The Red Era, the Opening University Speech

Chapter 164: Major Universities Gear Up for Competition

Most businessmen are only after profits, and other problems are not problems at all for them.

He Zhenhua remained silent. He had prepared a lot of negotiation speeches, but now he didn't know how to say them.

Does he want him to question Xia Guo’s scientific research capabilities?

Don't be funny. Starting from the air fryer, Xiaguo's successful development of industrial products has never been interrupted, and basically every product is a best-seller.

Especially this time's electronic watches, the profits are frighteningly high.

If the mainland can maintain the research and development of low-input, high-return industrial products like electronic watches, they would be able to accept even an 82% to 50% ratio.

"Fifty-five is not okay, four or six at most!" He Zhenhua said while gritting his teeth.

Even though he was completely at a disadvantage in terms of momentum, the pride from years of doing business did not allow him to agree so directly.

Li Mu wanted to talk a little more and reduce the split back to 50-50, but when he saw Dong Huaxing winking desperately behind him, he stopped talking:

"Okay, then four or six will do."

He Zhenhua was stunned, but there was not much joy on his face.

……

After seeing He Zhenhua off, Dong Huaxing saw Li Mu looking at him with doubt and explained with a smile:
"It originally said to try to get 46, but if that doesn't work, then go with 37."

"The He family has made great contributions to the development of Xia Country in many aspects. We cannot put profit first when doing business with them."

"Such patriotic merchants like the How family are loyal to Xia Country and willing to contribute money and effort to us, so we should also give them something in return, right?"

Li Mu suddenly realized.

After the sales strategy for electronic watches was decided, the Ministry of First Machine Industry quickly approved the start of production and construction of the factory.

On the day of the groundbreaking ceremony, Leader Qiu wanted to invite Li Mu to join him.

However, he declined the offer, citing research as an excuse.

He is indeed very busy now. If the problem with the handheld game console is not solved, the games will not be released. If the games are not released, there will be no cultural output.

In the previous life, it was Emperor M who exported superheroes to the Xia Kingdom. Now the situation has changed, and it is time for them to get to know Sun Wukong.

However, before Li Mu could finish developing the handheld game console, he received another message.

——He graduated.

……

Professor Wang, Professor Huang, Professor Wei, Professor Zhang and several other familiar people were waiting inside. When they saw him come in, they all smiled at the same time.

"The review panel voted unanimously to pass your paper, and it received a perfect score. The reviewing professors from the Department of Physics were full of praise, and praised your talent." Qian Shuyan stepped forward, and his congratulations were mixed with a bit of emotion.

Hearing this, Li Mu smiled and bowed to everyone in the office:
Came to Qian Shuyan’s office.

"Thank you, dean, and all the professors for your cultivation and guidance during my college years."

"From you, I have not only learned a lot of knowledge, but also learned many rare spiritual qualities."

"Without you and Beijing Institute of Technology, I would not have achieved what I have today. No matter where I am in the future, I will continue to move forward with this precious treasure."

These words made many people in the room sigh with emotion.

Professor Wang pointed at Li Mu and said, "You said it so sentimentally that I almost thought you would never come back."

"Yes, you will still do research with Professor Huang in the future!" Professor Wei also laughed.

"If you are free, you can come and take a look." Professor Zhang didn't say much, but his expectations for Li Mu were the same.

Seeing this, Li Mu glanced at Qian Shuyan, and shook his head slightly to express his helplessness, indicating that he should speak himself.

He had no choice but to take a deep breath and said, "Well... Actually, I plan to continue studying physics."

"What?" Huang Xinhua jumped up from his seat in shock and asked, "Why do you want to study physics? You have the best talent in semiconductors!"

"Semiconductors and physics are not closely related, they are interdisciplinary subjects. If you want to develop in physics, isn't that like looking for fish in a tree?" said Professor Wang.

……

Everyone spoke up, wanting Li Mu to give up the idea.

Li Mu sighed and said:
"Professors, I did this after careful consideration, not on impulse."

"My last conversation with Mr. Qian Wushi gave me a deeper understanding of the development of semiconductors."

"If I only focus on the application of semiconductors, which is a comprehensive subject, my vision for broader application expansion will be limited."

"Only by learning more knowledge in more fields can I apply semiconductors to all aspects of national industry."

These days, while studying physics, Li Mu realized many of his own shortcomings.

Laser guidance alone involves many physical disciplines such as mechanics, optics, and materials science. If he doesn't study them, he will never understand them.

