That night, after taking a shower, Chen Xingling ran to the next room to find her son.
Xiao Huzi was playing chess with Gu Qi. The father and son were playing chess back and forth, and it was hard to tell who would win.
Chen Xingling lazily lay on Gu Qi's back and watched the father and son fighting on the chessboard, then "very purposefully" began to play the victim.
"I've been so busy lately, and the classes at school are so boring. I have to run over to attend classes every day, which makes me annoyed just thinking about it... Ma Dali also said that the teacher teaches too slowly, and he would rather study on his own at night than go to the classroom and waste time listening to classes."
Little Tiger only knew that his mother and Uncle Ma skipped classes from time to time. He originally thought that they were just busy with their careers and had no time for classes, but who would have thought that they were actually "bored"!
So, he asked in disbelief: "Mom, classes in college...will also be boring?"
"Of course there are." Chen Xingling curled his lips: "There are in kindergartens, elementary schools, high schools, and universities are no exception."
Little Tiger's new cognition was refreshed again, and he asked hesitantly: "Aren't the classes in the university full of professors and highly educated people?"
"Who said that!" Chen Xingling said confidently, "There are many teachers in the university, but not all of them are professors. Professor is a very high title, and it takes a long time to be evaluated before you can get such a title. At first you are an assistant teacher, then you are promoted to a lecturer, and then an associate professor. Associate professor and full professor sound similar, but there is still a big gap in between, and it is not easy to get over it. How can all of them be highly educated and capable professors? Impossible!"
Little Tiger: “…”? ? ?
The little kid can’t hide his thoughts, everything is written on his face.
So, he couldn't help but ask anxiously: "Then-then if I'm bored in class... can I skip class too?"
Chen Xingling sneered, "What do you think? Your mother is about the same age as the other students in your class. They are only a few years older than you. There are dozens of students in a class, sitting together. It's hard for the teacher to tell who is with whom. For the teacher, either one is exceptionally good or exceptionally bad. The others are basically the same, and the teacher won't make a special effort to remember them. But is it the same for you? You're the only four-year-old in the class - the teacher can't ignore you even if he wants to? During class, he will definitely glance at your seat first - the teacher can tell at a glance whether you're skipping classes or not, and there's no need to call your name at all."
Little Tiger was confused and felt that going to university was not a good thing.
"I should be able to ask for leave, right? The principal of Mizukoshi Elementary School said that I can go there anytime I want. He also said that he would give me enough freedom to choose."
Chen Xingling shook his head: "That's because they can't take you seriously. The first grade at Shuiyue Elementary School starts at the age of seven, but you start in the third grade. You are the most special one, but the youngest one, so the principal is willing to give you enough freedom. But university teachers usually teach one class, and if you skip class once or twice, the teacher will think you don't respect him or even despise his class. You can only get credits if you pass the exam for a course. If you don't get enough credits, you won't be able to graduate in the future, or even get a diploma."
Xiao Huzi was secretly anxious and instantly lost interest in playing chess.
"Mom, is it like this at Chongqing University? Are teachers also bored during class? Really?"
Chen Xingling groaned, not wanting to shoot herself in the foot. After all, Chongqing University was the only university she had ever been most passionate about.
"Not all of them are boring... About four out of ten are boring. For example, some theoretical classes tend to be boring. For example, some classes that require hands-on work and are more practical, they are not so boring. You are so young, you should prefer more hands-on classes."
"Of course, of course!" Little Tiger nodded hurriedly: "I also like people who are good at hands-on work."
After a pause, he asked curiously, "Does Chongqing University have a mathematics department? The kind that specializes in mathematics? Is there one?"
"Yes." Chen Xingling answered, "There is a mathematics department in the teacher training department, and they mainly study mathematical theory. Not only mathematics, but also physics and psychology. Currently, the most students are enrolled in the mathematics department, and there are very few in physics and psychology."
Xiao Huzi thought about it, and finally made a choice with great reluctance.
"Then I will - go study mathematics first and see how it goes."
