The college assigned Lin Zhixia four undergraduates. She was responsible for tutoring these four students. On the first day of class, in order to make herself look mature and steady, Lin Zhixia dressed quite formally.
At exactly two o'clock in the afternoon, four students arrived at a small classroom on time.
Coincidentally, the four students were all Chinese, two boys from Shanghai, and the other two girls from Taipei and Macau. They sat around a round table, talking and laughing in Chinese.
Lin Zhixia stood in front of a whiteboard, holding a marker, and explained the knowledge framework in English. The students were still whispering in Chinese, so Lin Zhixia asked, "Do you want me to speak English or Chinese?"
A boy named Li Zirui said: "Teacher Lin, when you speak Chinese, mix in some English nouns..."
Before Li Zirui finished speaking, Lin Zhixia agreed: "Okay, then we can have class like classmates chatting, it would be best if we can make you relax."
Another girl named Wu Pinyan raised her hand and asked, "Do we have to hand in homework every week?"
Lin Zhixia gave each of them a printed document.
She was wearing a suit and skirt, with a calm expression. She said seriously, "You have to write a short academic article of about 2,000 words every week, and I will grade your articles. Today is the first class, and I want to understand your academic interests and the purpose of your course selection. If you just want to get a high score... this is very simple. I can tailor a plan for you and recommend some broad reading materials to you. If you are particularly interested in a certain research field, we can also discuss it more in class. Of course, the focus should still be on learning the course itself."
Wu Pinyan held her schoolbag and asked again: "I downloaded last year's homework and finished it. When I encountered the question about quantum computing model, I was easily eliminated. Can we talk more about quantum computing model?"
"Sure, sure." Lin Zhixia agreed readily.
Seeing how easy she was to talk to, another male classmate asked, "Did you just publish a Nature paper on the reconstruction of a quantum algorithm? You proved the superiority of the algorithm from two aspects: mathematical analysis and experimental results... Oh, yes, the news said you are only 18 years old."
He inadvertently mentioned Lin Zhixia's age, and the atmosphere in the classroom suddenly became a little awkward.
Li Zirui lowered his voice and said, "Hey, she is our mentor."
The boy rubbed his hands and felt a little embarrassed.
"It's okay," Lin Zhixia said, "If you are interested in my thesis, I can take a few minutes to briefly introduce the content of my thesis to you."
"Okay." Wu Pinyan supported enthusiastically.
Next, Lin Zhixia asked about the situation of each student in detail.
Lin Zhixia is close in age to her students, has the same cultural background, and speaks in a gentle voice.
Lin Zhixia told everyone that she would randomly ask questions and conduct random checks in class, and write a "classroom feedback report" truthfully. If students have any questions, they can interrupt her at any time, or send her an email after class. She accepts all questions related to physics, mathematics, chemistry, and computer science.
Li Zirui asked her: "Do you know all the majors?"
Lin Zhixia smiled and replied: "If I don't understand, I will find information to learn."
Li Zirui nodded and stopped asking questions.
Since it was the first class today, the students didn't have much to study for, so the time passed quickly. In the last few minutes, Lin Zhixia explained her latest Nature paper on the whiteboard. The speed at which she derived the physics formula astonished the four students present. She didn't need any literature, she quoted from classics, and could even do complex mathematical calculations mentally.
Based on the content of her paper, she gave a question on the spot.
She asked Wu Pinyan: "This is a question about quantum computing models. Do you have any ideas?"
Wu Pinyan paused for breath.
Wu Pinyan did not give up.
She spread out her newly bought notebook and quickly copied the expressions Lin Zhixia wrote on the blackboard. Lin Zhixia was very considerate to use English to set questions - because the questions of the final exam must be in English. The four students present were already accustomed to English exams and were not very sensitive to Chinese professional terms.
While copying the questions, Wu Pinyan said, "I have an idea."
Li Zirui turned his head to look at her.
Wu Pinyan wrote on the paper at a rapid speed. Lin Zhixia walked to her side, bringing a refreshing breeze. Wu Pinyan took a deep breath and said happily, "I have written down the method."
Lin Zhixia looked at her handwriting and said bluntly, "This won't work."
Wu Pinyan asked: "Why?"
Lin Zhixia held the pen, bent over, and added the calculation formula on the paper. Wu Pinyan suddenly understood. Lin Zhixia looked up at the wall clock and said, "Okay, time is up. See you next week."
The students said goodbye to her one after another.
The first tutoring class ended successfully.
The next day was Saturday, and Lin Zhixia and Jiang Yubai made an appointment to go to the gym together.
In the tutoring class, Lin Zhixia was gentle, calm and patient. In front of Jiang Yubai, Lin Zhixia laughed and said, "It's so interesting. You didn't see me teaching students. It's so fun. A boy told everyone that he had just published a paper in Nature and he was only 18 years old. All the students became very shy. I was still worried a few days ago that they would think I was too young to be their mentor. I didn't expect everyone to accept the reality so quickly. I'm very happy."
What else
What else can they do except accept the reality? Jiang Yubai thought to himself.
Jiang Yubai said on the surface: "You are indeed suitable to be a teacher."
"I think so too," Lin Zhixia jumped on the spot, "I am very suitable to be a teacher."
Jiang Yubai took her hand and led her into the gymnasium.
Lin Zhixia was still immersed in the excitement of being a mentor.
She recounted the scenes in the class incessantly, and said that she would arrange rich and colorful learning tasks for the four students to ensure that their research work at hand proceeded smoothly and produced smoothly.
