Genius is just the threshold for me!

At 6:20 p.m., the summer sun in the southwest had not yet reached the top of the western mountain.

Xia Tianqiang and He Ying opened the door carrying more groceries than usual. As soon as they went inside, He Ying changed her shoes and called out to the house.

"Ranran, Mom is back."

As He Ying spoke, she walked into the living room and looked at Xia Ran, who was curled up on the sofa reading a book, and asked, "You didn't come back for the May Day holiday, why are you suddenly back now?"

"Mother."

Xia Ran put down her book and said with a smile, "Aren't you happy that I'm back?"

"I'm happy, I'm happy whenever you come back." He Ying replied with a smile, and sat down next to her. Xia Tianqiang put the dishes aside and sat down as well.

"There's something I need your signature on."

Xia Ran chatted with her parents for a while, then took out an academic assessment report from her bag and said with a smile, "I've finished all the undergraduate coursework, and I passed an undergraduate assessment. The next step is to participate in research projects."

However, this academic change is quite significant. I'm not yet eighteen, so I need my parents' signatures, and I also need to call the school to let them know.

Tsinghua University uses a credit system, and due to subject selection restrictions, there is a limit to the number of credits one can earn in an academic year.

In theory, the earliest you can complete the required credits and graduate with a bachelor's degree is the second semester of your sophomore year.

However, the invitation to the Victory Parade, coupled with the increasing size of Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAC) and the reputation of its family banquets in recent years, still played a part.

Although it is not possible to break the institutional restrictions and graduate with a bachelor's degree early, by passing the undergraduate academic assessment, one can choose a supervisor in advance to study for a master's degree and participate in research projects.

"You've already finished your undergraduate degree before your freshman year is even over?"

He Ying and Xia Tianqiang were stunned for a moment. They took the evaluation report and looked at the college's seal on it, as well as the three undergraduate academic contents: "Engineering - Biophysics", "Science - Biology" and "Science - Physics". Both of them couldn't help but widen their eyes.

Although they all knew their daughter was very talented from a young age, but they had neglected to nurture her talent due to their busy work schedules, this talent was still a bit too much...

"Most of the core courses in the three disciplines are interconnected."

Xia Ran explained, "It didn't seem too difficult, so we learned it together, changing our direction and our thinking."

Her first major, biophysics, already encompasses both biology and physics. If she further delves into the sciences, the amount of study she will have will be much less compared to three completely unrelated majors.

"Ranran, this..."

Looking at his daughter's increasingly refined face, Xia Tianqiang paused and reminded her, "At the beginning of your studies, be careful not to be greedy for too much. The more you learn, the easier it is to get lost."

Although he holds two doctoral degrees, he expanded his specialization during his master's degree, not during his undergraduate studies.

Expanding one's major during undergraduate studies may seem to broaden one's horizons, but in reality, it prevents the formation of one's own knowledge framework. The more one learns, the easier it is to lose one's way.

"Dad, I have my own learning methods, and I won't get lost." Xia Ran nodded earnestly.

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"That's good."

Xia Tianqiang nodded, took out his phone and walked to the side: "I'll call and talk to the school for you. I'll sign the papers with your mom later."

Although he didn't quite agree with Xia Ran's rushed studies, he was still happy to communicate and intervene regarding her future academic plans.

He Ying watched as Xia Tianqiang went to make a phone call, putting the evaluation report aside, and looked at Xia Ran, saying, "Why are you studying so fast in university? Can't you take a proper rest?"

"Graduate early, so I can come back and be with you all," Xia Ran said, grabbing He Ying's arm and pouting.

"Chengdu's bio-industry is just starting out. Where will you go if you come back?" He Ying slapped her daughter's hand and said irritably.

The more advanced and cutting-edge the profession, the fewer job opportunities are available for it.

Xia Ran's major is currently only most developed in Wuhan, Shanghai, and a few high-tech zones in the capital. Even cities like Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, and Chengdu are still in the process of catching up.

"It's better to start right now than to come back and participate in the construction. You'll become an industry veteran..." Xia Ran said with a smile, "It's better to choose the right time than to study your major well."

