The Red Era, the Opening University Speech

Chapter 168: First day of school, a difficult subject
Hearing this, Wang Ya's mother was stunned: "You have graduated, aren't you and Xiao Ya in the same class?"

"We are classmates, but the country has a policy that allows students who have completed the graduation examination to graduate early. I was lucky enough to complete the examination, so I have already graduated." Li Mu explained.

"Then your academic performance must be very good!" Wang Ya's mother changed her mind when she was about to leave. She walked into the room, sat next to her daughter, and continued:
"Now that you've graduated, are you going to be separated? Where are you going?"

She thought to herself that if the journey was too far, her daughter would not be able to suffer with them.

Just as Li Mu opened his mouth and prepared to answer, Wang Ya suddenly said, "Mom, this question can't be asked, and he can't say it."

"What's there to not say?" Wang Ya's mother asked curiously.

Li Mu smiled and said, "It's like this, Auntie. The units I work for are confidential and I can't tell anyone about them."

"It's a secret. I won't ask anymore." Wang Ya's mother understood immediately, but she immediately asked, "Is that in Kyoto?"

"Mom!" Wang Ya's voice rose a little, revealing some dissatisfaction.

"In Kyoto." Li Mu could answer this question.

Wang Ya's mother was relieved when she heard that the person was in Kyoto. The treatment in the confidential unit was not bad, and he would stay in Kyoto, so she had no objection.

Afterwards, he asked in detail about Li Mu's family situation, like a mother-in-law interrogating her son-in-law.

Li Mu didn't think there was anything wrong, but Wang Ya was a little anxious. With a flushed face, she urged Wang Ya's mother to cook quickly.

But Wang Ya's mother still asked for a long time before she stood up and said, "You guys chat, you guys chat, I'll go cook."

Judging from her expression, she must be quite satisfied.

Wang Ya's face was full of embarrassment. As soon as her mother left, she immediately said, "Why do you obey my mother so much? If you don't want to answer, just don't answer."

"Who said I don't want to answer?" Li Mu smiled and said, "Besides, I'm your friend. Isn't it normal for an aunt to care about me?"

Wang Ya couldn't help but roll her eyes again: "How can I care so much!"

……

It's getting dark.

Perhaps because she felt time was tight, the meal Wang Ya's mother cooked was not too complicated, but she made a lot of it. After the dishes were served, she urged Li Mu to eat more and said he could get more if it was not enough.

Li Mu first praised her cooking skills, and then listened to Wang Ya's embarrassing childhood stories while eating, enjoying the meal very much.

After eating two bowls, he quickly said he was full and stood up to say goodbye.

It wasn’t because the cafeteria door was about to close, but because Wang Ya, who was sitting opposite him, had a look in her eyes that looked like knives. If he stayed any longer, he would be in great danger.

……

"Come for dinner again next time!" Outside the slum, Wang Ya and her mother sent Li Mu out.

The old man at the door saw her, took a look and said, "Yan Hui, who is this? Is this Xiaoya's boyfriend?"

"No, this is our Xiaoya's college classmate, Li Mu..." Wang Ya's mother introduced with a smile.

Although there is no explicit prohibition, college students' relationships in this era are basically secret and rarely made public.

College students enjoy the country's best educational resources and subsidy benefits, so they must fulfill their obligations, study hard, and serve the motherland after graduation.

Seeing her mother introducing excitedly, Wang Ya quickly winked at Li Mu, letting him take the opportunity to slip away.

Li Mu understood what she meant, got into the car and said, "Then Auntie, I'll leave first!"

Before he could finish his words, the man kicked out.

Watching his receding figure, Wang Ya couldn't help but smile.

……

back to school.

I looked at the time and it was already 8 o'clock.

Li Mu went to the cafeteria to have dinner before returning to the dormitory.

When I opened the door, I saw General Zhao and Guan Jianmin sitting together and chatting.

"What's wrong with you?" Li Mu asked as he put down his bag.

Guan Jianmin stood up and said, "I heard that you were going to HKUST to study as a graduate student under Professor Qian, so I came to see you. When are you planning to go?"

"Wait another day or two, I'll clean up." Li Mu nodded, then sat back at the table, ready to start studying.

Guan Jianmin nodded, and suddenly asked curiously, "Why did you take so long to eat today? I just heard from the soldier that you were out for more than two hours?"

