5 Chapter 5: Medical Student, It's Too Difficult! (Thanks to Tangyuan's Dad Who Loves Eating Chicken for the 100K Alliance Leader)_1

"Hmm?"

"'The Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle Electron Transfer Effect'? Why does that sound familiar?"

Upon hearing Yang Guangye's words, the staff member slightly froze.

Where had they heard that before?

Nevertheless, they quickly started looking it up on the computer.

Before long, the staff member saw the record and immediately understood what had happened!

They quickly said, "Dean Yang, I'm sorry... This book has been checked out."

Yang Guangye was stunned, "Ah? Checked out?"

"I remember... isn't this book rarely borrowed?"

Now recalling the scene from yesterday, the staff member hurriedly said, "Yes, indeed, this book was donated to our school and it hasn't been borrowed for several years."

"But, just yesterday, it was checked out."

Yang Guangye also hadn't expected this coincidence and couldn't help but shake his head with a smile.

The staff member glanced at Yang Guangye and whispered a reminder:

"Dean Yang, we have the borrower's contact information on file, would you like me to follow up for you?"

Yang Guangye was slightly taken aback, then smiled and waved his hand dismissively, such behavior was clearly unseemly and very impolite.

The matters of cultured people, after all, adhere to a principle of first come, first served.

What he was doing was truly inappropriate.

"That's okay, I can wait. It's not very urgent."

Yang Guangye had come to borrow this book today while preparing the framework for a project when he encountered some difficulties and misconceptions in related knowledge, which reminded him of this book donated by an old classmate a few years ago.

Who would have thought it'd be such a coincidence...

Which colleague could it be?

After all, 'The Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle Electron Transfer Effect' required a high level of expertise to read. Not just any college student or graduate student, but even ordinary instructors, unless they were professionals in this field, would hardly look at such an obscure text.

So, which expert could it be?

Perhaps he could invite them to join his research team.

With this thought, Yang Guangye grew more contemplative.

Seeing that the first book was temporarily unavailable, Yang Guangye simply continued, "Then would you mind checking another book for me?"

"It's 'Overview of Advanced Molecular Biochemistry' by Professor Delosangwas from Sweden."

"This book was just delivered to the library last year, so probably no one has looked at it, right?"

The staff member nodded with a smile, while looking it up, they casually complimented:

"Books like these have a high threshold for reading and are difficult to find. Nobody usually reads them, only experts like you would occasionally flip through them."

"Indeed, no one has touched this book... huh?"

"This... this... this too... Dean Yang, I'm really sorry!"

"This book has also been checked out!"

"Just now, ten minutes ago, someone borrowed it."

"Isn't that too much of a coincidence?"

At this moment, a layer of sweat instantly formed on the forehead of the staff member; they hadn't expected this book to be checked out as well!

They had intended to offer attentive service, but it turned out like this!

Upon hearing this, even the previously serene Yang Guangye was somewhat surprised.

Compared to the highly specialized 'The Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle Electron Transfer Effect,' this 'Introduction to Advanced Molecular Biology' was a profound exploratory study in the fields of biochemistry and molecular biology from Professor Delosangwas, a renowned expert from Sweden.

This book was one he had brought back under fortuitous circumstances.

And now...

It had been checked out as well?

The staff member spoke helplessly: "And, both books were borrowed by the same person."

Yang Guangye couldn't help but frown slightly, "Oh?!"

Who could it be?

Within the entirety of Shanhe Medical University's Basic Medical College, there were only a handful of experts who were so well-versed in biochemistry.

Who could it be?

If they indeed had the capability, he genuinely wanted to recruit them into the team.

Recently, he and the vice president of the affiliated hospital were collaborating on a project, which was still not going smoothly in its early stages of research.

He needed to review some basic knowledge, or perhaps seek some inspiration.

These two books were just what he needed.

But now that they had been borrowed by someone else...

Suddenly, Yang Guangye couldn't help but chuckle, because this turned out to be good news.

As the vice dean of the Basic Medical College, Yang Guangye was well aware of one thing: these specialized books are the core theories of an expert, even the culmination of a lifetime of research.

