Rebirth in the 90s: Her Counterattack and Redemption

Chapter 817: Chapter 490: Winds Rising

In the GF computer lab, Luo Ye, Zhan Hao, Wu Zetian, Yu Na, Yang Miao, and Yue Lingqin were all sitting at their respective spots, busy with their work.

Yang Miao, 28 years old, around 176 cm tall, with a slim build, a fair and delicate appearance, holds a master’s degree from MIT and was once retained as a regular lecturer.

Yue Lingqin, 29 years old, about 160 cm tall, with a slightly plump figure and ordinary looks, also holds a master’s degree from MIT and was once an affiliate staff member in the MIT computer lab.

Luo Ye, Zhan Hao and others are students who need to balance study and training. Over time, Yu Wenze felt it was inconvenient, and not being adept at navigating domestic interpersonal relations, he reached out to his former promising students.

After communicating with Yu Wenze, Yang Miao and Yue Lingqin expressed their thoughts. Although they were doing well abroad, some of the restrictions imposed by foreigners left them feeling repressed, and being able to return to their homeland to achieve something was what they aspired to.

Thus, after Yu Wenze reported to GF University and passed the review, the two returned from abroad before the end of the year and joined the defense system development team.

As a result, the true core members became Yu Wenze, Yang Miao, Yue Lingqin, followed by Luo Ye and Zhan Hao, and then Wu Zetian and Yu Na.

"Bang!"

Yu Wenze suddenly slapped the table, standing up with excitement on his face: "Success! Finally, success!"

"Congratulations, Teacher!"

Yang Miao and Yue Lingqin, faces full of excitement, hurriedly offered their congratulations.

"Congratulations, Teacher!"

"Congratulations, Teacher!"

"..."

Luo Ye and others reacted and quickly followed suit with their congratulations.

Yu Wenze waved his hand: "This is good news for all of us. The significant progress of the Tian Wang defense system is a result of everyone’s hard work." After speaking, he glanced at the time, "Today, everyone head home early. Tomorrow, I’ll treat everyone to a celebration at Liangyou. Let’s meet at six tomorrow evening at the Liangyou Hotel."

"Yes!" The group responded and began shutting down their computers and gathering their things.

Zhan Hao turned his attention to Luo Ye: "Luoluo, are you going to Grandpa’s house tonight?"

"What, do you want to see your grandpa?" Luo Ye retorted.

Zhan Hao nodded: "Yes, Grandpa will only be in Sha City for about a week more. I thought I might go spend some time with him. How about it, want to come along?"

Wu Zetian eagerly raised his hand: "I’ll go too, I’ll go too."

"Male Emperor, do you want to see Sister Keke, want to see Sister Keke, or is it that you’re hoping to see Sister Keke?"

Wu Zetian, exasperated: "Lady Luo, what kind of question is that? You keep saying the same thing over and over."

Luo Ye gave him a playful smile: "I’m just worried you’ll be too embarrassed to give the honest answer, so I’m helping you say it."

Zhan Hao prolonged his tone: "He... embarrassed?"

Wu Zetian nodded in agreement: "Old Zhan’s right, aside from Luoluo, nothing else really embarrasses me."

"Keep at it with the jokes, won’t you," Luo Ye gave him a sideways glance. "Keep it up, and you won’t get to come along."

Wu Zetian, humorously pretending to bow: "Dear Lady, have mercy on me. I will do as you say, you can’t ignore me, or else I will be heartbroken to death."

Luo Ye looked at him and sighed silently, appearing helpless—she knew his jokes were just his true feelings in disguise.

He might be dating Wen Ke, but everyone could tell he just wanted to spend more time with her.

Fortunately, Wen Ke isn’t a petty girl; instead, she advises not to take it to heart, and if it’s still this complicated in the end, it only shows they aren’t meant to be together.

Seeing Luo Ye and Zhan Hao’s somewhat helpless expressions, Wu Zetian decided to play the clown to the end: "Lady, are you taking me or not?"

Yue Lingqin, who was packing her bag, gave them a dissatisfied glare: "The professor is still organizing materials, can you all be a little more considerate?"

"Yes." Wu Zetian drawled in response.

Yue Lingqin furrowed her brow at him: "What kind of tone is that?"

"Senior sister, I was wrong." Wu Zetian said sincerely, then turned to Yu Wenze, "Professor, should we invite Professor Han to tomorrow’s party as well?"

Professor Han is the daughter of Han Leming, Han Xue, who is now a professor at S University.

Yu Wenze tapped his forehead in frustration: "Xiao Wu, luckily you reminded me, I almost forgot, she’s helped us a lot."

"Professor Yu Wen, you should call her in advance, just in case Professor Han has already made plans with someone else, it would be awkward," Wu Zetian sincerely advised.

"Yes, yes, Xiao Wu, thank you." Yu Wenze said as he started dialing.

Glancing at Yue Lingqin’s face, which was twisted with suppressed anger, Wu Zetian secretly gave Luo Ye and Zhan Hao a victory sign before turning to leave.

