Chapter 52: Academician Bigwig's Free-Range Education

Although he spoke as if complaining, Academician Wang Qiang's smile never left his face.

Like these old-timers who do scientific research, after gradually reaching their current status, they have long had no desire for ordinary things like money and status.

Of course, this is also because they are not lacking in those things.

So after reaching that status, they value more the cultivation of the next generation; what could make them happier than having an outstanding student?

If one must list something, it would be nothing more than their student catching up to or even surpassing their own achievements.

Li Mingyang's appearance undoubtedly let him see hope in that regard.

Compared to Li Mingyang's talent, the students I previously took on were nothing but misshapen melons and cracked dates.

Each of them poses no threat to me in academia, but in education they could ruin my reputation—truly my greatest rival!

Only after seeing Li Mingyang did Wang Qiang suddenly realize how fortunate it is to have a gifted student.

Li Mingyang doesn't even need prompting to self-study; many things he grasps instantly.

Wang Qiang had a feeling that it wouldn't take many years before his newly accepted student could stand face-to-face with him.

……

Ding-dong!

Meanwhile, after returning to his dormitory, Li Mingyang's phone repeatedly chimed with WeChat notifications.

These are the WeChat contacts the teacher asked me to add this morning; they are the several senior brothers and sisters currently under the teacher.

Of course, this also includes the teacher themselves.

The message came from Eldest Senior Sister Wang Yaqin, who sent several links without any special explanation or notes.

Just as Li Mingyang was somewhat puzzled about this, the other party seemed to finally remember and sent me a message, briefly explaining:

"This is the video lecture for today's undergraduate course that the teacher asked me to send you; it also includes some of our class notes and understandings from when we previously studied."

"The teacher said, since President Zheng has already agreed to let you freely arrange your study time, I hope you don't waste this time."

"Strive to catch up with the course schedule as soon as possible; the earlier you can truly join the lab, the sooner, with the teacher's guidance, you will be considered to have truly entered the field."

Originally I just wanted to explain briefly, but Wang Xiaoqin quickly realized that our teacher seems to place unusual importance on this new junior brother.

Moreover, she specifically instructed me to look for those resources and courses that are already useless to them.

It's obvious this new junior brother is not ordinary; at least his standing in the teacher's heart is not ordinary.

Therefore, Wang Yaqin inevitably explained in more detail, fearing Li Mingyang might not understand something.

And after seeing these messages, Li Mingyang also felt somewhat bewildered, scratching the back of his head, having originally thought he could now follow the Academician teacher's footsteps to learn.

But now it seems his level is still far lacking; with the Eldest Senior Sister sending these materials, Li Mingyang suddenly understood the truth.

So…… am I being left to my own devices by the teacher right from the first day of enrollment?

Although it feels somewhat absurd and bizarre, given the current situation Li Mingyang indeed has to admit this is the fact.

At this moment, the Eldest Senior Sister sent another message:

"By the way, the teacher specially instructed that if you, junior brother, have anything you don't understand, you can come ask us several senior brothers and sisters at any time."

"Of course, if the teacher has free time, you're also welcome to go ask the teacher, but the teacher is usually busy and doesn't spend much time at school."

After seeing these last two messages, Li Mingyang's final doubt vanished; he was certain he was indeed being left to his own devices.

But this is also fine; at least it better fits his study plan.

Moreover, he isn't completely self-taught with no guidance; aren't there still several senior brothers and sisters pursuing doctorates left for him to consult?

Being able to be a doctoral student under this teacher, at least these few should all be outstanding among countless people, right?

They surely possess some genuine skill; otherwise they wouldn't have caught the teacher's eye.

"Understood, thank you, Senior Sister; if I have anything I don't understand, I will certainly come ask promptly."

After exchanging pleasantries, Li Mingyang immediately opened several links; these are his study materials for a long time to come.

Leaving aside other matters, at least these materials need to be saved first.

Don't wait until these links expire and then have to shamelessly ask the Senior Sister for another copy.