Noon.
The news of the National Science and Technology Awards was all over the TV.
Central TV.
Beijing Television.
Shanghai Television.
Jiangsu Television.
The news was bombarded again and again!
Furthermore, the more they dug, the finer the information became!
A certain military program.
An active-duty colonel said excitedly, "To be able to independently develop a fifth-generation fighter jet is something that many developed countries can't even achieve. This is a qualitative leap in our country's military strength, which is why I said that Professor Zhang is a hero of science. He has really made great contributions to our country and even invented a few technologies, like this radar technology. Even America doesn't have it, but we have it now! It had been forced out by Professor Zhang! International leader, the only one in the world! "
The host: "I can tell that Senior Colonel Sun is very excited."
The senior colonel: "Yes, I'm very excited and proud."
Host: "Then in your opinion, what is Zhang Ye's status in the science and technology world?"
The senior colonel replied without hesitation, "He is the most outstanding scientist in China!"
The host asked, "Is he the most outstanding scientist or one of the most outstanding scientists?"
The senior colonel laughed. "I can't say that there is no one like him, but I can say that Professor Zhang's role in China's scientific field is irreplaceable!"
…
At home.
Xin Ya also stayed behind for dinner.
Zhang Ye was playing with his daughter in the living room.
"Daddy, chase me!"
"Wu! The big bad wolf is here! "
"Hehe! The big bad wolf can't catch me! "
"Watch how the big bad wolf eats you!"
"I can't catch him. Daddy can't catch him!"
One ran.
One chased after him.
The two of them almost overturned the house, and several chairs fell over.
His mother felt a headache coming on. "Brat, take a break."
Li Qinqin smiled as she cooked and said, "Let them be. Little Ye is happy today, and so is the child. I'll clean up the house later."
His mother looked over and said with a smile, "This father and son."
Half an hour later, it was time to eat.
Li Qinqin called out to them, "Little Ye, Sisi, it's time to eat."
Mom urged, "Hurry up, hurry up."
"You're here." Only then did Zhang Ye carry the child over.
Sisi was so tired that she was panting and her forehead was covered in sweat.
His father said, "Sisi, let's eat."
Sisi panted. "Grandpa, I'm tired."
Wu Changhe narrowed his eyes and said, "It's almost mealtime. Why are you letting the child run around?"
Zhang Ye thought nothing of it. "It's good to train."
Xin Ya patted Sisi's head sympathetically. "You must be really unlucky to have such a father."
Everyone laughed.
Wu Zeqing carried the child over and helped her wipe her sweat. She asked Xin Ya, "Has the application from the Chinese Academy of Sciences been approved yet?"
Xin Ya laughed and said, "There's no news yet."
Wu Zeqing smiled. "Let my husband handle it for you."
Zhang Ye feigned ignorance and said, "What are you busy with?"
His mother said, "Aren't you a research fellow at the Chinese Academy of Sciences?"
Zhang Ye said, "It's up to the academician to approve it, so it's not like I have the final say."
Xin Ya was annoyed, "You've even won the National Science and Technology Award. Even among the hundred research fellows of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, you're ranked at the top. Furthermore, you're also a research fellow of the Chinese Academy of Engineering. Of the two academies' research fellows, including you, there are less than five of them in the whole of China. How can you say that it doesn't count?"
Wu Zeqing chuckled and said, "That's enough, Little Ye. Stop teasing Little Ya."
Only then did Zhang Ye say, "Actually, I already knew about your application to become a research fellow a long time ago. I've already made arrangements for it for you. I've already communicated with the people I know. Fellow Chi Junior, Fellow Chi Senior, and Fellow Zhou will definitely vote for you and speak up for you at the meeting."
Xin Ya said happily, "That's great!"
Wu Changhe asked, "Kid, are you really planning on joining the scientific community?"
Zhang Ye smiled and said, "I do whatever I want to be famous for. It has nothing to do with the industry."
Li Qinqin said, "How much popularity will it bring you this time?"
"I don't know about that." Zhang Ye said, "I'll have to wait until the popularity rankings are reopened."
His mother said, "When will it be reopened?"
Zhang Ye said, "I'm also waiting for the news."
Everyone chatted for a while.
Li Qinqin suddenly raised her glass. "Come, Little Ye, let's have a toast."
Zhang Ye quickly raised his glass. "Let me toast you, let me toast you."
Li Qinqin smiled happily. "Mom is really happy for you that you've achieved so much today."
"Thank you, Mom." Zhang Ye respectfully clinked glasses with his mother-in-law and downed it in one gulp. "I will definitely continue to work hard in the future and not let down the party and the country's expectations."
His father nodded. "Well said."
Xin Ya's thoughts were running wild as she listened.
You've even built an airplane!
You're going to continue to work hard?
Damn, are you going to create an aircraft carrier as well?
Ring, ring, ring.
Zhang Ye's cell phone rang again.
Zhang Ye looked at the number and answered with a smile.
It was Dean Pan Yang from Peking University's School of Mathematical Sciences.
"Hello, Fellow Zhang."
"Dean Pan, long time no see. No, I should address you as Dean Pan now. I heard that you've been promoted in recent years. You're now the vice president of Peking University?"
"Haha, I still can't compare to you, kid. You just came back after four years and you've already won the National Science and Technology Award!"
"I was just lucky, just lucky."
"Don't be so humble. Your old bro is looking for you for something."
"Please speak."
"Professor at Peking University, you can continue to hang up a post."
"Ah? Didn't I resign a few years ago? "
"I'm inviting you back again."
"Forget about it. I don't have time to give lectures anyway."
