"Ah? They're already here?!"
Lu Xiuxiu, paying no mind to Xiao's wild speculation, immediately started to adjust her clothing. Although it was just a supermarket uniform and not very formal, she wanted to at least be neat and tidy when meeting the distinguished professor.
After all, that was about all she could do.
On the other hand, the young girl who came to deliver the news was quick-witted and helped Lu Xiuxiu explain: "What? Boss, where did your mind go? I said those people had an aura, not that kind of aura! You know, that sort... ugh, just go and see for yourselves; they're all waiting for Lu at the supermarket entrance."
"What kind of expression is that? You've just revealed that you haven't read any books, haven't you?"
"Psh, as if you, boss, have read that many books yourself!"
"True, I haven't read much, but I've raised two sons, and now both of them are college students at prestigious universities!"
"Oh, which prestigious ones? Yanbei or Huaqing?"
"Get back to work and don't think I don't know you're slacking off! I said we need at least three tills open in the morning, who let you run off?"
...
Their comically antagonistic banter actually helped Lu Xiuxiu to relax a little from her nervousness.
Things had already reached this point, and getting nervous was pointless; she had to face it eventually.
So, smiling at the young cashier girl, Lu Xiuxiu stepped out of the boss's office.
The curious Xiao stood up from his seat and followed behind Lu Xiuxiu.
He wanted to see who was looking for Lu Xiuxiu with that sick child in tow.
But just as he reached the entrance, Xiao was taken aback.
"Eh, Professor Yu? Professor Yu, what brings you here?"
Yu Chenggong, who was nonstop brainwashing Li Jiangao, looked up when he heard his name called. His eyes brightened when he saw Lu Xiuxiu, but the following little old man staring at him... he had absolutely no recollection of.
By now, Xiao had eagerly taken a couple of steps forward, bypassing Lu Xiuxiu, and enthusiastically grabbed Yu Chenggong's hand.
...
In Xiao's office, the stylish couch was just enough for the several professors, Lu Xiuxiu, and Qiao Ze to sit.
At this point, Xiao casually took a folding stool, sitting beside them like a primary school student, silently eavesdropping on what seemed to him a mythological conversation.
"Ms. Lu, let me introduce myself. My name is Zhang Chunlei, I am the Associate Dean of the School of Mathematics at Jiangcheng University and also a doctoral adviser."
"You definitely look younger than me, so if I call you little Lu, you wouldn't mind, right? The others have already said their piece, so I'll just briefly tell you about our School of Mathematics at Jiangcheng University. Leaving the rest aside, you know Jiang University is in Jiangcheng and close to Xingcheng, just two or three hundred kilometers away, convenient for you to visit him.
Plus, our math program is among the best in the nation.
Let me just cut to the chase. If Qiao Ze is willing to sign a direct B.S./M.S./Ph.D. integration program agreement with Jiang University Mathematics Institute, I guarantee not only will his tuition be waived, but he'll also receive a full scholarship every semester. I'll help him apply for other financial aids as well, which should cover his living expenses and still leave him with surplus.
Upon graduation with his doctorate, if he wants to stay at the university as a professor or researcher, I will fully support him, and I can almost guarantee a ninety-nine percent chance of him staying. If he wishes to go to another research institute, I will write him the highest recommendation letters.
You also won't have to worry too much about his daily life while he's studying, I'll arrange some graduate students to regularly check on his well-being. What do you think, little Lu? Oh, right, all these promises can be put into a contract, and I will personally sign and seal it!"
...
Xiao's lips quivered involuntarily, not knowing where to put his hands.
These conditions... truly extraordinary!
So you can not only study for free but also make money from it?!
Especially since his younger child had just finished the college entrance exam last year; he also had some understanding of universities.
Jiangcheng University's admission score line seemed to be even higher than Xilin University of Technology in Xingcheng!
Xiao instinctively looked at Lu Xiuxiu and saw that this mother appeared completely clueless, as if she had no idea what to do.
Looking at Qiao Ze, well, the kid seemed even more composed, as if the topic had nothing to do with him.
He couldn't help but start to feel anxious for them. From the corner of his eye, he suddenly caught Yu fiddling secretly with his phone...
He must be taking pictures surreptitiously, right?
Xiao blinked, these university big shots really know how to play the game!