"But, since you've said so," Uncle Zhou said, "then how are you going to support your family and what kind of career are you going to do?"

"Ah, that's right—I'm going to take the academic route......" Jiang Yucheng thought for a while, and decided to say what he had prepared in advance, "I'm studying chemistry now, and I also have a minor in computer science - I plan to continue to study for a Ph......D in computational chemistry in the future."

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Now it seems that the road of organic is a pitfall, but if it is said that he wants to do other professional work, Jiang Yucheng is a little lacking in confidence - after carefully studying the current direction of the chemistry department, he suddenly found that there is another direction, called "theoretical and computational chemistry". He searched the Internet and found that the main work content in this direction is programming and running operations, without experiments...... OK, that's it!

"This holiday I participated in the school's college students' innovation practice activities," Jiang Yucheng said stubbornly, "I have been working in the laboratory for a while now, which is very beneficial for applying for a PhD in the future." The direction of computational chemistry itself has benefited from the development of the computer industry, which has made rapid progress in recent years, and the state has paid more and more attention to it -- in recent years, many new funds have been given to this direction. Then I not only know chemistry on my side, but also participated in the ACM competition on the computer side, and it is very advantageous to apply for a PhD degree from Peking University, Chinese Academy of Sciences or abroad after graduating from the bachelor's degree......"

Although Jiang Yucheng didn't know much about computational chemistry, if he wanted to bluff Uncle Zhou, his previous homework must be enough - in fact, due to the great contributions made by the D.E. Shaw Institute, computational chemistry has indeed come out of the embarrassing situation of "afterthought" in the past few years and has seen some light. And the state does attach great importance to this - at least one-third of the young people who returned to China last year did calculations, and there will definitely be more in the future......

"Oh, that's right—" Uncle Zhou nodded, "Then what are your plans after you graduate?"

"There are relatively few people in this direction now," Jiang Yucheng continued, "After graduating with a doctorate, I can become an associate professor in a 985 university in China...... Then in the past few years, I posted more articles, and after becoming a professor, it was easier......"

As for whether the actual teaching position is so easy to find, Jiang Yucheng himself does not know-but Uncle Zhou is certainly even more unlikely to know. And the most important path for a doctorate is indeed to become a university professor - and most universities in China are public, strictly speaking, they are within the system, so this choice must be a plus in Uncle Zhou's eyes!

"Well, that sounds good—it's a good thing for young people to aim high...... Uncle Zhou nodded, "That means you two will have to spend your parents' money before you finish your Ph.D., right?"

"Well...... this"

This is indeed a disadvantage - Jiang Yucheng hesitated for a moment, but finally decided to answer truthfully:

"A Ph.D. is different from an undergraduate, and it is strictly a job," Jiang explained, "Ph.D. students have a national scholarship and a fixed salary every month, which is not much, but it is certainly enough to spend on their own...... Of course, Xiaoqi's side, I'm afraid I'm ...... in the short term"

"Well, this doesn't hurt - young people, you don't have to worry about earning money, your family conditions are not allowed, it's okay to read more. Uncle Zhou nodded generously, "However, Uncle has to remind you - sometimes, a person's vision does not always become an actual life path. ”

"Huh?!"

Jiang Yucheng's heart sank - he almost thought that his actual situation had been exposed......

"Uncle doesn't say that it's not good that you want to study for a Ph.D. and become a professor—" Uncle Zhou continued, "but what about it, people, you don't know, you can't predict it. You're still young after all - there are some things that don't need to be decided in such a hurry for the time being. As for myself, I graduated from the Faculty of Economics, but I never imagined that I would embark on the path of politics......

“…… Well, you're right, uncle. ”

Jiang Yucheng was about to blurt out the next sentence almost immediately, but he couldn't help it -- of course Uncle Zhou didn't know about these Internet buzzwords, he probably saw it from Xiao Qi's article! In this way, Uncle Zhou not only bought the book, but also read all the words written by Xiao Qi very seriously!

"Speaking of which, there is one thing that surprised me—" Uncle Zhou's tone also became a little more relaxed, "I always thought that you were going to tell me about Xiaoqi writing a novel......

I didn't dare to mention this stubble on my side, but Uncle Zhou mentioned it first--but since he mentioned it, Jiang Yucheng naturally didn't have the reason to continue to cultivate obscurity:

"Well, let me ask first-" Jiang Yucheng said, "Xiaoqi's writing itself, Uncle Zhou should not object to it, right?"

