When I am reborn, I just want to be a top student

Chapter 319 How the Steel Was Tempered, Boss is Here to See You
offstage.

Wang Qingchen and others also attended the welcoming ceremony. Looking at the top students from Wudaokou who were sitting with them, and then looking at Wang Donglai who was standing on the stage, they all had uncontrollable pride in their eyes.

At the same time, several people secretly made up their minds that they had to work harder. Although hard work could not shorten the gap between them and Wang Donglai, it could make the gap between them smaller and not so big.

Especially Guo Xing and Chen Mengni, they thought so.

At this moment, Wang Donglai's voice came through the microphone.

"I am very grateful to the leaders of Wudaokou for inviting me here to exchange ideas. I am also very grateful to everyone for coming to this welcoming ceremony. I feel very honored."

"Before I went on stage, some people wanted me to say something to encourage everyone, something useful."

"I thought again and again, those who can sit here are all the best in their class. Whether it's their learning talent, IQ, or their diligence, there is no doubt about it."

"Although I have achieved some success and accomplishments, I am only a young man in my twenties. Like everyone here, I don't have much life experience, so I can't give you any life advice that comes from years of experience."

"But, besides these, I think I still have something to talk about, such as my college experience."

"Everyone, rest assured, this is first-hand information, told by myself, absolutely nothing added, absolutely true and credible!"

Wang Donglai deliberately made a joke to make the atmosphere more lively.

When the people below heard this, they all laughed in good faith, and the atmosphere in the auditorium suddenly became lively.

However, when Wang Donglai spoke the next words, the atmosphere gradually became solemn.

"I don't know what year you are in here. Some of you may have just entered college. After one semester, I believe that your high school dreams, curiosity and expectations about college have been shattered."

"There may also be sophomores and juniors who, after one or two years of study, have found their own way of getting along with others, either hanging out in the library, in clubs, or busy with dating."

"As for whether there are senior students here, I don't know, but I do know that in just half a year, I will leave campus and enter society."

"Whether to take the postgraduate entrance examination or go out to work directly, whether to stay in Beijing or return to my hometown, whether to choose to take the civil service examination or go to a big company, or go abroad or start a business, everyone's situation is different, so naturally the choices are also different."

Having said that, the expression on Wang Donglai's face became serious, confident and determined.

"In September 2012, I arrived at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. After I enrolled, I thought that since I was originally a liberal arts student, I chose mathematics as my major, so I needed to read more books, so I spent a lot of time in the library. In the library, I wrote my first paper in my life, "Data Structure and Algorithm."

"Then, I participated in the National Higher Education Society Cup and trained with my teammates, forgetting to eat and sleep. The hard work paid off and I won the first prize in the undergraduate group of the Higher Education Society Cup. This is the first big award I have ever received since I was a child."

From the proof of the ABC conjecture to the proof of the Goldbach conjecture, Wang Donglai told all his experiences that he could, except for some information that needed to be kept confidential.

As long as one is careful, everyone can search for these experiences on the Internet.

However, everyone present listened very seriously and attentively.

Because when Wang Donglai was narrating these things, he also talked about his state of mind at the time, his sudden flash of inspiration at Princeton, and his change of mindset at the World Congress of Mathematicians.

To be honest, many people know these experiences, but when Wang Donglai talks about them, they have a different kind of charm.

A confident, assertive and determined image emerged in everyone's mind.

With just a few words, Wang Donglai went from being a relatively unfamiliar image on the Internet to a more vivid one.

"I say all this not to show off or how great my achievements are, or to let you find some so-called learning methods and experience from my experience. Instead, I want to tell you the most obvious truth, that is, everyone is different. When you hope to gain experience or energy from others, you lose your ability to be yourself."

"Zhang San was admitted to university, Li Si went to junior college, and Wang Wu went to work after graduating from high school. At the moment, it seems that they are better or worse, but if we look at it over a longer period of time, Zhang San is doing clerical work with a monthly salary of 4,000 to 5,000 yuan after graduation, Li Si learned a craft, which is a bit dirty and tiring but it is a technical job, and he earns 12,000 to 13,000 yuan a month. Although Wang Wu did not go to university, he has grown rapidly in the melting pot of society and has become a small boss with several college student employees."

