Chapter 779: The Sole Recipient of the National Highest Science and Technology Award

The hall was bustling with excitement.

Xu Qingzhou chatted with Chu Jiangfeng for a while, then Academician Ji Yunshi and Academician Ren Nan came over. Everyone exchanged a few pleasantries and returned to their respective seats.

Chu Jiangfeng's meaning was much the same as Gu Zhizhong's: if they needed people later, just say the word, and they would come over to help.

Xu Qingzhou was, of course, very welcoming of this.

Academician Chu Jiangfeng was a titan-level figure in the mathematical community, and while Professor Gu Zhizhong focused his main energy on teaching, his strength was beyond doubt; it could be said that his students were all over the world.

The Mathematics Institute of the Advanced Research Institute needed old scholars like Chu Jiangfeng and Gu Zhizhong to hold down the fort.

"However, I'll have to wait until this busy period is over before I can consider the construction of the Advanced Research Institute."

The largest grand gathering in the Xia Nation's scientific community, where countless top scientists were gathered together.

Zhang Zhi Gao.

Regarding this person, Xu Qingzhou smiled to himself but didn't pay any mind. In the end, the scientific community spoke with strength; Zhang Zhi Gao's influence on them was negligible.

"I didn't expect to be sitting here at 25 in this lifetime."

Xu Qingzhou truly felt a bit dazed at this moment. He had been to this place many times before, attending ceremonies and receiving various awards... Even so, sitting here still gave him a sense of loftiness.

He turned his head.

He could see Song Yao.

At this moment, Song Yao was sitting upright. Compared to usual, this girl's attire today was mainly solemn, with light makeup and her hair neatly tied together.

Her aura was off the charts.

Outside, Song Yao was always a strong career woman, decisive and direct in her actions... At home, she was a total crybaby.

Xu Qingzhou laughed; he could only say that Teacher Song knew how to play with contrasts.

As time passed, all the attendees returned to their seats, waiting for the award ceremony to begin.

At 10:00, the conference officially opened.

Everyone stood up and applauded to show their respect for the elders entering the venue.

Subsequently, the host took the stage.

"Respected leaders, distinguished guests, and scientific and technological workers:

Good morning, everyone!

At this exciting moment, we gather in the solemn Great Hall to witness together the grand holding of the 2020 National Science and Technology Award Conference.

When science and technology flourish, the nation flourishes; when science and technology are strong, the nation is strong. This conference aims to commend collectives and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to our nation's scientific and technological cause, to promote the spirit of innovation, and to gather the strength to forge ahead..."

"First, please allow me to introduce the guests attending the conference,"

"Now, please everyone stand up and sing the national anthem."

The first item of the ceremony concluded, and what followed was the award-giving segment.

"First to be presented is the National Natural Science Award."

"According to the results approved by the committee, a total of 46 National Natural Science Awards have been selected this year, including: 2 first-class awards and 44 second-class awards. These achievements have made major scientific discoveries in basic research and applied basic research, highlighting the original capabilities of Xia Nation scientists."

"Now, announcing the list of second-class award winners."

"Nanoconfined Catalysis, completed by: Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences."

Time ticked away bit by bit.

"There is no Xu Qingzhou's name in the Natural Science Award."

"It must be the National Technological Invention Award."

"A National Technological Invention Award at 25 can already be called unprecedented."

Xu Qingzhou hadn't won an award, and Zhang Zhi Gao felt a bit disappointed in his heart. Of course, it wasn't that he was hoping for Xu Qingzhou's success, but rather that if Xu Qingzhou had won the National Natural Science Award, it would mean that the subsequent awards would have nothing to do with Xu Qingzhou.

Especially... that highest award. ===== CHAPTER 780 =====