Jiang Yubai received many praises and blessings.
His uncle was even more excited and praised him repeatedly: "Xiao Jiang, how can you be so outstanding? You are worthy of being our child. You are only fifteen years old and you have been admitted to such a good university..."
The uncle suddenly remembered something and couldn't help but sigh: "Xiao Jiang, when you grow up, we can safely hand over all the housework to you."
Jiang Yubai agreed readily.
Jiang Yubai's father owns an investment company in Beijing. Jiang Yubai takes time out every week to go to the company and sit in on their morning meetings.
After the meeting, Jiang Yubai had to stay in the company to attend classes. His parents formed several teams to explain to him the real business model, the management mechanism within the family, the specific business of the family group, etc.
Jiang Yubai found that there were two main difficulties in inheriting the family business: First, the political and business resources in the hands of his parents could not be passed on to Jiang Yubai. Jiang Yubai had to expand his social circle and open up his own network of contacts. Second, he was still young and had little experience. If he wanted to take a management position, he had to have the assistance of his parents to ensure that he continued to make progress.
Therefore, Jiang Yubai moved his study place from the study to the company. He no longer stayed at home all day like before. He attended a series of social activities with his family. His speech and behavior were more mature than before, and he also learned a variety of speech skills.
Jiang Yubai's family members all felt Jiang Yubai's rapid growth.
Jiang Yubai's grandfather witnessed his grandson's progress. He first praised Jiang Yubai and then warned him: "Xiao Jiang, you can learn a lot of good skills by studying at Cambridge. Cambridge's undergraduate economics program is a three-year program. You will enter at the age of sixteen and finish your studies at the age of nineteen. When you are twenty, your father will urge you to start your own company and practice your skills. When senior businessmen see a young man like you, the first thing they think of may not be to cooperate with you. You must not only build connections, but also know how to judge people and how to use them."
Grandpa said this at the dinner table tonight.
At this moment, Jiang Yubai's parents, uncles, aunts, grandparents and a family of seven were sitting around a long table eating.
The table was filled with delicious food. The atmosphere of the family gathering was warm and harmonious. The uncle even bargained for Jiang Yubai: "Dad, our little Jiang is fifteen years old now. It's too early for you to teach him the way of 'knowing people and using them'. Little Jiang is still in adolescence and has not yet reached adulthood. Dad, look at me. I played the violin at the age of fifteen, but I haven't made a name for myself yet, and I haven't become the first player yet..."
Grandpa put down his chopsticks: "Jiang Shaoqi, have you ever been involved in business?"
My uncle shut up immediately.
Grandpa asked, "Have you ever helped your eldest brother?"
Dad came out to defend his uncle: "Shaoqi helped me manage some investment business."
The seafood soup was steaming. The uncle picked up the bowl and added, "I endorse 'Pinjia Milk', 'Feidi Toothpaste', 'Ke'an E-commerce'... the companies behind them are all controlled by my eldest brother. Dad, you have a wise eye. I am working for my eldest brother."
Jessica interrupted, "Honey, how many brands do you endorse?"
The uncle counted on his fingers and said, "About seven or eight. There are four in our family alone."
Jessica picked the crab meat out of the crab legs, put it in a silver spoon, and put it in Jiang Shaoqi's bowl. She said softly, "Thank you for your hard work."
The uncle approached her and said, "Thank you for your hard work, dear. Did you make this crab dish? You are busy during the day and cook at night..."
Jessica smiled and said, "It's not tiring. I'll just make a steamed crab."
Jessica has her own music studio. In order to accompany Jiang Shaoqi, she moved the studio's headquarters from Singapore to Beijing. Since this year, her parents have helped her to make connections and take on several big deals. She has become increasingly busy and is often not seen.
Jiang Shaoqi is proud of his wife who focuses on her career.
Jiang Shaoqi and Jessica sat on the left side of the long table, and everyone else sat on the right side - they couldn't see Jiang Shaoqi's little movements, and considering this, Jiang Shaoqi put one hand around Jessica's slender waist.
Jessica wore a long silk skirt that was gathered at the waist, highlighting her graceful figure. Jiang Shaoqi grabbed a small piece of silk fabric and ran his fingertips across Jessica's waist, which made her feel itchy.
