Austrian State of Tyrol, University of Innsbruck.
A graceful figure with agile steps and a head of golden hair stormed into the quantum computing lab, exuding an air of determination.
"Hanna, what are you looking for..."
"Get out!"
"Fine!"
"Wait, come back, is Hudson in the office?"
"Ah? Professor Will didn't come in today, he should still be in the East building."
"Now you can get out!"
"No problem."
Upon learning that Hudson Will wasn't there, Hanna Ravenstahl turned sharply and left the lab, heading towards her mentor's office.
Ten minutes later, when Hanna pushed open the door of the office, the old man was indeed sitting behind the desk, an unusual sight as he wore his reading glasses, calculating with a pen in hand.
Not to mention that this time both parties had made a bet, a bottle of last century's fine wine worth 3,600 euros. Imagining the other's pain, Hudson felt as if he had consumed a panacea, revitalizing his entire body.
However, Hanna didn't hand over the papers but rather pulled back her hand and hid them behind her back: "Wait, Hudson, you can have them, but you have to approve a trip for me to study in Huaxia for a while."
"A study trip? To Huaxia?" The old man was stunned as he looked at the young woman sitting across from him. He suddenly realized something and said aloud, "God, tell me you're not serious! You don't understand Huaxia, you've never been to Huaxia, so why would you want to go? You should see those TV programs, it's not a good place."
"I know, Hudson, but I'm going on a study trip to Huaxia, to Xilin University of Technology. I want to see for myself what kind of person can design such boring watermarks! I'm asking for one year, Hudson. No, this isn't a request, because I've already decided. If you don't help me apply, I'll apply to enroll as a PhD student at Xilin University of Technology on my own.
With my credentials, this shouldn't be difficult."
The old man looked at the girl before him, blinked, and finally, under the influence of her determination, said reluctantly, "Hanna, there's no way I can change your mind, is there? You don't even speak Chinese. Goodness, don't you think communication will be a huge problem?"
The blonde girl nodded seriously, her fair and delicate face filled with resolve: "I still have time to learn, and you should trust my language talent. Outside the campus, I can use Google's translator, and inside, I believe initially mixing English and Chinese won't be too much of a problem."
"Well... okay, but you need to get your family's consent first."
"I called them yesterday, and they've agreed, Hudson. My parents have always believed that since my legs are on my body, I'm free to choose my life."
"All right, all right, damn it, I'll help you apply. Get your passport ready, hand it over to me, and when they accept, I'll have someone sort out your visa. God, I knew that once something good happened to me, there would be a surprise to mix in with my mood! It's always like this, you know? Always like this!"
While they were talking, a freckled kid poked half his body out from outside Hudson's office door, "Professor Will, Professor Roland has told me..."
"Get out!" Hudson glared and pointed to the door, causing the kid to flinch and then quickly withdraw before Hanna could turn around to see him slip away.