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Chapter 393 The position has been reserved for you

When the applause slowly died down, the old man continued in a loud voice: "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. The success of Jinwu No. 1 is inseparable from our persistence and exploration of controlled nuclear fusion..."

After hearing this, many people at the scene couldn't help but change their expressions slightly.

Because this is obviously not a summary of Kang Chi again, but a foreshadowing of the next winner!
Many people's first reaction is that it feels a bit outrageous and unfair...

"…Not only has the EAST always been in the leading position in the field of international controlled nuclear fusion, the valuable experience it has accumulated is also the key to the successful ignition of Jinwu No. 1. At the same time, the Luzhou Plasma Research Institute has also taken the initiative to assume responsibility in the Jinwu No. 1 project to help the rapid advancement of the research and development project…"

The old man paused for a moment before continuing with a solemn expression:

"The second winner of the High Science and Technology Award is Academician Zhong Weijian from the Luzhou Plasma Research Institute of the Huazhong University of Science and Technology!"

As soon as the words fell, everyone's eyes were focused on Zhong Weijian.

Zhong Weijian was also confused at this time.
This year's two places are both given to controlled nuclear fusion?
To be honest, if Kang Chi hadn't suddenly joined, he might have been a strong contender for this award in a few years.

But under Kang Chi's leadership, controlled nuclear fusion has been ignited ahead of time.

Kang Chi's leadership role in the entire Jinwu No. 1 is unquestionable, and no one has any objection to him winning the award.

Therefore, including Zhong Weijian, everyone thought that when Kang Chi won this supreme honor, it also meant that Zhong Weijian and the scientific crown of controlled nuclear fusion were basically out of the question...

But who could have thought that the country not only gave him this honor, but also gave it to him at the same time in one year!

Even though warm applause gradually began to ring out from the audience, Zhong Weijian still felt a little bit unbelievable...

Even Kang Chi was very surprised by this result.

However, he soon realized that there were actually several very critical reasons behind the leader's decision.

First of all, the epoch-making significance of controlled nuclear fusion itself is enough to qualify it for both places, and this is the basis of everything.

The second question is whether Zhong Weijian himself is qualified.

This is actually beyond doubt.
The achievements of the Eastern Super Ring have been obvious to all.
Even if this thing ultimately fails, its research on plasma can greatly promote the progress of multiple disciplines and fields. Moreover, if Kang Chi had not joined, it is estimated that the magnetic confinement route would have to continue for at least a dozen years before the real bottleneck was reached. By then, Zhong Weijian would probably have retired.

Even if you don't retire, being able to complete trial and error on a technical route and prove that it really doesn't work is actually a huge scientific achievement.

Just like Bell's inequality was proven to be invalid, it was a result of trial and error, and it could also win a Nobel Prize.

Therefore, before retiring, it is entirely possible and qualified for him to receive this award based on his lifelong achievements.

In addition, when Kang Chi designed Jinwu No. 1, he did absorb a lot of experience in domestic controlled nuclear fusion research. Jinwu No. 1 was able to achieve success at such a fast speed entirely by standing on the shoulders of the giant Dongfang Super Ring.

And Zhong Weijian has made an indispensable contribution to these experiences.

Finally, and perhaps most importantly,
In fact, this is to continue to build momentum for Kang Chi and give him a "step".

Just imagine, if the second winner today was not Zhong Weijian, then if nothing unexpected happened, he might never have the chance to win the highest science and technology award in his life...

Even if Zhong Weijian himself has no objection to such a result, what about others?
If Kang Chi wants to do research in other fields in the future, will people be wary of him because they think his joining will take away everyone's credit?
But now that Zhong Weijian has also won the award directly, the result is completely different.

This will let everyone know clearly that Kang Chi's joining will not steal their peaches, but may accelerate their accumulation of academic achievements.

So this will completely clear the obstacles for Kang Chi's future path, and he may even become the most popular person in the academic world because of this.

Of course, the corresponding price of this decision is that it may cause some psychological resentment among this year's strong contenders.

In fact, if Kang Chi had spoken out earlier about his vision of lunar mining and second-generation controlled nuclear fusion, his leaders might have waited until Zhong Weijian helped Kang Chi develop second-generation nuclear fusion before giving him the award. This might have been the best outcome.

