Liu Chenfeng, who was the most sensitive to the surrounding environment in the entire research group, noticed that Hannah suddenly became silent.
Very obvious feeling.
In the past, Hannah would often create breaks, such as afternoon tea.
At that time, Chen Yiwen was still in the research group, and the two of them would often sit next to each other and chat about their achievements.
He would occasionally join in, and he had witnessed with his own eyes the whole process of Hannah's evolution from a stumbling Chinese proficiency that could not distinguish between subject, predicate and object, to fluent expressions in Chinese.
But after that day, Hannah even gave up having afternoon tea every day.
Because there are several more books on her desk.
"Introduction to commutative algebra" by Michael Attia, "differential geometry of curves and surfaces" by p.do carmo, etc.
Many foreign mathematical works.
This time Liu Chenfeng felt envious.
This is probably the biggest advantage of English-speaking countries such as Europe and the United States. There is no way, modern mathematics originated in the Western world after all.
Although Liu Chenfeng's English level is not bad, it is still a little difficult to read this kind of pure English textbook directly.
In addition, Liu Chenfeng also found that Qiao Ze had obviously become more involved recently.
From time to time, someone would hurriedly pass by the window with a pile of materials, go straight to Qiao Ze's office, stay for a few minutes, and then leave in a hurry.
However, Qiao Ze's life pattern seems to have not changed much.
At least in Liu Chenfeng's opinion, there is no difference.
Since Chen Yiwen chose to leave and Tan Jingrong started writing his thesis again, he took the initiative to take on the task of helping the other party to prepare meals.
Don't underestimate this job.
This is a good thing to be able to see Qiao Ze twice every day.
Liu Chenfeng values this interaction very much.
The relationship between people gradually deepens in this kind of daily contact.
Except for the thoughtful Dr. Liu, the atmosphere in the laboratory is actually no different.
The newly built wall, the classified unit sign at the gate, and the sentry in front of the gate seemed to be able to isolate the bustle of the school.
Of course it is impossible to completely isolate.
…
Xilin University of Technology, Dormitory of International Students School.
"Johnny, have you asked? Is the school really asking you to move out of your dormitory within a week?"
"Yes, it has been confirmed. Not only me, but everyone who failed the exam must move out of the school. It is said to be a new regulation."
"That's not what the school said when we came here!"
"Yes, but there is no way. I feel like the school is forcing me to graduate quickly! They don't even want to give us time to get used to this place."
"Then what are you going to do?"
"I don't want to move! The school has already deducted our living allowance, and now it wants to cancel the accommodation discount! I just asked, the cheapest house around costs more than 1,000 a month, and we still have to share it with others. This is very uncomfortable It’s reasonable. And the international student apartments here should belong to us.”
"I'm sorry, I don't know what to say, so, do you need help?"
"No, Ronnie, actually you don't need to sympathize with me. Haven't you noticed yet? This time it's us, next time it might be your turn. Do you know? There is a saying in China that is to cross the river by feeling for the stones."
Looking at his friend from the Mechanical College opposite and shaking his head, Jonny Lucas explained: "That is to say, when Chinese people decide to do something, they will not do it directly, but will first conduct experiments on a small scale. If it is found that there is no impact, large-scale promotion will begin.
So for the time being, it’s just our misfortune in learning mathematics, and it hasn’t affected you yet. But after we silently accepted these arrangements, the next step is your turn! So I came to you this time not to ask for help, but because we have discussed it internally and we must fight to get the rights that should belong to us. "
"Oh, are you serious?" Ronnie was obviously still hesitant.
"Of course, you have been in China for two years, and you should have studied their behavior. So this time is not only to fight for our rights, but also to fight for your rights in the future. If you are indifferent, then you will learn mechanics next , those who study philosophy, those who study biology... yes, everyone will be treated the same!
Don't be naive, Ronnie, do you really think that a school will treat international students studying different majors differently? There are already many people who are willing to join us. This time we must make our voice heard, not only for us, but also for ourselves. You see, these are the people who have decided to join us. "
After speaking, Jonny Lucas took out a piece of A4 paper, with more than a hundred names densely signed on both sides.
