The two laureates were humorous and funny, the Governor of Hong Kong presided over the award ceremony, the media reporters were given 45 minutes to ask questions, and all the guests had the opportunity to take photos with the two Nobel laureates.

For Hong Kong citizens, especially those in Hong Kong's education sector, the significance of the two chemists is comparable to BJ's winning the right to host the 2000 Olympic Games. At the same time, it is also a reasonable thing, there are so many smartest people in Hong Kong and even in Asia, even if they don't win this year, next year, the year after next, the year after next year...... You can also win awards.

For the next week or so, all the media in Hong Kong followed up and reported without exception. The two major broadcasters even packed their reporters for a trip to Stockholm with Professor Smith and Dr. Mullis.

Compared to the vigorous outside, the NB room is surprisingly quiet.

Regardless of the two laureates, as well as the charter and the high school president, not only did they not give any more interviews to the media after the dinner, but they also politely declined the invitations of various universities, the Education Department and various social teams, and turned a deaf ear to what was going on outside the window as usual, and engaged in research behind closed doors.

However, HKUST followed the limelight, and the student union's performance at the dinner organization and dinner won a round of applause. In an interview with the media, the president of the student union and the two hosts also regretted that this time was too hasty, and if they had more time to prepare, they could have done better.

In fact, they've done it well enough.

Tickets for the dinner were sold for nearly HK$3 million, leaving a total of HK$1.26 million after various expenses. If the copyright of the dinner video is counted, they can get nearly 5 million in earnings. The money will also go to the student council and the chemistry department.

The academic conference at the time of the discovery of "carbon nanotubes" was held at HKUST. The Nobel Dinner was again hosted by a team of HKUST students. The student groups of the University of Hong Kong, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong University of Hong Kong, the OUHK and the City University of Hong Kong were strongly dissatisfied, and even the Hong Kong Business School of Business and Management, which had been separated from the real room, followed suit, and together with the student leaders who took to the streets at every turn, the NB real yàn room issued an open letter signed by more than 6,000 people, demanding an explanation from the real yàn room and assuring that if there were any similar activities, they would be treated equally.

The reputation of the Syàn Room in Hong Kong is at stake, and the Academic Committee cannot but respond to it.

In an interview with the media, a spokesperson for the dean said that the two winners and the academic committee authorized the HKUST student group to hold the event. It is completely due to the fact that the real yàn room has always lived in the University of Science and Technology, which has brought all kinds of inconveniences to the work, study and life of the teachers and students of the University of Science and Technology, which can be understood as a kind of compensation.

As for the possibility of similar events in the future, the Office will definitely take into account the feelings of the partner universities and bid on a rotational basis or through organization and creativity, so that more universities and student groups will have the opportunity to participate in such activities.

It was also during this brief press conference that it became known that the founder and largest funder of the NB room, Charter Charter, had left Hong Kong three days earlier to conduct research at the Department of Basic Research of the NB room in Berlin.

By the way, when he came to Germany, Xia Yao did not express any objection.

Lived on the outskirts of St. Petersburg for almost a year. She has come to love the tranquility of life, even though the home at Victoria Peak in Hong Kong is equally quiet. But compared to the Berlin NB real yàn room on the Elbe, it can only be regarded as a quiet place, far from the real tranquility.

Many countries have consulates in Berlin, and the German capital will be upgraded to an embassy after a few years when it moves from Bonn. In addition, West Berlin has always been a window for Western countries to publicize the superiority of its political system, and several world-class bilingual schools have been built.

With the help of colleagues from European companies, Xiao Zhangqing and August, who came with him, completed the enrollment procedures, and returned to his new home on the outskirts of Berlin along the winding forest road at 4 o'clock in the afternoon.

When the family arrived, Dr. Klinsmann was so pleased that he asked them to move into the newly renovated villa.

The dense woods, the quietly flowing Elbe River, you can build a tree house in the forest, you can go boating on the river, the scenery is picturesque, beautiful like a paradise, Xia Yao hugged his son and looked around, and couldn't help but smile and asked: "Magdalena, do you like it here?" ”

People treat August as their own, no matter what gift they buy, they are a child, they go to the best private school in Hong Kong, and the same is true when they come to Germany, and they don't even let her pay for tuition.

