game trailblazer

Chapter 189 Chen Zishan's confusion
In November, the weather in Boston has become a bit cold. The maximum temperature during the day has dropped to about 11 degrees, and it is even lower to 10 degrees at night. When you go out, you have to wear a thick coat to feel warm. Chen Zishan seldom goes out in this weather. If she is not going to the laboratory to participate in research or go to the supermarket to buy something, she usually stays in the warm dormitory, especially at night.

Today is the second Friday of this month. It started to rain lightly at noon, and it rained harder in the evening. Chen Zishan walked out of the student activity center with a red folding umbrella. I was planning to go back to the dormitory.While having dinner just now, Chen Zishan heard bad news from a fellow senior that the research project hosted by her supervisor might be cancelled, which made her mood worse after recovering these days.

Chen Zishan was holding an umbrella and walking on the path covered with fallen leaves. Her shoes made a slight hissing sound when they stepped on the watery ground. The chill seeped in.Chen Zishan tightened her clothes and walked towards the dormitory at a faster pace.

Walking into the door of the dormitory, Chen Zishan put the folding umbrella into a bag, and then returned to her room with the bag.Opening the door of the room, a wave of warmth greeted her face. Chen Zishan put away her umbrella, took off her thick coat and hung it on the coat rack at the door, changed her shoes, and went to the bathroom to wipe them off with a towel Long hair stained with raindrops.

After wiping her hair, Chen Zishan walked around the room, but she didn't see her roommate Judy. It was the same as before, and she went on a date with her boyfriend again.Going to the window and looking out, under the dark sky, the scenery outside the window is already difficult to discern, and the sound of the splintering rain shows no signs of slowing down, Chen Zishan couldn't help frowning, this weather is like her now The mood, also makes people feel very uncomfortable.

Chen Zishan turned her head to look at the wall clock on the wall. It was just a quarter past seven in the evening. This is not a good time to log in to ICQ, because Zhang Lexing is usually still having breakfast.After looking out the window for a while, Chen Zishan came to her desk and sat down, then turned on the laptop on the desk, and turned on the power.

After the system booted to the desktop, Chen Zishan did not log in to ICQ, but used an account Zhang Lexing gave her a few weeks ago to enter the chess and card game website, and played poker to pass the time.Obviously, today's luck was not on Chen Zishan's side. She hadn't won the first round, which made her very depressed.After changing several games in succession, Chen Zishan finally persisted until nine o'clock, when she could log in to ICQ.

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At a quarter past seven in the morning, when Zhang Lexing was eating breakfast, he felt a little uncomfortable for some reason, and involuntarily thought of Chen Zishan who was far away on the other side of the world.Hastily cleaned up the rest of the breakfast, Zhang Lexing came to his office a little earlier than usual.

Zhang Lexing glanced at the clock on the wall. The time had just reached 45:[-] in the morning. Chen Zishan usually would not log in to ICQ at this time, but he habitually clicked on his own ICQ, opened the message window, and sent a greeting.

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After the red, green and green petals twirled many times, Chen Zishan's ICQ automatic login was successful. As before, just after the friend list came out, there was a "uh—oh" sound, and someone sent a message.The icon of the only friend "freedom" on the list was flashing. Chen Zishan clicked with the mouse, and a greeting popped up.

freedom: "Good evening! ^_^"

Although the words were as ordinary as usual, Chen Zishan's heart suddenly felt a little warmer, and the previous depression also dissipated a lot.She clicked the reply button, typed a paragraph in the message box and sent it.

Susan: "Hi, good morning! ^.^"

freedom: "How's the weather over there? I heard from my friends that it seems to be quite cold now."

Susan: "It's okay, just add a thick coat. It's not cold in the house. How's the weather over there?"

freedom: "It's a bit cold, and you need to wear thicker clothes when you're outside. The heating hasn't been turned on yet, and the room is rather cold, but I installed an air conditioner. ^_^"

Susan: "I haven't been back for many years, and I don't remember what BJ's winter is like."

freedom: "Then I'll take some pictures for you and bring them here, anyway, I'm coming over next week."

Susan: "Forget it, maybe I'll be back next year."

freedom: "Well, didn't you hear last time that the research work is estimated to last at least two years?"