And there is a more important reason. If he wants to come up with various technologies for future generations, he must try his best to make himself an "all-rounder" in the eyes of others.

……

Everyone was silent for a long time.

Qian Shuyan winked at Li Mu and told him to leave immediately.

"Dean, why don't you persuade Li Mu? He has given up his in-depth research on semiconductors and turned to study physics. No matter which direction of physics, it is a waste of his talent in semiconductors!" Professor Wang couldn't help but speak.

Others also turned their eyes to Qian Shuyan.

Even if Li Mu went to study chemical engineering and metallurgy or agronomy, they would not be so surprised.

But studying physics now would most likely waste his precious talent.

Hearing this, Qian Shuyan shook his head slightly and said, "I already knew about this a long time ago. Li Mu also told me about it."

This sentence made everyone stunned and they were about to ask questions.

Qian Shuyan continued, "But why should I keep him? He is only 23 years old. He has infinite possibilities at this age."

"Given his talent, I wouldn't be surprised if he studied biology after studying physics, let alone physics now."

"At least until now, I haven't seen the limit of his talent."

Listening to his words, everyone was speechless.

As for the suggestion of staying in their school, no one mentioned it at all.

The upper limit of the faculty of the Department of Physics at USTC may not be matched even by the combined efforts of Peking University and Wuhan University of Technology, let alone Beijing Institute of Technology.

……

Leave the administration building.

Li Mu walked on the corridor of the campus. He had graduated, but he didn't feel anything special.

We should still study what needs to be studied and still study what needs to be studied.

The only change is probably that I no longer have the identity of a student.

Walking downstairs to the dormitory building, Li Mu got on his bicycle. He originally planned to go directly to the Semiconductor Research Institute, but after thinking about it, he decided to take a day off.

Now that we have graduated, we should celebrate with our friends.

...I came to the classroom I hadn’t been to for a long time.

Just as I reached the door, the bell for the end of get out of class rang from the loudspeaker.

However, the professors would inevitably extend the class for a while, and the students did not become noisy because of the bell, but tirelessly absorbed every bit of knowledge.

After a long while, students began to come out one after another.

Seeing Li Mu standing outside the door, they all greeted him.

After all, he was the only one among the group of students who graduated early who passed with almost full marks. In college and even in their future lives, they will remember that they had a god-like classmate.

Li Mu responded with a smile and walked into the classroom.

"Zhang Kai." He shouted. Zhang Kai, who was sticking his butt out and trying to squeeze in among the students surrounding the professor to ask questions, turned around in surprise.

However, Li Mu's eyes were already on the figure by the window: "Wang Ya."

The two shouts attracted the attention of all the classmates.

Seeing Li Mu, who had not been to class for a long time, they were stunned at first, then smiled, went up to him and asked him about the situation, then congratulated him on his graduation.

The professor who was answering questions for the students also raised his head and looked at Li Mu with a smile in his eyes:
"That's right, but even if you graduate early, you can't slack off in your studies."

“Learning is not a matter of one stage, but a matter of a lifetime.”

“Only by constantly learning and improving can we better realize the value of life and contribute to the rise of our country!”

"Thank you Professor Lin for your teachings. I will definitely keep it in mind." Li Mu nodded heavily.

Zhang Kai was squeezed outside by the crowd. After trying for a long time, he couldn't get in, so he decided to go find Li Jian and Shao Yanan first.

……

Only after being congratulated by his classmates and teachers did Li Mu manage to escape.

He walked to Wang Ya, not knowing whether Zhang Kai did it on purpose or accidentally, but he didn't even ask her to go out first.

"Let's go eat?" Li Mu asked.

Wang Ya closed the book and nodded slightly, saying, "Okay."

"Oh~" The students in the classroom couldn't help but make a booing sound.

……

Li Mu invited Wang Ya, Shao Yanan, Zhang Kai and Li Jian to Huaiyangchun Restaurant.

Looking at the noisy people around him, there was a hint of smile in his eyes.

Who would have thought that the few people who were extremely worried about his identity being exposed would become his few friends in this era.

At this moment, Wang Ya turned her head and asked, "By the way, aren't you planning to invite the dean and Professor Huang to dinner sometime?"

"No need for these few days. I'm afraid they are not in the mood." Li Mu recalled the time when he left. The atmosphere in the office was quite heavy.

Huang Xinhua’s brows were almost twisted into the shape of the Chinese character “川”.