Magdalena really felt overwhelmed, and stood by the trunk of the car and hesitated for a while before turning back and said, "Who doesn't like such a quiet place and such a beautiful scenery?" ”

"If you like it, stay longer," Xia Yao glanced down at his watch, then turned around and smiled: "Qingqing, let's go to the woods with my brother, don't go far." ”

"Got it, Mommy."

Yesterday I just built a tree house, and tomorrow I will go to school again, and Xiao Zhangqing, who couldn't hold back for a long time, was suddenly ecstatic and pulled August away. Looking at the children's cheering appearance, Magdalena sighed lightly: "Xia, you can't go on like this, you can go wherever you want, you can do whatever you want, and you have been spoiled by you." ”

Xia Yao sat on the wooden chair by the door, stroked Xiao Zhanghan's little hand, and said softly: "Children, let them play when it's time to play, don't be so strict." When we are more sensible next year, we will take them to the poor mountainous areas of China, to the primary schools that have just been built in Africa this year, so that they can know how happy they are. ”

It's really a unique way of education, Magdalena couldn't help but ask: "Does Mr. Zhang have that time?" ”

"Yes, we all thought about squeezing out two months a year to take the children out, China, Southeast Asia, Africa and South America, as tourism."

As he spoke, a black sedan slowly drove up from the woods. Seeing the two familiar faces in the front and passenger cabs, Xia Yao hurriedly picked up the child and greeted him.

Shen Xinru, who teaches at Humboldt University of Berlin, got out of the car and hugged Xiao Zhanghan while shaking it and said with a smile: "Hanhan, come, let Auntie hug you." ”

Guo Junru took two bags of fruit from the car, and said apologetically while looking at the little guy: "Xia Yao, I'm really embarrassed." There was a class yesterday afternoon. It's been delayed until now. ”

Xia Yao took the fruit and said with a smile: "What's so embarrassing." And not an outsider. ”

"How's it going, are you all settled?"

"Bed sheets, bedding and daily necessities or something, the doctor has already made people ready, even the refrigerator is full, you can live in it by twisting the bag, there is really nothing to settle down."

The reason why the factories invested by NB Electric in China and Russia were able to be put into operation in such a short period of time is due to the fact that the researchers in the NB office in Berlin have made great contributions. At present, it has also contracted some topics of several large projects such as wind power, optoelectronics, silicon purification, sensors and process control. I have been engaged in the application of technology, and it is difficult to make achievements in basic research like the Hong Kong NB Real Office.

This also gives outsiders the illusion that the Berlin NB is not as good as the Hong Kong NB room.

In addition, the charter clearly stood on BJ's side in the Olympic bid some time ago, which attracted a lot of criticism and caused great pressure on Dr. Klinsmann.

Colleagues in Hong Kong didn't know very well, how could Guo Junru, who had been teaching in Berlin, not feel it, looked up in the direction of the real room, and said meaningfully: "Looking forward to the stars and the moon, I finally looked forward to you." Of course, the doctor should be well prepared. ”

Xia Yao, like Zhang Hui now, doesn't care about the company and the affairs of the real room. Where do you know this, while beckoning the two of them into the house, he asked curiously: "Professor Guo, Sister Shen, you two are here, what about the children?" ”

"One at school, one at home, don't worry, there is a nanny."

The furniture in the living room is all new, all kinds of household appliances are readily available, Guo Junru glanced at the kitchen, turned around and smiled: "Xia Yao, I have to prepare something to eat today, because there will be distinguished guests later." ”

"Distinguished guests? Professor Asaume? ”

"And the minister's lady in his house."

I already knew that my husband had a friend of a high-ranking German official, but I had only seen it on TV, Xia Yao was taken aback, and hurriedly took off her apron and said: "The charter is true, I don't say hello to such a big event, fortunately I bought something yesterday, otherwise I would have to run to the city again." ”

Shen Xinru sat down, patted Xiao Zhang Han, who had just fallen asleep, and smiled casually: "Xia Yao, it's a homely party, if there is anything to do, there is no need to deliberately prepare." ”

"Yes, Minister Angela and your family's charter are forgetful friends, so there is no need to be so polite."

Hospitality in Germany is very simple, there is wine, meat, fruit, cake on the line, there is no need to make a few hot and cold bowls like in China, here just after the preparation, the charter and Dr. Klinsmann, Dr. Marcus, Dr. Christian, Dr. Frederick and others, walked from the woods.

To the surprise of Guo Junru, who was teasing Xiao Zhangqing, Dr. Jiang Meimei, who was supposed to be in Moscow, actually followed behind them.

