Cute Brother Badass Family Protector

Chapter 153: Old Rival

Professor Tang may be aware that he cannot incorporate other commitments into his schedule.

But he kept thinking about it.

As this thought once again came to Tan Mo's mind, Professor Tang requested his presence in the staff room.

Professor Tang smirked at him. He looks very friendly.

“Professor Tang, don't smile at me like this. If you have something to say to me, just get to the point.” Tan Mo found his smile somewhat cunning.

Professor Tang: “....”.

“I came up with a question for you. I want you to try answering.”

He claims that it is just one question. However, Professor Tang ended up digging up a stack of A4 paper that had been clamped down.

It was as thick as the textbooks he had when he was in elementary school.

Tan Mo: “....”.

When Professor Tang saw the despair on Tan Mo's face, he seemed to rejoice at his misfortune. “It's not about the regular test. It was an open question, not a multiple choice question. They cover a large number of topics, examples of which are the impact of historical characters, as well as the timeline of historical events. You will be tested on the current and future influences of these events, as well as your views on the matter. Of course, this is completely different from anything you would see in a college exam. That type of question is too shallow.”

“Questions raised by you will definitely not be superficial.” Tan Mo didn't even need to read it to understand this fact.

Professor Tang was intrigued by Tan Mo's bitter expression.

This girl is so lazy. But he's very clever.

“Please don't cry. The most capable people are subject to the most jobs.” Professor Tang smiled.

“Although all these questions do not require an answer throughout the essay, a few sentences will also not be enough to answer them. Hence, you do not need to rush to finish it and hand it to me. The question is college-level and covers post-graduate topics as well."

“Go and read. This is not a closed book exam.”

Professor Tang rubbed his finger against his beard as he looked at her. Then he said, “If you do research from Finance and China majors simultaneously, you will have exceeded the amount of content studied by 90 percent of students at Beijing University.”

He felt that 90 percent was a conservative estimate.

At Beijing University, a student who focuses on one major has to work hard just to keep up.

Tan Mo works in three majors.

Although Tan Mo did not attend any lessons from the History and China majors, he was still mentored by Professor Tang and Professor Gu. So he was preoccupied with all the other Chinese and History students.

Other students were envious of the mentee status that professors could enjoy. They can receive personal guidance from professors, be the subject of admiration, and enjoy the benefits of their connections.

However, the other students were unaware of how much pressure this mentee exerted on them.

“I will not make you rush to send you this exam paper.” Professor Tang chuckled.

“What if you finish it by the end of this semester. Leave it to me when you're done.”

“Good.” Although Tan Mo felt extremely lazy, he would never ignore the responsibility given to him. He would never avoid them either.

As long as he had made a commitment, he would definitely make his best efforts.

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When Tan Mo left, Professor Tang left the staff room with a grin on his face.

He had not told Tan Mo that this series of exam questions was part of the entry requirements to his research team.

When he formed the team, he had compiled a list of names.

They are the names of students who have a good impression.

However, the number is too large. There is a limit to the number of people who can join his team.

So he decided to share a set of questions and ask the candidates to solve them.

Through the results, he would choose the last member that would enter the team.

The disciples of Professor Gu had fully accepted Tan Mo.

But he wasn't sure how his own students would react.

As long as Tan Mo finished it and graduated, he could give his answer to the other students in the team.

There is nothing more convincing than pure talent.

Tan Mo was still unaware that he would have trouble avoiding joining Professor Tang's research team.

At that moment, he was dragging his bag towards Professor Gu's research room.

As soon as he entered the building, he took the elevator.

As he stepped out of the elevator, he saw a man the same age as Professor Gu walking in front of him.

He probably got out of the elevator that was adjacent to him.

Tan Mo didn't think too much about it. He walked right behind her.

However, as he walked, he realized that the man was walking in the same direction as him.

When they reached the door of the research room, the man entered first.

Just as Tan Mo was about to enter, he heard the man laughing. “Hahaha. Old Gu, how are you?”

However, Professor Gu did not seem too happy to meet him.

Tan Mo stepped in and quietly found a seat as he began to observe what was going on.

He remained silent and did not reveal himself.

Moreover, everyone's attention was focused on the man who had suddenly entered.

Even if Wang Yuemu and the team were to realize his presence, they would not have time to greet him.

Since everyone was already so familiar now, there was actually no need for greetings.

Tan Mo found an inconspicuous spot and sat down.

He was blocked by a computer screen. Only half of his forehead was visible from behind the scenes.

“Liu Jicheng, why are you here?” Professor Gu seemed unhappy with his arrival.

This was the first time Tan Mo had seen Professor Gu seem displeased at seeing anyone. He became a little curious.

Wang Yuemu and team greeted him politely, “Professor Liu.”

They clearly recognized him.

Tan Mo hid behind his computer. After all, he had no idea who this man was.

Professor Liu quickly returned their greetings. He gave his greetings without seeing who was in the room.

He turned his gaze back to Professor Gu. “Hei, Old Gu. Why are you still treating me so coldly?”

Professor Gu snorted. He could not be bothered to answer.

Professor Liu did not put it in his heart. He's babbling. “I've brought my students on an exchange trip. My students are taking a look at Beijing University right now. I was really bored, so I came to visit you.”

“Ha ha.” Professor Gu put on a fake smile. “Since you have seen me, you should go and find your student now.”

“Do not worry, there are other teachers leading the group.” Professor Liu waved his hand, completely unperturbed. “At first, I wasn't scheduled to join.”

He was someone who called Professor Gu as Old Gu. He most likely held a certain position of authority.

“However, I realized that I could visit you during this trip. That's why I decided to come with.” Professor Liu did not seem to mind Professor Gu's unfriendly attitude.

“Eh, why are you so cold?” Professor Liu laughed once more. “I can't believe I specifically came to visit you.”

“Ha ha.” Professor Gu could only laugh coldly.

“Oh, right, have you chosen your participants for the Ancient Text Competition?”

“I haven't decided.” Professor Gu did not bother to give him any further explanation. “I'm usually busy with research. I have no intention of seeking fame. Even if we participate, it's just a formality.”

“Eh? You can't try to protect your reputation, can you? If Beijing University were to lose, you would be completely humiliated. Therefore, you claim that it is just a formality. That will make it look as if your team has never put in a lot of effort and that you are giving way to us Professor Liu said mockingly.