Everyone present is no fool, and as soon as Professor Wang spoke, it was almost directly saying that Xia Jun stole the research results of Professor Liu.

  Those who knew Professor Liu whispered to each other, while those who didn't know him also furrowed their brows slightly. Meanwhile, representatives from other countries attending the exchange conference maintained a certain degree of skepticism about this.

  "This research is mine." Xia Jun looked straight at Professor Wang: "If Professor Wang has no problem with the content of my research, then it's better for us to communicate privately about other things."

  Professor Wang's face showed a hint of embarrassment, and he gave Xia Jun a apologetic smile: "I was too abrupt, for a moment I only thought that such professional research results were actually completed by you alone, forgetting that this is not the place to say such things. Since you've said so much, let's just have a good private exchange."

  It just so happened that time was up, and Xia Jun didn't continue to say anything else, stepping down to let someone else go on.

  Gu Meng looked at Xia Jun coming down and sitting back in his own seat, then roughly swept a circle, finding that most of the attention of the people present was not on the person who had just come on stage, but was secretly observing Professor Wang and Xia Jun.

  Xia Jun's face showed no expression, as if he was listening very seriously to the person speaking on stage, while Professor Wang had a smile on his face, apparently in a fairly good mood.

  Professor Wang was in a good mood, because Professor Liu refused to come forward and say anything, and he also had no way of producing strong evidence to prove that Xia Jun stole Professor Liu's research, so he had no way of directly pulling Xia Jun down from the stage.

  However, it's still possible to cause some trouble for Xia Jun. With just a few simple words, people can let their imaginations run wild. Xia Jun wants to use this exchange meeting to make a name for himself. What a joke!

  After the morning seminar ended, those who were relatively familiar with Professor Wang discreetly inquired about what he had said during Xia Jun's report that morning.

  Professor Wang couldn't possibly say anything clearly, anyway it was just some vague sentences, as for what others would think after hearing them, that's not his concern.

  By the time it was lunchtime, Professor Wang still hadn't let up on Xia Jun. He deliberately walked over to Xia Jun's side and asked him a lot of questions, all of which were related to Professor Liu, while people nearby pricked up their ears to listen in on their conversation.

  Xia Jun's patience was also good, although the hands holding the fork had already bulged with veins. However, he still controlled his emotions and answered Professor Wang's questions one by one. If he encountered some tricky questions, he would divert the topic on his own initiative.

  Gu Meng watched the back-and-forth exchanges between Professor Wang and Xia Jun, and couldn't help but feel a little impressed. Previously, she hadn't noticed that Xia Jun's verbal sparring skills were quite formidable, and Professor Wang had been struggling to keep up with him for half the day. In the end, he gained very little, which left Professor Wang extremely dissatisfied.

  The meeting was crowded and things were busy, so the little episode between Professor Wang and Xia Jun soon passed. Professor Wang's joy was also short-lived. Although his afternoon lecture was also excellent and gained recognition from many people, there were still some foreign professionals who made an appointment with Professor Wang to chat together. However, after returning to the room in the evening, he let out a long sigh, and Liu professor felt it wasn't worth it.

  The organizer was quite generous, and Gu Meng and others each had a room of their own, with their private space guaranteed.

  After returning home, Mr. Gu Ming called his mother and grandfather at home, telling them about the situation here in detail, so that they would not worry about her.

  Just as she hung up the phone, Gu Mei heard a knock at the door. When she opened it, to her surprise, it was Robert's bodyguard again, someone she slightly knew.

  She found that Robert seemed to enjoy making the bodyguard run errands. This time, the bodyguard even delivered an invitation card, and Robert invited her to visit him tomorrow.

  "Has Mr. Smith returned home?" asked Gu Ming, looking at the signature below the invitation letter.

  "Yes." The bodyguard nodded.

  Gu Meng looked at the invitation in her hand and said to the bodyguard, "Please inform Mr. Smith that I will definitely be on time for the appointment."

  "There will be a car coming to pick you up tomorrow." After getting an answer from Gu Mei, the bodyguard didn't stay much longer. He slightly bowed his head and left.

  Not long after the bodyguard left, Gu Mei's door was knocked again, and this time it was Qin Sheng.

  Gu Mei looked at the invitation in Qin Sheng's hand, which was exactly the same as hers. She smiled and stepped aside to let him enter: "It seems that Mr. Smith also sent you an invitation?"

  "It seems we have to go together tomorrow." Qin Sheng sat down naturally on the small sofa in the house.

