Chapter 680: Something's Up (Two chapters combined)
When Gu Yin arrived at Base 102, Chief Xie was already waiting for her.
"I heard you went to Harbin and developed a new material, and even solved the most difficult part of the lithography machine?" Chief Xie smiled as he looked at Gu Yin.
At such a young age, he excels at everything! I don't know how his brain works! I have to admire him!
Gu Yin stepped forward and said helplessly, "It's not that exaggerated. Did you ask me to come here? Aren't Academician Zhao and the others still in Harbin?"
Academicians Zhao Chengguo and the others are still conducting research there, so they won't be back so soon. After receiving the news, people in Beijing couldn't sit still any longer; they couldn't wait any longer!
"The organization summoned you here, mainly to inquire about your experiment. Academician Zhao isn't here, but there are others present, it's all the same! Let's go!"
Gu Yin originally thought she would only stay one night before leaving, but after they learned she was there, all the big shots who could enter Base 102 came! They came in batches, and she explained things to them again and again. But even after explaining, it wasn't enough; they still had to do experiments. She stayed for three days before she could leave!
She hadn't decided whether to go home or back to school after leaving Base 102 when Base 101 called her over. The car hadn't even started moving when she had to turn!
I finally met Cheng Dong at 101.
Cheng Dong's complexion had improved a lot; although it wasn't quite at the level of a healthy person, it had regained some color.
Although the root cause of the illness cannot be eliminated, Gu Yin's medicine can indeed relieve a lot of pain. He has started a new research project. His apprentices include the eldest brother who is far away next door, the second brother who has his own experiments to do, and the fifth brother who is even busier than him. The third and fourth brothers have come to help him.
"Teacher! How have you been lately? Are you alright?" Gu Yin smiled and stepped forward to support his arm, walking inside together.
Cheng Dong smiled and nodded: "Thanks to you, everything is fine. I've started a new research project, and your third senior brother and sister have also come back to the lab to help me. I'm full of energy now!"
Gu Yin asked in surprise, "Wasn't Third Senior Brother doing experiments at the Academy of Agricultural Sciences? How are his experiments going?" She had been so busy lately that she hadn't been able to check on Meng Yu and Yue Zemin, so she didn't know how they were doing.
Cheng Dong explained, "The experiment over there has come to an end and yielded results, which is why I asked him to come and help. As for Lao Si, the class she's teaching has stabilized, and she has a lot of free time. She hasn't started her own research project yet, but to prevent her brain from getting rusty, she has to go to the lab!"
Meng Yu was mainly busy with student affairs and hadn't had time to start her own research project. Cheng Dong had already given her an order: she must start a separate research project next year, or he would fire her as a counselor or class teacher! It was delaying her important work.
Meng Yu has already spoken to the principal and said that he will no longer be teaching classes next year. He will just teach a class and spend the rest of his time working in the lab. Since Cheng Dong has also spoken to the principal, the principal doesn't dare to let Meng Yu teach classes anymore.
Gu Yin nodded upon hearing this: "Did you call me here for something, teacher?"
Cheng Dong nodded: "Everyone thought you went to study physics. You've been making quite a stir lately. Nobody believed me when I told them, so they asked you to come over and explain yourself, and also to talk about your current experiments."
Alright, so it turns out that the higher-ups share information. She finally found out.
After meeting with the old leader of Base 101, Gu Yin explained that she really wasn't going to switch careers, and after making several assurances, they finally believed her. Then, everyone asked her about the progress of the experiment. Gu Yin gave a brief explanation and told them about the dragon tongue. Anyway, some people from Base 101 had gone to Dabai Mountain, so they would find out about this sooner or later. If these people discovered other uses for the dragon tongue, it would bring new discoveries to the biological world, which Gu Yin thought was great.
After all, she couldn't possibly manage all the work by herself. It's better for a hundred flowers to bloom than for one person to shine; that's what makes it lively.
After spending the afternoon there, Gu Yin was finally able to go back.
"Are you going back to school? If so, could you please take this document to your senior sister for me?" Cheng Dong asked as he walked to the door.
Gu Yin nodded upon hearing this and reached out to take it: "I'm going home, but I'll be passing by Qingda University anyway, so I'll just deliver it to my senior sister on the way. Is there anything else you need me to tell you, teacher?"
Cheng Dong smiled and shook his head: "That's all. Then you can go back. Oh, by the way, after you submit the materials later, go and tell the principal that you want to apply for early undergraduate studies and then direct PhD. Now go back and prepare the materials you need. I've already found your recommending professor and prepared all the materials. I've sent them to your email. Just prepare them as you see fit. Time is tight now. There are only four months left until the holidays. Organize your current experimental paper and treat it as your undergraduate thesis."
