Scholar's Advanced Technological System - Chapter 334
Chapter 334: Teaching Assistant’s Job
It had been a while since Lu Zhou step foot into his office at the Princeton Institute for Advanced Study.
Vera could still contact him through email a few days ago, but now Lu Zhou didn’t even reply to her anymore.
Professor Pierre Deligne, who once served as a tutor for Professor Lu, said that this kind of closed-door research where one was completely isolated from the outside world was a unique way for Professor Lu to think. Not replying to emails meant that Lu Zhou was getting closer to the solution…
However, as Lu Zhou’s assistant and student, Vera was worried.
Actually, it wasn’t only Vera that was worried; Qin Yue and all of the students were also worried about what happened to him.
Therefore, Hardy proposed for the group to take some time out on the weekends to visit Professor Lu.
At the very least, they could confirm whether their professor was still alive…
“Jesus… There’s dust on the door handle. When was the last time our professor left the house?” Hardy looked at the dust on his hand and said, “I’ll definitely die if I stay in the house for a month.”
He was a member of the Princeton Football Club and played football every evening. If he couldn’t play for some reason, he would feel uncomfortable the next day.
Is there really someone that can lock themselves inside their house for over a month, away from society?
Hardy would die if it were him.
Qin Yue said, “This is the difference between our professor and you. If you spent less time playing football and more time on research, I bet we would progress much faster.”
The two guys were getting beaten by the little girl. Even Qin Yue, who was usually quite reserved, couldn’t help but criticize his teammate.
“Nope,” Hardy shook his head and said, “the reason is the difference in IQ.”
Vera: “…”
Qin Yue: “…”
Jerick: “…”
Wei Wen: “…”
The Brazilian guy saw that his friends were not speaking, and he scratched his head as he asked, “Why are you guys looking at me?”
I’m embarrassed…
Jerick smiled and said, “Nothing… I just think that it takes courage to admit this. I admire you!”
Hardy smiled and patted his friend’s shoulder as he said, “You’re right, we’re the same.”
Vera, Qin Yue, Wei Wen, and Jerick: “…”
F*ck sake!
However, it made sense, and they couldn’t refute this.
Wei Wen coughed and said, “Don’t forget what we’re here to do. Qin Yue, go ring the doorbell.”
Qin Yue said, “But… You do it.”
Wei Wen: “…”
The two guys stood in front of the door; no one moved.
It wasn’t just Qin Yue and Wei Wen, even the playful Hardy didn’t touch the doorbell.
Although everyone wanted to know how Lu Zhou was doing, no one wanted to interrupt his thought process. Even Professor Lu, who was normally very easygoing, might blame them…
The original clear blue sky gradually became darker.
A cloud seemed to have blocked the sunshine.
It was like something big was about to happen.
Vera pointed at the thick black clouds and said, “It’s getting dark, I think it’s about to rain.”
This was between spring and summer, so the weather was always unpredictable.
Hardy said, “Perfect, we can hide from the rain.”
He was interrupted.
The dusty door was pushed open.
Lu Zhou walked out of the house and was about to go to the garage. When he noticed his students, he was stunned.
“What… are you guys doing here?”
Qin Yue said, “Hardy was worried that you got carbon monoxide poisoning and planned to visit you…”
Hardy suddenly panicked. “Hey bro, I never said that!”
Lu Zhou: “…”
Lu Zhou liked the fireplace.
But it was summer; what kind of insane person would start a fire!
Vera quietly said, “Professor, you haven’t taught your number theory class for a long time, and your students miss you. The class is over in two weeks, so you should start preparing for the exam.”
“I’m a bit busy.” Lu Zhou rubbed his nose and looked at the little girl as he asked, “The final exam… Can you write it?”
I feel like my job as a professor is a bit too easy, I have barely even seen my students.
Maybe I should give the girl a raise?
Vera couldn’t refuse a request like this. Instead, she blushed and said, “Okay…”
Jerick noticed Professor Lu’s car keys, and he asked curiously, “Professor, do you plan on going out?”
“Yeah.” Lu Zhou looked at his students and asked, “Who here has a driver’s license? Who’s familiar with New York roads?”
Hardy and Jerick both raised their hands.
Hardy looked particularly enthusiastic.
However, Lu Zhou ignored him and threw the car keys to Jerick.
“Take me to Columbia University, I’m visiting an acquaintance there.”
Hardy said, “Professor, I know how to drive too.”
Lu Zhou said, “Maybe you do, but I don’t trust your driving.”
Hardy: “…”
Jerick got the care keys and went to the garage. He then drove the Ford Explorer into the driveway.
Lu Zhou was riding shotgun when Hardy said, “It’s going to rain heavily soon, is it fine leaving now?”
Lu Zhou put his seat belt on and looked outside before he said, “A rainstorm can’t stop me.”
Jerick said with excitement, “You… succeeded?”
“You could say that, but there’s still one more step.” Lu Zhou closed his eyes and said, “I’m going to sleep now, wake me up when we arrive.”
It didn’t take long before Lu Zhou started to snore.
He hadn’t slept in a long time.
The only thing he wanted to do now was to sleep…
