Wild honey

Qian Xiuzhi helped her clean up the kitchen before leaving. Song Shixia made a cup of scented tea and sat on the sofa in a daze. What does it mean to publish 60 papers? Does a professor need to publish so many papers?

She couldn't figure it out but she knew one thing, that is, Professor Ji was a paper king.

The midterm exam is tomorrow, so Song Shixia went to her mother-in-law's house early in the afternoon and brought a gift prepared for Yao Xue, waiting to give it to her after the midterm exam.

The most expensive gift she prepared for Yao Xue was honey, pure natural wild honey. Forty years later, the market price was 20,000 yuan per pound, and the current price is unknown.

This wild honey is produced in very small quantities each year, and it is impossible to buy it without connections. However, the foreign businessman gave her a lot of it in exchange for tea leaves. Others fought hard to buy honey, and she had two rows of it on the shelves of the warehouse in her space.

Yao Xue's concern was that the dry climate in the north caused bad skin. Wild honey plus the fruit wine and medicinal wine she gave her were only a small problem in improving skin quality and skin condition. Long-term use would only make skin better.

Song Shixia herself doesn't use skin care products very often and doesn't know much about brands, but the skin care products and down jacket that Yao Xue gave her were not cheap.

The family left, and the postman came on a bicycle to deliver something. There was a big box tied to the back seat of his bicycle.

Feng Lian heard the noise and came out: "Professor Ji and his family are not at home, you can come and deliver it tomorrow or another day. Wow, what is this thing, so big?"

The postman turned around while pushing his bicycle and said, "It looks like something from a foreign country. It says it's a household appliance."

The reason why transoceanic mail was so slow was not only because of the long distance, but also because the electrical appliances inside had been inspected by the higher-ups, and were almost disassembled into parts for inspection. It was no wonder they were suspicious, but there were too many spies and they had to be extra cautious.

Feng Lian said enviously: "Professor Ji is becoming more and more caring." Who would still use the household appliances? It must be a gift for Xiao Song.

Ji Xueya was bragging to his old friends. Some of his old comrades had already arrived in the capital in advance. There was a special reception center to accommodate them. He specially brought his most precious tea with him.

"Old Ji, do you know what we brought with us this time?"

He and his comrades-in-arms were friends who had risked their lives for each other.

Ji Xueya looked around and said, "Don't hide it. Show me."

The energetic white-haired friend smiled and shook his head: "We came here with your son's transatlantic mail this time, and the things are probably at your son's house."

"Transoceanic mail? What did he buy?" Ji Xueya had long forgotten what the school leader had called him to ask.

Seeing that he really didn't know what was going on, his friend slowly explained, "It looks like an oven, and there's also an egg beater and something else, all cooking tools."

Ji Xueya suddenly realized: "So that's what happened. I thought the school leaders didn't approve him to send the letter outside. How come they agreed?"

"We have an open policy now, not just a few years ago. Moreover, after the researchers opened it up for inspection, they understood the internal structure and principle. Thanks to your son's help, ordinary citizens will be able to use domestically produced kitchen appliances in two years."

Ji Xueya smiled bitterly: "Forget it, I won't punish him. Since the higher-ups have given permission, I will definitely not bother with him about these things."

The friend helplessly explained: "I'm not kidding you. The person who checked the machine was one of my people. For the sake of your reputation, I have to check it carefully for you and make sure it's correct before putting the things in."

A friend who had been listening in brought a teapot and said, "Come on, have some tea. We finally got together and we can talk about men instead of children."

Song Shixia got up half an hour earlier on purpose. The whole family took the midterm exam very seriously. Although they didn't put direct pressure on her, she felt like a national treasure.

Breakfast was a fried dough stick and two eggs. My mother-in-law smiled and explained, "Yanran said that she always eats like this when she takes an exam at school, and she always does well."

Song Shixia looked at the fried dough sticks and eggs arranged in the shape of 100 on the plate and did not tell her mother-in-law that the full score in Chinese and math was 120.

"Thank you, Mom. You should eat it while it's hot."

Han Rong looked out the door and said, "I'll eat later. Your dad didn't come home yesterday because he met up with an old friend. They stayed at the guesthouse together. I wonder if he told the guards."

Song Shixia finished a boiled egg and asked, "What did you say?"

"I'm sending you to the exam. You have a midterm exam today. What if you're late for the bus? Your dad easily forgets things. If he forgets, I'll go to the next door to borrow a bicycle..."

Then she clapped her hands and said, "Forget it, I'll go borrow one now and I'll ride you to school later."

Song Shixia wanted to say no, she had enough time, she had gotten up half an hour earlier today.

However, her mother-in-law acted quickly, and before she could open her mouth, she had already walked into the yard.

Yu Fang looked embarrassed: "Auntie, it's not that I don't want to borrow it, but I have to take the child to her father's house today, and the child has been crying for her father."

Han Rong said anxiously, "I will be back at 8:30 at the latest. I won't bother you."

Yu Fang's face was full of confusion and hesitation, as if she was considering something or trying to delay time.

"Forget it, I'll go ask somewhere else."

