Chapter 249 Infrastructure Maniac

The event started at nine in the morning and lasted until five in the afternoon.

Although there were only one or two first prizes for the five major science and technology awards, there were quite a few second prizes; there were nearly twenty second prizes for the natural science award alone, and it was normal for it to take a long time, plus taking photos and so on.

After the award ceremony, there was a state banquet in the evening.

For such a grand event, the specifications of the state banquet can be said to be directly full. Its scale is much larger than the last time Xu Chuan had it.

State Banquet Lion Head, State Banquet Boiled Cabbage, State Banquet Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, Braised Three Treasures Duck in a Pot, Red Flower Shark Fin Rice, Crispy Shark Fin Soup

Although it is not a traditional Manchu-Han Banquet, the various dishes are more exaggerated than the Manchu-Han Banquet.

Each of these dishes served on the table can be said to be the top boutique of each cuisine, and each dish is from a real top master, which is extremely rare.

Xu Chuan, who has never been very demanding about food, ate so much that he only regretted that he didn't have two mouths, not to mention others.

"Congratulations, Professor Xu."

At the table, Xu Chuan just put the duck meat on the chopsticks into his mouth, and heard a voice in his ear.

The person who came to greet him was a middle-aged man. He didn't know which research institution he was from, but he soon found out.

After swallowing the food in his mouth, he skillfully picked up the wine glass and stood up to clink it with the other party, said thank you, and asked about the other party's identity to leave an impression in his mind.

"Han Kaiyu, a professor at Shanghai Jiaotong University, mainly studies analytic number theory and algebraic number theory. I hope to have the opportunity to talk about mathematics with you in the future."

The middle-aged man in front of him introduced himself with a smile.

"Hello, Professor Han."

Xu Chuan smiled and nodded. Although he didn't know the other party, there were many people who took the initiative to come up and greet him today to get familiar with him.

As the winner of the first prize in natural sciences and the Nobel Fields double winner of this session, his performance at the award ceremony made everyone envious.

Especially the closeness shown by the old man, which made people jealous and wished they could replace him.

However, everyone is not stupid to be able to sit here and attend the award meeting today.

Even if some old stubborn people have opinions in their hearts, they will not show it on their faces under normal circumstances and express dissatisfaction here.

Those who would do such things will not be able to enter the Great Hall.

Apart from these people, most people showed considerable kindness and concern.

Not only because of a first prize in natural science, but also because of the Nobel Prize, Fields Medal and age. More importantly, it was because of the importance shown by the old man when receiving the award.

After all, this is in China.

Therefore, many people came up to greet and communicate with him after the award ceremony.

After a brief chat with Professor Han and exchanging contact information, Xu Chuan sank into eating and drinking to fill his stomach again.

After the state banquet of eating and drinking, this grand event was almost over.

If it were other people, they could leave now.

However, for scholars like Xu Chuan who won the first prize, there will be an exclusive interview the next day.

After all, being able to win the first prize of the five major awards at the Science and Technology Award Conference is enough for the country to promote it to the entire society.

Especially him, as the youngest winner of the first prize in natural sciences in history, a representative figure promoted by the top leaders.

In a quiet reception room, Xu Chuan met a familiar reporter.

"Professor Xu, we meet again."

CTV interviewer Sun Yutong came up with a smile and greeted.

Seeing this familiar reporter, Xu Chuan smiled and said, "Hello, reporter Sun."

Although he didn't know why he was interviewed by the same person every time, he didn't care.

Interviewing acquaintances is also good. Changing people every time makes people feel uncomfortable, at least for him.

Sun Yutong smiled and said, "The interview may take up a little time, I hope it won't disturb your research."

Xu Chuan smiled and said, "How can it be so exaggerated? I can't do research 24 hours a day."

"Then let's start now?" Sun Yutong asked with a smile. The whole interview was only given half an hour, so she had to hurry.

"Of course." Xu Chuan nodded.

"Professor Xu, as the youngest scholar ever to win the first prize in natural sciences, how do you feel?"

Xu Chuan: "Excited? Proud? It's a little hard for me to describe my feelings. Of course, first of all, I want to thank the country for its trust and support."

