Chapter 266 Understanding Your Thoughts
"professor?"
Professor Song snapped out of his reverie: "It's getting late, you should go back now."
"ah?"
"Okay, let's go back first. You'll need to ask for leave tomorrow, right? Go ahead, go ahead."
Little Peach Blossom was almost incredulous that the professor was being so agreeable, but she was still very happy and said, "Thank you, Professor." Then she happily said goodbye to the other professors, her steps light and cheerful as she left.
"Professor Song?" The other professors were stunned to see Professor Song let the person go so easily.
"Don't look at me, I just think we've gone a bit too far."
"Huh?" The professors wondered if they had misheard something.
Professor Song had nothing to hide and sighed, saying, "While our intentions were good—that Lin Xiaotao's talent should be nurtured in this way or that, and that our country needs talent, and that a prodigy like Lin Xiaotao could contribute to building our nation—we forgot one thing: Lin Xiaotao is still just an adult, and we've never cared what she likes. In fact, from the first day we approached her, we made many decisions. Lin Xiaotao never said she wanted those things; we forced her to learn them and even rewarded her. Although it was mutual consent, I think we were still being presumptuous."
"They have potential, and we want to cultivate them, which is not wrong in itself, especially since we have reported them to higher authorities. The country also likes such talents. But as I said before, everyone has their own ideas about life. What we impose is like someone constantly telling you that you can't not eat this, that it's bad if you don't eat it. But what if they feel unwell or have an allergic reaction after eating it? We have never thought about these things."
"But Professor Song, Lin Xiaotao has such great talent..."
"And then what? You disregarded the child's wishes?" Professor Song looked at the other person.
"That's not quite right. Special cases should be treated specially. Besides, we are doing this to better build this country."
"But the premise is that the other person is happy and willing. Why force them?"
"Lin Xiaotao is still young, she doesn't understand anything yet."
"Her parents understand, but all they want is for Lin Xiaotao to be happy."
The others remained silent.
Professor Song sighed, "We were just making assumptions."
Everyone silently echoed these words in their hearts, but they still couldn't bear to do nothing while such a prodigy was around; they still wanted to nurture him properly.
This is a contradiction, a contradiction that they can never let go of.
In the end, the contradiction is nothing more than a self-deceiving continuation of contradiction.
"Professor Song, I don't agree with your idea. If you have such great ability, you should have more responsibility than others. Yes, perhaps we have wronged Lin Xiaotao, but as members of this country, we should recruit talents for a better future. This country does not belong to one person, but to everyone. Which of us has not sacrificed our own family for the greater good? Call us hypocritical or unreasonable, it doesn't matter. I have a clear conscience. At most, I feel guilty towards Lin Xiaotao."
“I agree with that. If Lin Xiaotao didn’t have that ability, I wouldn’t force her. But since she does have that ability, we should restrain her now. Perhaps our children will be freer and more relaxed in the future, but not today’s children. When the country takes off, someone has to sacrifice. All we can do is try our best to make the children who sacrificed their lives a little easier. If we live a little longer, we can clear away those trivial matters for our children, so that they can focus on the important things.”
"Yes, just like now, even when we're training Lin Xiaotao, we only let her study, learn more knowledge. We can help her avoid everything else. No matter how many tests there are, whoever extends a claw will have that claw chopped off!" The professor's face was somewhat ferocious as he said this.
Talented individuals are the ones they need to protect, and no one is allowed to take advantage of them!
After a long pause, someone sighed softly: "Our only wish is for a better future. To be free from invasion by outsiders, to have enough to eat and wear, for everyone to stand confidently on the street, and to be able to play happily outside even in the middle of the night, instead of standing in the dark in fear. That's all."
But as everyone here knows, protecting such simple happiness requires many people to bear a heavy burden.
Happiness is not something that can be easily obtained. Without sacrifice and without someone taking the lead, they are just a pile of loose sand, easily pushed over by anyone.
Someone patted Professor Song on the shoulder: "We understand your thoughts, but we don't agree with your actions."
Professor Song gave a bitter smile: "I was too idealistic."
"No, it's not that you're too idealistic. We all want to be that idealistic, but now, everyone knows it's not the time for idealism. Lin Xiaotao is both lucky and unlucky. She's lucky to be born in this era, and unlucky to be born in this era. Let's all strive together."
"Let us all strive together!" the others said solemnly.
Professor Song smiled and said, "Let us all strive together."
Everyone looked at each other and burst into laughter.
"Haha, let Lin Xiaotao relax for a few more days. What's the matter with the medical skills you mentioned?" someone asked. Professor Song replied casually, "A big shot sought treatment from Lin Xiaotao. It seems her medical skills are truly excellent."
"It seems we still don't quite understand Lin Xiaotao," the professor said, not intending to delve too deeply into her background.
It's a good thing for students to have their own special talents.
However, as I said before, a student as prodigious as Lin Xiaotao is definitely someone they need to keep in their grasp. Even if it weren't for the 'Genius Project' from above, but just for their own ambitions, they wouldn't let go of such a prodigy as Lin Xiaotao.
If you can't find a genius, you don't need to think about it, but it's unreasonable to let someone slip by when they're right in front of you.
"By the way, do you know anything about Lin Xiaotao's boyfriend? If all else fails, how about we have him come to the school?" someone suddenly brought it up, and the professors' eyes immediately lit up: That's right, why didn't they think of that sooner!
If Lin Xiaotao's boyfriend were at school, she wouldn't need to go through the trouble of asking for leave!
"No, I heard that person isn't in good health."
"It's not like she's incapacitated; she's not completely immobile. How about we assign the library job to Lin Xiaotao's boyfriend? It's a good place; Lin Xiaotao can study there, and she can be with her boyfriend at the same time. Special cases require special measures. If the child doesn't want to, we can just offer her a 'big radish' instead, right?"
The professors exchanged glances and simultaneously revealed sinister, oh no, benevolent smiles.
What a perfect suggestion!
Everyone agreed, and it's settled!
As for whether Xiao Taohua is willing or not? Well, they've all been so considerate in arranging for Xiao Taohua to be with her boyfriend. Even if Xiao Taohua needs to get treatment for her boyfriend, it can be done at the library. They won't stop her, and they can even arrange a small lounge there. Perfect!
(End of this chapter)
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