Chapter 455: Still Need to Learn from Brother Xu

Yannan Garden, master bedroom.

Song Yao tightened her small face and kicked the old lecher with her foot, venting her resentment from being "abused" last night: "Xu Xu Qingzhou, get up right now!"

"Let me sleep a bit longer."

Xu Xu Qingzhou curled up entirely under the covers, leaving only his head exposed.

Song Yao pursed her lips and patted the exposed head: "It's seven-thirty—if you don't get up, you'll be late!"

"Just five more minutes."

"Xu Xu Qingzhou, are you losing it?" Song Yao pinched her boyfriend's ear.

The boy, who had been half-asleep just moments ago, suddenly opened his eyes and gripped her waist.

"Ah~"

Song Yao was caught off guard and pinned down onto the bed.

"Little girl, weren't you acting all bold just now?"

Xu Xu Qingzhou pressed the girl beneath him and leaned down to bite.

"Xu Xu Qingzhou~"

Song Yao's voice softened, her eyes glistening, drawing out a lingering, irresistible tone—but precisely this plea only stoked the man's desire further.

A cold, proud girl showing vulnerability doubled her impact.

If not for important matters in the morning, it might have turned into another storm of passion.

Xu Xu Qingzhou stopped teasing her, stole a few more advantages, then got up to wash up.

Adjusting to the time difference, he'd been exhausted with Song Yao last night, and his body was indeed protesting—his head felt foggy—until he splashed cold water on his face and regained some energy.

Song Yao shuffled out, regaining her icy demeanor, gave him a shove first, then went to wash up.

Xu Xu Qingzhou washed up quickly, went downstairs to buy breakfast, and when he returned, Song Yao had already ironed his suit.

After breakfast, the two left at eight for the appointment ceremony at Jingda's Elite Exchange Center.

Last night's rain had washed the world clean; flowers bloomed in competition, sunlight seemed brighter than usual, Boya Tower stood quietly by the lake, and the wind stirred gentle ripples across the water.

The two arrived at the Elite Exchange Center and checked in.

At the check-in desk, Xu Xu Qingzhou spotted Professor Li Daiyue from afar.

A year had passed, yet the old lady's aura remained as powerful as ever—her brow always furrowed, her face etched with seriousness.

He wasn't nervous; he went with Song Yao to greet her.

"Professor Li."

Li Daiyue's gaze landed on the young man.

Though only twenty-one, he carried a composure and calm rare among his peers—neither arrogant nor impatient. Hmm, not bad. At such a young age, achieving this—no one before him, and likely no one after.

He's suitable for Xiao Yao.

The wrinkles at the corners of Li Daiyue's eyes behind her glasses softened slightly: "Congratulations, Professor Xu."

Jingda's official announcement had named Xu Xu Qingzhou an honorary professor long ago; calling him "Professor Xu" now was perfectly fine.

"You're too kind—I should thank you for always looking after Song Yao."

"No need," Li Daiyue shook her head. "Xiao Yao is a student I value."

Xu Xu Qingzhou smiled, seeing the check-in line growing, and said: "Time's about up—let's go in."

The three entered the hall.

Li Daiyue, as an honored guest, took her seat in the second row on the left, so they parted at the entrance.

At the front of the hall, Xu Xu Qingzhou and Song Yao met Vice President Sun Sun Zhaofu, whom they'd encountered several times before; four years had passed, and now he was the Executive Vice President.

Beside him was Wang Wang Qingyuan from Jingda Shuimu University.

"Vice President Sun, Vice President Wang."

Xu Xu Qingzhou and Song Yao greeted them together.

"Professor Xu, Student Song, long time no see," Sun Sun Zhaofu nodded with a smile, his pride and satisfaction unmistakable—everyone knew Xu Xu Qingzhou had been personally recruited by him.

"Professor Xu, you've truly brought honor to China's mathematical community this time."

Wang Wang Qingyuan couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Had he known this young man would achieve so much, he'd have offered any condition to bring him to Jingda Shuimu University.

