Obsessive Tycoon and His Swan Girl
Chapter 329 Xia Mingzhu Is Slapped in the Face

Chapter 329: Chapter 329 Xia Mingzhu Is Slapped in the Face

Research achievements are one aspect, but mentoring successful students is another source of pride.

Xia Mingzhu had dressed up specially today, her hair combed neatly and wearing a set of very conservative dark grey women’s suits that made her look competent and exceptionally calm without losing beauty.

She was somewhat surprised to see Xia Xingzhi at the school entrance, "Aren’t you working on another research project?"

"I came back to get some materials," Xia Xingzhi nodded.

"Oh, if you need help with anything, call me," Xia Mingzhu dropped the sentence.

Xia Xingzhi nodded, "Thank you."

Seeing that Xia Xingzhi did not take her words seriously and was not upset by them, Xia Mingzhu also felt a bit uninterested.

He was older, lagging behind her, and male; she often offered help, but it wasn’t really meant to help, it was just to provoke him.

However, Xia Xingzhi seemed never to understand the underlying meaning in her words. He was never agitated, always as composed as ever.

For years it had been this way, like an AI artificial machine incapable of showing emotions.

Xia Mingzhu had other things to do, so she didn’t dwell on it.

After retrieving the materials, Xia Xingzhi quickly drove to the research institute.

The assistant led him to Fu Qifang.

Fu Qifang, wearing glasses, smiled kindly, "Last night I looked over those reports you submitted again, and there are two issues I’d like to discuss with you."

"Please speak, Mr. Fu."

Fu Qifang selected a few particularly opaque points and asked a few questions.

Xia Xingzhi answered fluently, with his own thoughts and opinions.

"The perspective is a bit biased, but if it could really be done the way you say, it’s not a bad attempt," Fu Qifang, although aged, had particularly strong inclusiveness and was willing to try all kinds of possibilities.

He said, "Here’s the deal, the Basic Research Office has a new project. I’m handing it over to you to take charge, and you can go ahead with your ideas. Later on, show me the report personally."

Xia Xingzhi hadn’t expected to be put in charge of a project so soon, and he was surprised.

"What’s wrong, afraid you can’t handle the responsibility? Or is there some difficulty?" Fu Qifang asked.

"No, I will do my best!"

For Xia Xingzhi, this was indeed a pleasant surprise.

This was also Fu Qifang’s unorthodox way of recognizing talent.

The assistant led Xia Xingzhi out, and he took a deep breath, readying himself.

Thinking that he would also meet his recommender soon, a myriad of inexplicable emotions surged in his heart.

Basic Research Office.

Everyone had arrived.

Xia Mingzhu was sitting in a very important seat.

The head seat was empty.

She did not take it upon herself to sit there.

Although Teacher Fang had said that her position as the person in charge should be secure,

as long as it wasn’t completely confirmed, there was always the possibility of unexpected changes.

The people beside her were all familiar, including elder schoolmates and junior ones, as well as students mentored by other teachers.

Everyone was clearly aware and quite convinced that Xia Mingzhu would become the leader.

Xia Mingzhu indeed had a talent in these areas, being one of the most outstanding students mentored by Teacher Fang.

Her becoming the person in charge didn’t provoke any objections.

Teacher Fang received a phone call and stepped out.

Xia Mingzhu looked down at the materials in her hands.

Hearing the contents of the phone call, Teacher Fang said, "A parachute appointment? A person chosen by Mr. Fu? Then there’s no problem."

No one would object to a person personally chosen by Mr. Fu.

In the research institute, Elder Fu was everyone’s deity, having laid the foundation for this place and guiding everyone forward.

When the entire country had been left behind by other nations, it was Elder Fu who single-handedly took on the heavy responsibilities of the research institute.

Many researchers and professors whose names are now well-known were brought up by Elder Fu himself.

After Teacher Fang returned, he whispered a few words to Xia Mingzhu.

Xia Mingzhu’s face slightly darkened.

Those sitting next to her also heard.

Elder Fu’s person, parachuted in.

Although Xia Mingzhu was reluctant in her heart, she couldn’t have any objections.

The others also knew that Elder Fu had always been unorthodox in recruiting talent, and his decisions were often correct.

So although it was unexpected, they were quite looking forward to seeing who it would be.

Even Teacher Fang couldn’t help but guess in his mind, who would it be this time?

Was it one of the elders over sixty from the top floor, or was it one of the unique talents selected from the previous group?

As he pondered, Elder Fu’s assistant appeared.

Everyone stood up.

Then, they saw Xia Xingzhi following behind him.

Xia Mingzhu was very surprised, when had Xia Xingzhi transferred here?

Could it be that his saying he wouldn’t go abroad was because he came to the Basic Research Office?

Was it Wang Shifu who recommended him?

However, the research institute was always short of talents, and it wasn’t unusual to make exceptions when there was a shortage, Xia Xingzhi indeed had two more years of experience than many, and Wang Shifu’s recommendation seemed normal.

"Teacher Fang, could you introduce him to everyone, please? This is Xia Xingzhi, Elder Fu’s new student, and the person in charge of your project this time," the assistant said to Teacher Fang.

Teacher Fang was slightly stunned.

The others were also particularly surprised.

Although Elder Fu’s students were everywhere, he had not taken on any students for many years.

He might occasionally give some advice to the researchers below him and make time to teach a class, but that could hardly be described as a student-teacher relationship.

At best, it could be called a professor and his visiting students.

Now, he had unexpectedly taken on a new student!

Xia Mingzhu’s fair complexion flushed red, her face burning hot as if she had been harshly punched.

Her hands were clenched tightly, unable to express her true inner feelings.

Xia Xingzhi was already standing on the stage, greeting everyone with ease and making his self-introduction.

Although the others were surprised, he was ultimately a student personally selected by Elder Fu, and no one questioned him too much.

Only Xia Mingzhu was standing, appearing particularly conspicuous after everyone else had sat down.

"Xia Mingzhu, do you have any questions?" Xia Xingzhi asked.

Xia Mingzhu suddenly realized that Xia Xingzhi had a natural grace; he wasn’t petty when in dire situations and didn’t lord over others when in a position of power, revealing an extraordinary inner cultivation and poise.

However, this very extraordinariness exuded an oppressive force that was startling in its stability.

"No, sorry," Xia Mingzhu sat down.

"Good, if anyone has any questions, you can bring them up to me. As the head of this project team now, I hope that we can work together with one heart and complete this experimental project successfully."

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After a busy day, Xia Xingzhi remembered that he had yet to meet his recommender.

While handing over his tasks to the assistant, he casually asked.

"You mean Jiang Zhe? She couldn’t come today because she had something else. Let’s talk another time; you’ll definitely meet her," said the assistant.