Doctor: Picking Up Attributes in the Hospital-Chapter 357 - 331: Double Blessings

Studying for two degrees at the same time?

It’s really challenging to get into graduate school these days, and if the hardworking students knew that Zhao Heng could sit and earn two degrees, they’d be livid.

"Xiao Zhao, you’re just listed there under Professor Huang, right? I think your level is not much different from mine and Professor Huang’s. So, this graduate study is just a process for you."

Li Hongwei looked at Zhao Heng and said to him.

The reason he suggested this was that he wanted to become Zhao Heng’s proper mentor. Li Hongwei knew that Zhao Heng’s future achievements would definitely surpass his own.

So, becoming Zhao Heng’s actual teacher was a great thing for Li Hongwei.

"Thank you, professor."

Zhao Heng pondered for a moment, realizing that pursuing one degree or two is just a formality anyway. Even figures like Professor Huang and Professor Li Hongwei would at most guide Zhao Heng based on their experience.

Dual PhD degrees in Biology and Medicine?

That truly sounds impressive.

"It’s no trouble, just a formal listing. With this title, you’ll be officially involved in the experiments going forward."

Li Hongwei smiled and commented. Although he had previously given Zhao Heng an assistant advisor title, it was still not as official as being a graduate student under his name.

In the last couple of months, his lab received considerable attention, especially with the Fusarium infection incident in country H, which brought his lab into the international spotlight.

Thus, Li Hongwei was now driven and had a strong urge to undertake more significant projects.

While Zhao Heng and Li Hongwei were discussing the upcoming methods for siRNA preparation, an assistant walked in from outside.

"Professor, the principal called the office and asked you to come over."

The assistant said to Li Hongwei.

"The principal? Did they mention what it’s about?"

Li Hongwei asked, feeling somewhat puzzled. Typically, in a university, the principal as the manager wouldn’t usually call upon professors.

"They didn’t say, just asked for you to go over."

The assistant shook his head and replied.

"Alright, got it."

Li Hongwei nodded.

"Xiao Zhao, keep an eye on the reactor here. I’ll be back shortly."

Li Hongwei instructed Zhao Heng another time.

"Okay."

Zhao Heng nodded.

After changing out of his lab coat, Li Hongwei left the lab. Once he was gone, Assistant Wei Jinghao remarked to Zhao Heng with some envy, "Dr. Zhao, the professor truly holds you in high regard."

"What do you mean by that?"

Zhao Heng was a bit puzzled.

This Zhan Hua was one of Li Hongwei’s doctoral students. Before Zhao Heng came along, Wei Jinghao was practically Li Hongwei’s right-hand man, involved in many of his significant experiments.

However, since Zhao Heng’s arrival, the status of Wei Jinghao as the right-hand man had been somewhat affected.

"The professor just mentioned that the integrated master’s and doctoral program slot was specially requested for you from the school."

Wei Jinghao said.

To be honest, Li Hongwei treated Zhao Heng so well that Wei Jinghao felt that, despite following the professor for years and working diligently, the attention he received was not even half of Zhao Heng’s.

"Specially requested?"

Zhao Heng was somewhat surprised. Li Hongwei had mentioned it so casually that Zhao Heng thought there were many such slots available.

"The integrated master’s and doctoral program at Yanjing University offers an option to stay on at the school, something that most doctoral students do not receive."

Seeing Zhao Heng’s surprised expression, Wei Jinghao couldn’t help but explain.

The integrated master’s and doctoral programs are common, but the chance to stay at the university is quite prestigious.

Given that competition for graduate school admissions is already fierce, having a chance to stay on is quite rare.

For this opportunity, numerous graduate students essentially labor for their mentors!

"Stay at the university?"

Zhao Heng hadn’t anticipated this hidden benefit of the integrated master’s and doctoral program slot.

With this, upon completing his studies with Professor Li Hongwei, he’d also have a faculty position at Yanjing University.

With this faculty role, Zhao Heng would be considered a university teacher.

Becoming a university teacher is probably the ultimate dream for many top students!

"If someone else applied, staying at the university might not be guaranteed, but since the professor applied, it’s virtually certain."

Wei Jinghao felt a bit envious of Zhao Heng’s luck because he also wanted to stay at the school after graduation. However, he knew how tough it was, almost as difficult as reaching the sky, to stay at Yanjing University, the country’s top institution!

"Why is it certain when the professor applies?"

Zhao Heng asked, still puzzled.

"You didn’t know? The professor is about to become the dean of the School of Life Sciences, so securing a position to stay at the school is practically guaranteed."

Wei Jinghao explained.

To all those pursuing graduate studies, Professor Li Hongwei at Yanjing University was considered a significant figure to rely on!

"Assistant Wei, do you also want to stay at the school?"

Zhao Heng looked at Wei Jinghao and suddenly asked.

From what Wei Jinghao had said, Zhao Heng naturally understood that he definitely wished to stay at the school after graduation.

"This is Yanjing University. If you can stay at the school, you’d have nothing to worry about for life."

Wei Jinghao sighed.

Technically, his talent was not bad and he was diligent. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been able to pursue a doctorate under Professor Li Hongwei.