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Chapter 780 We are changing the world, and that is the meaning.

Not far away, Chu Jiangfeng, Ren Nan, Li Gang and other acquaintances showed expressions of emotion.

This leadership team is very decisive.

Frankly speaking, given Xu Qingzhou's current achievements, he is more than qualified to receive the highest award. However, in Xia Country, things are more complicated. In addition to technical skills, one also needs seniority, and the phenomenon of seniority-based promotion has always existed.

Slightly different from universal awards like the Nobel Prize, the State Preeminent Science and Technology Award focuses on contributions to the country and is a product of the nationalist research paradigm. Among the older generation of scientists, there are many scholars who dedicated their lives to the country.

The selection of the highest science and technology award has always been a cautious process, emphasizing that science and technology should serve national development and that achievements should match national needs.

It is better to have nothing than to have something of poor quality.

For example, there was a vacancy for the award in 2015.

In the first row, an elderly academician clapped softly, his eyes filled with satisfaction.

Regarding this young man's award, he only had four words in his mind—it was only natural.

The happiest thing is watching the country grow stronger and stronger.

A strong youth makes a strong nation.

At his age, one more award wouldn't make a difference. Giving this opportunity to Xu Qingzhou was a win for him.

When he heard that someone had nominated him for the highest scientific and technological award, he immediately wrote a letter to the authorities, stating that the award should be given to a more capable young person.

Unlike other awards, the State's highest science and technology award is presented by the elderly himself.

Xu Qingzhou stood below the stage and gently straightened his tie.

He thought he would be calm, but when he heard his name called and stood on the side of the podium, his heart still raced involuntarily.

After the host finished reading all the award speeches, Xu Qingzhou took a deep breath, walked steadily towards the award stage.

"Professor Xu, on behalf of the country, I thank you for your contributions."

The old man had a kind smile that made people feel like they were bathed in a spring breeze. He solemnly handed the certificate and medal to Xu Qingzhou.

"Thank you for the country's recognition. I was just doing what I was supposed to do in my position. I think this honor belongs not only to me personally, but also to all the scientific and technological workers who are fighting on the front line of independent innovation."

Xu Qingzhou answered modestly.

"Professor Xu, I look forward to the day when you open the door to 'ultimate energy'."

"I believe that day is not far off."

"That will definitely be even better. Congratulations again, Professor Xu."

At this moment, thunderous applause erupted from the audience, like waves crashing one after another.

Compared to before, Xu Qingzhou felt calmer.

The State Top Science and Technology Award is different from the Wolf Prize and Fields Medal in mathematics, and also different from the world-renowned Nobel Prize.

This weighty certificate of honor is the nation's recognition of an individual's contributions.

More than excitement, he felt a heavy sense of responsibility and mission.

"Fortunately, looking back on these past few years, I haven't wasted any time."

"The future will be even more exciting."

Below the stage, Song Yao clapped along with the scholars, a faint smile appearing on her usually calm and beautiful face, showing her pride in Xu Qingzhou's achievements.

The young man remained calm and composed, showing no fear in front of the camera, and shook hands and conversed with the elderly man with ease.

"He's actually a pervert in private."

Song Yao thought to herself.

With the National Top Science and Technology Award presented, the entire award ceremony came to a close.

Finally, the 70-minute awards ceremony came to an end. "Congratulations, Professor Xu."

A group of old acquaintances came over to offer their congratulations, and Xu Qingzhou responded to each of them. After Academician Ren Nan, Academician Li Gang, and others left, Song Yao came up.

"How about it?"

Xu Qingzhou showed off his medal to Song Yao.

"good."

Song Yao pursed her lips; this guy was indeed incredibly childish.

"That's really impressive."

Xu Qingzhou corrected her, took Song Yao's hand, and led her out of the hall. According to the procedure, the winners would be interviewed.

"Going home early tonight?" Song Yao asked, linking arms with Xu Qingzhou. She really liked how Xu Qingzhou looked in a suit; he was masculine, handsome, and very attractive.

"Okay, we should definitely celebrate."

As soon as he and Song Yao stepped out, the reporters who had been eagerly waiting swarmed around them. Naturally, the reporter from CTV was in the very center.

The female reporter asked, "Professor Xu, after your team achieves one hour of steady-state operation, what new directions will the core challenges of the demonstration reactor project shift towards?"

Xu Qingzhou said, "Currently, the focus is on verifying the compatibility of engineering materials. Our team is testing the performance of the first wall, divertor, and so on."

"We all know that stellar energy is humanity's greatest aspiration for the future, inspiring generations of scientists. The success of the Qiankun-1 device has attracted worldwide attention. What is the significance of this success to you personally?"

Xu Qingzhou pondered for a moment and said, "The experimental reactor is not the end, nor is the demonstration reactor. They are all landmarks on the boundaries of human cognition. I believe that the essence of science is to find order in chaos—acknowledging the unknown is closer to the truth than mastering the known."

"In the future, we will continue to ask: when the triple product exceeds 5×10) keV·s/m, does it mean that human civilization has touched the threshold of 'Kardashev Type I civilization'? The answer may lie in the future discharge of the Longwan demonstration reactor."

"What I want to say is that when humanity first made the sun burn in the palm of our hand for more than 3600 seconds, we officially opened the door to the 'artificial sun.' This is not the blazing sun that Kuafu chased in mythology, nor the sun totem supported by the bronze tree, but a reproduction based on the principle of hydrogen fusion in the core of the sun."

"We are changing the world. That is the meaning."

The interview session ended quickly.

Xu Qingzhou first took Song Yao back to the company, and then went directly back to the research institute. Zheng Xu and his team had been conducting the third phase of sample testing for the isotope substitution experiment for the past few days.

The results should be out today.

He quickly changed out of his suit in the lounge.

Upon seeing Zheng Xu in the lab, he couldn't wait to ask, "Have the tests come out?"

"Out"

Zheng Xu was stunned for a moment, not quite reacting, before handing the test data to Xu Qingzhou.

As Xu Qingzhou looked at the data, he nodded with a smile, "Not bad, it proves that our previous choice was correct."

Zheng Xu stared at Xu Qingzhou with a strange expression, but couldn't help asking, "Didn't you go to the awards ceremony?"

"It has ended."

"You won an award?"

Zheng Xu stayed in the lab all morning and didn't have time to watch the live broadcast of the awards ceremony.

"Ah."

Xu Qingzhou continued scanning the report in his hand, and casually said without looking up, "He won the country's highest science and technology award."

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Zheng Xu and the researchers around him were stunned.

(End of this chapter)