As a tutor, it is generally necessary to provide a letter of recommendation for your student when he or she graduates.

Letters of recommendation can be a great help to a student's future and represent recognition of the student.

Students who have obtained a letter of recommendation from their supervisor will be of great help in the process of job search or further study, such as those who have graduated with a master's degree and plan to continue to study for a doctorate, and the greater the fame of the supervisor, the greater the help.

And if you don't get a letter of recommendation from your mentor when you graduate, it's a very bad thing.

This basically means that the relationship between the student and the tutor is very stiff, so after that, other units, or leaders will naturally not be willing to accept the student, unless the student is not happy with the tutor, but the results are very outstanding.

One of the most well-known examples is Zhang Yitang, who failed to get a letter of recommendation from his mentor after graduation, so no school was willing to accept him, and he drifted away in the end of his life.

If it weren't for the fact that gold would always shine, probably this past would not have been turned out and explained to the academic community for Zhang Yitang.

Of course, for Yuan Siping and them, their excitement at this time was more because of the significance of Li Mu's letter of recommendation.

Probably students all over the world would like to get a letter of recommendation from Li Mu.

However, after receiving the letter of recommendation, Tu Zhizhen suddenly raised his head and said, "That's right...... Professor, can't we continue to be your student? ”

"It's us...... Isn't it good enough? ”

Several other people also reacted immediately.

Since they have completed their master's degree under Li Mu's staff, it stands to reason that they can also continue to study for Li Mu's doctorate?

And now that Li Mu gave them letters of recommendation, did he plan to send them all away?

For a while, the four big boys all looked at Li Mu nervously, for fear that the respected person would nod their heads.

For the reaction of the four people, Li Mu couldn't help but feel a burst of crying and laughing.

How do you feel the smell of tea in the tea?

"No, no, no."

He waved his hand and said, "Didn't you ask me before, why didn't you recruit juniors and sisters this semester?" The reasons are all the same. ”

"I'm leaving Oxford."

The four of them were stunned for a moment.

"What?"

This news was a bit unexpected for them.

It's just that in retrospect, it seems quite normal?

And Tu Zhizhen and Yuan Siping, who are also Chinese, quickly remembered the incident of the Sheshan Institute of Science, which caused a lot of news in China last year.

After such a long time, it seems that the Sheshan Science Research Institute is about to be built?

"Professor, is it because of that research institute?" Tu Zhizhen asked.

"Yes." Li Mu nodded.

"In this case...... Tu Zhizhen's eyes suddenly lit up: "Then after you take office, can I still take the doctoral examination of the Academy of Science and continue to be your student?" ”

Li Mu's eyebrows raised, and he shook his head with a smile: "You kid thinks very well." ”

Tu Zhizhen smiled, and Yuan Siping next to him also showed the same expression.

Although with their ability, coupled with Li Mu's letter of recommendation, they were able to go to the best universities in the world to study for a doctorate.

It's just that if you choose between the best university and the best tutor, they will probably prefer to choose the latter.

After all, everyone knows that the latter is obviously more important than being born in a prestigious school and having a personal connection.

However, maybe graduating from Li Mu's hands is no less effective than being born in a prestigious school?

It's just that it's going to make them regret.

Li Mu shook his head and said, "After returning to China, I will be very busy, so basically I don't consider accepting students." ”

"In addition, the Sheshan Institute of Science has not applied for graduate students for the time being, so it is relatively not qualified enough to recruit graduate students."

"So you don't have to think about it."

"That's right, that's okay."

Hearing Li Mu say this, the two of them could only show a regretful expression.

Li Mu patted them on the shoulder with a smile and said, "There is no need to study for my graduate school, believe me, there are still many mentors in this world who are worthy of your choice, as long as you will not forget me as a master's supervisor after many years." ”

The four of them rolled their eyes in unison.

"Please, Professor, that's what we're talking about, right?"