Susan: "I heard a bad news today. It seems that there is a problem with the funding. I am afraid that the research project will be cancelled, and it is likely to be at the end of the year."

freedom: "Then what do you think? Are you planning to come back?"

Susan: "I haven't thought about it yet, maybe I will come back, but I don't know what I can do when I come back."

Zhang Lexing could guess what the cancellation of the research project meant, but it wasn't bad news for him. If the research project was really cancelled, maybe he would spend more time with Chen Zishan in the future.Thinking of this, Zhang Lexing's heart was filled with anticipation, and he couldn't help sending a message.

freedom: "Are you interested in helping me?"

Susan: "I don't understand what you do. I'm still interested in microbiological research."

Zhang Lexing was not surprised that Chen Zishan would have such a reaction. After all, he had been used to a certain life for so many years, and it was not easy to change suddenly.Zhang Lexing is already familiar with Chen Zishan's temperament, knowing that although she seems to be submissive, she is actually very stubborn in her heart. Once she decides on something, she will not change it easily, so he didn't insist on persuading her. .

freedom: "I don't know the level of microbiological research in China, but I think you should have heard of what domestic research institutes are like."

Susan: "I have indeed heard of this, so it is very contradictory now."

freedom: "Well, I heard that Hong Kong also has some foundations in microbiology research. Are you interested in setting up a microbiology research institute in Hong Kong, which belongs to your own research institute?"

Susan: "That's impossible. You must know that the investment in building a microbiological research institute is huge. Even the construction and purchase of the most basic facilities will cost tens of millions of dollars. In addition, the annual R&D costs will be even greater. Where can I There's so much money."

freedom: "I can invest, you just need to report to me the budget needed to build a high-standard microbiology research institute."

Susan: "This is not good, how can I have the nerve to use your money."

freedom: "You're wrong, I'm an investor, I'm just optimistic about your research level, and when your research comes out, I want to share it."

Susan: "Us? Are you talking about my mentor team?"

Freedom: "Yeah, you didn't say that there is a problem with the funding and the research project will be cancelled. Then I will invest and support you to continue your research. The only requirement is to move the laboratory to Hong Kong."

Susan: "You're pretty good at planning, but why can't you stay here, the facilities here are already perfect."

freedom: "It's too far away, and I don't want my future research to be involved in the past, so moving to Hong Kong is the best choice, even if it is worth rebuilding a high-standard microbiological laboratory. You don't have to worry about investment , but I hope you can invite more people to participate, preferably even your mentor can come over."

Susan: "This is a bit difficult, but I can try."

freedom: "I believe you can do it, so that Shanshan will have her own career in the future."

Susan: "Thank you, (:-*"

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After chatting through ICQ for a while, Chen Zishan's mood improved a lot. Although due to the network, the sending and replying of messages was not timely, but it still brought her great comfort.To tell the truth, Chen Zishan was really tempted by Zhang Lexing's proposal. After working as a research assistant for several years, she also wanted to have greater development. This crisis is obviously also a good opportunity.She decided to talk to her supervisor tomorrow. Even if she couldn't convince her supervisor, she could at least ask him to recommend a few suitable candidates to lead future research work. Otherwise, the Hong Kong Institute of Microbiology would have no support in the future.Although Zhang Lexing said it very lightly, maybe he really doesn't care about that little investment, but Chen Zishan really cares, she doesn't want to be a burden to others, although the problem of money can only be like this, but at least the future research work must be worthy of these Investment, that's what she thinks now.

They talked for a while, and it was getting late. Chen Zishan was about to turn off ICQ, when suddenly there was a sound from outside the door. She got up and went to the door to look out. It turned out that Judy had come back. .Chen Zishan opened the door and let Judy in: "Hey, why did you come back so early today?"

"It's not that guy Ken. Suddenly something happened, so I had no choice but to come back." Judy said indignantly while taking off her thick coat.

Chen Zishan closed the door and returned to the desk, intending to turn off ICQ after a few more casual chats. At this time, Judy changed her shoes and came over. She saw the flashing icon on Chen Zishan's computer screen and asked curiously. : "Susan, is this what ICQ you said before?"

