200: 200. Insight

On the other side, Pan Feng quietly returned to the private dining room.

By this time, the banquet was more than halfway through, and the atmosphere was harmonious and relaxed.

When Lü Chenxing saw him nod, he understood that the matter had been handled, so he raised his cup and said, "Come, let us toast with tea, and wish this cooperation a pleasant success."

He was a perceptive person. He knew that young people nowadays disliked the traditional drinking culture of toasting and flattery, so he did not arrange such formalities. He simply used tea instead of wine, had a simple meal with everyone, and chatted about everyday things.

However, this seemingly simple meal made Lü Chenxing and the experts he brought with him increasingly amazed.

No matter if they discussed macroeconomics, industrial policies, cutting-edge technology, international situations, or even some obscure academic views, Lu Feng could always join the conversation, and often offered unique and profound insights, with precise wording and clear logic. He did not at all resemble a technical expert or businessman confined to a single field. His vast knowledge and broad perspective were astonishing.

The more Lü Chenxing chatted, the more he admired Lu Feng, and his eyes openly showed his appreciation for talent. Later, he even couldn't help but address him as "Little Friend Lu," with a tone of familiarity and high regard that an elder would have for an outstanding junior, feeling as if they had met too late.

After a few cups of clear tea, the atmosphere became even livelier.

Jiangcheng University's President Zhou Chu, happy, poured himself a few drinks. His face was flushed, and taking advantage of the good atmosphere, he couldn't suppress his curiosity and asked Student Lu with a smile, "Student Lu, I've always had a question. With your ability and... well... background, why did you choose Jiangcheng University, and even psychology as your major? This really brings glory to our school, and also makes us feel a bit... overwhelmed!"

As soon as this question was posed, even Minister Lü and the other experts showed interested expressions, very curious.

Clearly, he had many more choices.

Upon hearing this, Lu Feng put down his chopsticks, wiped his hands with a tissue, and said with a smile, "There's no special reason, it's just personal interest. I find people quite interesting and enjoy observing them. Psychology, well, it's a relatively systematic approach."

"Oh? You like observing people?"

An expert chimed in with interest, "Then Student Lu must be very accurate at reading people?"

Lu Feng smiled, neither confirming nor denying.

The President laughed and said, "Then Student Lu, take a look at me, what can you tell?"

Lu Feng's gaze swept over the President, and he casually said, "I wouldn't dare say accurate, but I see a subtle hint of melancholy between your brows recently. Although you're flushed with drink, your smile hasn't reached your eyes. You must have some worries at home, right? If I'm not mistaken, it's about your child? Do you feel your child has been a bit... hmm... slacking off lately, not taking work seriously?"

The President's hand, which was about to pick up a dish, suddenly froze. The smile on his face instantly solidified, replaced by utter astonishment!

His son, after graduating, refused to accept the family's arrangements and insisted on pursuing some unreliable startup. It ended in a crushing defeat, and now he stays at home all day. This matter had him tearing his hair out, but he had never mentioned it to anyone outside!

He looked at Lu Feng in disbelief: "You... how did you know?!"

Lu Feng pointed to his subconscious action of rubbing the wine glass and the extremely faint 'hanging needle' wrinkle between his brows, and calmly said, "Just a little subtle observation, combined with the common worries elders of your age often have. It was a wild guess, but it seems I happened to hit the mark."

Now, even Lü Chenxing became interested.

He held a high position and had cultivated profound self-control, long able to conceal his emotions. Ordinary people simply couldn't discern his inner turmoil from his face.

With a hint of playfulness, he said to Lu Feng, "Little Friend Lu, then you also take a look at me, do I have any worries recently?"

Everyone smiled and looked at Lu Feng, thinking that although this young man was perceptive, it would probably be difficult to see through a figure like Minister Lü.

Upon hearing this, Lu Feng's gaze calmly fell on Lü Chenxing's face, and he did not speak immediately, as if genuinely scrutinizing him carefully.

Lü Chenxing's expression was as usual, even with a gentle smile, patiently waiting.

After more than ten seconds, just as Lü Chenxing thought Lu Feng might not be able to tell and was about to offer him a way out, perhaps saying something like, "It seems my worries are hidden quite deeply," Lu Feng suddenly spoke, his voice still steady:

"Minister Lü, you... must also be troubled by your child's matters recently."

As soon as these words came out, the accompanying personnel at the table, who had initially been smiling kindly, were stunned, and then all showed kind smiles.

"Student Lu, this time you're wrong! We know Minister Lü's son, he's famously worry-free, disciplined since childhood, with top academic performance, and is now pursuing advanced studies at a top foreign university. He has a brilliant future, how could Minister Lü be worried about him?"

"That's right, that's right, Minister Lü is someone we envy!"

However, what no one noticed was that Minister Lü's perfect smile, at the moment Lu Feng's words fell, subtly stiffened for a fraction of a second. Although he immediately recovered, a storm of shock raged deep within him!

Lü Chenxing forcibly suppressed the shock in his heart, his tone remaining unchanged, maintaining his composure, and even with a hint of curiosity: "Oh? Little Friend Lu, why do you say that? My son has always been 'the child of others' since he was little."

Lu Feng met his probing gaze with a meaningful and mysterious smile, shaking his head slightly: "It's hard to say, but self-discipline and being worry-free mean strong autonomy, which can sometimes be quite troublesome, right? Come, come, let's not talk about these things anymore, let's continue eating."

Lü Chenxing was an astute man and immediately understood that Lu Feng was making his point and did not wish to discuss his private family matters in public.

Although his mind was filled with doubts and profound shock, he knew he couldn't press further at this moment. He could only follow the lead, sighing, "It seems my thoughts are still not hidden deeply enough. Little Friend Lu's observation skills are truly astonishing."

He then asked curiously, "Did you learn all of this... from psychology?"

Lu Feng picked up his teacup, took a sip, and his face returned to its harmless smile. He nodded and said, "I've learned a bit of the basics. Of course, perhaps my talent in insight is also quite good?"

His half-serious, half-joking answer immediately drew laughter from around the dining table, and the atmosphere became lively once again...