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nTranslator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

nIt was in the afternoon at the same old lecture hall when Lu Zhou was doing an interview from Huaguo Youth Daily.

nSpeaking of which, it was his second interview this month.

nThe interview was different compared to the last one. This time, the Huaguo Youth Daily reporter told Lu Zhou that not only would the interview be published in the newspaper, but the video might also be published online as well. Due to this, Lu Zhou was slightly nervous when the interview began.

nA pretty young woman interviewed him. Her voice was pleasant and similar to a radio broadcaster’s voice.

nThe lady smiled and said, “Hello, Student Lu, can we begin?”

nLu Zhou nodded his head and said, “Yes, please ask away.”

n“You don’t have to be nervous. The questions are simple,” said the reporter with a smile. She nodded as a signal for the cameraman to begin before speaking with a professional tone, “First of all, I want to ask how do you study normally? Any tricks or tips?”

nLu Zhou thought for a bit and replied, “I don’t really have any tricks. I just go to the library and study there. It’s not much different than other students.”

n“Really? Then I think Student Lu must be a genius of some sort,” said the report with a smile. She continued, “From our interview with other students, we heard that you still work part-time. I would like to ask, how are you able to study and work at the same time?”

nLu Zhou laughed and said, “I work mostly because of my family’s financial situation. I think that if you manage your time well, you can study and work at the same time.”

nMeanwhile, in his heart, he was thinking about the opposite.

nWork didn’t affect my studies?

nBullsh*t!

nThe reporter asked, “I heard that you have a younger sister in high school?”

nLu Zhou replied, “Yeah, she’s about to be in Grade 11 after the summer.”

nThe reporter smiled and continued to ask, “For your sister and other students preparing for the university entrance exam, do you have anything to say?”

nLu Zhou looked into the camera and smiled brightly, “I support you!”

nDone.

nThe interview was already over.

nThe last question was a type of “hidden advertisement” that the school requested. Lu Zhou answered all of the other questions honestly.

nThe interview ended and the Huaguo Youth Daily reporter packed up the equipment with the help from the school staff. They still had to write reports from other students.

nFor the University of Jin Ling, this debate could be said to be a great victory. Not only did they cleared up their own grievances, but the media also praised their name.

nWhich university could train such a talented undergraduate student?

nEven though the school did not necessarily cultivate the student, it still brought honor to the school!

nAt the last school leader meeting, Principal Xu Jian said Lu Zhou’s name twice, which made the mathematical department seemed very respectable. Especially Dean Lu, his face was full of smiles for half of the meeting.

nWhat counts as a good achievement for the mathematical department?

nThis counts as a good achievement!

nThe staff handed a water bottle to Lu Zhou and he was taking a sip when he saw Dean Lu walking over to him.

nThe dean patted Lu Zhou’s shoulder and said with a smile, “Your interview was good. The school leader called and told me to tell you not to work part-time anymore and to quit jobs like sorting packages and handing out flyers. Try not to do them if possible. If there are difficulties in your life, the school has scholarships.”

nThe sentence implied that the next scholarship was his.

nLu Zhou asked cautiously, “Then is tutoring okay?”

n“Of course! I support with both of my hands up!” said Dean Lu with a smile. He continued, “The school does not want to prevent you from working. It’s just… When choosing a job, think about the type of work you’re doing and try not to choose a time wasting and difficult job.”

nThe dean was actually afraid of people gossiping.

nWhat if someone tried to twist the story and asked why the school was forcing such an excellent student to go hand out flyers or dressing up as mascots? What if they asked where were the scholarships?

nLu Zhou heard Dean Lu and breathed a sigh of relief.

nHe was happy to be allowed to continue tutoring.

nThe scholarship would only be ten thousand yuan, plus it was only a one-time thing. He would earn more just by tutoring.

n“Oh yeah, one more thing,” said Dean Lu as he cleared his throat. While laughing, he said, “Our school has decided to formally prosecute the person who affected your life a while ago. The prosecuting lawyer is Professor Wang Haihe from our law school. We won’t ruin him, but we’ll at least make him pay the price he deserves! You might have to testify in court. That’s not a problem, right?”

nInviting a law professor to court was pretty disrespectful towards the opponent.

nThere may even be a couple of students standing in the court.

nLu Zhou imagined this in his mind.

nHe stood up immediately and said, “I don’t mind! Please inform me to be present if necessary!”

nA genius student has to use all his strength to defeat the opponent!

nSparing people? Impossible.

nYou have to kill an insect like this!

nLu Zhou did not mention that he did not have the time nor the energy to sue. Now that the school offered to help him, obviously he would not refuse them. He could not wait to go to court.

nThe interview finished and Lu Zhou went to the research building.

nEarlier, he had told Professor Tang about the offer that he received. Professor Tang asked him to come to the office and wanted to talk about it with him.

n“… Offer for half a million? You really rejected it?” asked Professor Tang when he heard Lu Zhou’s decision. He found it hard to believe because he knew that Lu Zhou was hungry for money.

nHalf a million.

nProfessor Tang heard two graduate students talking about this. They complained about how they did not get this lucky. They would have accepted the job if it was just 250k.

n“Professor, I’ve already thought about it clearly. I want to dedicate my youth to scientific research. The money will not erode my dreams,” said Lu Zhou with a serious tone.

nProfessor Tang suddenly realized that not only was this kid hungry for money, he also had another bad trait.

nIt was dishonesty… He loved to brag…

nBut after all, this doesn’t seem too bad?

nAt least, he could back it up with his grades. It’s better than those arrogant people with no skill.

n“I’m very pleased that you can make such a wise decision. Your future is definitely brighter than half a million salary. I originally planned to persuade you not to take the job, but now it seems that there is no need for that…”

nProfessor Tang paused before he continued, “Also, about the invitation from that New York University. As a professor from the University of Jin Ling, I wish for you to stay. But as a teacher, I have to tell you that the invitation from NYU is a huge opportunity for you. Think about it clearly.”

nIf he was a good student, Jin Ling would not care about him. However, Lu Zhou was a student that produced stellar results. Naturally, the school wanted him to stay in the country and in school. After all, publishing SCI theses as an undergraduate student was impressive. He might even have an opportunity to win the Field Prize once he began to pursue his master’s degree.

nStudying abroad in the US?

nIt seems expensive.

nNot to mention the problem of language and culture.

nLu Zhou thought for a bit and shook his head. He said with a smile, “I think I shouldn’t. The University of Jin Ling is pretty good, I told my little sister that I’ll wait here for her.”

nA smile emerged on Professor Tang’s face as he said, “It’s great that you think that. The school leader asked me to do an “ideological education” on you, but now it seems unnecessary. If you stay at University of Jin Ling, I promise you that you will receive a graduate spot and scholarships.”

nLu Zhou smiled, “That’s… Thank you very much!”

n“This is our obligation,” said Professor Tang with a nod. He smiled and added, “Okay, I’ve nothing else to say. Go and reply to New York University, then prepare for your modeling competition. I hope I can see your name on the the list of first prize winners.”

nLu Zhou smiled and nodded, “Yes, for sure!”

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