Chapter 817: The Light of Youth

Compared with Jin University, who held a school celebration, Lu Zhou himself, who was elected as an academician of the two academies, was much calmer.

After all, compared with those scholars who have finally reached the top academician after ten years of hard work, this title of life honor did not bring him anything more.

Therefore, at the moment of receiving the notification, not to mention the feeling of surprise, for Lu Zhou himself, there was no unexpected emotion, and it was more of a well-deserved calmness.

The support he can get and the resources he can use in the academic circles of this country are far beyond what ordinary academicians can match.

Jinling University.

Numerology office.

In order to deal with the papers of the students, Lu Zhou rarely took time out of his busy schedule to come here. However, when he just walked into the office, he was taken aback by the pile of things piled up in the corner.

It's only been a week since I came back, why my office has become a storage room.

Lin Yuxiang, who was sitting at the door, saw Lu Zhou, his eyes lit up, and he pushed his chair away and stood up.

"Professor, you are back. The people who came to see you in the past few days almost broke the threshold of our office."

Lu Zhou didn't care about Assistant Lin, looking at the half-person-high cactus that was closest to him and placed against the wall, Lu Zhou couldn't help but ask.

"Where did you get that?"

Looking at the half-person-high cactus and thinking for a while, he finally remembered who gave it to him. Lin Yuxiang clapped his hands, and suddenly said, "This, this is from Professor Zhang of the Institute of Biological Sciences, and he asked me to give it to you. With a word of blessing, may your academic journey go smoothly, like a cactus.”

There is nothing wrong with this blessing, but why does it always feel weird...

"...Next time I see Professor Zhang, thank him for me." Lu Zhou coughed lightly, and suddenly noticed the thermos on the table, reached out to pick it up and took a look, "Where did this come from?"

He always felt like he had seen this thing before, but he couldn't remember where it was for a while. But Lin Yuxiang, who was standing next to him, immediately remembered and said with a smile.

"Professor Tang gave you this!"

Hearing this, Lu Zhou finally remembered where he had seen this thing before, and sweated wildly.

"Didn't he give me his own?"

If this is the case, then this gift is too hardcore, right?

"What do you mean, who would give away their used cup? But the one he gave you seems to be the same as the one he used himself," Lin Yuxiang said with a smile, "speaking of it, Professor Tang When I handed the cup to me, I also asked me to bring you a sentence, telling you to pay more attention to taking care of your body, drink less instant coffee at ordinary times, and drink more hot water when you are thirsty."

Hearing this, Lu Zhou couldn't help feeling warm.

He knew quite a few professors at King University, but the one who missed him the most was probably old Tang, who had already retired.

Lu Zhou has always respected this mentor who brought him to the path of mathematics. Although he did not help him a lot academically, he has pointed out for himself in places other than academics. One direction, which helped me to avoid many detours when I was young.

Therefore, every new year and festival, no matter whether he is free or not, Lu Zhou will bring some gifts to visit the elderly.

Looking at Lu Zhou who said nothing, Lin Yuxiang blinked and asked.

"Would you like me to pour you a cup of hot water?"

Recovering from the memory, Lu Zhou shook his head with a smile, and put the thermos in his hand.

"No, please help me record the gifts, sort them out on an Excel sheet and send them to my mailbox. If the value is more than 500 yuan, please return them. If you want to store the others, it will take up too much space to pile them up in the corner. gone."

"Yes!" Playfully raised his hand in salute, Assistant Lin blinked and said, "Leave it on me."

After returning to his desk and sitting down, Lu Zhou opened the drawer, took out a stack of papers, opened the first one and began to review it carefully. Although it is only a graduation thesis for master students, he has always had high demands on his students.

After all, the Jinling Institute for Advanced Study provides so many resources, it is not necessary to think about graduating from him at random.

Let's not talk about it, you have to come out with an article in one section, right?

It's also for their own good.

At this moment, there was a knock on the door of the office.

Putting down the pen he just picked up, Lu Zhou said.

"Please come in."

The door of the office was pushed open, and Academician Xu, the president of Jin University, walked in with a smile.

"Congratulations, Academician Lu! From now on, you will be the youngest academician in the history of our Jin University. It is estimated that within a hundred years, no one will be able to break this record."

"It's hard to say. Jinda University has countless young talents. Who would have expected that there will be a scholar who is better than me in the future?" Lu Zhou smiled, stood up from the office chair, and faced the sofa. Made a gesture of invitation, "please sit down."

"You're welcome."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, the two sat down on the sofa in the office.

Lin Yuxiang walked over with a pot of freshly boiled tea and poured it for the two of them.

Seeing the mist curling up from the teacup, Principal Xu paused, and said with a smile.

