[Genshin Impact]: I can become stronger by cooking.

Chao Ke intentionally suppressed the temperature of the flames, so that the rising flames would not scorch the sand grains to the point of melting.

Controlling the direction of the fireworks, Chao Ke made the sparks move continuously across the sandy ground within the ruins.

This ensures that the sand is heated evenly, preventing one area from becoming too hot while another becomes too cold.

Once the sandy area around Chao Ke had been heated to a warm temperature, Chao Ke withdrew his fire elemental power.

He spread the blanket on the ground and lay down on the ground with his senior, Falushan.

The heated sand emitted a warm glow, making the blanket feel cozy and comfortable to lie on.

Sand, on the other hand, has a low thermal conductivity.

Although it absorbs heat slowly, it also takes a considerable amount of time to dissipate heat.

Above Chao Ke and his companion, on the roof of this ancient ruin, there were also several small holes.

The raging hurricane outside, after being filtered through these holes, becomes a gentle breeze that blows softly down from above.

The warmth of the earth and the gentle breeze from the sky intertwine, creating a comfort that is difficult to describe in words.

Farusan nudged Chao Ke, who was hugging her, and whispered.

"It's a pity that I couldn't explore the unopened ruins, but I can show you how I solved the various mechanisms in the ancient ruins."

"But, Chao Ke, after these two days of accompanying you, you should have a deeper understanding of my work and research field, right?"

Chao Ke nodded.

"Senior, the academic field you are researching is called [Interpreting the composition and solution of various mechanisms in the ancient ruins of Sumeru based on unearthed documents such as stone inscriptions]."

"In my view, it is a hybrid discipline of the Shravasti School (the school of knowledge) and the Kshatriya School (the school of subtle knowledge)."

"However, the academic field you study, Senior Farusan, might be a little... um... a little difficult."

Farusan looked directly into Chao Ke's eyes and said, "Tell me."

"In the hybrid discipline that you studied, senior, the linguistic knowledge of the Shravasti Academy has taken a dominant position."

"However, knowledge of architecture and mechanical engineering from the Shahavara Academy is essential for getting started in this hybrid discipline."

"This hybrid discipline has very high requirements for prior knowledge."

Farusan looked interested. "So, from your perspective as an objective observer, is the decline of my research field due to its excessive complexity and profundity?"

Chao Ke patted his senior's hair. "Do you want to hear my honest opinion, or some words of comfort?"

Farusan thought for a moment and then said.

"As a scholar, I certainly want to hear the truth."

"But as a girl in love, I also want to hear comfort from my lover."

"So, you should say both versions."

Chao Ke smiled. "Yes, my lover, Senior Falushan."

As he spoke, Chao Ke placed his hand on Farusan's hair, gently stroking it, and whispered softly in his senior's ear.

"Of course, my senior. The field you studied declined precisely because it was too tedious and profound."

"Not all scholars possess your extraordinary wisdom. For them, even getting started with this subject is extremely difficult, let alone following in your footsteps."

Hearing such biased and praising words from her lover, it would be a lie to say that Farusian was unhappy.

But, after all, Farusan was not just a young girl in love, but also a scholar seeking truth.

After kissing Chao Ke on the cheek, Farusan asked.

"So, from your perspective as an objective outsider, what exactly is the root cause of the decline of the discipline I study?"

Without hesitation, Chao Ke gave the answer to Senior Falushan's question.

"No money, no power, no future."

Farusian paused for a moment, but her expression didn't change much.

Clearly, she wasn't too surprised by Chao Ke's answer.

Faroshan also had this speculation and understanding.

It's just that I'm subjectively unwilling to face it.

Looking at Farusan, who had fallen silent in his arms, Chao Ke was at a loss for what to do.

He gently caressed Farusan, gradually calming her down.

.....

To put it in terms of what I said in my previous life, the ridiculous interdisciplinary field that Senior Falushan studied was an absolute pitfall among pitfalls, a cancer among cancerous fields.

Generally speaking, research fields that arise from interdisciplinary collaboration are more difficult to learn.

However, the difficulty does not mean that this interdisciplinary subject is unpopular.

For example, in my previous life, there was the combination of "computer science" and "any other subject." None of them were easy to learn, but they were also all popular choices.

Ultimately, it either comes down to either generous salaries and benefits or promising career prospects.

For example, the already popular fields of study: Computer Science and Business Studies.

[Computer Science] On its own, the starting salary for outstanding undergraduate students is generally 8000+.