  "I had heard that Mr. Smith was a noble who had passed away, I didn't expect him to come back, I thought he would stay in our country for a while." Gu Mei poured a cup of tea for Qin Sheng.

  Qin Sheng took the teacup and took a small sip, then looked up at Gu Mian and said: "Mr. Smith's focus has always been on this side, and... something has happened here recently, so it's natural for him to come back. But why he would invite both of us at the same time is worth thinking about."

  "What do you think it will be?" Gu Mian looked at Qin Sheng and asked, she didn't believe that Qin Sheng wouldn't know anything.

  Qin Sheng's fingers gently stroked the edge of the teacup and said softly, "Mr. Smith must have something to ask for our help."

  "So sure?" Gu Mian raised an eyebrow.

  "Believe me, I'm not wrong." Qin Sheng slightly narrowed his eyes and gently put the teacup back on the table.

  The next day, Robert's people arrived punctually to pick them up. Professor Wang knew that Gu Mian and Qin Sheng had been invited by Robert, one of the organizers of the previous exhibition, and didn't say much, just reminding Gu Mian to be careful.

  The place Robert arranged to meet was a manor, which had a more leisurely atmosphere compared to the bustling city. Gu Mian sat in the car and kept an eye on the scenery outside. After entering the range of Robert's manor, the entire scenery changed, with flowers, grass, and trees all being trimmed neatly, making Gu Mian think of Robert's meticulous appearance every time he appeared.

  As the host, Robert didn't put on airs and was waiting at the entrance of the manor to greet them after Gu Mian and Qin Sheng got off the car.

  "Mr. Qin, Miss Gu, welcome your arrival." Robert said and then invited Gu Mei and Qin Sheng to enter the villa together.

  It's clear that Robert is quite fond of Chinese-style things. When Gu Ming first visited Robert's villa, he saw a lot of ancient Chinese antiques. This time, when he arrived at Robert's estate, he saw many similar items again. There aren't many things, but each one looks very exquisite.

  It can be seen from this that Robert's usual stay in this manor should not have been long.

  "Mr. Qin, Miss Gu. I've asked you both to come today for two reasons: first, to thank you for your help with the 'Rose Queen' case last time; second, because there's something else I need your assistance with." Robert was very direct and straightforward in stating his purpose to the two of them.

  Gu Mei couldn't help but glance at Qin Sheng, feeling that this person had guessed a bit too accurately.

  Qin Sheng noticed Gu Mian's gaze and slightly tilted his head. He responded with a faint smile.

  "Does Mr. Smith need our help with anything?" Qin Sheng asked first.

  Robert looked at Qin Sheng deeply: "I'm sure Mr. Qin also knows a lot about my affairs, and I know something about yours too. I have a tricky matter in hand. If you can help me out, I won't let you down."

  Gu Xiang sat quietly on one side, listening to Robert's words, still somewhat unclear about why the other party had found her and Qin Sheng. It seemed that this matter was more closely related to Qin Sheng.

  "I know you two are here this time because of the exchange meeting. I suppose you both should know what kind of content there will be on the last day of the exchange meeting." Robert paused, his gaze lightly sweeping over Gu Mian and Qin Sheng's faces.

  The last day of the symposium, Gu Ming certainly knew what it would be like. Apart from various academic exchanges, someone will take out things for identification is also a very important project.

  The items brought out for appraisal are not necessarily owned by the host, they could belong to a wealthy individual, a family or even an ordinary person, as long as the item has attractive qualities.

  "What does this have to do with Mr. Smith's request for our help?" Qin Sheng asked.

  Gu Xiang also looked at Robert with confusion.

  "Mr. Qin, you don't have to say anything else. I've also had contact with Miss Gu several times, and I believe Miss Gu is also a person of real ability. I need something on the last day of the exchange meeting. Miss Gu helped me win it back." Robert turned his head and stared straight at Gu Mei.

  "Win something back?" Gu Meng was completely confused. This exchange meeting wasn't some kind of competition, how could they win anything back?

  Qin Sheng fell silent for a moment before speaking up, "Is Mr. Smith unable to show himself and needs me to take the lead?"

  "Not bad." Robert nodded and continued, "This year's exchange meeting has changed. It's not the usual discussion while watching things together, but a small competition instead. This competition is just a way to promote friendship and increase knowledge for you all, but it holds great significance for some people."

  Gu Meng and Qin Sheng exchanged a glance, pondering what significant meaning Robert's words held.

  Robert didn't go into details, he just told Qin Sheng and Gu Mei that he needed to find someone to win the first place in this competition, a clean and upright win, and after winning, he wanted the prize for the first place.

