After getting into the car, Wang Peng took Lu Zhou and went to Xianlin University Town.

When passing through the school gate, Lu Zhou suddenly noticed that a banner was being pulled on the school gate.

[Congratulations to Honorary Professor Lu Zhou for winning the first prize of the National Natural Science Award!] 】

Looking at the banner with white letters on a red background, Lu Zhou's expression suddenly felt a little nostalgic.

Speaking of which, this is the first time he's been hung here?

He only vaguely remembers the first time he went to this place, as if it was because of the Higher Education Society Cup of the Mathematical Modeling Competition......

Obviously, he finally arrived at the banner at the school gate, and Wang Peng said with a smile: "This is your alma mater." ”

Lu Zhou said with some emotion: "Yes." ”

Glancing at the nostalgic expression on Lu Zhou's face, Wang Peng asked with a smile, "Does Professor Lu plan to return to Jinling to work in the future?" ”

"That's right," Lu Zhou said casually, "The educational resources in Su Province are good, and I have a lot of feelings for this place." I plan to build an advanced research institute in Jinling, bring in the research experience of Princeton, and strive to make it the first in Asia and even the strongest in the world. ”

Anyway, it's bragging, and he won't make drafts.

As for whether it can be done, that's another matter.

However, what Lu Zhou didn't expect was that he was the first in Asia for a while, and the strongest in the world for a while, but he bluffed Wang Peng, a layman, into a daze.

When someone says this, he must be bragging.

But Lu Zhou ......

Even if it's bragging, he can't help but believe it!

After a long while, Wang Peng came back to his senses and answered stiffly.

“…… Professor Lu has lofty ambitions and admires him! ”

"Haha," Lu Zhou smiled, "Don't take it to heart, I just said it casually, just listen to it." ”

It's one thing to be academic, it's another thing to educate.

Mr. Qiu tried for so many years, but he did not succeed in rebuilding a Harvard mathematics department at Mizuki University. His computational materials research institute is still in its infancy, and it will take some time to see results.

Wang Peng didn't speak, but just silently wrote down these words, preparing to report when the leader asked.

If only it could be done.

It is undoubtedly a good thing for the country.

The car quickly drove to the experimental building, and after Lu Zhou got out of the car, he looked back at Wang Peng, who also got out of the car.

"I'll probably stay here for a few hours, and you'll see if you want to find a place to fish for a while?"

Wang Peng was stunned: "Touching the fish? ”

Lu Zhou coughed lightly: "I mean, find a place to pass the time." ”

reacted, Wang Peng suddenly smiled and said, "No, I'll just wait in the car." ”

Seeing that Wang Peng said this, Lu Zhou didn't say anything more.

He took out a box of tea leaves from the trunk and carried it in his hand, and walked in the direction of the laboratory building.

Due to the passing of the exam month, the students on campus have gone home one after another, and the entire laboratory building is deserted, and there seems to be no one in sight.

Coming to the familiar office door, Lu Zhou stretched out his hand and knocked on the door.

Soon, a familiar voice came from the office.

"Please come in."

Pushing open the door, Lu Zhou walked in.

Seeing Lu Zhou who appeared at the door, Tang Zhiwei was slightly stunned, and a smile of relief immediately appeared on his face.

"Didn't I tell you last time, if you want to come and see me, just come over, it's too vulgar to bring gifts."

"It's vulgar, I don't feel right to come empty-handed," Lu Zhou smiled and put the tea leaves in his hand on the coffee table, "Cigarettes and alcohol hurt my body, I thought there was nothing else to give, so I bought some tea." ”

Old Tang shook his head with a smile and looked at the graduate student he had brought.

"Xiao Wang, go to the kettle to boil water and help make the tea."

"Okay."

Xiao Wang, who was sitting next to the office door, stood up and walked towards the cabinet in the corner of the office.

The water in the electric kettle boils quickly,

Xiao Wang held a tea set in one hand and an electric kettle in the other, and walked to the coffee table and sat down.

Looking at the senior brother who was becoming more and more proficient in making tea, Lu Zhou couldn't hold back and asked, "Senior Brother Wang hasn't graduated yet?" ”

Hearing Lu Shen's senior brother, Xiao Wang suddenly smiled embarrassedly.

"I graduated this year...... Some time ago, I already got an offer from Mizuki, and I plan to report in May. ”

"Doctor?"

"Uh, yes."

Lu Zhou smiled and said, "Congratulations." ”

Hearing this heartfelt congratulations, although Xiao Wang was happier, he was still inevitably a little melancholy in his heart.

Looking at the mist on the teacup, Xiao Wang sighed and sighed.

"Hey, it's still not as good as you, I watched you as an undergraduate when I was in graduate school, and now I'm a graduate student who has finally survived until graduation, and you've become a professor at Princeton."

Hearing this, Lu Zhou didn't know how to comfort him.

