52: Chapter 52 Let's go see our table tennis club's research genius!

"Professor Qin..."

Meng Xiaojian felt his heart tighten as he looked at Professor Qin's serious expression. He glanced at Zhou Fan and the others, feeling a bitter taste in his heart.

If he had known, he shouldn't have been fooled by that young man. Now that a problem had arisen and even caught the attention of Professor Qin, he might even have to write a formal apology letter.

Meng Xiaojian braced himself and walked up to Professor Qin.

"Which team is inside this laboratory?"

Professor Qin's tone was somewhat urgent, his eyes faintly glowing as if flames were flickering within them.

"This team is very impressive. I believe that in the near future, they will win honors for China..."

Meng Xiaojian's mind raced as he subconsciously tried to make amends.

Although the application followed the proper procedures, if something really went wrong, he would have unavoidable responsibility. After all, there was no precedent for the Table Tennis Club to apply for a laboratory... and it didn't make logical sense.

Meng Xiaojian was incredibly annoyed now. That young man had spoken so persuasively and made so much sense that he must have been blinded by greed.

"Just tell me which team it is!!"

Professor Qin interrupted directly, his tone filled with urgency. He actually agreed with Meng Xiaojian's words; this team was truly impressive, and they would definitely win honors for China in the future.

"The Table Tennis Club..."

Meng Xiaojian hesitated for a moment before speaking weakly.

"The Table Tennis Club?"

Professor Qin was stunned for a moment, but then recalled Meng Xiaojian's previous introduction, and it seemed there was nothing wrong with that.

Even Professor Qin, who was over fifty, couldn't hide the look of astonishment on his face, let alone the group of students.

"How could it be the Table Tennis Club? How could the Table Tennis Club apply for a materials laboratory??"

"This is too outrageous..."

"..."

The surprised discussions of several graduate students broke out, their expressions all showing astonishment. Even Xia Anrou was no exception; she was familiar with many Clubs on campus, but she had never heard of anyone using the Table Tennis Club to apply for a materials laboratory.

"How about I ask them to come out?"

Meng Xiaojian was already feeling guilty, and the students' discussions only made him feel even more uneasy.

But as soon as he said this, he was immediately reprimanded by Professor Qin.

"Nonsense, the experiment hasn't finished yet. Why would you call them out now?"

Professor Qin's tone even carried a hint of severity.

The experiment going on inside absolutely could not be disturbed. Based on his experience, it was highly likely to be a new type of high-temperature resistant material.

At this moment, even if the sky fell, he would have to hold it up for them!

"What's wrong with the Table Tennis Club? That's our national sport!"

After reprimanding Meng Xiaojian, Professor Qin turned back to look at his graduate students and said earnestly, "They have set the national sport as their goal, and they must have put in efforts that are unimaginable to ordinary people. Why do I always tell you not to be overly ambitious and to settle down... to study properly, especially before your senior year, to master the theory and supplement it with practice..."

"The professor is right!"

Xia Anrou nodded in agreement, her gaze fixed on the laboratory.

Whether it was the Table Tennis Club or a research group, this was the first time she had heard such high praise from the professor.

Meng Xiaojian was stunned for a moment, looked at Professor Qin, then at the laboratory, and couldn't help but cough lightly.

"I am aware of the strength of this Table Tennis Club. Their experimental plan is very complete, and the procedures are flawless. I couldn't bear to see these students' passion for research and innovation blocked by the lack of a laboratory!!!"

Meng Xiaojian was a clever man; he reacted instantly, puffed out his chest, and said.

"Well done."

Professor Qin nodded in approval, paused for a moment, and turned to look at the students: "No success comes without a reason. Just like Fanmi Company, you only see their current rise, but you don't know that they have been established for less than half a year, and who knows how many days and nights they have worked in secret—three years, maybe even five!"

Professor Qin's expression was serious. He was naturally aware of the recently popular fanmi mobile phone, but compared to the students who thought it was only half a year of research, he scoffed at that notion.

"If you had worked harder during your freshman and sophomore years, it might have been you inside the laboratory right now. You need to realize the gap!"

"Yes, Professor!"

"Understood, Professor..."

"..."

The few graduate students under Professor Qin couldn't help but lower their heads, listening silently to the lecture, feeling more or less frustrated inside.

The experiments they had racked their brains to prepare hadn't been recognized, yet the experiment right in front of them had clearly won their professor's heart immediately.

The professor's strictness was known to everyone.

This meant that the group of people in front of them was better than them.

Professor Qin seemed to have thought of something; he stopped lecturing the students and took out his phone.

"Old Chang should still be in Hangzhou City conducting his inspection..."

Thinking of this, Professor Qin immediately dialed the number.

If what was being synthesized inside the laboratory was truly a new type of high-temperature resistant material, and based on his observations, it was highly likely to solve the problem they were currently facing.

"Old Chang, is there something up?"

"Old Chang, are you still at Hangzhou University? I have a situation here regarding a new type of high-temperature resistant material. Come to the laboratory building now!"

"A new type of high-temperature resistant material? I have indeed been struggling with material problems lately. Are you sure this isn't a joke?"

"How could I be in the mood to joke at a time like this? Come quickly, 6th floor of the laboratory building."

"I'm coming right now!"

"..."

Table Tennis Hall.

Wang Xu was squatting in a corner, still thinking about how to write the challenge letter. He was biting the end of his pen, his brows tightly furrowed. He had written many versions, but still felt none of them were domineering enough.

"Boss, something big has happened!!!"

Suddenly, a voice came from beside him.

"What are you shouting for? Can't you see I'm writing a challenge letter?"

Wang Xu turned his head and said crossly.

"Something really big has happened!"

The person who arrived didn't care about the boss's face and said quickly, "Over at the laboratory building, our brothers sent back news..."

"There's a Table Tennis Club doing experimental research, and it's even alarmed Professor Qin from the Materials Department. He's currently waiting outside the laboratory!!!"

"What the hell? The Table Tennis Club is doing experimental research???"

Wang Xu was stunned for a moment, his mind quickly processing this.

"In the school's table tennis circle, there shouldn't be such a genius-level figure!"

"No, Boss, there is... That Zhou Fan, remember him?"

"Zhou Fan..."

Wang Xu reacted instantly. His gaze subconsciously looked at the challenge letter he was writing, and he was completely dumbfounded.

"Even Professor Qin was alarmed, damn... That experiment must not be simple!"

"I told you they were hidden experts! See, I was right!!!"

Wang Xu immediately stood up.

"Boss, where are you going? You didn't take the challenge letter..."

"Forget the damn challenge letter, tear it up! Let's go, let's see our Table Tennis Club's research bigshot. This is so awesome, it really brings glory to the Table Tennis Club!!"

Wang Xu looked excited.

The subordinate on the side watched, scratching his head.

"What's going on? Not challenging them anymore?"

"Their Table Tennis Club, what does it have to do with us..."

He couldn't help but mutter, completely confused.