Old Ming was just teasing Old Wu, so he didn't say much. While issuing the certificate, he gave Zhong Wanwan some instructions:
"Tsinghua University's undergraduate courses are still very worthwhile to study. It won't hurt for students in related majors to attend them!"
This was genuinely for Zhong Wanwan's good, fearing she wouldn't have a solid grasp of the material. Zhong Wanwan wasn't ungrateful; she sincerely replied:
"I will definitely attend undergraduate academic courses frequently, so please don't worry about that!"
She wouldn't bother with academically unrelated fields of thought!
After resolving Zhong Wanwan's matter, Old Wu brought up the issue of the three siblings' identities:
"Old Ming, when it comes to exonerating someone, is it still possible to submit materials after they've died?"
Ming Lao pondered:
"Applying is definitely possible, but there's no need to rush. The priority is to bring back all the surviving veterans!"
In Ming Lao’s view, those who are already gone can be put on hold. In such cases, priority should always be given to those who are still alive and can contribute to science!
Elder Wu said urgently:
"Why is there no need to rush? My other disciple is still waiting at the farm. With his background and his father's extraordinary status, he won't pass the political review at all!"
The apprentice standing next to him, if he hadn't avoided the main issues, acted unreasonably, and only mentioned his abilities, things wouldn't have gone so smoothly.
This isn't over yet. If we get results, it would be a big problem if the higher-ups re-examine our identities!
Master Ming asked:
"Who are you in such a hurry for?"
Old Master Wu explained in detail:
"I recommended a junior brother to you before, named Zhong Muyang, do you remember him?"
Old Master Ming nodded:
"You said his talent for drawing is unparalleled, and of course I remember that!"
Old Wu was gratified, thankfully his old friend remembered:
"The pastor's son is just like his father. If he can't take the college entrance exam this year, it will be a loss not only for Tsinghua University, but also for China's science and technology!"
Elder Ming looked at Elder Wu with suspicion:
"Since it's so great, why didn't you insist on going with Comrade Xiao Zhong?"
Zhong? Old Master Ming suddenly realized:
"You old rascal, isn't Comrade Xiao Zhong also surnamed Zhong? Don't tell me she has absolutely no relation to your junior brother!"
How could it be such a coincidence that this old man ran into three people with such great talent, all of whom were surnamed Zhong? He wouldn't believe it even if you told him the truth!
Old Wu felt guilty:
"I knew you'd ask. I'm going to make changes, not to hold a nationwide talent search. How many geniuses am I going to encounter?"
"My junior brother was so proud and couldn't stand being humiliated, yet he left behind three good children!"
“But you know their identities. Even if the political vetting isn’t strict, the three kids’ identities are still in question. If this isn’t resolved, and the three kids are really ruined, I won’t have the face to face my junior brother when I die!”
The main reason is to cherish talent. The three children have studied so hard, and if they are rejected because of one's family background, it would be an enormous blow to them!
Old Ming glanced sideways at his old friend:
"I remember you told me that your junior colleague had dabbled in multiple areas, especially in aero-engine materials, and had also obtained a degree in that field?"
Old Wu glared:
"I'm telling you about the three children, why are you asking this? Even if he had some knowledge in this area, he's dead now, and I can't summon him back!"
Old Ming bargained:
"Didn't you say the three kids are talented? You've asked me to take two of them as my disciples. I'll definitely take my disciples' affairs seriously!"
These days, talented disciples are hard to find; if you come across one, you have to snatch him away!
Old Wu was about to refuse, but he swallowed his words and his eyes darted around:
"Two definitely won't work, since I found it first. But we're good friends, and I'm the easiest person to talk to. I'll let you have one, how about that?"
Songbai doesn't have a teacher yet, so this is a good opportunity to give him a push.
My old friend is academically brilliant and also very tactful in his dealings with people; he could mentor Songbai.
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