"Everyone here is a gifted person, a leader among their peers. I think you should understand that there is a lot more to life than just studying. Do what you like with passion, instead of just following the crowd. This will do you no good except wasting your time."

"Erich Fromm once proposed a concept called 'escape from freedom'. The meritocratic evaluation criteria, coupled with the serious lack of opportunities for trial and error, have put many people in a unique state."

"But, in this one of the best universities in the country, everyone has a stronger learning ability and more choices. Don't limit yourself and do things you don't like."

“Not everyone needs to be a scientist, nor does everyone need to be an artist. Everyone has their own different development direction.”

“University should be a platform for everyone to realize their own life value, to discover themselves, and to develop themselves!”

"During the four years of college, you can wander in the ocean of knowledge, hone your abilities in clubs, and have a passionate or happy love relationship."

“Flowers may bloom again, but people can never be young again. Every moment in life is unique and can never be repeated.”

"A person's life should be spent in this way: when he looks back on the past, he will not regret wasting his years, nor will he be ashamed of doing nothing. In this way, when he is dying, he can say: 'My whole life and all my energy have been dedicated to the most magnificent cause in the world - the struggle for human liberation.'"

"These are the words of Pavel Korchagin, the protagonist of How the Steel Was Tempered. I share them with you today. I hope you can maintain your passion for life and find your own interests in your future college life and in the next few decades."

"thank you all!"

After saying this, Wang Donglai bowed slightly to the people in the audience.

The auditorium was silent for a moment, and suddenly there was thunderous applause, as if the roof was blown off, and it lasted for a long time.

……

After the meeting, Wang Donglai left the auditorium.

When he was leaving, he noticed that many students in the audience looked thoughtful.

In fact, he did not prepare much for this speech.

I don't want to say any clichés or empty words.

As for what was in his heart, he also understood that not everyone would like to hear it.

People only like to hear what they like to hear.

Originally, Wang Donglai went to the library to read after attending the meeting.

However, Wudaokou’s arrangements for Wang Donglai were not limited to this welcoming meeting.

There is no need to say much about the strength of Wudaokou.

Countless talented people have come out of this school, and over time, Wudaokou has already gained a unique status.

In this way, a positive cycle is formed.

Wudaokou has produced more and more outstanding alumni, and at the same time, it has attracted more and more outstanding people to apply for admission to Wudaokou.

Even Wang Donglai, who chose to go to Beijing for exchanges at Peking University and Tsinghua University, had this idea in mind.

The good wind carries me to the blue clouds with its power.

He has already accumulated basic knowledge at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and will be able to develop faster with the resources and platforms of Tsinghua and Peking University. If he were still a poor boy, he might not be able to grow so fast.

There are quite a few young masters here, and even more people with connections.

Even when he was at Tangdu Jiaotong University, he had encountered such a situation, not to mention at Wudaokou.

But only now, when you have achieved something and come here again, the treatment will be different.

From the personal invitation of the vice-president, the meeting at the airport by the director of the school office, and the special welcoming party, it can be seen that Wudaokou attaches great importance to Wang Donglai.

After the welcoming party, there was a private dinner.

This dinner was organized at the suggestion of Jiang Tao and hosted by Li Fenglin.

There weren't many people attending the dinner, but each of them was a powerful figure.

Among them are also many officials from outside the academic circle.

Regarding this, Wang Donglai knew that Jiang Tao was showing off and also providing a platform to help him make more connections.

There was nothing much to say about this dinner, and Wang Donglai was without exception the center of attention.

Faced with such a situation, Wang Donglai behaved very appropriately.

The dinner didn't last long.

When it was over, when Wang Donglai was about to leave, he was stopped by someone who came hurriedly.

"Professor Wang!"

When Wang Donglai saw the person who called him, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

It was as if he didn't expect it to be this person.

