chsdbacks Chapter 154 Professor Oak!! You tricked me!!
Chapter 154 Professor Oak!! You tricked me!!
Chapter 154 Professor Oak!! You tricked me!!
Bai Zhou looked at Olive, who was squatting on the ground, still looking calm, but had actually been dead for a while, and couldn't help but feel a little amused and a little sorry for her.
He also squatted down and naturally helped her pick up and organize the documents that were scattered everywhere.
The materials were numerous and varied, with different sizes of paper and some pages that appeared to have been hastily torn from notebooks.
But thanks to his years of "slacking off" (crossed out) in research institute work, he has developed skills in efficiently organizing documents and dealing with emergencies.
They tidied up with ease and in an orderly manner.
During the process of organizing, his gaze inevitably swept over the titles on the covers and abstracts of several reports.
Research on the Directed Gigantamaxing Phenomenon Caused by the Attachment of Special Unknown Energy to Pokémon (Tentative Title: Analysis of the Possibility of Gigantamaxing)
Exploring the Underlying Reasons for the Unique Appearance Changes of Certain Pokémon During Gigantamax Formation (The Gigantamax Phenomenon Hypothesis)
Dynamax? Gigantamax?
Bai Zhou raised an eyebrow slightly, his gaze shifting to the researcher beside him who was frantically trying to make a move, and glancing at the slightly crooked admission pass hanging on her chest.
Olivier-Garrell Regional Research Department.
Olive?
This name... seems vaguely familiar.
Who was that researcher from the Galler region who was featured in the last live stream?
Who would have thought that this seemingly slovenly and unkempt researcher had already researched Dynamax to this extent?
That's something.
At this point in time, systematic theoretical research on Dynamax and Gigantamax began, and the future was immeasurable. Soon, the scattered data was reorganized into an orderly manner.
Olive breathed a long sigh of relief as she held the recovered report, then solemnly thanked Bai Zhou once again.
"Thanks-""
Bai Zhou stood up, chuckled casually, and reminded him:
"It's nothing, don't mention it. But seeing how anxious you are, you should hurry up and get ready, so as not to waste any more time."
Upon hearing this, Olive immediately nodded as if she had been enlightened.
"Yes, yes! I have to go right now!"
With that, she started to walk away.
But Bai Zhou seemed to suddenly remember something, and before she turned around, he added a sentence in a sincere tone.
"By the way, I just happened to see a very interesting research direction in your report title. It has great potential, and I personally think it's very promising. Keep it up!"
Olive stopped abruptly in her tracks.
She turned her head somewhat blankly and looked at Bai Zhou through her thick glasses.
The second time—
This was the second time he had acknowledged her, and it happened at that very moment when she had almost ruined everything.
Suddenly, her nose felt a little sore.
When she finally managed to organize her thoughts and was about to say something, she discovered that Bai Zhou had already left.
He was left standing alone, clutching the heavy research report tightly in his arms, his heart unable to find peace for a long time.
the other side.
On his way to his seat in the meeting room, Bai Zhou, adhering to the principle of "since I'm already here," took a detour to the self-service area to grab some more snacks.
After all, there's still some time before the meeting ends.
Why not eat it if it's free?
Unfortunately, by the time most attendees had entered the venue, the food in the self-service area had already been quickly collected and cleared away by the staff.
All that remained was the clean tablecloth.
"Throat—the world is going to the dogs, people's hearts are no longer what they used to be—"
Bai Zhou muttered to himself, then turned his attention to his own family.
"Gengar, share some of the snacks you hid during the chaos with your father. Your father is feeling a bit craving them—"
He whispered to his shadow at his feet.
But after a few seconds, there was no reaction from the shadow.
Just as he raised an eyebrow, preparing to sense where Gengar had slipped away to slack off again, a melodious sound, like the swaying of wind chimes, came from behind him.
"If you don't mind—"
Before he could turn around completely, a delicate little plate was placed in front of him.
On the plate was a slice of cake that looked delicious, with a small spoon thoughtfully placed next to it, already stuck in the cake.
It looks like the owner was just about to enjoy it but then gave up at the last minute.
"Thank you, but no need—"
Bai Zhou instinctively smiled and declined.
But halfway through his sentence, when he saw clearly who was handing him the cake, his words caught in his throat, but he seamlessly switched gears without changing his expression.
He said it in an extremely serious tone:
"Thank you, then I won't be polite."
"Um."
Zhu Lan responded softly.
Today she was wearing a fitted off-white turtleneck sweater, with a white lab coat casually draped over it.
