Chapter 8 Section VII

My life became quiet and regular.Now there is no class at all. I occasionally go to the school library to find materials for thesis, and copy all relevant materials and come back to study. Then study and study and start playing computer. My cousin was approaching the college entrance examination, and it was the time when he was in dire straits. Seeing how idle I was every day, I was so jealous that I said to him: "I'm going to work soon, and I don't even have winter and summer vacations. After you finish the exam, you can play with me." Four years, how comfortable it is."

The cousin said disdainfully: "Sister, I have to struggle in college. Dad has completed the original capital accumulation for me. I want to be a big entrepreneur. You think everyone is like you, and you have no ambition." "Hey, in fact, I was very ambitious when I was your age, otherwise why would you work so hard to get into a prestigious university? However, I have already awakened, Jiang Rui, you'd better not awaken for the rest of your life, and work hard to make money in the future. My sister depends on you to support me." The cousin had a painful expression: "If you can't get married, I will support you."

"No, Jiang Rui, you have a crush on me." The cousin was furious: "Nie Xiguang, what logic do you have?" The phone rang downstairs, and I grinned and ran down to answer it. "Hey." "Xiguang, it's me." I paused, "Oh, Siliang—what's the matter?" "I can't find you if I have nothing to do. You are very famous." I laughed twice, a little bit reluctantly, my mood had gradually improved, but when I heard her voice, the dark clouds seemed to gather towards me again. None of the people in the dormitory spoke for me that day.It is true that they do not have this obligation, and it is true that our friendship may not be enough for them to trust me unconditionally.

But I'm still heartbroken. "Xiguang." Sijing said after a while, "Xiaofeng came back from Shanghai yesterday. She said she answered the call. She had already arrived at the station that day, but found that she forgot to bring her ID card and went back to the dormitory. Taking something happened to answer the call, and she remembered to leave a note when she hung up the phone, but she was in a hurry to go out and turned around and forgot. Hey, this little lunatic did something wrong. Although Rong Rong didn't care about it, she invited guests to apologize Yes, please decide, when you come back, we will beat her hard."

Siliang's voice is unusually relaxed and lively, I think she probably wants to create an atmosphere of "this matter is over, it's no big deal", but such an understatement only makes me sadder, so I can only say in a stiff voice: "Oh, Now that I know, I won’t go back and prepare for my thesis defense at my uncle’s house.” Si Liang said: "It's different to prepare when you come back, and we can also discuss how to deal with the teacher together." "It still doesn't work, it's too hot in the dormitory, and my uncle's house has air conditioning."

I opened my eyes and told nonsense, the day in May hasn't arrived yet, how can it be hot. Si Liang didn't say anything more. Later, Xiaofeng Ah Fen sent messages one after another about the dinner party, and I made excuses to turn it down, and suddenly became very lazy. It seems that nothing matters anymore. Anyway... I'm about to graduate, and it's over if it doesn't end. On April 20th, my dissertation advisor called and asked me to get my dissertation revision opinions.So I rode my cousin's bicycle to University A early in the morning. Maybe it’s not suitable to go out today. In order to avoid a running dog on the road, I fell hard. If I go back to change clothes, I won’t be able to keep up with the appointment time with the instructor, so I had to come to the Business School of University A in disgrace.

Find the tutor's office and knock on the door. "Come in." I nervously pushed open the door of the office, and I saw Zhuang Xu first.He stood next to the instructor, heard the sound of the door opening, looked up at me, his eyes paused on me, and then moved away quickly. I froze at the door.Why is he here? My instructor is the vice president of our college, an old man who has always been famous for his strictness.He glanced at me, pushed his glasses, "You wait by the side first." Then he continued talking to Zhuang Xu. Listening to their dialogue is also talking about the thesis.So Zhuang Xu and I got the same instructor?Although we are not in the same department, we belong to the same business school. It is possible to get the same advisor, but the chance is very small.