"I hope that the respected Professor Li will not forget our four rookies in many years."

"Hahaha!"

In the office, a group of people laughed.

……

Time passed quietly.

The news that Li Mu was about to leave Oxford University also spread, of course, even if this kind of thing didn't need to be revealed by four students, those who were familiar with Li Mu could probably guess it.

All of a sudden, more professors came to his office to talk to him, and their dean, Tyler Martin, came almost once every three days, and even the vice-chancellor of Oxford University came to see him twice.

Although Li Mu has only been at Oxford University for a few years, he has become a signboard of Oxford University.

A sign like Albert Einstein's.

No university would be willing to give up such an academic giant.

Of course, Li Mu will not easily change his decision because of the persuasion of others, not to mention that returning to China is also a promise he once made.

For Li Mu's insistence, the people of Oxford University could only accept this fact in the end.

Their signature scholars are leaving.

……

September 27th.

Judging from the calendar, this day is not a special day, but in the United Kingdom, today is the second time that their new king has been investitored.

Generally speaking, there are two annual honouring ceremonies in the United Kingdom, during which the king will award medals to those who have made important achievements.

The vast majority of these medals have contributed to the United Kingdom, such as the Grand Cross Knight, which is the highest honor among all British medals, and the number of people who have received this medal is very small, and such medals are basically only awarded to British.

Of course, there is also a type of medal that can also be awarded to foreigners from non-Commonwealth countries, namely the CH Medal, which translates as an honorary title, which is mainly awarded to those who have made great achievements in science, music, art, literature, etc.

"Professor Li, congratulations on receiving the Honorary Medal and thank you for your significant contributions to the cause of science in the past."

In Buckingham Palace, Li Mu, as the only face of China, wore the medal around his neck under the hands of the king who had been in office for a year in front of him.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, science is a cause I love, and contributing to it is probably a by-product for me."

Li Mu said with a smile.

"Hahaha!" The king laughed, and then sighed: "Sometimes, I envy the wonder of a man as clever as you who can imagine a world that we could not have imagined. ”

"Perhaps." Li Mu nodded slightly.

Then, the two faced the camera in front of them and began to take a group photo.

The cameras around were also immediately slammed, whether it was the official royal videographer or the relevant reporters, they all found a good angle and left a photo.

Conferring a medal on a foreigner is really a rare thing for the British, even a Chinese.

The Honorary Medal was established in 1917 by King George V, and according to past records, in so many years of history, a total of 66 people have been awarded, of which 65 people are British or Commonwealth member states, and only one foreigner, named Amartya Kumar Sen, who has won the Nobel Prize in Economics.

Even the foreign laureate was an Indian, at least at that time, India and Britain were a strip of water.

Of course, what India is thinking now is that "the suzerains will take turns to sit and come to my house this year", then that's another story, after all, the current British prime minister is an Indian.

Ahem, of course, no matter what, Li Mu is now also the second foreigner to receive the medal.

Of course, considering Li Mu's past achievements, Amartya, who won the Nobel Prize in Economics, seems a little inadequate.

Li Mu's award is over, and he is also the last, and next, it is the customary banquet.

People representing high society, dressed in gorgeous evening dresses, accompanied by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, either staggered or danced.

Li Mu sat alone in a seat, and the champagne in the glass was still bubbling.

Looking at the scene in front of him, as a scientist, although he thinks that he has never been particularly compatible with this luxurious scene, it is undeniable that such an occasion has become the only way for those who have achieved fame.

This is already an inherent form of society.

"Professor Li, what are you thinking about now?"

Suddenly, there was a voice next to him, Li Mu was stunned, but he saw the king holding a wine glass and came to his side.

Li Mu got up quickly, although he didn't have any concept of monarchy in his heart, but he still said that he followed the customs.

"Your Majesty."

“cheers。”

The king raised his glass to him.

The two touched each other, then sat down together.