Chen Xingling was a little surprised and asked, "Really? You still have to learn mathematical theory! You can't just pick up a pen and do some calculations!"
"Don't worry." Little Tiger raised his chubby chin and said confidently, "As long as it's related to math, I like it. It doesn't matter if the teacher's class is boring, I can read books and learn by myself. As long as I like it, I should be able to learn to tolerate it."
Chen Xingling: “…”
While listening to the mother and son chatting, Gu Qi tilted his head slightly and glanced at his wife lovingly.
"His favorite subject is still mathematics. I taught him some basic physics theories, but mathematics is still what he is most interested in."
Xiao Huzi made a choice with great distress: "I heard that the library of Chongqing University is very large, and its collection of books is one of the best in the country. As long as there is a math book I like in it, I can learn enough, and I will try my best to endure the rest. If the teacher's lectures are boring, I will take the book I like and read it by myself and do the exercises by myself."
Chen Xingling was speechless for a moment and didn't know where to start next.
Suddenly, Xiao Huzi remembered the place that interested him the most, and stared at Chen Xingling with sparkling eyes.
"Mom, how big is the library at Chongqing University? How many books are there in it? Can every student borrow books? How many books can be borrowed at one time? How long can they be borrowed for?"
I skipped classes every day and never went to the library once. Chen Xingling: “…”
She didn't even want to go to class, so how could she have the time and energy to go to the library to read other books! She didn't like overly theoretical books, and she didn't have time to read casual books, so she only had one impression of the library - it was so big!
As for how big it was, what it looked like inside, or how many books it had - I had no idea!
The mother of a student who was not very keen on studying faltered and explained: "I just remember that the school gave each student a library card. There were several lines of words on the card, but I didn't read carefully what was written on it."
Little Tiger looked at her with a complicated look and said, "Mom, I know you are busy making money and don't have time to read or borrow books, but you have a library card but don't borrow good books to read - that's such a waste. What's the difference between you and looking for a treasure but coming back empty-handed?"
Chen Xingling was choked by his son's question: "..."
At this time, Xiao Huzi looked at Gu Qi excitedly and said excitedly: "Dad! When I get admitted to Chongqing University, I won't have to worry about not being able to find the math books I want! The collection of books is one of the best! How many books must there be!"
Gu Qi smiled and replied, "It is said that there are several million words, almost close to ten million."
Little Tiger: “…”! ! !
The next moment, his eyes lit up with excitement and he grabbed Chen Xingling's hand.
"Mom, are you free tomorrow? Take me to Chongqing University, okay? I want to visit your library in advance. If all the books in the library are my favorites, I will definitely apply to your school!"
I don’t know why I was seriously led astray while talking. Chen Xingling: “…”
The next morning, Chen Xingling, feeling helpless, shared the incident with his friends, saying that he had tried his best but was still at a loss.
Ma Dali laughed out loud: "What's there to worry about! If my son can also take the college entrance examination at the age of four and become my schoolmate - then I will definitely bring good wine and good food to pay homage to my parents' graves, and then go to our Ma family's ancestral temple to thank our ancestors and burn incense and worship them."
Chen Xingling rolled his eyes at him and highlighted the key points for him.
"Gu Yinmo is only four years old! Not even four and a half years old!"
Ma Dali touched his nose and restrained his smile.
"In fact, Xiaohuzi is not an ordinary child. You must not use the standards of ordinary children to measure him. I think... Aqi taught him very well and guided him very well. So, you don't have to worry so much. If I were you, I would just be happy."
Chen Xingling waved his hand and said, "Let's not talk about him anymore. Let's wait until he is officially admitted by Principal Li. He might fail the midterm exam next week and be kicked out. Everything will go back to where it was before. Then why am I still worrying about it!"
Then, she explained to Ma Dali that Director Guo’s new house could no longer be built, and he had to go and tell Master Mo and the others first.
Ma Dali was a little unhappy: "We've already agreed on it - why do you suddenly want to give it up? If I had known this would happen, I would have signed a contract with Director Guo!"
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