The whole August in Beijing was spent under thunderstorms, with the best weather being cloudy. It rarely cleared up, and every time people went out, they stepped in puddles, always coming back drenched.
Lin Qiming shook the umbrella, scattering raindrops. Some splattered on his shoes and pants, but he couldn't be bothered. After putting away the umbrella and wiping his face, he greeted the researchers on the ground floor before heading straight to the third-floor laboratory via the elevator.
After the pupil recognition was complete, the mechanical door opened, revealing the bustling people inside.
Lu Si hurried past him with documents in his arms, glanced sideways, and casually said, "You're back."
"Yeah," Lin Qiming ensured he'd changed into clean clothes before stepping through the door, "Has Teacher Rong gone home?"
