The Red Era, the Opening University Speech

Chapter 96 It is a blessing for the country to have young scientists like you!

The next day, the news of the successful development of Xiaguo's first chip was widely publicized across the country through radio and newspapers:
"Xinxia Society, my country's first chip integrating 300 transistors was successfully developed at the Semiconductor Research Institute on X month X day, 1961. This technological breakthrough is a major historical leap..."

"It is reported that on X month X day, 1961, under the leadership of a series of outstanding scientists including Wang Shoujue, Huang Xinhua, Lu Qian, etc., the first chip that surpassed the level of Emperor M was successfully developed..."

……

People on the streets are talking about the first independently developed chip.

However, most people don’t know what a chip is!

But after a hundred years of backwardness, the bloody lessons made every Xia citizen realize that if they fall behind, they will be beaten.

Precisely because of this, no matter what it is, as long as it is more advanced than Emperor M, it is good and makes people happy, and then becomes a topic of conversation among each other with great excitement.

At the Kyoto Institute of Technology, some students heard the news on the radio and saw it in the newspapers, and told others about it, and spontaneously organized discussions and exchanges.

At noon, Li Mu was curious why there was no one in the library. As a result, when he arrived at the cafeteria, he found a group of people gathered together, enthusiastically discussing the successful development of the chip.

Although judging from the students’ reactions, they probably didn’t know that he had any contribution in this, Li Mu still subconsciously wanted to avoid them.

There is no way, this is the current dilemma of knowing the facts but not the reasons behind them!
"Get the meal and go." But even if you run, you still have to eat.

As soon as the auntie saw Li Mu, she said skillfully, "Six steamed buns, four servings of rice, and two servings of meat and vegetables, right?"

"Add one more meal today." Li Mu touched his nose and didn't care.

It's impossible to hide so much food in one meal.

"Okay." The auntie who served the food smiled and added another portion of rice for Li Mu.

After getting the meal, Li Mu turned around and prepared to leave the cafeteria.

Unexpectedly, when I turned around, I ran into Zhang Kai and Li Jian who were walking in the crowd.

Zhang Kai came up excitedly and grabbed him:

"Li Mu, do you know? The first chip, the chip!"

"It was not until 58 that Emperor M came up with it, and our country came up with it only three years later."

"Not only did he succeed, he also surpassed Emperor M!"

"I know, I know, stop shaking." Li Mu was holding the food in his hands and it was difficult for him to dodge, so he could only speak quickly to stop the excited Zhang Kai.

Zhang Kai saw that his expression did not change at all and could not help but said in surprise: "You are too calm. This is the first chip. What an exciting thing!"

"And you're also researching semiconductors..."

Halfway through his speech, Zhang Kai seemed to have thought of something, and the excited expression on his face suddenly froze.

He muttered to himself, "Wait, in addition to the name of Wang Shoujue, director of the Semiconductor Research Institute, the newspaper also mentions the name of Professor Huang Xinhua Huang."

"There are also Professors Lu Qian, Gu Ming and others. I saw them at our Beijing Institute of Technology a few days ago!"

"Could it be..." As he thought about it, Zhang Kai had a terrible guess in his mind.

But when I think about it, I feel it is impossible. If Li Mu really did such a big thing, how could he run to the cafeteria to eat as if nothing had happened?

Li Jian, who was standing beside him, was a little confused and asked, scratching his head, "What did he say?"

Zhang Kai knew that it was useless to think so, so he looked at Li Mu with a questioning look.

"I'm just helping out. Don't tell anyone about it, or others will think I did something big." Li Mu said quickly.

I can't hide anything from Zhang Kai, so I can only tell the truth.

But there is no need to be too clear.

Zhang Kai said with emotion: "Even if it's just helping out, it's already quite impressive!"

"What exactly is going on?" Li Jian still hasn't figured out the situation.

Weren't we just discussing chips? Why are we suddenly talking about Li Mu again?
"Have you forgotten what Li Mu asked us to sign up for last time?" Zhang Kai rolled his eyes at him.

"What? Isn't it just signing up for the competition..." Li Jian muttered half a sentence, and then suddenly realized something was wrong and turned his head: "The chip is... woo!"

Before he could finish his words, Zhang Kai suddenly covered his mouth with a big hand.

"What are you talking about? Can you say that in public?" Zhang Kai cursed in a deep voice.

Li Jian struggled for a while before he realized what was happening. After being released, he quickly apologized:

"I'm sorry, I-I'm just so shocked!"

