In the blink of an eye, it was the start of the school year . B University's campus was bustling with activity as numerous students that had successfully persevered in their studies despite years of hards.h.i.+ps . Here, they were going to have to face a new and unknown world of Academia .

Lu Jia'er's colleagues followed the expected daily routine while she spent her days busy and worried . Although she did not experience the same whirlwind of dizziness as the incoming freshmen, she was just as lost . She no longer had the same sense of confidence regarding what she knew about her own world .

She hated this feeling . That being said, she had no way, whatsoever, to fight back . Luckily for her, Jin Xiangdong had been with her . Recently, he had been taking her to places they visited before to recreate their time together . Apart from enjoying the quality time together, Lu Jia'er was well-aware that by doing so, Jin Xiangdong was attempting to trigger her memory and consciousness . Sadly, the effect was miniscule . She would at times have some faint moments similar to deja vu, but that was it .

This matter had become the biggest conundrum for her and Jin Xiangdong .

“The signing ceremony for the cooperation between our psychology department and BUA Technology will be held next week . Little Lu, you're the person in charge of the project, so you will be the point of contact for everyone else . ” Professor Han Yi, the department head, was acting as chairman for this meeting .

Lu Jia'er, who was lost in her thoughts, did not hear this . Li Lin, who was next to Lu Jia'er, poked her leg gently .

Lu Jia'er came back to her senses and responded to Professor Han Yi . “Alright!”

Professor Han Yi looked at Lu Jia'er and added, “If there's anything you need help with, please let us know . ”

Lu Jia'er nodded . “Yes!”

After the meeting, Lu Jia'er and Li Lin left together .

“Jia'er, why do I have the feeling that you have been preoccupied since the new school year began?” Li Lin was curious .

“Have I?” Lu Jia'er tried to deny it .

“It is rare for you to drift off in a meeting!” Li Lin smiled .

“I was just distracted . ” Lu Jia'er replied without thinking .

Li Lin gazed at her . “You must be under a lot of pressure . ”

Lu Jia'er knew what Li Lin was referring to . “I am fine . ” Lu Jia'er gave a lukewarm anwer .

Li Lin chuckeld . “You are so outstanding . Especially now that you have become the youngest person on campus to be in charge of a research project . ”

Of all the people in charge of individual research projects at B University, Lu Jia'er indeed was the youngest one . During the past couple of days, many of her colleagues had been discussing this matter and many of them had congratulated her in person .

But on hearing her say this, Lu Jia'er produced a bitter smile! She was outstanding! Previously, when she didn't know that she was an AI, she would be able to enjoy this sort of compliment . But it was ironic now . As a matter of fact, she was just a marionette . What was so outstanding about her?

“I heard that you took in patients for psychological counselling over the summer . ” Li Lin changed to another topic .

“Yes!” Lu Jia'er said softly .

Li Lin looked at her . “With you there, Professor Han Yi's research center will be jammed!”

Looking at Li Lin with this smile, Lu Jia'er went into a trance . She remembered when she and Li Lin met before .

Every time Li Lin wore this smile, while she seemed to be natural, her smile hid many underlying meanings .

Lu Jia'er was staring at her . Li Lin waved her hand in front of Lu Jia'er's eyes . ”Jia'er, Jia'er!”

Lu Jia'er came back from the trance and said to Li Lin, “The fact that I am the person in charge of this research project has nothing to do with Professor Han Yi . ”

Li Ln's expression changed . She pretended that she could not understand what Lu Jia'er was referring to . “What?”

“The fact that I am the person in charge of the research project has nothing to do with Professor Han Yi . Do not read too much into it!” Lu Jia'er reiterated .

“Jia'er, did you misunderstand something?” Li Lin was forcing a smile .

“Lin, your micro-expressions cannot lie . ” Lu Jia'er said .

Li Lin felt awkward . “Well… Jia'er, don't get me wrong!”

“Did I really misunderstand?” Lu Jia'er retorted with a question .

The corners of Li Lin's mouth twiched . “Fine, I did over-think this matter . But I am not alone . Many people think so . ”

Lu Jia'er was surprised by Li Lin's honesty . The former stared at the latter for a few seconds .

Li Lin was a bit nervous . “Jia'er, are you mad?”

“No . ” Lu Jia'er gave a calm reply .

“I am glad! I've actually always admired you . So naturally… I am a little bit jealous of your success . ” Li Lin said .

“Just a little bit jealous?” Lu Jia'er questioned .

Once again, Li Lin was embarra.s.sed . Then, she changed her answer . “Fine, I am very jealous of you!”

