These people might be humble and polite on a normal day, but in the torrent of people now leaving, everyone had their own path and pace.
Facing these academic seniors and authoritative professors, Wei Wu was keenly aware of how insignificant he was.
He couldn't even think about pushing his way through the crowd; even a slightly urgent shove filled him with pressure, terrified of causing any dissatisfaction or offense.
He could only shuffle forward cautiously, his eyes glued to the tall, straight back of the figure currently passing through the main doors.
He watched as Li Wen, accompanied by several titans of academia, was about to vanish completely from sight.
Wei Wu felt his heart sink as if submerged in ice water, leaving him with nothing but bitter frustration and unwilling disappointment.
'Did I... miss my chance after all?'
He lamented inwardly, his steps slowing unconsciously as he nearly gave up the futile chase.
