I thought I was a jerk

Although Mr. Fang complained, he didn't stop talking.

While unpacking the small wine-stuffed crabs, he gnawed on the soft and sweet pig's trotters.

Next to the bowls and chopsticks is a wine jug, which is home-brewed liquor.Mr. Fang filled two glasses for himself, but he didn't pour a little for Xue Ci—after all, from the time Xue Ci was a teenager and saw him become an adult, in Mr. Fang's eyes, Xue Ci was no different from the kid back then, so he couldn't think of it When it comes to drinking for the children, Xue Ci has coconut juice and drinks in front of him.

The master and the apprentice chatted about the topics they would study, and also about the trivial things in life.Elder Fang seemed to know something vigilantly, but he didn't ask anything related to Xue's family, so Xue Ci also kept silent and didn't mention it.

Satisfied with wine and food, Xue Ci took out the gifts for Mr. Fang and his wife.Not too expensive, but very considerate.Elder Fang nodded reservedly, this time he didn't refuse, and he didn't look happy, but quietly raised his beard, and asked Xue Ci to come to the study with him.

He asked Xue Ci to be a guest, apart from the fact that Madam really missed this most favored little apprentice, there was also a serious matter.

Selection for this year's PDL has started.

PDL is the abbreviation of the International Chip Exchange Research and Development Competition, which was held a hundred years ago. Countless new chip technologies that have changed the development of human history and technology have been born in it, and many great figures shining like stars and moons have appeared.So far, many chip-related competitions in China have been selected in a mode detached from PDL.

For example, the microelectronics calibration competition that Xue Ci participated in before - but no matter how high the gold content is, it is nothing in front of PDL.The topics of the microelectronics competition are relatively simple and simple, and the age is set among young people, and there are many restrictions.But if the PDL competition is contested among researchers under the age of 40 across the country, the scope is very broad.There are quite a few tycoons and top talents who became famous at a young age who want to fight for it. There are only a few places in each country, and the top players in the industry are often sent.

Of course Xue Ci wants to participate in the PDL, he has been preparing and training for a long time.But even Xue Ci didn't think that at this age, he would be able to get one of the places to participate in the PDL.

He is too young.

Although not explicitly stipulated, this is indeed one of the unspoken rules of the PDL competition.Most of the contestants can only participate once, and only those who are quite outstanding and famous will get the second chance to participate.Therefore, even those who are proud of themselves will spend more years in their hearts, have more experience and scientific research results, and will only participate in the PDL competition if they are stuck on the maximum age limit.

And since Mr. Fang came to tell Xue Ci deliberately and formally, of course he would not ask him to "pay more attention".

Fang always moved the idea of ​​letting Xue Ci participate in the competition.

This time the PDL is the Huaguo competition area and it will be held in Huaguo.Mr. Fang, as a national treasure-level chip professor, won one of the precious direct recommendation places.

Although some ability tests are still required before the official competition, but those who are selected through direct recommendation are guaranteed to participate in the competition.

Xue Ci didn't think he could meet such high expectations.

"I can't agree." After thinking about it, Xue Ci seriously suggested to his teacher, "Compared to comparison, senior brother is more suitable as a candidate for the competition. There are no shortcomings in ability, qualifications, and achievements. No matter how you compare it, it's better than me..."

Mr. Fang interrupted Xue Ci, "On the one hand, Xiao Chen doesn't want to go."

"Don't want to?"

Fang Lao laughed, "He's scared."

Xue Ci obviously didn't expect this possibility, and was a little puzzled.

"If you are a person, you will be afraid. Xiao Chen is afraid that he will fail in the PDL, which will affect his current mentality and investment in research. He hopes to be fully prepared and wait until the next session to participate... At that time, it was not the same. With the number of direct recommendations, the pressure will not be as great as it is now."

Although direct recommendation is convenient, it will inevitably attract more attention.If he doesn't perform well, not only will he lose his reputation, but he will also lose the reputation of Mr. Fang, making it even more disappointing.If you have to compete for the places, even if your performance is low, it can only show that the other participants are not as skilled as others.

Brother Chen's choice is also predictable.

"This is one," Mr. Fang finished. "Second. I don't think you are any worse than Xiao Chen. From the very beginning, I have paid more attention to you."

"Xue Ci, you are my most proud disciple." When Mr. Fang said this, his brows were slightly raised, showing a rare "joyful and revealing" look.Ever since he accepted Xue Ci, he has always been so proud, even more vigorous than when he was young.

Xue Ci is indeed worthy of his pride.