But Kang Chi is not a prophet, and even if he knew it, he would still say what he should say. There is no need to hold back Academician Zhong. It would be fine for the two of them to go on stage together to receive the award.

"Awesome! One scientific research project has won two top science and technology awards!"

"It is controlled nuclear fusion after all."

“The first year of true controlled nuclear fusion!”

"When one person attains enlightenment, chickens and dogs ascend to heaven!"

"As long as Mr. Kang is willing to take me flying, I'm willing to be a chicken."

"Please leave the dog's position to me!"

"..."

Just as netizens were discussing this online, people at the conference slowly lowered their hands.

Although they all had a strong urge to discuss, due to the solemn atmosphere on the scene, no one really raised any objections at this time.

Normally, after the winner of an award is announced, he or she should go on stage to receive the award, but unexpectedly, the old man's voice rang out again.

"Humanity's curiosity about nature constantly drives us to explore the unknown world. The earth is the cradle of mankind, but mankind cannot be bound to the cradle forever..."

After hearing this, everyone was stunned.

There is still one?

This year, for the first time ever, three high science and technology awards will be presented!

high!
It’s really high!

Even Kang Chi couldn't help but secretly give his leader a thumbs up.

It takes courage to treat special situations specially, not stick to the old ways, weigh all parties, and treat everyone equally.

It is not difficult to guess from this opening statement that this is definitely for the field of aerospace research.

The aerospace leaders who originally thought they had no chance of winning this year's High Science and Technology Award could not help but get a little nervous at this moment. They sat up straight and pricked up their ears to continue listening...

"…The moon is the first threshold for humans to enter deep space. Studying the moon can also help solve many mysteries that have troubled humans themselves, such as the formation of the earth, the origin of humans, and whether there is life outside the earth…"

"Over the years, the Chang'e lunar exploration project of the National Space Administration's Lunar Exploration and Space Engineering Center has greatly promoted the country's technical strength in the fields of aerospace telemetry, measurement and control communications, and deep space exploration, and has achieved many world-renowned results, profoundly interpreting the important significance of lunar exploration in laying the foundation for the future of mankind. "The third winner of the National Highest Science and Technology Award is: Academician Li Xinqiang, chief designer of China's lunar exploration project!"

There was thunderous applause at the scene, especially from the scientific researchers in the aerospace field, who gave the warmest applause to this main pillar of China's aerospace industry.

As the three winners were announced, the familiar award-awarding music finally sounded at the scene.

The three winners walked slowly onto the podium in the order in which they were announced, amid applause.

After receiving the bright red certificate from the old man, Kang Chi immediately thanked him solemnly.

"It should be the country that thanks you, for your efforts and contributions to the prosperity of the country and the great rejuvenation of the nation!"

After hearing this, Kang Chi couldn't help but feel his heartbeat quicken, his blood boiling, and his whole mind was a little dazed...

When applause broke out from the audience again, Kang Chi couldn't help but look around and saw countless pairs of eyes filled with excitement and hope, all focused on his face at this moment.

A sense of satisfaction he had never experienced before enveloped him completely.

When this sense of satisfaction gradually fades away, what remains is a stronger sense of responsibility and mission.

The great rejuvenation of the nation...

This slogan that seemed somewhat distant before, at this moment, seemed to be closer to him in both space and time, and was no longer just a slogan...

After taking a group photo, Kang Chi returned to his previous position with the certificate. At the same time, he made eye contact with Zhong Weijian. From his eyes and stiff standing posture, it was not difficult to see that this old scholar, who was twice his age, was more nervous than he was at this time...

In other words, it is a huge psychological burden for Zhong Weijian to receive this award.

So when Kang Chi came back, he couldn't help but whisper in his ear, "Actually, you don't have to feel such a heavy burden. What the leader just said is absolutely right. The valuable experience you have accumulated in the past is the key to the successful ignition of Jinwu No. 1. If it weren't for your information, it would take me forever to figure it out on my own. And you have also made an indelible contribution to the manufacture of the plasma injector."

After listening to Kang Chi's words, Zhong Weijian's psychological burden suddenly lightened a lot. After nodding to Kang Chi gratefully, he straightened his chest and walked to the old man...

When Zhong Weijian received the award, Kang Chi turned his attention to Li Xinqiang again and nodded to him with a smile.

Kang Chi had heard of this big shot in the aerospace field a long time ago. His grandson Li Chen was also an old friend of Kang Chi, so this happened to be the topic for their first communication.

