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As dawn breaks, breakfast stalls at various street corners in Shanghai begin to bustle with activity, some steaming with billowing water vapor, others wafting the sizzling aroma of fried dough sticks.

Han Taochen ran back and bought soy milk and steamed buns. After arriving home, he washed up and ate breakfast before carrying his bag out of the gate of his old house.

Although he didn't know the details of yesterday's discussion about his marriage with Jiang Nansun in the Jiang family's living room, he could guess the general idea from the old lady's attitude.

However, he had no time to think about these things at the moment; all he could think about was the notice he received that morning: an additional open career planning class for the entire school that morning.

With less than a month left before the postgraduate entrance exam registration, senior students are starting to get anxious these days.

In the past two days, dozens of students have come to his office to complain, and some have even gone to the academic affairs office to report the situation.

In previous years, many students scored among the top in the written exam, but failed to pass the first round of the interview and were eliminated, falling into all sorts of traps.

Han Tao prepared a special lesson plan for this purpose, compiling the "three magic weapons for interviews" he had used in his previous life into the courseware, intending to explain them in detail to hundreds of students.

There are also some senior students who are not preparing for postgraduate entrance exams but are preparing to find jobs. Their resumes are a mess, and some people even ask them for advice. So I plan to explain this issue as well.

As he was thinking, he pressed the electronic switch for the garage door. At the same time, the carved wooden door of the Jiang family next door opened, and Jiang Nansun came out.

Today she was wearing a light apricot-colored knitted cardigan, paired with straight-leg jeans and clean off-white sneakers. She had a small vintage leather handbag slung over her shoulder, and a hint of worry in her eyes.

Upon seeing Han Tao, she forced a smile and greeted him, "Good morning, Teacher Han!"

"Good morning, Nan Sun." Han Tao greeted her gently as she approached. "You're very punctual. Are we going to school together again today?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Nansun shook his head, a hint of barely concealed annoyance in his eyes: "Thank you, Teacher Han. I'm not going to school today; I'm going to the Platinum Hotel to see my aunt."

She has an old house that needs renovation, and Zhang Anren even drew up the plans. But that Wang Yongzheng guy, I don't know what kind of spell he's cast on my aunt, keeps saying the plans aren't good. I need to go to my aunt and try to persuade her again.

After saying that, she turned her phone screen towards Han Tao. The location of the hotel was clearly marked on the map. However, it was the morning rush hour, and traffic was slow on the main roads. Online queues for buses would take at least ten minutes.

She made a point of leaving early in the morning to meet Daisy before she went out for her social engagements; otherwise, she wouldn't have time to plead her case today.

Han Tao glanced at the navigation route, looked at his watch, turned and gestured to the passenger door, his tone amiable:

"I'll be passing by the hotel on my way to school, so don't waste time waiting for a ride. I'll take you there."

Jiang Nansun nodded without hesitation, "Thank you, then I'll trouble you, Teacher Han."

"It's on my way, no need to be polite." Han Tao said as he got into the driver's seat, and Jiang Nansun quickly opened the car door and got into the passenger seat. The car drove smoothly out of the alley.

  

Traffic was slow on the streets; if I hadn't left early and had plenty of time, I would definitely have been late.

Jiang Nansun repeatedly rubbed the strap of his satchel with his fingers, his mind filled with the troubles of how Wang Yongzheng had scribbled a few lines on a napkin and defeated Zhang Anren's blueprints.

Han Tao focused on driving ahead, but out of the corner of his eye he noticed that she seemed preoccupied. However, he didn't ask her about her personal matters, but instead chatted casually about everyday things.

When the invitation for the evening was mentioned, Jiang Nansun snapped out of her daze and gave a few soft replies.

Then, turning to the side, she quietly asked Han Tao for advice on her academic plans:

"Professor Han, I've thought it through. I still want to pursue a doctorate. This time it's not because of my dad, it's because I want to do it myself."