Luo Ye’s mouth twitched; this Wu Zetian truly had a childlike temperament, knowingly pointing out Yue Lingqin’s rival deliberately.

Once the figures of the few people disappeared, Yu Na sidled up to Yue Lingqin: "Senior sister, don’t bother with Wu Zetian. It’s not worth getting upset over him."

Yue Lingqin, still fuming, spoke sharply: "I just don’t get it, how could the teacher take a liking to someone like that? And how could the military academy take in a student like him? It’s really embarrassing."

"Although he’s somewhat reckless, and his personality is questionable, he has an extraordinary talent—an unusually acute sense of direction.

During our training camp, his selection for Team A caused some dissatisfaction among those who weren’t selected. They bet and competed against him in terrain training.

The judges were Captain Feng, Coach Hang, Captain Liu from Team Six, and Coach Ma, and the result was that Wu Zetian completed the task in one-third of the time it took others.

After that, his performance continued to improve, and in the recent entrance exams, he scored an A in every subject. Coupled with his training results and specialties, he’s considered an outstanding student at the school," Yu Na explained Wu Zetian’s situation in detail.

Yang Miao also joined in: "By the way, I heard he’s the Crown Prince of Wu International, and his family donated billions to the school to create a relaxed environment for him. Is that true?"

Yu Wenze hung up the phone, catching Yang Miao’s words, and frowned: "What are you all blindly guessing about? No matter what background Xiao Wu has, his ability and strength are evident. Yang Miao, Yue Lingqin, as seniors, you should set an example instead of quibbling over every little thing with the juniors!

Yu Na, if you want to become a core member, rely on your true skills, not by betraying your comrades and doing some shady stuff!"

Yu Na’s face flushed: "Professor Yu Wen, I was just telling the truth, what shady stuff are you talking about?"

Yu Wenze fixed his gaze on her, waiting until she lowered her head, then said, "Don’t take everyone for fools. I’ve seen your competition with Luo Ye.

I’m being fair and objective here: in terms of skills, you’re indeed not as good as her, whether you admit it or not, this is a fact.

If you want to replace her position, improving your skills is key. I always address the matter, not the person. Using such means to win allies for yourself is useless."

"Yes, I will work hard," Yu Na obediently replied, but tears welled in her eyes.

"Alright, pack up and hurry on out." Yu Wenze said as he slipped into his office.

Yue Lingqin sympathetically patted Yu Na, whose eyes were filled with tears: "Yu, don’t take it to heart, the teacher is just like that, he truly addresses the matter, not the person."

"I know." Yu Na forced a smile, staring at Yu Wenze’s tall back, her mind a bit distracted. Yue Lingqin studied her, suddenly understanding, hesitated, then whispered in her ear: "You don’t possibly like Professor Yu Wen, do you?"

"No, no." Yu Na hastily waved her hands, "How could I compete with you, senior sister, for the professor? Please don’t misunderstand."

"It’s alright, even if you really like him, it’s okay." Yue Lingqin simply sat by her side, "How about this, we compete fairly. Whoever the teacher likes, the other will withdraw unconditionally. As long as it’s not Han Xue, I don’t mind who it is."

Yu Na looked puzzled: "Senior sister and Professor Han?"

Yue Lingqin’s expression carried a trace of resentment: "We’re cousins; no matter how outstanding I am, our family always thinks she’s better."

"I see." Yu Na understandingly squeezed her hand, "I won’t lie to you. Actually, my admiration for Professor Yu Wenze is because..." She hesitated, then continued, "because his back resembles the man I love. Unfortunately, that man is destined not to be with me."

Yue Lingqin thought for a moment: "That man likes Luo Ye?"

Yu Na smiled bitterly: "Senior sister, you’re really clever. But I’ve long since accepted it. Destroying oneself over a man is the most unworthy thing. He doesn’t like me, no matter what I do, he won’t see it; my sacrifices, my downfall, all mean nothing.

The competition with Luo Ye isn’t because of him. It’s just having a rival to push me forward, and I firmly believe that one day, I’ll meet a man who truly loves me and whom I truly love."

"It’s rare for you to understand so thoroughly." Yue Lingqin sighed, "But when it comes to love, how many people can truly let go?"

Yu Na looked at her with concern: "Senior sister, you won’t hate me, will you?"

"I haven’t confirmed anything with him, so it’s quite normal for you to like him. Besides, you’re fond of him for that reason; why would I hate you?" Yue Lingqin shook her head with a wry smile, "Actually, I know myself, it’s impossible between the teacher and me.

Since sophomore year, I took the initiative to get close to him. With his intelligence, how could he not know what I meant? His non-response means he doesn’t like me.

As for him knowing I like him and still asking me to be his assistant, it’s because in his mind, work comes first. For work, he can overlook many things."

Yu Na hesitantly looked at her: "Then you..." (To be continued. If you like this work, please come to Qidian () to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)