When Jiang Shaoqi was with her, he never wore gloves. She lowered her head to observe his fingers, then immediately turned sideways and whispered to him. The two of them were deeply in love, and their affection was so deep that even honey cake could not compare to the sweetness between them.
Jiang Shaoqi didn't even eat his meal and just kept talking to his wife.
One should not be blinded by love—Jiang Yubai thought.
Jiang Yubai looked away and chatted with his grandfather.
Grandpa coughed softly.
Jiang Shaoqi had to sit up straight in his chair.
Jiang Yubai continued to listen to his grandfather's teachings. He also talked with his grandfather about future investment directions. He said: "I am optimistic about the e-commerce industry, warehousing logistics and mobile payment in the long term. The Internet is relatively transparent, and logistics involves a wider range."
"You know all this?" Jiang Shaoqi interrupted.
Jiang Yubai said: "I only have a one-sided view."
Jiang Shaoqi asked his elder brother: "Brother, what level has our Xiao Jiang reached now?"
His eldest brother smiled and said, "Not bad, you still need to practice for a few more years."
After hearing these words, Jiang Yubai became more certain that one day, he would be able to stand on his own, make achievements in his career, and provide protection for his family.
In March, spring arrives and the temperature rises.
Lin Zhixia was walking alone in the campus, holding two books.
It was a little after seven in the morning. The sky was white, and the sunset glowed. The water of the Weiming Lake was clear, reflecting the Boya Tower standing on the east side. The lakeside was densely wooded, and there were beautiful views everywhere. Lin Zhixia admired the scenery for a while, and then she heard someone calling her: "Xia Xia?"
She turned around and saw Senior Luo Ying.
She immediately ran to the senior and shouted enthusiastically, "Senior!"
Last September, Lin Zhixia submitted an application for early graduation to the college. After some review, the college approved Lin Zhixia's request. As long as Lin Zhixia can complete the corresponding courses, she can officially graduate in June next year.
Currently, Lin Zhixia is a sophomore student. This semester, Lin Zhixia and Luo Ying chose two of the same courses, and she often went to school with Luo Ying. Everyone can see that Luo Ying takes good care of Lin Zhixia - this is the love from a sister.
When she was a child, Lin Zhixia often quarreled with her brother. After one quarrel, her brother said that it would be better if he didn't have a sister. Lin Zhixia counterattacked on the spot: It would be better if I had a sister!
When she was a child, Lin Zhixia imagined a sister who looked almost like Senior Luo Ying—considerate, elegant, and gentle yet strong.
From high school to college, there are always many boys who like Senior Sister Luo Ying.
Lin Zhixia especially understands them.
Luo Ying also told Lin Zhixia: "I want to pursue a career in scientific research, and I'm going to apply for a doctorate."
Lin Zhixia encouraged her: "That's great, you are very suitable for a doctorate."
"What about you?" Luo Ying asked her, "Did your doctoral application go smoothly?"
Lin Zhixia did not go home during this winter vacation. She stayed in school and worked on experiments day and night. After the winter vacation, she sorted out the experimental data with the help of her teacher and wrote a paper titled "Improved Superconducting Quantum Interference Device for Detecting Small Spin Populations". Teacher Gu helped her revise it twice, and she finally submitted the paper, which is currently under review.
In addition, Lin Zhixia also signed up for IELTS and GRE.
GRE stands for "Graduate Entrance Examination". It is safer to take GRE when applying for graduate programs in science and engineering at prestigious universities. In order to prove her ability, Lin Zhixia would never refuse to take a GRE exam.
Lin Zhixia's IELTS and GRE exams are both next month. She is sure she can get excellent results.
Lin Zhixia's undergraduate average score was very high, and she also had three SCI papers on hand. Professor Gu Likai and Professor Shen Zhaohua were both willing to write recommendation letters for her. She felt that she was well prepared, so she said, "My doctoral application will definitely be approved."
Luo Ying smiled softly and said, "If you don't pass, who can?"
Lin Zhixia said, "There is a very smart senior in our group. He is more accomplished than me in the field of quantum computing."
