Chapter 61: Research Institution (4)
In the research institution, Professor Xu finally met 'Dr. F.S'. He had been thinking about meeting him for over half a month.
"Cheng Yi... You... You mean that she... She is Dr. F.S?" Professor Xu stammered out in disbelief.
This year, Professor Xu was turning fifty-three years old. His hair was turning gray and thinning out. Fortunately, the thinning didn't cause any bald spots.
Cheng Yi solemnly nodded.
That's right. It's her.
Professor Xu touched his temple in shock, "I... This..."
At that moment, Professor Xu couldn't find a word to describe how he felt.
Cheng Yi quickly poured Professor Xu a glass of water. "Teacher, take it easy. I also took a long time to process this."
Professor Xu took quite a few sips of water before he gathered his thoughts.
Then, he turned around to ask Cheng Yi, "Are you sure? You didn't make a mistake right?"
Cheng Yi confidently replied, "Yes, I confirmed it. We talked for a bit as we walked into the institution. Other than the wrong age, everything else is correct."
How to Restore Vision Without SurgeryiFocus
There was no impersonation nor misunderstanding. This was the person that they had been looking for. She was the Dr. F.S who they had chatted with for over two weeks on the internet.
Professor Xu had been alive for over half a century. He was a person who had seen much of life.
However, this incident was quite a shock to him. After the initial shock, Professor Xu quickly calmed down.
There are many talented people in the world. You can't doubt things just because you haven't seen it before.
He shouldn't judge someone based on age. Being old doesn't mean you're more successful. Likewise, qualifications don't necessarily prove someone to be right or wrong.
The look in Professor Xu's eyes changed the next time he looked at Jian Yiling. He felt as though he had won the lottery.
However, he still had to follow the standard procedures. Jian Yiling had to undergo an assessment to further test her abilities and qualifications.
This was similar to a company's recruitment process. Regardless of who you are, there are multiple assessments to do.
The screening at their research institution was much stricter than an ordinary company's.
There were complete sets of tests, practical assessments and experiments to be done.
The entire process typically takes around four to five hours. However, Jian Yiling finished everything in two hours and eight minutes.
How to Restore Vision Without SurgeryiFocusGet Dog Food Designed for Your Dog's Health & HappinessBark BoxThe Best Places to Buy College Apparel Make Showing College Pride Too EasySpy
After a few examinations, Professor Xu was incredibly excited. He was about to jump up and down out of pure happiness.
"Good! Good! This is great! You're the talent that we need at our institution! I sincerely invite you to join us!"
Professor Xu presented Jian Yiling a formal invitation.
Cheng Yi was also incredibly happy. "That means that we will be working with another lovely girl!"
There were only two women in total working at the Huiling Medical Research Institution.
One of them was working in administration. She couldn't be counted as one of the researchers.
And the other... Was only considered female because of her gender.
If Jian Yiling were to join them, she'd be the first real girl to join their research institution.
Professor Xu continued talking, "You can open up whatever conditions you want. The salary here is incredibly good. The equipment at our institute is also one of the best in the world."
The selection criteria of Huiling Medical Research Institution was incredibly demanding. There were only a few people that were selected.
As long as they were selected, any salary requirements could be met.
How to Restore Vision Without SurgeryiFocus
"I don't need any special conditions. The only requirement is that you will have to provide me with all the equipment and relevant qualifications that I need."
Jian Yiling wasn't too interested in the salary.
The salary wasn't the reason that she applied to the research institution.
"Definitely! That's not a problem!" Professor Xu quickly agreed to her conditions. To the research institution, her conditions weren't a problem at all.
Chapter 62: Research Institution (5)
Jian Yiling continued to speak, "Furthermore, I can only come here two days of the week. I'll be starting next month as well."
This month, she had tutoring on the weekends.
Once tutoring stopped, she could come on the weekends.
However, it was limited to those days.
"Why?" Professor Xu asked in a hurry.
It took them all this effort to find such a prodigy. Professor Xu had naturally hoped that she could start researching with them immediately.
"I need to attend school," Jian Yiling replied.
"Attend school?" Professor Xu asked. His voice became a higher pitch as he continued, "Why do you need to go to school? What can high school teach you? This is such a waste..."
Professor Xu couldn't bear this happening. It was such a waste for a genius like Jian Yiling to squander her days reading a textbook at an ordinary high school.
If she had that time, wouldn't it be better for her to research at the institution?
If she had that time, they could be discussing the development of new medicine. Wouldn't that be wiser?
How to Restore Vision Without SurgeryiFocus
"I want to attend school." Jian Yiling was firm in her attitude. "I will communicate with you online if needed. Furthermore, I will start next month. If you can't agree with this, I won't come."
When Professor Xu heard Jian Yiling say that she might not come, he began to feel anxious.
