Mr. Mu, stop bullying Professor Jian.

Jian Zhinian was extremely embarrassed and asked, "Did Qingyuan mention this to you?"

Jiang Shaoqing shook his head and said, "No, he took a red-eye flight back to City S the night before yesterday. Yesterday, the stock price of Mu's stock fluctuated too much, so he went back to the headquarters to stabilize the situation."

Jian Zhinian was stunned. He paused while drinking tea and said, "Why did Mu's stock price suddenly..."

Suddenly, he seemed to remember something and his face turned pale.

"Because of the post?"

Mu Qingyuan must have anticipated this, which is why he rushed back overnight.

Jiang Shaoqing nodded and said without hiding anything, “Although it was an internal forum of K University and the fermentation time was less than half a day, K University has a great influence in the technology industry. Mu's is a listed company and has been affected to some extent.”

Jian Zhinian lowered his eyes and said, "I'm sorry..."

Jiang Shaoqing sighed: "Actually, it has little to do with this matter..."

It was just a love affair between the president of Mu Corporation and his university years. It would not affect the stock price. The problem was that Mu Qingyuan's identity was awkward...

"Teacher Jian, has Mr. Mu ever told you about his parents?"

"He mentioned it once. He said he was a single parent and grew up with his mother."

Excluding the six months he had been pursuing her, they had actually been in love for less than five months. He would not ask about anything that Mu Xingchen had not mentioned.

Jiang Shaoqing's eyes flashed with helplessness, and he said, "Teacher Jian, after all these years, do you really understand Mu Xingchen and Mu Qingyuan?"

Jian Zhinian lowered his head, his fingers touching the teacup unconsciously. He didn't understand that well...

Jiang Shaoqing's face was solemn, and he said, "Since you two have met again, and Mu Qingyuan doesn't look like he has let it go, I will say a few more words today."

Jian Zhinian said "thank you" in a young voice.

Jiang Shaoqing tells the story——

"His mother's name is Dong Mingyue. Five years ago, when she was bringing him back from K University, she had a car accident and both of her legs were disabled. She has been receiving treatment and rehabilitation abroad for the past few years..."

"His father, Mu Huisheng, the eldest son of the Mu family, was a romantic and passionate man. He met his mother during a trip. After they fell in love, they broke up peacefully. Then his family arranged a marriage, married, had children, and divorced... Then he met the mother and son in trouble..."

"No matter what the reason, Mu Huisheng has been accompanying Ms. Dong abroad for treatment and recovery over the years. However, for some reasons, the marriage has never been completed. Do you understand what I mean?"

"He controls such a large family business as the Mu Corporation. Even if Mr. Mu verbally supports him, his identity and experience cannot withstand further scrutiny!"

"Over the years, his life has not been as glamorous as the glamorous title of 'Mr. Mu'."

Jian Zhinian's nose felt sore, and he repeated, "Thank you for telling me this."

"I'm telling you this not for your sake, but because I don't want to see him getting stuck in this mess. Teacher Jian, if you keep waiting for him to love you and can't help him, please stop pestering him."

Jian Zhinian's face turned pale, and he said hurriedly, "I know what I should do."

Jiang Shaoqing stood up and said, "The reason why he came back to H City this time is to obtain a personal patent for the safe use of new energy. The patent applicant is confidential. Teacher Jian has been at K University for so many years, so why not help him find out."

After saying this, Jiang Shaoqing left resolutely.

He never understood why Mu Xingchen liked Jian Zhinian back then?

It's okay that he is young and confused, but Mu Qingyuan, who has experienced many hardships, still can't forget Jian Zhinian!

He couldn't bear to watch it anymore!

When Jian Zhinian heard this, he quickly understood. It was just that Jiang Shaoqing left too quickly. He could really help with this matter...

He sat in the restaurant for a long time until the waiter politely reminded him that the restaurant was about to close, and then he came to his senses.

It turned out that the misunderstanding between them was not just about his lateness or absence.

There was also the wound that lay across his mother, and even other...

He paid the bill without touching the food on the table and went straight to K University.

He made an appointment with Dean Xiao and explained his purpose.

"What, you want to take a year off?"

It's no wonder that Xiao Haishan was surprised, because he knew Jian Zhinian. Four years ago, he was transferred to the position of Dean of the School of Chemistry at K University. Since he met Jian Zhinian, Jian Zhinian has dedicated all his time to the school.

"Well, I'll take a year off." Jian Zhinian said.

Xiao Haishan asked with concern: "Are you feeling unwell? I was really scared when you had acute gastric bleeding last time. It would be a good thing for you to rest for a while."

"No, I have some personal matters to take care of."

"Is it about the last post? Don't take it too seriously. Students at K University aren't that gossipy."

Jian Zhinian shook his head and said, "No, it's my own private matter."

Xiao Haishan was a little embarrassed: "The school really can't spare me a year's vacation. The teaching tasks are fine, but you are in charge of several projects in the laboratory. If you leave, won't everything come to a standstill?"

Jian Zhinian was silent, and said with difficulty, "I will keep in touch with the members of each project. If necessary, I can return to school for a short period of time to provide guidance. The exams are coming up soon this semester, and I will ask Li Yuanwu to help with the invigilation and marking of the exam papers."

"Xiao Jian, if there's anything I can do to help, please speak up as soon as possible." Xiao Haishan said earnestly.

Jian Zhinian bit his lip, nodded, and said, "It will take some time to deal with it. Dean Xiao, please, I will do my best to catch up with the progress of the project after I come back."

Having said that, Xiao Haishan couldn't stop him any longer.

"The school can only approve a maximum of six months of sick leave at a time. Since you were hospitalized before, plus your annual leave, winter and summer vacations, you can have eight or nine months of leave. If it's not enough, you can come to the school again when the time comes."

"President Xiao, thank you!" Jian Zhinian bowed deeply.

Xiao Haishan patted Jian Zhinian on the shoulder and said, "Go ahead and do it. I'll wait for you to come back."

Jian Zhinian returned to the villa, simply packed a small backpack, and bought a ticket for the fastest flight to S City.

When the plane landed, Jian Zhinian directly looked up the address of Mu's headquarters and took a taxi there.

On the way, he received a call from Luo Jiushuai, asking him if he still had a fever today and how he was feeling.

Jian Zhinian replied: "Jiu Shuai, I'm in S City."

"What? You looked so terrible yesterday, and you're not going to come after just one day of intravenous drip?"

"What did you do in S City? Did Mu Qingyuan go back? Damn, you really chased him..."

"Well, I don't want to miss it again."

Jian Zhinian hung up the phone. His heart has always been pure, and he would pursue his goals if he had them.

Before, he couldn't find anyone.

Now, Mu Qingyuan has reappeared in his world, and he wants to reconcile.

Jian Zhinian stood downstairs in the Mu Group headquarters building and came to the front desk: "Hello, I want to see Mr. Mu Qingyuan, but I don't have an appointment."