The Red Era, the Opening University Speech

Chapter 167: The Sour Taste of the Two Headmasters

A few people chatted for a while, and soon, Master Qian Wu came over, accompanied by an old acquaintance, Guo Mo.

As soon as they met, Jiang Nanxiang and Lu Ping couldn't help but say sarcastically: "Principal Guo, you got a great bargain this time!"

Hearing this, Guo Mo was stunned for a moment, then looked at Li Mu and asked in surprise: "Are you planning to study for a master's degree at HKUST?"

He really didn't expect Li Mu to come.

In terms of teaching and research capabilities, both China Europe International Business University and Peking University are far ahead of them.

Guo Mo was not only the president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, but also the president of USTC at the time!

"I do have this plan, but I don't know if Professor Qian is willing to accept me as a student." Li Mu looked at Master Qian Wu standing beside him, feeling a little uneasy.

The latter smiled and said, "Yes, why not? I have been waiting for this day for a long time."

"Thank you, Professor Qian. No, I should call you teacher. I will study hard in the future and live up to your reputation!" Li Mu said excitedly.

No one would be able to resist becoming a student of Mr. Qian, one of Xia Country's idols!
Seeing this, several people nearby couldn't help but smile, and Jiang Nanxiang and Lupin were even more envious.

It’s okay that Guo Mo took advantage of the situation, but the key point is that he didn’t put in any effort at all. How is this different from winning without doing anything?
……

After the graduate supervisor was determined, Professor Qian's afternoon class was cancelled because USTC, PBC Institute of Technology, and Peking University were holding academic salons.

Several deans and principals surrounded Li Mu and went to the salon.

Halfway through the walk, Guo Mo seemed to remember something and said, "By the way, Li Mu, after you finish your graduate studies, do you have any thoughts on pursuing a doctorate?"

This question made Jiang Nanxiang, Lu Ping and Master Qian Wu stunned.

At this time, the Xia Kingdom's education evaluation system did not have a doctoral degree.

If you want to get a doctorate degree, you can only go to Big Brother, but given the current relationship between the two sides, this road is basically blocked.

Li Mu also knew this, so he was very surprised and asked: "Dean Guo, don't we have a doctorate degree?"

"It didn't happen before, but it may happen in the future." Guo Mo smiled and explained when he saw that everyone looked puzzled:

"The Ministry of Culture and Education invited me to discuss with Leader Qiu about your further studies, and we happened to talk about the establishment of a degree system."

"In fact, there are already many schools in Xia Country that have the foundation to train doctoral students."

"The higher-ups are already drafting regulations to improve the degree system, which will be implemented soon. As long as you are willing, you will be one of the first batch of doctors in Xia Country."

"Degrees and such are not important. I just want to study and research well with my teacher." Li Mu looked at Master Qian Wu and said.

Guo Mo laughed and said, "No, no, you can study for a master's and a doctorate degree with Professor Qian, right?"

"Don't worry, our university will definitely provide you with the best learning and experimental conditions."

"If you need anything, you can always come to me and I will do my best to satisfy you."

At this time, Master Qian Wu suddenly said, "One more thing. Even if you follow me to study physics in the future, I will not interfere with your research in semiconductors, chemical metallurgy, and agronomy."

"Your achievements in these three fields have surpassed most scholars. It would be a pity to give up now."

His words made Jiang Nanxiang and Lupin nod repeatedly.

So the reason why they wanted to recruit Li Mu was because his talent was so strong, right?

An idea even arose in Guo Mo's mind. He wanted to see where Li Mu's limit was.

After thinking for a while, he said:

"I think that not only should there be no restrictions on research in semiconductors, chemical metallurgy, and agronomy, but there should also be no restrictions on research in other areas."

"He has such great talent and he's still young. As long as he has enough energy and it doesn't cause any major damage to his body, he can definitely study more fields."

"Maybe he can give us some surprises then."

"This is outrageous!" Li Mu screamed in his heart. He was already having a hard time studying crop cultivation and physics, so how could he have the energy to learn other things?

He wants the title of "all-rounder", but he doesn't really want to be an all-rounder!
However, Jiang Nanxiang and his companions did not find it strange at all. Instead, they nodded in approval and looked at him with expectant eyes.

Teacher Qian Wu even said, "What Dean Guo said makes sense. As long as it does not affect your study of physics, I will not ask you to study other things."

"Thank you, Dean Guo, and teacher for your understanding." Li Mu sighed helplessly in his heart, but still said words of thanks.

It is impossible to refute it, after all, he will definitely continue to study other things in the future.

