Tempest of the Stellar War - Chapter 176

Chapter 176: Elites

There were already more than 10 youngsters in the hall . They were all dressed in formal wear . The girls, on the other hand, were vying to be the most outstanding beauty . They would not neglect their appearances just because they loved to study . This was the nature of women . As evidenced by looking at Xiao Fei, those studious, nerdy girls looked like existences from a few hundred years ago .

The two people who he met previously at the restaurant came forward as well .

"Rambo, from the Moses Star, recipient of the Biology Contribution Award . " Rambo smiled . The Moses star was an affiliate of the Andromeda system .

"Terry, recipient of the Interstellar Network Contribution Award, from the Sagittarius System, Spectrum Star . It's an honor to meet you at last . "

The three of them sized Wang Zheng up as though they were looking at an animal .

Nicoise smiled . "Wang Zheng is the pride of Earth . He has won the highest award . We pale in comparison to him . It is only right that all of us learn from him . "

As he said this, Nicoise wanted to pat Wang Zheng on the shoulder . Wang Zheng moved away subtly, avoiding him .

Wang Zheng despised such people . Nicoise acted as if he was in charge every time he saw Wang Zheng . This made Wang Zheng look like his subordinate .

Nicoise was stunned . He had not expected Wang Zheng to react in such a rude manner, but he quickly regained his composure . "Gentlemen, this is Wang Zheng . "

The rest of them took one sweeping glance at Wang Zheng and then resumed their own conversations . They barely paid any attention to him .

Nicoise shrugged his shoulders grudgingly . "Don't take it to heart; those who are here are the cream of the crop . They will be a little resentful because you alone won the top award . "

Wang Zheng smiled . "Whining will not contribute to growth . It seems like they still need more practice . "

When a conversation failed to hold, even half a sentence would seem too much . Besides, Wang Zheng had not come to bicker . He took a random seat . There was food and drinks, and he would leave after eating, like he usually did . Xiao Fei would not find fault in him; after all, he did attend the gathering .

"That kid is quite arrogant . "

"He's just trying to hide his inferiority . Nicoise, if you were on Earth, he wouldn't have this chance at all . "

"Nicoise was approved by immigration to go to Roland Garros a long time ago, he wouldn't go to such a place . "

Nicoise's face showed a hint of unhappiness . He did not like that he was from Earth . He was now a citizen of Roland Garros .

"Let me tell you guys a secret . Some big shot will be arriving tonight . Just wait and see . "

"Oh, who?"

"You guys will have to wait to see who it is . "

"That guy really has an appetite . Shall we have some fun with him?

"Forget it, this is our gathering . Our mentors will be arriving later . Just let him sit there . "

Nicoise took a look at the corner . He thought that Wang Zheng was just an embarrassment . It would be below his level to bully him .

Wang Zheng had a good time eating . Other than the good food, there was not much meaning to this kind of gathering . The people around him were chatting and gossiping about him .

It was not a surprise that Wang Zheng was the center of gossip . He was the recipient of the highest award from the Milky Way Alliance this time around . However, unlike the others who had years of results and dissertations, Wang Zheng was a dark horse in this year's award recipients .

Obviously, these people thought that it was because of Xiao Fei that Wang Zheng won the award . What sort of ability did it show to depend on one's teacher?

Wang Zheng could not be bothered to explain . He ignored the gossip; it was not as if he would lose a piece of meat over their words .

"You are that Student Wang Zheng?"

Wang Zheng raised his head . "I think that's me . "

The girl stifled a laugh . "You are quite humorous . We all thought that you would not come . "

"Why? " Wang Zheng smiled . This girl was about the same age as him .

"Haha, I just received some internal news . This time, the highest award will be presented personally by Princess Aina . You were already attracting resentment, now you will just attract even more hate . After all, these guys are all trying their best to get to know Princess Aina . "

"Oh . " Wang Zheng's heart warmed . After a moment of surprise, he understood . He guessed that Princess Aina was coming only because she knew he would come .

"That's all?" The girl pushed her glasses and sat down . "Let's get to know each other . Caragal Republic, Xie Yating, bioengineering . "

"Hi, Wang Zheng, Earth, physics," Wang Zheng said .

"Here, we can be considered old neighbors . "

"Yes, and your dress is very pretty . "

"Is that so? I think so too . But they don't seem to think too highly of those from the Solar System," Xie Yating said . She had put in much effort for her attire today . She did not know that the people here would all be so arrogant . They were not here to meet friends, they were here to boast .

"We do not need their approval . " Wang Zheng continued eating without a care . Xie Yating placed a glass of wine beside Wang Zheng . Just at that point, Wang Zheng was a little choked, so he downed the glass of wine .

"You are quite the philosophical person . They are ignoring you on purpose . Before you arrived, these people were discussing how to put you down . They were all saying how you depended on . . . " Xie Yating suddenly covered her mouth . She felt a little embarrassed .

Wang Zheng swallowed a mouthful of fish . "That I depended on my teacher? Well, isn't it only natural for students to depend on their teachers?"

Wang Zheng was very open about it . He knew that the atmosphere at the gathering would be unwelcoming . He felt like a fish out of water . Perhaps he was never the research type . These people were too proud; the Mecha Department was more honest and down-to-earth .

Two grandly dressed girls walked over and said, totally ignoring Wang Zheng, "Xie Yating, do you want to come over here? There's nothing you can talk about with him . " It was as if it was too lowly to be seen talking to Wang Zheng .

