Chapter 96
Chapter 96
Chapter 96
Ryan curled his lips.
Fine, he shouldn’t have meddled in the first place-it wasn’t his business anyway.
When he looked up again, he saw Edwin and Wilson walking toward them.
Wilson smiled as he spoke to Ethan, “Mr. Sharp, there was an emergency last time, so I didn’t get to see what Z really looked like. She’s not here today either, is she p>
The moment he said that, everyone’s eyes lit up and turned to Ethan.
They were all eager to know whether Z had actually shown up at the event.
No one had heard anything beforehand, but Wilson’s question instantly piqued their interest.
Ethan had intended to say she was here, but then remembered Autumn had asked him to keep her identity a secret, so he swallowed the words.
He thought of saying she wasn’t here, but just as he was about to speak, his eyes met Edwin’s.
So instead, he chose not to answer at all.
He simply greeted him, “Good evening, Professor p>
A wave of surprise rippled through the crowd, so Ethan was one of Edwin’s students?
No wonder he was so brilliant.
Rumors about Edwin’s mysterious identity had already been circulating at the banquet.
Only an exceptional mentor could produce such a scientific prodigy.
Edwin nodded and looked around. “Where’s that girl? She’s not here p>
Everyone grew curious-who was he referring to? But no one gave them an answer.
Ethan knew exactly who he meant.
He glanced around as well, then shook his head. “She was just here a moment ago. I looked away for a second and now she’s gone. I’m not sure where she went p>
It was the truth.
He’d been chatting with a few people and was just about to introduce Autumn when he turned and saw she was no longer there.
He had no idea where she went.
The crowd, who had been eavesdropping intently, didn’t hear the answer they were hoping for and began speculating.
Chapter 96
Maybe Z hadn’t shown up after all.
Why else would Edwin dodge the question?
Their earlier excitement quickly faded.
Z’s return had been announced not long ago, and many were eager to finally meet the legendary figure in person.
But now it seemed they’d be leaving disappointed.
What a shame.
“Tell her to come see me when you find her p>
With that, Edwin turned and left.
After Edwin left, Simon stepped forward and said to Wilson, “Mr. Lee, I heard your side has a new research direction. Would you be able to share what area it’s in p>
The Medical AI Division was a key national focus.
If they could collaborate, the future would be full of possibilities.
Besides, things had been quiet on their side for quite some time.
Now that word was out about a new direction, everyone was wondering which company would be the lucky one.
Wilson lifted his eyes slightly and smiled. “That’s still under wraps. We’re in the planning phase. Once a general direction is confirmed, we’ll inform everyone.
“After all, once we have a new project underway, we’ll be counting on your full support, right p>
There wasn’t any actual research direction.
This was just laying the groundwork for Z’s return.
They were putting out feelers because they knew what Z was capable of.
After all, the AI diagnostic system she developed a few years ago had caused a major stir in the field.
As for the specifics, they’d still need to talk things through with Z before deciding anything.
Thinking of that, Wilson pulled Ethan aside and quietly asked, “Didn’t you say Z was making a comeback? Where is she now p>
Ethan explained, “Mr. Lee, I’m really sorry. She actually did come today, but she asked me not to reveal her identity p>