Human Genius? Sorry, I’m a Deviant Chapter 111

The next day.

A black SUV traveled along the main road of Jiang City.

Su Zhan and Wang Mingyuan sat in the back seat.

The driver was a Purge Officer from the Aberrant Purge Division.

Su Zhan didn't see Qin Bai's figure.

But he wasn't tactless enough to ask Wang Mingyuan where Qin Bai had gone.

After all, his tactless remarks yesterday had already taught him a lesson.

Since Wang Mingyuan had said Qin Bai would assist in protecting him, there was no need to say anything more.

Otherwise, it would be like deliberately touching a sore spot, specifically exposing others' weaknesses.

Su Zhan: "Hmm."

He had no particular feelings toward these old classmates, but since Teacher Wang was feeling nostalgic, he would just be a quiet listener.

Wang Mingyuan shook his head with a smile: "And Wang Qiang, always taking apart and reassembling mechanical models in the lab. Once he modified a fire extinguisher into a rocket thruster and almost blasted through the administrative office's window."

"I remember that incident."

Su Zhan appropriately responded: "Back then, if you hadn't pleaded for him in front of the principal, he would have gotten that disciplinary record."

"Li Hua was actually quite smart."

Wang Mingyuan continued: "Sigh, it's just a pity he didn't do well on the college entrance exams and is still retaking them now."

Su Zhan: "Hmm."

"Li Yuqin will also be coming to this gathering."

Wang Mingyuan turned to look at him: "I know you had some unpleasantness before, but you've all graduated now. At gatherings where each meeting might be the last, everyone should prioritize harmony."

Wang Mingyuan's voice lowered slightly: "After graduation, everyone goes their separate ways—some go north, some stay local, and some... might never see each other again in this lifetime.

Teacher Cheng, who was still working with me last year, passed away in a car accident this year. Sigh... who would have thought that farewell dinner would be our last meeting?"

Su Zhan looked out at the endless stream of traffic.

Remembering those blurred faces from his original self's memories, indeed most had already faded away with time.

"Don't worry, teacher."

Su Zhan said calmly: "As long as she doesn't actively provoke me, I naturally won't dwell on those old matters."

Although he didn't consider himself particularly magnanimous.

He still wouldn't go so far as to kill Li Yuqin over those past incidents.

As long as the other party didn't trouble him, he wouldn't bully others just because he had now achieved success.

"That's right."

Wang Mingyuan showed a relieved smile: "In this life, some connections, once broken, can never be repaired. Being able to sit together for a meal is already a rare blessing."

Soon, they arrived at the hotel.

Su Zhan pushed open the car door.

Wang Mingyuan finally said softly: "When you reach my age, you'll understand—the people and things worth holding grudges against become fewer and fewer, while the memories worth cherishing grow more and more."

Su Zhan's steps paused slightly, only giving a soft "hmm" in response.

He understood the weight in his teacher's words—those teenage grievances indeed seemed insignificant in the face of life and death.

But understanding was one thing.

Expecting him to be as open-minded as his teacher.

Would probably require more time to settle.

The two entered the hotel and found the private room.

Wang Mingyuan pushed open the hotel private room door.

A wave of noisy laughter and conversation poured out.

"Teacher Wang!"

The boy nearest the door suddenly stood up.

He had a crew cut, thick knuckles, and oil stains on his work pants.

Wang Qiang, auto repair shop apprentice.

By the window, a tall, thin guy wearing black-framed glasses put down his phone and nodded awkwardly in greeting.

Zhang Jiali, top student at Northern Technical University, an ordinary person who hadn't awakened, but scored 630 on exams.

In the corner, retake student Li Hua clutched a cola can, his Number Three High School uniform washed until faded.

Across the round table.

Li Yuqin was pouring tea when her eyes met Su Zhan's.

Her wrist hesitated, hot water almost overflowing.

But she quickly regained composure, as if she hadn't seen Su Zhan.

