Cheng Ran had witnessed how busy Jiang Hongshao, a famous student in his grade, was. It was probably because the school had just started and there were a series of things going on. Either the student union came to find him, or the president of a club came, or the teacher asked him to help. Often at lunch time after school, they originally thought that they might have some free time, but instead the team that was going to compete next month took Jiang Hongshao out for dinner, and even their lunch time was taken up by them.
Two days later, at the opening ceremony, Lao Jiang wore a white shirt and gave a speech as a student representative. While he was speaking, around the square where Cheng Ran was, he could hear all kinds of voices discussing her. He had a feeling that this place was dominated by her.
And under Zhang Ping's guidance, Cheng Ran quickly became familiar with the friends around him in the past few days.
Of course, there might be two more people who were caught as examples on the first day and became familiar faces. When Zhang Ping mentioned Cheng Ran's identity as a transfer student, these classmates became even more enthusiastic and took the initiative to show their goodwill, wanting Cheng Ran to integrate into this environment, so Cheng Ran was usually dragged to eat at noon.
Jiang Hongshao was surrounded by people, and the people around her followed her one after another. Cheng Ran was dragged by Zhang Ping and a group of friends he knew to join the group. These people were ordinary people, none of them were particularly famous, and most of them were gentle and Buddhist, but they had good intentions that could not be refused.
The two seemed to have entered their own orbits after school started.
But in comparison, Jiang Hongshao was the center of attention.
Cheng Ran was just one of the mediocre masses, and even talking to each other seemed like a luxury.
After the opening ceremony and commendation meeting ended that day, Jiang Hongshao received a certificate of honor and some encouragement from her class teacher in the office. When she went out, Wei Shu was already waiting for her. Wei Shu and she were in the same science and technology competition team. The Provincial Youth Science and Technology Innovation Competition was founded in 1985 and was already in its 13th session at that time.
This time, they were led by Peter, their chemistry instructor and teacher from MIT in the International Department. Their research topic was a project on lithium batteries, also known as "rocking chair batteries," which compensates for the loss of active lithium during the charge and discharge process by adding compensators.
Although the Provincial Youth Science and Technology Innovation Competition is still somewhat volatile, it is still not easy to get first place. Generally speaking, it is a reflection of real strength, which will also be beneficial for future university enrollment. This is also a focus project of the No. 10 Middle School International Green Channel, and it is also a glorious addition to the resume of some students who want to be admitted to foreign universities.
Jiang Hongshao and Wei Shu went to the experimental building and saw a male and a female team member in school uniforms, who behaved intimately before entering the door.
This made the people behind them snicker.
Wei Shu, who was beside Jiang Hongshao, frowned and said, "Pay attention to the occasion, you two have done enough..."
The boy said shamelessly, "Why, our Lin Rui is going to Canada in the second half of the semester... I can only stay in China, please be considerate of two people who have to separate!"
Then the girl winked at Jiang Hongshao and said, "President, just pretend you didn't see it!"
After saying that, the two of them walked ahead hand in hand as if no one was around.
Wei Shu turned to Jiang Hongshao and said, "Really? I'm so annoyed when I think about working on a project with the two of them!"
Jiang Hongshao was staring at the hands of a couple who were about to separate. The setting sun was shining on her face. Maybe it was because of the light, but she seemed to have thought of something and shook her head again, but her face was slightly red.
Standing on the balcony of the experimental building and looking down, you can see pairs of men and women among the gardens, on the playgrounds, and in the alleys.
Even when Jiang Hongshao and a group of people walked through the corridor of the laboratory building and went up the stairs, there was a young couple sitting on the stairs, leaning against each other and chatting.
Wei Shu sighed to the sky, "Really? I'm almost tortured to death in our school every day! You said that the principal always repeatedly warned us not to have premature relationships, but in the end he only arrested them symbolically... And you see how arrogant they are. They don't even shy away from you, the president of the student union! In my opinion, the teachers still maintain the so-called 'love field' sentimental tradition in their bones. In fact, they should kill them. We can't even see a pair of wild mandarin ducks. I guarantee that they will turn their grief into strength and study hard! The rate of admission to key universities in our No. 10 Middle School will continue to rise!"
