I run a clinic in the United States

Chapter 228 The truth behind the scenes?

Two days before the end of the academic forum, Zhou Qiao, Murphy and Stephanie followed Academician Domitri Cobb and left early.

They followed Academician Domitri to his research institute located on the main campus of Harvard University.

The status of this school in the global academic community is undeniable. It has trained countless talents. There are 8 presidents in America alone. As for the Nobel Prize winners, there are 159, including Harvard alumni. , professors and researchers, etc.

For example, Academician Domitri Cobb actually graduated from Duke University, but is a tenured professor at Harvard University.So he won the award and was included in the statistics.Of course, his alma mater, Duke University, will also be counted.

Even some research institutes and hospitals where he worked before would count him in their statistics and be proud of them.

It is worth mentioning that Academician Domitri worked at Johns Hopkins Hospital in his early years, so he has some connection with Stephanie.

Harvard Yard is close to the Charles River, and not far away is the famous Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

However, MIT is good at engineering (electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, etc.), physics, chemistry, economics, philosophy, political science, architecture, etc., and is not particularly outstanding in medicine.

It doesn’t even have an independent medical school, but a joint venture with Harvard Medical School, which is quite popular.

Harvard's ancient campus is very comfortable, quiet, leisurely, and full of humanistic atmosphere. Zhou Qiao walked inside, admiring the beautiful campus scenery, and felt a little excited in his heart, because he never thought that he would be able to enter it one day. Here, working as a scientist in the institute of a Nobel Prize winner.

On the eve of graduating from college, what he thought about most was how to find a way to go back to the township hospital and live a life where he could lie down and not even find a girlfriend.

Academician Domitri's research institute is located in a secluded and quiet three-story building. It covers a large area and has more than thirty staff members. I heard that Academician Domitri brought three apprentices back. Everyone They were all surprised.

Academician Domitri and Zhou Qiao gave a brief introduction to the staff. Everyone applauded and expressed their warm welcome.

Then, Academician Domitri left a senior researcher (Principal Scientist) named Lizsharti Meier alone, and asked Lizsharti to arrange an office, meals and accommodation for Zhou Qiao and the others.

"I'm a little tired, and I have something to do in the afternoon. You guys need to get used to it here first, and I'll come back tomorrow to explain to you about those few manuscript requests." Academician Domitri may be old, and he has been too busy these days. It was hard work, so I left Zhou Qiao and the others to Lizzie Charlotte Meyer.

After Academician Domitri left, Lizchardi shrugged, winked at Zhou Qiao and the others, and said: "First of all, I want to congratulate you for taking the top three in this surgery competition! You are really amazing, I am like you When I was young, hehe, I was still studying hard on campus."

Zhou Qiao said modestly, "It is our honor to enter Academician Domitri's research institute and work with everyone."

"No, your status is different from ours!" Lizzie Charlotte Meyer is tall, has a slightly larger face, is round, and very cute. She looks about 35 years old, while leading Zhou Qiao and the others to the morning. He said as he walked to the arranged office.

"Oh? What's different?" Stephanie blinked and asked curiously.

Lizshaldi turned around and said rather sourly: "Don't look at the fact that we have more than 30 employees here, but we are just employees. We are hired by the academician and work for money. There is really no one who is his disciple. .”

"Ah~" Stephanie said in surprise, "Didn't Academician Domitri have any apprentices?"

"It was said that there was one before. About 20 years ago, he was also a stunning genius. Unfortunately, he later heard that he had disappeared. Since then, the academician has never accepted a disciple. Unexpectedly, this time, he has accepted one disciple at once. I killed you three! So, this is really something that makes us surprised and envious!" Lizzie Meyer led them into an empty office and said, "You can work here from now on. The laboratories are all public and are on the third floor.”

"It's nice here," Murphy said.