Yet, once a book is published and read by different people, it can stimulate new ideas and insights.

An individual who has fully digested such a book is far more valuable than merely reading the book again oneself.

Suddenly filled with enthusiasm, Yang Guangye wanted to find this borrower and have a thorough discussion about their insights.

Who knows, perhaps this exchange could spark something truly enlightening?

Two empty books simply can't compare to one person who has read and understood them!

With this thought, Yang Guangye couldn't keep from smiling.

"No worries!"

"I'm actually quite curious, who borrowed it?"

"To tell the truth, I'm very interested in them and even hope to have a discussion."

The staff member, hearing this, also felt a bit embarrassed.

"This..."

He wanted to say that the person who borrowed the book was actually a student who had just moved up from freshman to sophomore year!

If Dean Yang knew about this, who knew if he would be too disappointed?

One was the esteemed vice dean of the Basic Research Institute, an important authority in the field of basic medical science within the province, with involvement in biochemistry, pharmacology, and internal medicine.

The other... a sophomore student whose name was unknown.

How much could they possibly have to talk about?

Was this guy named Chen Gong out of his mind? Could he even understand this kind of book?

Something must be wrong with him!

The staff member sighed helplessly and said,

"Dean Yang, the person who took the book is..."

Yang Guangye was pondering on some issues at the moment and, after hearing this, suddenly waved his hand, "Hehe, forget it, it's a matter of personal privacy."

"Let's do this, if the person returns the book after reading it, please give me a call."

"Then I will personally meet this expert."

After finishing his words, Yang Guangye left the library with a mix of three parts surprise and seven parts anticipation.

He was even looking forward to their next meeting.

Meanwhile, the librarian couldn't help but sneer internally while looking at Chen Gong's name.

...

At the same time, inside the lecture hall.

Homeroom teacher Yang Li was holding a class meeting.

Chen Gong was obsessed with studying but generally indifferent to the trivial matters of school life.

He believed that one's energy was limited and it was better to settle down and study rather than waste it on meaningless social interactions and student council activities.

Just like now, while the homeroom teacher was speaking, he was reading a book in the corner.

[Ding! Received 50 non-normal points;]

Chen Gong frowned immediately. What's going on with me?

However, he was only speechless for a second before ceasing to care about it.

After all, where there's nothing wrong, the meddler does wrong.

Chen Gong simply shifted his position and continued reading.

The effect of "Focusing" was very significant; even in such a meeting environment, he could concentrate extremely well.

But the more he read, the more shocked he became inside.

He was amazed by the discovery process of the Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle!

The so-called Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle is the common pathway for the complete oxidation and energy release of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins (amino acids), as well as the hub for their interconversion.

It is a major life phenomenon in the body's metabolism.

Organisms obtain the nutrients and energy they need for metabolism, sustaining growth, reproduction, and other life activities.

The material basis for metabolism is the synthesis and breakdown of biological macromolecules, which are actually closely linked.

In an era without isotopic labeling, how did those top scientists carry out their research into life sciences?

Reading, Chen Gong not only felt awe for knowledge but also marveled at the greatness of life.

He saw how those scientists under limited conditions could discover the intrinsic connections between seemingly unrelated substances and creatively find a metabolic pathway by linking several unrelated metabolites.

It was truly amazing!

These fundamentals may seem illogical, but they are actually the root causes and origins of human diseases.

Only by truly understanding the basics such as physiology, biochemistry, and molecular microbiology can one clarify why the human body functions normally.

And also understand why it falls ill!

While speaking, Chen Gong started to come up with some hypotheses based on his understanding and Delosangwas' analysis of biochemistry.

He didn't dare to mark up the book, so he could only write on paper and clip it inside, waiting to review it after finishing reading.

Being a medical student is so tough!

Chen Gong thought about the many doctors, directors, specialists, and professors – how did they transition to clinical practice?

He felt that even if he gave it his all, he might not remember all the basic knowledge in the clinic, right?

And he might not be able to analyze diseases, right?

Sigh...

It's so hard to be a medical student!

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