Jiang Hongshao smiled and said, "Maybe..."
For some reason, when she saw those pairs of figures, her eyes flickered and she felt a little uneasy in her heart.
As a result, during the discussion of the thesis, the instructor pointed at the table and reminded, "Student Jiang, Student Jiang..."
Jiang Hongshao looked at the teacher, and the instructor said, "The lithium ion deintercalation redox reaction equation and side reactions, electrolyte decomposition, active material dissolution, and metal lithium deposition reaction principle equation that I just mentioned, do you understand what I will explain at that time?"
Jiang Hongshao was stunned for a moment. Seeing that everyone was looking at her, she felt a little embarrassed and smoothed her hair. "Teacher Zhao, please explain it again..."
"We are working together to complete the thesis project. The most difficult part is here. If you fall behind halfway, the research results of everyone may be abandoned halfway, because not only do you have to write, but the most important thing at that time is the interview. You must understand it thoroughly before you can explain it smoothly. So I hope everyone will cheer up. After all, this will also help your academic resume. The prerequisite is to get first place. Without first place, it won't be very meaningful. So I might as well advise you to participate in the five major competitions, which will be more beneficial."
The instructor looked at him with a slightly reproachful look, and then said, "But if we complete this research, we will definitely be number one! Teacher Peter even thinks that we can win awards in foreign youth science and technology competitions, and the research results may even be transformed into social value!"
Jiang Hongshao continued to listen attentively.
What happened next was like a shadow following you.
After the science and technology competition team had worked out the division of labor, it was already seven o'clock, so everyone went out for dinner together. We found a small stir-fry restaurant in an alley outside the school.
As a result, while eating at the table, Jiang Hongshao turned her head and saw a couple feeding each other at the table.
Her eyelashes fluttered slightly.
When she returned home at night, she thought it over again and again, and finally dialed Cheng Ran's home phone number.
Cheng Ran picked up the extension in his house and heard Jiang Hongshao's voice. He smiled and said, "Are you home? You are really busy... You have worked hard..."
"How was your day..."
"How else can I spend my time? After the opening ceremony, school is over..." Cheng Ran smiled, "Someone originally asked me to go to the Internet cafe to play games, but I declined and left first."
"Um… "
Cheng Ran heard a hint of confusion in her tone.
"well enough?"
"Hmm..." Jiang Hongshao said softly, "Cheng Ran, there is something I want to discuss with you."
"you say."
"Let's... study hard first, okay?"
Cheng Ran laughed, "What else?"
"What I mean is... at this stage, I should focus on studying."
Jiang Hongshao paused on the other end, and seemed to be having difficulty speaking.
"Don't think about other things for now..."
Cheng Ran was already smiling brilliantly, "Anything else? What's the matter?"
Holding the other end of the phone, Jiang Hongshao leaned against the microphone with her ears burning, but there were some words she just couldn't say.
"I understand what you mean..." Cheng Ran said, "Is it the kind on the playground or in the garden..."
"… Um."
"Then beg me."
Jiang Hongshao was clearly stunned for a moment, "Huh?"
"Beg me, I'll consider it." Cheng Ran felt like he was about to hold his stomach with his hands from laughing.
"You wish! I'm going to hang up now." Jiang Hongshao said, "Good night... Cheng Ran."
"Well, good night." Cheng Ran paused and said, "I will consider what you said."
They both hung up the phone.
Jiang Hongshao lay on the bed with her hands covering her face... He knew what he meant... What do you know... Don't make random assumptions.
The other side.
Cheng Ran still hears Lao Jiang's earnest voice on the phone...
He smiled and shook his head.
The more you care about something, the easier it is to lose your composure.
My sudden appearance seemed to have made Lao Jiang lose his composure for a moment.