When he was young, he won a lot of awards with him, and his achievements were outstanding. He participated in several chip research debates and promoted the reform of principles.The project research on solving the problem of energy loss far exceeds the level of several countries.As his disciple, Xue Ci is signed as "Ci" internationally. In fact, he has achieved many achievements and has become famous for a long time, much more famous than domestically. It's just that no one associates "Ci" with "Xue Ci". Just go up.But this time Mr. Fang has actually made up his mind, it's time to disclose this layer of identity and establish a practical connection for Xue Ci.

He had been hesitant before, because Xue Ci was not only his disciple, but also one of the heirs of the Xue family. The Xue family might not be willing for him to make it public and completely embark on the road of chip research.But looking at Xue Ci's choice now, isn't everyone happy?Mr. Fang thought very irresponsibly.

"I have always taught you that you must be bold and careful in scientific research, and be patient in order to accumulate wealth." Mr. Fang was full of vigor, with a smile on his eyes and brows, "Xue Ci, now I will teach you another word."

"Geniuses are not timid when they become famous."

"It doesn't matter how early you become famous for a real genius. You just became an adult, and you may feel that you have little qualifications, but in the eyes of the teacher..." Fang Lao said, "It's good to be young, just right. The teacher just wants Look at how you became famous in the competition and became famous all over the world! Shock the dog eyes of those foreign devils, and look at our new generation of Huaguo!"

The more Mr. Fang spoke, the more excited he became, and he was already screaming at the back, with a generous and high-pitched voice.Then he heard his wife's roar from outside the study, "Damn old man, don't curse in front of Xiaoci!"

Fang Lao, who was so excited just now like a rooster fighting, immediately withdrew his hand from the table, sat down and waved his hand in despair, "Hey, the sound was a little louder just now, so it doesn't disturb the people?"

·

Xue Ci prepared the information and participated in the pre-match physical examination.

For him, this physical examination is not necessarily necessary, it is usually prepared for other contestants.

——The other contestants are all middle-aged people in their forties, obsessed with research, and their physique may not be very good.No matter how talented he is, it is impossible to be strong in every aspect.

The journey is often tiring, and in the past, they were all sent to other countries. The country is afraid that something will happen during the tiring journey. If anyone suffers from high blood pressure or heart disease, if the treatment is not timely, it will be a great loss to the country.Therefore, the physical examination is a necessary item, and the physical condition must be qualified.If there are hidden dangers, a specialist doctor will be specially assigned to accompany them.

As the absolute youngest among this group of contestants, Xue Ci's physique passed the test.

It's just that the doctor found out that his stomach is not good, so he mentioned a few more words.Did not prescribe medicine, only asked to pay attention to more general care in the future.

Xue Ci responded while reading the medical report.

His lungs were free of lesions and tests showed they were in good health.Xue Ci slightly lowered his eyes, recalling the illnesses in his previous life, he didn't make a sound, gathered them up and put them in the information and handed them in.

...

Although after countless rounds of confirmation, the staff in charge of registration still couldn't believe it, and secretly looked at Xue Ci's beautiful face after taking off the mask.

He's so good-looking... No, that's not the point.is too young.

There had never been such a young contestant in the previous PDLs, so that when registering for Xue Ci's quota directly recommended by his mentor, he actually felt a little reasonable.But the staff member still couldn't help but confirm, "Xue Ci, you are Mr. Fang's student, right?"

Xue Ci had a good temper, and replied again, "Yes."

The staff couldn't help being speechless, "The competition is very difficult, and it's not an ordinary study program. Are you sure you are here to participate, not Mr. Fang's other..." Are other students coming to participate?

This sentence was swallowed by the staff again before he finished speaking. He obviously realized how insulting this question was.If he said it face to face, even if he didn't have any malicious intentions, it would be too stupid. The other party could complain about his contempt at work, which made him apologize in a hurry, "I'm sorry, I hope you forgive me for my offense just now."

Xue Ci didn't show any anger. Perhaps he had heard similar questions countless times, but he still answered the other party's words very patiently.

"It is confirmed that it is me, the teacher has great confidence in me."

The staff was a little dumbfounded, thinking that this was a story that only encourages seedlings to grow.Mr. Fang may be too much looking forward to his disciples becoming talents, not knowing the truth that Huiji will be hurt, and he is too expecting his disciples to become dragons, so he made this decision.Presumably the boy in front of me was also forced to come here, and he must be under a lot of pressure...

Before the staff showed sympathy, Xue Ci said: "I also have confidence in myself."

staff member:"??"

Such an arrogant young man, even if he is an extraordinary genius, it is still difficult to give people a good impression.But at this moment, the stunned staff looked up and saw Xue Ci's beautiful face again, with the finely drooping eyelashes. They still couldn't help but blush, without any bad feeling, and even began to trust Xue Ci inexplicably. The strength of kindness comes...

After registering and storing the materials, he handed him the stamped document with a blushing face, and asked Xue Ci to be taken to the department for the ability test. .”