In summer like autumn

The day before Xia Yiqun's birthday, Wen Qiu came to his door excitedly, intending to discuss with him about a short trip.Xia Yiqun was on the balcony, when he saw Wen Qiu coming in, he greeted him with his eyes, then turned his back, put his elbows on the balcony railing, and continued talking on the phone.

After a few more minutes, Xia Yiqun hung up the phone. He walked back to the living room from the balcony, and said helplessly, "I'm afraid our plan is going to fail."

Professor Wang was invited to participate in an international academic seminar held in Shanghai, and the co-researchers of the project he is currently chairing also attended the conference.The co-researcher is Professor Peterson. Xia Yiqun had a good impression of him when he went to the United States as an exchange student, and Professor Peterson was also very impressed with Xia Yiqun, a student from China.He and Professor Wang learned through correspondence that Xia Yiqun was recruited by his old classmate, and that he would participate in a joint project between the two in the next few years, so he decided to meet this young man by name.

Professor Wang thought it was a good opportunity not only to meet Peterson, but also to introduce this future student to other friends.Such an opportunity will definitely be of great benefit to this young man in the academic world in the future.

The seminar started on Xia Yiqun's birthday and lasted for three days. Peterson's invitation came suddenly. Professor Wang called Xia Yiqun and said bluntly that he was not allowed to refuse.

The travel plan was temporarily disrupted, and Wen Qiu felt a little regretful.However, he also knows that establishing a "circle" is extremely important for continued development in any field.

"Go, you must go to this seminar!" Wen Qiu said very firmly, "We will often have opportunities to hang out together in the future, but such seminars are not very common."

"Tomorrow's schedule is the most important, and I may have to stay at the venue all day." Xia Yiqun said, "I guess I don't have time to see you. Is that okay?"

"But maybe you will meet the most important person in your academic career tomorrow, and that's what matters." Wen Qiu said, "In my opinion, Professor Wang has prepared an incredible birthday present for you. .”

"It's a set of things to talk about the big truth!" Xia Yiqun was amused by Wen Qiu's old-fashioned tone, "Why are you so virtuous?"

Wen Qiu leaned back on the sofa carelessly, crossed his legs, and glanced at Xia Yiqun again: "I'm not virtuous, I'm about to be pissed off by you and your brother, two professional pigeon-hunters. What are you going to do to make it up to me?"

"This will make up for you. Now, immediately, immediately." Xia Yiqun couldn't bear Wen Qiu's frightened expression, and immediately rushed over to "rectify him on the spot".

"Bastard! Who told you to make it up like this? Don't touch it... Ah... Don't you hate it... Don't... Don't... Ah... Ha..."

Indoors and outdoors, it is all beautiful spring.

Professor Wang's keynote speech was arranged in the afternoon of the conference.After the speech was over, Xia Yiqun who was waiting on the side went up to meet him, helped Professor Wang take the materials in his hand, and followed him out of the venue.

Walking to the hall outside the venue, Professor Peterson was already waiting there.He and Professor Wang were good friends when they were studying, and they hadn't seen each other for several years. As soon as they met, they hugged each other very excitedly.

"Alex! Are you okay?" Professor Wang patted his old classmate on the shoulder.

"I'm fine, Ronald!" Professor Peterson greeted Professor Wang, and turned to look at Xia Yiqun, "How are you young man, how long have we not seen each other?"

"Almost two years, Professor Peterson." Xia Yiqun replied.

Professor Peterson looked at Xia Yiqun who was dressed in leather and leather shoes, and said with admiration: "Eric, you should always wear this! This suit suits you very well!"

Xia Yiqun said with a smile: "I think the lab clothes are more suitable for me."

Professor Peterson laughed loudly, and turned to Professor Wang, "We recruited such a handsome young man to the laboratory, facing a bunch of instruments every day, what a waste of money, isn't it?"

Professor Wang is also happy.

"Speaking of which, I also plan to admit a student from China. He is also a talented young man. I brought him to Shanghai this time. Well... he should be near another student of mine. I introduced him to Eric You know each other. Now is the age of young people, you should communicate more." Professor Peterson looked back and shouted at a person not far away: "John, come here."

When the man turned around, Xia Yiqun felt his heart stop for a moment.

The person who came was none other than an acquaintance Xia Yiqun hadn't seen for two years——

Gu Zhihang.

Xia Yiqun thought he had forgotten Gu Zhihang, but in fact he never forgot, but deliberately sealed up the memory of this person, and hid it in the deepest part of his heart.

The sudden appearance of Gu Zhihang easily opened the lock on Xia Yiqun's heart.Memories flooded out in an instant, catching Xia Yiqun by surprise.

After all, Gu Zhihang was the first person he fell in love with when he was 17 years old.Until now, this person can still make waves in Xia Yiqun's heart, with both sweetness and bitterness.

Compared with two years ago, Gu Zhihang has grown a bit taller again, and his well-tailored suit complements his broad shoulders and narrow waist, making his figure very prominent.

Xia Yiqun's mind was a little confused, and he didn't know how to explain his relationship with Gu Zhihang to the two professors.While hesitating, Professor Wang spoke first: "Huh? Isn't this Xiaohang?"

"Uncle?" Gu Zhihang was also stunned, and then turned to Professor Peterson to explain, "This is my uncle, Professor."

Professor Peterson was about to say something when Gu Zhihang pointed at Xia Yiqun graciously: "This is my senior Xia Yiqun. We used to study in the same high school."

Professor Peterson smiled: "Wait, you confuse me! Is the world so small? If you had told me earlier that you were Ronald's nephew, I would have admitted you on the spot. From a genetic point of view, you must be the same as Ronald is just as talented!"

"But I don't want to take this shortcut, I want you to know my true ability in a more direct and fair way." Gu Zhihang said.

"You're right, you don't need to go through this little trick, and you are still my student now. ——No, to be precise, you will be my student soon." Professor Peterson obviously praised Gu Zhihang very much.

Professor Wang and Xia Yiqun's side was also lively.

"So you and Xiaohang knew each other! You and Bentong must know each other too, right?" Professor Wang said.

"Well, Wentong and I are more than just acquaintances." Xia Yiqun said, "We have always been classmates, from elementary school to high school."

Professor Wang laughed: "At that time, Wendong pestered me to give the house to his good buddy. At first your wife was not willing. I remember he said that his buddy's surname was Xia, and he had good academic performance. He especially I admire it. I didn’t hear it very clearly at the time, so it must be you!”

"Yes, Professor Wang." Xia Yiqun replied, "I really didn't expect you to be Bentong's uncle."

"Then you suddenly couldn't live in that house. What's the reason? Did Bentong do something?" Professor Wang asked.

"No, I feel sorry for Bai living there. Originally, I lived off-campus to prepare for the exams abroad, but after I stopped the exams, I couldn't live anymore." Xia Yiqun perfunctory, Professor Wang did not doubt him.

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