"You guys are amazing. You figured it out so quickly."

"No wonder. Last time Zhang Kai and I went there, there was no one there. When we asked the dean, he said he didn't know. So it turned out to be..."

He looked at Li Mu with eyes full of admiration.

He used to think that Li Mu was powerful, but at least he was still within his understanding.

But now, is it possible for a student to participate in project research that will promote the development of the domestic semiconductor field?

Zhang Kai sighed deeply and said, "I really envy you, Li Mu, for being able to witness this historic moment with your own eyes."

"It would be great if we could sign up!"

After these words were spoken, both of them couldn't help but feel lost.

What a good opportunity, and they just missed it.

Even if I received news that Beijing Institute of Technology will have similar research in the future.

But those studies probably won't be able to make a nationwide sensation and go down in history like this chip.

Li Mu comforted them and said, "In fact, I happened to be home during the last experiment, so I didn't see it."

"I heard the news of the successful experiment from you."

"Ah!" Zhang Kai said in surprise: "Isn't that a pity?"

"If I miss this opportunity, I will regret it for the rest of my life."

Li Mu said: "It's nothing to regret."

"We are still young and have many opportunities. There is no need to worry about missing this opportunity."

"The country has a lot of work to do and there are countless areas for us to research and explore. As long as you have the ability, why worry about not having the opportunity to contribute to the country?"

Hearing Li Mu's words, Zhang Kai and Li Jian's expressions suddenly changed. They raised their heads, and a hint of determination flashed in their eyes.

"You're right, we must keep working hard!" they said in unison.

Li Mu nodded with satisfaction upon seeing this. Just as he was about to give the two of them a few more sips of chicken soup to make them more determined in their goals, a voice sounded behind him.

"Li Mu!" Wang Shoujue's powerful voice echoed in the cafeteria.

This voice immediately silenced the students who were discussing heatedly. They all looked at Wang Shoujue who had suddenly appeared... and the experts and professors behind him, including Huang Xinhua, Gu Ming and Lu Qian, in astonishment.

Li Mu: "Don't come over here!"

……

Looking at all the experts and professors, Li Mu felt a headache.

Then, the next moment, the students of Beijing Institute of Technology suddenly burst into cheers:
"It's Professor Huang, Professor Huang!"

"Go over and ask about the chip!"

"Professor Huang, can we know the process of chip development?"

……

Before Huang Xinhua could react, the students surrounded him. As the person whose name was right after Wang Shoujue, every student knew his importance in the group.

The most important thing is that the students don’t know Wang Shoujue, but they know Huang Xinhua!

Seeing Huang Xinhua surrounded by students, Wang Shoujue chuckled and had no intention of helping. He brought the other professors to Li Mu's side.

Li Mu thought quickly and shouted, "Hey, isn't that Director Wang Shoujue from the Semiconductor Research Institute? He's here too!"

This sound made the already excited students even more excited.

At least Huang Xinhua and the others can be seen normally.

But to them, Wang Shoujue is just a "legendary" figure, and they may not even see him a few times in their lifetime!
"Director Wang, is it really you?" a student asked loudly.

What could Wang Shoujue say? He had already been discovered, so how could he deny it? He could only say, "It's me. I'm the deputy director of the Semiconductor Research Institute, Wang Shoujue."

After the students confirmed his identity, they were completely shocked.

As a result, countless students came from all over Beijing Institute of Technology just to see with their own eyes this top scientist who led the team to develop the first chip in Xia Country.

The entire dining hall was packed with people.

Of course, Li Mu couldn't run away.

There were also a bunch of experts and professors he had known before staring at him.

……

The large-scale "fan meeting" in the cafeteria lasted for half of the afternoon.

As the dean, Qian Shuyan had to rush over to maintain order when he learned that so many students gathered here.

After learning that it was Li Mu who caused the incident with just one shout, he was immediately angry and amused.

……

After the excited students gradually dispersed, Wang Shoujue, Huang Xinhua and others came to Qian Shuyan's office one after another.

"You, you have caused me so much trouble." Wang Shoujue pointed at Li Mu helplessly.

Li Mu smiled and said, "I just want to seek a benefit for the students of our Beijing Institute of Technology and let them meet you, a famous person."

"Otherwise, if they knew they had passed you by, wouldn't they regret it for the rest of their lives?"

"And I think Director Wang, you are enjoying it too."

