Volume 1: Student Life Chapter 326: Is there any need to ask?
"President Sun, you're looking for me?"
Chen Zhou pushed open the door of President Sun’s office.
In the office, in addition to President Sun, there were also President Zhou, who Chen Zhou was familiar with, and Yao Tongtong, a reporter from Yenching Daily, as well as President Qiu, the president of Yenching University, who Chen Zhou was not very familiar with.
Chen Zhou's impression of Principal Qiu is limited to the opening ceremony and the last award ceremony.
Especially the moment when Principal Qiu gave him a bonus of one million, it was really impressive!
Dean Sun smiled at Chen Zhou who came in and said, "Have you seen the news?"
Chen Zhou nodded gently: "I see."
Dean Sun saw Chen Zhou's calm expression and couldn't help but asked in surprise: "How come you act like you didn't hear anything? Don't you have any idea at all?"
Chen Zhou looked at Dean Sun, then at Principal Qiu, and grinned: "Not really, I'm still quite surprised. It's a bit unexpected. Logically speaking, there are a lot of people waiting for this spot, it shouldn't be my turn."
Dean Sun shook his head and disagreed with Chen Zhou's statement: "That's not the case. If we only look at seniority, it won't be your turn. But, your achievements have surpassed those who have waited for seniority. In other words, your achievements have overwhelmed those who have waited for seniority."
Chen Zhou didn't say anything. Dean Sun could say this, but he couldn't really respond.
After thinking for a while, Chen Zhou said sincerely: "Principal, Dean, thank you."
Dean Sun smiled and said, "Thank you for what?"
Chen Zhou replied: "If it weren't for your recommendation letter, I wouldn't have been selected as one of the top young talents this time."
When saying this, Chen Zhou's expression was very sincere.
He was really grateful to Principal Qiu and Dean Sun in front of him. He also knew that the joint recommendation letter would definitely not be written by Dean Sun alone, but might be led by Principal Qiu.
Principal Qiu, who had been observing Chen Zhou's expression, said, "You are wrong. Every year during the selection process, each candidate has a recommendation letter from an academician. Our joint recommendation letter can only be regarded as the icing on the cake."
"On the contrary, what your Dean Sun said is right. Your academic achievements have already put many professors to shame. It would be unreasonable to use your seniority to suppress you."
"Besides, the original intention of the national 'Ten Thousand People Plan' does not allow this kind of phenomenon to occur. If that were the case, it would go against the original intention of the plan."
Dean Sun also smiled and said, "That's right, after all, you have achieved your ability. Otherwise, even if we write more joint letters, it will be useless, right?"
Chen Zhou smiled shyly, feeling embarrassed to praise himself like this.
After a pause, Principal Qiu continued, "If my guess is correct, since the last time you were established as a role model for college students in the new era, the country has been deliberately making you a banner."
"From this selection, it can be seen that your flag has become a weather vane for the national 'Ten Thousand Talents Plan'. It will also inevitably bring positive feedback to the implementation of the national 'Ten Thousand Talents Plan'!"
Chen Zhou heard it carefully and looked at Principal Qiu with some surprise. This compliment was really something Chen Zhou did not expect.
What is the national “Ten Thousand Talents Plan”?
It is the country’s 10-year talent plan!
Chen Zhou asked himself that it would be very difficult for him to bring positive feedback to these plans with his current condition.
He is now at most a signal.
Moreover, Principal Qiu’s words indeed contain a lot of information.
Thinking that there was another person in the office, Chen Zhou couldn't help but look at Yao Tongtong.
Yao Tongtong was also shocked at this moment.
Although everyone has guessed something from the list of outstanding young talents this time, they all believe that this is a new trend guided by the country.
But what I heard from Principal Qiu was a completely different story.
Who is Principal Qiu?
The president of Yenching University and an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.
A true big shot in China’s academic field.
Compared with President Qiu, even for a reporter like her who specializes in reporting news and pays special attention to news in the academic circle, there is serious information asymmetry.
They could only guess, but coming from Principal Qiu's mouth, it was almost certain.
Thinking of this, Yao Tongtong instantly became energetic.
This is absolutely big news. As long as it is well written, then the year-end bonus and so on will be easy to get, right?
However, Yao Tongtong also realized one thing, it seemed that these conversations were not something she could listen to?
However, she really didn't want to miss this plan of collecting information and materials.
Yao Tongtong said hesitantly, "Well, Principal Qiu, Dean Sun, I'm going to go out for a while. I'll come back after you guys finish talking."
