1979: My fiancée is a goddess

Chapter 298 Academic Exchange Program, Peek Through the Door

“Since the signing of the Sino-US Academic Exchange Agreement and the Sino-US Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement in 1978, the two sides have reached many agreements, including the exchange of students and scholars, joint scientific research and academic conferences, and intelligence and data sharing.

Now, the first batch of international students going to the United States have entered various universities to study, and the United States has also sent eight American students to study in China. It can be said that the results are remarkable. "

In the autumn afternoon, the sun gradually sets.

The lights were on in the spacious conference room of the Ministry of Culture.

The cast iron heating pipe in the corner of the wall continuously releases dry warm air.

The smoke makes people's eyes and throat dry and makes people drowsy.

A mature and intellectual female voice echoed in the conference room, talking about the core project of this meeting, which made everyone perk up.

"As for academic exchanges, in August this year, Mr. Rhodes, president of Cornell University, broke the freezing point of Sino-US educational exchanges for the first time and led a delegation to visit.

After returning from the visit, he highly praised my country's educational achievements in the American media, saying that Chinese higher education is in a "comprehensive transition state."

To this end, this time we, led by the Ministry of Culture, formally invited American universities to conduct academic exchanges, covering physics, chemistry, biology, literature, and other fields...

This project will influence the internationalization of domestic academic circles and promote the modernization of science and technology..."

Tang Minghua, dressed in a black women's suit, with decent manners and dignified temperament, held the microphone and delivered a speech in an orderly manner on the stage.

This foreign academic exchange seminar was personally organized by Tang Minghua.

Her eyes scanned the audience.

There was a large crowd of people sitting below the stage.

The leaders in suits and leather shoes, and the professors in Zhongshan suits and military coats, all dressed solemnly and had a serious air.

These are leaders and professors from various universities in Beijing.

The area on the table with the Beijing Normal University's brand name made Tang Minghua linger for a few more seconds.

My eyes fell on a mature woman wearing a black slim coat and a black turtleneck sweater underneath.

The two women looked at each other, with complicated and indifferent expressions, and then slowly looked away.

Tang Minghua continued the previous topic, describing the process, key points and significance of this academic exchange project...

Jiang Ting slowly turned the pen on her white fingertips and listened to the lecture calmly.

After a moment, a voice was heard.

"Does Professor Jiang know this Leader Tang?"

A fat, fair-faced, beardless man in his early fifties asked Jiang Ting with a smile.

Just now when he entered the meeting room, he saw Jiang Ting chatting with Director Tang on the stage for a long time outside, and they seemed to have a close relationship.

Now seeing the two of them looking at each other on and off the stage, he was even more certain of this.

Jiang Ting looked back and found that it was Vice President Xiao Jianshan.

Because she was not familiar with the place, she nodded indifferently and did not want to say more.

The vice-principal was not surprised, on the contrary his smile became even wider.

You should know that this leader Tang is no ordinary person. It is said that he is in the limelight in the Ministry of Culture and has a very strong background.

What he didn't expect was that Professor Jiang was actually related to this person.

"That's good, that's good. Why don't we meet and have a meal together after the meeting is over, and talk about this exchange project..."

Vice Principal Xiao Jianshan rubbed his hands and asked tentatively with a smile.

Hearing this, Jiang Ting felt unhappy and frowned slightly.

Naturally, she disliked such people who were trying to get ahead in life.

But this person is the vice president, so she couldn't refuse directly, so she responded casually, "Director Tang is very busy with official duties, I'm afraid we may not be able to meet him."

"That's it..."

Xiao Jianshan noticed the indifference in Jiang Ting's eyes, and felt a little dissatisfied at being rejected.

This female professor actually doesn't give him face?

But he still smiled on the surface and changed the subject, asking, "I have read the graduate student recruitment brochure at the end of the year. Professor Jiang plans to recruit a graduate student?"

Director Fang, who was standing by, saw the conversation between the two. Xiao Jianshan was not a broad-minded person and was worried that Professor Jiang, who had a cold personality, might offend him inadvertently.