Xiao Zhangqing immediately rushed over, threw herself into his arms and said, "Daddy, there are caterpillars in the wooden house!" ”

"Is it, bite or not?"

"It's so big, my brother drove them away, and I don't know if they bite or not."

"Oh, then you have to thank your brother, okay, let's play, let's talk to grandpa for a while."

"Okay."

As soon as the little girl ran back to the house, Dr. Klinsmann couldn't help but laugh and said, "It's very cute, like a little angel, and you can see that your family must be very happy." ”

"There's no doubt about it."

He greeted Guo Junru and his wife, then turned around and said with a smile: "Gentlemen, Professor Assaume and Dr. Angela are coming soon, and it is rare to get together once, which reminds me of my time at the Academy of Sciences. ”

Before the Berlin Wall was torn down, Dr. Marcus was full of emotion, pointing to Xia Yao, who was looking at them with a smile, and sighed: "At that time, you were still a child, and now you are not only married, married to a beautiful bride, but also a father of two children. Time flies, we're all getting old! ”

Dr. Christian sighed lightly, shook his head and smiled bitterly, "Who of us would have thought that we would be here at that time?" Who would have thought that in their lifetime they would see the reunification of Germany? It's been a few years, and it's still like a dream, and I can't believe it when I wake up every morning. ”

"Even Angela has become a minister, and the world has become a little unbelievable."

The charter quipped, "Listen, you don't like this change? ”

Dr. Klinsmann laughed and said, "It's not that I don't like it, it's just that I feel a little ...... Some...... Some can't accept it. If you really talk about changes, the biggest change is still the Hong Kong NB real yàn room, breakthrough achievements one after another. Now there are even two Nobel laureates. ”

How could the charter not hear what he was saying? Immediately let go of the body and said, "That's why I'm here." I also invited Dr. Jiang here. ”

Dr. Klinsmann asked with a smirk, "Dr. Jiang, how are you going to save some face for us old fellows?" ”

Jiang Meimei walked in front of everyone and said generously: "Doctor, I plan to conduct a research in the newly established computer center, to be precise, it will take about a week, and I need the full cooperation of my colleagues here." ”

Only the achievements of the city demonstrate the R&D capabilities of the Berlin NB and the Berlin State Government, and the importance of the continued funding of the federal government and the state of Berlin.

Although the Berlin NB Faculty of Basic Studies also has a department. However, researchers are old, and they do not have the creative power of young scientists, so they can only seek breakthroughs in the field of technology application. Electrical and mechanical engineering are both strong points of West German research institutes, and it is not easy to surpass them.

Taking computer applications as a breakthrough point is undoubtedly the best choice at hand.

It was inconvenient to ask in the real room, there was really nothing to scruple about here, and Dr. Klinsmann couldn't help but ask, "Dr. Jiang, can you tell me what it is about?" ”

Jiang Meimei glanced at each other and said unhurriedly, "Doctor, I'm afraid I'm going to disappoint you." Because what we're going to verify next isn't much of a success, just some concerns about the future. But I can assure you. This verification is very meaningful, and if nothing else, it will be a big breaking news. ”

"Explosive, I love that word. Please, I look forward to good news from you. ”

When it comes to the future of Berlin's NB room, we can only find foreign help, and Dr. Frederick is extremely stern and promises: "Dr. Jiang, from tomorrow onwards, I will provide you with a convenient condition, and if there are not enough people, we can ask Humboldt University and Dresden University of Technology for help." ”

"I've seen the list of people in the computer center, and having them is enough, after all, it's just a verification."

As soon as she finished speaking, the last guests arrived.

Looking at Angela's rare smile, he stepped forward and greeted: "Doctor, I really didn't expect you to come today, I don't need to introduce these people, I will introduce you to my wife Xia Yao." ”

Reunited after a long absence, Angela was also very excited, and gave Xia Yao a warm hug who came forward, and then took her hands, looked up and down, and said with a smile: "It's so beautiful, Xia, Zhang is so lucky to marry you." ”

Xia Yaoqiao's face flushed, and she whispered in German: "It's an honor to meet you, Your Excellency Minister. ”

Angela shook his head and looked at Dr. Klinsmann and the others, who were smiling, "There are no ministers here, only old friends, and as an old friend, I must apologize to you for not being able to attend your wedding." ”

"You're so busy, it's okay."

