I am devoted to scientific research, but you want to trick me into having a love relationship?

Chapter 626 What happened to being mindful of the occasion?
In the seminar room, three whiteboards were covered with complex formulas.

"Alright, that's all for today. Everyone, go back to your work."

The meeting, which lasted for an hour, finally came to an end. Most of the group members breathed a sigh of relief and felt much more relaxed. Professor Xu's thoughts were jumping around so quickly that they dared not be distracted at all.

Fortunately, Professor Xu takes care of these ordinary people and breaks down complex problems into modular units that can be executed quickly.

Xu Qingzhou let out a breath and put away the manuscript spread out in front of him.

Currently, Zheng Xu and his team are looking for suitable materials that can suppress the shuttle effect. One group uses high-entropy MXene (TiVNbMoC) as a sulfur host and utilizes a multi-metal site relay catalysis mechanism in hopes of achieving stepwise conversion of polysulfides.

Another group is working on validating various novel materials, such as multi-walled carbon nanotubes and metal oxide and carbon composites.

On Zhao Shengwen's side, in the three-month experiment, the energy density of the lithium-ion battery sample was 300Wh/kg, which is close to the theoretical value and has reached the performance ceiling.

Once his previous solutions have been verified, we will move on to the next stage: finding a way to completely solve the lithium dendrite problem.

The researchers from the lithium dendrite experimental group filed out, leaving only a few people they already knew in the discussion room.

After tidying up the documents, Xu Qingzhou looked at Zhao Shengwen beside him and said, "Professor Zhao, I'll leave these next two days to you."

"Yes, the experimental plan has been finalized and there won't be any problems." Zhao Shengwen nodded to Xu Qingzhou, indicating that he could rest assured.

Group leader Wang Wei smiled and said, "Junior brother, where are your parents and in-laws planning to go? If you want to eat authentic Kyoto cuisine, I'll ask them to reserve a table for you."

Wang Wei's family owns a restaurant, a century-old establishment.

"No need. They're just coming to Kyoto for a couple of days. They'll eat at home, and after they're done, we'll go on our trip." Xu Qingzhou was a little embarrassed. It was just his parents coming over; how did everyone find out?

Wang Wei nodded and said, "We'll try not to bother you these next few days and spend some quality time with your uncles and aunts."

"Junior, I heard you and Song started dating in high school. Didn't your future father-in-law beat you up back then?"

Gong Yunfei leaned closer.

When I was single, I heard people say how terrible fathers-in-law were, but I didn't take it seriously. However, after meeting one last year, I truly understood.

Bloodline suppression.

He glanced at Hong Ya-yu, who was listening to their conversation with a blank expression.

It turns out that Senior Sister Hong's aloofness was inherited from her "future father-in-law".

"Yunfei, be mindful of the occasion."

Zhao Shengwen coughed lightly as a reminder, paused, and then said in a deep voice, "We're not allowed to date because it will affect our studies, but that doesn't apply to Qingzhou and Song Yao."

"That seems to make sense. These rules are for ordinary people, but geniuses are different."

Gong Yunfei wholeheartedly agreed.

"However, teenage romance is indeed wonderful. Your teacher's wife and I also fell for each other during that time," Professor Zhao Shengwen said with a nostalgic expression.

"Oh? Professor, how come I've never heard you mention this before?"

"What's there to say?"

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Professor Zhao, what happened to being mindful of the occasion?!
Xu Qingzhou was speechless.

He said goodbye and left this troublesome place.

In fact, it's not strange for people in relatively closed research institutes to pay attention to gossip; to some extent, it can help relieve stress and create a positive atmosphere.

It seems like it's not impossible to make a sacrifice for the sake of the research institute.

As soon as Xu Qingzhou pushed open the door, he heard lively laughter. Old Xu and Old Song were playing chess, while three women sat on the sofa watching TV, talking about something fun.

"Qingzhou is back."

"Mom and Dad, Uncle Song, Aunt Zhang." Xu Qingzhou greeted the people in the house with a smile, and took off his down jacket and hung it up.

The chess game on the table had just ended, and everyone sat around in the living room.

Xu Shouyun looked at Xu Qingzhou, whom he hadn't seen for several months, and asked with a smile, "Have you finished with things at the research institute?"

Xu Qingzhou nodded and sat down next to Song Yao: "Yes, all the work is arranged, there's nothing else to do."

Er Miao squatted beside Wang Xiaping. This thing seemed to know that Xu Shouyun despised it as a useless little thing that couldn't even catch a mouse. Even in Rongcheng, it would stay far away from Xu Shouyun.

Zhang Junli looked at her son-in-law with satisfaction and said with a smile, "That's good. Just don't let it affect your work. If you're busy, Xiaoyao can show us around."

"No rush. It's been a long time since our family has gotten together like this. Song Yao and I have missed you all very much. We're just taking a short trip around Kyoto these days."

"At least you have some conscience. Alright, the brat's back, I'll go cook some dishes."

Wang Xiaping stood up with a smile.

Zhang Junli and Song Yao also went to the kitchen to help, while Xu Qingzhou chatted with Lao Xu and Lao Song in the living room.

Looking at the weary young man, Xu Shouyun couldn't help but ask, "Xiao Yao said she's been working overtime a lot lately. Is work going well?"

"Compared to other research institutes, it's going incredibly smoothly. Our institute is among the world's top in the field of batteries, but there are still significant obstacles in achieving our goals."

Xu Qingzhou said helplessly.

His schemes have been remarkably effective in suppressing lithium dendrites and controlling the shuttle effect, far surpassing those of other laboratories. Unfortunately, however, they are still far from achieving the ultimate goal.

"Qingzhou, don't put too much pressure on yourself. Although we don't know the steps you took in your experiment, I think it has something in common with solving a case. You can't rush it. Maybe a clue will appear at some point," Song Shisong comforted her from the side.

"Old Song is right. Didn't you come up with a few more patents recently, breaking through the technological blockade imposed by Europe and America? This undoubtedly proves that your work is valuable, it proves..."

"Old Xu, this isn't a meeting at work." Taking advantage of Old Xu's pause, before the next two parallel sentences of "your" came out, Xu Qingzhou quickly interrupted the spellcasting.

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Three men were chatting in the living room, discussing everything from advancements in the battery industry to national energy security.

At 6:30 p.m., as darkness fell, a cold wind from the northwest howled against the windows. Inside, fragrant dishes were already served on the villa's dining table.

The six family members sat around the dining table.

Xu Qingzhou drank baijiu with his two elderly fathers, while Song Yao and the other two women drank red wine.

"Celebrating the first family reunion dinner in the new home."

Everyone raised their glasses and clinked them together lightly.

The greatest wish of the older generation is for the whole family to gather together for a lively meal, for their children to be successful in their careers, and for their families to be happy.

The smiles on the faces of the four middle-aged men never faded.

"I hope Qingzhou and Xiaoyao have a successful career and a happy life together." Xu Shouyun raised his glass again.

I hope everything goes well for the children!

"Thank you, Dad. Thank you, Uncle Song."

(End of this chapter)