"You wait here for a while, it will be your turn later."
Professor Norman, who had gray hair on his temples, led Lin Xiao to the second floor of the Academic Exchange Center, said a few words with a serious expression, opened the door and walked into the conference room.
The door was closed again, and Lin Xiao stayed outside. He found a chair and sat down. He took the pen and paper from the receptionist and filled out the information form.
There were five interviewers waiting like him, most of whom were around forty years old.
The youngest man is named Brent. He is tall and thin, wears glasses and a suit, and has the face of a researcher.
He is 32 years old. His main field is the study of "ancient human lingua franca." He has appeared on the cover of academic journals for successfully deciphering the inscriptions unearthed from the ruins.
He came here to interview for a lecturer position at Liandong University. He originally thought he was the youngest applicant.
Unexpectedly, there was a younger man with black hair and black eyes sitting next to him. Taking a secret glance at the form he filled out, Brent felt a little ridiculous.
Eighteen years old? No matter how talented you are, you are still too young!
Ancient linguistics is a subject that can only be mastered through acquired learning. However, the applicant in front of us is only 18 years old, which really makes people doubt his ability!
"Any questions?" Lin Xiao noticed that the researcher beside him was staring at him and asked proactively.
"No...good luck with your interview," Brent said.
I understand, he may have obtained the position of 'teaching assistant' through nepotism. This is relatively common in colleges and universities, and the interview is just a process.
Brent thought to himself, if I became a lecturer, I would never use him as my deputy!
The door of the conference room was pushed open, and the assistant asked: "Excuse me, is Mr. Brent here?"
"Here." Brent stood up, his voice slightly nervous. After all, he was facing a famous academic master.
Except for Norman, the "card-making professor".
There are also Professor Moko who is responsible for teaching ‘ancient Sanskrit’, and the recognized master Bop in ancient linguistics.
For Brent, just putting these titles and names there gave him a sense of oppression from being an "academic leader".
With a slightly mechanical pace, he pushed the door open and walked into the conference room.
Lin Xiao raised his head and stared at the clock face hanging on the wall.
About ten minutes later, Brent walked out stiffly.
"How?" Lin Xiao looked at Brent who was sitting down again.
Brent shook his head, pursed his lips, and said: "Professor Moko requires that the scholars who come for the interview, in addition to the 'Ancient Human Common Language,' must also be proficient in ancient Sanskrit, ancient Sharo, and other knowledge...
…You’d better be mentally prepared.”
"The threshold is too high." Lin Xiao said.
"Yes!" Brent said with a hint of resentment, "With such great academic pressure, no wonder Professor Boon would..."
He did not finish the second part of the sentence "Professor Boon is crazy". After packing his things, he still sat in his original seat in a daze, as if he was gradually recovering from the shock.
The door was pushed open again. This time it was Professor Norman who opened the door himself. The white beard on his lips seemed unapproachable, and he said:
"Is Lin Xiao here?"
"Here." Lin Xiao stood up.
"Well, come in." Norman said.
Lin Xiao glanced back at Brent, and saw a complicated look from him. There was encouragement, expectation, and gloating about the good show in his eyes.
Brent moved his lips and whispered: "Come on."
Lin Xiao had no time to pay attention and walked into the conference room. There were three professors sitting behind the large conference table.
Professor Norman had just sat down, took a sip from his teacup, and nodded to Lin Xiao.
"Let's get started." Master Bop is a little old man with a friendly smile. He speaks fluent "Ancient Human Common Language" and speaks in a language and pronunciation that ordinary people cannot understand: "First, let me introduce myself."
Lin Xiao also answered in the "common language of ancient mankind".
Complete the brief introduction smoothly.
There was a look of surprise in Master Bop's eyes.
Seeing that Lin Xiao was so young, he had a test mentality and tested his "listening" and "speaking" abilities.
I really didn’t expect that Lin Xiao could communicate using ‘ancient linguistics’ at such a young age.
"Master Bopu, actually the pronunciation you just made was not in place, and the whole sentence will be ambiguous." Lin Xiao reminded in "ancient common language": "I can understand it, but in ancient times, you will be regarded as a foreigner.
Disposal of refugees.”
Master Bopu was slightly stunned. He understood the meaning of Lin Xiao's words and smiled instead of being annoyed.
You actually said that my pronunciation is not standard?
Are you the master or am I the master?