So Director Fang said with a smile: "That's true. Lao Xiao, your nephew went to see Professor Jiang some time ago. Maybe he will be Professor Jiang's student in the future."

"Is there still this?"

Xiao Jianshan looked at Jiang Ting with some surprise.

As the vice-president, he is busy with official duties and does not manage the daily affairs of the school.

Therefore, he was not clear about his nephew's intentions and plans.

"of course."

Director Fang breathed a sigh of relief, looked at Professor Jiang and winked.

"That's true. Xiao Zimu has good academic performance."

Jiang Ting paused and said.

"Haha, it's good that Professor Jiang likes you. Professor Jiang is a top student who studied abroad. It's an honor for Zimu to be able to study under Professor Jiang. In the future, he will have to rely on Professor Jiang to teach him more knowledge."

Xiao Jianshan's unhappiness subsided a little and he spoke kindly.

"It's still unclear what the specific situation is."

Hearing this, Jiang Ting frowned slightly and said indifferently.

Although the vice-principal's words were quite friendly, the implication behind her words was that it was a foregone conclusion that his nephew Xiao Zimu would become her student.

It made her a little unhappy.

You have to know that this student place was specially prepared for Cheng Kaiyan, and no one else is allowed to get it.

If it weren't for Cheng Kaiyan, she would never have chosen to supervise graduate students.

As soon as these words came out, the scene suddenly became quiet.

Director Fang's mouth twitched. Professor Jiang is really the same as always...

"Ha ha……"

Vice Principal Xiao frowned, his face looking slightly gloomy.

The atmosphere suddenly became a little strange. The three of them stopped talking and turned to listen.

……

Four o'clock.

"This university academic exchange project adheres to the principle of being led by the Ministry of Culture. If universities have connections or the ability to promote exchanges between universities, they can also apply to the Ministry of Culture for funding..."

"Before the meeting ends, I would like to inform you that Mr. William Miller, Vice President of Stanford University, a world-class prestigious university, will arrive in Beijing with his team to visit Peking University in the near future. The two sides will have in-depth exchanges and discussions in the fields of computer science, economics and management, history and humanities, and all universities are welcome to actively participate."

"Meeting dismissed."

Tang Minghua solemnly announced on the stage.

“Stanford University visits Peking University?”

"This should be about introducing advanced management science and computer technology from the United States. Didn't the designer visit Stanford last year? In addition, the DJS-130 computer being researched by Peking University has also reached a critical stage..."

"Stanford only visited Peking University? Not necessarily?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the professors in the audience immediately started discussing heatedly and gathered towards Peking University.

The group from Beijing Normal University came over curiously, and there was amazement and envy in their eyes when they looked at the group from Peking University.

"Didn't Director Tang say that we can make the contact ourselves? Professor Jiang is a top student who studied in East Germany. He should be able to invite professors from Humboldt University of Berlin to visit our Beijing Normal University, right? If Professor Jiang can make this happen, I will give him credit for it."

At this time, Vice Principal Xiao looked at Jiang Ting and asked with a kind face and sincere tone.

Hearing this, everyone at Beijing Normal University couldn't help but look at Jiang Ting expectantly.

Humboldt University of Berlin is not an ordinary university. Its predecessor is the famous University of Berlin, the world's academic center during World War II.

However, after the division of East and West Germany and the construction of the Berlin Wall, the former world academic center, the University of Berlin, was also split into Humboldt University of Berlin and Free University of Berlin.

But a lean camel is still bigger than a horse. Today, the split Humboldt University of Berlin is still one of the world's top universities.

It would definitely be a great thing if we could invite Humboldt University of Berlin to visit Beijing Normal University.

"Probably not."

In response, Jiang Ting glanced at the vice-president and shook her head slowly.

The people of Beijing Normal University, who had just started to feel hopeful, were suddenly disappointed in her.

"This is almost impossible. That was East Germany... not West Germany. Besides, Professor Jiang was just an international student."

Director Fang frowned and came to Jiang Ting's rescue.

He could naturally see that the vice-president was deliberately making fun of Jiang Ting, even though he knew it was almost impossible to do.