"Going to university only leads to more and more fallacies."

He Ying took Xia Ran's hand and asked with a smile, "It's almost been a year of university, is there a boy you like?"

"no."

Xia Ran shook her head: "My classmates and I are all different ages, we have different life experiences, different ideas and perspectives, so we can't really connect."

"Your life experiences are different now, what other experiences do you want... Now that you're in college, you don't have to stay home all the time. You don't know about your dad and me's work, so you can chat with your classmates without worry."

He Ying said something, then looked at her daughter and asked softly, "Do you still like Lin Dong?"

"Mom, I just got back and you're already gossiping."

Xia Ran suddenly drew out her words: "If you keep this up, I'm not going to talk to you anymore."

"Mom is worried that you won't be able to get married in the future," He Ying said with a smile.

"It's good that I can't get married, I'll stay with you all."

"At that time, who will want an old maid like you to keep them company?"

He Ying said with a look of disgust, "When your dad and I go out together, I'll be too embarrassed to say that I have an old maid in my family."

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He Ying thought of something, touched her daughter's fingers which were a little calloused from holding a pen, and looked at Xia Ran and said softly, "You're in college now, and you're starting to become more independent. Your father and I won't interfere much in your relationship, but we can't hurt others when it comes to relationships."

It's not that Mom has a moral fastidious streak, but that feelings that hurt others will one day be hurt back even more... You young people say there are plenty of other forests out there, and there's no need to hang yourself on one tree.

If you're ever upset, just come home. We don't need a lot of money, just enough to live on. Your dad and I have enough salaries for you to live off us.

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"Okay, Mom."

Xia Ran laughed and said, "You don't know me. When I was a child, I didn't even dare to pick a flower, let alone hurt anyone... When I come back and live off my parents, just don't call me an old maid."

"Even an old maid is still my daughter, who cares?" He Ying said irritably.

"We got in touch and communicated with them, and they said there was no problem."

At this moment, Xia Tianqiang returned with his phone and said to He Ying, "However, the school knows that Ranran is a family member of Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group, and they said it would be best if we could provide a letter, and it would be even better if Engineer Wang could sign it..."

"After we finish eating, we'll find Engineer Zhang to draft the letter, and then we'll find Engineer Wang." He Ying nodded in reply, then looked at Xia Ran and asked, "Ranran, do you want to come along?"

"I'm not going."

Xia Ran shook her head and said happily, "After dinner, I'll chat with Yao Yao."

"it is good."

He Ying smiled upon hearing this, stood up, and said, "Then Mom will go cook now..."

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At 8 p.m., Xia Ran and Huang Qingyao were strolling around in a shady spot on the outer perimeter of the base, having bought a cup of milk tea.

"Are you really sure?"

Huang Qingyao, with her neat, shoulder-length hair tied in a short ponytail, widened her eyes upon hearing that Xia Ran needed her parents' signature and Cheng Fei's letter to participate in her master's thesis early.

"Biotechnology is now clearly a core strategy for the United States, and they have an unparalleled advantage in this area."

"With your major, once you take this step and propel yourself forward, there's no turning back. You won't even need Uncle Xia anymore; a bunch of people with 150 million will come knocking on your door..."

"I've decided." Xia Ran took a sip of milk tea and nodded seriously.

"How did you discover that the biological program exposed by the Americans was real and related to Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group?" Huang Qingyao asked a question she still couldn't figure out.

"The report contains data from two participants..."

Xia Ran paused for a moment, realizing that this was already publicly available data and hadn't been withheld: "Those two data points match Uncle Wang and Uncle Lin perfectly... but we all know that Cheng Fei's participation in the biological project was completely fabricated."

"..."

Huang Qingyao rolled her eyes upon hearing this: "Your analysis is entirely based on living in Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group. You've presupposed a result and then reverse-engineered it. There are at least 30,000 to 50,000 people nationwide who fit this data."

