Chapter 192: Chapter 192: Choosing a Graduate Advisor

The results of Xiao Fei’s graduate exam preliminary test.

As expected, it caused a massive sensation on the Shanghai Jiao Tong University campus forum.

Even those who weren’t interested in the forum heard about it through discussions among their peers.

Very quickly.

The news of a 490-point unprecedented score on the graduate exam at Shanghai Jiao Tong University spread to other schools.

Some self-media outlets even reported on it.

However, these stories didn’t cause much of a stir on a societal level.

People were still more focused on the tabloid news of so-called top-tier celebrities.

But Liu Chao, Xiao Fei’s dorm mate and fellow exam taker, made a special effort to call Xiao Fei to congratulate him.

Xiao Fei asked about Liu Chao’s performance and learned that he had also passed, though his score was certainly not as high. Nevertheless, it exceeded the cutoff for the program he wanted to apply to.

Afterward, Xiao Fei put the whole affair to the back of his mind.

Although there was still the upcoming second round of exams, the content was primarily focused on professional knowledge, which Xiao Fei had already mastered thoroughly.

That night.

When Tang Yuxin got home, she floated to Xiao Fei like a butterfly flitting among the flowers.

"Hubby, hubby, let’s go out and celebrate tonight!"

Tang Yuxin said cheerfully, hugging Xiao Fei’s neck.

As a teacher, nothing makes her happier than seeing students achieve unprecedented success in an exam.

Even if that student wasn’t one of her own.

"Sure."

Seeing Tang Yuxin so enthusiastic, Xiao Fei was more than happy to humor her.

"But pick a place carefully. We’ll have to bring the kids with us."

"Ohhhh~~~"

Tang Yuxin responded with a playful tone.

The kids were well-behaved and, as long as Tang Yuxin and Xiao Fei gave instructions beforehand, they wouldn’t act out in public. They showed no signs of becoming troublemakers.

This saved Tang Yuxin and Xiao Fei a lot of worries.

In the end, Tang Yuxin picked a very modest barbecue joint.

It was nothing upscale...

She had no interest in places that required formal attire to enter.

Time quickly flew by to March.

It was now time for the graduate program’s second-round interview process.

The interview process was incredibly easy for Xiao Fei, and as expected, the results were exceptional.

Now, it was just a matter of waiting for the political review and document transfer process to finish.

Then Xiao Fei was fine, but Tang Yuxin had a headache.

That night.

"Hubby, you decide."

Tang Yuxin shrugged her hands helplessly.

"All the professors qualified to supervise master’s students in the Physics Department have come to me, asking who you plan to choose as your advisor."

"Each of them promised me that they’d save you a spot, as long as you chose them."

Saying this, Tang Yuxin’s lips curled into a faint smile, her face filled with pride.

After passing the interview, it’s usually a process of mutual selection between professors and students, where students choose their advisors, and professors choose their students.

Cases like Xiao Fei’s, where all the professors were vying for him, were not unheard of but were extremely rare.

"Hubby, you’d better decide soon. These past few days, every time I go to school, the old professors surround me... You wouldn’t believe how eager they are."

By the end, Tang Yuxin couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

"They’re aware of my situation, right?"

Xiao Fei glanced at the three babies beside him.

"Most of the time, I’ll be taking care of the kids, so I won’t be able to visit school much. Are they still willing?"

"As long as you don’t fall behind on your progress, there’s no problem."

Tang Yuxin nodded as she sat down beside Xiao Fei.

"Well, do you have any recommendations, darling?"

Hearing this, Tang Yuxin immediately started thinking seriously.

She had done her homework over these past few days. After all, this was a big decision for Xiao Fei, and as his wife, Tang Yuxin couldn’t ignore it.

She began to elaborate, "I’ve consulted all eighteen professors..."

After explaining each professor’s specializations and teaching styles to Xiao Fei, she added:

"So, I recommend Professor Lin. His workload is much lighter, and his main research areas are astrophysics and aerospace physics, which align perfectly with your previous focus."

"Then him it is."

"Huh? Aren’t you going to consider it further, hubby?"

"You’ve already thought it through for me. What’s there to consider?"

Xiao Fei pulled Tang Yuxin into his arms.

"I trust you."

Tang Yuxin smiled blissfully.

The feeling of being trusted wholeheartedly by Xiao Fei was simply wonderful.

A few days later.

Xiao Fei drove to the school with the three kids.

Today, he needed to meet with Professor Lin to discuss his upcoming academic tasks.

The kids weren’t coming to campus for the first time, but every time they appeared, they attracted attention from passersby.

Tang Yuxin, knowing Xiao Fei would be coming, specially waited for him at the parking lot.

"Mama..."

As soon as they got out of the car and spotted Tang Yuxin, the little ones waddled over and started their tactic of clinging to her legs...

Unfortunately, they were still too short to actually reach her legs.

After kissing each child on the cheek, Tang Yuxin walked over to Xiao Fei. "Hubby, let’s go. I’ll take you to Professor Lin’s office."

"Alright~"

With Tang Yuxin leading the way, Xiao Fei arrived at a building in the Physics Department.

Standing at the office door, Xiao Fei knocked.

Soon, a voice from inside called out, "Come in."

Opening the door, Xiao Fei and Tang Yuxin entered with the children.

Thanks to prior reminders, the children were very well-behaved, sticking close to their parents without making a fuss.

Professor Lin, who was buried in his work, looked up and smiled upon seeing them.

Professor Lin was already quite old and would be retiring in a few years.

His white hair gave him an Einstein-like appearance, though he wore thick glasses.

"Ah, it’s Xiao Tang and Xiao Fei."

"You’re here?"

"Professor Lin, good afternoon," Xiao Fei greeted him, and the kids all chorused politely, "Grandpa!"

The professor’s heart melted at their greeting.

Older people tend to love children, after all.

After teasing the kids for a bit, Professor Lin turned to Xiao Fei, his expression growing more serious.

"Xiao Fei, although I promised that I would accept you as my graduate student if you chose me, that doesn’t mean I’ll go easy on you."

"I’m aware of your situation. Considering the children, you are exempt from attending daily classes in your first year, but you must routinely report your self-study progress to me. I will also test you rigorously. Understood?"

Xiao Fei nodded.

"No problem, Professor."

This arrangement suited him perfectly.

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