My life became quiet and regular. Classes are completely gone now. I occasionally go to the school library to look for papers and materials, and I have copied all the relevant papers and come back to study.
Then I started to play with the computer after researching and researching.
When my cousin was approaching the college entrance examination, it was in hot water. Seeing how idle I was every day, I was so jealous, I said to him, "I'm going to work soon, even the winter and summer vacations are gone, you can play with me after you finish the test. Four years, how comfortable."
My cousin said disdainfully: "Sister, I have to struggle in college. My father has completed the original capital accumulation for me. I want to be a big entrepreneur. You think everyone is the same as you. I have no ambition."
"Hey, in fact, I was very ambitious when I was as old as you, otherwise why would I work so hard to get into a famous university? However, I have already realized it. Jiang Rui, you better not realize it all your life. In the future, you should work hard to make money. My sister depends on you to support me."
My cousin gave a painful expression: "If you can't get married, I will support you."
"No, Jiang Rui, you have a crush on me."
My cousin was furious: "Nie Xiguang, what's your logic?"
The phone rang downstairs, and I grinned and ran down to answer the phone.
"Hey."
"Xiguang, it's me."
I paused, "Oh, Si Liang—what's the matter?"
"I can't find you if I have nothing to do. You are very good."
I laughed twice, a little reluctantly. My mood had gradually improved, but when I heard her voice, the dark clouds seemed to gather around me again.
No one in the dormitory that day spoke to me. It is true that they do not have this obligation, and it is true that our friendship may not be enough for them to trust me unconditionally.
But I am still heartbroken.
"Xiguang." Si Liang said after a while, "Xiaofeng came back from Shanghai yesterday, she said that she answered the call, she had already arrived at the station that day, but found that she forgot her ID card and went back to the dormitory. She took something and just answered the call. After hanging up, she remembered to leave a note, but she was in a hurry to go out and turned around and forgot. Hey, this little madman did something wrong. Although Rongrong didn't care about it, she invited the guest to apologize Please make an appointment, when will you come back, we will beat her hard."
Si Liang's voice was unusually relaxed and lively, I think she probably wanted to create an atmosphere of "this matter is over, it's no big deal", but such an understatement only made me more sad, so I could only say in a stiff voice: "Oh, I know, I won't go back and prepare for the thesis defense at my uncle's house."
Si Liang said: "It's not the same preparation when I come back, and everyone can discuss how to deal with the teacher together."
"No, it's too hot in the dormitory, and my uncle's house has air conditioning."
I opened my eyes and said nonsense, the day of May has not yet arrived, where will it be hot.
Si Liang didn't say anything else.
Later, Xiaofeng Afen sent messages about some kind of dinner party, but I always found excuses to dismiss it, and people suddenly became lazy.
As if nothing matters.
Anyway...
Graduating soon, it's not over.
On the 20th of April, my dissertation advisor called and asked me to get my dissertation revision advice. So I rode my cousin's bicycle to A University early in the morning.
Maybe it’s not a good day to go out today. To avoid a scurrying dog on the road, I fell badly. If I go back to change my clothes, I won’t be able to make an appointment with the instructor, so I have to come to the A University Business School in dismay.
Find the tutor's office and knock on the door.
"Come in."
I pushed open the door of the office nervously, and I saw Zhuang Xu first. He stood next to the instructor, heard the door open, looked up at me, his eyes stopped on me for a moment, and then quickly moved away.
I froze at the door. Why is he here
My advisor is the vice president of our school, an old man who has always been known for his sternness. He glanced at me, pushed his glasses, "Wait next to me first." Then he continued talking to Zhuang Xu.
Listening to their dialogue is also about the thesis. So Zhuang Xu and I have drawn the same instructor? Although we are not the same department, but belong to the same business school, it is possible to draw the same advisor, but the chance is very small.
If something like this happened in the past, I would have been excited, but now I just feel unlucky, especially knowing that today I am actually here to be scolded. I just hope that he will leave soon.