How could she not come? Such a prodigy must come!
Professor Xu looked at Jian Yiling. As she still had that firm expression on her face, he felt depressed and helpless for a moment.
"Okay, okay. That's fine. If it's just the weekends, let it be."
Professor Xu was afraid that if he didn't agree, she would just runoff.
After thinking about it for a while, Professor Xu realized that two days a week was better than nothing!
Today was still a day to be celebrated.
"If you don't have any other conditions or requirements, let's sign the contract today! I'll ask someone to prepare the contract immediately!"
Professor Xu wanted to make sure nothing happened. Delays could cause trouble to arise.
"Teacher, she is under sixteen years old. She has to get her parents to sign the contract." Cheng Yi reminded.
How to Restore Vision Without SurgeryiFocusWalmart Center for Racial Equity Update: Advancing Equity in Criminal JusticeWalmartTake on a Challenge: Make Pasta Al Limone at HomeBlue Apron
"Oh, that's right!" Professor Xu replied. He had forgotten that that was an issue.
This was the first time that the institution was recruiting someone under the age of sixteen.
After thinking about it for a moment, Professor Xu turned around and told Jian Yiling, "There are two possible solutions. The first is you bring your guardians over and ask them to sign the contract. The second is I create a special contract with you. Although this contract doesn't have any legal consequences, it is credible in the medical industry. If you are to break the agreement, you will no longer be able to have a foothold in the industry in the future."
The role of the contract was to be restrictive. It didn't matter if the contract didn't have legal consequences. It was more important to ensure the relationship between them.
"I'll sign the contract." Jian Yiling chose the latter without any hesitation.
"Okay. I'll ask the legal department to draw up an exclusive contract. When do you have time to come back? Never mind. Don't come by yourself anymore. I think we should come over and find you instead."
Professor Xu took a look at Jian Yiling's small stature. He felt that it was inconvenient for her to come all this way and it'd be more appropriate for them to go and find her.
"This weekend," Jian Yiling replied.
She had already skipped class for half a day. It was better for her to not skip any more classes this week.
Hearing this answer, Professor Xu couldn't help but sound like a broken record, "That school of yours has to take five days of your week. And this institution can only take two..."
As Cheng Yi listened to him on the side, he couldn't help but feel that his teacher had become a jealous woman.
How to Restore Vision Without SurgeryiFocus
Was this the feeling of a concubine in the palace?
Chapter 63: Results are Not So Good
After Jian Yiling finished talking with Professor Xu, Professor Xu asked Cheng Yi to drive Jian Yiling back home.
"Cheng Yi, you better get her home safely! If not, don't come back!"
"Yes, teacher. I understand."
After his teacher picked up a treasure, Cheng Yi's existence has diminished to that of a patch of grass.
"Yiling, what's your home address?" Cheng Yi asked Jian Yiling.
"Go to Shenghua High School," Jian Yiling replied.
She had just enough time to get back to school before her grandma came to pick her up.
Cheng Yi didn't interrogate her further about the matter. If Jian Yiling said she wanted to go back to school, he would send her there.
Cheng Yi went to fetch his car. Although his car appeared to look quite modest on the exterior, the interior decoration was tastefully chosen.
Furthermore, Jian Yiling discovered that Cheng Yi's car windows were explosive resistant. The level of safety was very high.
No one who worked at the Huiling Medical Research Institution was ordinary. Of course, Cheng Yi was no exception.
How to Restore Vision Without SurgeryiFocus
When Cheng Yi drove past the gate, the security guard had an awkward smile on his face. He didn't dare to look at Jian Yiling directly.
As he drove, Cheng Yi couldn't help but ask Jian Yiling a question:
"By the way, why are your initials F.S?"
"Negative ten." [1]
Cheng Yi paused for a moment before he thought of something and began to laugh.
"I understand, I understand. When I head back, I will change my initials to X1."
After Cheng Yi understood what Jian Yiling meant, he kept thinking about creating new initials for himself.
Cheng Yi dropped Jian Yiling off at the school. When he saw her enter the school, he was about to turn his car around to leave.
However, a director recognized the vehicle that Cheng Yi was driving. He hurried over to talk to him.
"Dr. Cheng!" the director cried out in enthusiasm. His voice sounded incredibly excited yet courteous at the same time.
The director recognized Cheng Yi as he had been selected to participate in a new clinical trial at the Huiling Medical Research Institution a year ago.
How to Restore Vision Without SurgeryiFocusTake on a Challenge: Make Pasta Al Limone at HomeBlue ApronThe Best Places to Buy College Apparel Make Showing College Pride Too EasySpy
Due to this reason, he had the opportunity to get in touch with people who worked at the Huiling Medical Research Institution. Of course, this included Cheng Yi.
