[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-m-focused-on-science-but-you-want-to-trick-me-":3,"chapter-i-m-focused-on-science-but-you-want-to-trick-me--i-m-focused-on-science-but-you-want-to-trick-me--chapter-780":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","I'm Focused on Science, But You Want to Trick Me Into Love?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2333916,4563,"Chapter 780: We Are Changing the World—That Is the Meaning","i-m-focused-on-science-but-you-want-to-trick-me--chapter-780",780,"\u003Cp>Not far away, Chujiang Peak, Ren Nan, Li Gang, and other acquaintances wore expressions of deep emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This leadership team has real guts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, based solely on Xu Qingzhou’s current achievements, he is more than qualified for the top award—but in Xia Country, it’s more complicated; besides technical merit, seniority matters, and the practice of ranking by age has always persisted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike universal prizes like the Nobel, the National Highest Science and Technology Award emphasizes contribution to the nation—it’s a product of state-centric scientific paradigms, and among the older generation of scientists, many devoted their entire lives to the country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The selection for the National Highest Science and Technology Award has always been cautious, consistently stressing that science and technology must serve national development, with outcomes aligned to national needs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Better to leave it vacant than to award it unworthily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, the 2015 award went unassigned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the front row, an elderly academician clapped gently, his eyes filled with satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For this young man’s award, he had only four words in his heart—entirely deserved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The happiest thing is seeing the nation grow stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the youth are strong, the nation is strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For someone his age, an extra award means nothing; giving this opportunity to Xu Qingzhou was a win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he first heard someone had nominated him for the National Highest Science and Technology Award, he immediately wrote a letter to superiors, stating the award should go to a more capable young person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike other prizes, the National Highest Science and Technology Award is presented personally by an elder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qingzhou stood below the stage, quietly adjusting his tie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had expected to remain calm, but when he heard his name and stood beside the podium, his heartbeat accelerated involuntarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the host finished reading all the citations, Xu Qingzhou took a deep breath, stepped forward steadily, and walked one deliberate step after another toward the podium.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Professor Xu, on behalf of the nation, thank you for your contributions.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder smiled warmly, like a spring breeze, and solemnly handed the certificate and medal into Xu Qingzhou’s hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you for the nation’s recognition. I’ve merely done what my duty required. I believe this honor belongs not just to me, but to all scientific workers striving on the frontlines of independent innovation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qingzhou replied humbly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Professor Xu, I look forward to the day you open the door to ‘ultimate energy.’”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I believe that day won’t be far off.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It will surely be even more magnificent. Congratulations again, Professor Xu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, thunderous applause erupted from the audience, like an unceasing wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to earlier, Xu Qingzhou’s heart had grown calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This heavy honor certificate differs from the Fields Medal or Wolf Prize in mathematics, and from the globally renowned Nobel Prize.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is the nation’s recognition of an individual’s contribution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More than excitement, he felt a profound sense of responsibility and mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fortunately, looking back on these years, I haven’t wasted my time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The future will be even more extraordinary.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below the stage, Song Yao clapped along with the scholars; her usually serene, beautiful face now showed a faint smile, proud of Xu Qingzhou’s achievement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man’s expression was calm, his demeanor composed; facing the cameras, he showed no trace of fear, shaking hands and conversing with the elder with perfect poise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In private, he’s actually a freak.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Song Yao thought to herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the National Highest Science and Technology Award ceremony concluded, the entire award ceremony drew to a close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, the 70-minute award ceremony ended.\u003C\u002Fp>",594,"2026-06-20T21:06:45.888Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","7f1cf7f7c4baf8bf0e6b55b571a087c6962d42b8c183b5282a516d4089c76551","i-m-focused-on-science-but-you-want-to-trick-me--chapter-781","i-m-focused-on-science-but-you-want-to-trick-me--chapter-779",790,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-m-focused-on-science-but-you-want-to-trick-me--cover.jpg"]