Who knew that after waiting for a few minutes, Zhuang Xu said he was leaving, but the teacher stopped him. "Don't leave in a hurry, I'll tell you in detail later, I'll tell this student a few words first."
Then the teacher called me over. "Nie Xiguang, right?"
I nod.
The advisor pulled out my paper, and then stared at the paper without speaking. The office was silent for several minutes, and I was so nervous that I was dying.
Finally, the teacher spoke up. "Among the students I am in charge of, you are the last one to submit the first draft."
"Teacher, I..." I handed in my first draft too late. Before I came, I knew that I would be questioned by the teacher because of this. I had already made up excuses, but Zhuang Xu was at the side, and I was speechless. Can't tell.
"It's also one of the worst in terms of structure. It's a complete patchwork."
The merciless criticism made my face burn, and I really felt like I wanted to dig a hole and get in.
The teacher continued to criticize: "You must be unqualified like this. I will not let your thesis participate in the defense. You can give up this defense, prepare well, and come back next year."
Although I had heard before that this teacher would severely intimidate students every year, but when I heard it with my own ears, I was still stunned by his severe criticism. In addition, when Zhuang Xu saw such an embarrassing scene, I was embarrassed and angry. I wanted to argue, but it seemed that something was strangling my throat. I couldn't say anything to please and beg for mercy.
At this time, Zhuang Xu, who had been silent for a while, suddenly spoke up. "teacher."
I looked up at him suspiciously, thinking that all misunderstandings were resolved, you won't go into trouble again, will you
"Teacher, maybe her second draft will be good, and the papers are all finished."
Always calm voice, but it took me a long time to understand what he meant. Actually... are you asking for mercy
He spoke for me, and I should be happy, but for some reason, there was an anger in my heart.
what is this? I don't want you to speak for me!
I blurted out: "Teacher, I will finish my defense next year."
Hearing this, Zhuang Xu and the teacher were both startled. Zhuang Xu gave me a complicated look, stepped back, and never spoke again.
The teacher got angry and knocked on the table. "Look, if you say a few words, you will get emotional. Today's students, one class is not as good as one class, what kind of good papers can you write with scissors and glue? Each of them has a great temper."
The teacher shook his head and sighed as he put another paper in front of me. "Look, the same topic, why others can write rigorous and detailed, and write new ideas, and others can almost finalize the draft, but you are still the first draft."
I looked up and saw only the word "Zhuang Xu" on the paper. Yes, I have the same title as Zhuang Xu's dissertation. At the beginning, I followed Zhuang Xu to choose. At that time, many things had not happened yet. I was thinking that choosing the same topic would give myself some opportunities to contact him.
Naturally, the instructor would not really show me someone else's paper, take it back, and throw my paper to me. "The opinions are all written on it, and I have nothing to say. You can revise it yourself. If the second draft fails, I will never let you participate in the defense."
When I was sent out by my advisor, I was temporarily relieved. I finally had a chance and didn't need to postpone my graduation. I walked slowly to the stairwell and waited for the elevator. It took a long time for the elevator to come down. When I stepped in and pressed the close button, I vaguely heard someone shouting and so on.
Reflexively pressed the door button, and it was too late to remember who the voice belonged to.
Zhuang Xu stepped into the elevator.
Then the long arm went over me and pressed the button on the first floor.
The elevator descends.
The elevator was so quiet that I could hear my own heartbeat, and I stared at the numbers on the LCD panel without blinking. For the first time, I felt that the elevator in the school was ridiculously slow. It was only halfway down after a long, long time.
"Maybe I can help you."
When the voice sounded, I thought I was hallucinating, so I hesitated before looking at Zhuang Xu.
It's just me and him in the elevator, so he must be talking to me, but help me? help me
Perhaps seeing my doubts, his gaze fell on the paper I was holding, and he said briefly, "Thesis."
I immediately flushed red. Just now, the advisor dismissed my paper as worthless, and he had been listening clearly beside him.
Shame again.
But I couldn't say anything. When the elevator reached the ground floor, I walked out of the elevator quickly without looking back.