  If things go well, apart from a generous reward, Qin Sheng will agree to the cooperation plan he previously proposed. Whatever Gu Mian needs, he will also agree to it. Even if Gu Mian is willing, he can help make a name for himself in Country Y, and there's no need to stay in a small organization as an assistant. He can fully develop his career in Country Y.

  Gu Xiang immediately understood Robert's meaning, which was that he was willing to spend money to support her. Sometimes researchers and scholars have a similar fate as celebrities, who need people to support them in order to become famous, and researchers and scholars are no exception.

  It's not that no one can make a name for themselves with their own abilities, but if someone has backing from behind the scenes, they can completely avoid taking many detours.

  It was just that Robert's words were very tempting, but Gu Meng didn't fall for the temptation of the big wife. Firstly, she didn't feel humiliated staying by Professor Wang's side as an assistant. After all, it was Professor Wang who taught her many things. It is a natural law to move towards higher places, but forgetting one's roots is not right. Otherwise, she would be no different from Xia Jun, who stole Professor Liu's research results and then set up his own independent career.

  Secondly, what Robert said was just an empty promise to her. If she wanted people to support her and be her backing, she would have agreed when Du Hao showed his intention of getting back together with her, why wait for Robert to say such things?

  Thirdly, she felt that believing in her own abilities didn't require accepting Robert's kindness; she liked to decide her life for herself rather than letting others do it for her.

  Although not tempted by Robert's throwing conditions, Gu Mei was very interested in the competition that Robert mentioned. After all, this news was unknown even to Professor Wang, and if Professor Wang knew about it, he would have told her.

  "Mr. Smith, I have a question, with so many people participating in the exchange conference, why did you choose me and Qin Sheng? You know your goal is to be first, but I'm just an assistant next to a professor." Gu Mei looked at Robert and asked.

  Since Robert stated his terms, Qin Sheng had not spoken a word. In fact, strictly speaking, Robert's bait seemed more attractive to him.

  However, Qin Sheng also has his own principles. To achieve the goal, the means can be different, but it depends on who the person is. This matter must come first. The key is to look at Gu Mian, if Gu Mian is not willing. He naturally won't say much more, striving to cooperate with Robert is what he hopes for, but if this matter makes Gu Mian do something he doesn't want to do, then he thinks it's also unnecessary.

  "Miss Gu, to be honest, it's not that I didn't want to find someone more suitable, but this competition has a small requirement, the participants cannot exceed 27 years old, and can only be people who come to participate in the exchange meeting. I have screened all the people participating in this exchange meeting, and there are indeed a few people under 27 years old with sufficient ability. However, none of them can satisfy me." Robert said slowly.

  "So I should feel honored?" Gu Ming heard Robert's words, strangely, he didn't feel angry. He just found it somewhat amusing.

  "No, I'm the one who should feel honored. It's not easy to find someone you trust, admire and has the ability." Robert said seriously, staring at Gu Mian.

  "Why did Qin Sheng have to show up again?" Gu Mei asked once more.

  "This is our rule, we can't show up in person directly. As for why I found Mr. Qin, you will know later." Robert glanced at Gu Mian and Qin Sheng, lightly touching the blue sapphire ring on his hand.

  Qin Sheng and Gu Mei did not agree to Robert's request on the spot, but went back to discuss it before giving a reply.

  Robert was not unhappy because they did not respond immediately, but instead happily led Qin Sheng and Gu Cang around the manor for several laps, introducing them to the local customs.

  After being sent back to the hotel by Robert's men, Qin Sheng didn't wait for Gu Mian's instructions and followed directly behind him to his room.

  At this moment, Gu Mei didn't realize at all that letting a mature man enter her room at night would be inappropriate, or whether being seen by others would lead to misunderstandings. Her mind was filled with the words Robert had said, and she always felt that Qin Sheng should know something, but he didn't say it out loud.

  "Is there something you want to tell me?" Gu Mian asked, accustomed to being straightforward with Qin Sheng, after closing the door and looking at him.

  Qin Sheng's mouth slightly curved upwards, indicating for Gu Mian to sit down first.

  After waiting for Ming to sit down on the sofa according to his words, he finally spoke: "If I was just guessing in my heart yesterday, then when Mr. Smith said something that let us help today, I basically confirmed it."

  "What are you certain about?" Gu Mian looked at Qin Sheng in confusion.

  "Mr. Smith's father is probably going to pass away soon." Qin Sheng said calmly.