Principal Qiu glanced at Yao Tongtong, smiled and waved his hand: "Reporter Yao, you don't have to go out, just don't write my original words in the newspaper. Besides, I believe it won't be long before these contents will be everywhere in the newspaper."
"Thank you, Principal Qiu." Yao Tongtong said gratefully.
After saying that, she stood aside silently and continued to be invisible.
She still has this awareness.
However, she probably also knew the reason why Principal Qiu kept her.
When Chen Zhou saw Yao Tongtong's appearance, he couldn't help but find it a little funny.
Chen Zhou retracted his gaze and looked at Principal Qiu, who was also looking at him.
Principal Qiu added: "Chen Zhou, you don't have to feel pressured. I believe you enjoy this kind of pressure."
Chen Zhou was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "As long as the pressure is not too great, it will be fine."
Upon hearing this, Principal Qiu and Dean Sun laughed at the same time.
At the end, President Qiu said with emotion: "In recent years, the domestic scientific research environment, software and hardware are actually not worse than those abroad, and international exchanges have gradually become the norm, but a large number of outstanding talents are still lost."
"In the past, doctoral graduates always wanted to go abroad, because everyone believed that they would receive better treatment and support after returning. Some who did well abroad were even unwilling to return to China."
"Now that we have the 'Ten Thousand Talents Plan', it can be considered to calm people's restless hearts. And your selection has given a goal to the vast number of outstanding talents."
"As everyone has seen, age and qualifications are not a problem. As long as you are good enough, you can be selected into the country's talent program and enjoy the same treatment as talents returning from abroad."
"Yes." Dean Sun also sighed, "In the past, even if you had excellent professional performance, you could only follow the routine to evaluate professional titles, increase salaries, and apply for funding."
"But now the implementation of the 'Ten Thousand Talents Plan' has provided a new platform. Whether in terms of working conditions, career platform, living benefits, etc., they are all protected by the state and enjoy the same treatment as the talents in the 'Thousand Talents Plan'."
After hearing what Principal Qiu and Dean Sun said, Chen Zhou couldn't help but think of the question asked by that reporter at the award ceremony after he solved the hail conjecture.
The country is changing, but we need to give it time.
Principal Qiu and Dean Sun looked at each other, and both saw a hint of relief on each other's faces.
"By the way, Chen Zhou, after the list of outstanding young talents is announced and the subsequent procedures are completed, you can apply for funding yourself." Dean Sun reminded.
"Project funding? This seems..."
Chen Zhou originally wanted to say that the research he did seemed to only require a pile of draft paper and a bunch of pen refills.
But after hearing what President Sun said next, Chen Zhou immediately stopped talking.
President Sun said that according to the provisions of the national "Thousand Talents Plan", the funding provided to the natural science field is 1.2 to 2.4 million yuan per person.
It also gives young top talents autonomy to support them in conducting research on topics of their own choice, hosting international and domestic exhibitions and performances, or participating in international cooperation, exchanges and training.
At the same time, the funds will follow the selected candidates and can be nominally managed by the university or employer, but if the selected candidates change their job units, the funds will be transferred along with them.
This is also the reason why major universities and research institutions are competing for candidates selected for the national “Thousand Talents Plan”.
Because the arrival of the selected candidates means an influx of a large amount of funds.
Scientific research is often a business that burns a lot of money, and sometimes it is not certain to be successful.
However, Chen Zhou did not listen carefully to the second half of this sentence.
But in the first half, Chen Zhou heard clearly the funding of 1.2 to 2.4 million yuan.
Looking at Chen Zhou's bright eyes, Dean Sun shook his head and smiled, "Your reaction to hearing about money is much greater than before."
Chen Zhou smiled sheepishly: "President Sun, it's not about the money. I'm just very happy to see that the country supports scientific research so much."
Dean Sun pointed at Chen Zhou speechlessly, and then asked: "It seems that you haven't finished what you said just now. What do you mean by 'it seems'?"
"Uh..." Chen Zhou was a little embarrassed, but quickly said, "I think what I meant is that the country seems to be too thoughtful about this. It really values talents. It really values them."
Dean Sun looked at Chen Zhou and did not expose what the boy said.
Principal Qiu didn't see what Chen Zhou was thinking, and continued, "That's true. I believe that with the implementation of national policies, more and more talents will gather in the future."
Chen Zhou hurriedly said, "Yes, yes, the principal is right."
Principal Qiu looked at Chen Zhou with some surprise, wondering why this kid is so excited now?
Little did he know that what Chen Zhou was thinking about now was how to use so much funding?
If I buy draft paper, I'm afraid it will pile up into a mountain...
