Chapter 556: Invitation
When Jiang Cheng knew from the head of the department that he had a visitor, he muttered in his heart. He had just returned from the United States to teach, and he knew very well that with his fame, it was a little strange that someone would now go to school to see him by name.
That's not to say he doesn't believe in his own strength. As a graduate of China's top science and engineering universities, he was able to get a full scholarship from a well-known American university to study in the United States and successfully obtained a doctorate. Such results can fully show that Jiang Cheng's strength as a student is extraordinary. In fact, if he had not returned to China to teach, it would not have been difficult for him to seek a teaching position at Princeton or a senior position in a well-known world company based on his achievements in the United States.
It can be said that if it weren't for Jiang Cheng's strong patriotic heart, he would be a member of the American standard middle class now. It is precisely because of his patriotism that Jiang Cheng and his other classmates went in different directions and willingly returned to China to become a university teacher with limited income.
Whether in China or abroad, the scientific resources that a person can obtain are linked to his reputation. There are two ways to gain academic prestige, one is to make breakthrough research in a short period of time; The other is to accumulate enough prestige through long-term cultivation in an academic field. Unless resources are forcibly obtained by administrative means, these are generally the two ways to obtain academic prestige.
Obviously, Jiang Cheng, who has just returned from abroad, does not meet any of the above conditions. So he was surprised that someone would come to the school at this time to find him.
However, surprise is surprise. Jiang Cheng will not give up such an opportunity to meet. He still remembers the excitement of the head of the department when he informed him. The head of the department also told him to pay attention to this meeting, because it may involve a huge amount of research funding.
Because of this, Jiang Cheng was inspired by the director's advice. There is no researcher who does not want their research to be funded. This hope is like when I was a child and I wanted to get my parents to buy my favorite toy. Jiang Cheng is certainly no exception.
It's just that such expectations are shattered when he sees the person he wants to meet with him.
Jiang Cheng's eyes glared at the person in front of him: "It's you?" You're the guy the head of the department said he wanted to see me? ”
As a young teacher who has just stepped onto the podium. Jiang Cheng confirmed that his memory was not bad. In the first class of this semester, the only girl who was almost late. Yes, Jiang Cheng was sure that the girl in front of him was the girl. But what did she come to herself for?
Jiang Cheng asked his question: "Aren't you the student who was almost late for class?" I said it doesn't matter, you can be five minutes and ten minutes late, as long as you listen carefully to class. You don't think my words don't count, do you? Don't worry, I'm talking. If you say that you will not be held accountable, you will not be held accountable. ”
Mr. Jiang's words. caught Shen Yiyi off guard. Am I really the kind of person who is so upset about being late, she thought to herself? Don't say I'm not late, I'm late. This semester is just like this, will it affect my grade points and make me fail?
However, Shen Yiyi still felt that he had to give a more adequate explanation to the new teacher. She has always been very respectful of her teachers.
"Teacher, of course I believe that you are a man of his word. So I'm not here to come to you today for what you said. Shen Yiyi explained to Jiang Cheng with a smile.
Jiang Cheng asked puzzledly, "Oh." That's right. Then you come to me. Is it because you didn't understand anything in class, so you came to me to ask questions? Did you bring a notebook? Which part of my explanation did you not understand? Say it, and I'll see how I can answer it. ”
Shen Yiyi saw that Jiang Cheng didn't have the consciousness to come to him for what he was doing, and he also had a little headache. If you have been in Tsinghua for a long time, you will not know that Shen Yiyi's other identity in Tsinghua is the God of Wealth. If ordinary teachers see Shen Yiyi, it is too late to be happy. Because that would mean that there would be a strong supporter of their project. It means that they will find their human destiny. It's a pity that the lecturer, who has just returned from the United States, has no such source.
Shen Yiyi asked Jiang Cheng tentatively, "That, Teacher Jiang." You know who I am, or you know what my last name is, right? ”
Jiang Cheng listened to Shen Yiyi's question. It's a flute. He thought about it carefully, and finally said apologetically to Shen Yiyi: "This...... I'm so embarrassed...... I should remember your name, but I can't remember it at all. I'll take a roll call next time I go to class, and I'll be sure to remember your name. ”
Shen Yiyi was really crying and laughing when he said this. Where did she want this Teacher Jiang to be named? She just wanted to remind Teacher Jiang to think about what kind of nickname Shen Yiyi had in school, so that he could remember that he was a fortune boy. As a result, they directly interrupted and hit the classroom discipline part.
Shen Yiyi thought about it one by one, forget it, and don't waste that time playing dumb riddles with this lecturer who returned from the United States. She decided she would just go straight on her own.
"Mr. Jiang, I still have something to say. My name is Shen Yiyi. If you are familiar with the past two years in school, you will be able to hear my name from other teachers or department leaders. I have not come to you to ask your forgiveness for the fact that I almost seemed to be late; It's not that I don't want to ask you for advice because I didn't understand what you're lecturing in class. On the contrary, I think the content of your lectures is very good and easy to understand. You are a good teacher. Shen Yiyi first clarified to Jiang Cheng.
Hearing that the quality of his class was affirmed by the students, Jiang Cheng was still very happy. This innovative way of lecturing is an experimental attempt made by him after trying to summarize the doubts he encountered in his past studies. Now this attempt has received positive feedback from students. It is an affirmation and an encouragement for him, a teacher who has a heart to teach well. However, this student said what her name was "Shen Yiyi". This name is really familiar. Who is this? Jiang Cheng was trying to recall.
