He lives on another planet and is majoring in Earth Science.

Chapter 310 Biyangde tries to snatch the project, enraging everyone.

Professor Biyangde clenched his ten-knuckle hand, his fingers crackling like whips, making a snapping sound that looked like someone was setting off firecrackers.

"Congratulations, Your Highness, on forming your own research team."

Those two lips, drooping outwards like tongues, trembled slightly with the airflow of her voice.

Li Ji knew very well that Professor Biyangde, that brat, definitely had ill intentions.

His Highness the Crown Prince maintained his usual humility and shook hands with Professor Biyangde.

"Welcome, professor, to provide guidance."

Biyangde waved his hand: "I wouldn't call it guidance. I just have some suggestions. After all, this is the only research group since the establishment of Earth Science that has a lecturer leading the team and the team members are all students. I'm still a little worried."

His words stung everyone present.

Apart from the sleeping Shark Baby and His Majesty the Emperor.

They're having a contest to see who snores the loudest.

Dailulu leaned close to Li Ji and whispered, "What does this 'Biyangde' mean, meow?"

"He's probably jealous that His Highness the Crown Prince got such a project and wants to get involved."

"So cheeky, meow!"

"Keep your voice down, don't let him hear you."

His Highness's smile was somewhat stiff, but he remained polite and humble: "Our small project is of course incomparable to the large project led by you, Professor. The students here are the best in the Department of Earth Sciences, and they will surely be able to offer some fresh perspectives."

Biyangde scanned the students' faces: "Indeed, they are all the most outstanding students."

He suddenly noticed Shark Baby snoring loudly beside the dragon throne and was somewhat surprised: "He's also the most outstanding student?"

Li Ji spoke up for justice: "Of course! Shark Baby got full marks in your Earth Family Studies survey, how can he not be the best student?"

When Biyangde saw that it was Li Ji, he immediately lost some of his confidence, since the other party still had something on him.

"Professor Biyangde, what guidance do you have? If not, don't disturb our group meeting."

His Highness the Crown Prince was greatly surprised by Li Ji's words.

Even though I'm already a lecturer, I still treat the professors in the department with the utmost respect.

Li Ji has only scored high marks a few times and made a name for himself a few times. How can he be so arrogant and speak disrespectfully to Professor Bi Yangde?

Professor Biyangde is notoriously petty; if you hold a grudge against him, you'll definitely suffer the consequences.

I have to help him.

His Highness the Crown Prince quickly put on a smiling face and explained, "Professor, Li Ji is a bit blunt. Please don't take it to heart. This child is just eager to learn, which is why he seems a little impatient."

"It's okay, I admire him for it."

"Eh?"

His Highness was somewhat confused. What was wrong with Professor Biyangde, who usually loathed the Barbaradus? Had his conscience been resurrected? Impossible! He had never had a conscience!
Professor Biyangde lowered his head slightly apologetically, speaking with a hint of awkwardness: "Actually, I don't have any specific guidance. I'm mainly just conveying our teaching group's suggestion. This wasn't my idea; it was a decision made by everyone through discussion."

"Speak quickly!" Li Ji had a bad feeling.

Biyangde nodded apologetically: "Everyone thinks that if such a good project doesn't produce good research results, and the research direction is leaked, the other two schools might get there first. After all, it's an archaeological discovery; if others find it, we won't have it."

His Highness the Crown Prince anticipated this outcome; Earth Science only approves a few projects a year.

It would be a pipe dream for someone like me, the lecturer, to take the lead.

If it weren't for Li Ji's decision to upgrade the Earth Science rating, which put the dean in a great mood, he wouldn't have gotten this opportunity.

Sure enough, these old professors came running like flies, drawn by the scent.

But what can a mere lecturer like him do?
In the end, all I could do was swallow my anger and suffer in silence. "Fine—"

Nini's aggressive voice interrupted His Highness's compromise.

"So you bunch of bastards are trying to steal our project?"

His Highness the Crown Prince was shocked: How could Nini be so arrogant!

"How could that be! How could we professors compete with you kids for projects? The idea is that if your research results can't be published in a second-tier journal, a group of professors will take over the project, and of course, you can still be included."

Nini retorted unhappily, "Include us? We used to be able to get second, third, fourth, or fifth place in the credits. With you guys included, we'll probably be in the teens. In other people's eyes, we'll just be seen as freeloading, and the value of our work will be completely different."

"The dean has already agreed. I have no choice, I actually—"

"Get out!" Li Ji cursed impatiently.

"okay!"

Biyangde ran away in a flash.

The entire office was immediately filled with a heavy atmosphere.

His Highness the Crown Prince sighed, "I'm sorry everyone. I didn't expect to receive such news so soon after the team was formed. It's my fault for not protecting you all. Let's just treat this research activity as an experience and enjoy it."

"Teacher, you're already lacking confidence, meow?"

"I certainly don't have the confidence to produce results worthy of publication in a second-tier journal from a single research project. To date, I've only published one article in a second-tier journal. The entire Department of Earth Sciences has published no more than a hundred articles in second-tier journals. It's not an easy task."

A white cat paw patted His Highness the Crown Prince's shoulder.

His Highness the Crown Prince looked at Dai Lulu with some surprise.

A confident smile radiates from the cat's head.

His Highness the Crown Prince said dejectedly, "There's no need for words of encouragement; I know my own limitations."

"I'm not planning to encourage you, meow. What does it matter to us that you've only published one article in a second-tier journal, meow? Even if you're not capable, we don't mind helping you along, meow. It's up to you whether you give up or not, we certainly won't give up on you, meow."

"Eh?"

Li Ji, listening from the side, was somewhat confused: "Which of you two is the teacher?"

Nini's eyes were filled with murderous intent: "You wretched cat, you're right about one thing. How can I tolerate these old bastards stealing the project I finally got my hands on!"

His Highness the Crown Prince sighed again: "Youth is wonderful, like a newborn calf unafraid of a tiger. You have no idea how difficult it is to publish a second-tier journal."

Delulu said with a determined look in her eyes, "I've read all the articles published in second-tier earth science journals, including yours, 'An Analysis of Preferences for Sweet and Savory Tofu Pudding.' I don't think it's difficult at all, meow. Li Ji, don't you think so, meow?"

"You can humiliate the teacher all you want, but don't drag me into it! But Your Highness, teacher, bring back the same burning passion you had in the dean's office! How can you give up your dreams just because of a few academic elites?"

Looking at these spirited students, His Highness the Crown Prince felt a fire ignite within him as well.

He held his head high, pointed one finger to the sky, and loudly declared, "Fine, let's give it a try! Let's defeat these old, incorrigible professors!"

"Who are you calling an old codger!" came the emperor's wail from the dragon throne.

His Highness the Crown Prince immediately ran over to the Emperor with utmost respect to massage his legs, acting like a servant.

"Of course not you, they're the immortals, you're a god!"

Dailu complained, "He's an unbeatable cat."

Li Ji agreed: "That's right."

Nini cursed, "He's utter trash."

(End of this chapter)