Lectures are different from classes; they have no teaching tasks and are more relaxed and informal.
From another perspective, this also tests the speaker's ability more.
Many lectures, after just a few minutes, would see students playing on their phones or chatting amongst themselves.
This is also why many students are unwilling to attend these lectures, as most are incredibly boring and useless.
In many ordinary universities, when a professor gives a lecture, the school might even require counselors to force students to attend, otherwise, it's likely no one would show up.
Qin Hongwen is not talkative usually, but his lecturing ability is beyond doubt.
What he speaks about not only greatly benefits students majoring in the field but also includes small stories that make the lecture quite interesting and not so dull.
Even many students who don't understand the major felt they didn't come in vain and learned about the stories of some prominent national researchers, broadening their horizons.
Of course, many girls who just came to join the fun were more focused on the comparison of the Qin father and son's looks and digging into their stories.
For instance, in a back row, a girl gently tapped Xia Nuannuan and whispered to her, indirectly trying to find out about the Qin family to satisfy her overly active curiosity.
Xia Nuannuan was not stupid and naturally wouldn't cooperate, simply brushing them off with a few casual words.
As the girl was about to persist in her questioning, Shen Siqi and the senior beside her turned to look at her. The latter immediately gave a sheepish smile, not daring to say more.
As for Qin Tian, he had already fallen asleep on the table.
Xia Nuannuan didn't wake him up, forcing him to listen to the lecture. The fact that Qin Tian came along was already a success in her eyes.
This lecture was scheduled from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM, with no break in between.
Qin Hongwen had also stated before starting that anyone needing to use the restroom or leave for any reason was welcome to do so.
Time ticked by to 5:30 PM, and as the dismissal bell rang, the two-hour lecture finally concluded.
"I'll stop here for today. Thank you all for coming to my lecture."
Qin Hongwen thanked the students with a smile.
"Teacher Qin, it is we who should thank you."
"Teacher Qin, please come again!"
Some students shouted loudly.
"If I have the opportunity, I will certainly come again."
Qin Hongwen nodded with a smile and then said, "Everyone, go quickly to eat and rest!"
With that, he turned off the microphone and began packing his things.
Some girls got up and crowded around, chattering and asking various questions.
Even some bolder, more confident girls found excuses to ask for his contact information.
Qin Hongwen had seen such situations many times and politely brushed them off with excuses.
"Nuannuan, look at them. They know there's no chance with Qin Tian, so now they're targeting his dad. They want to be your mom!"
Cheng Meng leaned over to Xia Nuannuan's ear and teased her quietly.
Xia Nuannuan blinked in surprise and looked at her, a mix of amusement and exasperation on her face, "What nonsense are you talking about!"
"When you marry Qin Tian, Teacher Qin will be your father too, right? Then aren't they trying to be your mom?"
Cheng Meng said matter-of-factly.
"My foot!"
Xia Nuannuan's pretty face blushed, and she rolled her eyes with mock annoyance.
Shen Siqi, overhearing their conversation, chuckled to herself while covering her mouth.
"Brother, can we leave a bit later? Let's have dinner in the cafeteria with Uncle Qin."
Xia Nuannuan said, looking at Qin Tian.
Qin Tian didn't refuse and nodded in agreement.
"Nuannuan, we'll be going now!"
Shen Siqi bid farewell.
"Okay!"
Xia Nuannuan smiled and nodded.
"Keep an eye on them, don't actually end up with another mom!"
Cheng Meng nudged her chin towards the girls in front, teasing her with a bright smile.
"Hurry up and eat your meal!"
Xia Nuannuan playfully slapped her, feeling a little embarrassed.
After Shen Siqi and the others left, Chu Yi and a few other senior students who had become friendly with Xia Nuannuan were also preparing to leave.
"What your classmate said is true, you should be careful."
Before leaving, Chu Yi leaned in and whispered to Xia Nuannuan.
Xia Nuannuan looked at them leaving with a wry smile.
"What did your senior say to you?"
Qin Tian asked.
"Nothing, nothing at all."
Xia Nuannuan shook her head hastily.
Qin Tian didn't press further, resting his chin on his hand and gazing towards the podium.
The girls with ulterior motives, after being rejected, left with lingering regret, leaving only a few who genuinely had questions about the lecture content and seized the opportunity to consult Qin Hongwen.
To these students, Qin Hongwen adopted a generous attitude, patiently offering guidance.
As students gradually left the classroom, only a handful remained.
Qin Tian and Xia Nuannuan sat there scrolling through their phones and chatting, waiting for Qin Hongwen to finish.
"I understand, thank you, Teacher Qin."
After receiving the desired answers, the last male student thanked Qin Hongwen with eyes full of admiration and respect.
"It's nothing, no need to thank me!"
Qin Hongwen nodded with a smile.
"I'm leaving now, goodbye Teacher Qin!"
"Okay, goodbye!"
After seeing the boy off, Qin Hongwen looked towards the two children waiting for him. A smile further deepened on his mature and handsome face.
"Uncle Qin, are you done?"
Xia Nuannuan asked with a smile.
"Yes, let's go, we're going to eat!"
Qin Hongwen beckoned.
"Okay!"
Xia Nuannuan responded cheerfully, took Qin Tian's hand, and quickly walked over.
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While eating in the cafeteria, the trio still attracted a lot of attention.
Fortunately, all three were accustomed to it and continued eating and chatting amongst themselves.
"Are we heading back to Yucheng after dinner, or tomorrow morning?"
Qin Hongwen asked.
"Brother?"
Xia Nuannuan's questioning gaze turned to Qin Tian beside her.
"Whatever, Nuannuan, you decide!"
Qin Tian replied casually while scrolling on his phone and eating.
Hearing this, Xia Nuannuan then asked Qin Hongwen, "Uncle Qin, do you want to go back today or tomorrow?"
"You've both had a long day of classes and are tired, and Xiao Tian will have to drive..."
"Uncle Qin, you can drive. Let's just go back after dinner!"
"Alright then, I'll drive."
Qin Hongwen nodded with a smile.
He was busy with work and didn't have much time, and indeed wanted to return to Yucheng as soon as possible.
This future daughter-in-law was truly a comfort.
The car was parked on campus. After eating their fill at the cafeteria, Xia Nuannuan went back to her dorm to pack her luggage, while Qin Tian and Qin Hongwen waited in the car.
Qin Hongwen took the driver's seat.
Qin Tian sat in the back seat.
Neither of them spoke, and the atmosphere was rather silent and oppressive.
Qin Hongwen tried several times to find a topic of conversation, but the words died on his lips.
Qin Tian looked down at his phone, regretting that he hadn't gone back to his dorm to pack a couple of changes of clothes.