Chapter 131 Questioning her on the spot, where is she? (Part 2)
This year's physics competition summer camp training site is still set up at Q University as in previous years, and the scope of activities is basically confined to the physics building, which is convenient for Xu Kaiqing.
But even so, before the news came out, no one thought he would go to the scene in person.
After all, it didn’t happen in previous years, so it doesn’t deserve it this year!
So when Xu Kaiqing took the initiative to offer a speech at the opening ceremony, everyone was stunned.
After a while, he finally reacted in a daze.
Professor A: "I had a physical examination last week, and there's nothing wrong with my ears!" Why do I seem to be hallucinating?
Professor B: "The sun rises from the west?"
Professor C swallowed hard, but he didn't doubt what he heard. He was worried that Xu Kaiqing hadn't expressed himself clearly, so—
"Could you please say it again?"
Xu Kaiqing was amused by their reactions: "Look at you! You're just going to have a talk, aren't you? Why make such a fuss?"
"As for that!"
The last time you gave a public speech was at the awarding ceremony for the Order of China, the one before that was at the UN Climate Summit, and the one before that was at the International Quantum Computing Summit...
It's obviously not on the same level as a small opening ceremony!
No one has ever thought of inviting Xu Kaiqing to the scene, even though he still holds the title of Director of the National Competition Committee.
Firstly, the old professor is quite old, and he is afraid that his body cannot bear the constant tossing and turning.
Secondly, there are many people and things happening in such occasions, and accidents are very likely to happen. If Xu Kaiqing wants to go, he must arrange for bodyguards to accompany him and be responsible for his personal safety.
Xu Kaiqing felt that it would cause too much trouble, so he generally did not show up except on occasions where he had to attend.
Finally, he is really too busy. He has to turn down at least eight meetings and speeches every day. Wouldn't it be nice to just do experiments and write papers behind closed doors?
So, when he took the initiative to ask to go to the opening ceremony, everyone was so surprised.
It's really too abnormal...
"Professor, the clothes have been delivered. Do you want to hang them up first or change into them right away?" Assistant Xiao Zhang came in from outside, holding a neatly ironed suit in his hand.
Several professors were shocked again.
This is a battle robe, a "killer weapon" that is not easily worn, but it was arranged quietly?
Xu Kaiqing himself didn't find it strange at all and seemed quite satisfied: "Is it ironed by the Shen family? It looks so shiny! Change it, change it now!"
He is going to meet the "goddess" soon!
He recently learned a new word online—"goddess"! He was worried about whether he could be worthy of her, he thought secretly.
Xiao Zhang quickly stepped forward to help, and it was not appropriate to keep the professors any longer as they were changing clothes!
"Then Professor Xu, we'll be leaving first. How about I arrange for you to give the speech first?"
"Okay, you guys decide."
Yes! I really want to go!
The three of them filed out, each silent and thoughtful at first, but then they started discussing directly—
A: "Professor Xu is a little abnormal." is a declarative sentence.
B: "I think so too."
C: “…”
A: "Why don't you speak?"
C: "I'm wondering if there are any female professors among the guest speakers we've invited this time."
B: "Huh?"
C: "Why else would Mr. Xu dress so elegantly? Not only do women dress to please themselves, men do too."
hiss……
The other two gasped.
"That's impossible, isn't it? Everyone knows that Mr. Xu has devoted his entire life to science. He never married, never had children, and his heart and eyes were filled with his experimental data."
"I also think this is outrageous. Maybe Mr. Xu just wants to express his importance to this summer camp? After all, there's a mission from above..."
"Believe it or not, forget it! Why don't you allow the old house to catch fire? The most beautiful sunset is red? I think it would be nice for Mr. Xu to find a like-minded partner. At least he won't be too lonely in his later years."
The other two were silent.
Yes, Mr. Xu has always lived for scientific research and has never lived for himself for a single day...
"The four characters 'Unparalleled in the Country', you think it's that easy to come here?"
The wind blows silently and the sun shines brightly.
At three o'clock in the afternoon, the lecture hall was packed and the opening ceremony was held as scheduled.
There weren't so many people originally. There were only twenty-five people in total who were shortlisted for the summer camp. They sat neatly in the first row. The rest all came for Xu Kaiqing, and most of them were students from Q University.
"Don't they even see Professor Xu often?"
"Professor Xu is usually very busy. He's either attending academic conferences or doing research in the lab, monitoring data. He occasionally supervises doctoral students and guides their dissertations. As for undergraduate and master's students, it's difficult for them to meet him!"
