61: Chapter 61 The Unexpected Turn of Events at the Barbecue Stand

Zhao Yang looked at Gu Qing, who was beside him, with great interest.

"It's like this."

Gu Qing pondered for a moment.

"If you are truly interested in the path of scientific research, perhaps I can help connect you. An uncle of mine is a professor at Forestry University.

He has a laboratory and a research group under him, and he's also in our biological sciences major. His main research focuses are in cytology and microbiology.

If you're interested, I can introduce you to the laboratory to intern first.

After you get familiar with the instruments, you can also do some small experiments, and if you have any questions, you can ask my uncle."

Gu Qing looked at Zhao Yang earnestly.

Hearing Gu Qing's words, a look of surprise immediately appeared in Zhao Yang's eyes as he looked at her.

"I didn't expect you to really have resources in this area! And it just so happens to be a professor at our own school, with his own laboratory?"

"Why else do you think I applied for an undergraduate degree at Beijing Forestry University? Uncle!"

Gu Qing looked at Zhao Yang with a smile.

"I came prepared! My scores were actually high enough to apply to schools like Yanjing University of Science and Technology or Shenzhen University.

But I chose Beijing Forestry University precisely because my uncle is here! After entering university, I planned to start interning in my uncle's laboratory very quickly.

In the laboratory, I will also learn the knowledge of my major much faster."

"Are you planning to go into scientific research in the future too?"

Zhao Yang looked at Gu Qing curiously.

Judging by Gu Qing's family background, it was quite good. Many of the clothes she wore were big brands, and her clothes and bags easily cost several thousand to tens of thousands.

Moreover, judging by her temperament and other aspects, she also had the air of a young lady from a wealthy family.

With her family background, there was absolutely no need to go into scientific research. It wasn't a particularly good path; the path of scientific research depends not only on resources but also on talent and luck.

The requirements are extremely high...

Of course, if the resources are sufficient, one can indeed stack their way to a decent future.

But, the cost-performance ratio isn't actually that high.

After all, the exhaustion from doing scientific research is an objective reality.

And if one lacks talent, a PhD or even a professor created by piling up resources, in reality, their status is just so-so.

It's really not as good as doing something else.

"Let's try it first."

Gu Qing shrugged.

"I've been quite interested in Biology since I was a child, and my uncle also said I have some talent. I just want to try. As for how far I can go, that depends on my talent."

"Hmm."

Zhao Yang nodded.

"Actually, it's not bad. Getting a PhD and then teaching at a university is a good thing. However, given the current situation in the country.

If you want better prospects, I'm afraid you'll need to study abroad! After all, better universities basically all require a background from top foreign universities for their faculty members."

Zhao Yang looked at Gu Qing.

Unlike in later generations, in 2008, the sentiment of worshipping things foreign was very strong, and at this time, the Dragon Kingdom was indeed lagging behind the Western world.

In the vast majority of fields, it was lagging behind the West and lagging behind Japan.

The gap was very obvious.

At this time, if you didn't have a background of studying abroad, it was almost impossible to become a teacher at a slightly better university in the country.

Furthermore, subsequent professional title evaluations would also be greatly affected, making it very difficult.

"Perhaps!"

Gu Qing nodded.

"During my four years of university, apart from studying professional knowledge, the rest of my time will be spent learning in my uncle's laboratory.

If I have talent, my uncle will introduce me to MIT or Stanford."

Zhao Yang's eyes were full of envy as he looked at Gu Qing beside him.

This is what a child from a wealthy family is like!

They have just entered university, and their path has already been paved.

They are even given the opportunity for trial and error.

To do scientific research, they have a professor in the family, and the professor's connections are quite good. After entering university, they can directly intern in a relative's laboratory.

Besides that, once they are found to have talent, it's estimated that even a first-author paper will likely be helped along.

Then, relying on the relative's connections, they can go to Stanford or MIT, the world's top universities, for further studies.

After returning to the country, they can directly become a lecturer at a top domestic university.

This path is paved!

Zhao Yang sighed in his heart.

An average person could never have this kind of treatment.

"That's great, your family has paved the way for you."

Zhao Yang smiled.

"What's your answer? Do you want to go to my uncle's laboratory for an internship with me?"

Gu Qing looked at Zhao Yang earnestly.

Zhao Yang frowned slightly, his expression changing for a moment.

"Let me think about it."

"Hmm!"

Gu Qing nodded.

She believed that as long as Zhao Yang wanted to pursue postgraduate studies and wanted to do scientific research in the future, he would absolutely not pass up such a good opportunity.

To be able to go to a laboratory for an internship as a freshman, and have a professor teach you how to do experiments and write papers hand-in-hand.

Even having the chance to have your name listed on some papers, this is such a good opportunity, an opportunity that many people dream of but cannot obtain!

To be honest, Zhao Yang was indeed a bit tempted.

Originally, Zhao Yang's plan was to try his best to demonstrate his talent within a year, enter a laboratory for an internship as early as possible, or join some research groups directly.

Because, according to the system's nature, sooner or later, tasks like publishing high-quality papers would appear.

This was almost inevitable, so entering a laboratory early meant, first, becoming familiar with experimental equipment, then improving one's status, and slowly, after raising one's position in the research group, one could publish papers as the first author!

And now, these words from Gu Qing could almost directly allow him to avoid taking many detours!

Directly giving him the opportunity to enter a laboratory for an internship was already equivalent to a pie falling from the sky.

But Zhao Yang still relied on his own self-restraint to hold back.

He still needed to think about it more.

After finishing the serious discussion, the atmosphere at the dining table became more relaxed.

The barbecue on the side was also served.

The two of them ate the barbecue while chatting casually about some things at school and things about the dormitory.

They even started chatting about their experiences during high school.

As the conversation deepened, the two understood each other a bit more, which could be considered as bringing them closer.

Just as the two were chatting happily.

In the barbecue shop, a few yellow-haired youths walked in.

"Boss, thirty beef skewers, thirty lamb skewers, six kidneys, and give us some of all the other vegetables! Also, bring us two dozen beers!"

A hoodlum-looking yellow-haired youth, dressed in a very non-mainstream style, shouted loudly at the boss in the shop.

Seeing these few hooligans, some people at the barbecue shop who were almost finished eating frowned slightly, sped up, and left quickly after finishing.

The three hooligans casually found a place to sit down and chatted loudly as if no one else was around.

Zhao Yang and Gu Qing both frowned slightly.

"Eat quickly, let's leave after we're done."

Zhao Yang said to Gu Qing in a low voice.

Gu Qing nodded slightly.

Just at this moment, when one of the hooligans nearby swept his gaze across the shop, he suddenly caught sight of Gu Qing's profile.

"Holy shit! She's fucking beautiful!"