"How is Li Chen now?" Kang Chi took the initiative to talk, "He has graduated, right?"

"Not yet. I dropped out of school to shoot your movie. I have to go back for another year."

"Uh... well."

"It's okay. It's good to be able to make a movie first and get some exercise... By the way, I heard that you are planning to go into aerospace next? If you don't mind, I can ask my boss to give you the position of chief designer of lunar exploration... Anyway, my old bones can't do it anymore."

"Uh...don't do that! I still have a few important projects to finish, and I'm exhausted every day."

"Okay, then come over here as soon as you're done. The moon landing spot has been reserved for you anyway."

"..."
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After the High Science and Technology Award is presented, there are four more awards to be presented: the National Natural Science Award, the National Technological Invention Award, the National Science and Technology Progress Award, and the International Science and Technology Cooperation Award.

These awards have first and second prizes, and there are quite a lot of vacancies, so the entire commendation conference lasted quite a long time.

If you are not a researcher or someone who is doing political work, there are probably very few people who can watch the entire live broadcast.
If the leader hadn't been constantly chatting with Kang Daoming, he would have turned off the TV in a few minutes after seeing Kang Chi receive the award, and then went to brag to his fishing friends...

"Is Academician Kang going home for the New Year this year?"

"Who knows."

Speaking of this, Kang Daoming couldn't help but grumble in a dissatisfied tone: "This kid hasn't returned to his hometown for the New Year for two or three years. Every year he asks us to go to Dongyang."

"To be honest, the feeling of celebrating the New Year in Dongyang is completely different from celebrating the New Year at home. It is so cold and deserted that there is no New Year atmosphere at all. So we have decided not to go to Dongyang this year and celebrate the New Year in our hometown."

"As for whether Xiao Chi will come back or not, it's up to him. Anyway, he's grown up now and we can't control him anymore."

Liu Xuemei, who seldom spoke, suddenly couldn't help but interrupt and said, "I think your leaders need to find a way to help us with this matter. Don't put too much pressure on Xiaochi."

"He said before that once he built that airplane, he could get home in an hour or two, and then he could eat at home every day. What happened?"

"The helipad at home has been built, but he hasn't been seen for three or four months. The most infuriating thing is that he was clearly in Luzhou a few days ago. How far is Luzhou from us? He can fly back in half an hour at most with his plane, and he still says he doesn't have time!"

"..."

Hearing Liu Xuemei's slightly reproachful tone, the leaders on the scene couldn't help feeling a little embarrassed.

Director Li of the Organization Department quickly apologized with a smile: "This is indeed our work error. In the future, we will definitely ask Academician Kang to pay more attention to rest and come home more often."

"Of course not. Although our Xiao Chi is very capable, you must not tire him out. Otherwise, even if he is very capable, it will be useless if he is not in good health, right?"

"Go away, don't talk nonsense if you don't understand." Kang Daoming interrupted Liu Xuemei quickly, then smiled and said to Director Li, "I know it's not your fault. The leg is on the boy's body. If he wants to rest and go home, can anyone stop him? In my opinion, the boy doesn't want to go home because his mother is urging him."

"Yes, yes, Uncle Kang is right. Who dares to stop Academician Kang?"

Seeing that Kang Daoming was so sensible, Director Li immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

"Well, Uncle Kang, Aunt Liu, I have a suggestion..."

"I heard that you have wanted to travel to Yanjing for a long time, but Academician Kang has never had the time to accompany you. What a coincidence! He is in Yanjing now, and it is only a few days before the Chinese New Year. He must have nothing to do at this critical moment. He has been busy for several months, so he should take a few days off, right?"

"Why don't you go to Yanjing to celebrate the New Year this year? You can go around before the New Year and visit the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, and so on. On New Year's Eve, you can even watch the Spring Festival Gala live. I guarantee that the New Year atmosphere will be absolutely amazing!"

After hearing this, Kang Daoming and Liu Xuemei were immediately moved.

"Watch the Spring Festival Gala live?"

"Yes, and it's from the front row, so I can see it clearly!"

"Well...what if we go and Xiaochi doesn't have time?"

"Don't worry about that. If Academician Kang really doesn't have the time, can we still let you wander around Yanjing by yourself? We will definitely help you arrange your itinerary beautifully!"

(End of this chapter)