After things settled down at the factory, Jiang Wanqing was called back to the lab by Professor Xue, who said there were some uncertain data points that she needed to verify.
"Wanqing, look here. I've done no less than a hundred experiments, and each time the data has a slight error. Do you think I'm right or wrong? After all, it's your idea, so I think you should come up with a solution."
Compared to some professors who like to lecture others, Professor Xue, even though he is over sixty, still humbly asks his students for advice, and Jiang Wanqing patiently explains things to him.
"This is not your fault, but the instruments in our current laboratory are not 100% accurate. However, this will not have a significant impact on the application of the results, and we can improve them in the future."
"Oh? The equipment in my lab is among the best in the country. Even my equipment can't reach that level of precision. Where else can you find instruments that can?"
When Professor Xue talked about the laboratory he had single-handedly set up, a look of pride truly appeared in his eyes. He preferred to believe that Jiang Wanqing was just trying to comfort him rather than that it was a problem with the equipment.
She smiled slightly. This experimental concept was not a product of this era, so it naturally needed to be used with contemporary instruments to achieve 100% accuracy. However, the forward-thinking nature of this experiment should have made people overlook this minor flaw, but Professor Xue was just a perfectionist...
"Don't be discouraged. I'm telling the truth. The absolutely precise instruments that can be used to conduct experiments with this idea are currently only in use abroad. I believe that it won't be long before they are introduced to China. With your prestige in the industry, you will definitely be one of the first to use them."
Professor Xue waved his hand: "No, no, we can't fall behind the foreigners. I've read so many papers, and even foreign countries don't have such a bold idea. How can we be held back by instruments? Let me think about it..."
He habitually paced back and forth, thinking as he did so, occasionally picking something up from the table.
He casually reached out and touched an application form. He glanced at it unintentionally, and suddenly his eyes lit up.
"Got it!"
"What happened?"
Jiang Wanqing tilted her head slightly, and before she could come to her senses, a form was suddenly stuffed into her hand.
"Application form for government-funded overseas travel..."
She mumbled it out, then suddenly her eyes widened: "This is..."
"I'm sure you've seen the recent news and policies. We've relaxed the rules in this area and are encouraging capable people to study abroad. Our school also has a quota. This list just came into my hands recently. Each of us professors who are qualified to recommend students can recommend one to the school. Then the school will select one from this batch and send them abroad along with other carefully selected students from other schools. This is a great opportunity!"
Jiang Wanqing noticed that Professor Xue's eyes were getting brighter as he spoke. If she remembered correctly, this had indeed happened in her previous life. At that time, Yuan Zhong had just helped the professor secure a research project with her help, and naturally became the only choice. After returning from abroad, his value and reputation soared, and he became noticeably arrogant...
"You mean you recommend me?"
But what's important right now isn't who goes abroad, but that Professor Xue is intentionally recommending her for the carefully selected spot, something she hadn't really thought about.
“That’s right. I can’t think of anyone else but you. Since you say that such equipment exists abroad, it’s only right that a promising student like you should get in touch with it, learn about it, use it, and then bring the technology back. I believe in you!”
Professor Xue patted her on the shoulder, seemingly placing high hopes on her, and the light in his eyes lingered for a long time.
For the first time, she hesitated in front of the professor...
Although the publicly funded overseas exchange program wouldn't last long, only a year, it was unnecessary for her. Her mind already contained knowledge unattainable in this era. Going abroad would only be a waste of time, and what about Cheng Ran? What about her parents? If anything unexpected happened during that year, she would truly be powerless to help.
She pushed the application form back to Professor Xue: "Thank you for your trust, but I have no intention of competing for this position. I don't need it. If you want to make a breakthrough, I have a better experimental idea that doesn't require going abroad."
"No, this time is different. If you want to advance further in the future, the experience of studying abroad will make it easier for you to move up. Do you understand what I mean?"
She was stunned to find that Professor Xue had such a deeper meaning and had thought of her so much.
"I……"
"Take it, go back and think it over carefully. Don't rush to refuse. If you're worried that the Cheng family kid can't live without you, then I'll go and talk to him and tell him not to hold you back! How old are you? Can't you even live without your wife for a year or two? How did he get through the first twenty-odd years of his life?"
These words made Jiang Wanqing chuckle. She wanted to say that there was some truth to it, but not entirely. However, the old professor had already planned out her future path, and it seemed rather hurtful if she resolutely refused twice in a row.
It would be better to take the application form back first, and then come up with a reason that he can accept without hurting him.
"Okay, I'll take it then, thank you."
"Don't be so polite. It's only right that capable people receive preferential treatment in terms of resources. I hate those good-for-nothings who occupy positions without doing anything. If you're not selected this time, I'll definitely go to the school and have a good talk with them!"
The old man was truly genuine; he had even considered the worst possible outcome. Jiang Wanqing felt a warm, bittersweet feeling in her heart that she had already earned Professor Xue's protectiveness even though she had only been enrolled for less than a year.
"This spot will definitely be awarded to the most suitable person."
Jiang Wanqing originally wanted things to develop as they did in her previous life, so she could avoid seeing that idiot Chen Zhong for a year. But Professor Xue was right. In matters like this, fairness is paramount. Even if she didn't get the qualification to go abroad, she shouldn't let incompetent people manipulate things!
She left the lab with the application form and ran into Chen Zhong on her way downstairs—a classic case of enemies meeting on a narrow road.
He chuckled and glanced at the watch in her hand: "That old geezer really did give this to you, but don't even think about it. This year's overseas exchange spot is only for me. Professor Huang's research has made great progress. If you know what's good for you, just obediently refuse to apply, otherwise you'll definitely lose badly!"
"Ha, is that so? Since you care so much, then I'm even less likely to let you have it!"
She strode downstairs, shoving him aside without a second thought, leaving him with a single sentence.
"Good dogs don't block the way, get out of the way!"
"You shameless woman! You won't listen to reason, so you'll have to suffer the consequences! Do you really think Old Man Xue can protect you for long!"
Jiang Wanqing ignored his nonsense and left him far behind, making him so angry that his face stiffened and he secretly made a vow.
"You just wait! The spot to go abroad is definitely mine!"
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