For this formal interview, his answer was also quite formal.

"Many Chinese people and students regard you as a role model and learn from you. Do you have anything to say to them?"

Xu Chuan thought for a while and said, "Deep in everyone's heart, there is infinite potential, and to discover them, you need persistence and hard work."

"Persevere, and one day when you look back, you will thank yourself for your hard work in the past. Come on!"

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"Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule. Today's interview ends here." The half-hour interview passed quickly, and Sun Yutong stood up and said goodbye with a smile.

Although today's interview and questions were quite conventional, as a central media, this is enough.

After handling matters related to the award ceremony, Xu Chuan took the high-speed rail back to Jinling.

There are several big red banners hanging at the gate of Nanjing University.

[Warmly celebrate the 2016 graduate of our school and our professor ‘Xu Chuan’ for winning the Fields Medal! 】

[Warmly celebrate the 2016 graduate of our school and our professor ‘Xu Chuan’ for winning the Nobel Prize in Physics! 】

[Warmly celebrate the 2016 graduate of our school and our professor ‘Xu Chuan’ for winning the National Natural Science Award! 】

There were so many banners that they could no longer be hung at the school gate, which made Xu Chuan feel ashamed when he glanced at them from the car.

He didn't have any problem with hanging the banner. After all, it was not only his honor but also the honor of his alma mater for him to win those awards.

But anyway, isn’t it a little too long for the banner that won the Fields Medal in August to still be hanging there in December?

Is it possible that the alma mater is really prepared to fulfill its original promise and let these banners hang for half a year?

After finding Principal Liu Gaojun's office, Xu Chuan knocked on the door and walked in after hearing the voice of 'please come in'.

"Why are you back?"

In the office, looking at the person who appeared in front of him, Liu Gaojun asked in surprise, then smiled and stood up to make tea.

Seeing the principal's surprise, Xu Chuan spread his hands and said with a smile: "After all, I seem to be a professor at Nanjing University. Why do you sound so surprised?"

Liu Gaojun laughed and said, "My fault, my fault."

Although Xu Chuan is a professor at Nanjing University, he has not taught a single class since the beginning of the semester, and he has not admitted any students at Nanjing University except for the two students he brought from Princeton.

At first, NTU students were looking forward to seeing this great man teaching them, but now they have almost given up on this thought.

Not to mention the students, even the school leaders did not expect him to appear on campus.

The position of professor is more like a temporary position or an honorary professor.

It's a bit against the rules, but who's to say anything.

"By the way, I just came back and saw the award banner at the door. Why is the Fields Medal for August still hanging on it?" Xu Chuan asked with a smile.

"What's wrong? Is there any problem?" Liu Gaojun, who was making tea, asked curiously.

"Isn't this a little too long?" Xu Chuan said helplessly.

"How long?"

Liu Gaojun smiled and handed over a cup of tea, and continued: "This is our country's first Fields Medal! Even if it hangs there forever, no one will find it too long."

The corner of Xu Chuan's mouth twitched and he kept hanging there, so he might as well spare him.

Skipping the topic, Xu Chuan asked: "When I went to Beijing this time, I discussed a cooperation project with the chemical engineering department of Shuimu University and planned to borrow it from there. Is my alma mater interested? What if? If you have any ideas and are interested, I can reserve a few spots.”

He briefly talked about his previous cooperation with Shuimu University in Beijing and invited Nanjing University to join.

Although the chemical engineering department of NTU is weak and not as good as physics and astronomy, it is still a top 98 school and one of the earliest chemistry departments established. It is not that weak.

"Computational chemistry? Of course I'm interested. But, are you busy? Don't you have two projects on hand? Plus mathematics research."

Liu Gaojun didn't think much and agreed directly.

Whether it is cooperating with Xu Chuan, a Nobel Prize winner, or working with Shuimu University, this is a rare opportunity for NTU.

The success of the project is not within his scope of consideration. A project carried out by two top universities and a Nobel Prize winner can still produce some results no matter how bad it is.

And apart from the results, the talents cultivated in the project cooperation are also the focus.

But he was a little confused about Xu Chuan's time and energy.

