Chapter 219: Going to the Gao’s Dinner Party (Part 1/4)

After breakfast, Tang Feng set off for the Mathematics Department building.

Along the way, many students recognized him.

“My goodness! Isn’t that our school’s Tang Feng? It feels like it’s been a while since I last saw him!”

“It’s normal not to see him. He is now the head of our school’s Mathematics Department!”

“When I first heard this news, I thought it was fake! After all, he is still just a freshman in the Mathematics Department! Even if his achievements in mathematics are high, it’s impossible for him to be the head of the department!”

“Unfortunately, reality is more magical than we can imagine! It’s said that he became the head of the department thanks to the strong recommendation of the previous head!”

“Wasn’t the Mathematics Department’s previous head Academician Gao Mingzhou? From this, we can see that Academician Gao truly cherishes talent!”

“Not just Academician Gao, but also Academician Lin! They both highly value Tang Feng’s future!”

“Tang Feng’s mathematical abilities are indeed strong! However, it’s estimated that some professors in the department might not accept him. After all, his qualifications are too shallow.”

“Regardless, he is now the head of the Mathematics Department! As for how the department will develop, we will have to wait a few years to see! But with his influence, probably more outstanding students will apply for the Mathematics Department!”

While everyone was discussing, Tang Feng had already arrived at the editorial office.

The colleagues in the editorial office also greeted him.

“Professor Lin! Academician Gao called me last night and asked me to come over to help proofread some manuscripts,” Tang Feng said.

“Okay!” Lin Zhiyuan nodded, saying, “I’ve already proofread them once. If you find any problems, just point them out.”

“Also, here are two mathematical papers I’ve recently written. Please take a look. If there are no issues, I’d like to publish them in the next issue of ‘Mathematical Monthly,'” Tang Feng said, handing over the file bag.

“That’s really great!” Lin Zhiyuan’s mood became somewhat excited.

Recently, because Tang Feng had not submitted any manuscripts, they had not received any particularly outstanding submissions!

If this continued, the impact factor of ‘Mathematical Monthly’ might decline!

Although some domestic mathematicians had already chosen to submit their manuscripts to ‘Mathematical Monthly’, due to strength reasons, they were somewhat unsatisfactory.

Tang Feng began proofreading the manuscripts.

He picked out some errors.

Then he made corrections.

Lin Zhiyuan did not feel upset seeing this.

Instead, he felt very relieved.

After all, this meant Tang Feng was even better than him!

As a scholar, he hoped to see his juniors surpass him!

Especially someone as young as Tang Feng!

He was confident that under Tang Feng’s leadership, the Mathematics Department of Jingcheng University would definitely enter a more glorious era!

After finishing up, Tang Feng left the editorial office and happened to run into Su Ming and others!

“Boss!” Su Ming and the others greeted him eagerly upon seeing him.

“Why are you guys here?” Tang Feng was puzzled.

“We have classes here!” Zhang Hao answered.

“Where’s Zihang?” Tang Feng asked.

“He’s at the company! He hardly comes to class anymore.”

The other classmates, upon seeing Tang Feng, also came forward to greet him.

However, because Tang Feng was the head of the department, they obviously became more restrained.

Tang Feng knew they were nervous.

He chatted with them for a while, then left with Su Ming and Zhang Hao.

“What do you guys want to eat for lunch? My treat!” Tang Feng offered.

“What about Sister-in-Law? Don’t you need to accompany her?” Su Ming asked.

“She’s having lunch with Ning Xiao and the others,” Tang Feng answered.

“What do you want to eat?” Zhang Hao asked.

“I’m okay with anything.”

“I heard there’s a new restaurant near the school, shall we try it?” Su Ming suggested.

“Okay!” Tang Feng nodded in agreement.

Then, the trio went to the newly opened restaurant.

The waiter led them to a private room upstairs.

They ate and chatted.

“Boss, what have you been busy with lately? We didn’t want to disturb you, afraid of holding up your important matters,” Su Ming said, taking a sip of tea.

“Just busy. A lot of things. Tomorrow, I still have to go to Daocheng District,” Tang Feng answered.

“I feel like after this New Year’s return, you’ve been noticeably busier than before. Take care of yourself, don’t work too hard,” Su Ming cautioned.

“I know,” Tang Feng nodded, saying, “It’s just that there are too many things I need to do. Otherwise, once this opportunity passes, there won’t be another chance.”

“Boss, to be honest, I really admire you! If it were me, I might only focus on making more achievements in mathematics,” Su Ming said.

“My thoughts are similar to Su Ming’s. You’re now the head of the Mathematics Department, both your social status and income are quite good. There’s no need to make yourself so tired,” Zhang Hao said.

“The capable ones work harder! Although my life is a bit harder now, compared to Academician Gao and other older scholars, it’s still far from enough! They’re of such an age and still working hard! If I relax now, I’d feel guilty,” Tang Feng laughed.

“That’s true,” Su Ming nodded, saying, “Our generation’s life is worlds apart compared to theirs!”

“Why can we live such good lives? It’s actually because they exchanged their youth for it. If they hadn’t worked hard, our lives now would definitely be much harder,” Tang Feng said lightly.

“Boss, hearing you say this, I feel guilty. It seems I need to work harder too,” Su Ming said somewhat sheepishly.

“Working hard is necessary. If you don’t work hard now, do you plan to wait until later? By that time, even if you want to work hard, you might not be able to,” Tang Feng said.

He spoke from experience.

Before his rebirth, he was nearly forty years old.

His physical functions began to decline rapidly after the age of thirty-five!

This was even though he wasn’t married and didn’t have to run around for a wife and children all day. Otherwise, his physical condition would only have gotten worse.

When young, one indeed should work hard.

Otherwise, when youth is gone, it will be too late for regrets.

However, many people don’t think this way when they are young.

They believe they will remain young forever!

That they will always be vigorous!

That they will never be knocked down by life!

“Boss, don’t worry! We will definitely work hard! We also hope to make our families live better lives!” Su Ming pledged earnestly.

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