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"Liu, how about joining us for dinner at Qiao's tonight?"

"No, thank you. There's no need for a meal, just speak directly if there's anything. You know that even the big boss wouldn't dare to dine with the junior one."

When Su Mucheng approached him, as the oldest brother in the research group with the highest educational level, tied with Hanna, Liu Chenfeng had already mentally prepared himself.

"There really is something to talk to you about. The reason Qiao wanted to see you today is, he's not very interested in doing projects within the school anymore. So, he might not be able to team up with you for a while," Su Mucheng said cheerfully.

"Oh!" Although he had expected it, Liu Chenfeng still felt a tightness in his chest upon hearing the result.

He still couldn't keep up with Qiao Ze's pace after all.

As he was feeling self-pity, Su Mucheng spoke again.

"But Qiao still thinks highly of you, and he wants to train your ability to lead a team. It just so happens that two of his former roommates also want to do research. So, Qiao's idea is for you to form a small team with his roommates. He'll help you guys get projects, you'll take the lead, and meanwhile, mentor Qiao's roommates. What do you think?"

"Ah? Of course, that's no problem at all! Just, if we're doing a project, will it still be here?" Liu Chenfeng was stunned for a moment, then became excited again.

If Qiao Ze was willing to help him get projects, he would still be making a great deal.

And after getting a project, it would definitely be possible to complete it.

"I proposed to Qiao that we clean up the empty storeroom next door for you guys to use. This way, everyone is close by, and any issues can be resolved promptly."

"Okay, then I definitely have no problem with that."

"Sure you won't come for dinner tonight?"

"Next time, definitely next time!"

...

"Jian Gao, you're back, aren't you?"

"Yeah. Are you free to accompany me to Qiao Ze's place tonight?"

"Dean Xu, actually, I was just about to discuss this with you on WeChat. I just had a chat with Qiao Ze, he sent me some stuff to show you first. After you consider it, we can meet and talk."

"Oh? What's it about?"

"Well, this... it's better for you to take a look first. Once you've seen it, you'll understand. I'll send it directly to you on WeChat."

"Okay. I'll hang up now, and we'll talk on WeChat."

After ending the call, Xu Dajiang opened WeChat.

Li Jiangao had already sent a document over.

Just seeing the document's title made Xu Dajiang's body jolt.

"Some Suggestions for Constructing a World-Class Department of Mathematics."

See, this is what you call vision.

While he was still aiming for a top spot in Huaxia, others were already looking internationally.

Xu Dajiang also felt much more stable emotionally.

The fact that someone was willing to take the time to make suggestions meant, at least, that Qiao Ze hadn't planned to cut and run just yet.

After a moment of stillness, Xu Dajiang immediately clicked to open it.

He was shocked once again.

According to the suggestions in this document, Qiao Ze obviously wasn't just planning to push Xilin University of Technology to a world-class position; he was aiming to build a top 10 international mathematics department!

Most importantly, Xu Dajiang suspected that this document wasn't written by Qiao Ze himself.

It seemed more like Su Mucheng's work.

A person's word choice really can reveal their character.

Well, this was before Xu Dajiang knew about Dou Dou's existence.

No, to be correct, the entire world didn't yet know about Dou Dou's existence.

In any case, after reading it, even Xu, who was wholeheartedly determined to develop the School of Mathematics, was rendered silently contemplative.

It wasn't that he didn't want to play ball, but in the current environment, it clearly wasn't feasible.

The series of suggestions Qiao Ze made for undergraduate graduation could only be described as rigorous, let alone for masters and Ph.D. students.

This had to be at least a ten-year plan.

After reading it, Xu Dajiang quickly replied to Li Jiangao.

"Have you read this?"

"Yes."

"What are you thinking?"

"It's not realistic for the moment, at least not for the next four years."
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"Then, how do you think we should discuss this with Qiao Ze?"

"Let's think about it. I also need to process today's events."

"Fine, just remember to get back to Qiao Ze tonight."

"Sure!"

...

Li Jiangao wasn't the only one who needed to reply to Qiao Ze that evening.

Before heading home for dinner, Qiao Ze also received an email from Zhang Hongcai.

"Qiao Ze, regarding your application to become an expert for the National Natural Science Foundation, the Science Committee is likely to come to a decision tomorrow.

Just now I was called in to give my opinion, and I think that once your new paper is actually published in 'Mathematics Annual,' and if it truly exerts a great impact on the academic world, it would be better to approve it then, to allow everyone to save face.

However, someone has asked me to convey a message to you. You can be included in the expert database, but for these few years, you probably won't be on the list for committee reviews, hope you understand. This does not represent my view, but the other party does have a point.

As for Jieqing, let's not discuss that, as it's admittedly awkward that applicants for the Youth program are usually at least a round older than you.

But I've argued for you. If this year Professor Li Jian Gao's project submitted through Xilin University of Technology passes the committee review successfully, as the proposer of the relevant theory, you indeed qualify to become an expert, so you will be invited to participate in the review of this particular application."

This letter definitely counted as the biggest gain for Qiao Ze that day.

Even though it was phrased tactfully, it essentially meant he was going to be an expert in name only. At least until he reached a certain age, his name would be excluded from the annual project reviews.