Then, Chen Zhou thought of something else and asked, "President Qiu, Dean Sun, I will graduate soon and go to MIT to study abroad. Will this affect the selection of young top talents?"
Principal Qiu shook his head and said, "No. You are on a joint training program. In a sense, you are on exchange study at MIT. When you graduate from MIT, you will receive doctoral degrees from both Yanda and MIT."
Chen Zhou probably understood what he meant. It meant that MIT was only responsible for training him, and he was actually still a student of Yanda University.
I wonder if MIT knows about this operation...
Dean Sun looked at Chen Zhou and said, "In fact, with your current academic achievements, you can graduate directly from Yanda with a doctorate."
Chen Zhou was stunned for a moment, then asked, "Did you graduate with a Ph.D. in both mathematics and physics?"
Hearing Chen Zhou's question, Dean Sun was stunned for a moment and shook his head: "That's not the case, he's just from the Department of Mathematics."
Hearing this, Chen Zhou smiled and said, "Forget it, and if you don't go through a complete learning process, you will regret it in your life."
Dean Sun shook his head and chuckled: "I know you have your own ideas and can follow your own plans, so I just said it casually."
Chen Zhou chuckled and said nothing.
After looking at Chen Zhou, Principal Qiu wanted to say something but didn't say it.
Dean Sun was the same. He just looked at Chen Zhou and didn't say what he was thinking.
No one can predict what Chen Zhou's future will be like.
Moreover, the choice is always in Chen Zhou's own hands.
Chen Zhou stayed in Dean Sun's office for two full hours before leaving.
Principal Qiu and President Sun talked to him a lot and basically explained the issue of young top talents clearly.
I have to say that Chen Zhou is probably the happiest one.
Compared with other selected candidates, who can have two academicians explain to him what this plan is about at the same time?
Moreover, all the details are explained to you clearly.
Of course, Chen Zhou also thought a lot from this conversation, including Dean Sun’s seemingly “casual remark” about doctoral graduation.
He also knew what the two old men were worried about.
Chen Zhou shook his head gently, stopped, turned around and asked, "Reporter Yao, shall we find a place?"
Yao Tongtong came out with Chen Zhou, and this interview was made possible through the help of Yanda University.
After the paper on Cramer's conjecture came out, Yao Tongtong asked Chen Zhou to do an exclusive interview.
Unfortunately, Chen Zhou is really hard to get an appointment with, and the reasons are that he is either accompanying his girlfriend or on his way to accompany his girlfriend.
Yao Tongtong was speechless about this, but there was nothing she could do. She couldn't just come to Yan University to ambush people again, right?
However, after the last incident of reporters entering the school, Yan University has issued a clear ban on this.
Chen Zhou didn’t know what Yao Tongtong was thinking. If he knew, he would probably feel that he was innocent.
I am definitely with my girlfriend, or on my way to accompany her.
The only difference is that the place where I spend time with my girlfriend is in the library.
The two came to an empty classroom and the interview officially began.
Yao Tongtong asked directly: "What do you think about being selected for the national 'Ten Thousand Talents Plan'?"
Chen Zhou replied: "It's an honor."
Yao Tongtong waited for a while, and only asked the next question after seeing that Chen Zhou had indeed finished speaking.
There was no surprise at all. Just like every previous interview, the answer was always so concise.
Finally, Yao Tongtong asked: "What do you think of the national 'Ten Thousand Talents Plan'?"
Hearing this question, Chen Zhou organized his words a little before saying: "The 'Ten Thousand Talents Plan' has set a benchmark, mobilizing the enthusiasm of domestic high-level talents for innovation and entrepreneurship, and leading everyone to work towards building an innovative country."
"The country attaches unprecedented importance to talents. It is the right time for all kinds of talents to innovate and realize their dreams. We should take the initiative to integrate our dreams into the grand cause of the country's future and strive to write our names in the glorious history of the country's great future."
Yao Tongtong looked at Chen Zhou with some surprise. This seemed to be the first time he spoke so many words other than academic knowledge?
At the end of the interview, Yao Tongtong said politely: "Thank you for accepting my interview."
Chen Zhou naturally responded politely: "You're welcome."
After saying that, Chen Zhou prepared to go back to the library.
Looking at Chen Zhou who was about to leave, Yao Tongtong asked hesitantly: "Can I ask you a question alone?"
Chen Zhou stopped and turned around in confusion: "What's the problem?"
"Will you return to China in the future?" Yao Tongtong stared at Chen Zhou closely, not wanting to miss any expression on Chen Zhou's face.
Chen Zhou looked at Yao Tongtong and smiled softly: "Do you even need to ask this?"