"His Majesty should be the busiest person at this banquet, so is there anything to look for me now?"

Li Mu said with a smile: "Of course, if His Majesty the King also heard about my imminent departure and came to keep me personally, I don't think it would be necessary." ”

The king paused, then shook his head: "Is my purpose so obvious?" ”

Li Mu waved his hand: "It's not obvious, it's really that I've formed a conditioned reflex, I recently counted a little, if you take the initiative to find me, 85% of it is for this matter." ”

"That's right." The king shook his head with a smirk: "Then it seems that my purpose today will probably not be achieved. ”

"But I want to know, why?"

"Why?"

"Well, that's why." The king said, "Why did you choose so?" ”

Li Mu thought for a moment, then smiled: "Maybe my mentor can know." ”

"Your mentor...... Sir Wiles? ”

"Yes." Li Mu nodded: "He used to be at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, but he finally returned to his alma mater. ”

"So, you're just feeling hometown?"

"Yes." Li Mu nodded, "Of course, there are also hometown dishes." ”

The king was stunned for a moment, and shook his head helplessly: "You have said so, then I really have nothing to do, British food is like that, even if it is not a constitutional monarchy now, but an absolute monarchy, I can't change this situation." ”

Li Mushu laughed: "Probably yes." ”

"Now that Professor Li has made a decision, then I won't say more, no matter what, scientists like you will always be welcomed in the UK, maybe I am respected by some Britons, but you are respected by all mankind."

Finally, the king raised his glass to Li Mu again, touched it, and then left.

Watching the king leave, Li Mu exhaled.

"So, this is the last person who wants me to stay, right?"

But at this moment, another voice came to his ear and remembered: "Hey, Sir Lee is good! ”

Li Mu was stunned for a moment, turned his head to look over, and saw Isha Grosvenor actually appear in front of him.

Of course, he was soon relieved.

"Miss Grosvenor, you're here too, and of course, to be corrected, I can't be called a knight according to your rules."

"Huh? Aren't you surprised at all that I'm here? ”

Isha didn't pay attention to Li Mu's correction, but asked.

Li Mu smiled: "The name of the Duke of Grosvenor, I have been in England for so long, I have heard of it. ”

"Plus you're so familiar with Professor Licht......"

"Don't underestimate my title as the 'smartest human being.'"

"Okay." Isha sat beside him, "What did His Majesty talk to you about just now?" ”

"Let me stay in England."

"Did you say yes?"

"Nope." Li Mu shook his head.

"That's Your Majesty!"

"But I'm not a monarchy." Li Mu spread his hands: "I almost wanted to shout just now." ”

When facing the king, it is usually necessary to shout "Your Majesty".

"Okay." Isha shook her head, but then asked, "What if I want you to stay too?" ”

Li Mu raised his head and looked into the eyes of this British girl.

The Duke of Grosvenor, the richest duke in England, and when this duke dies, Isha will inherit the title as the sole heir, becoming the heir to this billion-dollar asset, and also an extremely rare female duchess.

One thing to say, at the beginning, Li Mu never thought that Isha would have such a prominent background.

But no matter what, he shook his head.

There was disappointment in Isa's eyes, but in the end, she smiled, "Hmph, you passed my test. ”

"Yun is waiting for you in her home, she is my friend, you can't let her down."

"Of course I know that." Li Mu smiled, and did not expose her insincerity.

Isha drank all the red wine in the cup, and after hesitating for a long time, she suddenly raised her head and looked at Li Mu: "But...... Can I ask you to do a dance? ”

"Just one!"

The future duchess, at this time, her eyes were full of stubbornness.

Li Mu hesitated for a long time, and finally nodded, "Madam's invitation, I dare not refuse." ”

Isa's eyes brightened.

The two joined hands and stepped onto the dance floor, dancing to the music.

For Isha, she had a lot of regrets, but at least one was made up for tonight.

……

(End of chapter)