Chapter 233: The Girl is Missing (Part 1)

Li Zhi was somewhat dazed.

Who was looking for him?

“Zhao Qingfeng!”

Teacher Wang Chongming waved and shouted, “Come down quickly, do me a favor. He came specifically for you, wanting to ask some questions. This young man is really decent, even brought us a lot of local specialties, just half an hour of your time. He’s the top scorer in Science, though he didn’t attend our university, but it’s a small world, right? Eventually, paths cross.”

Mountains do not meet, but people do.

Teacher Wang Chongming really liked Zhao Qingfeng, especially since Zhao was particularly good at communicating, not only bringing local products but also a few bottles of Maotai, claiming it was a special visit to express gratitude. Who wouldn’t like that?

Li Zhi didn’t want to go.

Though Peking University was famous, its rigid dogmatism didn’t match his experiences studying in the West, so he wasn’t keen.

“I won’t go, it’s just more pointless formalities!”

“It’s not! Definitely not! This young man runs a tech company in his provincial city, really has some skills, and loves computers. I tell you, the internet cafe management system that the students were talking about the other day was developed by his company. Don’t you want to see it?”

Now that sounded more interesting.

Li Zhi had noticed the internet cafe management system and had been wanting to dissect its code.

“Alright then, wait for me.”

Temporarily setting aside his complex emotions, he washed his face, went downstairs, and returned to Peking University with Teacher Wang.

At that moment.

Zhao Qingfeng was waiting in Teacher Wang’s office.

As the two returned, Zhao Qingfeng immediately stood up, shaking Li Zhi’s hand, “Teacher Li, hello! I’ve read the papers you published online before, very interesting and beneficial! I also wrote one, although it’s quite inferior, not very significant.”

“Oh?”

Li Zhi was very interested in academics, “You’ve published too?”

Zhao Qingfeng nodded, sharing some past experiences.

His paper might not have been famous in general academic circles.

But in the computer industry, it was considered visionary.

Although it was Zhao Qingfeng’s first foray.

In Li Zhi’s eyes, it was already a seed worth nurturing, which made him quite happy, “I’ve read your article twice, the suggestions were good, and the future prospects and ideas were reasonable. Honestly, I learned a lot from it.”

Most scholars are very humble.

In such an environment, Zhao Qingfeng naturally couldn’t talk about romance or joke around like he did with Shen Lingyao.

They had a polite and serious conversation about the article.

Then, the topic changed.

Zhao Qingfeng posed two questions.

Li Zhi answered each one, not only agreeing with the questions raised but also providing detailed answers.

The distance between them closed instantly.

Having received Maotai, Teacher Wang naturally had nothing but good things to say, adding, “Teacher Li, this kid is really good, worth nurturing! Though he’s not from our university, all scholars are one family, right? If he has questions, help him out. I’ll take you out for a meal when I’m free.”

Li Zhi nodded, “Any more questions?”

Having said enough, Zhao Qingfeng sighed, “There’s one more issue. Besides solving some technical problems for my small company, I also hoped Teacher Li could introduce me to a few highly capable individuals. I know you have many students. My company is just starting, in its initial stage of development, and I’m short of talented people around me, so I came here hoping for your help.”

He was very polite.

He also praised the academic environment in the capital and the advancements in computer science, making Teacher Wang nod in agreement.

Li Zhi was a bit troubled, “I do know a few people I could recommend, but your place is too far, nearby would be fine.”

Zhao Qingfeng sighed helplessly, “Yes, the north is too far, and the scenery isn’t as nice. We don’t have the sea, and economically we’re not as developed as the capital or the south. Plus, I’m young, born in 1982, only 18 or 19, and I rushed to start a company driven by my interests, trying to venture into the blue ocean. You both say, with such fierce competition, isn’t this like drowning me in the sea? I’m really afraid of water.”

Talking about other things was fine.

But the moment he mentioned being born in 1982 and fearing water, Li Zhi’s heart skipped a beat.

Could it be?

Oh, heavens!

What a coincidence!

His mind was tumultuous, but he kept a calm facade, “Little Zhao, I’m about ten years older than you, eh, you were born in 1982, what month and day?”

At this, Teacher Wang interjected, “Little Zhao, don’t mind it, Teacher Li usually loves studying fate, I Ching, and such, we don’t understand it.”

Zhao Qingfeng waved it off, “I don’t mind, I believe in fate too. I was born on May 4, 1982.”

At those words.

Li Zhi’s mind buzzed.

He struggled to contain his excitement, indirectly probing with many questions, as if making casual conversation.

Yes!

Confirmed.

It was him, it was him, indeed him, the young hero!

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