The wife looked a little restrained, and hurriedly said: "Ladies and gentlemen, I think we can have dinner, it is rare to get together once, and after eating, we can catch up with the old days." ”

Although there was no preparation in advance, the meal was still very rich, and the dinner was enjoyed by the guests.

After enjoying the dessert after the meal, Angela finally asked, "Zhang, how long are you going to stay in Berlin this time?" ”

The charter pondered for a moment, put down the cup and said with a smile: "I will probably stay until June next year, of course, we have to go back to spend the Chinese New Year with our families, but Christmas is definitely here." ”

"Do you stay in the real room all the time, or do you go to a few other universities?"

"I promised Professor Asaume that I would replace Professor Shen and go to Humboldt University to teach spintronics for half a semester, and I have not considered other universities for the time being."

Angela asked curiously, "Professor Shen is going back to Hong Kong?" ”

"She has just accepted an invitation from her alma mater and plans to return to China to teach for a year. As you know, NB Electric has just won two big orders in China, and NB Real Office is also working with some research institutes in China, and we really can't refuse this small request. ”

"Helped BJ win the right to host the 2000 Olympic Games, and also helped himself win China's two biggest orders at the end of the century, Zhang, I have to admit that you have done a good job, so that even Dongmenzi Kang Caien has to be red."

"There must be some overlap in business, and they are not for nothing."

"But they want more."

"Who wouldn't? The key is that the cake is so big, if he wants more, others will have less, so the importance of competition can be reflected. ”

Angela was silent for a moment, and then said coldly: "They want to sit down with you and talk, and want to discuss with you whether there is a possibility of in-depth cooperation between Dongmenzi and NB Electric, as a federal government official, I have the obligation to match you up." ”

Dr. Klinsmann frowned slightly, Professor Asaume looked embarrassed, and Dr. Marcus, Dr. Christian, and Dr. Frederick had a look of shame.

Because they suddenly realized that the predicament that the Berlin NB real yàn room is now encountering is likely to be the ghost behind the scenes of Dongmenzi Kang Zeen, trying to exchange NB Electric's concessions in the Chinese market in exchange for their support for the Berlin NB real yàn room.

The charter is not surprised, after all, NB Electric is not what it used to be, and it has already posed a threat to Dongmenzi. At the same time, I don't think this is a bad thing, because NB industrial manufacturing, NB instrumentation, NB motors and NB clean energy all need to be transferred to China, and without a big man in front, industrial transfer will become the best target for people with intentions.

Whoever speaks first loses the initiative.

Dongmenzi obviously couldn't sit still, and even put forward the intention of cooperation through Guò Angela first, and the bargaining chips they relied on would become an unreliable straw with Jiang Meimei's research in Berlin's NB room.

It's not okay to eat alone, not to mention that the Chinese market is so big, and NB Electric can't eat it.

The charter pretended to weigh it, looked up and smiled: "Doctor, this is to give you face, if it is someone else, you can only let them talk to Mr. Wu Jinhua, President of NB Electric." ”

Angela asked apologetically, "Zhang, did I embarrass you?" ”

"If we get into trouble, won't you find a way to help us solve it?"

"Of course, but the request just now is too unfair to you, so before I came, I made an agreement with the prime minister that if NB Electric makes concessions, then the federal government will also provide a better environment for NB Electric in other aspects."

"Thank you."

"No thanks, that's what I'm supposed to do."

Angela paused, and then said: "In addition, it is best to arrange a meeting in the near future, and when the two of you reach a consensus on some issues, then the Prime Minister will be able to attend the signing ceremony between the two of you when he visits Hong Kong." ”

Prime Minister Kohl's visit to Hong Kong was a business delegation, and not only could not go home empty-handed, but also had to have one or two agreements of weight, and the charter reacted and agreed without hesitation: "No problem, as long as their demands are not so excessive, I think a consensus should be reached before the Prime Minister leaves." ”

She has a sensitive identity, so naturally she can't stay here for long.

After sending her and the embarrassed Professor Asholm away, Dr. Klinsmann couldn't help but say, "Zhang, you don't need to compromise at all, we have several plans, and even without the funding of the federal and state governments, the real yàn room will not be closed because of this." ”

The charter smiled and said proudly: "Doctor, in fact, we also very much hope to cooperate with Dongmenzi in some fields, but people have never regarded us as an equal object of cooperation. This is an opportunity, and if you can take shortcuts, why take more detours? (To be continued......)