Return of the Antagonistic Lady Boss-Chapter 624 - 598: Surprises and Being Kicked Out

Yu Minglang’s proposal was successful, and he was overjoyed.

Qian overcame her pre-wedding jitters and was also in high spirits.

This unique proposal ceremony was not extravagant, nor did it have luxurious props. All the budget together only spent a bit on fireworks, which almost disrupted Yu Minglang’s plan. But the sincere heart behind these clumsy yet genuine gestures was enough.

Qian firmly believed that her choice was not wrong.

He was not only a boss respected by so many employees but also a man who warmed her heart with passion. Having him in this life was enough.

She planned to go home with him to celebrate the successful proposal, but Yu Minglang had to return to the company. He had important business to attend to the next morning, so he had to go back that night, reluctantly saying goodbye to Qian.

"I’ll tell the family once I’ve finished my important business tomorrow. After wrapping up my work, I’ll come over. Let’s get our marriage certificate first, and I’ll arrange the other matters when I return."

He had already prepared a house to live in after marriage and planned to move Mei in.

By then, they would accompany each other day in and day out.

The marital home wasn’t far from her school, just a few minutes’ drive. With a car at home, there was no worry about that. The thought of being with her every day filled him with joy.

"By the way, why didn’t you leave with Qiao Zhen and the others?" Qian was prepared to face being separated from him right after marriage, but she was confident she could endure the loneliness.

"I’ll give you a surprise next time we meet." He kissed her on the cheek before turning to leave.

If Mei knew he had already moved the company’s headquarters here, she would be very happy. This huge surprise was waiting to be revealed after they obtained their marriage certificate.

Yu Minglang believed Mei would love him even more, without a doubt!

Qian was kept awake all night by the mystery of this "surprise," tossing and turning as she wondered what kind of surprise it might be.

The next day, Mr. Liu called her, asking her to come to school for a discussion.

At school, she found Mr. Liu in the laboratory.

"Teacher, what did you want me for?" Qian asked.

"Nothing much, the professor I’ve arranged for you is returning from abroad in a few days. I’ve already written a recommendation letter for you. You should prepare your materials and send them to his email. When he returns, we can arrange for you to meet. It’s a bit early to prepare for this, considering you have over a year left before completing your studies, but the person is quite demanding. Preparing earlier can save you from losing your spot."

The spots for doctoral students under a professor are limited, often only one or two per term. Although Qi’s personality can be a bit unpleasant, his reputation is renowned internationally. So, it’s necessary to secure your place early.

Mr. Liu delivered this bombshell news in a calm tone, leaving Qian stunned for a while.

"Teacher... you mean a doctoral advisor?!"

"Yes, I have already found one for you."

"Teacher, I still wish to follow you. Why do you want to push me away?"

The school’s intention was to secure a doctoral spot for Qian, and Qian wished to continue under Mr. Liu.

"What for? To watch you get caught up in marriage and motherhood? What’s more frustrating is you haven’t even put that much effort into your studies, yet you’ve already mastered most of my life’s work! You should go, go and challenge that demon Qi!"

The professor Mr. Liu recommended for Qian was very impressive and had already reached the pinnacle in the academic world, although his personality had some issues. Mr. Liu weighed the pros and cons, and although he was reluctant to let his beloved student go, he realized it was necessary for her better development to switch mentors.

"Did I do something wrong to make you so determined to send me away?"

Qian was reluctant to leave her mentor.

Their teacher-student fate spanned two lifetimes, and Qian knew how her teacher felt about her.

She had initially planned to complete her graduate courses ahead of schedule, but Mr. Liu disagreed, wanting her to solidify her learning. Qian followed his arrangement, always thinking she would stay by her teacher’s side to complete her doctoral courses. But she hadn’t expected her teacher to casually push her out like this.

Seeing the lingering look in Qian’s eyes, Mr. Liu felt a pang in his heart but knew he had to be ruthless for her sake.

"Are you a three-year-old still breastfeeding? Can you stay with me for life? I have nothing more to teach you. Following Qi will benefit your future career. Although I hate to admit it, he has more international recognition than I do in our field. You’ll have better prospects doing your doctorate with him."

"I don’t like you saying that. I think you are the best teacher."

"That’s not your usual style. Why are you being so cheesy all of a sudden?" Mr. Liu’s eyes moistened at Qian’s words. This child was truly sentimental, making all of his years of teaching worth it.

However, for her benefit, he had to make the tough decision to let go.

"This matter is settled. Qi’s email address is here, and you must prepare your materials and send them to him within three days at the latest. If you dare to be perfunctory or fail to send them and I find out, you know my temper. Don’t let me down!"

With these words, he tossed a piece of paper, turned around, and walked away.

Qian knew her teacher’s temperament. If she was told to leave, there was no way she could stay.

What a depressing day it was. First, Xiaoqiang suddenly rejoined, and then her teacher gave her such news, leaving Qian frustrated with nowhere to vent.

"Then I won’t go for the doctorate. I’ll finish my master’s and take a level two certification. With my clinical experience, I can pass the level one test as a master’s degree holder."

Her words successfully brought Mr. Liu to a stop, turning back filled with anger.

"Say that again!"

Qian stubbornly pursed her lips. "You don’t want me anymore and are kicking me out. What’s the point of further studying!"

"You brat!" Mr. Liu walked over, raised his hand, and Qian closed her eyes, thinking to herself, "If you have the guts, hit me again, after all, it wouldn’t be the first time!"

However, the expected slap from her teacher never came. She opened her eyes to find Mr. Liu’s hand suspended in the air, his eyes red.

"You brat, you’ve left me speechless from anger. That is the most renowned international psychology expert, the authority in the field you’re planning to pursue for your doctorate. You know he’s more advantageous for what you want to study next."

In this life, Qian had almost completed the part she planned to study from her previous life. She intended to challenge herself by switching to another branch of psychology for her doctorate, and the mentor Mr. Liu recommended was indeed more authoritative in that area, with better resources.

"I don’t want anyone else, just you. Hit me a few times, and after that, I’ll stick with you."

Mr. Liu, amused by her response, lowered his hand. Qian closed her eyes again, but instead of feeling pain, she felt her teacher’s hand gently caressing her face.