He Dong perked up and said, "Absolutely! I've always suspected that our department's cunning Director Mu spent a fortune and pulled some strings to recruit someone from a prestigious place like Cambridge. If someone truly wants to study mathematics, they would naturally choose one of those renowned international schools, where there are dedicated math research groups gathering the world's mathematical geniuses. The sparks that fly there are definitely beyond what we can compare to here, right, Long Yong? Aren't you heading to Foreign Country soon?"
Rao Jie looked at Long Yong in surprise upon hearing this.
Long Yong nodded and replied, "From a professional standpoint, that's indeed the case. I also plan to go to Foreign Country to continue my research. Although I'm not as talented as Professor Wu, I really enjoy studying mathematics. So, I will focus on my studies and research there, and when I've achieved something, I'll return home."
After hearing this, Rao Jie thought of Wu Rong's situation and couldn't help but feel a twinge of sadness.
Noticing Rao Jie's expression, Long Yong asked, "What's wrong? Is Professor Wu coming back?"
Rao Jie quickly shook her head and said, "I don't know; I'm just a bit curious about that."
He Dong couldn't help but interject, "I don't have much talent; I've already felt my limits at this point. But Professor Wu is truly impressive. I used to think that people like Long Yong were already remarkable, but after getting to know Director Mu and Professor Wu, I realized how shallow my understanding was."
Long Yong raised an eyebrow and said, "You can praise them all you want, but it sounds like you're putting me down in comparison!"
He Dong shot Long Yong a flirtatious glance and replied, "Come on! Didn't Director Mu and Professor Wu discuss us when they first took over? Back then, everyone admired those two immensely. But after getting familiar with them, the illusion faded a bit; their personalities are really..."
Rao Jie suddenly became curious about how Wu Rong appeared to her compared to others. She wanted He Dong to elaborate.
He Dong smiled and said, "Although the professor and the director have very different personalities—one is a cold-faced lion and the other a smiling tiger—they both show an admirable seriousness towards their work. It seems that once they decide to do something, no matter the challenges ahead, they will see it through. That's something most people struggle with; they often just talk big without action. I'm someone who tends to give up halfway through—just all talk."
Rao Jie knew this about He Dong; he was the type with boundless curiosity but also had a short attention span. When he was interested in something, he would dive in for a bit, but once his interest waned or he faced obstacles, he would quickly shift focus.
"People who give their all in everything are truly charismatic. After getting to know them better, I realized why my previous days felt so dull—I want to find something worth fighting for too, to become someone like them."
"I originally planned to go with the flow and finish my master's degree at a decent school before continuing on for my PhD—just for appearances' sake. But now I've realized that's not going to work for me. With my personality, I really can't settle down to do research. Of course, there's also the issue of not being smart enough; I don't want to waste time treating it like a chore anymore. So I've already started taking action."
"While lofty ambitions may be hard to achieve all at once, I'll start with what I can do around me." He Dong finished with a proud smile directed at Rao Jie.
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