The news was exposed that very night.
The award results were reported in the various media outlets.
"The winners' list is out!"
"Zhang Ye's team has won two of the highest awards?"
"That's only right. If they don't win it, who else will!"
"Wow, this beautiful SARFT leader is so awesome!"
"Haha, did you guys see Zhang Ye's acceptance speech?"
"Treat your comrades with the warmth of spring? What a way to put it! Spring, summer, autumn, and winter are all there is to it. It's hard to believe that Teacher Zhang did it live! "
"I like Zhang Ye's last words. Treat your enemies with the cruelty of the harsh winter. Teacher Zhang Ye has never been one to speak honestly. Even in his acceptance speech, he had to bring up his opponents as well!"
"I heard that Zhang Ye will be nominated for several awards in the coming days."
"I heard about it too. It's the Academic Awards and the Golden Microphone Awards, right?"
"Zhang Ye has reaped a bountiful harvest this year. I wonder how many trophies he'll win!"
"Last year was a buildup, but this year, Teacher Zhang has finally exploded!"
"His popularity is already at the forefront of the B-list rankings! Based on this momentum, it's only a matter of time before Teacher Zhang enters the A-list rankings. Next year? The year after? Anything is possible! "
Some celebrities were more limited and had limited potential. Many of them might rise very quickly in the beginning, but after reaching a certain point, they would reach a saturation point. For example, there were only two or three people in the B-list rankings. Everyone knew that they would not be able to advance any further without special circumstances. That was their limit. They were also the so-called celebrities in the industry who could not become popular no matter how much they were supported. They were quite popular and had a fixed fan base, but they just could not make it big. There were too many such celebrities in the industry.
But Zhang Ye's situation was clearly different. He had never sung, acted in a television series, or acted in a movie, yet his popularity had already reached this level. Therefore, Zhang Ye's room for improvement was undoubtedly much more than the other celebrities. His limit was definitely not limited to the B-list rankings!
At least to the A-list!
Of course, this would definitely be a very difficult process. The threshold between the A-list and B-list rankings was not something that could be easily crossed!
...
A few days later.
An afternoon.
An awards ceremony was held in the academic world.
This year, the award ceremony was held at Tsinghua University. They had borrowed the auditorium of Tsinghua University. The ceremony in the academic world was obviously different from that in the entertainment industry. It was much simpler, and there were not as many spotlights and media. Most of the people sitting below were professors and scholars, and some students who were allowed to attend.
"Ah, Zhang Ye is here!"
"That's Zhang Ye?"
"It's too far, I can't see clearly!"
"Where is it?"
"Over there! Come in, come in! "
Many Tsinghua University students looked over.
Zhang Ye had come together with the Peking University team today. Among them were the Dean of the School of Mathematical Sciences, Pan Yang, and a few other professors and mentors from the Math Department. Three people from Peking University's Physics Department were also here. There was also a professor from Peking University's Physics Department nominated for an award today, but the chances of him winning were not high.
When other people came, there would be relevant personnel to receive them, but when the people from Peking University came, there was no one to receive them. It was as if they did not see them at all.
Zhang Ye could only find someone to ask, "Bro, where are we?"
The Tsinghua University teacher looked at him and pointed to the front. "There, in the third row." Then he left.
A young math teacher of Peking University said indignantly, "What kind of attitude is this? How can they be the hosts? "
But Pan Yang did not mind. He smiled and said, "That's enough. Back during the college entrance exam, Little Zhang smashed several of Tsinghua University's cars and snatched dozens of good seedlings to come to Peking University. It's very normal for them to be a little angry about that."
Several of the Peking University professors and mentors looked at Zhang Ye, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.
Along the way, many of the Tsinghua University teachers ignored Zhang Ye and his group, especially Zhang Ye. When some of the Tsinghua University teachers saw him, their faces even turned cold.
Even Zhang Ye was puzzled. Why did this bro have enemies everywhere he went? Did I offend that many people back then?
He had offended so many people that Zhang Ye could not even remember them clearly.
Soon after, the awards ceremony began.
The Medicine Prize.
The Biology Prize.
The Physics Prize.
In the eyes of industry insiders, today's academic awards were undoubtedly one of the highest awards in the academic world. Of course, even though it was said to be one of the highest awards, it was definitely not on the same level as the five major categories of the National Science and Technology Awards that were given out by the State Council. But compared to the other academic awards below the National Science and Technology Prize, this award ceremony was one of the most authoritative ones. It was also basically the highest award that a normal scholar or expert could receive. As for those who could receive the National Science and Technology Prize, they were of course not just any normal scholar. They were all veteran experts who had made great contributions to the research of hydrogen bombs, as well as to the aerospace and military fields.
The awards were unveiled one by one.
Some of the people in the audience were happy, while others were worried. But since they were in the academic field, they did not get excited like the entertainment industry awards ceremony. Everyone was able to control themselves better.
Finally, it was time for the Mathematics category!