Of course, there were some other men and women present, but including Su Zhan and the teacher, there were only about a dozen people.

The class reunion had so few people not because many classmates didn't want to come.

But because after Su Zhan's classmates experienced the aberrant hunting incident at Li Yuqin's birthday party, only about a dozen people remained.

Under the warm yellow lighting.

The lazy susan on the round table slowly rotated.

Over a dozen steaming dishes emitted enticing aromas.

Wang Mingyuan sat at the head seat.

Su Zhan casually leaned back in his chair.

Their presence made the room's atmosphere both lively and slightly awkward with subtle tension.

Su Zhan could clearly sense.

His old classmates looked at him and the teacher with flattery and fear in their eyes.

The reason was simple—they were both awakeners.

And what's more, they were among the elite even among awakeners.

After all, Su Zhan's deeds had become famous throughout Jiang City thanks to the Number Three High School principal's vigorous promotion.

As for Wang Mingyuan, as Su Zhan's teacher, one only needed to think for a moment to understand how high his status must be.

In this world, the status difference between awakeners and ordinary people was already vast, let alone for awakeners of their caliber.

"Teacher Wang, please try this steamed perch—it's this restaurant's signature dish."

Li Yuqin spoke softly, deliberately avoiding eye contact with Su Zhan.

But her attitude toward Wang Mingyuan was particularly respectful.

Her slender fingers held serving chopsticks, carefully placing the tenderest part of the fish belly onto the plate before Wang Mingyuan.

"Thank you, you should eat more too."

Wang Mingyuan smiled gently, his gaze sweeping over the students present: "Don't just focus on talking, everyone. The food won't taste as good once it gets cold."

Wang Qiang scratched his head and laughed honestly: "Teacher, you always used to say in class—'those who aren't enthusiastic about eating have problematic thinking.' I never thought you'd still be like that now."

His words drew light laughter, slightly relaxing the room's atmosphere.

Zhang Jiali adjusted his glasses, hesitated for a moment, but couldn't help asking: "Teacher Wang, back when you were at school... were you already an awakener?"

"Zhang Jiali, I think you've studied until you've gone silly."

Wang Qiang laughed: "Awakeners awaken at 18, how could you ask such a question... Oh oh oh! You don't mean to say Teacher Wang was only 18 back then, do you? Hahahaha..."

Everyone laughed again at these words.

Zhang Jiali looked embarrassed, shrinking his neck, and said nothing more.

Wang Mingyuan smiled without directly answering: "Teaching and educating have nothing to do with being an awakener. More importantly, how are all of you doing now? Zhang Jiali, I hear the computer science department at Northern Technical University is quite competitive?"

"Yes, but compared to the world of awakeners, we ordinary people can at least live our lives step by step."

Zhang Jiali paused, then added: "Of course, I'm not saying awakeners are bad... it's just..."

"Just that the risks are higher."

Su Zhan calmly interjected: "But the rewards are also greater."

This top student probably thought awakeners were inferior to ordinary people.

Most likely believing that—"all pursuits are inferior, only studying is exalted."

Su Zhan's words made the room quiet for a moment.

Wang Qiang quickly smoothed things over, raising his glass: "Come, come, let's toast to our teacher! Thank you for your guidance back then!"

Everyone raised their glasses, the sound of clinking crystal clear and pleasant.

Li Hua also timidly raised his drink, saying quietly: "Teacher Wang... I ranked in the top five in my grade on this mock exam."

"Excellent!"

Wang Mingyuan praised with a smile: "Keep it up, you'll definitely get into your ideal university next year."

Li Hua nodded excitedly.

Halfway through the meal.

The conversation gradually shifted from past school life to current work and future plans.

Wang Qiang chatted about interesting incidents at the auto repair shop, Zhang Jiali complained about tedious programming assignments, while several female students discussed recent TV dramas and celebrity gossip.

But in everyone's eyes when they looked at Su Zhan and Wang Mingyuan.

There remained unconcealed awe and curiosity.