So Coincidental

Shen Qi submitted the Chinese version of his paper, "A Solution for Three-Dimensional Hypercomplex Numbers," to the Journal of Mathematical Research at Zhejiang University in early November. The paper was published in the A volume of the Journal of Mathematical Research, and a copyright transfer agreement was signed.

The main content of the copyright transfer agreement is to prohibit authors from submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals. Submitting the same Chinese version of a paper to two different Chinese journals constitutes multiple submissions and is considered academic misconduct.

The same paper is submitted to journal A in Chinese, to journal B in English, and to journals in other languages (French, German, and Spanish). This also constitutes multiple submissions of the same manuscript.

Shen Qi's "A Solution for Three-Dimensional Hypercomplex Numbers" was published in Chinese in the Journal of Mathematical Research, Volume A, and in English in the Journal of Mathematical Research, Volume B. This does not constitute multiple submissions of the same work.

Series A and Series B are two different language versions of the * Journal of Mathematical Research *, but they belong to the same journal.

This situation falls under the category of expanding upon an initial published paper, and the * Journal of Mathematical Research * certainly wouldn't hold Shen Qi responsible, since both Series A and Series B belong to them anyway.

In key universities in China, the quantity and quality of published papers are linked to academic staff's professional title evaluation.

Some universities require graduate and doctoral students to publish a certain number of papers in order to graduate, including a certain number of SCI and EI papers.

Some universities count two different language versions of a paper from the same journal as one paper, while others count them as two.

Shen Qi didn't need to be evaluated for a professional title, nor did he pursue a master's or doctoral degree. The Chinese and English versions of "A Solution for Three-Dimensional Hypercomplex Numbers" were published in the A and B issues of the "Journal of Mathematical Research" respectively. Whether Yenching University counted it as one or two articles didn't matter to Shen Qi, as long as the system counted it as two articles.

This also served as a reminder to Shen Qi that in the future, the proper approach to writing papers would be to first publish an English version, submit it to an SCI journal, and then have the journal agree to translate it into Chinese and publish it again. If they disagree, then forget about it.

Some journals do not accept the same paper with the same content but in a different language, such as the * Mathematical Herald * published by Yenching University. In such cases, priority should be given to publishing the English version, since SCI paper generate more academic credits for top students.

Shen Qi had only just figured out the system's settings. The paper he submitted to the Yanda Mathematical Herald was in Chinese, which couldn't be changed. The paper was submitted in December.

Shen Qi has decided to publish Professor Lu's research paper directly in English, and he has already begun drafting it.

With his research project in mind, Shen Qi arrived at the Capital Airport, heading home for the Chinese New Year.

Bad luck, the plane was delayed. Shen Qi dragged his suitcase into a coffee shop and waited. What could he do?

He had barely sat down and hadn't even had a chance to order a drink when Shen Qi's gaze locked onto someone. His observation skills were sharp; the person looked familiar—it was a woman.

The woman was wearing sunglasses, dragging a black suitcase, a black trench coat, black pants, and black leather boots; she looked like she was from The Matrix.

She was very tall, probably 1.8 meters tall with boots on, and dressed in all black, she exuded a powerful aura.

Shen Qi intently at the tall woman, who noticed him after entering the coffee shop.

The woman approached Shen Qi's seat, pushed up her sunglasses to reveal her eyes, and exclaimed with surprise and delight, "Shen Qi, what a coincidence!"

Shen Qi patted the table, stood up, and said with a smile, "Beautiful lady, have a seat. Here, have some coffee. Watch my luggage for me; I'll go to the counter to order drinks."

The tall woman placed her suitcase next to Shen Qi and forcefully pressed Shen Qi back into his seat. "Shen Qi, sit down. It's my treat. Don't try to take it from me, listen to me."

This woman has a very strong presence; she even dares to disobey my orders now. Shen Qi had to re-evaluate the tall woman in front of him. "Chen Xiaoting, you've changed."

"People change, you know." Tall and slender Chen Xiaoting, Shen Qi's high school deskmate and a student at the University of Media, asked from her elevated position, "Shen Qi, what would you like to drink?"

"A glass of warm water," Shen Qi said.

Chen Xiaoting was surprised. "Huh? You don't need to save me money. I owe you too much. I can still afford a cup of coffee."

"Wen Baikai, thank you." Shen Qi smiled faintly and waved his hand, "Go ahead, I'll watch your luggage."

"You've changed too," Chen Xiaoting muttered to herself as she went to the counter to order a drink.