Wang Shoujue shook his head and laughed when he heard this. So many students were asking him questions enthusiastically, and they were all the precious seeds of the country's future in various fields. If he didn't answer, wouldn't it disappoint them?

"Okay, let's get down to business." Wang Shoujue waved his hand, his expression serious, and said:
"I am here this time to express my appreciation and reward on behalf of the National Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Semiconductors for your outstanding contribution to the development of integrated circuits."

Wang Shoujue handed Li Mu a certificate, three bonuses of 3 yuan each, a sewing ticket, a 10-jin meat ticket and other receipts.

"Director Wang, this is too much!" Li Mu was shocked when he saw these rewards.

At least thirty kilograms of meat coupons, if you eat them sparingly, it will be enough to last for half a year.

There are also sewing plane tickets, which are something you can only come across once in a while.

"Compared to your contribution, it's not much." Wang Shoujue patted Li Mu on the shoulder and said with emotion: "When you first proposed the four process theories of integrated circuits, I knew you were a promising talent."

"I didn't expect that I underestimated you. I'm afraid your level is no less than that of the expert professors who have been immersed in the semiconductor field for many years."

"In some ways, I even feel ashamed of myself!"

Qian Shuyan was surprised to hear Wang Shoujue say that he was inferior to him.

But what shocked him even more was that the experts and professors around him not only did not feel offended, but instead looked as if it was a matter of course.

Li Mu said quickly: "Director Wang, you are too kind. I am really lucky this time."

"I originally thought that the plan was not feasible, but it was only after Wang Ya told me that I knew that you adopted it."

"This is enough to prove that I still have shortcomings in knowledge and experience, and I need to continue to study hard."

Wang Shoujue smiled, knowing that he was being modest, and shook his head and said, "Anyway, this is all thanks to you."

"Take it. This reward is what you deserve."

“And this is not only a reward, but also a spur.”

"The next research on large-scale chip integration and industrialization will require your continued advice!"

Looking at his serious expression, Li Mu accepted the reward.

Immediately, Wang Shoujue took out an envelope and a watch from his pocket: "This reward is far more valuable than any reward we give. You must keep it well."

After saying that, he placed the envelope and watch in Li Mu's hand.

Li Mu didn't expect that he was rewarded with a watch even though he hadn't been willing to spend money on it before.

The watch body is very beautiful, the mechanical workmanship is also very precise, and it looks very good.

The only drawback is that it looks quite worn, as if it has been worn for many years.

"Director Wang, who gave this to me?" Li Mu couldn't help but ask curiously.

Although he might be able to find out by reading the letter, there are so many people around now, so he'd better be careful.

"It was given by the higher-ups. I can't tell you the details. You'll know after you read the letter." Wang Shoujue smiled and pointed at the air above with his hand, then said.

After Wang Shoujue and others left, Li Mu returned to the dormitory and took out the envelope.

There were only eight words on the yellowed letter paper: "Youth is the best time, don't waste it!"

The signature is...Leader Yuan!

The moment he saw those three words, it seemed as if a warm current gushed out from Li Mu's heart.

This affirmation, like the recognition from a dear elder to him as a junior, made him feel that everything he had done during this period of time was valuable!

Li Mu stared at the eight words on the paper for a long time before he took a deep breath, folded the letter, put it back into the envelope, and carefully stored it in a box.

After doing all this, he turned his attention to the mechanical watch.

He picked up the watch and put it on his hand. The second hand that kept moving forward seemed to urge him not to slack off.

"It's time to continue studying!" Li Mu sat at the table and entered the learning state.

……

the next day.

Li Mu originally thought that after Wang Shoujue gave him the reward, no one would come to find him as long as he stayed at home.

Unexpectedly, Qian Shuyan brought Dong Huaxing over that morning.

After introducing each other, Dong Huaxing praised him generously: "You are indeed a talented person. It is a blessing for the country to have a young scientist like you!"

Now he no longer wanted to bring Li Mu closer to the Foreign Trade Committee.

A great scientist who can shine in the field of science is far more important to the country than an economist.

Li Mu blushed slightly: "Leader Dong, you are too kind. I just did what I could."

"And if there hadn't been a dean, I'm afraid the air fryer wouldn't have been discovered."

He originally invented the air fryer just to improve his taste and give his two younger sisters some snacks.

Before Qian Shuyan discovered it, he didn't even realize that this thing could be used to export and earn foreign exchange.

(End of this chapter)