Chapter 195 The New Research Institute
The department head looked at Lin Yuanshu with great satisfaction. With a student like this, how could the school not develop better and better! Others might just be talking, but he believed that Lin Yuanshu could do what he said he would do.
The two chatted for a while longer before Lin Yuanshu left the department head's office.
When she returned to the classroom, the medical chemistry teacher was already giving a lesson.
The medical chemistry teacher had already learned from the students that Lin Yuanshu had been called away by the department head, so he did not show any surprise when he saw Lin Yuanshu's figure appear at the classroom door.
He waved to me with a friendly smile, "The class hasn't been going on for very long, you should go back to your seat! If there's anything you don't understand, you can come and ask me after class."
"Okay, teacher," Lin Yuanshu replied as he walked to his seat.
Seeing this, the other students quietly gave Lin Yuanshu a thumbs up. The medical chemistry teacher was known throughout the school for being unapproachable, always with a stern face and rarely even smiling. This was the first time they had seen the medical chemistry teacher speak to the students so softly.
As for whether they would be jealous of Lin Yuanshu, that's something only a fool would do. They would be more than happy if Lin Yuanshu were valued by the school and teachers.
In this way, their major can obtain more teaching resources, and after graduation, they will be noticed by better employers, increasing their chances of being selected. How can jealousy compare to benefiting from this!
More than Lin Yuanshu's outstanding performance, they were afraid that the entire major would remain unknown. This was already a pilot major, and if it remained unknown, its future would be bleak.
As soon as the teacher left after class, the students immediately surrounded Lin Yuanshu, making it impossible for him to move.
Gao Lianzhen spoke first, asking, "Comrade Lin Yuanshu, what does the department head want to see you about?"
She couldn't wait even a second longer.
Everyone else stared at Lin Yuanshu, waiting for his answer.
Seeing this, Lin Yuanshu smiled and said, "They are here to discuss matters related to the Outstanding Academic Achievement Award for Excellent Students."
Upon hearing this, Gao Lianzhen patted her chest and breathed a sigh of relief. She said in a serious tone, "For you, this is also a good thing. It's not bad to have an achievement award even if you didn't become the class monitor. To be honest, I was really worried that he would talk to you about changing your major."
Lin Yuanshu raised an eyebrow and teased, "He actually talked to me about changing his major."
Upon hearing this, everyone gasped, their hearts leaping into their throats.
Gao Lianzhen inwardly cursed her bad luck and asked with a wronged expression, "Did you agree?"
Lin Yuanshu glanced at everyone, then stopped keeping them in suspense and told them the truth: "No, I can't bear to part with you all."
"Could you please not breathe so heavily next time you speak? My heart can't take it, I was so nervous just now..." Gao Lianzhen looked terrified, and the others were no less so, their faces full of lingering fear.
Lin Yuanshu blinked innocently and said, "I just saw you guys were too nervous, so I wanted to play a joke on you!"
Everyone: "..."
Lin Yuanshu's joke actually brought him closer to everyone, and they also saw Lin Yuanshu's immature side, so the relationship between them was no longer so distant.
When the other homeroom teachers learned of Lin Yuanshu's choice, they felt a little regretful. They wished such a talented person had been a student in their own major.
They didn't dare to bother Lin Yuanshu or try to persuade her to change her mind, since Lin Yuanshu wasn't just an ordinary student; she was the deputy director of the Medical Research Institute, a position that, in some respects, was much higher than theirs.
Although she was willing to act like an ordinary student, they couldn't really treat her like one.
The happiest person must be the head teacher of the Biomedical Engineering class. He won without lifting a finger, having gained such an outstanding student without doing anything.
Of course, he knew the principle of making a fortune in silence, so he didn't go to other homeroom teachers to show off, lest they feel unbalanced and try to persuade Lin Yuanshu to change his major.
Lin Yuanshu withstood the sweet talk for a while, but that doesn't mean she can always refuse it. It's better to avoid unnecessary complications.
Even so, he was still subjected to sarcastic remarks from other homeroom teachers for a while. Their jealousy was almost tangible, and he was both enjoying it and suffering from it.
In contrast, the school leaders had far fewer concerns. They were eager for the whole country to know that their student had won an award at the Medical Science Conference. They publicized it not only in the school newspaper but also on the bulletin board.
If it weren't for the fact that the newspapers in Beijing had already publicized Lin Yuanshu, they would have liked to publicize him in the Beijing newspapers as well.
Among so many schools, Lin Yuanshu is not the only student to receive an award at the National Conference on Medical and Health Sciences, but she is the only student to receive the Advanced Individual Award at the National Conference on Medical and Health Sciences.
Group awards are not as prestigious as individual awards, but this honor is enough to make the school stand out from the crowd of other institutions.