A senior research fellow of the Chinese Academy of Sciences announced, "This year's Mathematics Prize winner is …" After a long pause, he slowly said, "Peking University's Math Department — Zhang Ye!"
The people from Peking University immediately broke into applause!
"Professor Zhang! Congratulations, congratulations! "
"I guessed it would be you!"
"That's great!"
Pan Yang said, "Little Zhang, don't think about taking the trophy away. Leave it at Peking University, alright? I'll find a good spot for you in the Hall of Honor! "
Zhang Ye laughed and said, "If you want to take it, just take it. But don't give me a good spot. Why does it sound like you're trying to bury my ashes!"
The Peking University people laughed heartily.
Zhang Ye went onstage to receive his award.
The academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences personally handed over the trophy. "The younger generation will surpass the older."
Zhang Ye smiled. "I'm learning from my seniors."
The academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences narrowed his eyes and said, "You are very good. A few old guys and I think very highly of you. How about it? Are you interested in joining the Chinese Academy of Sciences? "
Zhang Ye said nervously, "Enter the Chinese Academy of Sciences?"
The academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences smiled and said, "Think about it first. We'll talk about it when there's a chance in the future."
For an award ceremony like this, there was no host, nor was there any acceptance speech. There was only a microphone onstage, and when he spoke to Zhang Ye, the Chinese Academy of Sciences Fellow was not holding a microphone. As such, no one else could hear their conversation and only thought that it was just a polite conversation.
He got off the stage.
Pan Yang asked, "What did Academician Song say to you?"
Zhang Ye answered honestly, "He asked me if I wanted to join the Chinese Academy of Sciences."
"Ah?"
"Chinese Academy of Sciences?"
"Academician Song invited you?"
The Peking University professors and scholars were all shocked!
Pan Yang hurriedly said, "Are you sure it's the Chinese Academy of Sciences? It's not a research institute under the Chinese Academy of Sciences? "
Zhang Ye was taken aback. "He's talking about the Chinese Academy of Sciences, right?"
The Peking University people looked at one another. The Chinese Academy of Sciences had dozens of research institutes and over a hundred laboratories. These weren't considered much since they were all involved in research, but if Academician Song was really inviting Zhang Ye to join the Chinese Academy of Sciences, then he was clearly not referring to these places. It was very likely that he was inviting Zhang Ye to join the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Mathematical and Physics department. This was one of the core departments of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, so could it be that he wanted Zhang Ye to directly become a research fellow?
A 24-year-old research fellow of the Chinese Academy of Sciences??
F * * k!
That can't be, right!?
Thinking of this possibility, the Peking University people were a little dumbfounded!
A young Peking University math teacher hurriedly said, "Then what did you say?"
Zhang Ye said, "I didn't say anything."
Pan Yang pressed on, "Then what do you think?"
Zhang Ye said without even thinking, "I'm doing quite well being a celebrity. Why would I want to join the Chinese Academy of Sciences?"
An old Math Department professor nearly vomited blood. He was so angry that his beard was trembling. "How can a celebrity compare to a research fellow of the Chinese Academy of Sciences? Look at what you're trying to achieve! "
Zhang Ye did not like hearing that and said, "As celebrities, we are also serving the people. It's just that the aspect of service is different. We are focusing on spiritual civilization."
That old professor said angrily, "How can that be compared? Which research fellow of the Chinese Academy of Sciences isn't respected by everyone? "
Zhang Ye looked at him and said, "Just grab anyone off the streets and ask them if they know Academician Song or me."
The old professor: "…"
A female Peking University math teacher didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Professor Zhang, there's no need to compare like that. I don't even know what to say anymore."
Pan Yang rolled his eyes as well.
Zhang Ye did not say anything definite. "Let's talk about it in the future."
This conversation with Zhang Ye felt like he was playing the lute to a cow. In history, which academic wouldn't get excited when they heard that they were invited to join the Chinese Academy of Sciences? That was the Chinese Academy of Sciences! Even Pan Yang, the dean of Peking University's School of Mathematical Sciences, did not have the qualifications to apply for the title of a research fellow. Yes, he did not even have the qualifications to apply for it.
Now that the opportunity had come, you actually said that being a celebrity was better than being a research fellow? What kind of realization was that?
But when they thought of Zhang Ye's identity, the people of Peking University could only shake their heads in silence. Some sighed, while others sighed. A deep sense of helplessness welled up in their hearts. Indeed, he was a celebrity to begin with. He had studied broadcasting in university and that was his main profession. To these teachers and professors of Peking University, being involved in academia and education was their main occupation. This was their life's work and goal. But to Zhang Ye, who was the most famous broadcasting major in the country, a graduate of China's Media College, being involved in academic research … was clearly not his main occupation.
His standpoint was different.
His perspective was different.
His way of looking at things was naturally different as well.
Hai, there were so many people in the world, so many people who were willing to devote their lives to the cause of mathematics. Why did Zhang Ye, who only wanted to be a celebrity, have to solve the famous Dale's Conjecture!
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