May 30th-
The defense started punctually at 8 AM.
"Ah Hua, why are you so early?"
As soon as they reached the classroom door, Qiu Xi and the others saw Nan Hua and Zhao Huasheng.
"You said today was the defense, so we came to watch and cheer you on."
"Alright, let's sit in the back together later."
"Okay~"
"Yaoyao, good luck~" Zhao Huasheng, upon seeing Song Daiyao, enthusiastically walked over.
As if no one else was present, he simply hugged her.
The onlookers, "......"
So early in the morning, it felt like they had overeaten.
"Okay, everyone is watching!" Song Daiyao, being born after 2000, suddenly realized she felt a rare touch of shyness.
"You didn't tell me you were coming..."
"Surprise?"
Song Daiyao nodded gently, "Mm..."
It was indeed quite a surprise.
"Ahem~"
"It's almost time, let's get ready to go in." A teacher who had just arrived outside saw this scene and cleared his throat with a stern expression, looking a bit embarrassed.
"......" Song Daiyao and Zhao Huasheng were speechless.
"Okay......"
After the teacher went in, the students who arrived later also gradually entered.
Qiu Xi and her roommates were all doing practical reports, so their defense was held in the same session.
They entered and signed in. Once everyone was seated, the defense was about to begin.
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"First, Qiu Xi."
Those who already knew were not surprised at all.
Qiu Xi, holding her prepared thesis, slowly walked onto the podium.
"Good morning, teachers."
"My thesis is... it involves..."
With an 8-minute time limit, Qiu Xi finished her presentation perfectly on time.
"Good......" The teachers seated below nodded.
As soon as she finished, the real defense began.
"May I ask how you understand this theory? Can you explain it in your own words?"
This was a fundamental question, the pillar supporting the thesis. Qiu Xi answered this introductory question with great speed.
"Next question, are the examples mentioned in here all from your personal experience? Tell us about some of your thoughts."
"Alright......"
"......"
After two or three questions, the initial Q&A session officially concluded.
"Your thesis is well-written. I'd like to ask about your views on the conclusion. How do you think this kind of problem will develop in the future?"
This was Qiu Xi's final outlook.
Most theses, at the end, would mention their shortcomings and future prospects. Not to mention Qiu Xi's, which wasn't perfect to begin with, so she naturally included them.
"Teacher, based on my current research, I believe..." Qiu Xi explained the issue according to what was written in her thesis.
"Mm......"
"Next question, regarding the loopholes in this, do you think further research can lead to further conclusions......"
The questions started to become more controversial. Qiu Xi's answers became more cautious as she proceeded, answering slowly based on her own thoughts.
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"Excellent! Teachers also hope you will gradually refine your research as you said......"
"Regarding the issues within, we have a few small suggestions......"
Finally, the defense teacher mentioned some minor issues she felt existed to Qiu Xi, and her defense came to an end.
Qiu Xi smiled and nodded, "Okay, thank you, teachers."
"Xiao Xi, this..." As soon as Qiu Xi came down, her roommates immediately signaled to her.
Very good!
Qiu Xi returned a supportive gesture with a smile.
After Qiu Xi stepped down, the teachers in the front became excited.
"This Qiu Xi, just as the teachers said!"
"Yes, she has a bright future."
"In this defense, setting aside everything else, just her speaking proficiency, listening to it is so pleasant."
"Isn't that right~"
After so many years, they had seen students request to speak in Chinese halfway through their defense, and quite a few at that...
Qiu Xi's opening was truly brilliant.
"I heard she's looking for Old Qi as her advisor for her postgraduate studies..."
"......"
The students sitting in the back had no idea that the teachers, who appeared to be discussing scores very seriously, were actually gossiping...
"Alright, next."
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Past 12 PM.
"It was too difficult!"
"It's my turn and it's been dragged this late."
The few who had just finished their defenses walked towards the cafeteria.
"Daiyao, don't complain. You're considered much better off." Shen Yan glanced at the couple holding hands behind her.
The last one, finishing this late was considered good.
She was stuck in the middle, exactly when the teachers were starting to experience "aesthetic fatigue."
Fortunately, her skills were strong enough, otherwise, the result might not have been so certain...
"That's true......"
Among them, Qiu Xi was the most secure.
With her opening, the other students below wished they were the ones presenting.
"Alright, it's all over, let's go eat first."
The four of them finishing in the morning meant they were ahead. Several other classmates had been waiting from the morning until now, and they were scheduled for the afternoon.
Although there were only a few, the teachers also needed to eat, so they had to rest first.
"Let's go, let's go eat."
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After lunch-
"Ah Hua, I'll go to the office first, you can go back."
She had arranged with Teacher Yan to meet him after the defense.
Teacher Yan had sent her a message during lunch, and since he had time, Qiu Xi planned to resolve this matter first.
Nan Hua released her hand, "Okay, you go first."
"Mm."
Nan Hua's defense was tomorrow. Song Daiyao and Qiu Xi had arranged to watch their defense tomorrow as well.
After they agreed, Qiu Xi went directly to Teacher Yan's office.
"Old Yan, I'm here."
"Mm, come in."
"Tell me, what suggestions did you receive during this morning's defense?"
Although the defense teachers had stated their opinions, the final decision rested with the student's thesis advisor.
If the thesis advisor said not to make changes, then no changes would be made.
"Mm, these are the notes I took after the defense finished." Qiu Xi took out her printed thesis.
After her thesis defense in the morning, she was idle sitting below and took down these suggestions.
"There weren't many suggested revisions, just a few points. I already have some ideas for one or two of them..."
Pointing to her notes, Qiu Xi meticulously explained each point, including her own thoughts.
"Mm......"
"A few points are indeed worth considering... Have you looked at the version I gave you before?"
Qiu Xi nodded, "I have, but I haven't studied it in detail yet..."
She was busy with the defense and hadn't focused on it in the preceding days.
"Mm, it's fine as long as you've looked at it."
"Then, combining those points with the ones just mentioned, let's discuss them. You can make revisions based on this in the next few days."
"Okay." Qiu Xi nodded.
Then the teacher and student began to discuss.
"......"
"This is the overall plan. You can go back and follow this to make the revisions." Yan Baitao said with relief, looking at the confirmed final version.
Qiu Xi, sitting opposite him, also nodded.
"Right, hurry up and make the revisions when you get back. The bound copy you submit should be based on these revised versions."
"Mm, I know."
Once the signed bound copy was submitted to the department, it meant their thesis was officially complete.
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