diymy Chapter 95 Professor Gou consults Geng Zhi
Chapter 95 Professor Gou consults Geng Zhi
Chapter 95 Professor Gou Asks Geng Zhi for Advice (3k)
In Professor Qi Chuqin's laboratory, the sound of keyboards clicking could be heard everywhere.
"Qinghua, your dark circles are almost as bad as a national treasure's," Song Qing teased, glancing at the listless Zhang Qinghua beside him. "What kind of divine skill are you secretly practicing instead of sleeping at night?"
"N-nothing—it's just that I'm having some insomnia, sigh." Zhang Qinghua's eyes darted around, and he answered somewhat guiltily.
A few days ago, Geng Zhi introduced him to Zhang Xuhao, asking him to help develop a website system for the Ele.me team.
He asked Zhang Xuhao about the situation and heard that a financing deal was about to be finalized. If things went well, he could become a partner and receive equity. He was immediately excited.
In the past two days, in order to prove himself, he has started to do various preparations for building the website. He is even more enthusiastic than when he was working on Professor Qi Chuqin's project, so he is staying up late more often.
Huang Haitang, who had just returned with water, happened to pass by. Overhearing the conversation, she grinned and came over: "I know why the Tsinghua junior has insomnia!"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Qinghua was startled.
Does Senior Sister Huang know I'm earning extra money?
Instead of working properly for the boss, he's making extra money on the side. If this gets reported to Professor Qi, he'll definitely get a severe scolding!
He frantically tried to signal Huang Haitang with his eyes, indicating that she shouldn't talk nonsense, especially since Senior Brother Lü Sifeng was right there. If Senior Brother Lü really betrayed him, he would be finished.
Huang Haitang ignored Zhang Qinghua's twitching eyelids and smiled even more broadly: "That goddess Wang Qinqin he was so obsessed with went on 'If You Are the One' on Jiangsu TV! Our Tsinghua junior is tossing and turning in bed watching the show, missing her!"
"Haha! I see! I never knew you were such a romantic, Tsinghua!"
Song Qing was overjoyed, and even Lü Sifeng and the others laughed along, filling the laboratory with a cheerful atmosphere.
Zhang Qinghua's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, instantly settled back into her stomach. She quickly put on an awkward but polite smile, tacitly acknowledging the "love-stricken" persona.
"Hey Tsinghua, listen to your senior's advice, there are plenty of fish in the sea." The lively Song Qing continued his spiel, "Let your straightforward junior find you another one! His matchmaker at Jiaotong University has too many high-quality girls!"
The lab's landline suddenly rang, interrupting the banter.
Qi Chuqin was basically the only one who called the lab.
In an instant, the laboratory fell silent. The group exchanged glances, wondering whether this summons was a blessing or a curse, and who would be the one to receive the "gift."
Lu Sifeng answered the phone, said "Hmm" and "Okay" a few times, put down the receiver, and turned his gaze to Song Qing, who had just finished teasing someone else: "Little Song, Professor Qi wants you to come over."
Song Qing: "Huh? — Me? I'm getting another new project?"
With a touch of trepidation, Song Qing knocked on Qi Chuqin's office door.
When he saw Geng Zhi sitting to the side, his heart sank and he felt a chill run down his spine.
Does Professor Qi know that I'm helping my junior colleague start a business and is starting to hold me accountable?
"Hello, Professor Qi!" He composed himself and greeted him first, while quickly glancing at Geng Zhi.
Seeing that Geng Zhi's expression was calm, and he even smiled slightly at him, he finally calmed down a bit.
"Xiao Song is here." Qi Chuqin nodded. "Geng Zhi has finished his postgraduate entrance exam. He'll be working with you on the LBS preparatory project to familiarize himself with the environment and procedures. You'll mentor him."
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"Okay, Professor Qi! Don't worry, I will definitely take good care of Junior Brother Gengzhi!" Song Qing breathed a sigh of relief, and even a hint of pride flashed through his mind.
Just then, Qi Chuqin's phone rang. He glanced at the caller ID; it was Gou Youqian.
[Gou Youqian]: "Old Qi! You're something else! You kept it all under wraps! Your prized student is amazing; he's quietly taken his projects all over the country!"
Qi Chuqin was completely confused.
My students are all diligently helping me with projects in the lab. Which of my star pupils could become famous nationwide?
[Qi Chuqin]: "No, Lao Gou, slow down. Which of my star pupils has become famous nationwide? How come I don't know?"
Upon hearing this, Geng Zhi and Song Qing, who were standing next to him, both felt a chill. They exchanged a glance and instantly understood what was being discussed on the other end of the phone.
Geng Zhi immediately signaled to Song Qing with his eyes: "The wind's getting strong, let's get out of here? Shall we retreat first?"
Song Qing understood, and the two prepared to slip away quietly.
[Gou Youqian]: "Who else could it be? Geng Zhi! His 'Jiaotong University matchmaker' has even connected with the Jiangsu TV dating show 'If You Are the One,' recommending female guests to appear on television! You really didn't know that?"
Qi Chuqin: "??"
Qi Chuqin held his phone, a look of astonishment on his face. At the same time, he raised his other hand and gestured for the two people who were about to slip away to "stay put".
Geng Zhi and Song Qing had no choice but to obediently sit back in their chairs, keeping their eyes down and their minds at ease.
About five minutes later, Qi and Gou hung up the phone.
Qi Chuqin put down her phone, her expression quite complicated. Her gaze fell on Geng Zhi, and she remained silent for a long time.
It would be a lie to say I'm unhappy.
Even under the pressure of preparing for exams, the students he had chosen were able to make their entrepreneurial projects thrive, even breaking out of the campus and connecting with platforms like provincial satellite TV.