Han Rong turned around and left. Just as she reached the door of her house, she heard the sound of a car not far away. Only then did she feel completely relieved.

Yu Fang dug her fingernails into her palms and her face looked grim as she turned around and went home.

The driver is not a security guard, but Xiao Li.

Xiao Li walked into the room cheerfully: "Professor Ji called me yesterday and asked me to arrive on time at 7 o'clock today. I left at 6:30."

Han Rong took Xiao Li's arm and welcomed him into the living room with great enthusiasm.

"You must not have eaten yet, come and eat something, there is still time."

Song Shixia had just finished eating and greeted Xiao Li.

"Mom, Xiao Li, you guys eat. I'll go upstairs to clean up."

Xiao Li often comes to Professor Ji's home and has long been accustomed to Aunt Han's enthusiasm.

"Xiao Li, do you have a girlfriend?" Her previous impression of Xiao Li was that he was honest, simple and capable, but today he could be said to be her savior.

Xiao Li almost choked: "Auntie, I don't have a partner yet. The girls in the city are too picky and don't like me. The girls from my hometown don't want to marry far away." He works as a driver in the capital, and even if he gets married he has to stay in the capital. He has never thought about returning to his hometown to farm.

Han Rong smiled enthusiastically: "Isn't this a coincidence? There is a gay singles party in our unit on New Year's Day. I will send you an invitation letter then. I wonder if you like the nurses in our hospital?"

Xiao Li was flattered and surprised: "Auntie, how can I look down on her? I am actually afraid that I am not worthy of a nurse."

Han Rong's smile deepened: "The nurses in our hospital are all excellent. If you like any of them, don't miss them."

Song Shixia went downstairs with her bag on her back and saw her mother-in-law and Xiao Li chatting happily.

"Mom, is this some happy news?"

"No, but I'm celebrating in advance that Xiao Li has found a partner."

Song Shixia laughed: "Xiao Li is serious and responsible in his work. If he had a way to meet lesbians, he would definitely be able to find his ideal partner."

"That's what we're talking about."

Xiao Li's face flushed. He finished drinking the soy milk and was about to wash the dishes when Han Rong stopped him.

"Leave me alone, it's time for you to get out."

I arrived at school half an hour early today and there were only a few people in the classroom.

They were surprised to see Song Shixia, but since they were not familiar with him, they did not ask much.

The four gangsters arrived early for the first time and were surprised to see Song Shixia.

Li Jianan rubbed his eyes, Zheng Shengli frowned, and Wen Changhua subconsciously looked at Bai Qiurui, who had a complicated expression.

Zheng Shengli saw that Brother Bai was unwilling to accept this, so he deliberately said loudly: "Brother Bai, our Sister Bai is very pretty and must be the prettiest girl in the school!"

Song Shixia was flipping through the book of wrong answers of her deskmate as if she hadn't heard anything.

Bai Qiurui walked up to her and stopped: "I have a girlfriend."

Song Shixia looked up: "Are you talking to me?" What does it have to do with her that he has a girlfriend? What kind of logic is this?

Bai Qiurui was immediately a little disappointed. He felt like he was punching cotton: "Why didn't you come to class?"

He thought she didn't come to class because she saw him having a girlfriend. That night he regretted agreeing to date that girl from the medical school. He didn't even remember her name and didn't pay attention to what she looked like.

Song Shixia was busy helping her deskmate correct his mistakes: "I don't need to go to class. I'll go home after the exam."

"Where is your home? I'll take you there after school." He wanted to say that he would break up with his girlfriend immediately if she said so, but he was worried that he would lose face if his brothers heard him.

Song Shixia was fed up with his amazing train of thought: "My home is in the suburbs, and I have a driver to pick me up, so I don't need to trouble Mr. Bai."

Bai Qiurui didn't give up, but Song Shixia refused to communicate, so he gritted his teeth and returned to his seat.

"Brother Bai, does she regret it?" Zheng Shengli was not afraid of making trouble when he saw the excitement. His brother Bai had an extraordinary family background and no woman could resist him.

Bai Qiurui somehow made up an excuse: "She said that studying is more important, so she gave the girl from the school to you."

Zheng Shengli's eyes were full of enthusiasm: "Thank you, Brother Bai! But Brother Bai, why do you like her? Studying is the priority is just an excuse. She just wants to keep you hanging."

Bai Qiurui stared at her back: "I can wait."

Song Shixia felt a chill on her back. It seemed that she was not wearing enough today.

She thought Professor Ji was putting a lot of pressure on her, but she didn't expect the test questions to be so simple that they simply told her "1+1=2".

Of course the question was definitely not like this, this was just Song Shixia's own understanding, she felt that it was no different from being told the answer directly, she knew the answer after reading the question. As long as there were no problems with physics and chemistry, she could expect to be in the top ten in the grade.

The two days of exams made Song Shixia experience firsthand the treatment of a giant panda. Her elder sister and Teacher Meng took her to the cafeteria to cook her lunch, with three spinach and two vegetable dishes, saying they were for her brain supplement.

