Super God-Level Top Student
Chapter 865 - 325: Those Who Go Will Go, Those Who Come Will Come_2

He was quite curious about it, too.

Given that the Capital isn't too far from Xilin, and with both communication methods and transportation being so convenient now, plus him showing great sincerity, he really couldn't understand why Xu Changshu could refuse so directly without any hesitation.

There are indeed not many 37-year-old senior researchers in Huaxia. Not to mention that going to the Science Academy would have made it much simpler to become an academician in the future.

"There's no particular concern. I'm just used to the environment of Xilin. Moreover, you shouldn't only listen to what Professor Qiao says; he takes good care of the people here at the research institute," Xu Changshu provided the answer.

In fact, he'd put it rather vaguely.

Even though networks are well-developed now, and there are products like artificial intelligence which is almost considered godsend, how should I put this, Qiao Ze really does play favorites.

He had video conferences with Qiao Ze back when he was at Yanbei University, too.

In the video, Qiao Ze was the kind who barely made a peep unless truly interested and might give a bit more guidance. The emails he exchanged often weren't very explicit. Many things remained puzzling even after reading them.

But it's different in Xilin.

Even though Qiao Ze still doesn't talk much and rarely does video calls, going upstairs you can seek advice, and face-to-face explanations are much clearer, not to mention the discussions via email are more detailed than they used to be.

The difference is really too great. At least for these years, Xu Changshu had no plans to leave Xilin.

"Oh? I hadn't really thought of that. So staying here, you get to have frequent academic discussions with Professor Qiao?"

"Not frequently, but we manage to have one or two times a week," Xu Changshu answered conservatively.

"Are you afraid that after moving to the Capital, Professor Qiao wouldn't maintain the one or two weekly contacts?" Zhang Mingrui said.

"It's still different. What Professor Qiao discusses remotely is different from what he explains in person," Xu Changshu shook his head and said.

"Is that so?" Zhang Mingrui was taken aback.

Xu Changshu laughed and said, "If Professor Qiao was like what you said, equally helpful remotely and in person, there would've been no need for you to make a special trip to Xilin, right?"

"Well, that's different," Zhang Mingrui sighed.

There was no persuading Xu Changshu after talking up to this point.

It was a bit of a pity, after all Xu Changshu was quite suitable for the Science Academy from any perspective.

"There's actually no difference. Some people just have that charm, making you want to be closer to them. Of course, the most important thing is that you can really achieve results here. I'm not the only one who feels this way," Xu Changshu said frankly.

Zhang Mingrui nodded his head; these words made him less hopeful about the others.

After all, Xu Changshu at least had been transferred from Yanbei; most of the other professors at the Mathematics Research Institute practically grew up there, which meant they had even higher sunk costs. Leaving and then trying to return would probably be much more difficult.

Even if Qiao Ze isn't petty, he is not the director at the moment. Not to mention that Dean Xu also isn't the one to be taken lightly.

"Alright, I understand. Let's leave it at that for today, I should be going. Hope we have the opportunity to collaborate in the future," Zhang Mingrui stood up and extended his hand.

Since he had ascertained that the other party was not intending to leave, there was no point in being persistently entangled.

"Thank you for your high regard, Academician Zhang; I look forward to the opportunity to cooperate with you in the future, shall I see you out?"

"No need, I'm busy, just going for a walk by myself is fine,"

"Alright then, take care,"

...

Zhang Mingrui went straight back to the guesthouse, and before long, the other three had also returned. As he had expected, after asking around, no one was willing to move.

"I used to think that little guy was finally being generous for once, turns out he was certain that no one would be willing to leave!" Zhou Liang couldn't help but comment when he learned that even Xu Changshu had coldly rejected Zhang Mingrui's personal invitation.

"We can't be absolutely certain about this; I think Qiao Ze might not have been so confident. At most, he would think that not many people would really be willing to move with us, especially the core professors he values wouldn't definitely want to go with us," Ma Xuming commented rationally.

"You might as well say that Qiao Ze has confidence in us and definitely would not do something like poaching all the people away."