This proves that the child is an excellent candidate in terms of ability, energy, and courage, and it brings honor to the family.
But to say that I'm completely happy isn't entirely true.
If Geng Zhi goes further and further down the business path, and his business grows bigger and bigger, how much time and energy will he have left to devote to academics? I have high hopes for him in scientific research.
Fortunately, he glanced at Song Qing, who looked a little nervous, and then thought of the other students in the lab who were working hard. He finally found some balance in his heart—the main force was still stable.
"Straightforward," Qi Chuqin began, his tone devoid of much emotion. "What exactly is this 'Jiaotong University matchmaker' project of yours? Tell me briefly."
Geng Zhi explained sincerely, "Professor Qi, the situation is like this. When the company was founded, I served as the CTO. Because CEO Ma Chunmei was away preparing for exams, I did take on a lot of the actual work in terms of project operations."
He paused slightly, observed Qi Chuqin's expression, and continued, "But now that the postgraduate entrance exam is over, and President Ma will be coming to Shanghai soon. I have planned to gradually hand over the operational responsibilities of the project, and the shares will also be transferred."
Before Qi Chuqin could respond, he added, "Professor Qi, this is my real plan."
Geng Zhi wasn't lying; he really did plan to transfer his shares. He just didn't mention that he was going to do other projects afterward.
Qi Chuqin listened, recalling that Geng Zhi had also expressed a similar meaning of "gradually withdrawing" last time, and her expression softened considerably.
He nodded and said with a smile, "Yes, Xiao Geng, you have the talent and passion for entrepreneurship, which is a good thing and one of the reasons why I value you. Very good! In the future, it would be best if you could also put more effort into your academic work while following your senior brother Song."
"Okay, thank you, Professor Qi! I will definitely work well with Senior Brother Song to make this project bigger and stronger!"
He spoke frankly and expressed his loyalty.
The phrase "make it bigger and stronger" sounded a little strange to Qi Chuqin, but he didn't think much of it and continued, "Professor Gou Youqian, who was another judge on your last roadshow, said he's preparing to do a business case study using the explosive popularity of your 'Jiaotong University Matchmaker' program. He'd like to interview you. Do you have time?"
"Oh, Professor Gou, what time would you like to schedule?" Geng Zhi asked.
"He said if you're free now, it would be best to go there now. His home is in Building 11, Room 709 of the faculty apartments."
Qi Chuqin then thoughtfully added, "By the way, Professor Gou's wife's surname is Qin, the Qin of Qin Si. She is a professor in our school's School of Integrated Circuits. Please be polite when you visit."
"Okay, Professor Qi, I'll go visit Professor Gou and Professor Qin right away."
As they walked out of Qi Chuqin's office, Geng Zhi and Song Qing both breathed a sigh of relief.
Song Qing lowered his voice, still shaken: "Junior brother, what you said before about helping Jiaotong University's matchmaking service develop that matching and recommendation system—are you still going to do it?"
"Of course we'll do it!" Geng Zhi said without hesitation. "At this crucial moment in financing negotiations, the online system is a vital support for valuation, and we must make it look perfect."
"But—the boss just assigned me the LBS project—" Song Qing looked troubled. There was only so much time; even splitting it in half wouldn't be enough.
"Senior brother," Geng Zhi laughed, "you have to grasp the essence of a problem. You need to figure out what the boss's core demand is in order to satisfy him."
"Hmm? Junior brother, what do you mean?" Song Qing asked, puzzled.
"Senior, consider these two scenarios. First, you dedicate 24 hours a day to the boss's project, but it's a complete mess. Second, you spend only one hour a day on the boss's project, but it's a masterpiece. Which do you think the boss would prefer?"
"Of course, the second one is better!" Song Qing replied without hesitation.
"Exactly! So the key is the quality of output, not how much time you spend on it. As long as you do your job well, your boss won't interfere with what you do in your spare time."
"That makes sense—" Song Qing scratched his head, "but the LBS project itself requires a lot of time to study, and I can't be in two places at once."
"It's okay, senior. You help me with the project, the LBS-related topic, I can handle it for you, and even help you publish an SCI paper is no problem," Geng Zhi said casually.
"————? Junior brother, your joke isn't very funny!" Song Qing laughed awkwardly.
Geng Zhi didn't argue, but simply rattled off a few terms and concepts: "The nine-intersection model in describing the relationship between discrete and continuous spaces — the singularity of the Jacobi matrix of the projection transformation in the polar region — the MAUP with respect to the Moran's exponent —"
Song Qing's smile gradually froze, his eyes widening as he stared at Geng Zhi in disbelief.
These points are precisely the key problems he recently encountered in the literature but hasn't yet fully grasped! His straightforwardness is astounding—
You just casually pointed it out?
Geng Zhi patted him on the shoulder, his tone becoming serious: "Senior, I just told Professor Qi that I'm withdrawing from the Jiaotong University matchmaking service," and it's true. Because I really do plan to start a new project next.
"Another one? Another one?" Song Qing's tongue was a little tied.
Geng Zhi continued to explain, "This is a location-based social project, and your LBS knowledge will come in handy. Don't worry, senior brother, if you follow me, you'll be set for life."
After parting ways with Song Qing, Geng Zhi headed towards Professor Gou Youqian's apartment according to the address.
As he walked, he pondered how to respond to Ma Chunmei's father's demand for the shares.
He had a general idea of the direction, but when it came to the specifics of compliant transfer and techniques, he wasn't really sure.
If all else fails, then spend money to consult a professional lawyer.
P.S.: One more chapter is coming soon.