The beautiful woman in the quick transmigration novel has been targeted by the male lead again.

Dr. Lin's real name is Lin Xinyu. She is about the same age as Gu Yanzhou. She doesn't have any feminine air about her; instead, she has the coolness that is unique to researchers.

She clearly knew Gu Yanzhou's friends, greeted her childhood friend, called him "Big Brother," and finally said, "Yanzhou."

On the sofa, Chu Xian was lounging around, playing a game on his personal computer without any decorum. His childhood friend and older brother, probably out of habit, were sitting very upright. Chang Ning and his secretary were sitting together, whispering to each other.

For a research failure like Chang Ning, there was actually a bit of envy in Dr. Lin.

Because hard work alone is not enough to do scientific research. Don't you see so many people who diligently spend time in the lab, dedicating a lot of their time, but end up with nothing? To achieve results, sometimes you really need a bit of talent, and sometimes you even need a bit of luck.

As an ordinary person without awakened spiritual power, Dr. Lin's ability to secure a place in the Academy of Sciences, a place teeming with experts, speaks volumes about his talent.

But Gu Yanzhou remained calm and asked indifferently, "Why are you here?"

Dr. Lin said, "I heard someone at the Academy of Sciences today say, 'You got married?'"

"Yes, what do you need?"

Chang Ning sensed something was off. Why was Gu Yanzhou so cold? This Dr. Lin knew his older brother, his childhood friend, and even his boss, Chu Xian. Their relationship was clearly not simple.

Now that she's showing up uninvited, will she get caught up in some strange plot?

But Dr. Lin just smiled nonchalantly: "I just wanted to congratulate you in person, after all, back then—"

She paused for a moment, then continued, "I'm sorry."

Chang Ning: "..."

It's hard not to overthink these words, isn't it?

Gu Yanzhou even glanced at her, and Chang Ning looked at him too, her eyes wide open like a wary little squirrel. Gu Yanzhou's expression softened.

Looking at Dr. Lin, he regained his expressionless demeanor: "There's nothing wrong with you. It was your own choice, and I respect it."

Chu Xian suddenly interjected, "You'd be better off going back to do research instead; you might just make some progress."

Upon hearing this, Lin Xinyu's expression darkened for a moment, but then returned to normal: "Chu Xian, this has nothing to do with you."

Chu Xian chuckled and played the game's sound effects, filling the entire living room with cheerful clanging sounds.

As an outsider to this gossip, Changning feels terrible for not being able to get any juicy gossip!

What kind of riddle are they playing?!

Gu Yanzhou's elder brother rubbed his forehead and said to Dr. Lin, "Xinyu, you should go back first. Today is a family dinner, so we won't keep you."

"Big brother!"

Dr. Lin seemed somewhat uncomfortable. "Do you also consider me an outsider?"

Brother Gu said, "Weren't you going to get engaged to Lu Wei?"

The Gu family belongs to the common people, while Lu Wei belongs to the elite, and the two families have a natural antagonistic relationship.

Lin Xinyu said with a pained expression, "Big brother, I have no choice!"

“I understand,” Brother Gu said. “You should go back first.”

Lin Xinyu met his gaze, then lowered her head. After a while, she raised her head again, her expression now calm. She looked at Gu Yanzhou and said, "Yanzhou, can you come out with me for a moment? I have something to tell you."

Gu Yanzhou was squeezing Chang Ning's hand as if he were squeezing some kind of stress-relieving toy. Upon hearing this, he simply said, "There's nothing you can't say to others. Just say it here."

After a while of silence, he looked up and said, "Since there's nothing else, you can go now. Don't bother seeing me out."

Dr. Lin looked at him, and seeing that he had no intention of changing his mind, finally turned and left.

As soon as she left, Chu Xian jumped up from the sofa: "Let's eat! I've been starving!"

Then he went to pull Gu Yanzhou's childhood friend and asked him why he had time to come today. His friend said that he had just finished a mission and was on vacation, otherwise he really wouldn't have had the time. Then the two of them started laughing and joking.

During the meal, Gu Yanzhou introduced Chang Ning to his relatives and friends, earning her the titles of "sister-in-law" and "brother's wife." Chu Xian then teased her, "I knew all along that Gu Er was up to no good!"

After dinner, a group of men gathered together and talked. The atmosphere didn't seem relaxed. Chang Ning also sidled up with the secretary to discuss the evening's events. "Does that Dr. Lin know them?"

The secretary said, "Why don't you just ask your husband tonight?"

Chang Ning was taken aback by the word "husband" and hadn't yet gotten used to this identity.

The secretary brought up another topic: "Lu Wei is a representative of the elite faction. Dr. Lin's research on Spiral 3 is more beneficial to ordinary people. If it is successfully launched, it will inevitably shake the power of the elite faction."

"How could they possibly be engaged?"

Chang Ning had never paid attention to this kind of issue before, and could only analyze it instinctively: "What other collaborations do they have? Maybe they're truly in love!"

Isn't that how it's always written in stories?

The secretary burst into laughter: "You're so cute!"

At their social class, marriage is basically unrelated to love and affection; it's all driven by self-interest.

After their friends left, the newlyweds had their usual friendly exchange in bed. Chang Ning was sweating profusely as Gu Yanzhou held him in his arms, and he wasn't much better off.

Chang Ning said she wanted to take a shower, but Gu Yanzhou wouldn't let her, insisting that she lie down a little longer and saying he would help her shower later.

Chang Ning felt that he particularly liked the feeling of skin touching skin.

Thinking about the incident that evening, Chang Ning asked him, "Did you know that Dr. Lin before?"

Gu Yanzhou said, "I know him."

Before she could ask any more questions, he took the initiative to explain that it was mainly due to the relationship between the previous generation. Gu's parents and Lin's parents had known each other for many years. Later, when Lin Xinyu was ten years old, her parents had an accident, and Gu's parents took her back to the Gu family. From then on, she grew up with Gu Yanzhou and his older brother, and also knew several of their friends and childhood buddies.

Chang Ning said "Oh," and then asked, "Then why did she apologize to you?"

It sounds like two childhood sweethearts made a promise together, only for one to abandon the other and run off to someone else when they grew up!

She frowned and relaxed intermittently, her thoughts written all over her face. Gu Yanzhou pulled her down onto him with a forceful push: "What are you thinking about? I have nothing to do with her."

Chang Ning felt uncomfortable in this position, so she propped herself up slightly with her hands on his shoulders. Looking down, she saw that Gu Yanzhou's eyes were staring straight ahead. She immediately leaned down again, blushing, and asked, "What are you looking at?"

"Look at you, baby, you're so soft."

He kissed her shoulder and neck again, saying, "Baby, I've only ever loved you."

I like it more each day than the day before.

Chang Ning also bit his neck: "Then why did she say that?"

"Because of some past events. Or rather, some ideas."

Gu Yanzhou didn't elaborate, only saying, "I'll tell you when I have the chance."