Gu Yin exclaimed in surprise, "You're going straight to a PhD program? I thought it was a combined PhD and Master's program!"
Cheng Dong's eyes widened: "With grades like yours, do you even have the nerve to pursue a master's degree? I think even a direct PhD program would be a bit too slow! Alright, hurry back and remember to take the CET-6 exam in June. If you don't pass the CET-6, you won't be able to graduate with your bachelor's degree!"
Gu Yin touched her nose. If Old Cheng hadn't mentioned it, she would have really forgotten about taking the CET-6 exam. It was Gu Shu who reminded her last December that made her remember to take the CET-4 exam. Qingda University requires students to pass the CET-4 exam to graduate. Old Cheng has really given her a new level!
"I've got it! I'll study it when I get back! You can go back now!" With that, he waved, got into his car, and drove away.
Gu Yin returned to Qingda University, contacted Meng Yu, and after learning that he was in his office, went straight to the office building.
Arriving at the other person's office, Gu Yin saw that they were busy and knocked on the door.
Meng Yu looked up and saw Gu Yin. He waved and said, "Come in."
Gu Yin stepped forward and saw that the other person was organizing student materials. She asked in confusion, "What are you busy with? The teacher asked me to give this to you." As she spoke, Gu Yin handed the folder to Meng Yu.
Meng Yu took over: "Organize the students' information and then hand it over to the new counselor and class teacher. I won't be teaching a class next year, and I'll have to focus on developing new research topics."
Gu Yin chuckled: "The teacher was just talking about my senior sister. She said if she doesn't start a research project soon, she'll make you throw all this stuff away! She said if you don't use your brain, it'll rust!"
Meng Yu sighed helplessly: "The principal won't let me go. I know the importance of the experiment. Fortunately, I can finally concentrate now. By the way, the principal is at school today. You should go find him quickly. I also know about the direct PhD program that the teacher mentioned. Go quickly, lest you forget about it when you get busy again."
Gu Yin nodded quickly upon hearing this: "Then you go ahead and do your work, senior sister! I'll go upstairs to find the principal first!"
After saying that, she quickly ran to the elevator. It was lunchtime, and worried that the principal would go to lunch, Gu Yin didn't want to delay and took the teacher's elevator directly.
As soon as I got to the floor where the principal's office was, I saw the principal come out.
Gu Yin quickly called out, "Principal, please wait a moment!"
The principal turned his head and saw Gu Yin. His serious face softened: "Oh, it's Gu Yin. What can I do for you?"
Gu Yin quickly stepped forward: "My teacher asked me to come over and talk to you about the direct doctoral program."
The principal suddenly realized: "Oh, alright, I understand. Just have your teacher recommend and apply according to the normal procedure. Prepare all the necessary materials and grades, and submit them all later. After the school holds a meeting to discuss and decide, we will notify you of the results before the holiday. However, based on your usual exam scores and your experimental scores, there shouldn't be any problem. Just follow the procedure. I've noted this down, don't worry."
Gu Yin nodded upon hearing this: "I understand, then thank you for your help, Principal!"
The principal shook his head: "By the way, how's your experiment going? Will you get results this year? This is something the whole world is watching!"
"We're preparing for the third phase of the experiment, I'll do my best! Well then, Principal, I won't bother you any longer! I'll be going now!"
As Gu Yin left Qingda University, she saw the car that had brought her there still parked there, so she went over and knocked on the window.
The car window rolled down, and a soldier in uniform saluted Gu Yin: "Comrade Zhou!"
"Didn't I tell you to go back first? Why are you still here?"
The soldier said in a deep voice, "Our mission is complete only after we get you to your doorstep! Please get in the car!"
Knowing their strict discipline, Gu Yin didn't hesitate and got into the driveway: "Going to Huada University next door, and picking up my cousin along the way."
The soldier nodded.
Upon arriving at the entrance of Huada University, Gu Yin sent a message to Gu Hua.
Gu Hua was walking on the school path with Chen Jishen. The morning classes were over, and there were no classes in the afternoon. She originally planned to have lunch with Chen Jishen in the cafeteria and then go to the library to study in the afternoon, but then she received a message from Gu Yin.
Upon seeing the message, she quickly replied, then looked at Chen Jishen somewhat apologetically: "My sister is coming to pick me up for dinner, so I can't go to the cafeteria with you today. I'm sorry!"
