Chapter 194, Department Head
She sighed, "It's not that their tempers have improved, it's that they've just run out of ideas for us. It's true that being a little selfish makes life happier. But then again, your older brother isn't entirely useless. At least he's done a pretty good job with the things I asked him to do."
It makes sense, considering that my older brother was not only a college graduate of this era, but he also managed to live peacefully for ten years as a primary school teacher without being dragged out for criticism and struggle sessions. This is something that not everyone can do.
To be honest, among the Zhou family members, Zhou Xiangyang is the most naive and easy to bully; the others are all troublemakers.
Zhou Xiangyang was unaware of the deal between Lin Yuanshu and his elder brother, so he looked at Lin Yuanshu with a puzzled expression and asked, "Why do you say that?"
After thinking for a moment, Lin Yuanshu revealed the entire deal between her and her elder brother.
After listening to Lin Yuanshu's words, Zhou Xiangyang concluded, "My brother has always been like this. Unless he's in a real emergency, he's indifferent to family matters."
Despite his abilities, he remained indifferent, showing no interest in anything that had nothing to do with him.
Lin Yuanshu patted Zhou Xiangyang on the shoulder to comfort him. Xiangyang has had it tough! Not only did he not have reliable parents, but his brother is also selfish, his sister is love-struck, and his sister-in-law loves to stir up trouble and wants to create chaos.
In this family environment, he was only a little socially anxious, but he was already very strong for not being driven crazy.
Zhou Xiangyang felt Lin Yuanshu's silent comfort. He hugged Lin Yuanshu tightly, gave him a bright smile, and said softly, "Right now, they are just guests to me. This home is ours."
Therefore, he no longer cared about his parents' attitude towards him; whether it was good or bad, it couldn't hurt him.
Lin Yuanshu was very satisfied with Zhou Xiangyang's answer. She was quite territorial, so she hoped that Zhou Xiangyang was on her side. She was telling the truth, but also testing Zhou Xiangyang's current attitude towards his parents.
The next morning, Lin Yuanshu got up, ate breakfast, and went to school. Zhou Xiangyang naturally stayed at home to take care of Wenwen. He found it difficult to leave Lin's mother alone when she wasn't around.
As soon as Lin Yuanshu arrived at the school gate, he saw a red banner hanging above, which read, "Congratulations to Comrade Lin Yuanshu of our school for winning an award at the Medical Science Conference!"
It looks very impressive.
She felt somewhat relieved; thankfully, she wasn't very famous at school, so she wouldn't be the subject of much gossip.
Just then, Gao Lianzhen's voice came from afar.
"That's Comrade Lin Yuanshu. She's warm and generous, so she definitely won't refuse your interview. You must write a good article, highlighting her strengths so that everyone in the school can see her shining qualities..." Gao Lianzhen pointed at Lin Yuanshu while giving her a long, detailed explanation.
As Lin Yuanshu watched Gao Lianzhen and her group getting closer and closer, he knew he couldn't escape.
She always felt that with Gao Lianzhen's help, the peaceful campus life she wanted was getting further and further away from her. She couldn't blame Gao Lianzhen, after all, Gao Lianzhen's starting point was for her own good.
Gao Lianzhen walked up to Lin Yuanshu and excitedly introduced them: "They are correspondents for the school newspaper. They knew about your award and came to interview you. I read the newspaper about you yesterday. You have brought so much honor to our school and made us proud. You are truly a role model for me to learn from. Well done!"
In front of outsiders, Lin Yuanshu smiled slightly and said modestly, "Even without me, the school is very famous."
The correspondent standing next to Gao Lianzhen exclaimed, "Comrade Lin Yuanshu, you are so modest. If it were me, I would be strutting around like crazy. By the way, are you free now? We would like to find a quiet place to interview you for a few minutes."
Instead of trying to build rapport, she went straight to the point, asking if Comrade Lin Yuanshu was likely not interested in chatting with them at this time.
To be honest, she admired Lin Yuanshu from the bottom of her heart. He was indeed a young man who could become the deputy director. His work ability was genuine and he stood out at the medical science conference. If they hadn't all gone to the same university, they wouldn't have had the chance to talk to Lin Yuanshu.
Lin Yuanshu thought for a while and then agreed. After all, she had already been interviewed by reporters yesterday, so there was no need to refuse an interview with the school newspaper correspondent today. Doing so would only make others think that she was putting others down and treating them differently.
The correspondents were very grateful to Lin Yuanshu for agreeing. Lin Yuanshu was much more approachable than they had imagined. They thought they would have to persuade him a lot before he agreed!
Gao Lianzhen watched Lin Yuanshu and the other messengers walk away, tears streaming down her face.
Wang Dali looked puzzled and asked, "Why are you crying? Comrade Lin Yuanshu is going to give an interview, not to be beheaded."
Gao Lianzhen quickly put her hands on her hips and spat three times.
“How could you say such unlucky things! What do you know? I’m not crying, I’m crying tears of joy. Comrade Lin Yuanshu is finally no longer unknown. All the teachers and students in the school can see her abilities. I believe that under her leadership, our school will become more and more famous…” Gao Lianzhen’s tone was firm and powerful. She was absolutely convinced of this.