Chen Zishan didn't look back, and while typing on the keyboard to reply to Zhang Lexing, she said, "Well, yes, this is ICQ, a kind of instant messaging software."

"Instant messaging software? What is it for? I've never heard of it." It's not the first time for Judy to see Chen Zishan and her boyfriend playing this software, but she just glanced at it before and didn't have time to study it carefully, so In addition to knowing that this software is called ICQ, the more detailed situation is not very clear.

"Oh, instant messaging software is a software that uses the Internet to send messages between two computers. As long as both parties are online, the other party can receive it after sending it..." Chen Zishan briefly explained the function of ICQ.

"Wouldn't it be possible to chat at any time, which is much more convenient than email." Judy usually likes to contact her boyfriend through email, which is very fashionable in her opinion, but now this ICQ seems to be better.

"Well, you can say that." Chen Zishan nodded.

"Susan, where did you download this software from?" Just now that nothing happened, Judy decided to try how ICQ works.

"This... just wait a moment." Chen Zishan felt a little embarrassed, the software she used was installed by Zhang Lexing for her, and she just learned how to use it during this period, as for other aspects, she really didn't know.But Judy had a good relationship with her, so it was not good to just refuse, so she had to ask Zhang Lexing for help through ICQ.

Susan: "My roommate Judy also wants to use ICQ, do you know where I can download it?"

freedom: "Not yet, those servers are not open yet, if you want to download from the Internet, you have to wait until the 18th."

Susan: "Is that so, then there is nothing we can do now."

freedom: "Well, there is a way. I can give you a temporary download address and a few temporary numbers."

Susan: "Then as long as the software is downloaded and installed, it can be used?"

Freedom: "Yes, but you have to make it clear to your friends that this number is temporary and can only be used until 17 noon on the 12th. It will be fully withdrawn when the time comes. You can have the official version of ICQ on the 18th Once online, the number can also be registered by itself.”

Susan: "Okay, I'll make it clear. Oh, so my number won't work then?"

freedom: "Yes, it's all the same. But I will give you a new number when the time comes."

Susan: "Then send me the address and number now."

freedom: "Wait 10 minutes, I will send it."

Chen Zishan turned to Judy and said, "The address and number will be available in a while, but they can only be used until noon on the 17th. Do you want more?"

"Of course." Judy nodded without hesitation. Of course, such an interesting and fresh thing must be tried first, but the conversation she saw on the computer screen just now was a little surprised: "Susan, you What does a boyfriend do?"

"He works in the computer software industry. This ICQ is produced by their company, but it will take a week to officially go public." Chen Zishan explained.

"Oh, so that's the case." Judy suddenly realized, no wonder Chen Zishan started using this software a few months ago.

Ten minutes later, Chen Zishan received an anonymous FTP download address and five ICQ numbers and passwords from ICQ. After copying down the address and two numbers, Judy couldn't wait to turn on her computer, connect to the Internet and start downloading.After downloading and installing ICQ, Judy randomly picked a number to log in, then added Chen Zishan's number to it, and began to try to use it.Then a weird scene appeared, but the two people who were close at hand happened to go around in a big circle through the computer network, chatting some nonsense.

Judy: "Hello, beauty!"

Susan: "You too."

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Judy: "Would you like something to drink?"

Susan: "Is there lemon tea?"

Judy: "It seems to be in the refrigerator, go and get it yourself."

Susan: "I'm dizzy..."

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Judy: "What time is it?"

Susan: "23:25"

Judy: "Are you still asleep?"

Susan: "I'm dizzy again..."

Judy, who tried ICQ chat for the first time, was like a child who got a novelty toy, and was reluctant to let it go. Poor Chen Zishan could only be forced to chat with her.It wasn't until midnight that Chen Zishan couldn't stand it anymore. After some strong protests, Judy finally let her go.After a brief wash, Chen Zishan changed into her pajamas and prepared to go to bed, but she didn't expect Judy to stay beside the computer and type on the keyboard, with the familiar "uh-oh" sound coming from the speakers from time to time.Chen Zishan looked over curiously. It turned out that Judy had activated two ICQs on a computer, and was sending herself messages for fun. Now she felt even more dizzy...

(End of this chapter)