"Well, it's okay for you to say that—" Uncle Zhou graciously admitted, "this child has loved to read since she was a child, and she is indeed a piece of writing—if writing is a hobby or a side hustle or something, I have no objection to it." ”

"That's good - I think so too. Jiang Yucheng nodded. All the best...... Jiang Yucheng breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, "And to be honest, in fact, I am also against Xiaoqi becoming a full-time light novel writer." ”

"Oh, I'm quite surprised......" Uncle Zhou seemed to be a little interested in Jiang Yucheng's statement, "Don't you young people like these things very much?"

"Well, I have to admit my mistake to my uncle first," Jiang Yucheng bowed his head, "When I went home for the Dragon Boat Festival, I lied to my uncle." ”

At the time, Xiaoqi had told herself to try not to mention writing - but now it seems that this step is completely redundant. Xiaoqi misunderstood her father from the beginning......

"Huh?"

"At that time, you asked me if I could read Xiaoqi's books, and I said I couldn't - but I was actually a fan of hers, and I had bought every book she had ever written, and I had read every novel several times. I like her partly because of her talent...... Jiang Yucheng said.

However, after listening to Jiang Yucheng's words, Uncle Zhou showed a smile of "That's really the case": "I'll just say, it's normal like this......"

"Huh, you mean ......."

"This child's writing is so good, and the articles he writes are so spiritual, how can the boy who chases her not know?

Speaking of this, Uncle Zhou's tone was full of pride of "Look! My daughter is excellent!" - Jiang Yucheng couldn't help but laugh...... It seems that his previous judgment was completely correct. However, Uncle Zhou was unexpectedly frank, which he never expected.

"Yes - at that time Xiaoqi told me that you didn't seem to like her writing novels. Jiang Yucheng said, "In this way, you oppose Xiaoqi becoming a full-time light novel writer, but in fact, you are only opposed to making Xiaoqi a housewife, right?"

"Well, that's right," Uncle Zhou nodded, "My daughter must learn to be self-reliant, learn to get in touch with society, stay at home all day, and go around the pot table is definitely not good." ”

"That's true-" Jiang Yucheng nodded--he was pressed from beginning to end just now, and finally it was his turn to attack:

"Listen to Xiaoqi, uncle, are you planning to let her go abroad in the future?"

"Well, yes—do you have any thoughts?"

Jiang Yucheng took a deep breath and said:

"I don't think you have to make it so hard for Xiao Qi - although if Xiao Qi really wants to go abroad, I can also apply for a PhD in Europe or a computer master in the United States, which is not a problem. I mainly think that doing this will make no sense for Xiaoqi's happiness in the future. ”

"Huh?" Uncle Zhou finally showed a look of surprise in the true sense of the word, "You mean ......"

"I think that a girl's happiness depends to a large extent, even on the family," Jiang Yucheng shook out what his mother had taught him before, "Uncle Zhou, you think so too, right?"

Of course, Jiang Yucheng knew what Uncle Zhou would answer - otherwise, Uncle Zhou would not have urged Xiaoqi to find a boyfriend before...... Sure enough, Uncle Zhou gave an affirmative answer next.

"Well, then it's easy to talk about next-" Jiang Yucheng smiled, "Since a girl's happiness mainly depends on her family, then let her transfer to a business school and go abroad to study for a master's degree in business, what does it have to do with the family?"

Uncle Zhou didn't speak for a while.

"For girls, career success and happiness in life are not related - sometimes they are even mutually exclusive. Jiang Yucheng didn't care about speculating about what Uncle Zhou was thinking about now - one blow and then three times and exhaustion, if he didn't take advantage of the current rhythm to bring a wave of rhythm, the things in the future would be difficult to do:

"Of course, everyone has their own ambitions, and if Xiaoqi is a celibate who doesn't care about marriage, or has this ideal, and wants to realize the value of life through career struggle, then I naturally have nothing to say - but now Xiaoqi is obviously not such a girl. So, I think that Uncle Zhou's arrangement is also inappropriate—that's what I want to tell you. ”

After a moment of silence, Uncle Zhou spoke again:

"I know what you're saying - letting this child focus on her career doesn't necessarily make her happy. But in order to ensure that her life is stable, this can be regarded as a way. ”

"But there's always another way, right?" Jiang Yucheng asked.

"Yes, this child is a girl after all, and in the final analysis, she needs a place in life......"

Speaking of this, Uncle Zhou's gaze became deeper...... The momentum of Mount Tai's overwhelming strength before seemed to be back - Jiang Yucheng was a little overwhelmed by this huge pressure. However, Jiang Yucheng knows very well - right now, he has reached a moment where he absolutely cannot retreat. He took a deep breath and, almost with all his strength, squeezed out such a sentence:

"I ...... I was able to be her home......"

