My mom is the head of the gynecology department. She insisted on having her male medical trainee examine me. “Whoever gets the benefit, gets the benefit.” What began as an incredibly awkward encounter, with Mom playing matchmaker, turned into countless more. Not long afterward, I picked up my phone, opened my chat with Zhou Yan, and typed: “Professor Zhou, I don't want to work hard anymore. I want a job with guaranteed placement.” His reply came instantly: “Then marry a PhD.” My smile deepened. “So how do I marry a PhD?” “You can marry me.”
