America: I came here to study, not to show mercy.

Chapter 135 Except this, everything else is easy to say
"Professor Sedgewick, a friend asked me to come find you. He said he wants to meet you."

Li Xiaoen said, choosing his words carefully.

"Meet me?"

Sedgewick frowned at this and said in a light tone, "Is it business or academic?"

"Commercial."

Li Xiaoen nodded and replied, "He runs an internet company and asked me to tell you that he wants to meet you."

"It's you, Jasper Masotto."

Sedgewick shook his head and sighed, leaning back in his chair again. He said slowly, "How could he find you? The Marceau family has so many tricks up their sleeves in Princeton."

Is this the name of Sufei's brother?

Li Xiaoen thought to himself, and then he was stunned when he heard Professor Sedgewick's next words, and shook his head to deny it.

"Professor Sedgewick, you misunderstood. It was Sufair Masutuo who came to me. I don't know that Jasper, but it should be the same thing. He might be Sufair's brother."

"is it?"

Sedgewick nodded and looked at Li Xiaoen meaningfully, not wanting to delve into the relationship between the two. "Whoever it is, go back and tell them to forget about any cooperation. There's no need to meet. Let them focus on developing the company."

"Professor, do you think their company is too small to take on our laboratory's projects?" Li Xiaoen asked curiously.

"more or less."

Sedgewick nodded and admitted without hesitation, "Money isn't enough. Our lab's projects aren't just about money."

"The scale of our partner company is too small, which will only make our research and development useless. Sean, you don't want the cannon you developed to be used as a firework, do you?"

"I understand, Professor."

Shocked by Professor Sedgewick's professional scholarly demeanor, Li Xiaoen pondered and nodded.

Sedgewick saw this scene and felt sorry for the young man. He sighed helplessly, "Sean, this involves the achievements of everyone in the lab. I can't do it on my own, no matter how much money they offer. Do you understand?"

"Except for this matter, everything else is easy to deal with."

As soon as these words were spoken, Li Xiaoen, who was originally sighing, suddenly brightened up and quickly cheered up.

"Professor Sedgewick, I just have one more thing I need to trouble you with."

"..."

"What do you think."

Seeing Li Xiaoen's excitement, Professor Sedgewick had an inexplicable ominous premonition.

Nodding and organizing his words, Li Xiaoen told the story of his interview at Apple.

"Are you kidding me, Sean?"

As soon as Li Xiaoen finished speaking, Professor Sedgewick's expression changed immediately. He became even more excited than before. He quickly sat up from his chair and put his hands on the table.

"Professor, don't worry. My current knowledge is enough to handle their work and I won't bring disgrace upon your reputation."

Li Xiaoen forced a smile and explained, "Is the key issue my guarantee?"

Professor Sedgewick corrected him in disbelief, then calmed down and sat back in his chair. "Think about it. You're only a freshman. You have the best time of your life, the best mind, the strongest youth. Instead of doing research and breaking into the forefront of your field, you're wasting your time working a part-time job to earn a pittance?"

"..."

According to the universal values ​​of America, isn't it a way to enjoy youth and life by doing research while you are young?

Li Xiaoen complained in his heart that Professor Sedgewick was indeed a leader in the academic world and his children were blessed.

"Professor Sedgewick, it's not that serious. I'm just doing a part-time job, and it's outsourced. I can accept or not accept the tasks they post." Li Xiaoen explained.

Generally, outsourced work does not involve the company's confidential information. Other ordinary companies' outsourcing may just post the task on a professional website. Apple is a large company with relatively professional procedures. It also needs to go through an interview and assessment process before getting the opportunity to take on outsourced work.

“Part-time jobs are a waste of time!”

Professor Sedgewick emphasized this in a deep and helpless voice, looking at the young man in front of him, who still couldn't understand. Was he too old-fashioned and out of touch with the times? What school's students have to go out for part-time internships in their first year of college?

"Sean, are you short of money? The school scholarship should be able to cover your basic study and living expenses. You're only a freshman, so it's a bit too early to want to get a solid internship and gain experience, right?"

Sedgewick was really puzzled. He knew that Chinese students were very hardworking, but this was the first time he had seen something so outrageous.

Axel's two students had just joined the lab during the summer vacation, and in their junior year they had already started studying Apple's assessment questions to prepare for their jobs after graduation. This made him very angry. Now, this young freshman who had just been invited to join the lab had the best growth potential, but he was also one step faster and acted without authorization.

Plus that troublesome student Haskell.

Sedgewick couldn't help but feel a headache when he thought of these students one by one. If his old friends knew about this, they would definitely laugh their heads off.

Of course, he couldn't tell anyone about the virtual work clocking in. Facing Professor Sedgewick's scrutinizing gaze, Li Xiaoen nodded unmoved.

"Professor Sedgewick, please help me. I can guarantee that this will not affect the laboratory's research and development."

"..."

After looking at Li Xiaoen silently for a while, Professor Sedgewick finally realized the resolute character of this young Chinese man and took a deep breath.

"Since you've made up your mind, I won't say much. Sean, I can help you, but it has to be done without affecting your studies."

"I will specifically check your experimental results during the biweekly communication meetings. If I discover that your studies and R&D have been affected or neglected due to this part-time job, I will immediately notify Apple and withdraw their guarantee for you. Do you understand?"

"I understand. Don't worry, Professor Sedgewick."

Li Xiaoen nodded, and when he saw Professor Sedgewick took out his cell phone and walked towards the side room of the office, he finally felt relieved.

The words “Except for this, everything else is easy to negotiate” are actually not that easy to negotiate.

The plan was accomplished. Looking at the bright sun outside the office window and the lush green leaves of the ash tree, Li Xiaoen felt relaxed all over, but couldn't help but complain in his heart.

It wasn't as secretive as one might imagine, or was it a token of some kind? Professor Sedgewick came back after finishing his phone call and informed that the matter had been settled, and that he would report to Apple on time.

Without disturbing Professor Sedgewick, who had a gloomy face, Li Xiaoen said goodbye and quickly left the office.

The entire building was already packed with people. As it neared noon, most students, except those who brought their own lunch, went to convenience stores or cafeterias to buy some simple meals.

Li Xiaoen was walking quickly on the way to the school cafeteria when he noticed a red Ferrari parked on the road ahead and stopped in his tracks.

(End of this chapter)