"Tan Qianche?" Luo Ying asked.
Lin Zhixia nodded.
Luo Ying warned: "Stay away from him."
Lin Zhixia spoke frankly: "I only discuss academic issues with him. Last September, Professor Gu accepted a new female doctoral student. We finally have a doctoral student in our group. I prefer chatting with her."
When talking about her "doctoral senior", Lin Zhixia's happiness is beyond words.
Luo Ying pursed her red lips: "How do I compare to that senior?"
Lin Zhixia thought this question was a bit strange.
Lin Zhixia stopped and looked at Luo Ying.
The morning breeze blew, the shadows of the trees swayed, and behind Luo Ying was a lush forest. She was wearing a black long skirt, with fair skin and beautiful eyes, and she almost blended into the scenery.
Luo Ying bit her lip: "I..."
Lin Zhixia tilted her head: "Senior sister?"
Luo Ying suddenly asked again: "Who is prettier, me or your senior?"
Lin Zhixia was at a loss for words.
How to say it? That senior sister is not "beautiful" in the traditional sense. That senior sister cut her hair short, wore black-framed glasses, took a bath frequently, but seldom combed her hair. Her hairstyle was a little unruly in its mess, and yet it also showed a kind of chic in its unruliness. She always wore loose T-shirts and jeans, and a coat that could last a whole winter. During the entire winter vacation, from early morning to late night, she was rooted in the laboratory, and she and Lin Zhixia encouraged each other. The two of them had instant noodles together for midnight snacks on cold winter nights, and the senior sister even gave her only sausage to Lin Zhixia.
In the entire quantum computing group, that senior student is the one Lin Zhixia admires the most.
Luo Ying is also someone Lin Zhixia admires.
There is no comparison between the two seniors.
Lin Zhixia said: "You are all very good, each of you has your own beauty."
Each has its own beauty
Luo Ying didn't know what she was struggling with. She walked quickly to the front, and Lin Zhixia trotted after her, calling out in a sweet voice, "Senior, Senior... Wait for me, Senior."
Lin Zhixia could pronounce the word "senior sister" very nicely and pleasantly, as if the word "senior sister" should have included this tone when it was created, including the sense of dependence of a younger sister on her older sister - Luo Ying thought of this in her heart. She clenched her thumbs, her skin rubbing against each other, and she was in a state of confusion.
She turned around to look at Lin Zhixia.
Lin Zhixia wore a light pink sweater, grey trousers and a dark grey coat. She was growing taller and taller, like a flower about to bloom. She would be very beautiful when she grew up. She was sweet-mouthed, well-behaved and kind-hearted, so she had no shortage of friends wherever she went.
Luo Ying retracted her gaze and said casually: "I just remembered that you are my junior in high school and college. I can't help you academically..."
"You helped me a lot, Senior," Lin Zhixia replied, "I'm glad you're taking classes with me and in the same group."
Luo Ying crossed her fingers, stretched her palms outward, and pretended to be relaxed: "Software engineering team? The two of us can do it."
This semester, Lin Zhixia and Luo Ying both chose a course called "Software Engineering".
This course requires students to work in groups of six to write a small software. Each group must build a server, set up a database, ensure real-time synchronization of multiple clients, and protect user data security. Team members must participate in the three major tasks of "software design, software development, and software testing."
Lin Zhixia has never made any software herself.
She usually writes code to achieve a certain purpose. For example, if she wants to collect network data, she will use Python to crawl and clean the data.
The group cooperation in "Software Engineering" not only tests her ability to use code, but also her communication skills.
There are six students in Lin Zhixia's software group. In addition to Lin Zhixia and Luo Ying, there is also a senior from the School of Physics named He Shangqing. He has a handsome appearance and strong programming skills.
He Shangqing is 1.9 meters tall, strong and muscular, and is also a member of the school's track and field team. He doesn't wear glasses and likes to wear T-shirts. At first glance, he looks like a sports student.
He Shangqing and his three roommates all joined Lin Zhixia's software engineering team. Lin Zhixia was not sure whether these students could complete the task on time, so she took the initiative to ask to be the team leader, and she was unanimously approved by the five team members.