According to his previous understanding, Xu Chuan should currently have two large-scale projects on hand, and this will add one more, that is, three. In addition, I heard that he is still studying NS equations and other problems.

There are so many things at hand that I can probably count them all on one hand. This energetic machine is almost like a robot. It feels like it only needs engine oil to keep running 24 hours a day.

Hearing this, Xu Chuan smiled and said, "Don't worry about this, I will arrange it."

Liu Gaojun nodded and said with concern: "The project is actually not very important. Don't squeeze your time so much. The future is still long, so don't wear down your body."

For Xu Chuan, Nanjing University pays more attention to and cares about his body. After all, he is a student who graduated from here. As long as we still recognize NTU as our alma mater, NTU will continue to benefit from it in the future.

As for scientific research results, he is only 21 years old. Even if one is produced in the next ten years, there will be so many.

Xu Chuan smiled and said: "Don't worry, one of the projects I'm working on is about to be completed. Time and energy are not a problem."

Hearing this, Liu Gaojun was a little surprised: "Are you getting results so soon? Is it about lithium batteries or nuclear energy?"

He knew about Xu Chuan's research. The confidentiality level of the principals of 98 universities was not low, and many national confidential studies were also conducted in universities.

"This is kept secret for now. You will know after a while."

Xu Chuan smiled mysteriously and did not disclose the results of the two projects.

"Then I'll wait for your good news." Liu Gaojun said with a smile.

"certainly."

After inviting his alma mater to participate in the computational chemistry project, Xu Chuan left Nanjing University.

The conversation with President Liu Gaojun was just a rough arrangement.

The establishment of subsequent projects, resource requirements, personnel arrangements, etc. still require Nanjing University, Shuimu, and him to sit down and discuss in detail.

As for now, it is time to start the next scientific research stage of the "Nuclear Energy β Radiation Energy Concentration and Conversion Electric Energy Mechanism Project".

After sending a message to Zheng Hai, Xu Chuan came to the coastal city of Qidong.

A few months ago, this was still a deserted area.

But only four months later, the barren mountains have become buildings everywhere. The main building of the Nuclear Energy Research Institute has been completed in the huge park.

In four months, a nuclear power plant and research institute covering an area of ​​2,000 acres were built. Even if it is just the main body, this efficiency is probably only achieved by China in the world.

The title of infrastructure maniac is not called for nothing, but it is built through one world miracle project after another.

"Engineer Qi, how long will it take for the institute to use it?"

Finding Qi Zhongxing, the chief engineer in charge of the entire project, Xu Chuan asked with a smile after a few pleasantries.

Qi Zhongxing calculated and replied: "This depends on the time when you provide radiation isolation materials. If everything goes well, it can be officially put into use in March or April next year."

Xu Chuan nodded and said: "Don't worry about the isolation materials. The corresponding manufacturers have been arranged to produce them. According to the demand data you provided before, a total of 650 tons of isolation materials will be produced."

"The first batch of 300 tons can be delivered before January 15, and the rest can be completed before the end of January."

"If so, I can ensure that it can be delivered before March 15."

Qi Zhongxing nodded and replied seriously. For such national-level projects, the China Nuclear Industry Construction Group, which is responsible for the construction, has signed a guarantee.

There are strict requirements for what standards and when they can be completed.

If it is not completed beyond the time limit, the lighter one will be punished, and the heavier one will delay the project. It is not uncommon for a group of responsible persons to be imprisoned for several years.

After learning about the construction situation at the institute, Xu Chuan walked around the park again. After ensuring that there was no problem with the overall progress of the nuclear energy project, he stood up and prepared to leave.

"I'll trouble Qi Gong for the construction. I'll come to ask for your credit after the institute is completed."

In front of the industrial park, Xu Chuan smiled and said goodbye to Qi Zhongxing.

Although this is a state-owned project, rewards are indispensable if you want people to work hard.

"No trouble, this is what I should do."

Qi Zhongxing responded quickly, feeling a little happy. With the power of the person in front of him, just a few words on it can enrich his resume a lot.

Of course, the premise is that he has to do his job well. If the project goes wrong, he probably won't have to say anything, and he will have to go to court.