Normally, Li Mu doesn't eat that slowly. It takes him 3 minutes to walk, 4 minutes to eat, and 3 minutes to come back. Unless he meets someone he knows, it won't take him more than 15 minutes.

General Zhao, who was standing by, had a teasing look in his eyes. Li Mu came back to tell him about this before he left.

"You, my assistant, are asking me what to do after dinner?" Li Mu pretended to be indignant and said, "Can't I take a break once in a while and take a walk?"

He didn't want to hide anything, he just didn't want to waste time on this.

"Of course." Guan Jianmin smiled and did not continue to ask. Instead, he looked at Zhao Canjun and asked with his mouth: "Really?"

It sounds a bit strange that a person who usually studies and researches whenever he has time suddenly takes two hours to take a walk.

Moreover, Li Mu rarely lies in his actions, except when he goes to the faculty dormitory to study secretly.

However, Guan Jianmin and the leaders above are all clear about this.

It was just because I saw that Li Mu didn't have any serious health problems that I didn't pursue the matter for the time being.

Otherwise, if there was anything wrong, Guo Mo and other leaders would knock on his door when he was studying the next day.

Army Officer Zhao smiled mysteriously, looked at Li Mu who had quickly entered the learning state, pointed outside the door, and responded with the same lip shape:
"Go out and talk."

……

Two days later, Li Mu moved out of the school and all the procedures were completed.

After having a farewell dinner with Qian Shuyan and others, he reported to HKUST the next day.

After saying hello to the old man at the door, I entered the campus.

After thinking about it, he went to the Academic Affairs Office first and prepared to settle himself down.

When I arrived at the door, I knocked twice.

"Come in." A deep male voice came from inside.

Li Mu pushed the door open with a "creaky" sound and walked into the Academic Affairs Office.

There was a middle-aged man in a Mao suit sitting inside. When he saw Li Mu, he pushed his glasses and said with a smile, "Classmate, what can I do for you?"

"Teacher, I'm here to report." Li Mu handed over the letter of introduction that he had prepared long ago.

Hearing this, the middle-aged man stood up from his chair and asked in surprise, "Are you Li Mu?"

Although all the major colleges competed for it, it was basically the deans and professors of their respective physics departments who took action, and he, the director of the Academic Affairs Office, had never met the real person.

"It's me." Li Mu nodded and smiled.

After getting the confirmation, the middle-aged man's smile deepened. He enthusiastically pulled him to sit on the sofa beside him, and said while getting the kettle to make tea:

"My name is Zhang Huaimin, and I'm the director of the Academic Affairs Office. I've heard from the dean and others that they have recruited a great student, and today I finally get to see him in person." "Wait a minute, I'll have someone notify Professor Qian to come over right away."

Li Mu quickly waved his hand and refused, "Director Zhang, there's no need to be so troublesome. It's just a report. There's no need to bother the teacher to come over."

"Then you have to let them know that you are here." Zhang Huaimin said with a smile.

Seeing this, Li Mu had no choice but to nod.

Afterwards, Zhang Huaimin went out and asked a student to inform Guo Mo, and then returned to the office.

He continued:

"The principal told me you were coming, but I didn't expect it to be so soon."

"The graduate student dormitory has been arranged for you. It's the same as when you were in Beijing Institute of Technology, and it's still a double room.

"If you need anything, you can tell me and I will definitely solve it for you."

"Director Zhang, you are too polite. I am just an ordinary student who comes here to study. There is no need for so many special treatments." Li Mu said helplessly.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Huaimin suddenly laughed and said, "Your student is very famous in the academic circle of Kyoto and is also a consultant for many research institutes. You are not ordinary!"

……

The two chatted for a while, and Guo Mo and Qian Wushi, who received the news, quickly came over.

Seeing the two, Li Mu quickly stood up and said guiltily: "Teacher, why are you here? I just came to report. There is no need to trouble you to come."

Scientists like Qian Wushi have countless research tasks to shoulder, and every minute and every second of their time is precious.

"Haha, it's the first day for students to report, how can I not come?" Teacher Qian Wu smiled, "And I just happen to want to talk to you about your academic matters."

"You should have learned more about physics during this period. How is it? Do you have any ideas about the future direction of study?"

"Don't worry, whether you want to study theoretical physics or applied physics, I am confident that I can help you get started."

