Lin Beichen followed Ruan Yunyun into the private room.
The room was already filled with people, all of them were Ruan Yunyun’s college classmates.
It’s impossible for everyone to attend a class reunion, most of those who do come are doing well and want to flaunt a bit while reminiscing about old times.
Those who are down and out would rather avoid such gatherings to escape ridicule.
Take Ruan Yunyun, for instance.
During her university days, she was a well-known beauty and top student at Huadu Science and Technology University. Everyone thought she would do incredibly well after graduation. But a few years later, she’s still just an assistant teacher without even a proper title.
On the other hand, girls who were not as good as her now have happy families and career advancements, making Ruan Yunyun the one faring the worst at the reunion.
"Ruan, our campus queen, we haven’t seen you for ages! You haven’t lost your charm one bit!"
"Ruan, I heard you were doing your PhD at Huadu University and managed to join a lab. Surely, you must be well on your way now?"
"Ruan Yunyun, who’s this handsome guy beside you? He’s so good-looking, he must be a superstar, right?"
As soon as they saw Ruan Yunyun, everyone crowded around, chattering all at once.
Ruan Yunyun was once a prominent figure at Huadu Science and Technology University, with many boys having her photo by their bed, secretly in love with her.
Upon hearing that Ruan Yunyun would attend today, many people had geared up to impress her, wondering if they could win her favor.
But their expressions stiffened when they saw Lin Beichen.
In front of Lin Beichen, no man dared claim to be charming.
This man exuded an undeniable allure that no creature could ignore, making them feel embarrassed and inadequate even just standing in front of him.
"Ruan Yunyun, it’s been years, won’t you introduce us?"
Asked a bespectacled man sitting at the main seat.
"This is our senior brother, Zhu Zhiyong. I hear his family has quite a background and he’s from the Huadu Management Association family," Ruan Yunyun whispered a few words before looking at him.
"Brother Zhu, Professor Lin is my friend and also my boss."
Professor Lin?
Upon hearing this, everyone’s expressions slightly changed.
They were all university graduates and naturally knew that titles and statuses couldn’t be faked.
Being addressed as Professor meant Lin Beichen was a professor at Huadu University, but how old was he?
Lin Beichen seemed even younger than Ruan Yunyun, yet he had already achieved the title of a full professor?
This was incredibly astonishing!
If true, this man’s future was limitless.
"Ruan Yunyun, is he really a professor at Huadu University?"
A classmate stood up, eyes filled with disbelief.
There are many types of titles, and a professor at an ordinary school is completely different from one at a prestigious school.
The title of professor at Huadu University, even if not as high-ranking as the twin star colleges, is still a golden symbol in domestic academia.
Could this young man be the son of some dean to have attained such a title at a young age?
"Professor Lin was invited over recently as a key professor," Ruan Yunyun sweetly smiled, holding onto Lin Beichen’s arm, half of her body practically hanging on him, looking very intimate.
Seeing this, everyone stared wide-eyed, involuntarily drawing a breath of cold air.
A key professor!
This news was more shocking than a thunderbolt.
To know, being a professor at Huadu University was already highly prestigious, while a key professor was equivalent to a leading figure in a specific field within the country.
Securing a professorship might be achieved through fame or external connections, but the title of key professor required securing official recognition for significant research projects to earn the rating.
To become a key professor at Huadu University was to become a leader in a major field within the country.
Everyone stared at Lin Beichen in a daze, feeling as if there was a halo around him, almost blinding them.
Yun Qingdie’s eyes were full of jealousy; she couldn’t believe that Lin Beichen was not only perfect in appearance but also unmatched in ability.
This immensely talented and handsome man was like a monster, why hadn’t she encountered him?
"No wonder Ruan Yunyun hasn’t left Huadu University and didn’t get a boyfriend. We’ve teased her for five or six years with no reaction, turns out she had long had her heart set on someone, hiding a treasure," Zhu Zhiyong lifted his glass, smiling as he spoke.
"Professor Lin, you must drink more today. You might not know, but Ruan Yunyun was the campus queen at our university. So many men chased her but we all blocked them giving you the chance to be with her. You should thank us."
"Yes, yes, Professor Lin, you can’t refuse to drink today."
Everyone laughed heartily.
Ruan Yunyun looked worried. She had never seen Lin Beichen drink before, and as a key professor, with his research project just starting, he needed to keep a clear head and should not drink at all.
She felt regret in her heart. If she had known, she wouldn’t have invited Lin Beichen recklessly.
Putting Professor Lin in such a precarious situation just for her sense of competitiveness was absolutely wrong.
However, upon hearing the remarks, Lin Beichen merely smiled indifferently and picked up his glass.
"If everyone wants to drink, I’ll gladly join."
After several rounds, everyone present appeared a bit tipsy, yet to their surprise, Lin Beichen, who was drinking glass for glass, showed almost no signs of drunkenness.
Whether it was the 60-degree Feitian, high-proof whiskey, or brandy, Lin Beichen accepted them all, as if any alcohol was just like plain water to him.