li Qing, a young player who was still immature and full of innocence at an academic seminar. With both high points in knowledge and personal appearance, Li Qing became famous with a paper titled "Exploration of Microscope Theory".

He took a deep breath and said goodbye to Li Qing softly in his heart: "Dear scholar Li Qing, I hope you will no longer hide anything. Bravely pursue your academic ideals, and we will move forward together in the years to come." He recited silently to the air.

As the night deepened, He Yuzhu looked up at the starry sky, his heart filled with warm and complex feelings. This brief separation was just a pause in the journey of destiny. They might meet again in the future on the academic road. When each of them paid tribute to each other with their own efforts and research results.

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