Then

China's first Fields Medalist would have come from Jingda Shuimu.

Xu Xu Qingzhou replied humbly: "I was just lucky. I still have much to learn from the senior mathematicians."

"Student Song, you've been abroad for a year—have you adjusted well?"

"Yes, thank you for your concern, President."

"Jingda has offices at Harvard and MIT—if you encounter any issues over there, feel free to seek help from them."

As the appointment ceremony drew near, the hall filled with more people.

Chu Chu Jiangfeng, Gu Zhi, Professor Zhao Zhao Shengwen from the Physics Academy

Xu Xu Qingzhou spotted many familiar faces.

At nine a. m., the ceremony officially began, with speeches from the president, the Dean of the Mathematics Academy, and a representative from the Ministry of Education.

President Du Chang presented the appointment letter, pinned on the university badge, and posed for photos with university leadership and academician representatives.

In matters of social protocol, Xu Xu Qingzhou was no novice—he accepted congratulations from all sides with calm composure.

At ten, the academic presentation began.

As the keynote speaker, Xu Xu Qingzhou delivered a 45-minute explanation of the core steps of the Riemann Hypothesis, followed by a 15-minute Q&A.

Since many attendees were from other fields, he adjusted his content to balance technical depth with interdisciplinary relevance, while adding explanatory elements.

At eleven-thirty, the ceremony ended, and everyone proceeded to the banquet hall of Jingda's Boya International Hotel—Chinese banquets typically followed major university ceremonies.

Of course, the focus remained social: Xu Xu Qingzhou handled greetings, Song Yao ate, occasionally nodding to professors.

Afterward, there was a two-hour break; at 2:30 p. m., the group discussion sessions began.

Xu Xu Qingzhou and Song Yao left the hotel, planning to head straight home to rest—their time difference hadn't adjusted yet, and waves of drowsiness kept rolling in.

But at the intersection of Jingyuan Road, they ran into two familiar faces.

"Senior Hong, Senior Gong."

Hong Hong Yayu merely grunted, her expression as blank as ever.

Xu Xu Qingzhou glanced at their linked hands, momentarily stunned: "You two are…"

"Obvious," Gong Gong Yunfei chuckled.

Xu Xu Qingzhou found the news startling—Senior Gong had once been tormented endlessly by Senior Hong, like a mouse before a cat. He couldn't help asking: "How did you two end up together?"

Hong Hong Yayu's expression shifted slightly—not in anger, but because the word "end up" strangely fit.

"What do you mean 'end up'? This is called affection growing over time."

Gong Gong Yunfei rolled his eyes—he couldn't very well say he'd been slept with by Senior Hong after a drunken night.

"Congratulations," Xu Xu Qingzhou said.

Song Yao didn't know Gong Gong Yunfei well; after the initial greeting, she fell silent like Hong Hong Yayu, listening quietly as Xu Xu Qingzhou chatted.

"We should congratulate you—after a year, you're already Professor Xu," Gong Gong Yunfei sighed.

He remembered their first meeting—Xu Xu Shidi was just a freshman then.

Insane.

"Minor achievement, nothing worth mentioning."

Xu Xu Qingzhou shook his head and smiled: "Senior Gong, everyone gains weight from happiness—you've lost weight since last I saw you."

"Can't help it—if I don't slim down, I won't fit into my wedding suit," Gong Gong Yunfei chuckled.

"Planning to get married?" Xu Xu Qingzhou was surprised.

"After graduation—just a year left. You must come."

"I will."

At the East Gate, the four exchanged brief greetings and parted ways.

Gong Yun turned back, watching the two young people walk away, and shook his head.

When you really think about it, Xu Xu Shidi is still the most impressive.

His career? Already at the peak.

In love? Look at Song Yao—the top campus beauty, normally so proud and aloof—how gentle and sweet she is around Xu Xu Shidi.

That's how a real man should be.

No good—I need to find time to learn from Xu Xu Shidi!

(End of Chapter)