"Speaking of which, I don't have any opinion on the matter of the two of you in principle-" Hearing Jiang Yucheng's words, Uncle Zhou smiled, "As long as she likes that child." I have known Lao Jiang University for more than 20 years this year - our two families have been neighbors for so many years, you and that child are small, and I have watched them grow up since I was a child, although there is nothing particularly outstanding, but you are reliable as a child, I still know this. I'll leave her to you, and I'll be reassured. ”

was commented that "there is nothing outstanding", Jiang Yucheng faintly felt a little unhappy - but this is also true, he really has nothing to refute.

"Since Uncle Zhou, you approve of my words, then I hope Uncle Zhou can trust me-" Jiang Yucheng said, "I will do everything I can to protect Xiaoqi and make Xiaoqi happy-please Uncle Zhou believe in me." ”

"Of course I trust you," Uncle Zhou said, "If I can't trust Lao Jiang's son, then who can I trust? The rest of this child's life will be entrusted to you in the future......"

Jiang Yucheng was a little surprised while he was happy--from the perspective of "father-in-law testing his future son-in-law," he was a little ...... Jiang Yucheng suddenly crossed a thought in his mind - maybe what his father told him before that Uncle Zhou had intended to let the two families get married, but it was not a polite word in the ordinary sense?

"That'...... Then I'm going to visit Uncle Zhou more often in the future......"

"Welcome—" Uncle Zhou smiled again—only this time, his smile looked a bit like he saw through the red dust, "But don't come here for the rest of it." I wouldn't stay here much longer either. ”

"Huh?" Jiang Yucheng was stunned, "Uncle Zhou...... Going to be promoted?"

"Well, I'm going to be promoted organizationally......" Uncle Zhou nodded--what's going on? Why did Uncle Zhou have such an expression when he was promoted?

"You're going to ...... Where are you going?" Jiang Yu instinctively felt that something was wrong—he asked cautiously.

"Go and report to work. ”

"Huh, report work?" Jiang Yucheng heard even more wrong.

"Yes, report to the work-" Uncle Zhou said softly, "to the chairman and Comrade Xiaoping......"

"Eh?!?!?!"

At this time, the TV in the living room was broadcasting the news broadcast of the province - the announcer said this news in a calm tone:

“…… The Organization Department of the Provincial Party Committee has decided to approve Comrade Zhou Wei's application for resignation from the post of Secretary-General of the Provincial Party Committee due to health reasons......"

"Actually," Uncle Zhou said slowly, "the reason why I'm so anxious to let that kid find a boyfriend and change his major is because of this - I'm going to have surgery next week, heart." ”

"So...... That's why you ......" Jiang Yucheng almost used all his strength to barely squeeze out a word or two-although the momentum on Uncle Zhou's body had long since disappeared, Jiang Yucheng felt a heavier pressure than before. There is no doubt that this surgery must be very risky and have to be done...... In other words, Uncle Zhou is now nine times out of ten dead - otherwise he wouldn't have been in such a hurry.

Jiang Yucheng really made up his mind to protect Xiao Qi and become Xiao Qi's destination, but now he is not mentally prepared for this - because Xiao Qi and himself are still young, and they are still college undergraduates, and it will be at least two or three years before they start a family or something.

But now, Uncle Zhou is about to drive the crane west, this cruel fact, but he fell hard in front of Jiang Yucheng - as a glass heart, this time Jiang Yucheng not only has to watch Xiaoqi's most important relatives leave this world, but also has to face the fact that the burden of protecting Xiaoqi, who he thought was far away from him, is now about to weigh on himself......

Of course, Jiang Yucheng had no intention of backing down from the beginning - in fact, he also knew that he didn't need to back down in the first place. Even if Uncle Zhou is gone, the power of the Zhou family is still very strong - Xiaoqi will still not have any pressure on life in the short term. All I need to do is actually give Xiaoqi a chest to rely on, just like before......

"Well, that's it—I don't worry about anything else, the main thing is that I can't worry about this child," Uncle Zhou nodded, "I didn't tell her before—I was going to tell her about it when everything was settled." In fact, I knew that what I had arranged would not work out at all - after all, I would not have lasted that long. Now, of course, I've seen it - I've decided to trust you, my brother who has been with me for twenty years...... Entrust this child to you. ”

"I ...... Certain...... Yes...... Protect your ...... Xiaoqi ...... ......"

Jiang Yucheng almost gritted his teeth and said this sentence word by word, "I...... Absolute...... No...... Disappoint...... Uncle Zhou's ...... Trust ......"