"But the reverse deduction is correct, isn't it? Domestic biological labs were overwhelmed with orders before the Lunar New Year, and the Americans really did make some progress based on that report, and..."

Xia Ran smiled and said, "There are big problems with the current domestic industrial economic model. I asked the professors in the School of Economics, and based on my own analysis, it is estimated that by the end of 17, it will be unable to hold on and we will have to develop new industries."

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If I'm not mistaken, this new industry is the biotechnology industry... I guess I'm just riding the wave of a trend.

"Is it worth it?" Huang Qingyao looked at Xia Ran's expression and sighed softly.

"There's no question of whether it's worth it or not. If we have to ask whether everything is worth it, then now that civil aviation and commercial aerospace have been opened up, Uncle Huang and my dad could easily earn five or even ten times their salary by going to private companies outside. So it's not worth it for them to stay at Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group..."

Xia Ran made no attempt to hide anything from Huang Qingyao and said softly, "Yaoyao, we had different childhood experiences. When I was born, the economy of my hometown in Northeast China was already declining, and there was a massive population exodus. There were hardly any students in the local primary school."

I grew up with my parents, but Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group's R&D capabilities weren't that strong. As core personnel, they were very busy and often worked overtime until late. Many times, it was the aunties from Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group's logistics department who picked me up from school and took me home.

Back then, the neighbor's kids always liked to bully me. I was very scared when I was home alone. My dad taught me how to fight back and how to yell back. I gradually became more assertive and competitive.

But this isn't who I really am. The more sharp and assertive I am, the emptier I feel inside. So I learned to wait, to wait for my parents to get off work.

Because I know roughly what time they will get off work at the latest.

By simply setting a mental expectation, thinking about how long it will be before Mom and Dad come back, and watching the time gradually approach, you'll feel happy and at ease...

In this life, what we seek is peace of mind and a sense of security.

Yao Yao, when you were little, you picked flowers. This is because you've gotten used to having them. Only having them makes you feel more at ease and happy; otherwise, you'd rather not have them.

When I was little, I was home alone with nothing. I didn't know how to care for the flowers I picked. I was happy just looking at them on my way home from school every day...

"Sister, you're making your expectations concrete. You don't like Lin Dong; you like a projection of your childhood self."

You're trapped by your childhood self; you're lost and confused, so you've imagined a Lin Dong to guide you.

Looking at Xia Ran's eyes, Huang Qingyao objectively analyzed, "But in reality, that guy Lin Dong can poop, fart, eat three bowls of rice, and likes to take advantage of others."

Once you actually get to know him, you'll realize he has a ton of flaws, and he can't offer you any guidance.

"Wouldn't that make it more realistic?"

Xia Ran couldn't help but chuckle, and said softly, "As for what Yao Yao said, it might be true."

Actually, over the years, apart from going to and from school together every day and chatting a few words, I've only had three private conversations with him.

The first time he told me, I should be a person first, then a genius. Be a good person first, then become a genius.

My impression of him changed from initial competitive attention to genuine affection at that time...

Later, my mother was transferred to another job, and when I went back home, I no longer had to be home alone, nor did I need to protect myself by myself. Gradually, this psychological need disappeared, but I still like it.

Yao Yao, you said he has many flaws, but he also has many good points, right? Otherwise, you wouldn't be choking on this dog food.

"..."

Huang Qingyao's eye twitched, and she couldn't help but complain, "Lin Dong has many advantages, but just one of them would kill you."

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"I know... he's a sentimental person. Apart from Qingling, who's been with him since childhood, we're all just his friends."

Xia Ran nodded and joked, "Sigh, it would be so nice if he were like the son of the former richest man, but I probably wouldn't like that."

"If you know that and still do this, then you're truly beyond saving."

Seeing Xia Ran's determined look, Huang Qingyao said solemnly, "Since you've made up your mind, remember to have the National Security Bureau physically delete all the chat logs of Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group employees, including their families, from Tencent's server backend. I will no longer talk about you and Lin Dong online."

That way, apart from Lin Dong, Qingling, us, and Uncle Xia and Aunt He, no one else will know about your secret crush...

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