Although the office is very "simple", that is, it doesn't have a table, chairs, or even a computer, it can't stand up to the great scenery outside.After all, this is Harvard University, which is a bit more awesome than UCLA!
Lizzie Charlotte Meier turned back, closed the door gently, then walked back and said mysteriously: "Do you know? The academician is obsessed with research all his life and has no children or other collateral descendants. He accepted you as his disciples, do you know what everyone is talking about?"

"What are you talking about?" Stephanie asked.

Lizsharte Meyer whispered: "Everyone said that you may become the heirs of Academician Domitri in the future. Academician Domitri has many patents and industries..."

"Oh my god..." Zhou Qiao and the others were stunned.

Zhou Qiao waved his hands quickly and said seriously: "Don't say this nonsense. It's okay. We have only known Academician Domitri for a few days."

Stephanie said: "Yes, you are too relatable."

Murphy also shook his head, feeling that this sister was too unreliable.

Lizzie Charlotte Meyer walked behind the door and listened, then came back and said, "Don't believe it, it's true! It is said that 20 years ago, the academician's disciple was raised as his son, and now he is at Harvard There is still a legend about him in the university, but for some reason later on, the two turned against each other and had a fierce quarrel in private. Then the apprentice ran away and was said to have gone to East Africa. He was never heard from again and no one knows whether he is alive or dead. Academician So I was sad for a long time.”

Zhou Qiao: "..."

Murphy: "..."

Stephanie: "..."

The three of them looked at each other. Aren't they just ordinary academic apprentices?If you cling to the lap of a big boss, you will have no worries in the academic world in the future.After all, the United States is a society that values ​​personal connections.Especially the upper class.

The sophistication of people in the United States is actually very different from that in China.In China today, as long as you have a little money, you can have a certain amount of connections.However, in the United States, if you want to integrate into the upper class, it depends not only on money, but also on many factors such as origin, race, own resources, etc.

If you are just an ordinary scientific researcher or school teacher, doing experiments, teaching, or running your own Chinese restaurant, small shop, washing dishes, repairing air conditioners, etc., then really, interpersonal relationships are very important. It's so simple that you don't even feel it at all.

But if you want to go up, there is an invisible threshold that keeps the Chinese out.Not even as good as Indians.

Occasionally, when Chinese Americans become mayors or county magistrates, it is because of success.

Not to mention the upper echelons, in ordinary workplaces in the United States, interpersonal relationships are quite complicated when VPs are everywhere.

The term "office politics" itself was coined by Americans and originated from Wall Street. It is full of intrigues, power struggles, and exchanges of interests, resources, and connections.

The popular "recommendation letters" in the United States are the best proof.

The content of the recommendation letter is not important; what is important is the identity and status of the signer.

Although Zhou Qiao had some selfish intentions and wanted to accumulate connections, he really never thought about inheriting the academician's legacy. What the hell!
Besides, he now has a small fortune and is not short of money.

So after Zhou Qiao and the other three were stunned, Zhou Qiao quickly waved his hands and said seriously: "Lizzie Charlotte, let's stop this topic. Please don't spread it out of this room. We really don't have that intention. It would be bad for the academician to hear it. And the academician is in his prime." Year."

Academician Domitri is only in his 60s, which is not too old for a Nobel Prize winner and an academician of the National Academy of Sciences.

"Okay, let's not talk about this, but there is another piece of news. Do you want to hear it?" Lizshaldi said mysteriously again.

"..." Zhou Qiao and the others were speechless. Are you a gossip lover?

After all, it was Stephanie who was curious and asked, "What is it? Tell me, tell me!"

Lizshaldi blinked her eyes and said to herself, I knew you wanted to hear it.

She took a deep look at Zhou Qiao and said, "Isn't Dr. Zhou Chinese? In this surgery competition, whether it was the California division or the first two rounds of the National Finals, he was always far ahead. It is said that some people above him were dissatisfied and didn't want to be alone. The Chinese dominate the list, so when his surgery was broadcast live, some academicians deliberately made things difficult at key points. We were all shocked at the time. However, we never expected that Dr. Zhou was so miraculous that he answered questions perfectly at the same time. The surgery is done!”

