Every breakfast has its own unique twist.
"I'm done eating. I'm going to school first." Zhong Yuxiu stood up, picked up her textbooks and was about to leave; Haonan immediately stood up and followed her, while Tian Shangguo went to the kitchen with Sister Li, took the brain-tonifying soup that Sister Li had cooked and followed after her.
As they walked out of the compound, no one recognized them. Haonan and Tian Shangguo acted protective of them. Even if people in the compound saw them, they would not come forward. They were just newcomers who had never been around before, so everyone was very tactful.
When they were almost at the school, Zhong Yuxiu stopped and, under the two men's puzzled gazes, said, "You don't have to follow me in. You'll be too conspicuous. Just find a place to rest outside. I'll be out after school."
"Okay, please go ahead." Tian Shangguo handed the thermos in his hand to her, and the two of them took a step back and stopped following her closely.
Zhong Yuxiu held the book in her hand and nodded slightly, then walked into the school and started a new day of campus life.
When I arrived at the place, I saw Yan Rushan waiting there for some time.
"Brother Yan."
"Good morning, Comrade Zhong." Yan Rushan pulled an envelope from his pocket and handed it to her. "This is your school pass and the document to enter and exit the compound. My grandfather personally asked someone to get it this morning. With this document, you can enter and exit the school research institute freely."
Unexpectedly, he was here to deliver something. Zhong Yuxiu smiled brightly, "Thank you, Brother Yan. Please also thank Old Yan for me. I have troubled you a lot with my affairs, and I will definitely trouble you again in the future."
"With great pleasure."
Zhong Yuxiu's smile faltered. Why did this sound so wrong? No matter how wrong it was, she didn't intend to delve into it.
"Brother Yan, I have to go to class. You should go back to class as well. Thank you for making this trip in person."
"I should do it." Yan Rushan smiled. He wanted to stay a little longer. He never expected the bell to ring and Yan Rushan had to leave. "If you are free at noon, can we go back to the compound together after school?"
Zhong Yuxiu nodded. "Okay, let's meet at the usual place outside the school. I'll go to the classroom first. Goodbye, Brother Yan."
"Goodbye." See you soon.
After watching Zhong Yuxiu enter the classroom, Yan Rushan left quickly.
There were three physics classes this morning, and it was said that the classes were rescheduled, so the other textbooks she brought were not used; during her extracurricular time, Zhong Yuxiu took time out to meet the principal. The principal of the School of Physics was a white-haired old man named Guo.
"Hello, Principal Guo, I am Zhong Yuxiu from Class 1 of the Physics Department. Here is my ID." The first thing I did when I entered the office was to place my ID on the principal's desk.
Principal Guo took the ID, looked at it, and returned it to her randomly, his face full of smiles. "You must be Zhong Yuxiu! Seeing is believing. Please take a seat."
"Thank you, Principal." Zhong Yuxiu took back her ID and sat down on a wooden chair. The principal's office was very large. Besides the desk, there was a coffee table and rattan chairs for entertaining guests.
"Have some water." Principal Guo poured a glass of water and sat down across from her. "I heard you developed a sensor that can be used in thermal weapons. I've always wanted to meet you, but unfortunately, I heard you were busy with research. Now that you're here, I finally get to meet you in person. To be honest, you really surprised me."
Zhong Yuxiu's brows relaxed, a faint smile on her lips, and she politely replied, "I like quietness, especially when I'm doing research."
"I understand. Many researchers have this habit." They often work day and night to maintain their creative juices. "But how did you, a fragile little girl, discover your talent for physics? I heard you were an educated youth sent to the countryside before."
A test?
She wasn't surprised. "I'm originally from a country family. I was taken away by mistake at birth, so I grew up in Beijing. I received a good education, and I loved to let my imagination run wild from a very young age. Unfortunately, the conditions at that time didn't allow it, and I gradually forgot about it. Later, for various reasons, I became the one who went to the countryside. There, I constantly reflected on whether I should live a muddled life, get married and have children, or follow the path I wanted to take."
"It just so happened that the college entrance examination had been resumed; I took it and applied for the Department of Physics. With a certain foundation, I read many books in the library and studied for more than half a year before I finally figured out what I wanted."
"Mr. Zhong, you're amazing! You dared to think and act, and you even succeeded." Principal Guo, unsure whether he believed it or not, smiled a bit more sincerely. "Many people only have dreams, but lack the theoretical and practical knowledge to gain true knowledge, and thus live a mediocre life. Since you've decided to take this path, my only hope is that you will continue to work hard for it."
Zhong Yuxiu nodded solemnly, "I will. There is a lot of fun in embarking on the path of scientific research, and I love it. I am willing to devote my life to it and make it my lifelong goal."
"Hahaha." Principal Guo laughed heartily. This elegant man had a very charming smile. "Good! Well said. I look forward to your future."
"I'm looking forward to it, too."
Principal Guo laughed again. The young people were full of vigor and enthusiasm, which was something he did not have now. However, he would be very happy to see the students like this, especially students like Zhong Yuxiu who were talented and willing to work hard to achieve results.
"If you have any questions in the future, you can ask me. If I don't know either, I have some old friends abroad who can introduce you to them."
Zhong Yuxiu was quite stunned. "Thank you very much, Principal. If I have any questions in the future, I will come to ask you."
"Do a good job." Principal Guo narrowed his eyes and smiled. "Our school's research institute is at the back of the teaching building. It's strictly controlled. You need identification to enter and exit. Since you're doing physics research, you can choose a laboratory as your exclusive lab."
"Is it okay?" Didn't everyone ask someone to bring them in at the beginning?
Principal Guo nodded and said, "Why not? We have been told by our superiors that everything should be based on your wishes. It just so happens that the institute is in need of talent, and there are a few extra laboratories." This is why he allocated a separate laboratory. Geniuses are always proud, and they have their own temperaments. Before he understands Zhong Yuxiu's temperament, he must treat it with caution.
The investment is huge!
"That's great. I want to work on a new project now and need an independent and quiet environment." It was not surprising that he made this decision in order to win her over.
"I have nothing to do now. Come on, I'll take you to pick one." He left as soon as he said that. Zhong Yuxiu thanked him and followed him out of the office.
Although the research institute is located on campus, it is independent of the campus; it has a separate large area that ordinary people are not allowed to approach, and only scientific researchers can enter and exit. Looking around one by one, each laboratory is not fully equipped and can even be described as simple.
Zhong Yuxiu chose a relatively secluded place with fairly complete facilities. "This is it."
"204 on the second floor. Fine, 204 will be your laboratory from now on. I'll have someone make a note that no one, whether students or professors, can enter or leave this place without your permission."
Principal Guo took her to the notes and received the key to Room 204. One was looking forward to the development of the students, and the other had a satisfactory laboratory. The two parted happily.
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