Chapter 380: Thank the Dog for the Invitation, Eat His Cake (Part 1)
Xie Dingyuan: "Okay."
He wants it?
He actually wanted it? !
Zhong Ziang watched helplessly as the cake and the packaging box in front of him were sent to his uncle.
It was Jiang Fuyue who handed it over personally.
"No...I..." I didn't say I definitely didn't want it!
"Hmm?" Jiang Fuyue looked at him inquiringly.
Zhong Ziang forced a smile: "Nothing..."
Just when I was feeling depressed, I heard Jiang Fuyue say, "There's one more thing."
He glanced up: "Anything else?"
Now I dare not say no.
Jiang Fuyue took something out of her bag: "Homework."
Zhong Ziang: “?”
"I asked Yici. The Chinese exam consists of two classical Chinese translations and one composition. There's one math exam, and both biology and chemistry exams consist of workbooks. There are two physics exams. Also, I've applied for a deferral for your physical exam this semester."
Zhong Ziang: “?” I’m deaf and can’t hear you.
Jiang Fuyue saw that he was confused and asked considerately, "Do you need me to repeat it?"
“…No, no need.”
"Okay, let's get started."
"Start what?"
Jiang Fuyue: "Do your homework! I heard from Yi Ci that he always watches you finish before leaving."
“…” Damn! Yi Ci, you bastard!
"Should I do math or physics first?" Both subjects are exam papers.
Thinking of the fear of being dominated by the Moon Goddess on the table tennis court, Zhong Ziang felt a chill in his heart.
"Ouch—my feet hurt!"
Jiang Fuyue: “?”
"It started suddenly. I wasn't prepared at all and I don't know what happened!" After saying that, he hugged his knees and screamed loudly.
On the side, Xie Dingyuan said in a cold tone: "Pretend."
Jiang Fuyue: “…”
Zhong Ziang: “…”
In the end, Zhong Ziang forced himself to complete a math test, and Jiang Fuyue suggested leaving.
"Huh? Leaving so soon?"
"Then I won't leave. Take out your physics test paper and continue working on it."
"Ah! It's almost six o'clock," Zhong Ziang pretended to check his watch. "The sun is starting to set. You're a girl, so you should go home early. It's safer that way."
Jiang Fuyue's mouth twitched.
At this time, Xie Dingyuan stood up and said, "I'll take you there."
The words of refusal were already on the tip of her tongue, but the man had already passed her and walked straight to the front. Seeing that she didn't catch up, he couldn't help but look back: "Aren't you leaving?"
Jiang Fuyue then followed.
She noticed that Xie Dingyuan had put on a coat on purpose. There was not a single wrinkle on his loose suit, and the buttons were neatly buttoned.
This man has an old-fashioned decency, he is polite, polished and gentlemanly.
"You don't have to send me off specially." Jiang Fuyue said.
"It's my duty," he said.
The two of them remained silent all the way.
After leaving the hospital building, the afterglow of the setting sun slanted onto the tree-lined avenue, lengthening the figures of a man and a woman walking side by side.
"Thank you for coming to see Zhong Ziang."
Jiang Fuyue curled her lips: "I don't think he wants me to come."
Xie Dingyuan: "He just doesn't want to do his homework."
There was another silence, and the wind blew through the branches, making a rustling sound.
Suddenly, "I have an experimental project, I wonder if you are interested?"
"Me?" Jiang Fuyue was slightly surprised.
Given Xie Dingyuan's scientific research status in China, once he sends out a signal, there will definitely be people scrambling to get in on the action.
But judging from his previously published papers, there are almost no second authors, which shows that he is accustomed to independent research and does not often use the collaborative model.
Then why extend an olive branch to yourself?
The man didn't ignore the question in her eyes. "My research is in biochemistry, occasionally involving mathematics and computers, but rarely physics. I need an assistant who must have a strong knowledge of physics and creative physical thinking."
What kind of research requires involvement of both biochemistry and physics?
Jiang Fuyue was a little curious.
But reason prevailed: "If Professor Xie needs an assistant, I think many big names in the physics community would be willing to serve. Why did you choose me?"
Xie Dingyuan analyzed it for her——
"First, when I saw the draft of your paper while borrowing my lab, I knew you had the ability, and your subsequent outstanding performance at the IPhO competition only confirmed this. Even more remarkable is the interdisciplinary thinking you demonstrated in that paper, combining biology and physics. This is truly rare, and a level of achievement that even many accomplished physicists struggle to achieve."