Yao Qizhi!
Computer science expert, winner of the Millennium Turing Award, foreign academician of the Bald Eagle National Academy of Sciences, foreign academician of the Bald Eagle Academy of Arts and Sciences, academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, academician of the Formosa Research Institute, founding academician of the Hong Kong Academy of Sciences, dean of the PBC Institute of Cross-disciplinary Information Sciences, professor of the PBC Advanced Research Center...

A series of titles highlight this person's extraordinary status.

Born before the founding of the People's Republic of China, he obtained a Ph.D. in physics from Harvard University. At the end of the last century, he became an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. In 2004, he became a foreign academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

When he was elected as a foreign academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, he resolutely returned to his motherland to create a new arena for scientific research. He resigned from his tenured teaching position at Princeton University, sold his house in Bald Eagle, and joined PBC as a full-time professor at the Center for Advanced Studies.

The following year, he obtained a 'green card' granting him permanent residency in the capital.

In the same year, the Goose "Software Science Experimental Class" led by this big boss and co-founded with Microsoft Research Asia was established in Wudaokou.

It is worth mentioning that when this big shot returned to China, he was personally received by the senior leader on Teachers’ Day.

It can be said that Yao Qizhi did not disappoint China's attention to him.

Since the establishment of the 'Yao Class', it has provided the highest level of teaching in the country, so the success rate is extremely high.

At the same time, it has also pushed the computer major of PBC School to the world-class level and is moving towards the top level.

In his mind, Wang Donglai quickly recalled Yao Qizhi's information. A hint of confusion appeared on his face, and he said, "Academician Yao, do you have something to talk to me about?"

Although it was a doubt, Wang Donglai was certain of it in his heart.

As expected, Yao Qizhi did not hide anything and immediately said, "Professor Wang, I was planning to come to you earlier today to talk to you, but I got a little inspiration for a small problem, so I didn't leave. I came here at this time. I hope Professor Wang will not be offended."

"Academician Yao, you are too polite. You are my senior, and I should be the one visiting you. It is somewhat inappropriate for you to come to me."

Facing a big shot like Yao Qizhi, Wang Donglai's attitude remained neither humble nor arrogant, and he remained calm.

Such performance also made Yao Qizhi's eyes flash with appreciation.

"If Professor Wang is not in a hurry to go back, why not chat with an old fellow like me while we walk?"

Yao Qizhi smiled gently and invited Wang Donglai.

"It's my great pleasure to chat with Academician Yao. I also have some questions about computers that I need to ask you!"

Wang Donglai readily agreed and said with a smile.

After that, the two of them randomly chose a direction and started chatting as they walked.

"Professor Wang, I've wanted to meet and talk with you for a long time, but I never had the time. Now that you've come to Wudaokou for an exchange, I've finally found the opportunity."

"I read your book Data Structure and Algorithm, and later came across some artificial intelligence medical auxiliary diagnosis systems. I can see that they are all in the same vein and there is a trace to follow."

"Professor Wang, can I ask about your views and understanding of artificial intelligence?"

When Yao Qizhi opened his mouth, he made a few polite remarks before asking his own question.

This question also made Wang Donglai ponder.

In fact, Yao Qizhi's question is not difficult. Anyone who has a little understanding of artificial intelligence can explain it.

But it is a bit difficult to give a good and outstanding answer.

Wang Donglai naturally had an answer to this question, but he did not answer it for a long time, just thinking about to what extent he should answer it.

A few years later, ChatGpt came out of nowhere and directly led to the take-off of AI, and was called the first year of AI by those who were interested in it.

In Wang Dong's opinion, this AI software cannot be considered artificial intelligence. At most, it has just touched the threshold of strong artificial intelligence.

According to his plan, he will develop AI software similar to ChatGpt by the year after next at the latest.

It’s not that difficult. With the system plug-in, he doesn’t have to worry about it at all.

There's simply no energy for it, and it's not a high priority.

At this moment, when Wang Donglai heard Yao Qizhi suddenly ask this question, his heart moved.

An idea emerged in his mind.

The more I thought about this idea, the more feasible it seemed.

So, after hesitating for a while, Wang Donglai spoke.

(End of this chapter)