Chen Jishen shook his head upon hearing this: "It's alright! Your sister has come all this way, so it's only right that you go out! You can eat at the canteen anytime! And you can postpone your afternoon study session at the library. By the way, I'm from Beijing, so I'm quite familiar with the city. Do you need me to take you sightseeing?"
Gu Hua quickly shook her head: "No need! She's very busy and probably won't be free this afternoon. Just wait for my message; I might be back after lunch!"
No one at school knew that Gu Yin was her sister, and she hadn't specifically mentioned it. There wasn't much to say. Her family had advised her not to reveal it for safety's sake, to avoid being targeted by malicious individuals. Even Gu Shu rarely visited Gu Yin at Qingda University anymore. He felt he wasn't particularly smart, and if bad people targeted him and tried to use him to threaten Gu Yin, he would be the kind of person who would be sold out and still help the seller count the money! Just in case, he wouldn't visit Gu Yin at school unless necessary; if there was something to discuss, he would go home to talk to her.
Chen Jishen didn't think much of it and nodded: "Okay, I'll go to the studio and take a look. If you come back this afternoon, just tell me. By the way, about interning at my studio during the summer vacation, I hope you'll think about it more. Let's go, let's go out together."
After saying that, he automatically took the schoolbag from her shoulder and walked towards the school gate.
Gu Hua pursed her lips, coughed lightly, and quickened her pace to walk alongside the other person.
"I can't give you an answer right now. I don't know what my family's arrangements are. If there's nothing else, I'll go. But if my family has made other arrangements, then there's nothing I can do."
Chen Jishen nodded upon hearing this: "We'll proceed according to your plan. However, you'll be Professor Chongjing's apprentice by then, and he might have a mission. You should tell your family about this beforehand. This is a rare opportunity. If your family matters aren't too important, then you should consider Professor Chongjing's side first, understand?"
Gu Hua couldn't help but laugh: "That's not even a question! The way you've put it makes it sound like I'm already Professor Chongjing's apprentice! Don't say that out loud, or you'll be mortified!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Jishen turned to look at Gu Hua seriously and affirmed, "No one in your year is more hardworking or outstanding than you. Whether it's your theoretical knowledge or your experience in participating in various cases, no one in your year can compare! Even second- and third-year students can't compare. If you still can't be selected, it means you and Professor Chongjing are not destined to be mentors! Don't be discouraged, we can just choose another mentor from our own school!"
Gu Hua raised her eyebrows, her upturned lips lingering in the air: "I thought you were going to say that if someone like me couldn't be chosen, it means the teacher has no taste?"
Chen Jishen shook his head: "No, Professor Chongjing is very knowledgeable and upright. You are excellent, hardworking, honest and kind. If you can't become master and apprentice, it must be because you are not destined to be together. It's not that Professor Chongjing is not discerning, nor that you are not good enough. It's just that the time is not right. However, I believe you are destined to be together. Just keep working hard and leave the rest to time!"
Gu Hua stared intently at the other person. Chen Jishen wasn't particularly outstanding in appearance. He was fair-skinned and had a scholarly air about him. He was the kind of person whose looks grew on you. The longer you spent time with him, the more you could sense that he had a convincing aura. Unlike the boisterous and loud people of his age, he was very composed, a composure beyond his years, which was also very charming.
Seeing her like this, Chen Jishen's face flushed slightly. He coughed lightly and said, "Why are you looking at me like that?" After saying that, he thought for a moment and reached out to touch his face casually. He felt that there was nothing dirty on his face and then he was relieved.
Gu Hua turned to look ahead and said with a smile, "You are also very upright and excellent!"
Chen Jishen paused, a slight smile playing on his lips: "Of course, I don't deny it!" He then followed Gu Hua.
Gu Yin was watching the gate, afraid of missing Gu Hua, when she saw Gu Hua walking out chatting and laughing with a male classmate. The classmate handed Gu Hua the backpack on his shoulder.
As soon as Gu Hua stepped out of the school gate, she saw the car that Gu Yin had described. So she said goodbye to Chen Jishen at the gate: "I'll be going now. I'll contact you later."
Chen Jishen handed Gu Hua's schoolbag to her and nodded: "Be careful on the road. If you need anything, contact me. My phone is always on."
Gu Hua smiled and nodded, waved, and walked towards Gu Yin's direction.
Chen Jishen left only after seeing Gu Hua get into the car.
In the car, Gu Yin looked meaningfully at Gu Hua, whose eyes were full of smiles: "Something's up here! You just left, and the other person was still gazing at you affectionately! Tell me about it!"
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