Her long, smooth, and dazzling golden hair was casually draped behind her, giving her an intellectual yet languid beauty.
Seeing Bai Zhou's textbook-perfect "face-changing," she couldn't help but let out a very soft, slightly smug laugh.
Bai Zhou took the plate very naturally.
Regardless of whether the spoon had been used before, he scooped up a large piece of cake and put it in his mouth. After chewing a few times, he nodded seriously and commented:
"Mmm, not bad, it tastes really good."
Actually, he didn't taste anything at all; his attention was entirely on the person opposite him.
"That spoon has been used."
Zhu Lan then slowly added, a sly glint in her eyes.
Upon hearing this, Bai Zhou's chewing motion instantly froze, and he almost stopped.
He tried to remain calm and retorted.
"Ha, ha—Miss Zhulan is quite the joker."
"I'm not kidding."
Zhu Lan's smile faded, and her expression became unusually serious.
Bai Zhou was speechless for a moment and stood there awkwardly.
Just then, out of the corner of his eye, he spotted Gengar hiding behind Cynthia, covering his mouth and chuckling!
Anger welled up inside him.
You big-eyed Gengar with those thick eyebrows!
So it was you who brought bad people into the village!
Are they already planning to "seize power and usurp the throne" so early?!
Seeing Bai Zhou eat, Zhu Lan couldn't hold back her laughter and burst out laughing.
"Don't worry, it was just used to divide the cake."
"I've brought my mother back!"
Gengar rolled out from behind Cyndaquil at just the right moment and approached White Boat as if seeking praise.
But instead of praise, he was met with a precise and swift "love chop".
"I will definitely come back!"
(TVT)
"That kid's just being mischievous, did he bother you?"
Bai Zhou smiled somewhat shyly at Zhu Lan.
"I never expected to run into you here. It's been so long!"
He spoke from the bottom of his heart, and it was indeed somewhat unexpected.
"Actually, it hasn't been that long."
Zhu Lan responded with a soft laugh, her eyes gentle.
"My grandmother brought me here to broaden my horizons mainly because Dr. Oki is going to present a paper at this summit."
She paused, then smiled and spoke up for Gengar.
"However, don't always bully Gengar. It's actually very sensible. It was the one who found me first and brought me here to you."
The Gengar in the shadows immediately poked half its head out, nodding frantically with teary eyes.
As more and more people attended the meeting, the aisle became crowded. The two did not chat for long and naturally walked together into the main venue.
Along the way, Bai Zhou also met Zhu Lan's grandmother, Dr. Jie Zi Lan.
An elderly woman with a sharp and alert demeanor.
Bai Zhou just didn't understand why Dr. Mustard always looked at him with an unusually intense desire for exploration.
It was as if he were not a person, but an extremely rare ancient relic.
Upon arriving inside the venue, Bai Zhou parted ways with Zhu Lan and the others.
Dr. Zhu Lan and Dr. Jie Zilan were seated in the VIP section at the back of the venue, while Bai Zhou, according to his admission pass, was seated at—
First row, first seat.
Bai Zhou walked up to that extremely conspicuous spot and suddenly stopped in his tracks.
He looked at the name tags on the other seats in the same row and fell silent.
Dr. Hollowwood, Dr. Odamaki, Dr. Yamanashi, Dr. Yew—isn't that right?! Is this really my seat?!
Could it be that Professor Oak made a mistake?
This seat was actually reserved for him?!
How could I, a mere researcher, possibly be worthy of sitting on equal footing with these renowned regional authorities and PhDs?!
When the group of PhDs who were already seated saw Bai Zhou arrive, they all greeted him warmly.
The PhDs weren't surprised at all.
Although Bai Zhou's official title is still researcher, his cross-disciplinary and pioneering contributions have already far exceeded the value and influence of ordinary PhDs.
Whether it's the discovery and validation of new attributes, in-depth analysis of Pokémon moves and abilities, or the systematic completion and correction of attribute advantage/disadvantage relationships.
His work can be described as foundational.
Professor Oak had long wanted to recommend him for a doctorate, but his research was too diverse and too interdisciplinary.
This led to a situation where the academic community was unsure which single-discipline doctoral degree to award him, and there was even a discussion about making an exception and awarding him an honorary doctorate for "comprehensive research".
In addition, he himself has never cared about titles or similar things, and never takes the initiative to pay attention to or apply for them, which has led to the current delicate situation of "a recognized academic bigwig but without a doctoral degree".
Bai Zhou certainly knew all of these PhDs.
It wasn't just because of work-related interactions; it was also based on shared research interests in private.