A few seconds later, Lu Jia'er said, “Thank you, Lin!”

Li Lin was startled . She looked at Lu Jia'er with confusion . “Jia'er, you have been acting odd recently . ”

Lu Jia'er stopped staring at her and said slowly, “Just recently?”

“What do you mean?” Li Lin was puzzled .

“I used to…” Lu Jia'er was about to ask what Li Lin used to think about her . But eventually, she withdrew her remark . “Nothing . ”

Li Lin gazed at her, baffled . Lu Jia'er smiled at her . “Lin, I will let you in on a little secret . ”

“What secret?” Li Lin asked .

“I can read people's minds . ” Lu Jia'er said, with a smile .

Again, Li Lin was startled . Then, she broke into laughter . “You can read people's minds! I am sorry . From now on, I will not overthink your relations.h.i.+p with Professor Han Yi . Never again!”

Lu Jia'er smiled . As a matter of fact, Li Lin did not understand her and just thought of her remark as a joke . But she had to thank Li Lin . Because of the expression Li Lin wore just now, an idea came to Lu Jia'er's mind .

After she parted ways with Li Lin, Lu Jia'er took her teaching plan and went to the lecture theatre for her cla.s.s .

As usual, attendance of her cla.s.s was high . Lu Jia'er, who had always been attentive in teaching, was a bit distracted during this cla.s.s . In her mind, she was picking out all the inconsistencies in her memory and combing through them . That idea became more and more tangible in her mind .

As the school bell rang, Lu Jia'er ended the cla.s.s immediately . “Cla.s.s, see you next time . ”

“Professor, I have some questions!” Some students stood up .

“I have other things to tend to . If you have any questions, send them to my email . ” With that said, Lu Jia'er picked up her teaching plan and left the lecture theatre .

A moment later, Lu Jia'er had gotten into her Cayenne . She was calling Ian from her phone .

This time, Ian picked up quickly . “Jia'er!”

“Ian, it is time for you to restore my mind-reading function . ” Lu Jia'er went straight to the point .

“Jia'er…” Ian sounded conflicted as he said her name .

“I knew it . Even if I am an advanced AI, I cannot be this simple!” Lu Jia'er stated

“Jia'er, you are too smart . ” Ian exclaimed .

“I am just an AI created by you no matter how smart I am . ” Lu Jia'er retorted .

“Jia'er!” Ian sounded helpless .

“Please restore my original functions . ” Lu Jia'er repeated her request, her voice cold and detached .

“Jia'er, are you sure?” Ian asked with resignation .

“Isn't this a setting you gave me?” Lu Jia'er replied with a question .

The man on the other end of the line fell silent for a few seconds before Lu Jia'er continued, “I'll go home first . ”

The word “home” stung Ian's heart as the sound reached his ears . It took him a while to answer, “Okay . ”

Twenty minutes later, Lu Jia'er had returned to Jin Xiangdong's villa .

Lu Jia'er asked Ake, “Ake, do you have a camera here?”

Ake replied, “Professor Lu, what are you going to do? I can activate my video-recording function now!”

Lu Jia'er waved her hand . “I want a camera!”

Ake blinked . “The camera is in the study . I will go get it for you!”

Soon, Ake returned with the camera . Lu Jia'er turned on the camera, chose video function and handed it back to Ake . “Ake, hold this and record me . ”

Ake did as he was told, holding the camera as it filmed Lu Jia'er .

Lu Jia'er took a deep breath and sent a message to Ian .

A few minutes later, Lu Jia'er, who was leaning on the couch, opened her eyes slowly . She had had a similar feeling before, the last time was when she woke up after the car accident .

Lu Jia'er turned to look at Ake . “Give me the camera, Ake . ”

However, Ake did not give a timely response . Lu Jia'er stared at Ake with confusion . “Ake?”

Only now did Ake give a response and looked at Lu Jia'er with googly eyes .

“Ake, the camera!” Lu Jia'er repeated .

Ake stepped to her and handed her the camera .

Lu Jia'er wanted to check the video to see what exactly happened when she pa.s.sed out . However, there was nothing on the camera .

She checked a few times, but nothing!

Immediately, Lu Jia'er felt frustrated . Ake asked with concern, “Professor Lu, is something wrong?”

“Nothing!” Lu Jia'er shook her head .

Ake blinked . Then, Lu Jia'er stood up and walked to the door .

“Professor Lu, are you leaving again?” Ake followed her .

“Yes, just a moment!” Lu Jia'er replied .

Lu Jia'er drove her car away . She could hear the sounds of everyone's minds clearly starting from the moment she met the property administrator at the gate of the villa .

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