Lu Zhou was sent off the podium by the applause. When he turned his back to the venue, he even heard someone shout his name. He also saw someone quietly wipe the sand from the corner of their eyes.
It was just an impromptu speech, so he didn't do much preparation beforehand. The only preparation he had was a draft before he went on stage.
As for why it would produce such an unexpected stirring reaction …
Maybe it was because he was feeling emotional.
The award ceremony wasn't over yet. After the principal and vice-principal spoke, Lu Zhou walked back to the stage with the other winners.
Academician Xu shook hands with each of the winners and gave them a certificate of honor.
When it was Lu Zhou's turn, the old academician shook his hand for two or three seconds longer than the others.
Then, the old man looked at him approvingly and said with a smile, "Well said."
Lu Zhou sighed in relief and said, "Thank you."
The old academician smiled and said, "No, I should be the one thanking you."
The award ceremony was coming to an end.
At the time of the transition between 2015 and 2016, all the students present stood up to take an oath, looking forward to the new year in the Oath of Pillars, not forgetting their original intentions and courageously chasing after their dreams …
…
The dinner party was held at the large restaurant on the top floor of the cafeteria.
After the award ceremony came to an end, Lu Zhou returned to the backstage lounge and loosened his tie. He didn't even have time to change out of his suit when he saw a cute girl walk in. She was encouraged by her roommates and girlfriends to pretend to be calm.
Lu Zhou looked at her and thought she was from the student council, so he asked, "What's up?"
"God Lu … Senior Lu! Um, can you give me your contact number …? "
Her face was red and she stuttered because she was nervous. It was obvious that she wasn't prepared. She even forgot to say her name. Come to think of it, he must have rashly mustered up his courage under the instigation of his friends.
Lu Zhou looked at the curious, excited, and gossipy gazes behind the door. He didn't want to embarrass this girl, so he replied, "Can I have my QQ number?"
"Yes!"
Due to her excitement, her voice was a little out of tune.
Lu Zhou nodded, picked up the pen on the table, wrote a line of numbers on the memo, and handed it to her.
A lot of people knew his QQ account. He didn't use it often, so it was fine to give it to him.
In any case, he probably didn't have much time to chat.
"Thank you!"
The girl held the note in her hand as if it was a treasure and ran away like a frightened deer.
Looking at the closed door, Lu Zhou smiled and shook his head.
If handsomeness was a sin.
He really was a sinful man ….
Turning around to look at the mirror narcissistically for a while, Lu Zhou finally remembered that he had to return the suit, so he prepared to take off his clothes.
However, at this moment, the door to the lounge opened again.
This time, it was a familiar face. It was President Lin of the Student Council.
Lu Zhou guessed that she was probably here to collect the suit. He was about to ask her to wait outside for a while when she spoke first.
Lin Yuxiang looked at Lu Zhou and said, "Senior, your performance was amazing. You made my little girl cry."
Lu Zhou coughed and said, "Please don't use such a misleading phrase."
What do you mean made her cry!
Also, can't you add "performance on stage" in front of the phrase?
Lin Yuxiang tilted her head and pretended not to understand.
However, it was obvious that the sly look on her face revealed that she did it on purpose.
Lu Zhou didn't want to talk to her, so he changed the topic and asked, "What's up?"
"Yeah," Lin Yuxiang smiled and nodded. "Dean Qin asked me to ask you when do you plan on going? There are a few city leaders who want to meet you. "
"Then I'll go now," said Lu Zhou with a smile.
Lin Yuxiang nodded.
Suddenly, her eyes fell on his collar.
Her eyes lit up and she spoke.
"Mhmm, then I'll reply to Dean Qin. Ah, Senior, your tie is crooked, I'll help you … "
"It's fine, I'm going to change out of my suit and return it." Lu Zhou smiled and took off his tie. He looked at Lin Yuxiang's hand and hesitated for a second before he asked, "Do you want to help me return it?"
Lin Yuxiang: "…"
…
Jin Ling University was a top-tier university. It was directly under the Ministry of Education and had no direct relationship with the local government. However, the position of a 985 university in the local talent training strategy was undoubtedly huge.
Lu Zhou's international honors and potential had reached a level where he was worthy of being friends with. Whether it was sincere or just for show, they couldn't neglect a scholar who had won glory for the country.
And this was also a part of governance.
Even though Lu Zhou didn't have a high score in this area, it didn't mean he didn't know anything.
He planned on developing in Jin Ling in the future. If he wanted to go to a higher level, it was necessary to have a good relationship with the local government.
Lu Zhou knew Dean Qin's intention.
The school was providing him with a platform to help him accumulate connections outside of the academic circle.