"There's no need for you to give lectures. Just give me a nod and I'll get someone to deliver the appointment letter to you tomorrow. It's settled then. You have to agree to it whether you want to or not. I didn't say anything when you resigned a few years ago. I know that you were afraid of implicating Peking University because of the hacking incident, but let's not talk about the past. Now that you're back, don't shirk your responsibilities anymore. Peking University will always be your home. "
"Alright, alright then."
"Haha, alright, it's a deal!"
After hanging up.
A call came in from Media College.
"Professor Zhang."
"President Chen."
"I've already sent the appointment letter to you by courier. Remember to accept it."
"Ah? What do you mean by I'm a professor? You should have at least told me about it. "
"What else is there to say? You're a student of Media College, so you'll always be a part of Media College. This professor position has always been yours. I didn't agree to your resignation a few years ago, but it just so happens that we can directly reject your resignation request from back then. You'll still be a professor. "
"Damn, alright then."
"Little Zhang, you've done very well these past few years. Very well. You didn't embarrass your alma mater!"
"Ahem, President Chen, I've been too busy with scientific research these past few years and haven't taken care of broadcasting —"
"Our Media College also teaches physics, mathematics, and aviation — uh, aviation doesn't seem to be available yet, but it will be available in the future. Where did you learn all those skills from? Of course I learned them at our school! This was all nurtured by Media College, wasn't it? "
"Ah, yes, it was all nurtured by my alma mater."
"Remember to say that to the media as well."
"Pfft, I understand."
However, this was not the end.
He put down his cell phone and was about to take a few more bites when his cell phone rang again.
But this time, the call made Zhang Ye stunned.
It was from General Li.
"Fellow Zhang."
"Old Li, what's the matter? Didn't we just meet at the conference hall? "
"Then can't I call you for something?"
"Haha, yes, please speak."
"I'm currently at the National Defense University."
"The National Defense University?"
"Yeah, it's my alma mater. I was dragged away by the president right after the meeting ended. He treated me to a meal and chatted with me for a long time. So it turns out he's looking for you for something."
"Why is the National Defense University looking for me?"
"They want to invite you to join the National Defense University as a professor. A full professor, not an associate professor."
"A professor? The National Defense University is the highest institution in the military. Don't they all have military ranks? It's not like I'm a soldier. "
"Don't they also have civilian professors?"
"Damn, why are they looking for me again?"
"What do you mean by again?"
"Ahem, it's nothing."
"They know that you're busy. Besides, they're inviting you to join the National Defense University right after you received the Highest Science and Technology Award. It feels like they're taking advantage of you, so they're a little embarrassed about it. That's why they asked me to help them talk to you and see if you're willing to join them. They even said that you basically don't have to give any lectures. You just have to show up when you have the time and you don't have to worry about anything else.
"If that's the case, then it's not a problem."
"Alright, then I'll agree to it on your behalf?"
"Sure."
The call was finally over.
Zhang Ye came back from a distance and sat down.
His mother said helplessly, "Why are you so busy?"
Li Qinqin smiled and said, "Little Ye just received the highest award, so he must be very busy right now."
Xin Ya asked, "Who looked for you? Look at how happy you are. "
Zhang Ye smiled and said, "It was a few universities that looked for me. Peking University, Media College, and the National Defense University wanted me to take on the title of a professor. I felt that I wouldn't lose anything and that it would also help my popularity, so I agreed."
Xin Ya was stunned. "The National Defense University also looked for you?"
Zhang Ye said, "Yes."
Li Qinqin said happily, "That's a good thing!"
Xin Ya said helplessly, "You've really become a hot commodity now! The National Defense University is the highest institution in the military in the country, yet they're already starting to fight for you? " With a pause, she sighed and said, "But it's not that strange. You've attracted too much attention this time. You've even won the National Science and Technology Award that has been vacant for the past two years, so it's only right that they're fighting for you. If you take on a position there, the university will gain some glory as well."
Sometimes, comparing oneself to others was really odious.
Xin Ya had been involved in mathematics research all her life, both when she was in school and after she graduated. She was already in her 40s, but she had not even earned the title of a research fellow at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. She was still just a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. But what about Zhang Ye? He was an entertainer with a broadcasting background. He was someone who could not possibly have anything to do with the scientific world. Instead of doing proper work, he became a research fellow at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and a professor at several of the most important universities in the country. He even reached the top of the National Science and Technology Award.
Several years ago, Zhang Ye left and lost all of his glory.
Several years later, when Zhang Ye returned, all of his glory returned to him, or even more!
A research fellow at the Two Academies!
Three professorship titles!
It could be said to be unprecedented!
What could time do to him?
This was a fellow that could not be measured with common sense!
...
After lunch.
Xin Ya said goodbye.
Wu Zeqing smiled. "Do you need me to send you off?"
Xin Ya smiled and said, "Of course."
Wu Zeqing nodded and said, "OK."
Zhang Ye was still urging her from behind. "Old Wu, just drop me off for a while and then come back. The appointment letter from the National Defense University has been sent over. It's a lot of words, so help me take a look at it later."
Wu Zeqing smiled. "Alright, just leave it there for now."
His mother glanced at him. "Can't you read it yourself?"
Zhang Ye said, "My wife knows better than me about such things."
His mother harrumphed. "I think you won't be able to survive without Zeqing."
Outside.
The two of them walked over to Xin Ya's car that was parked outside.
Wu Zeqing smiled. "Tell me, what's the matter?"
Xin Ya looked at her. "Back when you and Zhang Ye got married, I said that the two of you might not be suitable for each other. But I take back my words now."
"Why did you suddenly think of that?" Wu Zeqing asked.
Xin Ya smiled. "I just said it when I thought of it. When it comes to judging men, I am indeed not as good as you. I was just wondering how you managed to find such an impressive fellow from the crowd back then."
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