Theoretical physics mainly studies physical phenomena in the microscopic field, such as elementary particles, quantum mechanics, and relativity, aiming to explore the nature and laws of nature.

Applied physics studies physical phenomena in the red light field of engineering, medicine, materials, etc., with the aim of applying theoretical knowledge to practical problems.

In terms of difficulty, the former is obviously higher because it includes almost all the principles of physical science.

Li Mu didn't hesitate for too long before saying, "I would rather study applied physics."

"Oh, why?" Master Qian Wu asked curiously.

He also thought Li Mu would choose theoretical physics.

Guo Mo, who was standing by, couldn't help but say, "With your talent, you can definitely study theoretical physics!"

Li Mu said: "I have read your paper "Physical Mechanics - A New Field of Engineering Science". The importance of applied physics will not be less than that of theoretical physics in the future."

"Besides, the country is in greater need of talents in applied physics now, so my personal preference is not that important."

"I see." Guo Mo nodded appreciatively.

Master Qian Wu suddenly laughed and said:
"In fact, I also think that applied physics is the best fit for you."

"The idea of ​​applying semiconductors to microwave radio frequency components in your previous graduation thesis is enough to prove your talent in this area."

"Of course, if you have the energy to study theoretical physics, I won't interfere. After all, I also like theoretical physics."

At the end, he sighed softly.

"Thank you for your praise, teacher, but now I'd better focus on applied physics." Li Mu said.

The word "ambitious" would never appear in his mind. He was already overwhelmed when studying applied physics, not to mention theoretical physics which was more difficult and tested more talent.

Teacher Qian Wu looked at his determined eyes, nodded slightly, and then said: "Okay, since you have decided on the research direction, then I will assign you an assignment."

"You can choose a topic in the field of aerospace, or in other applied physics fields, such as atomic energy, big mushrooms, laser-driven inertial confinement fusion physics science and engineering research, and high energy density physics."

"I won't restrict your research direction, but you have to complete it within one month and satisfy me."

This teaching method was a decision he made after careful consideration.

For ordinary students, he can teach them step by step.

But he is optimistic about Li Mu and hopes to stimulate Li Mu's own scientific research talents.

But this is not good news for Li Mu.

"Is it so intense right from the start?" Looking at Master Qian Wu's expectant eyes, Li Mu secretly groaned in his heart.

A month sounds like a long time.

But it depends on what you are studying.

He understood a little bit about aerospace, but he was completely clueless about the rest.

Atomic energy and big mushrooms, the difficulty goes without saying.

Laser driven inertial confinement fusion physics engineering and science, simply put, is called controlled nuclear fusion.

Finally, high energy density physics studies the structure, properties and changing laws of matter under extreme conditions where the energy density exceeds 10^11 joules/meter^3.

In short, given his current situation, except for aerospace, none of the other four directions can make any progress in a short period of time.

"Teacher, don't worry. I will never let you down." Li Mu hesitated for a long time and said firmly.

No matter how difficult it is, he will continue to learn.

Seeing this, Master Qian Wu couldn't help but smile and said:

"Okay, don't be so serious. I just want to see which direction you are more suitable to explore."

"If you have any questions, you can come and ask me. If I'm not here, you can also go directly to the professor in the physics department of the school."

"Professor Zhao Jiuzhang, Professor Peng Huanwu, and Professor Yan Jici of our school are all nationally renowned scholars. In some aspects, they are even much better than me."

He has many research tasks and it is impossible for him to be by Li Mu's side to teach him all the time.

That's why he took care of every detail and made sure Li Mu was taken care of.

Several people chatted for a while in the office.

After assigning the project assignments, Teacher Qian Wu and Guo Mo took Li Mu to the graduate dormitory.

When he just got downstairs, he saw an acquaintance.

——The one who had boasted to him before that he had a seat.

Seeing him coming with Qian Wushi, Guo Mozhang and Huaimin, Qi Sanfen was so shocked that they stood there dumbfounded, looking a bit like human sculptures.

After greeting the other person with a smile, Li Mu followed him upstairs and into the dormitory.

Glancing around, he found that it was slightly bigger than the Beijing Institute of Technology and very clean. Guo Mo probably had someone clean it in advance.

Seeing him looking left and right, Guo Mo smiled and said, "How is it, are you satisfied?"

(End of this chapter)