bayedsolid Chapter 197 I've only just registered, and they're already telling me to prepare for gradu
Chapter 197 I've only just registered, and they're already telling me to prepare for gradu
As Lu Han spoke, he gently nudged Lin Chen with his elbow, his eyes full of anticipation.
Lin Chen burst into laughter at his appearance.
"Stop being silly. What do you mean by sucking up to someone? We were classmates before, and we'll be roommates from now on. We'll definitely help each other out if anything happens."
Upon hearing this, Lu Han nodded vigorously, as if pounding garlic:
"That's right, that's right. Actually, if I weren't too bad at math and didn't dare to apply to your class, I would have liked to be your classmate!"
"By the way, boss, besides me, there's another person who's planning to latch onto your coattails."
"There's someone else? Who is it?"
Just as Lu Han was about to speak, his cell phone rang in the dormitory.
Lin Chen looked down and saw that an unfamiliar number had called his cell phone.
He hesitated for a moment before answering the phone.
"Hello, are you Lin Chen?"
A clear, crisp female voice came from the other end.
"Yes! Who are you?"
Lin Chen asked, somewhat puzzled.
"I am your counselor, Xia Jieli!"
"Oh, hello, Teacher Xia!"
Upon hearing the other person's words, Lin Chen was both enlightened and somewhat puzzled.
I just arrived and registered, why is the counselor already looking for me?
"Lin Chen, it's like this, I'm in Old Wang's office right now. Old Wang has something he'd like to talk to you about. Could you come over for a bit when you have time?"
"of course can!"
Lin Chen wasn't surprised by Xia Jieli's words.
After all, he was picked up by Old Wang today, and Old Wang then told him to go and report for duty first. It's perfectly normal for him to have something to say now.
"Okay! I'll send you the address in a bit, please come over as soon as possible!"
With that, Xia Jieli hung up the phone.
"Your counselor's phone number?"
Lu Han asked curiously.
"Yes, Professor Wang from our School of Mathematical Sciences wants to see me and asks me to come over."
"Is it Academician Wang? An academician from the Chinese Academy of Sciences wants to meet a freshman like you? That's impossible."
Chen Hao asked with a look of curiosity, but his tone was somewhat doubtful.
Lu Han laughed and said, "What's impossible about that? When Boss Lin was still a high school student, he was spotted by Old Master Wang. Maybe he's going there now to take him on as a disciple!"
"Freeze said."
Lin Chen said somewhat helplessly, "I'm still an undergraduate student. How could an academician possibly take on an undergraduate student? I guess there's something else going on. I'll go out for a bit."
After saying goodbye to the three of them, Lin Chen hurriedly headed towards the office of the School of Mathematical Sciences.
Following the address Xia Jieli gave me, I found Mr. Wang's office.
Lin Chen knocked on the door and went in. Inside, he saw not only Old Wang, but also a short-haired female teacher in her thirties.
Upon seeing Lin Chen arrive, Old Wang immediately smiled and waved, "Lin Chen, you're here! Come in quickly!"
Lin Chen walked into the office and looked at the female teacher, saying, "You must be Teacher Xia? Hello, I'm Lin Chen."
"You're too kind, Lin Chen, please come and sit down!"
Xia Jieli smiled and invited Lin Chen to sit on the sofa.
"I came here today to get to know you. You are a student whom our teacher Wang instructed us to take good care of. If you have any problems in your life in the future, just come to me."
"You're too kind, Teacher Xia."
"It's alright, Teacher Wang has something to say to you privately, so I'll be going now."
After saying that, Xia Jieli smiled and greeted Old Wang before leaving the office.
Lin Chen had no choice but to look at Elder Wang and ask, "Elder Wang, is there something you want to tell me?"
Old Wang smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Let's not talk about business for now. I have a few questions here; try to solve them."
"Let me see if you've neglected your studies this summer?"
"Old Wang, I just reported for duty."
Despite grumbling, Lin Chen didn't hesitate for long before picking up the test paper and glancing at it.
He then picked up his pen and began to answer.
While Lin Chen was answering the questions, Old Wang stood aside and watched his answers.
He watched while smiling and nodding.
That brat, just as he thought.
The questions that Professor Wang gave were not high school math questions, but rather exam questions for undergraduate mathematics majors.
Seeing how fluently Lin Chen answered, Old Wang already had a general idea of Lin Chen's level.
A dozen minutes later, Lin Chen finished answering all the questions.
"Mr. Wang, I'm done. Please take a look."
"no need."
Old Wang smiled and shook his head.
"Just like I guessed, with your current level, you should have already completed your undergraduate studies, right? So..."
"Lin Chen, I plan to let you graduate with your bachelor's degree this year and become a graduate student next year, where you will work with me on research."
"what?"
Lin Chen was stunned for a moment.
I've only just started university, haven't even attended a single formal class, and I already have to start preparing for graduation?
"Old Wang, is this even possible?"
"It's true that this isn't suitable for the average person, but this is a talent development plan tailored specifically for you. If things go smoothly, you'll already be a PhD when others graduate from university."
Of course, if the international situation allows, you might even be able to obtain your doctorate abroad.
Professor Wang actually didn't tell Lin Chen some things.
The training plan he specially designed for Lin Chen was actually controversial within the school.
Many people felt that although Lin Chen was an unprecedented top scorer in the college entrance examination, Professor Wang's training plan for him was a bit too advanced.
Doing well in high school does not guarantee academic success.
High scores but low abilities are not uncommon in China.
Although Lin Chen's achievements in high school were indeed outstanding, Old Wang's plan was still too hasty.
It is recommended to observe for at least a year first, and then consider graduating early when Lin Chen is a sophomore.
Despite these objections, Professor Wang ultimately suppressed them by virtue of his status as an academician.
The fact that Old Master Wang values Lin Chen so highly is partly a gamble.
It was simply because he saw the shadow of Old Qian in Lin Chen.
Back when Lin Chen was still a vocational school student, he was able to solve Qian Lao's problems independently.
Whether in mathematics or physics, they far surpass the average high school student.
In the following few months, he improved his humanities subjects, which he was not good at, and achieved an unprecedented perfect score in the college entrance examination.
He had only ever seen such extraordinary learning talent in Old Qian before.
He is getting old and always feels that his days are numbered.
But if he could cultivate another Qian Lao for the country before he passed away, he would have no regrets.
If you fail, it's only because you lacked foresight and misjudged the person; you can't blame anyone else.
Thinking of this, Mr. Wang took out another folder from his desk.
"Lin Chen, although you can graduate early, there are still some procedures you have to go through. To graduate, you must write a graduation thesis."
"I guess you're not very familiar with university papers. These are some outstanding papers from mathematics graduates in the last two years. Take them and use them as a reference."
"I just spoke with your advisor. You can focus on preparing your thesis from now on. You don't have to attend those classes."
Lin Chen suddenly realized why his counselor had been there earlier.
It turned out that Old Wang had already thought everything out for him.
Although he didn't understand why Elder Wang valued him so much, Lin Chen naturally accepted Elder Wang's kindness.
"Old Wang! I will do my best!"
Lin Chen nodded seriously.