I put you in charge of the child, and you raised a monster!

Chapter 120 Even Science Has Regrets

It's not the kind of thing that people find strange or unusual.

Instead, it was someone who had spent half his life doing scientific research who suddenly saw a child using the simplest words to express the judgment habits that only gradually develop after a lot of professional training.

She doesn't use technical terms.

It doesn't pile up concepts.

But when she looks at things, her gaze is very precise.

She would look at any part of the sample that wasn't working properly.

She would check for cracks wherever the material was cracked.

When others asked her why, she said that the thread would break, and the crack would be there first, the inside would break first, and the outside would know later.

These words sound like something a child would say.

However, when applied to a professional context, each sentence corresponds to a real phenomenon and method.

Teacher Zheng remained silent for a moment, then finally couldn't help but squat down, trying to make her line of sight level with Shen Ling'er.

He spoke very seriously.

"Ling'er, would you like to study materials science in the future?"

Upon hearing this, the eyes of several graduate students nearby lit up instantly.

Teacher Gu also looked over.

Zhao Lei immediately became interested and took a step forward.

"Yes, Teacher Ling'er, what do you want to study in the future?"

"Materials science is also quite impressive."

"We can study all sorts of materials: metals, ceramics, polymers, nanomaterials..."

As he was speaking, he suddenly paused for a moment.

Bai Sisi looked at him: "You know about this?"

Zhao Lei immediately puffed out his chest: "I don't understand, but I can read the information."

Bai Sisi: "..."

Several students nearby burst out laughing.

Chen Doudou listened for a long time, but only managed to grasp the word "science".

His eyes lit up, and he blurted out, "She can study chicken leg science."

Lin Jia immediately closed her eyes.

"DouDou".

Chen Doudou said very seriously, "Really? There are ingredients for chicken legs too."

Zhao Lei immediately perked up.

"DouDou's idea is very bold."

"Chicken skin is the outer layer, chicken meat is the internal structure, bones are the supporting framework, and fat is the lubrication system..."

Bai Sisi interrupted him with a laugh: "Don't describe the cafeteria as a laboratory."

Shen Ling'er looked at Chen Doudou, her face calm.

"Then you can be a sample."

Chen Doudou: "..."

He looked down at himself, then at Shen Ling'er, paused for two seconds, and asked softly, "Will the sample be eaten?"

Shen Ling'er said calmly, "It depends on the purpose of the experiment."

Chen Doudou became extremely nervous.

Lin Jia covered her face with laughter.

Zhao Lei laughed so hard he had to grab the table next to him for support.

"DouDou, now you know the risks of making unfounded claims about the science behind chicken legs, right?"

Chen Doudou said, looking aggrieved, "I just wanted to make science taste better."

Shen Ling'er stopped teasing him.

She lowered her head and thought for a while before answering Teacher Zheng's question.

"have no idea."

Teacher Zheng was not disappointed; instead, she smiled gently.

"They're still young, no rush."

"It's already great that you enjoy watching and thinking about it now."

Shen Ling'er nodded.

Then she said seriously, "My dad said that if you decide on a path too early, you might miss other paths."

After he finished speaking, the laboratory fell silent for a moment.

Teacher Gu's eyes flickered slightly.

Teacher Zheng was also stunned.

The graduate students exchanged glances, their expressions becoming somewhat complicated.

For those of them who went all the way from undergraduate to graduate school, this statement carried immense weight.

Many people are asked what they want to do in the future from a very young age.

What major do you want to study?

What kind of person do you want to be?

It seems that once you make a choice, you have to keep going down that path.

In fact, deciding on a specific path too early is not a sign of determination, but rather a way of shutting out other possibilities.

Zhao Lei reacted the fastest.

He immediately turned to the camera, lowered his voice, but couldn't hide his excitement.

"Dear viewers, Mr. Shen's quotes are here again."

"If you decide on a path too early, you may miss other paths."

"I suggest that all friends who are filling out college applications, choosing a major, changing jobs, or feeling lost about their life direction should remember this sentence."

Shen Ling'er glanced at him.

"This sentence is free."

Zhao Lei was taken aback.

"what?"

He seemed to have heard something incredible.

"No charge?"

"Teacher Ling'er, are you being so generous today?"

Shen Ling'er said seriously, "Because I haven't chosen yet."

Zhao Lei: "..."

Bai Sisi was stunned for a moment, then burst out laughing.

"The logic is very rigorous."

Zhou Chen nodded with a smile: "She hasn't entered the paid phase yet."

Zhao Lei looked on with admiration.

"As expected of Teacher Ling'er."

"Even the pricing is tied to life stages."

Teacher Zheng also laughed.

After laughing, he looked at Shen Ling'er, his tone more serious than before.

"Then you are welcome to visit the lab anytime you wish in the future."

"Whether it's materials science or other disciplines, there are many paths in university; you can take your time to explore them."

Shen Ling'er nodded.

"Your place is alright."

Teacher Zheng was taken aback.

He then laughed heartily.

Thank you for your review.

The graduate student next to her immediately whispered, "Professor, Teacher Ling'er said it's alright, it's already quite tall, right?"

