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Chapter 305: Chapter 305: I Want to Share a Piece of News with You
When Zhou Wu stepped outside the classroom and heard his own voice truly broadcasting from the speakers around, he couldn’t help but feel utterly hopeless on the spot.
Usually, the first thing he did after class was to turn off the microphone, but today he had forgotten because he was called out by the principal unexpectedly.
However, while feeling hopeless, Zhou Wu also felt fortunate.
Thankfully this wasn’t when he went to the toilet or forgot to turn off the mic during some personal affair; otherwise, a complete live broadcast would have really spelled social death!
He could have just gone ahead and handed in his resignation letter.
But, even though he wasn’t socially dead, didn’t this mean that the conversation they had in the principal’s office had been overheard by everyone in the class?
Zhou Wu couldn’t help but look at Lu Sheng, his eyes filled with apologies, seemingly blaming himself for exposing her privacy.
Lu Sheng also realized it in an instant.
But it wasn’t really something to be ashamed of, she had never mentioned it to anyone before, simply because she didn’t like to draw attention to it.
Now that people had heard it, it also didn’t matter, so she shook her head and told Zhou Wu it’s okay.
Zhou Wu then felt relieved and entered the classroom with Lu Sheng.
The moment they walked in, all eyes were once again on Lu Sheng. However, this time, the look in everyone’s eyes was much more complex than before.
Or to be exact, there was much less hostility and much more envy and aspiration.
"...Ahem," Zhou Wu stood on the podium and feigned calm, "Well, since everyone heard our conversation just now, I won’t say much more."
"However, I do want to say that I really admire Lu Sheng for her perseverance in choosing her major, and how she has never wavered, even when she could have taken a shortcut."
"The final exams are over, and once homework is assigned by the teachers this afternoon, the school will officially start winter vacation, and everyone can pack up their books and go home."
"This is the last break before the college entrance exam, and when we return to school next year, the exams will be upon us, so I hope everyone makes full use of this vacation."
"As your headteacher, I truly hope that each one of you can get into your desired university and major through your own efforts."
When Zhou Wu started talking about studies, he already put the embarrassment of forgetting to turn off the mic behind him, speaking earnestly and solemnly.
——Winter vacation is approaching.
It was only when Zhou Wu mentioned it that Lu Sheng suddenly realized that she had been in Jiang City for a whole half year, and had spent a term at Shengjing.
Time really flies.
Before noon dismissal, Peng Hongyuan had sent her a message saying that he had already booked a restaurant near the school.
Since waiting for her at the school gate was a bit too conspicuous, all three professors had already gone ahead, telling her to come straight over after school.
The three professors enjoyed the meal very much. Perhaps it was the first time they had encountered such an all-around excellent and well-behaved child, and they were extremely fond of her.
Both Wu Anmin and Ji Weiyuan were settled in Beijing. Peng Hongyuan’s family was also in Beijing, but his research institute was in Jiang City, so he spent most of his time in Jiang City.
So after the meal, at the door of the restaurant, Wu Anmin and Ji Weiyuan took a taxi to the airport, planning to fly back to Beijing that afternoon, leaving Peng Hongyuan and Lu Sheng by themselves.
Watching the taxi disappear from sight, Peng Hongyuan turned to Lu Sheng: "By the way, Shengsheng, my looking for you today wasn’t just about the special recruitment, I also have something to give you."
"What is this, Uncle Peng?" Lu Sheng was momentarily taken aback, looking toward Peng Hongyuan.
"Didn’t I call you last month to say that FSI has already included your paper?" said Peng Hongyuan.
"After you finalized and submitted the finished draft, they notified me yesterday that your paper will be officially published in the core journal of FSI in the next few days."
"FSI awards a cash prize to scholars whose papers are included, divided into five categories based on the value of the paper. The highest category is two hundred thousand, and of course, you’re in the highest category."
"Moreover, papers in the top value category also receive a commemorative gift from them. I brought both the card and the gift here for you to see."
As he spoke, Peng Hongyuan took out a bank card and a beautifully packaged blue gift box from his briefcase.
Lu Sheng reached out to take them.
She wasn’t too concerned about the money, but she was quite interested in the commemorative gift inside the gift box.
It was said that the gifts prepared by FSI were always thoughtful. Sure enough, opening it revealed as much.
Inside the beautifully wrapped gift box was a star made of blue crystal.
About the size of a palm, it appeared sparkling and clear under the sunlight, exceptionally beautiful and brilliant. Lu Sheng really liked it.
"It’s actually a star made of blue crystal," Peng Hongyuan looked and commented, "It seems to be inspired by your pseudonym, and they’ve made it quite beautifully, much better than the one I received back in the day."
Seeing Peng Hongyuan looking like he was recalling painful memories, Lu Sheng couldn’t help but be curious, "Uncle Peng, what was the commemorative gift you received back then?"
"My first paper to be accepted was related to lungs, so the gift I received was a lung made from eco-friendly materials, about the size of a head." 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓅𝓊𝓫.𝒸ℴ𝓶
As he said this, Peng Hongyuan gestured the size with his hands.
Seeing this, Lu Sheng burst into laughter.
A lung as big as a head... certainly had commemorative significance, doubtless it would be the first thing anyone saw on a shelf.
Peng Hongyuan, seeing Lu Sheng laugh, was at first stunned, then also smiled somewhat relievedly.
He caressed Lu Sheng’s head as if she was his own child and couldn’t help but feel a bit sentimental.
"You child, you usually don’t smile much, but look how good you look when you do smile."
"I don’t know why, but I always feel like you’re harboring thoughts and don’t quite fit in with people your age."
"But there’s no helping it, after all, you’re a genius. Sometimes having too high an IQ and seeing the true nature of the world too early can be a burden."
"However, no matter what, I hope you can be a happy person. If you encounter any trouble in university, you can always ask Uncle Peng for help."
Hearing this, Lu Sheng smiled genuinely and looked up, saying, "Thank you, Uncle Peng. I will."
After saying goodbye to Peng Hongyuan, Lu Sheng prepared to head back to school. She still had to pack up things to take home for the holiday in the afternoon.
Meanwhile, a man in his forties with thick eyebrows, full lips, and a square face withdrew his camera inside the taxi, his eyes filled with naked ferocity.
He glanced at the photos and videos he had taken, chuckled coldly, his gaze ominous and sinister.
Picking up his cell phone, he sent a text message: [Journalist Wang, I have a scoop for you that’s guaranteed to hit the headlines tomorrow.]