"Aren't we lucky this time?"
"It's more than just luck, it's simply a miracle!"
“…”
The host came on stage and welcomed everyone. Then he gave a brief introduction to the training camp. Finally, the highlight came -
"Now, we would like to invite Professor Xu Kaiqing to come to the stage and give a speech!"
Wow!
Suddenly, there was thunderous applause.
Xu Kaiqing stuffed the small mirror back into Xiao Zhang's hand, adjusted the collar of his shirt, and adjusted his facial expression. Then he walked onto the stage and sat on the chair that had been prepared in advance.
In front of him was a podium with a loudspeaker microphone on it. Hot tea was also prepared for him to moisten his throat. Two security guards stood on the left and right of the stage, and there were two more on standby behind the scenes.
"Classmates, hello everyone, I am Xu Kaiqing..."
The manuscript had been prepared long ago and he had memorized everything, so he didn't have to look down at the speech.
As Xu Kaiqing spoke, he cast his gaze towards the audience, first scanning the first row. No one...
Second row, still nothing.
There is no third row, fourth row...
Anything further away, his eyes were blurry and he couldn't see clearly.
But if he remembered correctly, students in previous summer camps always sat in the first row, and the teachers in charge would strictly count the number of people and never make any mistakes.
But this year he didn't see Jiang Fuyue in the first row, and his heart sank.
"...Looking at the list, there are twenty-five people shortlisted for this year's summer camp. Are they all here?"
The leading teacher responded happily from the audience: "Everyone is here!"
Xu Kaiqing couldn't help but frown, and with a quick glance, he saw that there were indeed twenty-five.
Ling Xuan also frowned.
Jiang Fuyue clearly didn't come, but the other party said he was there. What's going on?
A hint of surprise also flashed in Ren Xinghe's eyes, but he said nothing and listened to Xu Kaiqing's speech with a normal expression.
Zhao Yongtao also came today, dressed very formally in a suit and tie.
As a representative of the Imperial Capital Competition Committee, he was able to sit in the center-right position of the leadership seat, not the highest, but not low either.
Next to them are representatives from other units.
Zhao Tong completed the camp entry procedures smoothly this morning and is now sitting in the first row of student seats.
Zhao Yongtao glanced in that direction and couldn't help but feel a strong sense of pride.
His granddaughter is indeed the best. After all, she has his surname and was raised by him.
As long as you pass the selection for this summer camp and show up at an international competition, regardless of whether you win a prize in the end, it will be enough to be admitted to the highest institution of learning in China.
Of course, this requires some work.
But they are all minor issues.
Zhao Yongtao has already begun to imagine his precious granddaughter's ecstatic look when she receives the admission notice from Q University in the near future.
At this moment, there seemed to be a small commotion at the scene.
Zhao Yongtao came to his senses and found that Xu Kaiqing on the stage had stopped speaking. He was now looking at the students below with a serious face and without any concealment.
Assistant Xiao Zhang saw that something was wrong and immediately stepped forward and asked nervously, "Mr. Xu, is there any problem?"
Xu Kaiqing didn't respond. He glanced at the twenty-five students in the front row again, then turned to the teacher leading the group: "Where's Jiang Fuyue?"
The microphone was still on, so no matter how soft the voice was, it could reach every corner of the venue. What's more, Xu Kaiqing's voice was not soft at all, and it could even be said to be a bit aggressive.
When Xiao Zhang heard the tone, he knew that the old man was angry.
This was not something he could control, so he tactfully stepped aside, waited quietly, and sincerely chanted sutras and mourned for the person who was about to be unlucky in his heart.
The teacher in charge was suddenly called out and was a little confused: "Who are you talking about?"
Xu Kaiqing spoke into the microphone, emphasizing each word: "Jiang Fuyue, first place in this year's semi-finals, the only one in the country to get a perfect score. Where is she?"
The teacher in charge took out the list from his bag with trembling hands. Jiang Fuyue, Jiang...
There is no one with the surname Jiang!
In the audience, Ling Xuan raised his eyebrows, surprised that Professor Xu said Jiang Fuyue's name right away.
Ren Xinghe was stunned at first, then a look of contemplation flashed in his eyes.
As for Zhao Yongtao...
He was already trembling all over and sweating profusely. Where was his previous composure?
How is that possible?
How, how does Professor Xu know Jiang Fuyue?
Isn’t he just an ordinary student with slightly higher scores?
Second update, 3,000 words.
(End of this chapter)
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