Xu Haochen gave her concise and comprehensive advice, "It's not bad to work hard, but in addition to working hard, you also have to know how to show your advantages and take the initiative to fight for it. The key to taking the initiative is communication. Don't expect the other party to take the initiative to guess your thoughts.
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"Thank you, senior brother."
Chen Ning was enlightened. She was indeed better at working silently. She always thought that if she had done enough, Professor Zhao would be able to feel her efforts.
But in fact, among Professor Zhao’s students, which one doesn’t work hard?
After putting down her cell phone, she began to prepare materials for Professor Zhao's exchange activities abroad. She reviewed her thoughts again, and went to Professor Zhao's office with "vigor and high spirits" the next morning to introduce herself.
What she didn't expect was that her roommate Tao Kaiyan arrived at Professor Zhao's office one step earlier than her and was currently having a conversation.
When Professor Zhao saw her coming, he asked her to sit down and asked, "What's the matter?"
Tao Kaiyan also looked at her at the same time.
Chen Ning guessed that she might have come to see the professor for exchange abroad, so she said: "You are busy first, I will talk about it later."
Professor Zhao asked directly: "Is it also about the quota for studying abroad?"
Chen Ning could only nod her head and said yes.
Professor Zhao: "Kaiyan also came to me for this matter. She has already finished speaking. Now you can speak."
There was a hint of embarrassment in this scene. Professor Zhao especially liked to take things by surprise, which was a good idea to train their psychological quality in the face of danger.
Chen Ninghui was well prepared: "The event you are attending this time was invited by Country
I once published a paper on the function and artistry of leaky windows in Suzhou classical gardens. I have done a certain degree of research and have a certain understanding."
"There is another item about the development of the western region. I think I also have a unique advantage in this regard."
After Professor Zhao listened, he smiled and said nothing, making people puzzled.
After a while, he looked at Tao Kaiyan: "What do you think is your advantage when compared with Chen Ninghui?"
Tao Kaiyan: "When I was in college, I spent two years as an exchange student in Country X, so I have very rich experience in the local humanities, communication methods, and living habits.
Professor Zhao nodded and said with a smile: "You each have your own advantages. I'll think about it and go back and wait for notification."
The two came out of Professor Zhao's office, looked at each other, and said nothing. This kind of competition made the relationship between roommates more subtle. The most important thing is that neither of them could figure out what Professor Zhao was thinking.
In fact, after coming out, Chen Ning realized that her chances of winning this time were slim.
Xu Haochen asked her to have dinner at noon, and she told the truth: "I made a mistake in the morning. Professor Zhao took the students out. In addition to leading the students to gain knowledge and study, he should also assist him, such as translating, organizing documents, and...
There were some trivial matters in daily life. Kaiyan grasped the key points and talked about his experience as an exchange student, which was completely tailored for this event; while I was talking about my knowledge and understanding of traditional culture and the development of the western region.
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Xu Haochen: "You are right. Or think about it from another angle, this is the height of your thinking."
Chen Ning replied: "Actually, I guess that in addition to taking you with me this time, Professor Zhao will leave another spot for doctoral students."
Even so, you still have to fight for it.
After about a week, Professor Zhao finally decided on the quota. Chen Ning guessed correctly and chose a PhD student and Xu Haochen.
She learned about the list at night. She and Tao Kaiyan looked at each other and smiled, and they felt like they were letting go of their grudges.