"So, I think you are a good fit for this project."
"Another point is that the research process requires a lot of modeling. Although we have professional modelers, the simulation results are often relayed back to the modelers, and the final product is likely to differ from the original imagination. It would be best if the researchers could model the models themselves. And your computer skills are no problem for this."
Jiang Fuyue sighed softly: "You seem to have more confidence in myself than I do?"
He thought for a moment and said seriously, "Maybe this is the case... those involved are confused, while those who are on the sidelines can see things more clearly?"
Jiang Fuyue: "Do we need to publish a paper on the project results?"
"Yeah." The man nodded.
"Then I want authorship, second author."
"good."
Jiang Fuyue was really surprised this time.
Originally, she just mentioned it casually to test the other party's bottom line, but she didn't expect Xie Dingyuan to agree so immediately.
You know, an ordinary university professor will not easily give authorship to a common paper he publishes, let alone a big shot like Xie Dingyuan, whose every paper is full of real material.
Maybe it can be published in a journal like Nature or Science.
He actually made her the second author? !
Xie Dingyuan's eyes lit up with joy: "Then I'll take it as your agreement."
"No... I'm just a high school student, are you really at ease?"
"Your knowledge and thinking ability far exceed that of a high school student. I don't look at your academic qualifications; I only trust my own eyes."
"But I have to participate in the Mathematical Olympiad training soon, so I may not have time for the National League, CMO, and IMO."
"The National League will be easy for you. As for the CMO... if I remember correctly, the winter camp is during the winter break, which IMO is next March. Just make sure you're available between the end of the league and the end of the semester."
"Of course, it might interfere with your regular classes and studies, but I believe it won't make much difference to you whether you study or not."
He has taken every aspect into consideration, what else can Jiang Fuyue say?
The key is that research, she was really curious.
But to be on the safe side, she still didn't say anything final -
"I'll try my best."
"Okay." He stopped pressing and managed the situation very well.
While they were talking, the two of them had already reached the hospital entrance.
Jiang Fuyue: "That's all. You can go back now."
"No rush."
It was not until she got into a taxi and looked back through the rearview mirror that she saw the man still standing there. It was not until the distance between them was too far and his tall figure turned into a small black dot that Jiang Fuyue withdrew her gaze.
At the same time, Xie Dingyuan turned around and went back.
The upturned corners of his mouth revealed his rare good mood at the moment.
This joy lasted until he pushed open the door of the ward and saw Zhong Ziang eating cake with a satisfied look on his face.
"Uncle, you're back! What took you so long? Has Jiang Fuyue left? Did you send her to the car?" he asked while eating.
"Who told you to eat it?"
"Huh?" Zhong Ziang shook his fork. "You mean cake?"
Xie Dingyuan's face darkened: "That's right."
"If I don't eat it, will you? Don't you dislike these sweet and greasy things? That's perfect, I'll solve it for you!"
"How did you get it?" He clearly put it on the low table next to the sofa. Zhong Ziang couldn't get out of bed, so logically, he couldn't reach it.
"Isn't this simple?" The young man laughed heartlessly, "The nurse came here just now, and I asked him to help get it."
“…”
"This cake is actually quite delicious. Even though it's Yi Ci's birthday cake, it smells really good, probably because Jiang Fuyue sent it!"
“…”
"Uncle, why is your face so dark? Who offended you?"
"……Shut up!"
"No...others provoke you, why are you so mean to me? I'm still a patient!"
Xie Dingyuan didn't want to say anything more to him.
"No way, you're mad because you didn't get to eat the cake? Hahaha... just kidding! Why would you eat something like this? You obviously hate it the most."
Xie Dingyuan: “…” He felt bitter.
"Oh right, I'll take a picture of that bastard Yi Ci and send it to him, so he can guess who brought it. Hehe... he'll be so jealous!"
Xie Dingyuan said, "Have a good rest. I'm leaving."
"Wait a minute, uncle, the doctor said it's time to pay the bill."
“…” He might have done something bad in his previous life, which is why he had this nephew.
First update, 3,000 words.
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Xie Gou: He ate my cake? He actually ate my cake?! And I have to pay for his medical bills?!
(End of this chapter)
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