After this incident, the school leaders recognized Lin Yuanshu's abilities and became less strict with her. As long as she had a legitimate reason, she could skip evening self-study, basic courses, and labor classes, provided that it did not affect her grades.
Lin Yuanshu finally had time to participate in the clinical trials of the new tuberculosis drug Rifacin. The only pity was that she couldn't speed up the clinical trials of Rifacin; at most, she could only help them avoid some detours.
In her spare time, she didn't forget to visit Hongguang Pharmaceutical Factory and meet with Director Qian.
Factory Director Qian wanted to apply to the higher-ups to establish a research and development laboratory at Hongguang Pharmaceutical Factory, so he specifically asked for her opinion.
Lin Yuanshu wholeheartedly agreed. After all, in her eyes, Hongguang Pharmaceutical Factory was her backup plan. If there was a laboratory, she could work directly in the laboratory of Hongguang Pharmaceutical Factory in the future without having to change positions. Besides, even if it wasn't her backup plan, she hoped that Hongguang Pharmaceutical Factory would continue to develop and prosper.
"Now is the perfect time to strike while the iron is hot. Before the news of my award fades, we should hurry up and apply. The higher-ups have considered that Hongguang Pharmaceutical Factory participated in the improvement of the sulfadiazine production process, so the chances of our application being approved are much higher," Lin Yuanshu said decisively.
Factory Director Qian said excitedly, "That's what I was thinking too, but I haven't been able to make up my mind. Deputy Factory Director Mao agrees, but I'm hesitant."
Lin Yuanshu pursed his lips, thoughtfully saying, "I understand your concerns, but the country's policies are constantly changing. If a factory wants to grow bigger and stronger, it still has to rely on itself. It's better to have what others have than to have it yourself."
Factory Director Qian nodded and said with a smile, "Now that you put it that way, I do have some confidence."
Lin Yuanshu chatted with Director Qian for more than an hour before leaving Hongguang Pharmaceutical Factory.
What happened next was pretty much as Lin Yuanshu had predicted. Director Qian's application was approved, and the laboratory was quickly and successfully implemented. She was also happy for Hongguang Pharmaceutical Factory.
Three years passed in the blink of an eye, and it was summer of 1981.
During these three years, Lin Yuanshu spent his time either at school or at the research institute, leading a leisurely and peaceful life, except for the occasional appearance of admirers.
Fortunately, there were no cell phones in this era, and not so many tricks of the trade. She only needed to chat briefly with these admirers and sincerely encourage them.
To be honest, her story is so satisfying, it's no wonder she has so many admirers.
That day, Lin Yuanshu came to the research institute to finish up the work on Lifuxing, a new tuberculosis drug she was researching, an innovative drug of hers. Unfortunately, she was unable to follow up on the whole process.
This is probably what they mean by "you can't have your cake and eat it too"! You can't have it all!
Just as Lin Yuanshu was extremely busy, Deputy Director Ye walked into Lin Yuanshu's office in a very natural and unreserved manner and sat down in front of him.
Lin Yuanshu looked up at Deputy Director Ye, put down the experimental data in her hand. With such a living person sitting in front of her, it was impossible for her to concentrate on the experimental data work without distraction, and this was the kind of work that required the least concentration.
She didn't ask any questions, but waited for Deputy Director Ye to explain his purpose.
"Don't you have any questions?" Deputy Director Ye finally couldn't hold back and asked first.
Lin Yuanshu gave a fake smile. "You're the one who came to see me, not the other way around. What's there to ask? Get to the point. If you don't say anything, I'm going to have to get back to work. I have a lot of classes this afternoon."
Deputy Director Ye raised an eyebrow and said with a smile, "Now that you mention it, I also miss my student days. By the way, I came to tell you some good news. The higher-ups are planning to build a research institute that integrates traditional Chinese and Western medicine. The procedures have been completed, and they are currently selecting the head of the new institute and finalizing the site. I want to try my luck. Once I take charge of the relevant matters for the new institute, you will be the only deputy director of the Dongfanghong Research Institute..."
She shouldn't have argued with Lin Yuanshu over such trivial matters back then; plans really do change! Two years ago, no one expected such a great opportunity to arise two years later.
"Is this news true?" Lin Yuanshu asked.
Deputy Director Ye stated confidently, "Of course it's true. Although the Minister of Health has changed his secretary, I still have other ways to find out the news."
Lin Yuanshu stroked his chin and said softly, "Such important news, and you just tell me like this? What's your purpose?"
Deputy Director Ye was taken aback for a moment, then laughed heartily, "Of course, it's so that we can reconcile. We're no longer competitors. Who knows, after you graduate, you might even be assigned to work under me."
Who says Lin Yuanshu shouldn't be studying at this age? This is fantastic! If Lin Yuanshu were still working at the research institute, she might not be able to compete with him.
But now, Lin Yuanshu has to go to school, and the new research institute has nothing to do with her.
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