"I think I'm fine here . " Xie Yating said .

The two girls exchanged looks and turned away . "Well, they match . "

"Yes, that's true . Only she would wear such an unfashionable shade of pink . "

"Without her, there's no comparison and we wouldn't seem so graceful . "

Even though they spoke softly, Wang Zheng heard everything clearly . Xie Yating also heard some of the conversation .

"They are just immature kids . This caviar is not bad," Wang Zheng said .

Xie Yating looked at Wang Zheng . "You are quite broad-minded . Not bad, at least I met an interesting person . What are you doing later?"

"After my teacher arrives, I will be going . My friends are waiting for me outside . "

"I heard that the authority of each field will be attending . It will be a good opportunity to socialize with them, especially in such a private gathering like this . " Xie Yating looked very regretful for Wang Zheng, who would be missing this opportunity .

"It is not my ambition to be a scholar . I'm transferring to the Mecha Department next year," Wang Zheng said as he ate .

Pfff . . .

Xie Yating could not suppress her shock and sprayed champagne on Wang Zheng's face . Wang had good reflexes, but he only avoided half the champagne .

"Oh my, I'm so sorry . I did not do it on purpose . How could you change departments? The school would never agree!"

Xie Yating quickly took out some tissues to help Wang Zheng clean up . "I'm really sorry . "

Such an important event, yet his suit was dirtied . Xie Yating did not know what to do .

Wang Zheng waved his hand . "It's alright, I'm just here for formality's sake . I'll be leaving soon . "

Just then, the hall was in an uproar . Xiao Fei, Marcus, and three middle-aged men walked in together .

The students who were present all crowded around them . Xiao Fei and Marcus were creating quite a stir . The students looked down on Wang Zheng, but they idolized Xiao Fei . The breakthrough this time bought Xiao Fei the reputation of being the physicist of the century . You should know, only physicists could become the greatest scientists . Until now, no other field of study could replace physics .

Xiao Fei was definitely in the limelight, especially because she was so young .

Together with her and Marcus were authoritative figures from three other fields of study . They were obviously familiar with each other . Xiao Fei had come prepared this time . She was moving from theoretical to experimental physics, and she required the help of experts from various fields . For example, experts from the material sciences .

At this moment, those youngsters who were acting all high and mighty just now became very humble . Every single one of them was that sincere .

"Wang Zheng, I'm going over . " Xie Yating also wanted to meet her idols . If she missed this opportunity, it would be difficult for her to meet her idols .

Wang Zheng nodded . To him, these reactions were normal . It would be good if only no one attempted to create trouble for him .

Xiao Fei looked towards him . Wang Zheng waved and pointed outside . It was a signal that he was leaving .

"Professor Dong, that is Wang Zheng . Haven't you always wanted to meet him?"

Mr . Dong, the middle-aged man's eyes lit up . "Oh, is that so? I've heard of him many times . I am curious to see how impressive he is . "

Seeing Xiao Fei waving towards him, Wang Zheng had no choice but to walk over .

"Wang Zheng, this is Professor Dong Xuewu, a titan in the study of spatial physics . " Xiao Fei winked .

Wang Zheng was helpless; he had fallen into another trap . He knew that he should not have come . Upon hearing the word "titan", he was fearful .

"Young man, I heard from Xiao Fei that you came up with the idea leading the breakthrough in locating Spatial Migration . Also, on the way here, you had other new thoughts?" Dong Xuewu asked .

"I was taught well by my two mentors, how could I have any original thoughts?"

Wang Zheng did not want to bring up any ideas here . If he did, he would be bogged down with questions from these experts . Just by looking at Professor Dong's stance, Wang Zheng knew that he was looking for trouble .

"Teacher, Wang Zheng is too humble . Just the other day when I bumped into him, he was not like this . He had many opinions regarding today's field of physics," Nicoise suddenly said, even giving Wang Zheng a sincere smile .

Wang Zheng did not think that Nicoise could be so devious . He really was an expert in undermining people .

If he rebutted at this point, other people would naturally think that he was hypocritical .

"Oh, Xiao Fei, your disciple is quite boastful . Even I would not dare to say that in the field of physics today," Dong Xuewu said lightly .

Wang Zheng could sense something . Xiao Fei's reputation had grown exponentially recently, and Dong Xuewu might have been pressured by Xiao Fei's growing fame . This man was here to make things difficult . Battles in the intellect world were no less intense than that of the battlefield . In fact, they were even more underhanded . Looking at the situation now, that seemed true .

"Senior Dong, it's not only in today's physics world, but the whole of the science realm is filled with talents . There are many of them just in today's gathering . " Wang Zheng smiled, showing absolutely no hints of anger .

It was child's play to think that this tiny ruse would rile him up .

The other mentors actually also understood this kind of atmosphere . They did not really want it to be too awkward .

"Wang Zheng, even though you've achieved some results, you have to remain humble . You should especially learn more from your teachers .

"Hmph, the path to achieving a career in science should be slow, steady, and careful . Look at you, dressed so poorly even in such a formal occasion . How could such a person do well in their studies!?"

Dong Xuewu was quite harsh . He was not only warning Wang Zheng, but also taking the chance to put Xiao Fei down . His intention was to put across the message that even though Xiao Fei had achieved a small breakthrough, he was the true expert .

Xie Yating, who was pushed out, felt anxious . Offending Dong Xuewu in the field of physics equated to destroying one's future in that field .