"East Germany was under Soviet control. Given our current relationship with the Soviet Union..."

After hearing what Director Fang said, everyone reacted.

Stanford’s visit to Peking University was actually approved by the US government.

The same is true for Humboldt University of Berlin.

"Professor Jiang can't do it, forget it. Let's adjourn the meeting."

Vice Principal Xiao Jianshan waved his hand and said nonchalantly.

The group of people gradually dispersed, some went to Peking University, and some went back to their homes.

……

Half past four in the afternoon.

Inside the spacious and imposing building of the Ministry of Culture, the black leather boots of women reflected the lights above their heads, and the dull sound of the soles of the shoes hitting the ground echoed in the corridor of the building.

Jiang Ting walked out of the bathroom, with a black briefcase hanging from her thin shoulders.

He walked to the sink and leaned over to wash his hands.

His expression is calm and serious, and his movements are slow and meticulous.

For her, even washing hands is something that should be taken seriously.

A chaotic stream of water gushed out of the copper pipe, rushing over Jiang Ting's slender and beautiful hands. The water was icy cold, taking away the little warmth left in the woman's body.

In an instant, the jade hand suddenly lost its blood color and became as cold and white as death, with purple-blue blood vessels appearing on the back of the hand.

But the woman's expression remained the same, and a thoughtful look appeared in her dark and narrow phoenix eyes.

Today's meeting lasted most of the day.

Open from 10am to 4:30pm.

Fortunately, Jiang Ting had anticipated this and explained the situation to her two children at home in advance.

He intentionally left Cheng Kaiyan and Liu Xiaoli some space to be alone together, and even specifically told them the time to go home and the arrangements for the two of them for the day before leaving.

To the beautiful woman with whom Cheng Kaiyan had growing feelings, this was tantamount to betrayal of herself.

It's easy to imagine what this young couple would do and what would happen when no one was at home...

"Whoosh..."

"Kaiyan and Xiaoli wouldn't be that bold, right? They probably wouldn't..."

Thinking of this, the beautiful woman's expressionless and indifferent face suddenly changed, and her breathing became deeper.

Although I tried my best to comfort myself in my heart.

But when the two went home during the National Day holiday some time ago, Jiang Ting clearly discovered that her niece's lips were swollen from being kissed.

"No! We should go back earlier to check the situation!"

Jiang Ting's eyes became sharp. She withdrew her hands that were already numb from the cold, turned off the faucet, and was about to turn around and leave.

But at this moment, a hand pressed on her shoulder from behind.

A rare flash of impatience flashed across Jiang Tingfeng's eyes, and she was about to shake off the hand.

At this time, a familiar voice was heard:

"A-Ting, you are here? I have been looking for you for a long time!"

"Sister Minghua?"

Jiang Ting turned around and saw a familiar face appear in front of her.

"How are you?"

Tang Minghua looked at the woman in front of her who was as cold and aloof as before, and her heart couldn't help but tremble slightly.

Ever since the younger sister Ning Qiuyue came back from southern Xinjiang, the news that the third brother Ning Ruzheng and Jiang Ting had filed a report for a peaceful divorce in southern Xinjiang had spread throughout the family.

The old lady, who had just breathed a sigh of relief, almost fell ill from anger when she heard this sudden news.

The combination of these two things has a huge impact.

From what Tang Minghua herself saw, after the old lady fell ill, the family's attitude towards A Ting took a sharp turn for the worse.

From the initial slight affection to the current indifference like an ordinary person.

It was as if Jiang Ting, the daughter-in-law of more than ten years, had never existed in this family.

But Tang Minghua is different. She has seen how Jiang Ting has lived over the past decade.

What's more, Jiang Ting was introduced to Ning Ruzheng by Tang Minghua herself. Now that things have come to this, how can he not feel guilty?

It can be said that this tragic marriage was caused by Tang Minghua alone.

"fine."

Jiang Ting thought carefully about her recent experiences. It seemed that except for the matter of Cheng Kaiyan which made her a little distressed and irritated, her life was really good.

