The appointed time with the leader was two in the afternoon, but Fang Jueyu was never one to be late. He arrived early at Qi Dong's residence, where Qi Dong and his wife were already waiting for him.
"Little Fang is here, come on in, have a seat!" Qi Dong warmly greeted him. "Today, your teacher's wife prepared some fresh fruit for you, have some!"
Qi Dong treated Fang Jueyu with a kindness surpassing that shown to his own grandchildren. Not only had Fang solved cutting-edge academic problems at a young age, but he had also provided substantial financial support for Qi Dong's research. Qi Dong almost wished he had a granddaughter to introduce to him.
"Teacher Qi, you're too kind. I should be the one thanking you for your help," Fang Jueyu responded, feeling a bit overwhelmed by Qi Dong's excessive warmth.
"By the way, the leader is coming over today. You must be polite and avoid losing decorum in front of him! Speak modestly, understood?" Qi Dong reminded him.