The director had profound respect for everyone who worked at the institution.
Not to mention, he might also become sick in the future, and as such, he may also have to ask the Huiling Medical Research Institution for help.
Thus, there was nothing that could go wrong if he were to interact with someone who worked at the institution a bit more.
Cheng Yi rolled down the car window. As a habit, he pushed his glasses up with his right hand before he looked at the director. He smiled politely, yet there was a certain distance that was maintained. "Teacher Li."
"Dr. Cheng. You still remember me! What an honor!"
The director's smile filled his entire face. He was especially happy because Cheng Yi remembered his name.
However, the reason why Cheng Yi remembered the director was simply because he had a good memory. It wasn't because there was something special about the director that left a deep impression on him.
The director attempted to continue the conversation, "Dr. Cheng, why did you come to Shenghua High School? Is there something you need? If so, just ask me. There is no one more familiar with the school than me!"
It was natural for the director to be familiar with everything in the school.
Originally, Cheng Yi didn't want to deal with the director. However, after thinking for a moment, Cheng Yi became curious about Jian Yiling.
How to Restore Vision Without SurgeryiFocus
"Do you know a girl called Jian Yiling?"
"Dr. Cheng, why did you mention her?" The smile of the director's face faded quite a bit when Jian Yiling was mentioned.
Jian Yiling was the disgrace of their school. As the director, he wished that outsiders would talk about the good aspects instead of asking about a bad student.
"What's wrong with her?" Cheng Yi asked. He narrowed his eyes as the director's reaction was different from what he had initially expected.
"She... There's not much. However, her results are not so good."
[1] Negative ten is Fu Shi in Chinese.
Chapter 64: Gift (1)
The director wasn't dumb enough to tell outsiders about the scandals that happened within the school. However, this wasn't because he cared about Jian Yiling's reputation, but rather, he didn't want to lose face.
Results are not so good?
Cheng Yi thought about his shocking experience in the afternoon.
And the director had told him that Jian Yiling's results weren't that great?
Did that mean there was more than one 'negative ten' at Shenghua High School?
The surname Jian wasn't that common. Furthermore, the name Yiling wasn't that common either.
Cheng Yi's expression remained calm and collected. He continued to inquire about the situation with the director, "Oh? Results aren't that great? It sounds like her results are awful or something?"
"Isn't that so? She's almost last in the whole year! There were also numerous subjects that she had failed last month! Ahhh!" The director sighed. He shook his head and had an expression of resent and impatience.
Cheng Yi's eyes narrowed. "Director, you seem quite concerned with this student's grades."
In general, it would make sense if Jian Yiling's teacher described her grades in that way.
However, the director had to monitor the entire school. He wasn't just there to look at the students' academic performance.
How to Restore Vision Without SurgeryiFocus
And even if Jian Yiling's grades were poor, he shouldn't be that concerned right?
The director quickly explained, "This student is quite troublesome. That's why I pay a bit more attention to her."
"Troublesome?"
"Yep. She's a problematic child. When we get these students at our school, we are quite helpless as well." The director continued. "Oh, by the way, why did you ask about her? Do you know her?"
Cheng Yi smiled softly before replying, "I probably don't know the Jian Yiling you're talking about. However, thank you Teacher Li for telling me this."
"You're welcome. You're too polite Dr. Cheng. This doesn't mean anything. Ask me anything you want to know. I'll tell you everything that I know."
"Okay. Thank you. However, I still have things to do back at the institution. I won't bother Teacher Li anymore."
"Yes, yes. I won't interrupt you any further Dr. Cheng."
The director stepped back a bit and watched Cheng Yi drive off.
While he watched the vehicle leave, the director couldn't help but hope for Shenghua High School's students to become excellent researchers like Dr. Cheng.
If that were the case, a director like him would also feel the honor and glory.
How to Restore Vision Without SurgeryiFocusDid Your Mom Ever Make the Paper? Search Newspapers.comNewspaper.comFive Destinations to Explore During Hispanic Heritage MonthExpedia
###
Not long after Jian Yiling entered the school, it was time for the students to be dismissed for hometime. As usual, Jian Yiling walked out of the campus and got into the car that her grandma came to pick her up with.
Grandma Jian could easily have asked the chauffeur to pick Jian Yiling up. However, she insisted on coming every day. For the period Jian Yiling stayed at the Old Jian Residence, she wanted to spend more time with her beloved granddaughter.
When Grandma Jian was in the car, there was never a shortage of snacks.
According to Grandma Jian, after a whole day of studying and heavy mental activities, one's energy levels would be low. At this time, it was easy to be hungry.
"When we pass the Jian Residence, stop for a bit."
It was rare that Jian Yiling made a request to Grandma Jian. It turned out that she wanted to go back to where she had initially lived.