"Is there such a thing?" Stephanie took a breath.She glanced at Zhou Qiao sympathetically and thought, maybe, it is really possible.

Murphy also pondered in his mind that at that time, the surgeon in charge was Chinese, and even the patients were also Chinese.Maybe I was really hasty at the time.

Murphy and Stephanie were too young to realize this.Otherwise, they would definitely suggest Zhou Qiao to find a white patient.

Zhou Qiao snorted coldly and thought to himself, that's it.Is this America's dark side?Although he never mentioned it or showed it, he still had great opinions on the academician who was the first to make an attack.

Fortunately, Academician Domitri did not ask any questions until the end of the operation.However, during the subsequent academic forum lecture, Zhou Qiao and the other three were named to answer some questions. At that time, it was probably for the sake of comparison.

Zhou Qiao then wondered whether the three of them would have had lunch together later if their answers were not good enough to satisfy the academician.

Lizshaldi continued: "Later, it was Academician Domitri's strong recommendation that made Zhou Qiao sit on the top spot. He gave you a very high rating. In order to prevent someone from doing bad things again, Domitri targeted you. Academician Li just asked me to spread the rumor that he would accept the three of you as his disciples."

"At that time, I thought the academician was just talking, but I didn't expect that he really brought the three of you back!"

Zhou Qiao pondered, a little unable to digest it, and after a long while he said: "Thank you, academician, for helping me if you have the opportunity."

After all, it was Lizzy Chardi's "gossip". Zhou Qiao was not sure whether it was true or not. Even if it was true, he couldn't rashly thank Academician Domitri in person. That would be too abrupt. .

Academician Domitri never mentioned this at all.

However, after Lizzy Chardy's gossip sharing, Zhou Qiao and the others instantly felt that they were much closer to this research institute and Academician Domitri. They also felt a sense of belonging when they looked at the office here.

"The academician personally ordered me to clean up this office for you. I will buy three more laptops later. You can work here when you come over. Normally, the academician said, it's up to you. No punching in, salary will be paid on time on the 10th of every month.”

"Ah? There's also a salary?" Stephanie was happy.

"Of course." Lizshaldi curled her lips slightly, feeling a bit envious and jealous in her heart. Moreover, the academician's salary for these three people was very high. Calculated, it amounted to more than 30 US dollars a year.

Although the positions of Zhou Qiao and the others are lower than hers, with Zhou Qiao and Lizzie Shardi being scientists and Principal Scientist, their salaries are actually slightly higher than hers.

But when she thought about the different statuses of the three of them, Lizshaldi was convinced.If someone really inherits Academician Domitri's legacy in the future, this salary is really not worth mentioning.

The most important thing for now is to have a good relationship with Zhou Qiao and the others.

This is one of the reasons why Lizzie Chardy took the initiative to share those "gossips".

Murphy and Stephanie are naturally happy to be able to get two salaries, and even Zhou Qiao feels great.Although he is not short of this little money.

But the sense of belonging is really different between being paid and not being paid.

When they come to Boston again in the future, there is no doubt that this is their first choice and a must-visit place.Even if there is no work related matter, it is very necessary to visit Academician Domitri with some gifts.

Afterwards, Lizshaldi took Zhou Qiao, Murphy and Stephanie to visit the Harvard University campus. At noon, they experienced student meals in the Harvard University cafeteria.

The 18-dollar buffet has a wide variety of items.

According to Liz Schulti, Harvard University has fifteen dining halls, but the Red Church (Annenberg Dining Hall) is the most famous, and this dining hall is not open to the public.

Although Zhou Qiao and the others joined the company on their first day, Lizzy Shardi gave each of them several cards, so it was easy to enter the cafeteria.

