On December 22, the wedding was held as scheduled.

The white beach, the blue sea, in the tide of the waves, the sea breeze blowing, the beautiful and charming bride blooms like a flower next to the groom, and the gentle whisper instantly escalates the love, which is almost the most romantic way to get married in the world.

It's just that the background on the other side of the sea is a little shabby, and it is actually a large construction site lined with steel bars.

There was no distinction between officiants and courtiers, but only a "wedding group" of scientists, and the tallest professor, Professor Alferov, stood between Principal Gao, Professor John Popper and Dr. Kari Mullis, smiling and playing the role of a priest.

Looking at the groom's charter that had just been sent to him by the members of the "Male Guest Group" Guo Junru, Cai Yangzhi, Chen Wushou, Dr. Goligri and Linnas, as well as the bride Xia Yao who had just been sent to him by the members of the "Female Guest Group" Shen Xinru, Jiang Meimei, Xiang Yumei, Xie Jingwen and Natasha, asked, "Mr. Charter, are you willing to marry Miss Xia Yao?" ”

Being able to stand on the beach in front of the NB laboratory construction site and marry the woman he loves the most, he was excited, looked at his lover affectionately, and said in Mandarin: "Yes, I do." ”

It doesn't matter if he can understand Chinese, he can't say he doesn't want to anyway.

Such a meaningful ceremony, of course, could not have been sung by Professor Alferov alone, and he could only ask one question, as agreed in advance.

Professor John Popper was about to ask the second question in order, but suddenly a person sneaked up next to him. That funny appearance caused hundreds of guests to laugh.

Professor Popper coughed dryly and reminded in a low voice, "Smith." Your place is over there. ”

Those under the age of 40 can join the "men's group". It's even better for those over 50. It is possible to officiate the marriage. Dr. Smith had only two options: pick up the violin and play the Wedding March with the amateur orchestra, or sit down with all the guests to watch the ceremony.

They are all academic leaders of the Faculty of Basic Research of NB Labs, so why don't they take me to play? At the last minute, he somewhere to find a corsage, pinned it to his chest, and sneakily stood beside Professor Popper.

"It's a wedding. Don't waste time, ask quickly. After finishing speaking, he also grimaced at Xia Yao.

Even Dr. Klinsmann consciously didn't move forward, and he actually stood there so confidently that he almost laughed everyone's tears.

When encountering such a helpless person, he couldn't really drive him away in front of so many people, and Professor Popper really couldn't do anything about him, so he had to ask with a smile as if nothing had happened: "Mr. Charter, whether she will be rich or poor in the future, or whether she will be healthy or unwell in the future." Would you like to be with her forever? ”

"Yes, I do."

Hope for the stars, look forward to the moon. I finally looked forward to this day. Hearing his sweetheart's words, Xia Yao's heart was sweet.

At this time, Dr. Smith, who was restless, actually asked, "Miss Xia Yao, are you willing to marry Mr. Charter?" ”

Dr. Mullis gritted his teeth in anger and was about to kick him into the sea, but Principal High hurriedly leaned into his ear and said, "I'll ask a casual question later, and I'll settle accounts with him after the wedding." ”

The Hong Kong tycoons, executives of NB Electric Group and bosses of NB Electric-affiliated enterprises who came to watch the ceremony, how did they know that there was a mess here, and they thought it was a pre-arranged funny show.

Isn't the wedding just to make yourself happy, and the guests are also happy, Xia Yao replied very cooperatively: "Yes, I do." ”

Dr. Smith didn't make any more trouble, and Principal Gao finally breathed a sigh of relief and asked with a smile, "Whether he will be rich or poor in the future, or whether he will be healthy or unwell in the future, will you want to be with him forever?" ”

Xia Yaoqiao blushed and said in a low voice: "Yes, I am willing." ”

"Well, we declare in the name of science: the bride and groom are married. Now, the groom can kiss the bride. ”

What should have been said together, Dr. Mullis, who had been snatched away by Dr. Smith, said, and Professor Alferov took it back when he said it.

Dr. Lan Hongzhe, who served as the conductor of the orchestra, did not want to make any more trouble, so he immediately raised his baton, and the "Wedding March" sounded again on the scene.

The charter hugged his wife's small waist lightly, and kissed him in front of all relatives and friends, and the guests who watched the ceremony suddenly became jubilant, and Wu Xiulan and Tian Qiuju, who came to Hong Kong for the first time, couldn't help but leave two lines of happy tears.

The "solemn" ceremony was as simple as that, and with the order of Professor Alferov, the beach began to revel.