"I'm here to bother you this time. First, I want to congratulate you on being elected as an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Second, there is still one thing I want to ask for your opinion."

Lu Zhou smiled and said: "You are too polite, if there is anything that can help, just let me know."

"Haha, how can that work! Although it is not a very troublesome matter, your work is related to the future and future of our country. If your work is delayed because of Jinda's affairs, then I have to report to the people of the whole country. Sorry!"

Made an exaggerated joke, Principal Xu looked at Lu Zhou and smiled, and continued, "The thing is, some time ago, the Ministry of Education came to Jinda to inspect, and I chatted with the head of the Ministry of Education about undergraduate education. We believe that there is still a lot of room for improvement in the current teaching system. Therefore, we plan to set up a key class for each of the key majors in the School of Mathematics, School of Physics and other departments, as a reference for the reform of undergraduate education. Pilot, focusing on cultivating academic talents!"

Regarding President Xu's statement, Lu Zhou nodded in agreement: "Undergraduate education must be valued. The first time a scholar comes into contact with the concept of academics is from undergraduates. But the emphasis is on the importance, and we can't overcorrect. For the sake of Reform for reform, and in the end, it does no good other than increase the course load for students."

Principal Xu nodded and said: "We understand what you said, so we started from the pilot class. If the pilot is successful, we will promote it. If it is not successful, we will improve it!"

"I think it is feasible," Lu Zhou smiled, "But I really don't think there is anything I can help with."

Principal Xu said with a smile: "Why is there nothing to help? Senior Lu is a role model for our Jindawu students! I heard that the place you used to sit in the library was given up by the students. To this day, people often go there to worship!"

Lu Zhou coughed dryly: "You're too much for the prize, it's all the performance art made by the students."

"It's not a compliment, I really want to ask you," Principal Xu waved his hand, looked at Lu Zhou solemnly and continued, "Undergraduate study is too far away for me, and it's too far away for the experts in our teaching and research group. , not to mention that our conditions back then were different from those of the present, and neither concepts nor experience could keep up with the times.”

"About these reform pilot classes, I hope you can serve as the general counsel of our teaching and research group. This will not take up too much of your time, and you only need to provide some valuable opinions."

If it was before, Lu Zhou might not be able to react so quickly.

But now, as soon as he heard the words, he understood the real intention of Principal Xu asking him to name him as a consultant. Mostly it is because the Ministry of Education has not fully negotiated, or the negotiation has not been so smooth, and it will be easier to handle things with the Central Committee if you bring your own name.

However, even if he figured this out, Lu Zhou didn't say much.

To him, this little thing is just a nod. King University has helped him a lot in these years, both in and outside of the academic field. It is also appropriate to do something for his alma mater.

What's more, for Jinda students, this is also a good thing.

Lu Zhou smiled and said, "It's a trivial matter, so I'll take care of the general counsel."

A smile appeared on Principal Xu's face immediately.

"Then I'll be on behalf of the juniors of Jin University, thank you Senior Lu."

Lu Zhou coughed dryly and said, "Hey, don't be like this. It's okay for the juniors to call me a senior. You are two rounds older than me. Don't make a joke?"

Principal Xu took a sip of his tea, put down his teacup and said with a smile, "Haha, that's right... By the way, when it comes to this pilot class, we plan to name this batch of reform pilot classes the Nobel Light Class, what do you think? How about it?"

Lu Zhou thought for a moment, then shook his head.

"I don't think so."

"Oh?" Principal Xu raised his eyebrows and asked with interest, "Why?"

"The Nobel Prize is a goal worthy of young scholars, but it is not the end of academics. Since we plan to use these reform pilot classes as a base for cultivating academic talents, I do not recommend giving our students Instill these ideas of skill," Lu Zhou continued after a pause, "After all, we didn't choose to become scholars because of Nobel or Fields. Before working hard in this direction, we should still have There are other more cherished original intentions in it.”

Principal Xu: "Then what do you think should be called better?"

Lu Zhou thought for a while and said.

"The strength of the youth makes the country strong. Whether a country's young scholars are positive or not is related to the next 50 years of the country and the nation, and even the more distant future."

"I hope that these young people we cultivate can plant a seed in their hearts. After they germinate, they can become truly useful talents for society, science, civilization, and the future!"

"Therefore, I suggest that this pilot class be called the Light of Youth!"

After listening to Lu Zhou's words, Principal Xu was silent for a while.

After a long time, he sighed softly.

"Today's young scholars, I am afraid that there are no two people who have such a mind as Mr."

After that, he patted his thigh, nodded and said.

"Then according to what you said, call it the Light of Youth Class!"