Skylar's grasp of the material was precise, her interpretations bold, and for the first time in a long while he found his mind sparked by someone outside his circle. He leaned forward, his usual aloofness forgotten. "You have read closely," he admitted, his voice carrying a note of reluctant respect. "Most overlook that detail."
Skylar's smile widened, her enthusiasm undimmed. "I think your solutions could be expanded. Imagine combining resonance therapy with environmental modulation. It could change everything."
The idea was daring, and Jian Wei found himself genuinely engrossed. Hours slipped by unnoticed as they debated case studies, dissected data, and sketched out hypothetical models. For Jian Wei, who usually preferred solitude, the conversation was unexpectedly invigorating.