Zhao Lei immediately raised his hand.

"I have the right to speak on this."

"According to Teacher Ling'er's current evaluation system, 'okay' means that it is recognized after observation, and it has a high value."

"If we can get a 'yes', that's further recognition."

"If it's 'useful,' then it's basically a major breakthrough."

"As for maintaining a perfect score, the Ho family is currently maintaining it."

Bai Sisi added with a smile, "The highest praise Zhao Lei himself has received so far is that he 'speaks somewhat like a human being.'"

Zhao Lei immediately straightened his chest.

That was my peak.

Shen Ling'er said calmly, "It could also be the upper limit."

Zhao Lei: "..."

The lab erupted in laughter again.

Teacher Zheng did not ignore Shen Ling'er's earlier comments despite everyone's laughter.

He nodded seriously.

"Since Ling'er says it's alright, then we will definitely continue to work hard in the future."

Zhao Lei immediately clapped.

"Congratulations to Teacher Zheng on receiving certification from Teacher Ling'er's laboratory!"

Shen Ling'er added, "But the samples need to be checked."

Teacher Zheng nodded immediately.

"We will definitely check it."

"I'll have the students re-record the metal sample from earlier, and we'll also re-check the polishing parameters."

Shen Ling'er nodded seriously.

"Make it clear."

Teacher Zheng glanced at the account book in her arms and smiled, "Yes, it needs to be clear."

Zhao Lei couldn't help but sigh as he watched Teacher Zheng earnestly accept the advice of a five-year-old.

Have you noticed?

"Wherever Teacher Ling'er goes, the adults there start to self-examine."

"Go to Macau, casinos conduct self-inspection."

"Go to the police station and conduct a self-examination in the evidence room."

"Upon entering university, students self-check their study plans, and teachers self-check their sample parameters."

"This child isn't just a regular visitor; she's a mobile auditor."

Bai Sisi nodded with a smile.

"Because she really can spot the problems."

Teacher Gu couldn't help but say, "Besides, when she raised the issue, it wasn't to embarrass anyone."

"She genuinely wants things to be clear."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Lei suddenly fell silent.

He glanced at Shen Ling'er.

The little girl was wearing a slightly oversized white coat. The cuffs, which Yang Mi had rolled up earlier, were now slowly sliding down a little, covering half of her small hand.

She held the account book, her face still bearing that intimidating expression.

But every word she said didn't seem to be meant to show off.

She just saw it.

Then say it out loud.

Zhao Lei sighed, unusually serious.

"This is the most terrifying aspect of Mr. Shen's education."

"He wasn't teaching his daughter to show off her skills."

"It's not about teaching her how to beat others."

"He was teaching his daughter to see the world in a way that was wrong."

After those words were spoken, the laboratory fell silent for a moment.

Yang Mi glanced at Zhao Lei, his eyes flickering slightly.

Bai Sisi did not respond immediately.

The barrage of comments, which was initially filled with laughter, suddenly turned into a flood of emotions.

"Zhao Lei said it so well."

"Shen Fei wasn't teaching skills, he was teaching Ling'er how to face the world."

"Her greatest strength lies in her ability to spot what's wrong with the world."

"She wasn't trying to expose anyone; she just wanted to figure things out."

"Now I understand why she always carried that ledger."

Shen Ling'er looked up at Zhao Lei after hearing his words.

Zhao Lei tensed up instantly.

He was unusually serious just now, and for a moment he didn't know if his words would be considered acceptable by Shen Ling'er.

"Teacher Ling'er."

"How about this sentence?"

Shen Ling'er thought for a moment.

"That sounds a bit like human speech."

Zhao Lei's eyes lit up instantly.

He covered his chest with both hands, his expression exaggerated as if he had won the grand prize.

"Did you hear me!"

"That sounds somewhat like human speech!"

"I've reached my peak again today!"

Bai Sisi couldn't stop laughing.

"Your peak performance is far too low."

Zhao Lei shook his head solemnly.

"No."

"In Teacher Ling'er's evaluation system, this is already Mount Everest."

Shen Ling'er said calmly, "Don't climb, you'll easily run out of oxygen."

Zhao Lei: "..."

Everyone burst into laughter again.

By the time the tour of the laboratory building ended, it was almost 4 p.m.

The sunlight on campus slanted in through the windows of the laboratory building corridor, falling on the white floor tiles and appearing much softer than at noon.

One by one, the children changed out of their white coats.

Zhao Mengmeng was a little reluctant to part with it. Touching the hem of the white coat, she whispered to Bai Sisi, "Mom, can I wear this too?"

Bai Sisi smiled and said, "Of course you can. You can become a doctor, a scientist, or do anything else in the future."

Zhao Mengmeng nodded seriously.

Zhou Xiaoyu was still whispering to Su Wan that the leaves in the microscope looked like a path.

"Mom, there really are many little paths inside the leaves."

Su Wan gently patted her head.

That's where it delivers water and nutrients.

Zhou Xiaoyu's eyes were bright.

"Even the leaves have their own paths."

Shen Ling'er nodded upon hearing this.

"As long as there's a road, you won't go hungry."