"Chen Xiaoting has really changed," Shen Qi sighed. "Is this still the same quiet, introverted, timid, and trembling Honest Chen?"

Of course, this is normal; people change to some extent when they integrate into a new environment.

Chen Xiaoting, holding a glass of Americano and a glass of water, sat down opposite Shen Qi: "You're so heartless, Shen Qi! You dropped me off at the University of Media gate at the end of August, and haven't contacted me once in the past six months. Xu Rui even treated me to a meal once!"

"Busy, too busy." Shen Qi sipped his water and asked, "Which flight are you on?"

"CZ30XX."

"Hey, we're on the same flight back to Nangang City. I'll treat you to a nice meal when we get home. How's it going at the University of Media these past six months?"

"It's alright, I quite like my major."

"If I remember correctly, Xiaoting, you majored in journalism and communication? Will you become a reporter, a host, or work behind the scenes?"

"I really enjoy traveling around China and abroad. The world is so big, I want to see it."

"So you'll become a journalist then. I wish you all the best in becoming a renowned reporter." Shen Qi raised his glass, offering his heartfelt congratulations.

"Using the wrong words can make you a famous media personality!" Chen Xiaoting not only became more lively and outgoing, but her reactions also became faster.

When old classmates meet, the atmosphere is particularly lively. Chen Xiaoting tells Shen Qi strange and interesting stories about her school, which makes him laugh out loud.

Shen Qi also told stories of extraordinary people and events at Yenching University, Chen Xiaoting laughed so hard she bent over, "Shen Qi, it's amazing you've survived this long! If you were at our school, you wouldn't last two months!"

The hour and a half delay passed quickly, and Shen Qi and Chen Xiaoting boarded the plane.

Waaaaah.

The plane flew south and landed at Nangang Airport a few hours later, around 8 p. m.

Shen Qi and Chen Xiaoting walked out of the domestic arrivals hall together. Shen Qi asked, "How are you getting back?"

"My parents are here to pick me up." Chen Xiaoting looked around as if searching for someone. "By the way, Shen Qi, how are you getting home? Want a ride with me?"

"My car's here." Shen Qi pointed to a black Mercedes-Benz C-Class parked on the roadside not far away, waved goodbye to Chen Xiaoting, and said, "Let's get together in a few days, call me."

Shen Qi walked to the back of the black Mercedes-Benz. The trunk opened automatically, he put his luggage in, then opened the back door and got into the car.

Shen Zhishan and Fan Yunxia came to the airport to pick up their son. Shen Zhishan drove, and Fan Yunxia sat in the back seat.

"Dad, Mom, I missed you so much!" Shen Qi hugged his Mom.

"We missed you too." After hugging her son, Fan Yunxia pointed to Chen Xiaoting in front of her and said, "That girl is really tall. Shen Qi, do you know her?"

Shen Qi said, "My high school deskmate, Chen Xiaoting, Mom, don't you remember her? She's in our high school graduation photo, you've seen it."

"Girls change a lot as they grow up. How come this girl came back with you?" Fan Yunxia asked.

Shen Qi explained, "She studies at University of Media, and we just happened to be on the same flight."

Fan Yunxia nodded. "Oh, I see. It's fine to maintain necessary contact with high school classmates."

At this moment, Chen Xiaoting got into a Land Rover Range Rover. Shen Zhishan, who had been silent until now, spoke up, "Chen Xiaoting comes from a well-off family. Her car is more expensive than mine. What kind of business does her family run?"

"Dad, aren't you being too nosy? Let's go home, I'm starving," Shen Qi urged.

Shen Zhishan started the car and drove back.

"Shen Qi, what about that female classmate of yours from university?" Fan Yunxia, an internist, said uncertainly, "Based on your description on WeChat, I can only make a preliminary estimate that she may need treatment for her endocrine or cardiovascular system. In short, we need to see her medical records or the patient herself, and conduct examinations using our hospital's equipment, before we can make a definitive conclusion."

"There are so many good hospitals in the capital, she won't go to your hospital for a checkup," Shen Qi said.

"Is she from the capital?" Fan Yunxia asked.

"No."

"Shen Qi, what's your relationship with her?"

"Classmate relationship."

"Oh, you seem quite interested in this female classmate." Fan Yunxia smiled and added, "It's always best to know someone well. I don't even know the name of your female classmate from university, but I at least know that your high school deskmate was named Chen Xiaoting."

"Mom, can we change the subject?" Shen Qi regretted it; he shouldn't have so easily revealed any information about young women to his Mom.