In fact, to be reasonable, for ordinary people, it is already very good to get an offer from Mizuki University.

At least, it's already stronger than 99% of its peers.

Anyway, Lu Zhou couldn't figure out what he was so sad about.

After a while, the tea was brewed, and the office was soon filled with the fragrance of tea leaves.

After taking a sip, Old Tang sighed softly: "Good tea, where did you get this tea?" ”

Lu Zhou smiled embarrassedly, "The hotel where I stayed during the meeting didn't seem to have a brand." ”

The origin of this tea is also coincidental.

At that time, he just thought that the tea in the hotel was very delicious, so he asked the manager of the hotel where to buy the tea.

As a result, Manager Zhang didn't tell him where he bought it, and directly brought a few pieces of tea to his room. Although Lu Zhou wanted to pay for it, Manager Zhang refused to accept his money, only saying that the unlicensed supply was not for sale, and he would rather give it to him than accept money.

I really couldn't refuse, so Lu Zhou accepted it.

Even if he drinks less tea and can't finish drinking so much, it is excellent to take it back and give it away.

Especially his dad.

Lu Zhou still remembers that Lao Lu told him more than once that his biggest hobby in life is blowing the wind, drinking tea, and sitting on the ditch to fish.

"Then I still don't ask," Old Tang shook his head with a smile, "Your unlicensed tea, I'm afraid that if I ask, it's in vain." ”

Lu Zhou smiled and said, "If you like it, I'll help you bring some back when I have a chance." ”

After staring at his former students for a while, Old Tang suddenly sighed: "Before, I just thought that your future achievements would definitely not be simple, but I didn't expect your ability to be beyond my expectations." At the beginning, I could still communicate with you about mathematics, but now, you can be my teacher. ”

"What's the matter," Lu Zhou shook his head, "As far as applied mathematics is concerned, your guidance to me is still useful to me even now." ”

Not only in terms of learning help, but also in addition to studying, Lao Tang also helped him a lot.

Before he went to Princeton to attend the seminar, he was a little transparent in the international academic community, and even if he received a small number of people's attention, he was far from well-known. What really made his name shine internationally was the Princeton presentation.

And that lecture was recommended by Professor Tang Zhiwei to go.

It's not easy to meet a good professor.

Lu Zhou was also very glad that he met Lao Tang.

And for those who helped him, no matter where he goes, he will not forget.

"Okay, if you don't blush, I'm going to blush," Old Tang smiled and waved his hand, "Academic masters are teachers, admitting their own shortcomings is nothing, not to mention my own level, I still have a number in my heart." ”

After a pause, Old Tang continued.

"You are no longer the hairy boy you used to be, and it is not an exaggeration to say that you are famous. Even if you return to China to be a learner, you still have that capital. Academically, I don't have much to teach you. But I can say a few words to you about things other than academics, but I don't know, you are still happy to listen to them. ”

Restrained his laughing look, Lu Zhou sat down and said, "Teacher, please speak." ”

didn't look at Lu Zhou, but looked at Xiao Wang, who was sitting opposite Lu Zhou.

As if admonishing his own students, he spoke slowly.

"The first prize in natural science is recognized by the state, and it is also the highest honor that the state can award you. With that red book, you can do things that most researchers can't even imagine. ”

"No one has a better say in your field than you. As long as you don't go out of line, or even as long as you don't go too far, no one can restrain you. But at the same time, you have to remember that honor is a double-edged sword at all times, and you have to be careful when using it no matter what. ”

"If you want to climb higher academically, you have to have a rod scale in mind. What is worth it and what is not, you must be clear to yourself. ”

was stared at by Lao Tang, and Xiao Wang, who was sitting precariously, trembled and trembled when he listened there, but he smiled bitterly in his heart.

MMP！

Even if you told me all this stuff, I wouldn't have had a chance to worry about it in my life.

Not to mention the national award, he is not qualified to evaluate the provincial award......

However, Lu Zhou, who was sitting opposite him, had a thoughtful expression on his face.

The things that Old Tang said were actually what he had been pondering these days.

"Don't be so serious, I'll just talk about it casually," Looking at Lu Zhou with a serious face, Professor Tang picked up the thermos cup and took a sip of hot tea, smiling and diverting the topic, "By the way, I still have to ask you about something." ”

Lu Zhou raised his head: "What's the matter?" ”

"How is Luo Wenxuan's kid doing now? Have you graduated? ”

Hearing Senior Brother Luo's name, Lu Zhou couldn't help but smile, and the serious expression on his face diluted a little.

"That guy finally got his graduation thesis out of it. In just two months at the latest, I will probably be able to get a doctorate from Professor Witten's hands. ”

"Really? That's good," Hearing that his students were mixing well outside, Professor Tang nodded, a comfortable smile on his face, "Then I'll be relieved!" ”