At the banquet that night, Lu Zhou became the focus of the banquet.
The youngest winner of the Shiing-Shen Chern Mathematics Award and the Cole Prize in Number Theory. He also had the halo of being a candidate for the Hot Fields Award. Not to mention young scholars of the same generation, even some old professors were interested in this young talent.
Because of this, Lu Zhou stayed up late.
When he returned to the hotel, it was already 11 o 'clock at night.
He slept until noon the next day. Lu Zhou got up, washed his face, and cleaned up. He opened his suitcase and took out two boxes of gifts. He carried them in his hand and left the house.
This was the fish oil that he bought at the duty-free store. It was a health product that could reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and alleviate memory loss caused by aging.
As for who he was giving it to, it was obviously to Professor Lu and Professor Tang.
Lu Zhou went to Professor Lu's office first, but it was obvious that the old man was still in Belgium. Apparently, he had to go to CERN in a while. He said that he had some important discoveries, so he might be abroad for Chinese New Year.
Therefore, Lu Zhou placed the gifts on the table and left a note.
Although he did not know when Professor Lu would come back, he would definitely find out.
Then, Lu Zhou turned around and left Professor Lu's office. He went to the mathematics department's laboratory building.
…
The office door opened. When Professor Tang saw Lu Zhou walk in, he looked at the gifts in Lu Zhou's hand and put down the pen in his hand.
He smiled and said, "If you were my student, I would definitely teach you a lesson!"
Lu Zhou smiled and said, "I'm your student. It's not too late to teach me a lesson, but you have to accept this gift."
The gift was not expensive, but it was a token of appreciation.
Also, Lu Zhou was no longer an undergraduate student, so he did not have to worry about discipline.
Not to mention, after he completed the student registration next year, he would have to travel across the ocean to start a new journey. It was normal for him to visit his teacher before he left.
Professor Tang looked at Lu Zhou and smiled. He then said, "Next time you come, you don't have to bring a gift, just come in person. Xiao Wang, go pour a cup of tea for your junior. "
"Okay."
Xiao Wang, who was sitting next to the door, got up and walked to the cabinet with the tea set and electric kettle.
Lu Zhou smiled and thanked Xiao Wang. He then walked to the sofa and sat down. He continued to talk to Professor Tang, "What's wrong with coming empty-handed? I feel like I'm missing something if I don't bring anything … Not to mention, this isn't just my gift, it's also Luo Wenxuan's gift. There are photos in the bag that he asked me to bring back. They were taken when he was traveling in South America. He said he wanted to give you something artistic. "
"That kid didn't forget about me in America," said Professor Tang with a smile. He paused for a second and looked at Lu Zhou. He then said, "What do you think? You're going to study abroad next year, what plans do you have?"
Lu Zhou thought for a bit and said, "I plan on getting a PhD from Princeton, working there for a year or two, then returning to Jin Ling University to teach."
"Yeah, I support you," said Professor Tang as he nodded. He then said, "Foreign research experience is very important in China. It doesn't matter if you plan on developing in the government or going out on your own … It seems like you have your own plans, so I won't ask you anymore. Take advantage of this opportunity. "
Lu Zhou smiled and said, "Yeah, of course."
Professor Tang also smiled. He suddenly changed the topic and said in a joking tone, "Oh yeah, when do you plan on dating?"
Lu Zhou was caught off guard when he was suddenly asked this question. He then said, "Um … It depends on fate, I can't rush it."
Professor Tang smiled and said, "You're not in a hurry, but someone else is. When Dean Qin talked to me about you last time, he was worried that you've been away for too long. He's worried that your home is across the Pacific Ocean and you won't come back. Also, do you know that a few old professors with granddaughters in our department are asking about you from me? Especially Dean Lu, his granddaughter graduated this year. She's only a few years older than you, why don't you think about it? "
Xiao Wang, who was sitting at the door, was laughing. Lu Zhou, who was drinking tea, almost choked on his tea. He coughed a few times and said, "Don't … I don't object to you guys having an arranged marriage, but arranged marriage is a bad habit."
Professor Tang laughed and said, "Haha, I was just joking. I told Old Lu that even if you want an arranged marriage, you shouldn't go through the back door."
Lu Zhou quickly nodded.
Yeah, yeah, Dean Lu's granddaughter …
Even though it might be rude to say this, he couldn't imagine what Dean Lu's granddaughter looked like.
After the joke, the office went silent for a while.
Lu Zhou didn't say anything. He just sat there and quietly drank his tea.
Seeing that his former student had grown to this point, Professor Tang nodded with relief.
After a long time, he spoke.
"Go."
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