Shen Yiyi did not wait for Teacher Jiang Cheng's own thoughts, but continued to talk about his own topic. She thought it would be better for her not to sell it. Otherwise, it's tiring to play pantomime with people who don't have much telepathy.
"In fact, in addition to my identity as a student, the teachers in the school say that I also have an identity, that is, the largest personal identity angel investor of Tsinghua University. Basically, there are many subjects and teachers in the school who have received funding for their research projects. Shen Yiyi introduced his special status to Jiang Cheng one by one. She suddenly realized that if this teacher had just returned from the United States, she would not have had the opportunity to learn from elsewhere about her previous help to other teachers. So simply introduce your situation directly to the other party.
Really. Jiang Cheng was very surprised by Shen Yiyi's direct outburst. He looked at the beautiful girl in front of him, and he didn't expect that she would reveal such an identity to himself that could not be ignored. He couldn't believe what Shen Yiyi said. Did you leave the country for too long? When will such an incredible thing happen in China? This girl claims that she can fund so many school teachers and research projects? Jiang Cheng thinks that he must not live in a country called China anymore.
He confirmed to Shen Yiyi, "What did you say?" You say you funded research activities in your school? Are you so rich? Where did all this money come from? ”
Shen Yiyi smiled and nodded. But she declined to answer questions asked where she got her money.
"My money is totally justified income. You can also understand that I am more good at making money. But if you don't believe me. You can ask your leader, or another teacher in the school. They should be well aware of how many teachers and projects Tsinghua University has received from me in the past three years. Thankfully, these grants have worked. There are a lot of research results, which are worthy of my efforts. Shen Yiyi concluded.
Jiang Cheng looked at the confidence revealed by the girl in front of him. There was a faint speculation in my heart.
He opened his mouth and asked Shen Yiyi, "Okay." I'll verify what you're saying. But. When you told the head of the department today that you were looking for me, did you want to tell me your identity? Or are you actually trying to tell me that you want to fund my research? ”
Shen Yiyi stretched out his thumb one by one, signaling that Jiang Cheng's guess was completely correct: "You guessed right, Teacher Jiang." My purpose in finding you today is to tell you that I would like to ask you to participate in a study. Funding for research can be funded. ”
Jiang Cheng felt that something must be wrong with his ears. This student of her own is now telling herself to do a research that she leads. It's a bit crazy in this world.
Jiang Cheng, who felt a little unacceptable, stretched out his hand and shook it: "Wait a minute." What did you just say you wanted to do? Want to ask me to participate in a study? And said you want to fund my research? But do you know what my research is in? You haven't fully understood the background of my research. How can I say I want to fund my research so easily? Is this a decision that you, an ordinary student, can make casually? ”
Shen Yiyi knew that before he had a full understanding of his background. The returnee teacher in front of him, who didn't know anything about his situation, should have a hard time accepting that a student like himself would talk to him about these issues. It's not just a matter of our domestic horizons not being broad-minded. When you really go abroad and encounter yourself in such a situation, foreign professors should have the same reaction. It didn't matter, she had enough patience to wait for Teacher Jiang to discover his own student, what a different existence he was.
So Shen Yiyi didn't blame Jiang Cheng for questioning, but faced it very kindly, and said to Jiang Cheng: "It doesn't matter." I know it's not easy for you to make a decision right away. I'm not asking you to say yes or no right away. Okay, Mr. Jiang, you can go back and ask what kind of person your student Shen Yiyi is. You can ask your colleagues, or you can ask your immediate supervisor, who is the head of the department. I've been very transparent about my research grants in the past, and it should be easy to find relevant information. ”
Shen Yiyi saw that Jiang Cheng was already thinking about it, and added: "As for your research direction, you are right, I haven't done a background check on you, so I don't know which part of your research field is." However, since you have been hired by Tsinghua University, I think your basic skills and academic background will not be weak. And as a teacher of electronics, there must be an intersection between your professional training and the research I want you to engage in. Trust me, I'm not going to joke with the money I put into research. I found you because you have the ability and literacy. ”
As a funder, or as a financier, Shen Yiyi was actually arrogant enough to say these words to Jiang Cheng. Of course, the biggest people in the world are those who give money. But Jiang Cheng is his own teacher, so Shen Yiyi must keep a low enough posture in front of him. Shen Yiyi didn't think there was anything about it. First, respecting teachers and valuing education is a fine virtue; Second, being humble can harmonize her relationship with research talents. Because in the end, Shen Yiyi wants to be the leader who can lead a powerful scientific research team, which is not only a test of her financial strength, but also a test of her ability to grasp the hearts of such a team.
After listening to Shen Yiyi's words, Jiang Cheng didn't feel particularly uncomfortable, or thought that this girl was talking nonsense. Although he still felt that what he had seen and heard was a little incredible, it was probably because of his time in the United States that he was not so receptive to things that were beyond his imagination and understanding. The reason why there is a skeptical attitude here is actually because he still needs time to do some research and confirmation. Skepticism is a good quality that is required of those engaged in scientific research. It's just that scientists don't just do skepticism, they also do the work of confirmation.
He has already decided that when he goes back today, he will ask the head of the department who this Shen Yiyi classmate is. Is all that she said true? If Shen invited him to join a study, should he gladly accept it, or should he decline it immediately?
He believed that the head of the department would tell him the answer. (To be continued.) )