Compared to Jin Ling University, who was celebrating, Lu Zhou, who was elected as an academician, was a lot calmer.
After all, compared to scholars who spent more than a decade trying to become an academician, this lifelong honor didn't bring him much.
Therefore, when Lu Zhou received the notification, he didn't even feel surprised. Instead, he felt a sense of calmness.
The support he received from the academic community in this country and the resources he could mobilize were far beyond what ordinary academicians could compare to.
Jin Ling University.
Mathematics department office.
In order to deal with his students' theses, Lu Zhou took some time out of his busy schedule to come here. However, when he walked into the office, he was shocked by the pile of things in the corner.
I haven't been back for a week, how come my office has become a storage room?
Lin Yuxiang, who was sitting at the door, saw Lu Zhou, and her eyes lit up. She pushed away her chair and stood up.
"Professor, you're finally back. The people who have been looking for you have almost broken the door of our office."
Lu Zhou didn't care about Assistant Lin. He looked at the nearest cactus against the wall and couldn't help but ask.
"Where did you get this?"
Lin Yuxiang looked at the cactus and thought for a while. She finally remembered who gave it to him. She clapped her hands and said, "This is from Professor Zhang from the physics department. He also asked me to give you a blessing. He wishes that your academic career will be as green as a cactus."
There's nothing wrong with this blessing, but why does it feel weird …
"Next time you see Professor Zhang, thank him for me." Lu Zhou coughed and suddenly noticed the vacuum flask on the table. He picked it up and said, "Where did this come from?"
He had a feeling that he had seen it somewhere before, but he couldn't remember where. However, Lin Yuxiang, who was standing next to him, immediately remembered and spoke with a smile.
"Professor Tang gave this to you!"
Hearing this, Lu Zhou finally remembered where he had seen this thing, and he immediately sweated profusely.
"Don't tell me he gave me his?"
If that was the case, then wasn't this gift too hardcore?
"What are you talking about? Who would give away a cup that they have used? But the cup he gave you seems to be the same one he uses, "said Lin Yuxiang with a smile." Speaking of which, when Professor Tang gave me the cup, he told me to tell you to take care of your body, drink less instant coffee, and drink more hot water when you're thirsty. "
Hearing this, Lu Zhou could not help but feel warmth in his heart.
He knew a lot of professors at Jin Ling University, but the one that missed him the most was the retired Professor Tang.
Lu Zhou had always respected Professor Tang, who brought him onto the path of mathematics. Although Professor Tang did not give him much help academically, Professor Tang pointed him in the right direction and helped Lu Zhou avoid a lot of detours when he was younger.
Therefore, every New Year's Eve, regardless of whether he had time or not, Lu Zhou would bring gifts to visit Professor Tang.
Lin Yuxiang looked at Lu Zhou, who didn't say a word, and she blinked.
"Do you want me to pour you a cup of hot water?"
Lu Zhou smiled and shook his head. He then put away the vacuum flask.
"No need. Help me record the gifts, organize them on an Excel spreadsheet, and send them to my email. Return the gifts that are worth more than 500 yuan. Think of a place to store the rest. It takes up too much space to just pile them up in the corner."
"Okay!" Assistant Lin raised her hand and saluted. She blinked and said, "Leave it to me."
Lu Zhou sat down at his desk and opened his drawer. He took out a stack of theses and began to seriously read the first one. Although it was only a master's thesis, he had high standards for his students.
After all, the Jinling Institute for Advanced Study had a lot of resources. It was impossible for a student to graduate from his school.
At the very least, they would have to write an entire thesis, right?
This was for their own good.
At this moment, there was a knock on the office door.
Lu Zhou put down his pen and spoke.
"Come in."
The office door was pushed open, and Jin Ling University's principal, Academician Xu, walked in with a smile.
"Congratulations, Academician Lu! From now on, you are the youngest academician in the history of Jin Ling University. I don't think anyone will be able to break this record in the next hundred years. "
"It's hard to say, there are countless young talents at Jin Ling University. Who knows if there will be someone better than me in the future?" Lu Zhou smiled and stood up from his office chair. He gestured to the sofa and said, "Please sit down."
"You're welcome."
After some small talk, the two sat down on the sofa in the office.
Lin Yuxiang walked over with a pot of freshly boiled tea and poured it for the two of them.
Principal Xu looked at the rising steam from the teacup and paused for a second. He then smiled and spoke.