Anyway, although his temper is a little arrogant, he also has a lot of personality. With Lin Xiao's level, he is more than enough to serve as a teaching assistant.
"Do you have anything to ask?" Master Bop asked Professor Moko next to him in modern language.
Professor Moko is responsible for teaching Sanskrit.
Sanskrit is the universal language for writing Buddhist works. Today, there are no more than 10,000 people mastering this language in the world.
"You are applying for a teaching assistant position. Logically speaking, mastering the "Ancient Common Language" is enough..."
Professor Moko's voice was deep and deep: "But I want to ask, have you dabbled in Sanskrit? If so, we can discuss it."
Lin Xiao responded in Sanskrit and said with a smile: "No problem."
Professor Moko's eyes lit up, and Master Bop's eyes were equally astonishing.
Compared with "ancient lingua franca", "Sanskrit" plays a more important role in archaeological excavation work.
By translating classics, it helps mankind understand the lost civilizations of medieval times.
Master Xuanzang once said in the second volume of his book "Records of the Western Regions of the Tang Dynasty": "Details of its writing are made by Brahma. The original vertical rules are forty-seven words."
This script created by the god Brahma has a total of 47 letters and is one of the oldest human languages.
Unexpectedly, at such a young age, Lin Xiao could not only use the "Ancient Common Language" freely, but also dabble in "Sanskrit"!
The professors gathered around and discussed quietly.
After a while, Professor Moko condensed a card from the fire, and the card became a rubbing of a "stone tablet".
"This is a rubbing of a stone tablet that has been translated." Professor Mo Ke proposed the assessment content. "You should try your best to translate the stone tablet into modern characters. The more accurate the better!"
Norman personally handed Lin Xiao a pen and paper. This meticulous white-haired old man brushed shoulders and whispered: "Behave well."
Lin Xiao took the stone tablet, examined it for a moment, and exclaimed: "This stone tablet..."
"Is it difficult?" Professor Moko said, "This is a stone tablet that was unearthed recently. It has not been announced to the academic community, but the content of the tablet is relatively simple. It is a Buddhist classic written in Sanskrit... It doesn't matter if there are translation errors.
, you try to interpret it.”
"No." Lin Xiao said seriously: "I think that this stone tablet only quoted part of Sanskrit, and the other parts were written in another independent language."
"This independent language, like Sanskrit, is often used to write Buddhist classics and is called 'Tocharian'." Lin Xiao said.
Professor Moko's eyes widened: "What did you say?"
Master Bop next to him even shouted directly: "You know how to 'Tochar'?!"
In Lin Xiao's original world.
Tocharian is a lost language in and around the XJTLF basin. Most of the literature and writings in this language are based on Buddhist content.
The Loulan people in "Unbroken Loulan Never Returned" speak Tocharian.
As time goes by, this language is gradually lost.
In the entire world, there are no more than ten scholars who have mastered Tocharian script. Ji Xianlin, a master of Chinese studies, is one of them.
Mr. Ji believes that "Buddha" is derived from the transliteration of Sanskrit, while "Buddha" comes from Tocharian. The two have the same meaning but different origins.
The word "Buddha", which had an important influence on modern Chinese, originated from Tocharian script.
Mastering Tocharian script is an important symbol of Mr. Ji Xianlin's academic achievements.
In this world, many Buddhist classics are written in Tocharian, and only a few people master this language.
Lin Xiao nodded slightly: "I know a little bit."
"Wait a minute!" Master Bop shouted: "Professor Walder can spit fire... I will ask him to make a light screen phone call to you!"
Norman had never seen Master Bop look so out of sorts, and said, "But isn't Professor Wald your mortal enemy?"
“I can’t care about that much anymore!”
Master Bop opened the door and left the conference room. He came back five minutes later and handed the video light curtain to Lin Xiao.
In full view of everyone, the two communicated in obscure language.
Walder looked strange, stared at the black-haired young man with strange eyes, and shook his head.
"Where did you get this from and come here specifically to attack me? Bop?" Walder asked coldly.
"Hey, how could it be? This is the newly recruited lecturer of ancient linguistics at Rendong University, no, associate professor!"
Master Bop turned back and glared at Norman: "No problem, report it to the principal and directly give Lin Xiaoping the title of associate professor, otherwise I will resign!"
"Of course..." Norman opened his mouth.
Being able to impress Master Bop, the associate professor was just a condescension to Lin Xiao.
