Chapter 266: The Gourd with the Sawed Mouth
The same restlessness also spread to the joint project team.
Xiaowen Yuqi's study abroad program was offered by several well-known universities, including the Agricultural University.
The group is full of elites from the Agricultural University, so it is natural for everyone to be moved. Even those who are usually very stable have become a little restless recently.
When Lu Youyou was halfway up the stairs, she heard people whispering around the corner.
"Fortunately, Du Yuelan is no longer here, otherwise she would have definitely been given the spot."
"Why? She looks clueless. I don't believe the teachers in the school are blind."
"He can get into the project team even though he knows nothing about anything. What's the big deal about getting a place to study abroad?"
"If you say that, I don't have the confidence to apply anymore. If Du Yuelan isn't there, there will be someone else. Who knows when someone will show up and get in through the backdoor?"
"If she's not here, then you should apply even more. I heard that the academy has already chosen Lu Fang, and there's still one spot left. If you don't fight for it, you'll get nothing!"
"Are you sure? Is it really Lu Fang?"
"Who else could it be if not him? There has been no one more outstanding than Lu Fang in the classes since 1977."
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Lu Youyou waited for a while and only came out from the stairs after the two people who were chatting left.
As soon as she entered the laboratory, she saw Lu Fang bent over his desk writing a report. He was no different from the past and did not show any excitement at all.
Lu Youyou couldn't help but laugh. This guy was quite steady, but those two were right about one thing. Lu Fang's level was indeed much higher than the others.
Soon Zhang Qun also came. Perhaps because he was older, he was not as impetuous as the others.
A few people greeted each other and started to go about their own business. Suddenly, someone knocked on the door and called Zhang Qun, saying that someone was looking for them outside.
Lu Youyou didn't care at first. When she went downstairs, she glanced casually and saw that it was Shen Fang who came.
Shen Fang seldom comes to the Agricultural University. She looked a little anxious, and it was unknown what urgent matter was going on.
Zhang Qun was pulled to the pavilion by his wife. Shen Fang looked around carefully and made sure that there was no one around before speaking.
"How is it going? What did your instructor say? Do you have any hope?"
Zhang Qun's face remained calm, and he comforted her, "I've already submitted the application, and the instructor said there's hope, so don't worry."
Shen Fang was not an impatient person, but this opportunity was too rare.
Both he and his wife are ordinary people with no background. Being sent abroad to study on government scholarship is like a carp leaping over the dragon gate, which is a life-changing event.
She majored in Chinese, so studying abroad had no chance of appealing to her. The whole family's hopes rested on her husband.
If Zhang Qun had ordinary qualifications, she would definitely not think too much about it, but who can blame him for his talent? Not only was he valued by his teacher, he was also included in the joint project team. No matter how you look at it, his chances are greater than others, so she couldn't help herself.
The couple had a very good relationship, and Shen Fang was also wholeheartedly thinking about Zhang Qun, always thinking about whether she could do something for him.
"How about..." Shen Fang gritted her teeth and revealed her plan, "How about you go ask Lu Youyou?"
Zhang Qun was stunned for a moment, and asked in confusion: "Why are you looking for Comrade Lu? She doesn't care about this?"
Shen Fang looked at her honest husband and was a little anxious: "Isn't she your team leader? If she can say something good for you, it will at least give you some points!"
She couldn't help but pull Zhang Qun's sleeve and whispered in his ear: "Don't underestimate her, her background is no worse than that of Du Yuelan!"
Shen Fang and Lu Youyou have been roommates for several years. Although Lu Youyou does not often live in the dormitory, she knows a little more than outsiders.
The plagiarism incident caused such a big fuss before, but in the end, the lecturer named Jiang Yu disappeared without a trace, and Lu Youyou was unharmed.
She believed that Lu Youyou was wronged, but the matter was handled too cleanly and neatly. It was obvious that Lu Youyou couldn't have no background at all.
Lu Youyou may not be able to get a place in the Agricultural University, but she can always play a supporting role. After all, she has the relationship of roommate and she can always have some face, right?
It’s not like Zhang Qun is incompetent. If the candidates are similar, maybe Lu Youyou’s words will be the final straw.
Zhang Qun was somewhat helpless. He and Lu Youyou were just ordinary "colleagues", or even "superiors and subordinates". Even if his wife and the other party were roommates, it would not be easy for him to ask others to speak for him in such matters.
And he believed in himself. If they were ranked purely based on performance and ability, he would be the next in line after Lu Fang.
Shen Fang was so anxious that she stamped her feet. No matter whether Lu Youyou could help or was willing to help, it wouldn't hurt to mention it to her shamelessly.
"Don't be so rigid. It doesn't matter if it doesn't work out. Let's try our best. Man proposes, God disposes. What do you think?"
Zhang Qun was silent for a while, and finally rejected Shen Fang's proposal.
"I just need to do my best, why should I cause trouble for others?"
Shen Fang was really helpless now. She had always thought that being kind and honest were advantages, but she didn't expect that at such an important moment it would become such a headache.
Apart from sighing, she didn't know what to say. How about she go talk to Lu Youyou herself?
As she was thinking this, a familiar figure appeared in her peripheral vision.
"Youyou!" Shen Fang waved immediately.
Lu Youyou originally wanted to take a detour, but unfortunately this was the only way downstairs.
She had excellent hearing and as soon as she came down she heard Shen Fang's voice coming from the wind. She stopped immediately, but before she could leave, Shen Fang had already seen her.
"Hello." Lu Youyou could only greet them with a smile.
Shen Fang quickly pulled her husband over. This was a rare opportunity, so when would they talk about it?
However, Zhang Qun was like a gourd with its mouth sawed off, and he refused to open his mouth no matter what. Shen Fang was so anxious that she had to do it herself.
"Youyou, I... cough cough cough..."
Before she could finish her words, Zhang Qun grabbed the corner of her clothes from behind, and Shen Fang was caught off guard and choked.
Zhang Qun's face turned red instantly, and even his ears and neck turned red. He didn't do it on purpose, he just used too much force in a hurry.
He patted his wife's back in a panic. Shen Fang finally recovered, but the courage she had just had disappeared with a cough.
Lu Youyou saw it all, but she didn't say anything. She just said she had other things to do and left early.
She really can't help with this.
I don’t know how this couple communicated. When Lu Youyou saw Zhang Qun again, he was still the same, even further away from her.
Zhang Qun did this for several days in a row, completing his tasks meticulously, doing what he was supposed to do without saying a single unnecessary word.
Now Lu Youyou's evaluation of him has risen a bit.
When doing research, one needs to be patient. It's not that you can't fight for it, but study abroad places are very valuable to each university, and the internal balance is bound to be complicated. How can she, an outsider, interfere?
Shen Fang was a little desperate and tried all kinds of treatments, but fortunately Zhang Qun was able to keep his composure.
However, one more thing can be mentioned in the project report. As a team member, Zhang Qun exceeded the task requirements and should be praised.
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