"But you're right, I can't just bury myself in my studies. I want to do an internship, but I don't know what kind of company would be suitable."

Han Tao kept his eyes on the road ahead and kept a steady grip on the steering wheel. Upon hearing her words, he calmly offered sound advice, providing a clear and realistic analysis:

"Whether you plan to go directly into employment after completing your master's degree or do an internship during your doctoral studies, the best, most accessible, and most resource-rich channel is never to directly submit your resume to companies."

Instead, utilize the resources around you and seek help from your master's supervisor.

Because this is the largest network of connections most people can access during their student years, and also the ceiling of their resources.

Jiang Nansun was slightly taken aback, his eyes full of doubt: "I remember you mentioned it once, but my supervisor is usually only responsible for classroom teaching and thesis guidance. I never thought I could ask him to recommend an internship."

"That's right, I mentioned this issue casually during a planning class before."

Han Tao slowed down the car and patiently explained, "This is a key point that many students miss."

In particular, most supervisors who can lead master's level projects also serve as corporate consultants and industry project reviewers outside of school.

They consistently hold large, long-term cooperative projects with government agencies, enterprises, and leading companies in various industries, and they also reserve internship opportunities within the organization year-round.

Therefore, a recommendation from a mentor carries significantly more weight than submitting your resume on your own.

Companies will give us priority, and the internships will focus on core business operations, not menial or menial tasks.

He paused here, letting her digest the information for a moment before continuing:

"If you are determined to pursue a doctorate, then participating in a complete project with your supervisor, accumulating project results, and publishing academic papers will be the most valuable resume when applying for a doctorate."

If you're planning to get a job, this internship experience at a top-tier project, endorsed by your mentor, will be enough to give you a significant advantage over most competitors on your resume.

Therefore, instead of aimlessly applying to numerous jobs and wasting your energy, it's better to proactively and honestly communicate your plans with a mentor and strive for internship opportunities in projects. This is the most cost-effective option.

Han Tao's insightful and pragmatic analysis hit the nail on the head regarding Jiang Nansun's confusion.

She silently processed the situation for a while, and a huge weight was lifted from her heart, but she was then troubled by the emotional entanglement with Zhang Anren.

She hesitated several times before finally speaking in a low voice, "Teacher Han, there's something personal I need to ask you about. I haven't found the right person to help me with this, and I'd like to hear your opinion today..."

Han Tao listened quietly to Jiang Nansun's troubles, his tone calm and neutral, impartial and unbiased, without a single judgment. He simply posed a fundamental question for her to find the answer herself:

"Actually, I think instead of dwelling on these things, you should calm down and objectively ask yourself, why are you willing to be with Zhang Anren?"

Do you genuinely like him as a person, admire his character and ambition, and acknowledge his abilities and attitude?

Or is it simply because he and your father are two completely different types of people, and you feel that he is more stable and more suitable for you in comparison?

Or perhaps you simply crave the emotional satisfaction derived from his complete obedience and meticulous care in every aspect of your life?

Only by distinguishing these three states of mind can you truly see what you really want in your heart and make the best choices.

After a few words, Jiang Nansun sat blankly in the passenger seat, lost in thought. The straightforward question had both clarified and confused his chaotic thoughts, leaving him unable to answer for a moment.

Just then, Han Tao's car slowly slowed down and came to a steady stop in the drop-off area at the main entrance of the Platinum Hotel.

"We're here." He turned to look at the girl beside him, who was lost in thought, and reminded her.

Jiang Nansun snapped out of his daze, quickly composed himself, unbuckled his seatbelt, and thanked them.

"Thank you, Teacher Han. I really appreciate your guidance today. I will calm down and think about it carefully."

You're welcome. Feel free to call me anytime if you need anything.

Han Tao waved his hand, watched Jiang Nansun walk into the hotel's revolving glass doors, then turned the car around and sped off in the direction of his senior.