"Why is that? Don't the dean and his colleagues value you the most? Why are they unhappy that you are graduating?" Zhang Kai poked his head out from the side and asked curiously.

Li Mu smiled and said without hiding anything: "I plan to study physics as a graduate student."

"Puff~" Zhang Kai just took a sip of water and sprayed it out directly.

He was surprised and asked, "Physics, did I hear it right? This has little to do with our mechanical engineering, right? It also has little to do with semiconductors, right?"

"Why do you want to delve deeper into physics?" Wang Ya asked.

She thought that after graduation, Li Mu would go directly to Huang Xinhua's graduate school.

This is also in line with most people's understanding. After all, Li Mu's achievements in semiconductors are no less than any authoritative professor in the country.

Rather than giving it to others, it is better to give it to our own people at Beijing Institute of Technology.

Otherwise, universities like China Europe International Business University would not be as simple as a verbal invitation.

Want to study physics?

Come to our school, we will give you the best teachers and the best research conditions!

"There's no special reason. I just want to learn more while I'm still young." As Li Mu spoke, he waved to the waiter in the restaurant, took the menu and ordered eight or nine dishes.

Zhang Kai looked at Li Mufeng's nonchalant expression and couldn't help but give him a thumbs up, saying, "As expected of you, you can talk about studying a different subject so lightly."

"Physics is quite difficult to learn, right? You don't have a basic foundation. Can you pass the exam?" Shao Yanan asked curiously.

But as soon as she finished speaking, Zhang Kai and Li Jian gave her strange looks.

Do you doubt that Li Mu will fail the exam?
There is no need for this!

"Have you decided who you want to study as a graduate student? Professor Lu from our school?" Wang Ya also had no doubts, but was just curious about who he was going to study as a graduate student.

Li Mu said: "I would like to study as a graduate student under Professor Qian Wu, but I don't know if I can keep up with him."

"You can't even keep up? Isn't this Master Qian Wu very powerful?" Zhang Kai asked doubtfully.

As soon as he finished speaking, Shao Yanan rolled his eyes at him and said, "You don't even know Master Qian Wu, he is a famous scientist in the field of aerospace in our country."

"He was detained under house arrest by Emperor M for five years, and his return to Xia Country despite numerous obstacles was even reported in the newspapers."

"According to the newspaper, Mr. Qian Wushi is very impressive over there at Emperor M. He has made great achievements and was hired as a tenured professor by Ma Sheng. He is also called the Son of Heaven."

After listening to her introduction, Zhang Kai and Li Jian were both shocked. It was obvious that they seldom read newspapers.

Li Mu continued, "Mr. Qian is indeed very knowledgeable. It would be best if you could study under him as a graduate student. If not, you can consider other professors."

"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. Let's eat. It's my treat today, so eat as much as you want."

"Of course I have. I have been looking forward to this day for a long time. How can I be polite to a local tycoon like you?" Zhang Kai responded immediately, picked up the chopsticks and started to eat the braised pork that had just been served.

Upon seeing this, everyone stopped talking about the previous topic and started chatting about the funny things that happened in the past. From time to time, they would reveal their own embarrassing moments and burst into lively laughter.

……

The news that Li Mu was going to pursue graduate studies and major in physics spread quickly.

Upon hearing the news, a number of universities in Kyoto, including China Europe International Business School, Kyoto University, and University of Science and Technology of China, could no longer sit still and began to think of ways to recruit people to their schools.

The first to take action was Jiang Nanxiang, who personally visited Li Mu and invited him to participate in the academic salon held by their school.

Famous physicists such as Ye Qisun, Wang Tianjuan and Qian Sanqiang will all be present, making Li Mu drool with envy.

Peking University followed suit and quickly sent out invitations, including famous physics professors such as Wu Dayou, Zhu Wuhua, and Zheng Huazhi, and the lineup was equally luxurious.

But no matter how he was invited, Li Mu could only find an excuse to decline.

It's not that he doesn't want to go, but he just doesn't have much knowledge of the relevant subjects. It would be extremely embarrassing if he couldn't answer the questions.

……

On this day, Li Mu was preparing to go to the research institute as usual. Unexpectedly, when he just came back from exercise, he saw Jiang Nanxiang, the president of China Europe International Business University.

Seeing this, he thought to himself that something was wrong.

As he expected, when Jiang Nanxiang saw him, he walked up to him quickly and said enthusiastically:
"Long time no see, Li Mu."

(End of this chapter)