  Gu Meng suddenly opened his eyes wide and didn't understand why Qin Sheng suddenly mentioned this: "What does this have to do with Mr. Smith's father?"

  "Miss Gu has been in the country for a long time and may not be very familiar with things on this side of the Y country. Mr. Smith's family is relatively complicated, to put it simply, Old Smith is the head of their family, due to his poor health, who will become the next head of the family has always been the focus of everyone's attention. You also saw that Mr. Al at the last exhibition, obviously not on the same page as Mr. Smith." Qin Sheng explained slowly.

  "Are you saying that the Smiths will use the outcome of this gathering to decide who will be the next head of the family?" Gu Meng found this answer to be utterly absurd and somewhat unacceptable.

  "Of course, it's not just this one thing, but this matter is definitely very important. Otherwise, Mr. Smith wouldn't have given such generous conditions." Qin Sheng's fingers lightly tapped on the sofa.

  He knows Robert better than Gu Mian. This matter must have been sudden for Robert to know, otherwise he wouldn't have come to find them until now.

  "Then you say, will there be others who also found people to get the first place in the competition?" Gu Mian asked.

  "There must be." Qin Sheng nodded and then said to Gu Mian, "I guess, Xia Jun, who has always been disliked by Professor Wang, will likely become someone else's target of recruitment."

  Gu Mei fell silent for a moment, then looked up at Qin Sheng and said, "Do you want to agree to Mr. Smith's request?"

  Qin Sheng hesitated for a moment before saying, "It's up to you, after all, the main person involved is you. If you're willing to go, then go; if not, then don't."

  "I'm asking you. Do you want to go?" Gu Mian looked at Qin Sheng with a determined face.

  Qin Sheng looked at Gu Mian who was determined about his answer and finally said: "Look at you."

  Gu Mei carefully observed Qin Sheng's expression, confirming that he was speaking from the heart, and she couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. She knew that Qin Sheng valued Robert highly, but she didn't want to be calculated into certain things because of some matters.

  In fact, this matter is very simple. If there really was such a competition, whether Robert came to find her or not, she would probably participate in it anyway. As for whether she can get the first place, that's not on her mind for now.

  "You don't have to think too much, Mr. Smith must have found more than just the two of us, although he is a foreigner. But eggs can't be put in the same basket, I believe he knows that." Qin Sheng saw that Gu Mian hadn't spoken up and thought he was still struggling, so he spoke up.

  "I thought of that too." Gu Mian nodded, she wasn't so naive to believe whatever Mr. Smith said: "But there's one thing I don't quite get, if he wants the first prize, he can just see who got it and negotiate with them to get it, why bother making people compete?"

  "Perhaps this is their own rule?" Qin Sheng said.

  This time Qin Sheng really guessed it right, this is Robert's father's rule, he values the final result of victory. But the process of choosing people, he also pays attention to.

  "Sir, we've also contacted the others. Two have already agreed, and another seems to have been booked by someone else." Robert's beautiful brown-haired secretary stood three steps in front of him and said softly.

  "Who's been booked by someone else?" Robert looked up and gazed at the brown-haired beauty secretary.

  "It's an Easterner named Xia Jun." The secretary replied completely formally.

  "Keep an eye on him," Robert ordered.

  "Yes." The secretary saw that Robert had nothing more to say and left the room.

  As soon as his secretary left, Robert dialed an international long-distance call.

  The phone rang for just a few seconds before being picked up, and Tang Ming's lazy and slow tone came from the other end of the line: "Robert, how's it going?"

  "I've seen the person, but they haven't agreed to it yet." Robert rubbed his forehead and continued: "This matter is really too sudden, and there's no time for me to prepare, so I can only find someone now."

  "It's better if I say so, the more prepared you are, the easier it is to have problems." Tang Ming smiled lightly: "Miss Gu, didn't you agree with him?"

  Robert raised an eyebrow: "Looks like you know Miss Gu pretty well."

  "Tsk, tsk, tsk, it's not a matter of understanding or not." Tang Ming sighed.

  "You said you were coming over, when are you coming?" Robert also didn't say much to Tang Ming on this topic, and instead asked.

  "Don't worry, I'll definitely come before the excitement begins, and by the way, prove that my vision won't go wrong." Tang Ming's tone was full of confidence.

  "Maybe Miss Gu won't agree." Robert couldn't help but pour cold water on Tang Ming.

  "No, she'll agree, don't say anything else, Miss Gu will definitely participate in this kind of competition." Tang Ming smiled softly, his smile full of unspoken anticipation.

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