Within the "Business Studies" category (excluding those below the first-tier university level), fields like "Accounting/Auditing," which are at the bottom of the salary ladder, offer starting salaries of around 9500+ for outstanding undergraduate graduates who can get into the Big Four accounting firms. For those in other companies, the starting salary is around 4500+.

If you're in finance or economics, there's even more room for salary growth.

The interdisciplinary research field formed by combining computer science and business studies.

Although, due to the complexity of the knowledge, it generally requires the duration of an undergraduate and graduate program.

However, once students in these interdisciplinary fields truly master the skills, their salary potential can reach 40+ RMB per year.

As for interdisciplinary fields, while they don't offer the same dramatic improvement as computer science and business studies, they can still achieve a synergistic effect where "1+1>1," unlike the situation with Professor Farusan.

The interdisciplinary field that Farusan studies is "interpreting the structure and solution of various mechanisms in ancient relics based on unearthed documents such as stone carvings".

According to the previous life's explanation, it was roughly [Linguistics (minor languages)] + [Archaeology] + [Architecture (a branch of ancient mechanical science)].

It's definitely a combination that can make you dizzy.

Chao Ke couldn't even imagine how much homework and how many books a student would have to do if they actually went to study Farusan's research field.

You need to learn at least 20 less commonly spoken languages, and in the field of linguistics (less commonly spoken languages), it requires at least a doctoral degree.

In the field of archaeology, the history of Mount Sumeru, especially the desert history of constant change and numerous dynasties, is probably a whole lot more complex to study. To reach the level of participating in archaeology and interpreting documents, one might as well consider it a postgraduate degree.

As for [Architecture (a branch of ancient mechanical science)], let's be conservative and consider it an undergraduate program.

So, the academic benefits derived from such complex and profound academic requirements must be substantial...

I believe that the students in the Academy have discerning eyes, or at least are not blind.

Given that the title of "Habantha" held by the senior Farusan in the Academy of Religion is probably no weaker than the title of "Academician" held by Chao Ke in his previous life.

Even for such leading figures in their fields, applying for the most basic research grants is a problem.

And the salary and benefits are even worse.

If even academicians are like this, how much better can the "Changjiang Scholars," "Taishan Scholars," and "Oasis Scholars" be?

If we go any further down the list, the "Outstanding Young Scientists" and "Thousand Talents Program" members will probably just survive, while the "Excellent Young Scientists," "Young Leaders," "Young Thousand Talents Program" members and "Young Top Talents" members will probably really have to consider how to survive.

This is a painful combination of "10+5+1≤1".

Moreover, this interdisciplinary field suffers not only from poor economic treatment, but its development prospects are also gradually declining with the continuous development of the Xumi ancient ruins.

Instead of wasting time learning this interdisciplinary subject, it would be better to break it down and specialize in one of them.

At least, they won't starve to death.

Chapter 204 Chao Ke's Abundant "Capital"

"Chao Ke, you said..."

"Should I really change my major, even though I love my current research area...?"

"But its prospects and development direction... If I submit a transfer application to Shakavara Academy, not only will my salary and benefits increase significantly, but I estimate that even the position of the next Sage... will be mine..."

"Although it will mean leaving the research field I love..."

"But, for the sake of our family, and...our future...children...should I really transfer to another hospital, to Shaktava Academy...?"

Looking at her senior, Farusan, in her arms, she even considered giving up her beloved research field for the sake of the little home she had built.

Faced with this heavy love, Chao Ke didn't know what to say for a moment.

His mouth opened and closed, and countless words gathered in Chao Ke's mind.

Finally, Chao Ke said.

“Doing academic research is not about following trends; there’s no such thing as a popular or unpopular subject. As long as it’s a subject you like and that has value, it’s worth sticking with.”

"Senior Falushan, do you still remember these exact words you said?"

Farusan, nestled in Chao Ke's arms, was taken aback and said with some surprise.

"I didn't expect you to still remember that line, the one I grumbled about in casual conversation..."

Chao Ke smiled and said, "Your words are as captivating as your 'singing,' and I can certainly remember quite a few of them."

As he spoke, Chao Ke picked up his coat and rummaged through the pockets inside.

"Hey, Chao Ke, what are you looking for?"

"Falusian asked curiously."

Chao Ke, however, answered in a very serious manner.

"I was so busy letting my senior test my 'impressive assets' that I forgot to show them my real, substantial assets."

After saying that, Chao Ke pulled out several large checks and a bank statement from the hidden lining of his coat.

Looking at the long string of zeros on the checks and deposit slips, Farusian gasped.

"Chao Ke...you're actually...so rich?"