They indeed passed by the Jian Residence on their way back to the Old Jian Residence.
Grandma Jian was a little surprised. However, at the same time, she was also a little worried.
Once they reached the Jian Residence, Grandma Jian asked the chauffeur to stop by the road.
"Darling, do you need to get anything? Do you want granny to go with you?" Grandma Jian asked Jian Yiling.
How to Restore Vision Without SurgeryiFocus
Jian Yiling shook her head and replied, "It'll be quick."
After she said that, Jian Yiling took out a paper bag from her backpack that she had prepared in advance. Following that, she ran to the door of the Jian Residence.
Chapter 65: Gift (2)
After Jian Yiling passed the fingerprint recognition, she entered the outermost iron gate and ran into the courtyard.
Once she reached the door of the villa, she placed the paper bag down before immediately returning to the car.
"My darling, what did you leave?" Grandma Jian asked. She could see everything from the car. She could see that Jian Yiling didn't even enter the house.
"Birthday present."
After hearing what was said, Grandma Jian pondered for a moment. After a moment, she remembered that it was Jian Yuncheng's birthday tomorrow.
With so many events happening recently, Shuxing and Wen Nuan probably had forgotten about Yuncheng's birthday.
Grandma Jian was quite surprised that Yiling had remembered the date.
"Why did you consider giving your eldest brother a birthday gift?" Grandma Jian asked whilst smiling. Her gaze was soft and gentle.
Grandma Jian's heart felt warm and comforted. Her darling took the initiative to give a present. That meant that she didn't feel too upset.
"She said I should give a gift."
However, this wasn't the current Jian Yiling.
How to Restore Vision Without SurgeryiFocus
This referred to the Jian Yiling of the past.
Before the accident had happened and before Jian Yuncheng had returned from overseas, Jian Yiling had posted a question online. She had asked for advice regarding a birthday present.
[Big brother's birthday is coming soon. What should I give him? I want to put some thought into this gift. P.S My brother has everything he needs.]
There were numerous suggestions from people. However, most of the advice given wasn't of use to Jian Yiling.
She didn't know how to make most of the suggested handcrafts.
However, one particular suggestion caught her eye. The suggestion was to personally knit a scarf for her eldest brother.
Although Jian Yiling didn't know how to do this as well, according to that Internet user, knitting was quite easy to learn.
Jian Yiling's reply to that user was: [Ahhhh... I don't care anymore. Even if it looks bad, he better accept it! If he doesn't like it, I won't let him enter the house! â(â¯^â°)â®]
Grandma Jian gently patted Jian Yiling on the head, "Yiling, I'm so happy that you're willing to let that matter go. The only thing granny wants is to see you be happy. Forget about those unhappy things! Let those things just pass by!"
Jian Yiling nodded.
###
How to Restore Vision Without SurgeryiFocusThe Close Relationship Between Stress and SleepPurpleIs Paperwork Taking over Your Life? Organize It Easily.EPSON
During dinner, everyone sat together at the table in the Jian Residence.
As Jian Yunnao hadn't attended school for quite a while, Mo Shiyun brought along the assignments that were due soon. At the same time, she helped Jian Yunnao learn the recent content and brought him up to date.
As Mo Shiyun had been explaining and finished at dinner time, it was natural for her to stay back and eat dinner with the rest of the Jian family.
At this moment, Aunt An brought in a paper bag from outside the door.
"Sir, Madam, there's a paper bag at the front door. I saw it when I went to take out the trash."
As it was left at the front door, it must have been left by someone who lived at the Jian Residence. This was because outsiders couldn't get past the iron gate.
"Did someone leave it there?"
Wen Nuan's face appeared exhausted. Hearing Aunt An's words, she absent-mindedly raised her head.
"There's a birthday card in the bag. However, nothing was written on the card. It seems as though it's a gift for young master Yuncheng." Aunt An said.
There was a birthday card that was placed at the top of the paper bag. However, there was no signature on it.
"Pass it over," Jian Yuncheng said. He reached out and took the paper bag from Aunt An.
How to Restore Vision Without SurgeryiFocus
When Jian Yuncheng opened the bag, he found a beautifully hand-knit sweater along with an embroidered scarf.
At this moment, Aunt Mo came out of the kitchen. When she saw the sweater and scarf that Jian Yuncheng held, she assumed that her daughter had prepared them.
"Shiyun, if you prepared a gift for the young master, why didn't you give it to him personally? If you left it at the door, what if it got overlooked?" Aunt Mo said as she playfully blamed her daughter.
Mo Shiyun was taken aback. This wasn't the gift that she had prepared.
Although her mother had asked her to prepare a gift for the young master, this wasn't it. Whilst she had indeed prepared one, the gift was still in her room. She had planned to give it to him tomorrow.