……

After being officially accepted as a student by Master Qian Wu, Li Mu finally felt relieved that the heavy stone in his heart had fallen to the ground.

After returning to Beijing Institute of Technology, he first went to find Qian Shuyan, told him what happened today, and then proposed to return the faculty and staff dormitories to the school.

It is not easy to find accommodation in this era. Even if he comes to Beijing Institute of Technology in the future, his frequency will not be often. There is no need to occupy the toilet without doing anything, which will easily arouse jealousy.

Qian Shuyan was both angry and amused by his words, but after thinking it over again and again, he agreed to his request.

Afterwards, Li Mu returned to the dormitory and greeted General Zhao.

If he wants to go to HKUST, the latter must go with him, and this matter must be reported to the Security Committee first.

Seeing Li Mu preparing to pack up, Army Officer Zhao said quickly, "I'll take care of the packing. You can just focus on your research."

"Thank you, Brother Zhao." Li Mu did not act pretentiously. He really needed to seize the time to study now.

Becoming Mr. Qian’s student is not the end, but just the beginning.

……

When Li Mu looked up, the sunset outside the window had already dyed half the sky red.

He stood up and stretched his body. He thought to himself, "It seems that strengthening the exercise is effective. At least I don't have so much back pain this time."

As he thought about it, he walked out of the dormitory and prepared to go to the cafeteria to eat.

Halfway through the walk, I saw a familiar figure walking hurriedly.

"Wang Ya." Li Mu called out, stopping the figure that almost passed by him quickly, "Why are you walking so fast? I never see you so enthusiastic about eating."

"I'm going home, but my bicycle is broken, so I'm going to borrow one from Zhang Kai." Wang Ya stopped and said.

Li Mu immediately said: "Why are you looking for him? He and Li Jian may not be here at the moment. I will lend it to you."

"No, you have to go to the research institute tomorrow and I can't waste your time." Wang Ya refused without even thinking about it.

If she borrowed Li Mu's bicycle, then Li Mu might have to walk to the Semiconductor Research Institute tomorrow.

Wasting Li Mu's time for her own sake was not what she wanted to see.

"Is the road far? If not, I can take you back." Li Mu thought for a moment and said.

Although he could say he was going to borrow a bicycle, Wang Ya would definitely ask what if he couldn't borrow one.

Instead of arguing here, you might as well send her back yourself.

Wang Ya hesitated and said, "It's not far, but..."

"If it's not far, let's go." Li Mu smiled and selectively ignored the words she didn't finish. ...

Go back to the dormitory to get the bicycle.

Li Mu followed Wang Ya's instructions and traveled through the streets of Kyoto.

The girl sitting sideways in the back seat of the car was wearing a white sari, like a bunch of blooming lilies.

Half an hour later, Li Mu stopped in front of a large courtyard.

There were a few old men and women standing at the door, chatting. When they saw two people riding bicycles over, their eyes lit up slightly, like a cat smelling fish.

Li Mu turned around and asked, "Is this the place?"

"Well, thank you." Wang Ya nodded slightly, and imperceptibly loosened her hand that had been holding the corner of his clothes while being stared at by the elderly men and women.

Li Mu smiled and said:
"You're welcome. We're all classmates."

"Okay, now that the person has been delivered, I will leave first."

"If you need anything, you can always tell me."

After he finished speaking, he looked at Wang Ya quietly.

Coming home suddenly, something must have happened.

But Wang Ya obviously did not tell him her plan. She just nodded slightly and planned to walk into the compound.

Seeing this, Li Mu sighed slightly in his heart and could only turn around and leave.

At this moment, a voice suddenly sounded: "You, you are Li Mu, I have seen you before."

A middle-aged woman with a kind face suddenly came over from the other end of the alley. After getting closer and seeing his face clearly, she smiled happily.

"Are you, Wang Ya's mother?" Li Mu took a look and quickly remembered her.

Seeing that he still remembered her, Wang Ya's mother said happily: "Yes, it's me. Thank you for sending Xiaoya back. It must have been hard work."

The two chatted for a few words when Wang Ya heard the voice and walked back, saying with a stern face: "Mom, didn't you say you were sick? How could you lie?"

"I didn't say that. You still remember to come back. You haven't been home for half a month." Wang Ya's mother glanced at her daughter, with some complaints in her tone, but more of heartache:
"You take your studies very seriously, and I won't stop you, but you have to take care of your health, right?"

……

Hearing her mother's caring words, Wang Ya's stern face quickly softened, revealing a hint of helplessness.