Jiang Yubai silently pondered what "rich and colorful learning tasks" meant
He implied: "Don't feel pressured."
"I don't feel any pressure," Lin Zhixia held his arm, "I'm just a little afraid that I will put pressure on them, just like my senior sister did. In fact, my senior sister didn't mean it. She is a very nice person. Her paper was rejected by the editor, but she didn't blame anyone. She was depressed for just one week, and then she got back to work. I admire my senior sister. She is worthy of being a top student of the Indian Institute of Technology. She has a very tenacious character!"
Jiang Yubai listened to her talk and felt that she was very lively, optimistic and cute. In a quiet corner where no one was, he stopped and approached her with his head lowered. She was a little nervous: "Didn't you say that your classmates might come here?"
"Yes." Jiang Yubai admitted.
"Then don't kiss me," Lin Zhixia whispered, "Don't let anyone see it."
Jiang Yubai took a step back, further away from her. He put his hands in his pockets. He had no intention of doing anything bad, but he whispered to her: "While there is no one around..."
Lin Zhixia blushed: "While there is no one around, tell me where the squash court is."
Today, the reason why Lin Zhixia came to the gym with Jiang Yubai was because she hadn't exercised for a long time.
Since she started her PhD, she no longer exercises every day like she did when she was an undergraduate. A few days ago, she called her mother, who asked her how she was doing and whether she was running or skipping rope. Her mother also said that Lin Zeqiu exercises regularly and participated in the "Capital University Basketball League" last semester. Although Lin Zeqiu's team was eliminated in the first round, Lin Zeqiu's sportsmanship is worth encouraging.
Lin Zhixia was greatly encouraged.
She decided to develop a sports skill.
She made a list, including: rock climbing, swimming, playing squash... Each of them requires skills and can exercise the body well.
In addition, each of the above sports is Jiang Yubai's strength.
Lin Zhixia tactfully asked Jiang Yubai to be her physical education teacher, and he agreed without hesitation.
Lin Zhixia was very happy: "I will teach you how to study, and you will teach me how to exercise."
In front of Lin Zhixia, Jiang Yubai felt like a male college student from a sports college.
Jiang Yubai booked a squash room. The three sides of the room were solid walls, and the side near the door was glass. After entering the room, Jiang Yubai took off his coat and handed Lin Zhixia a racket. He said, "I'll show you how to play first, and then you can follow me."
"Okay, okay!" Lin Zhixia jumped for joy.
It was time for her favorite role-playing session again.
She called him in a sweet voice: "Teacher Jiang."
Jiang Yubai paused in picking up the ball.
"What's wrong, Teacher Jiang?" Lin Zhixia moved closer to him.
Lin Zhixia was wearing a sports suit. The skirt was short and could not cover her knees. When she bent down, the collar looked even lower. She did not notice this at all, but Jiang Yubai said, "Stand up straight."
Lin Zhixia stood straight.
Jiang Yubai hooked the zipper of her shirt with his fingertips and slowly pulled it to the top, but he still didn't let go.
Lin Zhixia's breathing became faster and faster, her chest rose and fell slightly, and the round and full curve became more and more obvious.
She called out again: "Teacher Jiang."
Jiang Yubai seemed to have really turned into a serious young teacher. He stopped looking at Lin Zhixia. He asked her to sit on a sofa chair and he personally demonstrated to her how to play squash.
Jiang Yubai's movements were smooth and his reactions were quick. The ball flew back and forth between the wall and his racket, and he didn't miss a single shot. Lin Zhixia stared at him without blinking... She couldn't help but feel dazzled and fascinated.
Outside the glass door, there were some passers-by passing by.
Several young men stood at the door, watching Jiang Yubai play squash.
Jiang Yubai had strong arms, and he hit the ball hard and fiercely, with a very fast speed, which attracted a lot of attention. But he stopped in time before the others cheered for him. He called Lin Zhixia: "I will teach you."
Lin Zhixia extended a hand to him.
Jiang Yubai noticed that Lin Zhixia was wearing the ring he gave her.
The memories of the ring on last year's New Year's Eve were almost deeply engraved in his mind. He grabbed Lin Zhixia's wrist and taught her how to hold the racket.
Jiang Yubai whispered, "Open your fingers."
Lin Zhixia asked: "Teacher Jiang, have you taught other students?"
Jiang Yubai said truthfully: "No, you are the first one."
Lin Zhixia broke away from him: "You are so inexperienced, can you really teach me?"
Jiang Yubai didn't expect Lin Zhixia to play this trick.
This squash room is basically a public area. No matter what Jiang Yubai and Lin Zhixia do inside, passers-by can clearly see it from outside - their college classmates often come here to exercise. Since entering the gym, Jiang Yubai has met many acquaintances. Considering this perspective, Jiang Yubai is quite restrained.
Jiang Yubai said: "Trust me, I can teach you well. Come here, let's start from swinging the racket."
Before he finished speaking, someone outside the door called Jiang Yubai's name.
Jiang Yubai turned his head and saw a few of his good friends. They were from the same college as him, all handsome, with broad shoulders, long legs and healthy bodies.
Jiang Yubai went out and said hello to them, and this group of people formed a male model group with an average height of over 1.85 meters.
Lin Zhixia was still swinging her racket in the room when she suddenly heard someone shouting, "Teacher Lin! Teacher Lin! Teacher Lin, you're here to play too?"