Or perhaps it was because the PhDs appreciated his talent that they had a very good relationship with him.
"Hmph, I say, you should have come to the Sinnoh region a long time ago."
Dr. Yamanashi, sitting next to him, spoke first, his tone as serious and formal as ever, but the sourness in his words could almost overflow the room.
"That old bastard Da Mu is guarding a piece of unparalleled jade but doesn't know how to carefully carve it. He hasn't even managed to get you a decent title yet."
The other PhD students just smiled knowingly when they heard this, and no one responded.
Why wouldn't they want to recruit Bai Zhou into their research institute?
Many people have been sending tentative invitations in private.
But to dare to criticize Professor Oak by name in front of so many people like Professor Yamanashi is truly commendable, given his tough and straightforward personality.
"You're joking."
Bai Zhou quickly waved his hand, his attitude humble. "Professor Oki has always been very good to me, giving me a lot of freedom and support. I am very satisfied with my current life and work."
He then changed the subject, leaving Dr. Yamanashi and the other doctors who were listening intently with a glimmer of hope, and said with a smile:
"Of course, if given the opportunity, I would be very willing to learn from my seniors and further my studies. I hope that the professor will not look down on my lack of knowledge and skills."
"How could that be!"
Dr. Yamanashi's spirits lifted noticeably, and his tone became more excited.
"You're always welcome here! Projects, funding, and manpower are all no problem!"
The other PhD students' eyes lit up instantly, and they started making their own calculations.
If you can go to Yamanashi, does that mean you might come here too?
Just thinking about it makes me happy!
As the lights in the venue gradually dimmed and most of the attendees took their seats, Bai Zhou's conversation with the PhDs came to an end.
But Bai Zhou was still somewhat restless, his eyes constantly searching around the entrance to the venue and the vicinity of the host's stage, eager to find Professor Oak's figure.
He really wanted to ask if the seating arrangement was wrong, or to quickly move back to his rightful seat in the back row.
However, he did not see Professor Oak appear until the lights in the venue were fully focused on the host's stage and the opening music of the summit began.
Dr. Oki is supposed to present a paper at the summit, isn't he?
Are they not coming?
Impossible, Dr. Oak's speech and paper are still in his possession!
Professor Oak personally handed it to him before he entered!
Just as his doubts intensified, the opening music ended, and under the spotlight, a sprightly, smiling old man strode onto the stage.
Who else could it be but Professor Oak?!
Bai Zhou was even more confused.
If he remembers correctly, Dr. Oak is not only the author of important papers.
According to the agenda, shouldn't it be the first keynote speaker after the opening?
How did he end up on stage as a host?
What about his thesis presentation?
Just as Bai Zhou was filled with questions...
Dr. Oak, who was on stage, began his enthusiastic opening remarks, thanking all the guests and briefly introducing the significance of the summit.
Then, he naturally steered his conversation toward one of today's "special" participants.
"...As we all know, the development of Pokémon research is inseparable from the tireless exploration and sharing of generations of researchers."
"And today, we are honored to have a young scholar. Although his formal title may not yet be a doctor, his numerous research achievements have already profoundly influenced the research directions of many of our fields." As Bai Zhou listened to this prelude, a very ominous premonition suddenly rose in his heart.
"...He has made amazing and groundbreaking contributions to areas such as move mechanics, ability interactions, and even the life forms of legendary Pokémon."
Why does it sound more and more like they're talking about me?!
Bai Zhou's back began to break out in a cold sweat.
"Today, the latest research on the form transformation of legendary Pokémon, which I was originally supposed to report on, actually owes most of its core findings and theoretical framework to the outstanding work of this young scholar."
"Therefore, after careful communication with the organizing committee—"
Professor Oak's voice was filled with satisfaction and pride. He looked intently at the figure in the first row below the stage, extended his hand, and extended an invitation that everyone was eagerly anticipating.
"...We all agreed that it was most appropriate for him to personally explain this discovery!"
"Let's give a warm round of applause to our researcher from Pallet Town in the Kanto region, who is also a close friend and collaborator I'm very proud of despite our age difference."
"Mr. Shirafune! Please come up on stage and share his amazing discovery with us!"
The spotlight suddenly moved!
It hit Bai Zhou, who was sitting on pins and needles and trying to shrink himself into his chair, precisely in the first row!
Bai Zhou: "!!!"
Under the spotlight, his expression froze.
Thousands of eyes were fixed on him, including the smiling PhDs around him.
A wave of enthusiastic applause erupted.
His only thought right now is...
Professor Oak!!! You tricked me!!!