Super God-Level Top Student

"No need, Dean Xu, it wasn't tiring at all. I finally dragged Qiao Ze out of the lab to let him see how lively the campus is. Otherwise, he'd be in the lab all day and would lose all his vitality, don't you agree, Brother Qiao?"

"Mmm." Qiao Ze replied noncommittally.

Xu Dajiang really wanted to say that Qiao Ze hardly had any vitality no matter where he was.

However, when he turned to look at Qiao Ze, he noticed the boy was staring at him, seemingly in deep thought, and a sense of tightness gripped him.

But before he could express himself, Qiao Ze spoke up: "Dean Xu, I have a suggestion."

"Oh, what's the suggestion? Tell me."

"I think the new students at the School of Mathematics should take another streaming test before starting school."

Xu Dajiang blinked, relieved, and quickly said, "Oh, that? You might not know this, but there's already a streaming test in English and mathematics for all freshmen after they enroll. This year's test is scheduled to start tomorrow afternoon."

"I know about that, but that's the school's streaming test, which all majors have to take. Su Mucheng told me, and I've also asked Zhang Zhou, he thinks the questions are very easy. I suggest that we should have a separate streaming exam within the college. It should be slightly more difficult." Qiao Ze earnestly corrected.

Zhang Zhou, initially confused, especially after hearing Qiao Ze's remark "Zhang Zhou thinks the questions are very easy", felt his life turning gray, but when Qiao Ze mentioned holding a streaming exam within the college with a higher difficulty, suddenly he was excited.

Sure enough, it had to be God Qiao. The hardships they went through, now the freshmen were going to experience it too?

...

"Hmm..." Xu Dajiang was conflicted and asked, "Is it really necessary?"

"If what you mentioned earlier about the goals for building up the School of Mathematics is serious, then yes." Qiao Ze responded.

"Oh, then briefly explain your reasons." Xu Dajiang took a deep breath, ready to listen.

"When I went to get some sour plum drink earlier, I heard some freshmen discussing earnestly how the United States has now launched satellites with resolutions of 1 millimeter. The person explaining it sounded convincing, and those listening didn't realize that this almost violates the most basic laws of physics.

This shows that many freshmen do not meet the most basic requirements for studying advanced mathematics and physics." Qiao Ze argued with reason.

Xu Dajiang was stunned, and then felt stifled. Clearly, Qiao Ze should not have come to mingle with the freshmen.

He then impulsively asked, "You didn't get into an argument with those freshmen, did you?"

As soon as the words left his mouth, Xu Dajiang realized he'd asked a dumb question.

As expected, the look Qiao Ze gave him altered, making him feel that he was also becoming stupid.

Anyone else would have just thought it was annoying boasting about America, but somehow, their own Qiao Ze thought about a streaming exam? Who else would bring up such nonsense during orientation? If he found out who it was, he'd probably pack them off straight back home.

Fortunately, after a moment of silence, Qiao Ze still gave face and answered, "I'm not that bored."

"Cough cough, right, right, I knew you wouldn't be so bored. So, what do you think is the appropriate difficulty for the test paper? And what exactly do you mean by a streaming exam?" Xu Dajiang graciously responded.

"The first day I came to the school, I did a set of exam questions. I think that difficulty is just about right. Also, we should add some basic physics questions to the paper. By streaming, I mean that if their performance isn't up to par, we could suggest these students switch to other departments, like Materials Science College." Qiao Ze seriously offered his suggestion.

"Hmm..." Xu Dajiang felt he was at his wits' end...

Use that set of questions for the freshmen?

If those who don't meet the standard were all to transfer, the School of Mathematics would barely have any students left this year.

Whether each department could even retain one class was a question.

His head was throbbing painfully, it was a pity that Li Jian Gao wasn't around at this time.

With no alternatives, he had to step in and reason with Qiao Ze himself.

"Qiao Ze, the situation is like this, the development goals for the School of Mathematics I've told you about are certainly true, and they won't change. But you need to consider that university recruitment is nationwide, and the educational standards in each province vary greatly, even the textbooks used are different.

Therefore, if the entrance exams are directly cut-and-dried, and the unqualified students are all streamed out, wouldn't that be too unfair to those students from less developed educational regions? Right?"

Xu Dajiang said, trying to persuade him gently.

Qiao Ze thought about it and then nodded his head.

As long as the other party made sense, he was willing to listen.

"Also, the plans I've told you about are ultimately for the future. The college disciplinary rankings haven't started yet, and in June, recruitment will already have begun. Our School of Mathematics is only rated B+, so it is indeed difficult to attract more excellent students.

If we could raise the rating of the School of Mathematics to A or even A+ this year, and be among the top nationwide in the future, that's when we could possibly attract more excellent students. Don't you agree?"

Xu Dajiang explained further.

Qiao Ze thought about it again and nodded once more.

Xu Dajiang smiled and said, "I'm glad you understand. However, what you suggested also makes sense. I think it's necessary to have an internal class placement exam in the college, so let's split the classes. We need to teach according to their abilities.

For students with weaker foundations, let the professors and lecturers modify their lesson plans to go slower initially, giving them time to bolster their basics. Let those kids with a good foundation learn deeper. What do you think?"

Since it was Qiao Ze's first time making suggestions to him, Xu Dajiang felt he must give him this face.

"Oh, that's good," Qiao Ze nodded and then said, "Could you send me a copy of that college rating standard you mentioned?"

"No problem, no problem, I'll send it to your email once I get back to my office," Xu Dajiang immediately responded.

Qiao Ze nodded.

"Alright then, carry on with your work, I should get going. Oh, and don't forget to eat. If they haven't brought a meal..." Xu Dajiang didn't finish his sentence when he saw his student Liu Chenfeng, holding several boxes that were clearly filled with food, eagerly walking their way.

Seeing the smug look on his face, Xu Dajiang couldn't help but frown.

It wasn't long ago, the memories hadn't completely cooled down.

The moment he saw the man, Xu Dajiang's mind was flooded with the outrageous words Liu Chenfeng had said over the phone two days ago...

"Food is here... Oh, you're here too, mentor? Have you eaten? Why don't you join us? I've ordered six dishes, all full portions." Liu Chenfeng, seeing Xu Dajiang, paused for half a second and then invited him warmly.

"No thanks, you go ahead and eat. By the way, you've been busy recently, haven't you? I think I asked you to come to my office to discuss your PhD proposal, but you never showed up?" Xu Dajiang asked with a furrowed brow.

"Ah, you see, my memory, I almost forgot to report to you; I'm planning on starting the proposal later. The new subject from the young boss is quite challenging, a great opportunity for me to develop. I want to improve myself through this new project and maybe, just maybe, I'll come up with a better idea and find a more valuable topic for my thesis."

Liu Chenfeng quickly explained.

Xu Dajiang glared at him and turned to Qiao Ze with a changed expression: "Qiao Ze, please keep a strict eye on him for me. Have him do more work; don't let him idle too much. Chenfeng is actually a decent person, but the moment you stop supervising him, he starts to slack off."

"Sure," Qiao Ze replied.

"Alright, hurry up and eat. If it doesn't suit your taste, have him buy something else, I'm leaving now." After dropping this line, Xu Dajiang gave Liu Chenfeng another glare and strode away.

Liu Chenfeng heaved a sigh of relief and immediately started serving the food onto the table, calling out enthusiastically, "Come and eat while it's hot; it won't taste as good once it cools."

Zhang Zhou was utterly bewildered.

He just felt he shouldn't have gone home this summer. Just how many exciting stories had he missed out on!