There is even a card from the police union, saying that if you break a driving rule in the future and are stopped by the police, you can just show this card.Not only will the police not make things difficult, they will also be very polite.

Zhou Qiao: "..." Is this the evil privileged class?Doing this blatantly?
They came to the Red Church a little late, and the cafeteria was already full of people and bustling.

The decoration inside, including the chandeliers, is antique, and the cafeteria and church are combined into one.

It feels like you have arrived at the Magic Palace in the Harry Potter movies.However, it is a canteen. It was built in 1870 and has a history of more than 140 years.More than a hundred Harvard students have dined here.

Stephanie graduated from the University of Notre Dame. Every time she enters a church-like place, she feels particularly friendly.

As for what to eat, there was a dazzling array of things to choose from, so Zhou Qiao and the others took what they liked.

Lizzy Chardy said: "In the future, you can study the daily menu of the school cafeteria's official website, and you can also freely generate a personalized nutrition report on the official website: you can clearly see what exactly is among the foods you want to eat. How many calories, protein, fat, vitamins, etc. This ensures that you don’t gain weight due to excessive calorie intake.”

Murphy and Stephanie's eyes lit up. It was obvious that this function was especially suitable for girls.

Zhou Qiao couldn't help but give a thumbs up.

That night, Zhou Qiao and the others stayed in a hotel next to the campus. Zhou Qiao thought that if there was a suitable house, he could buy one. After all, this was next to Harvard University.

Although it is more convenient to stay in a hotel, the houses here are valuable and can be passed down to future generations.

However, he obviously thought too much!

In this kind of place, every inch of land is precious, and the houses on the market are extremely rare. It can be said that "there is no price in the market."

There is a popular saying: "It is more difficult to buy a house at Harvard than to go to Harvard!"

Zhou Qiao searched online several times but couldn't find any house for sale.I did see a lot of information about buying a house, and of course more information about renting a house.

In Harvard Square and the Charles River at night, the security is quite good. Many people are walking outside. Zhou Qiao takes Er Mei and walks along the river with a gentle breeze. Looking at the bright lights on both sides of the bank, he feels relaxed and happy.

However, every once in a while, he could feel a lot of hostile looks from men.

Probably because he, a Chinese boy, was accompanied by two such beautiful white beauties, and these two white girls were considered top beauties even in a place like Harvard University.

If there was a ranking of school beauties, Murphy and Stephanie would definitely dominate the list.

The next day, Academician Domitri called the three of them to the office and carefully explained to them the direction of the three reviews.They are all invited by top journals. If Zhou Qiao submitted a manuscript in his own name, no one would read it, no matter how colorful his writing was.

Reviews in top journals have always been written by famous authors.

Academician Domitri, who has a high academic status, does not know how many manuscripts he receives every year. Of course, he cannot write them all by himself. He usually leaves them to the people below, with the writer as the first author. He is a little bit Just give me some pointers and then put my name behind it.

However, it is impossible to get such an opportunity for someone who is not someone that Academician Domitri values.

Therefore, when they heard that the opportunity to write three reviews this month fell to Zhou Qiao and the others, everyone could only feel envious.Who let someone be the old man’s disciple?And they are just part-time workers.

These three reviews are respectively about cytokines and tumor treatment, the causal impact of microbiota and cancer, and the crosstalk between cell death programs in host defense.Because Academician Domitri is not only an expert in the field of cardiac surgery, but also a leader in the field of cancer.

Many of his patented drugs are related to tumor treatment.Therefore, those journals that invite manuscripts mostly deal with cancer.

Cancer is also the main threatening disease that humans will face in the future.

When Zhou Qiao and the others came out of Academician Domitri's office and returned to their own offices, they found that there were many small gifts on each of their desks, including pizza, coffee beans, small desserts, books, etc.

Not expensive, but they all look very thoughtful.This is the love from colleagues.

(End of this chapter)