After talking for a while, Wang Ya's mother remembered that Li Mu was still beside her, and hurriedly said, "Little Li, come in and sit down. Auntie will cook some of her specialties for you."

"No, Auntie. I've already eaten." Li Mu quickly waved his hand to refuse.

But just as he finished speaking, his stomach rumbled like thunder.

The sound was surprisingly loud, and Wang Ya, who had been scolded for a long time and was feeling a little depressed, couldn't hold back her laughter.

Seeing her daughter's smile, Wang Ya's mother was stunned and her eyes moved between her and Li Mu.

She pulled Li Mu inside and said, "You said you're not hungry, come in."

"Really, no need, Auntie. I eat a lot. How can I have the nerve to eat in your house?" Li Mu kept refusing, but Wang Ya's mother ignored him and pulled him inside.

Although he can cook enough food for ten people every day, he doesn't look fat at all. From the outside, he doesn't look like a big eater at all.

"No matter how much you eat, it's only three or four bowls of rice. How much can you eat? It won't make us go bankrupt." Wang Ya's mother said as she pulled people in with a smile.

Wang Ya behind him was hesitant to speak, because Li Mu could really bankrupt their family.

She is a college student and her mother also works in the street office. With the subsidies from the martyrs' families, their life is a little tight, but they can get by.

But if Li Mu were allowed to have one meal, the family would have to eat steamed bread for the next half month.

……

Wang Ya's mother first brought Li Mu home and sat him down, then went to the kitchen to cook.

"Don't worry, I won't eat too much." Seeing Wang Ya following in worriedly, Li Mu explained awkwardly.

Although he was hungry, he was not unable to bear it. He would just eat a little and then eat again when he returned to school.

Wang Ya rolled her eyes and said:
"I'm not worried about you eating too much."

"It's my mom. I always feel like there's something wrong with her."

"She is usually kind to people, but she wouldn't go to the extent of inviting people to her home for dinner."

Hearing this, Li Mu smiled and said jokingly: "Maybe Auntie saw you bringing a boy back for the first time and thought we were..."

"What?" Wang Ya looked at Li Mu quietly, with a beautiful blush on her cheeks.

Li Mu remained calm and said as if jokingly:
"We're dating!"

"As a mother, there is no way I wouldn't worry about my children. Take my two younger sisters at home for example. If they bring a boy home in the future, I will have to find out more about him."

"If he's a shady person... never mind, I won't say anything. Just thinking about it makes me clench my fists!"

When he said this, Li Mu couldn't help but wave his fist, as if there was really a little yellow-haired boy in front of him.

It is difficult for people who don’t have a sister to understand this feeling.

Since childhood, I have liked to follow you around, call you brother sweetly in your ear, and act cute and coquettish with you - suddenly one day, I brought back a yellow-haired boy from outside!
What an explosive feeling that is!
Wang Ya looked at his changing expression and suddenly couldn't help laughing again: "It's really not easy to be your sister. I'll have to get through you when I date someone in the future."

"Of course." Li Mu said as a matter of course.

……

Outside the house, Wang Ya's mother, who had just finished steaming the rice, was about to go to the neighbor's house to borrow some eggs when she suddenly heard bell-like laughter coming from the room.

She stared blankly for a moment, hesitated for a long time, but still couldn't help but walked closer.

It has been so long since her husband passed away, and she has seldom seen her daughter smile, otherwise she would not have suddenly invited Li Mu to stay for dinner.

There were voices coming from the room, all using words I couldn't understand, programming, J language, D bullets...

Wang Ya's mother quietly stuck her head out, and unexpectedly met Li Mu's gaze.

Wang Ya, who noticed the change in Li Mu's eyes, also turned around.

She saw her mother and frowned slightly: "Mom~"

"Auntie, just get us something to eat. Don't make it too much trouble. I have to go home in the evening." Li Mu saw that Wang Ya's mother was stunned for a moment, so he spoke up to help her out.

Wang Ya's mother reacted immediately and said quickly:

"That won't work. You're a guest and Xiaoya's classmate. She must have bothered you a lot. I have to prepare something delicious for you."

"And I'd like to ask you to keep an eye on her in school and not let her continue to study so hard, otherwise she will ruin her health sooner or later."

"Mom, Li Mu has already graduated. It's useless even if you talk to him." Wang Ya said with her head down.

Thanks to the book friend "Zhazhenhaokuai" for another reward of 500 coins
Thanks to the book friend "Yu Min" for rewarding 100 points
Thanks to the book friend "梦里继续睡" for rewarding 100 coins
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(End of this chapter)