"I'm here to congratulate you on being elected as an academician, and I also have something I want to ask for your opinion on."
Lu Zhou smiled and said, "You're too kind. If there's anything I can help with, just let me know."
"Haha, how can I do that! Even though it's not a big deal, your work is related to the future of our country. If your work is delayed because of Jin Ling University, I'll have to apologize to the entire country! "
Principal Xu looked at Lu Zhou and smiled. He then said, "Here's the thing. A while ago, the Ministry of Education came to Jin Ling University. I talked to the head of the Ministry of Education about undergraduate education. We think that there is still a lot of room for improvement in the current teaching system. Therefore, we plan on opening a key class in several key departments such as mathematics and physics. This will be used as a pilot for undergraduate education reform and focus on cultivating academic talents! "
Lu Zhou nodded in agreement and said, "Undergraduate education needs to be valued. A scholar's first contact with academia is when they start their undergraduate education. However, we can't overdo it. Reform for the sake of reform. In the end, other than increasing the burden of the curriculum for the students, there's no benefit. "
Principal Xu nodded and said, "We understand what you're saying. That's why we're starting with a pilot class. If the pilot is successful, we'll promote it. If not, we'll improve it! "
"I think it's feasible." Lu Zhou smiled and said, "But I don't think there's anything I can do to help."
Principal Xu smiled and said, "How is there nothing you can do to help? Senior Lu, you're a role model for countless students at Jin Ling University! I heard that the seat you used to sit in the library was taken over by the students. Even now, people still go there to worship you! "
Lu Zhou coughed and said, "You're too kind, that's just the students' performance art."
"Not too kind, I really want to ask you for a favor." Principal Xu waved his hand and looked at Lu Zhou solemnly. He then said, "Undergraduate education is too far away for me. It's also too far away for the experts in our teaching and research group. Not to mention that our conditions back then were different from now. Whether it was our concepts or our experiences, we couldn't keep up with the times.
"Regarding this batch of pilot classes, I hope you can be the chief consultant of our teaching and research group. This won't take up too much of your time, we just need you to provide us with some valuable opinions."
If it was before, Lu Zhou wouldn't have been able to react so quickly.
But now, the moment he heard it, he understood Principal Xu's real intention in asking him to be an advisor. Most likely it was because the Ministry of Education hadn't finished negotiating, or the negotiations weren't going well. If he brought his name, it would be easier for him to do things with the Communist Party of China.
However, even though Lu Zhou figured this out, he didn't say much.
This was a small matter for him. Jin Ling University had helped him a lot in the academic field over the years, so it was only right for him to do something for his alma mater.
Not to mention, this was a good thing for the students of Jin Ling University.
Lu Zhou smiled and said, "It's a piece of cake. I'll be the chief consultant then."
A smile appeared on Principal Xu's face.
"Then I'll thank Senior Lu on behalf of the students at Jin Ling University."
Lu Zhou coughed and said, "Ahem, don't be like this, it's fine for the students to call me senior. You're two years older than me, so please don't joke around."
Principal Xu took a sip of tea, put down the teacup, and said with a smile, "Haha, that's true … Oh right, speaking of this pilot class, we plan to name this pilot class of reform the Nobel Light Class. What do you think?"
Lu Zhou thought for a second and shook his head.
"I don't think it's appropriate."
"Oh yeah?" Principal Xu raised his eyebrows and asked, "Why?"
"The Nobel Prize is a goal worthy of young scholars, but it's not the end of academia. Since we plan on using this batch of pilot classes as a base to cultivate academic talents, I don't recommend instilling these ideas into our students from the beginning. "Lu Zhou paused for a second and said," After all, we don't choose to become scholars because of the Nobel Prize or Fields. Before we work hard in this direction, we should have other original intentions that are more worthy of being cherished. "
Principal Xu: "Then what do you think we should call it?"
Lu Zhou thought for a bit and spoke.
"Strong young people make a country strong. Whether or not a country's young scholars are positive is related to the future of the country and its people.
"I hope that these young people we train can plant a seed in their hearts. Once they germinate, they can become useful talents for society, science, civilization, and the future!
"Therefore, I propose that this pilot class be called the Light of Youth!"
After hearing Lu Zhou's words, Principal Xu went silent for a while.
After a long time, he spoke emotionally.
"I'm afraid there are no other young scholars like you."
He patted his thigh and nodded.
"Then we'll do as you say, we'll call it the Light of Youth!"
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