"Whatever, the point is that no one is willing to go with us. Ah, it seems that even the prestige of Hua Academy of Sciences is not as attractive anymore. It's still about the Xilin Mathematics Research Institute after all," Zhang Mingrui summed up, leaving others in silent agreement.

It was a rather absurd feeling, as if they'd barely managed to make a name for themselves, only for the times to have changed.

Reluctant, yet absolutely powerless.

"Forget it, let's book our tickets and leave," Ma Xuming said.

"Shouldn't we notify the university first?"

"What's there to notify? Missing that meal? Besides, it's the start of the term, everyone is busy. Even if they weren't, they probably wouldn't want to see us," Zhang Mingrui said.

"Right, let's head back earlier, got a pile of things to do. And save us from having to look at their faces," Zhou Liang added.

"Yeah, the high-speed train at 11:18, we should be able to catch it, right?"

"Let's play it safe and book the 12 o'clock train, second class. There wasn't much to gain from this visit."

"Heh, can't say there was no gain at all. At least we got a USB drive, enough to keep us busy for a while."

"Ah..."

...

Just like that, the four academicians left without a whisper, not taking a single cloud with them.

Dou Dou was the first to notice.

The little guy, of course, didn't forget to give Qiao Ze and Su Mucheng a heads up.

Neither of them took it to heart.

In Qiao Ze's view, the visitors had achieved their purpose and left swiftly, which was quite normal.

It wasn't until lunchtime when Zheng Luhua went to the guesthouse to fetch them and found no one there, and a phone call was made, that it was discovered the four academicians had already boarded the high-speed train. Quite astonishing...

"This... Zhang, are you dissatisfied with my hospitality, to leave without saying a word? At the very least, let me arrange a car to take you to the high-speed train station."

"President Zheng, you are too kind. It's not dissatisfaction at all, mainly it's the start of the semester today, and we thought you'd be busy, so we decided not to trouble you further. It's thanks to Professor Qiao that we gained a lot this time. By the way, please thank Professor Qiao for me."

"Zhang, you're too polite. Sure, I'll definitely pass on your thanks. Have a smooth journey."

"Thank you."

After hanging up, Zheng Luhua immediately called Chen Yuanzhi to report the matter.

"They left?"

"Yes."

"Oh, well, let it be. Focus on settling the back-to-school matters first."

"Alright."

After the call, Zheng Luhua sighed.

As the vice-president in charge of academic affairs, he was increasingly baffled by the university.

It wasn't like this in the past.

At least for a visit from so many academicians like today, the reception wouldn't just be left to him alone...

Ah, it's exhausting.

...

Xilin University of Technology, School of Mathematics male dormitory, room 402.

When Chen Yiwen entered the dormitory with big and small bags, two people suddenly sprang out, and in an instant, completed the art of separating man from his luggage.

The heavier one took control of him, while the skinny one began rifling through the bags.

"Old Gu, hurry, see if there's anything tasty! Check if he brought the sausages we had last semester."

"Damn! Have you two gone mad with hunger? Starved ghosts reincarnated?"

"Stop yapping, daddy's brought you some local delicacies, and I'll give you some hot news later, guaranteed to be worth your while."

"Shit, can I trust a word you two say? Stop messing around, there are gifts for my Tingting in there."

"Heh, you can't trust what we say? Alright, I'll give you a little preview: Su has got someone."

"Damn it, what has Su getting someone got to do with... wait, Su has got someone? Which Su are we talking about?" Chen Yiwen suddenly stopped struggling and asked in surprise.

"Who else could we be talking about in this dorm? Duh."

"Your mom is seeing someone?!"

"Your mother, Old Gu, just take all the tasty stuff he brought! Servants don't deserve sympathy."

"Haha, like you even need to tell me that."

"Alright, enough already! Old Gu, stop rummaging and spill it... how did Su get together with someone?"

"Chen Yiwen, you're out of line. For how Su got together with someone, you should ask God Qiao, not Old Gu."

"Zhang Zhou, cut it out! Don't wreck me... that's our mom we're talking about..."

"You two are shameless!"

...

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