"We have nearly two thousand international students in this school. As long as we all unite, the school will consider the impact. You should know that the officials here are most afraid of this kind of thing, and they will find ways to appease us! Of course, maybe not everyone Everyone can speak out, but we need brave people who can join us in speaking out."
"Oh, okay, tell me your plan, I'm willing to make a voice for you, and of course for myself. So what do I need to do?" Ronnie Richard took over from Jonny Lucas On the piece of paper, he picked up the pen on the table and signed his name in a flash.
"First we have to make our voices heard on Facebook. Of course, this may not necessarily work. So we also decided to go on strike next Monday and go to the International Department to demonstrate. This is the result of everyone's discussion. Our demands are not only to continue to move in, but also to resume before The subsidies, at least while we are studying, these promised subsidies cannot be cancelled.”
"I think it's good. I will definitely go when the time comes."
"Thank you, Ronnie."
"You're welcome, as you said, this is not just for you, but also for ourselves."
"If you can, try to help us get more support."
"certainly!"
…
"Zhang Liwei, I heard that the subsidy given to you by the school has increased by two hundred yuan per month?"
Zhang Liwei's roommate asked curiously in the former faculty dormitory building in the North District.
Zhang Liwei nodded and replied listlessly: "Well, the college gave two hundred more every month. It is said that the college canceled the subsidy for international students, and then added one hundred for master's degree and two hundred for doctor's degree. That's it. Money is better than nothing.”
Obviously, for him, these two hundred yuan are really dispensable.
After all, Zhang Liwei really felt that he was so unlucky.
Originally, his tutor was Zhao Guangyao, a very stable old professor.
I thought that by following this professor, graduation would not be a problem.
Who would have known that I didn’t choose the topic well that year, which directly led to a waste of time in these years.
That’s all.
After all, his boss also promised him that day to help him change his topic and graduate as soon as possible.
Zhang Liwei also figured out that he couldn't solve a too difficult proposition. With the help of his boss, he chose a slightly simpler proposition, and relied on the influence of his boss who had studied in Germany. It was not a big problem to publish two publications. He only had to write his graduation. If you polish your thesis carefully, it won't be a big problem to at least get a diploma.
But who would have thought that his mentor, Professor Zhao Guangyao, would suddenly decide to transfer to another school at this juncture.
Really, if Zhao Guangyao went to a better university, Zhang Liwei would certainly be willing to go with him.
After all, water flows to higher places.
But Zhao Guangyao went to a university that was both undergraduate and non-university.
Yes, the school is definitely hungry for senior professors like Zhao Guangyao, and the various benefits are quite good, but for him, this is really related to which diploma he will get after graduation.
You can’t say that you went through all the trouble to get into a dual first-class institution when taking the Ph.D. exam, and then just to follow the tutor and get a diploma from a dual non-first-class institution when you graduate, right?
It can be said that this situation is quite explosive for anyone.
Who has ever heard that a lot of old mentors can still go downhill when they are about to retire?
If people choose to change jobs at this age, there is always a better place to go, right?
Really, Zhang Liwei would rather hope that Zhao Guangyao is directly dismissed from his teaching position, so that at least the school will find a way to take responsibility and help him solve the tutor problem.
The final result was that Zhao Guangyao had more than a dozen doctoral students. Except for a junior who had just started, who chose to leave with his mentor, the others chose to stay.
Then everyone has to find a mentor who still has a spot.
Some people even have to wait until new mentor quotas are available next year before they can have a formal mentor.
For example, Zhang Liwei is one of the poor people.
This also directly caused him to lose his job as a teaching assistant.
It really feels like a fucked up dog.
The most disgusting thing is that when he asked Qiao Ze to discuss the paper, it could be said that it was the closest he came to success.
Damn it, he missed it perfectly.
Really, even if he didn't care too much about face and gave a false name at that time, he still had the courage to go to dormitory 408 to look for Qiao Ze to see if he could find a way to help him.
It is a pity that at that time he created the name "Wang Ke".
It was also directly revealed that his mentor was Zhao Guangyao.
This also directly caused him to lose the courage to go find Qiao Ze again.
Therefore, the school's additional two hundred yuan subsidy is really worthless to him.