If such a coincidence happened in the past, I would probably be very excited, but now I just feel unlucky, especially when I know that today I am actually here to be scolded.I just hope he finishes speaking and leaves quickly. Who knew that after waiting for a few minutes, Zhuang Xu wanted to leave, but the teacher stopped him. "Don't rush away. I'll talk to you in detail later. Let me say a few words to this student first." Then the teacher called me over. "Nie Xiguang, right?" I nod. The instructor pulled out my thesis, and then stared at the thesis without speaking. There was silence in the office for several minutes, and I was so nervous that I was dying.

Finally, the teacher spoke. "Among the students I was in charge of, you were the last one to hand in the first draft." "Teacher, I..." My first draft was handed in too late. Before I came here, I knew that I would be questioned by the teacher because of this. I made up an excuse, but Zhuang Xu was at the side, and I was speechless. Can't tell. "It is also the one with the worst structural level, it is completely patchwork." The merciless criticism made my face burn, and I really wanted to dig a hole to get in. The teacher continued to criticize: "You are definitely not qualified for this. I will not let you participate in the defense of a thesis. You can give up this defense, prepare well, and come back next year."

Although I heard that this teacher would terribly threaten the students every year, but I heard it with my own ears, and I was still shocked by his serious criticism.Coupled with the fact that Zhuang Xu saw such an embarrassing scene, I was filled with shame and indignation, and wanted to argue, but it seemed that something was choking me, and I couldn't say anything to please and beg for mercy. At this moment, Zhuang Xu, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke. "teacher." I looked up at him suspiciously, thinking that the misunderstanding has been resolved, you won't be making trouble again, will you?

"Teacher, maybe her second draft will be good, and the papers are all revised." His usual steady voice, but it took me a long time to figure out what he meant.Actually... are you begging for me? He spoke for me, and I should be happy, but for some reason, I felt angry instead. what is this?I don't want you to speak for me! I blurted out, "Teacher, I will finish my defense next year." Hearing this, Zhuang Xu and the teacher were startled.Zhuang Xu gave me a complicated look, stepped back, and never spoke again. The teacher got a little angry and knocked on the table. "Look, you're going to get angry after just a few words. The current students, one class is not as good as one class, scissors and glue, what better papers can they write? All of them are very tempered." The teacher shook his head and sighed as he placed another paper in front of me. "Look, on the same topic, why are others able to write rigorous, detailed, and innovative ideas, and others are almost ready to finalize the draft, but you are still the first draft." I looked up and saw only the word "Zhuang Xu" on the paper.Yes, Zhuang Xu and I have the same thesis topic.At the beginning, I followed Zhuang Xu's choice. At that time, many things hadn't happened. I just thought that choosing the same topic would create some opportunities for me to get in touch with him. Naturally, the instructor will not really show me other people's papers, take them back, and throw mine to me. "The opinions are all written above, and I have nothing to say. You can modify it yourself. If the second draft is not good, I will definitely not let you participate in the defense." I was sent out by the instructor, and I breathed a sigh of relief for the time being. Finally, I still have a chance and don't need to postpone my graduation.I walked slowly to the stairs and waited for the elevator. It took a long time for the elevator to come down. When I stepped in and pressed the door close button, I vaguely heard someone shouting and so on. Reflexively pressing the door open button, it was too late when he remembered who the voice belonged to. Zhuang Xu stepped into the elevator. Then the long arm goes over me and presses the button for the first floor. The elevator descends. The elevator was so quiet that I could hear my own heartbeat, and I looked at the numbers on the LCD without blinking.For the first time, I felt that the school's elevator was ridiculously slow. After a long, long time, it was only halfway down. "Maybe I can help you." When the voice sounded, I thought I was hallucinating, so I hesitated for a while before looking at Zhuang Xu. It was just me and him in the elevator, so he must be talking to me, but help me?help me what? Maybe he saw my doubts, his eyes fell on the paper in my hand, and he said briefly: "Paper." My face flushed instantly.Just now the instructor devalued my thesis to be worthless, and he has been listening clearly from the side. Another shame. But I couldn't say anything, when the elevator reached the ground floor, I walked out of the elevator quickly without looking back.