Wang Dali said with a complicated expression, "I think Comrade Lin Yuanshu quite likes to stay out of the limelight."
Gao Lianzhen rolled her eyes and said with disdain, "How could you possibly understand Comrade Lin Yuanshu! Comrade Lin Yuanshu's brilliance is like the bright moon, while the others are like fireflies. How can the two be compared? Even if she wants to remain unknown, her brilliance is hard to ignore. She is destined to stand out from the crowd."
Wang Dali nodded thoughtfully and earnestly advised, "Get treatment as soon as possible if you're sick."
Although she hadn't spent much time with Lin Yuanshu, she could tell that Lin Yuanshu didn't have much ambition and wasn't interested in leading the school forward.
Gao Lianzhen stared wide-eyed in disbelief, and said emphatically, "How could someone as ordinary as you possibly understand the greatness of Comrade Lin Yuanshu? Alas! There are still too many fools!"
Wang Dali: "..."
She didn't know whether to sympathize with Lin Yuanshu for having such a friend, or to sympathize with herself for being scolded by Gao Lianzhen again.
Wang Dali patted Gao Lianzhen on the shoulder and said sarcastically, "It's a blessing for Comrade Lin Yuanshu to have you."
Gao Lianzhen raised her head proudly, saying with unwavering approval, "You don't even need to tell me that!"
Half an hour later, Lin Yuanshu finished her interview and returned to the classroom. She had just sat down when the department head came to find her. She could only follow the department head out of the classroom.
Upon seeing this, the students started discussing it amongst themselves.
"I wonder what the department head wants to see Comrade Lin Yuanshu about?"
"Is it possible they're suggesting she switch to a more promising major?"
"No way! We only have one outstanding person in our major, and I can't bear to be separated from Comrade Lin Yuanshu."
"That's right, I've already made plans. I'm going to work with Comrade Lin Yuanshu to complete the project. Please don't disrupt my plans."
Hearing these words, Gao Lianzhen's face grew increasingly sour. She was also worried that Lin Yuanshu would leave the major, which would mean she would no longer be Lin Yuanshu's best friend at school.
To be honest, she had also planned to work with Lin Yuanshu to complete the project. However, she was different from the others. The others wanted to reap the benefits without sowing, but she genuinely wanted to help Lin Yuanshu and was willing to become a tool in his hands.
She slammed her hand on the table, stood up abruptly, and said righteously, "Since Comrade Lin Yuanshu chose this major, he will not give it up easily. If you don't understand anything, don't talk nonsense."
Everyone was used to Gao Lianzhen's words and did not feel offended. After all, nine out of ten of her sentences were about Lin Yuanshu. She was either praising Lin Yuanshu or on her way to praising him. She was Lin Yuanshu's biggest sycophant.
They couldn't even tell whether Gao Lianzhen's actions were an attempt to curry favor with Lin Yuanshu or a genuine expression of admiration for him.
At the same time, Lin Yuanshu entered the department head's office, where the department head poured him a cup of tea, and Lin Yuanshu quickly thanked him.
Instead of drinking the tea, she smiled and asked, "What brings you here?"
She wasn't surprised that the department head would come to see her. After all, she had achieved so much and brought so many benefits to the school. It would be strange if the school didn't care.
The department head gave a gentle smile, trying to project goodwill, and said softly, "I haven't congratulated you on winning the award yet! It's not too late to congratulate you now. How have you been feeling since you started school? Is there anything you're having trouble adjusting to? If you feel uncomfortable, be sure to speak up, don't hold it in."
Lin Yuanshu replied with a smile, "It's fine."
The department head nodded, looking relieved, and said, "That's good."
Then, the department head asked, "Have you ever thought about transferring to another major? As you probably know, biomedical engineering is a pilot major at the university, and the courses are still being developed through trial and error. Nobody can say for sure how it will develop in the future! If you switch to another major, the future will be clear. Of course, professors in other majors would also welcome you. It is precisely because they value you that I asked this question."
Lin Yuanshu refused without hesitation: "I have no intention of changing my major. As long as it is knowledge, it is useful. I want to be the one who applies knowledge, not the one who is bound by it."
This is the major she has always liked and is the most suitable for her at present; there is no way she would switch majors.
A hint of regret flashed in the department head's eyes. He said softly, "Since you've already made your decision, I won't say anything more. It seems that other majors are not for you. Because of your outstanding performance, I specially applied to the higher authorities for the Outstanding Academic Achievement Award for Outstanding Students. The reward is not much, but it can only save you some living expenses. I hope you won't mind."
Upon hearing this, Lin Yuanshu's mood instantly became excited. Rewards are always welcome, especially since she has a four-legged money-devouring beast at home!
Fortunately, she is currently on paid leave while attending school, otherwise she wouldn't be so relaxed.
"How could I possibly mind! I'm overjoyed. Thank you, Director, for thinking of me. I will definitely continue to bring honor to the school and live up to its reputation." Lin Yuanshu seized the opportunity to say something nice, after all, nice words don't cost anything.
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