It's just that he is too young and has such profound academic foundation...
Norman shook his head and thought to himself.
As the saying goes, ‘Nothing is noble, nothing is cheap, nothing is long, nothing is little’.
Scholars who serve as teachers do not need to be limited by origin and age. This is in line with the school spirit of Lonicera...
"Humph, goodbye!" Walder thought that Bop was deliberately provoking, with a cold tone, and cut off contact.
Master Bopu turned around, breathing rapidly and with blazing eyes: "Lin Xiao, I have a merciless request..."
Lin Xiao said: "Please speak."
"I want to ask you to teach 'Tocharian'... Don't worry, I have good qualifications and I will definitely be able to master this language!" the little old man shouted.
In the conference room, Professor Norman's serious expression was a little broken.
Did I hear it wrong?
The authoritative figure in the field of ancient linguistics, Master Bop, wants to study with a young man under the age of twenty!?
But maybe... this spirit of learning is the reason why Mr. Bopu can become a 'master'!
Lin Xiao smiled and shook his head: "My qualifications are still young and I cannot teach others. Please forgive me."
These are humble words.
After all, even Professor Wald, who is proficient in Tocharian script, has recognized his ability.
Master Bopu did not force it, and thought to himself: "Anyway, Lin Xiao is coming to Rendong to take up a position... If you have the chance, go to him and study secretly, you can always learn something!"
"So... I passed the interview?" Lin Xiao said.
Compared to his inhumane appearance at the beginning, Norman's tone was much gentler, and he nodded:
"Of course, congratulations on becoming a member of the faculty of Liandong University!"
"Your professional title is 'associate professor'. The higher-level 'professor' position requires actual academic achievements..."
Master Bop said with a smile: "But with your attainments in Tocharian literature, I believe you will be promoted to the position of professor soon!"
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There were bursts of laughter in the conference room, and Brent, who was sitting outside the door, looked puzzled.
No way.
That extremely young black-haired guy has really joined Honeysuckle?
The door was pushed open and Lin Xiao walked out of the conference room. Brent quickly asked: "How was it?"
Lin Xiao said truthfully: "Neither the teaching assistant nor the lecturer has been rated..."
For some reason, Brent breathed a sigh of relief, but felt ashamed of himself for being lucky, and said in a broad voice:
"It doesn't matter, given your age, you will definitely have a lot of potential in the future."
Before he finished speaking, Lin Xiao continued: "I've been promoted to associate professor."
Brent:???
Associate professor at Rendong University?!
Is this a professional title that an 18-year-old can get?
"Stop joking..." Before Brent could finish his words, he was interrupted for the second time.
Norman walked out of the meeting room and said seriously:
"Lin Xiao... no, I think I should call you, Professor Lin. You are responsible for teaching two elective courses, "General Introduction to Ancient Linguistics" and "Basic Introduction to Sanskrit" for freshmen and sophomores. You will officially join the position in July. There is no problem.
Bar?"
Lin Xiao smiled and nodded: "No problem."
Bult felt like a nuclear bomb was exploding in his mind.
He actually, really got promoted to associate professor?!
Eighteen years old...Associate professor at the world's top card master college, Rendong University, and one of the top five majors in the world
This resume is enough to blind people!
Bult couldn't help but compare himself with Lin Xiao, and cried a little.
Is this the difference between a top student and a god of study?!
"Well, there is also you, Mr. Bulter." Professor Norman looked serious and informed the interview result in person: "There is no need for lecturers for the time being, but there is a vacancy for the teaching assistant position... If you are willing, you can consider joining Liandong University as a position."
Norman glanced back at Lin Xiao, then looked at Bult and said: "Serve as Professor Lin's assistant."
Associate professors focus on research work and occasionally give lectures, but most of the teaching work is left to lecturers and teaching assistants.
Lin Xiao thought: "With assistants assisting in teaching, I don't have to stay in school all the time... I can have more room to move freely."
Bult's face turned red as he recalled his initial thoughts.
I was still thinking that I didn’t need Lin Xiao to be his assistant, but as a result, I became his assistant myself...
However, being able to become a teaching assistant at Liandong University has already made Bult very satisfied.
Bult took a deep breath, turned around and said, "I hope you will give me more advice in the future, Professor Lin!"
"No problem." Lin Xiao smiled slightly.
The tool person used as a substitute teacher has been found...
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