The students were taking a nap in the classroom, so Teacher Meng took her to the office for a nap. She couldn't resist the enthusiasm from Teacher Meng, and her elder sister also stood on Teacher Meng's side.

Everyone tacitly didn't ask her how she did in the exam, but repeatedly told her not to be nervous and to treat it as a normal classroom test. She felt touched and helpless at the same time. A midterm exam allowed her to experience the feeling of the college entrance examination in advance.

During the exam, Zheng Shengli stretched his neck to peek at Song Shixia's test paper. He was sitting diagonally behind Song Shixia, and he was finally able to see the multiple-choice questions clearly. He quickly copied them down.

The invigilator pretended not to notice his little trick. Anyway, these slackers were just trying to get a degree, and they were always in the last examination room.

Han Rong finally waited for her husband to come home: "You too, I told you so many times yesterday to remember to call the security guard, but you still forgot. Thanks to our son for being thoughtful and calling Xiao Li in advance."

Ji Xueya said awkwardly, "We were talking about tea yesterday and forgot about it. I hope it didn't delay my daughter-in-law's exam. Otherwise, I would be a sinner."

Han Rong said unhappily, "It wasn't delayed, but it was almost delayed. I have seen through the family next door. Before, we didn't often interact with the neighbors, but the relationship was fine. After interacting with them for a long time, I found out that they are this kind of people."

"What's going on? Old Yu's wife is gossiping again?"

Han Rong sneered, "It was Yu Fang. I went to borrow a bicycle but she refused because her child missed her father. Previously, her child had a fever in the middle of the night and I personally arranged for the most responsible nurse to help take care of the child. It was a waste of time."

Ji Xueya hesitated, not knowing whether to say it.

"What's your expression?"

He said stubbornly, "In the end, this is all your fault. You wanted me to be your daughter-in-law before, but I'm used to causing problems."

Han Rong laughed in anger: "Oh, so I raised an ungrateful person? Even if she can't become my daughter-in-law, I haven't treated her badly."

Ji Xueya touched his nose and said, "I've always felt that Yu Fang seems to be a thoughtful girl, and she thinks a lot. You and Yanran are the only ones in the family who don't see that."

Han Rong finally calmed down: "How did you know? You, a rough guy, can tell that someone has bad intentions, but you don't know how to remind me?"

"I am a rough man, but I have fought in wars and I am not blind. Whenever something happens in our family, it spreads very quickly. If you ask around, you will find that it was the mother and daughter who spread the news."

Han Rong is carefree and never thinks bad of others. Even though she is not a relative of her neighbors, she still maintains good relations with them and sends them snacks during festivals.

Who would have thought that being too nice to others would make them hate you?

Han Rong said angrily, "Okay, I admit defeat. You are a great leader with foresight. From now on, if you don't allow me to associate with someone, I will ignore her."

Ji Xueya quickly declined: "No, just do what you need to do. Just let her say whatever she wants to say. It won't cause any real harm to you. Just ignore her."

"I just can't bear the thought of giving away so many delicious foods for free and wasting the rice dumplings and mooncakes that my daughter-in-law made."

Ji Xueya felt the same way: "Why don't you just give her something you made yourself? If you keep showing off your daughter-in-law's handicrafts, it will be strange if she doesn't get jealous."

After that, he smiled flatteringly: "You have a good relationship with my daughter-in-law, can you help me ask where she bought the tea and whether it is still available?"

Han Rong was sulking: "Why don't you ask yourself?"

Ji Xueya tried to please her cautiously: "I haven't invited my old friends to taste the medicinal wine yet. I'll ask her if she can sell some when the time comes. Don't worry, I'll definitely let them pay!"

After three seconds of careful consideration, Han Rong agreed: "Don't lower the price. Our daughter-in-law and I are a family." Xiao Song has no income now, so if she can make some pocket money by making medicinal wine, she will probably agree.

"No, tea and wine are not cheap, there is no upper limit on the price, not to mention that the tea my daughter-in-law gave me is absolutely top-notch. They must be mentally prepared to pay the price. We are already this age and we can't enjoy it? It's time to enjoy the blessing of our children and grandchildren."

"Just be aware of this. Xiao Song is a real person and won't ask for money too much. That's why I reminded you."

After the exam, Song Shixia let herself go and begged Professor Ji to give her a day off. She even used a new technique that she had seen but never tried before, and almost wore out her throat.

She stopped at the critical moment. Professor Ji was breathing heavily and coaxing her. Song Shixia was under the desk with her head tilted up, looking innocent.

"Three days off, until Saturday."

"no."

She bent down and kissed him, and Professor Ji's breathing became tight again.

"Really?"

Professor Ji was tortured by a honey trap and refused to take a day off no matter how he was abused.

Song Shixia sat on the ground, feeling depressed, his head resting on his knees, feeling bored.

"No, you can handle it yourself."

Professor Ji's chest rose and fell rapidly: "Untie the rope."

She lay on his knees: "I won't." She tied Professor Ji's hands to the chair as soon as she started to use the beauty trap, otherwise she would not dare to be so arrogant.

Publishing 100 papers is the first step to becoming an academician. There are many more processes to go through, and a professor may not necessarily become an academician.