"That's good. If you have anything, remember to tell me. Just look for me."

Tang Minghua looked at her deeply, and finally felt relieved when she saw that her expression did not seem fake.

"Ah."

Jiang Ting looked very calm, but when Tang Minghua held her back, she felt a little anxious. She just wanted to go back quickly.

Go home and see what those two guys are doing at home.

"Has Jiajia come to see you recently?"

Tang Minghua knew that they saw each other less and less often nowadays, and wanted to find a topic to talk about.

"No."

"You don't have to blame her. She's been busy lately. Besides, Cheng Kaiyan's incident was a bit of a blow to her. Maybe after a while she'll figure it out and come see you."

Tang Minghua sighed. Her proud daughter finally fell in love with him, but Liu Xiaoli, who had called off the engagement, secretly contacted Cheng Kaiyan again, even before her daughter did.

"Hopefully."

"Is there something wrong at home?"

Tang Minghua asked with a frown. With a sisterly relationship of more than ten years between them, how could she not see that Jiang Ting was a little absent-minded?

"..."

Jiang Ting felt unusually guilty. To some extent, she had to go back and catch the adulterer!

"Forget it, if you have something to say, let's talk next time."

Tang Minghua shook her head and wondered, doesn’t this woman know that she can’t lie?
"Then I'll leave first."

When Jiang Ting heard this, she shook her hands, picked up her bag, and walked away hurriedly in her leather boots.

Da da da……

Footsteps echoed through the corridor.

Tang Minghua looked at Jiang Ting's hurried back and was speechless for a moment.

……

A little after five.

Jiang Ting parked the car downstairs and looked at the dormitory building in front of her.

I felt uneasy and hesitant for a moment.

Her reason told her that if Cheng Kaiyan and Liu Xiaoli broke that bottom line, they would be able to effectively suppress the emotions in her heart.

But her emotions were madly attacking her brain and her frozen heart, causing her heart to feel extremely painful, like being cut by a knife or stabbed by a needle.

Finally, Jiang Ting made a decision.

She walked up the stairs step by step and returned to the door of her house, then she carefully opened Fang Meng's door.

The living room was empty.

A bad thought flashed through Jiang Ting's mind, and her eyes trembled.

She took off her leather boots, not bothering to close the door, and walked barefoot on the floor without making any sound.

Slowly came to the door of Liu Xiaoli's room.

Jiang Ting held her breath and gently opened the door.

Fortunately, the door was not locked.

"Whoosh..."

Fearing that she would be discovered, Jiang Ting held her plump chest and lowered her body to the crack in the door, peering through it with her dark eyes.

I saw a young couple lying on the bed, hugging each other and whispering something.

For a moment, it was as if a pair of big hands tightly grasped Jiang Ting's heart, making it difficult for her to breathe.

She turned around as if escaping, and leaned against the cold wall. She slid down the wall weakly, and knelt on the floor, gasping for breath. Her cold and pale face was already covered with blush.

It was unknown how long it took before she calmed down and went back to the front door to turn the key and open it.

Then I took care of my clothes and housework.

Soon.

Liu Xiaoli and Cheng Kaiyan came out and shouted in unison: "Auntie, you're back?"

"Ah."

Jiang Ting sat on the sofa, legs crossed, calmly and naturally as usual, her slippers swaying on her toes.

"After a whole day of meetings, you must be tired, right? Kaiyan, come over here and give me a shoulder massage."

Liu Xiaoli came up to her aunt and gave her orders bluntly.

"coming."

Cheng Kaiyan also came over, sat next to her aunt and raised her hands to massage her shoulders and neck.

Jiang Ting closed her eyes and felt the soreness and comfort in her shoulders and neck. She suddenly asked, "Did you study hard today?"

"of course!"

Liu Xiaoli and Cheng Kaiyan looked at each other and nodded heavily.

"Haha, cover your neck before you lie!"

My aunt suddenly opened her eyes and said expressionlessly.

For a moment, the smiles on Liu Xiaoli and Cheng Kaiyan's faces slowly froze.

(End of this chapter)