Who would have thought that this would become the envy of my roommates.
…
"Fuck, what's better than nothing? It's not just an extra two hundred yuan in subsidies. I heard that the subsidy for doctoral assistants in your college has increased by three hundred yuan. This adds up to six thousand yuan more than us in a year! It's so annoying. Okay. When will our college be so tough?
Why do those foreigners come to study here with us? The difficulty is low and the tuition is not high, so how can the subsidies be so high? We are the stepmothers in love, right? I really don’t know why improving international rankings is so important. Is it easier to find a job if your ranking rises? "The roommate said angrily.
There is no way, the vast majority of people in this world are not worried about scarcity but inequality.
Everyone is a doctor of science, and the School of Mathematics offers more doctoral subsidies than other schools. Doctors from other schools are naturally not convinced.
However, these words just hit Zhang Liwei's sore spot, so he said impatiently: "Come on, you don't know, no one wants me to be a teaching assistant now. No matter how miserable you are, can you still be worse than me?"
"This is just a temporary problem for you. The problem must be solved. We are different here. Many people have reported this problem to their tutors, but the school has ignored them. It's so annoying. By the way, I also heard that your School of Mathematics is planning to If we plan to build another doctoral building, your PhD students from the School of Mathematics might even be able to live in single rooms, I’m so envious.”
"It has been said for a long time that it will be built, but it will only be for international students."
"No, you don't know yet? Now your Mathematics School has said hello to the International Students School. It is said that the joint international student teachers have handed over a list. Anyone who fails to pass a subject must move out of the school dormitory within a time limit. It is said that The international undergraduate, master's and doctoral programs were the hardest hit, and more than twenty dormitories were vacated at one time. Even two parallel-imported PhD students who came for exchange from abroad had to be kicked out."
"What? Our college is so brave?" Zhang Liwei scratched his head subconsciously. He had been in a very closed mood recently. He really didn't know this news.
"Yeah, so now your School of Mathematics is really awesome! Speaking of which, our mechanical major is still a dominant subject, but there are academicians sitting in charge, why can't we be more assertive? Hey, I still had a group meeting in the laboratory last time When I mentioned this to my boss, I got lectured. But I also heard that the PhDs next door who are engaged in biology, electromechanics, electrical, aerospace, navigation, and materials are planning to collectively write anonymous letters to the principal’s mailbox to reflect on this issue.”
Zhang Liwei glanced at his roommate and said, "Yeah, it sounds like you guys who are working on machinery are not big guys. I don't believe that they all wrote anonymous letters, but you guys who are working on machinery are still indifferent."
"Hey, writing an anonymous letter is too low. Our lab boss is ready to fight with real names."
"Real name? What? Are you planning to sign too?"
"Of course, I'm scared! What should I be afraid of if our boss is the first to sign? Besides, it's so easy for you to do mathematics. You can sit there all day with a pen and a piece of paper. Whether you get results or not is just that What's going on, we really want to go to the factory! Those who work in biology and chemistry are even worse. Who doesn't wash bottles until they feel like vomiting?
So, if the school really opens up all of us, do you think it can still complete so many projects? Besides, our requirements are not high, we just want the salary to be the same as that of your mathematics college. Isn’t this too much? If this doesn't satisfy you, why don't you do it! "
"Bah, why don't you say that your project subsidies are more than ours?" Zhang Liwei spat.
"Why don't you say we do a lot of work! Besides, don't you know whether you can get some subsidies? Anyway, Lao Zhang, we have to fight for this kind of thing in order to get fair treatment. Speaking of which, we have to fight this time If I can succeed, I have to thank you for the good start in mathematics college!"
Zhang Liwei didn't know what to say.
But the calm face I saw in the dormitory building of the School of Mathematics that day appeared in my mind uncontrollably, and the tone of voice that could hardly be heard.
Thanks to the School of Mathematics?
You guys might as well just thank that little guy named Qiao Ze directly.
The best opportunity was once right in front of him, but he lost it because of face issues!
If he had it to do over again, he would definitely use his real name to talk to Qiao Ze about his graduation thesis that day!
It’s so annoying!
