Top Student at Their Peak
Chapter 345 - 128 This is even closer to me than my own grandson!_5

Chapter 345: Chapter 128 This is even closer to me than my own grandson!_5

After all, this is a privilege even the big professors can’t enjoy. What virtues and abilities does he have?

Director Tian still often lets his assistant go directly to the canteen to get his meals...

"Grandpa, there’s no need for this, really. The food in the Yanbei canteen is already good enough, and the timing is flexible. Whenever I’m hungry, I can just go and eat. I’m young, running a few extra steps is something I should do. Besides, if I don’t want to walk, there’s always campus bicycles."

"You really don’t need it?" Yuan Zhengxin asked again, seriously.

Qiao Yu shook his head firmly, saying, "Really, there’s no need. Besides, we can’t set up a kitchen here at the research center."

The old man thought for a moment, probably feeling that Qiao Yu was right, and slowly nodded, saying, "Well, let’s leave it at that. But your living place is still too simple, it must be changed. The door and the window are on one side, this design is not ventilated, not good for long-term living!"

"Uh..."

Qiao Yu was thinking about how to politely refuse, but the old man waved his hand and said, "You don’t have to worry about this, I’ll talk to Tian Yanzhen. When you come back from France next month, you must move! If he dares to disagree, I’ll give him a good scolding and then take you to Huaqing. It’s settled."

Qiao Yu thought for a moment, then simply remained silent.

After all, this wasn’t something he requested actively.

As for grandmaster scolding the mentor... that’s only rightful; after all, when Director Tian scolds him, he has to take it.

Yuan Zhengxin didn’t wait for Qiao Yu to say anything, directly stood up and said, "Alright, I’m heading back first, there are still things to handle at Huaqing."

"Grandpa, I’ll see you out." Qiao Yu immediately stood up as well.

"Okay."

Yuan Zhengxin didn’t refuse, having his grandson see him off didn’t require politeness.

...

As the old and the young walked out of the room, Chen Zhuoyang, who was upstairs preparing for the defense, happened to stand up, stretch, and catch a side glimpse of the old man talking quietly to Qiao Yu. Stunned, he instinctively rubbed his eyes.

It seemed he wasn’t mistaken...

But before he could take another look to be sure, the two had already turned the corner and disappeared from the window.

Elder Yuan actually came here?

This world is truly amazing.

...

"It’s still the same thing, your studies are important, but your health is important too. Balance work and rest, go out and explore more when you have time. Since you came to Beijing, you haven’t visited those tourist spots, have you? So, during Labor Day, take two days, and I’ll find someone to show you around Beijing..."

"Okay, Grandpa."

"Make sure to take time to exercise every day, don’t stay up late when you’re still growing, and make sure you’re full at every meal."

"Okay, don’t worry, to be honest, I’m quite a big eater now."

"Haha, good, next time you come over to Grandpa’s, I’ll have someone make that lamb you like."

"No need, no need, the kind they make in the canteen will do."

"Alright, my car is waiting. You can head back now."

"Okay, goodbye, Master Grandpa!"

...

Just like that, Qiao Yu walked Yuan Zhengxin to the door, watched Elder Yuan get into the car, roll down the window, wave at him, and gesture for him to return, before turning back to the center.

On the way back to his room, Qiao Yu began to reflect.

Did he flatter the old man too much? He wondered if even Yuan’s real grandson would receive such treatment...

After all, even his own grandfather didn’t spoil him like this.

Of course, he felt warm inside; it was a feeling of being moved, and there was a bit of pride...

But then again, doesn’t being a grandson have its perks?

Really, even if one were a rich second generation, so what? Could they enjoy this treatment at Yanbei University? Just be honest and live in a four-person dorm!

But today, it seems we should thank the rich second generation...

Because if he hadn’t suddenly shown up, he probably would have chosen to go out and entertain himself. People’s fortunes, it’s just such a coincidence!

Lost in these daydreams, he returned to the small building and saw Senior Brother Chen pacing at the door...

"Senior Brother Chen."

"Hey, Qiao Yu, you’re back. Earlier I saw you heading out with an old man, the old man seemed to be Elder Yuan, right?"

"Yes, Master Grandpa came specifically to see me."

It’s confirmed, he wasn’t seeing things earlier!

"Hey, Qiao Yu, you’ve got quite the connections. How about, after Labor Day, during my defense, you help invite the old man to attend my graduation defense? Anyway, the old man has seen my paper." Chen Zhuoyang shamelessly said.

The doctoral dissertation defense usually requires external professors, and after the PhD defense, there should be a group photo with the committee professors.

If he could take a photo with Director Tian and Elder Yuan, Chen Zhuoyang felt like he could brag about it for a lifetime. Wherever he goes in the future, he would have that photo framed and hung in his office...

Qiao Yu glanced at Chen Zhuoyang, smiled, and said, "Senior Brother Chen, that’s too much! You want me to help invite them to your graduation defense? Will you give me your entire first year’s salary if you become a university professor?"

Chen Zhuoyang’s eyes lit up and he said, "Really? Then it’s a deal! In fact, don’t just mention the salary—all my income for the first year, whether it’s salary, bonuses, or performance pay, it’s all yours. Just help me invite the old man during my defense."

That’s quite outrageous, Qiao Yu looked at Chen Zhuoyang curiously up and down and asked, "Senior Brother, don’t tell me you’re actually a rich second generation!"

Chen Zhuoyang shook his head and replied, "Not exactly a rich second generation, but my family isn’t lacking in money, just an average middle class. Anyway, we’ve agreed, help me try inviting him, whatever I get in my first year, it’s yours."