I am devoted to scientific research, but you want to trick me into having a love relationship?

Chapter 582 This might be what a genius is like.
Xu Qingzhou and the two group leaders from the research institute spent almost the entire day in the conference room, because they were verifying an equation for a catalyst. They even had their dinner delivered to the conference room by their assistant.

The meeting lasted until 7:30 p.m.

Xu Qingzhou only provided the outline and ideas. The specific plan was developed by more than 20 researchers in the institute over half a month. This coordination mainly focused on refining the technical details and feasibility. All the plans needed to be reviewed, and some parts even required on-site calculations.

The goal was to achieve the desired result in one step, anticipate potential problems as early as possible, avoid leaving loopholes in the experiment, and reduce trial and error.

By the time Zhao Shengwen and Zheng Xu walked out of the office together, it was already dark.

Zheng Xu was still lost in thought about today's memories.

Although it was supposed to be a three-person collaboration plan, Xu Qingzhou did most of the work by offering suggestions, and his ideas were quite constructive.

He was sometimes a little dazed when facing Xu Qingzhou, somewhat like when he was a graduate student facing his academician mentor who was over sixty years old.

He is learned and knowledgeable, possessing vast knowledge.

Seeing Zheng Xu's strange expression, Zhao Shengwen understood his thoughts and asked with a smile, "Are you a little surprised, thinking that our Professor Xu's knowledge is terrifying?"

Zheng Xu nodded slightly.

In just four days, they thoroughly understood all the plans and even came up with many highlights.

Although he had admired this young man before, it was nowhere near as profound as it had been after getting to know him. The more he spent time with him, the more unfathomable he felt.

Zheng Xu said in a deep voice, "Professor Xu seems to be very good at quantum mechanics and particle physics."

No matter the topic, Professor Xu, only 23 years old, can answer questions with ease, such as the quantum tunneling concept, function simulation, and quantum magnetic response used in his experimental design.
This situation would be understandable if it happened to a man in his sixties or seventies, but he's only 23.

Even if you start learning from the womb, it shouldn't be this terrifying, right?

Are geniuses' timelines different from ours?

"The academic community in China has not seen such a brilliant figure for many years."

Yang Zhenning, Tao Zhexuan, Zhang Yitang, and Qiu Chengtong are all Chinese scholars.

Domestically, excluding the older generation of scientists, there are really not many young scientists who are world-renowned.

Zhao Shengwen sighed, recalling the scene when he first met Xu Qingzhou, and slowly said, "Some people are just different from us. You'll get used to it."

On September 2, the Institute for Materials Science at Peking University held an unveiling ceremony.

Leaders from the Ministry of Science and Technology, representatives from the Xia Academy of Sciences, the mayor of Kyoto, as well as academicians and scholars from the fields of mathematics and physics whom Xu Qingzhou knew, and even representatives from companies in the fields of superconducting thin films and batteries.

It is essentially a core entity that brings together government, industry, academia, research, and other fields.

The event included a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a speech, interviews, and a cocktail party at the hotel at 6:30 p.m.

8 pm.

The research institute's van turned at the intersection and disappeared from sight.

"Phew~ It's finally over."

Xu Qingzhou relaxed completely. Interacting with people is no easier than conducting experiments. Now that he is the head of a research institute, he can no longer treat people the same way he used to.

Having the ability and skills means you'll never have a problem maintaining good relationships with others.

For example, in terms of policy, whether domestically or internationally, the situation is actually similar. Other countries can set extremely high standards for implementation, but they can also turn a blind eye to certain issues.

One must be accustomed to social interactions, as long as one stays true to oneself and doesn't follow the crowd.

Song Yao also let out a small sigh of relief; she also felt that participating in these kinds of activities was the most tiring. "Let's wander around a bit more before going back."

Song Yao raised her hand, and moonlight fell on her face through her slender fingers. In this season, the weather was no longer as hot as in July and August, and it was even a bit cool at night.

The high heels she wore to the party have been changed into white sneakers in Xu Qingzhou's office, which are perfect for a stroll in the neighborhood.

Xu Qingzhou nodded; he did indeed want to take a walk.
As dusk deepened, the streetlights emitted an orange glow, adorning the path beautifully. Wisps of thin clouds drifted across the night sky, rendered white by the moonlight.

The osmanthus flowers on both sides of the path are in bloom, and a cool breeze carries their sweet fragrance, instantly refreshing the mind and body.

Song Yao, holding Xu Qingzhou's hand, said, "Ross sent an email this morning saying that the U.S. Department of Commerce plans to add several Chinese battery material companies to the Entity List, restricting their access to U.S.-made precision deposition equipment (ALD systems) and ion implanters."

Furthermore, the United States, together with Australia and Canada, established the "Critical Minerals Alliance" to restrict the export of high-purity cobalt salts and nickel-hydrogen compounds to China, hindering the mass production of high-nickel ternary batteries (NCM/NCA) and lithium-sulfur battery cathode materials.

Europe is also stepping up its efforts to restrict Chinese companies from participating in European lithium mine development.

Xu Qingzhou was not surprised: "It's an old tradition in Europe and America. The free market is the key for Europe and America to open up other countries' markets, but it is also the shackle that locks up other countries' development."

During the period of technological leadership, the government promotes free markets, opens up other countries' markets through free market rules, and reaps profits by taking advantage of its technological strength. Conversely, it imposes sanctions and imposes technological blockades in the name of "national security."

He didn't read Song Yao's books for nothing.

"Professor Xu, you're very enlightened now."

"If you're with Teacher Song all day, you're bound to make some progress."

"Hmph, it's good to know."

Xu Qingzhou already had an idea, and slowly said, "Once the battery project is finished, we can increase investment in this area, and allocate at least 30% of the funds to tackle the core equipment."

China's battery development is indeed leading the way, and it may even be far ahead in the next few years. However, it is regrettable that the core equipment still relies on foreign technology.

Currently, the government maintains a cautious attitude towards lithium-sulfur batteries.

If he remembers correctly, the 14th Five-Year Plan will also focus on policy support for solid-state batteries.

However, if something new is developed within a year, before the 14th Five-Year Plan is released, the future may be different.

Song Yao said dejectedly, "I've noticed that you seem to have everything planned out in the first place."

"That might be what genius is all about."

"shameless."

Song Yao looked around and, seeing that there was no one around on the quiet path, grabbed Xu Qingzhou, stood on tiptoe, and gave him a quick peck on the cheek.

For some reason, I felt an urge to kiss Xu Qingzhou. Hmph, no matter how capable he is, he still ended up being her husband.

Sure enough, Xu Qingzhou already showed a resentful expression, like a wronged wife.

"You like to act like a hooligan after you've been drinking."

"To put it so harshly, how can it be called 'playing the hooligan' between husband and wife?"

Song Yao wrinkled her nose, pulled Xu Qingzhou around the corner, and headed home.

Back home, Song Yao, disgusted by the smell of alcohol on her, took a shower, while Xu Qingzhou went to the refrigerator to see if there were any leftovers, or if they could cook some noodles.

Dinner parties are usually more about socializing than eating much.

(End of this chapter)