To the accompaniment of the band, Russian guests and graduate students danced around the bride and groom. If you want to jump, you are welcome to join in, and if you are too embarrassed to jump, you can try the wine and food provided by The Peninsula Hotel.

The sand is soft, and if you accidentally fall on your head, you will be full of foreign appearances for a while, attracting bursts of laughter.

"The bride and groom, please come and take a picture with your families."

After the location is set, the photographer and videographer are busy again, taking a complete family photo, and then taking a group photo with the guests, and after taking a group photo with the main wedding group, the male guest group and the female guest group.

"Three, you guys really make it difficult for me to do, the invitation makes it very clear, weddings don't accept gifts, and the vast majority of guests do the same." Glancing back at the bride and groom in the distance, Liu Siwei, who was accompanying Prince Mateb, Mohammed and Kuwaiti general agent Nasof, looked worried.

Without the charter, without NB Electric, there would be no own today.

From switch panels to large-scale medical imaging diagnostic equipment, and even Nasoff, which received the engineering equipment purchased during the fire extinguishing period, has made more than $130 million in total sales this year, making so much money, how can it not show a little?

He said with a serious face: "Mr. Liu, I am not an ordinary guest, Zhang and I are close friends, brothers and partners. I've been preparing for this day for almost a year, and you can't let me drive it back again. ”

There are no gifts for weddings. But many of the guests still sent it. I had to make a special note of the good return gift in the future. He's good. As soon as it was given, it was a luxury yacht worth more than $6.6 million, and it was even moored in the sea not far away.

Mohammed gave him a diamond necklace worth at least a million dollars, and Prince Metbu was even more generous, and when he came last time, he learned that he didn't even have a decent villa in Hong Kong, so he actually sent someone to buy a hilltop mansion worth more than 100 million Hong Kong dollars in advance.

Three-storey bungalows, more than 800 square meters, swimming pool, helipad, all available.

They came empty-handed. It was only now that he took out two keys and a heavy gift box, and the money was spent, and he would definitely not be able to return if he wanted to return, Liu Siwei hesitated for a while, and then said helplessly: "Three, please wait a while, I will invite the groom and bride over." ”

"No need."

Prince Metbu raised his arm and glanced at the time, and said with a serious face: "The Foundation has a very important meeting in the UAE, and as the Chairman of the Foundation, I cannot be absent. So many guests today. You greet them, leave us alone. "After that. Surrounded by a group of bodyguards, he walked towards the highway without looking back.

"Mr. President, I will take the plane of His Royal Highness the Prince, and I will talk about it when I have a meeting next time."

They obviously made an appointment, and they said they would leave, and they didn't give you a chance to refuse.

Seeing off the three Arab guests who were rich and did not treat money as money, Liu Siwei walked to the side of the charter, pointed to the big yacht on the sea, and then took out the two keys and gift boxes, and told the sudden situation one by one.

The charter was also caught off guard, and Xia Yao exclaimed: "I really want to send it to me, it's too exaggerated." ”

The charter sighed secretly and smiled casually: "Everyone is gone, it's useless to say anything now." Mansions, yachts, who doesn't like it? Since it's delivered, then we'll enjoy it. ”

Now is indeed not the time to say this, Liu Siwei nodded slightly, put away the key and gift box and said: "You greet the guests first, I will find someone to receive the yacht, and I can't let people always drift on the sea like this." ”

As soon as he walked on his front foot, Professor Asaume and Dr. Klinsmann greeted him with wine glasses, "Zhang, Xia, great wedding, I wish you happiness." ”

"I said the words of blessing last year, but I have to repeat it, I wish you eternal happiness."

"Thank you."

Germans are rigid, not only blessing words in addition to happiness is eternal happiness, and even at this happy moment, they actually talked about the "Hong Kong Natural Science Award" that Hong Kong citizens are hotly discussed.

"Mathematics is the foundation of science, the language in which all science is written. Mathematics plays a central role in the process of driving human progress and innovation in this century, and it is very necessary to establish a mathematics prize. However, is it a bit ...... to include computer applications and environmental protection in the field of natural sciences?"

"Doesn't Nobel also have a Peace Prize, a Literature Prize, and an Economics Prize? The name is given to the Natural Sciences Prize because all the prizes are set up by more than a dozen different foundations, and there are some commercial factors involved, so only this name can be used. ”

"Is there a difference between the Hong Kong Natural Science Prize and the Nobel Prize?"

There was nothing wrong with talking about science at a scientific wedding, and while greeting them to enjoy their meals, the charter proudly introduced: "Our award is awarded to scientists from all over the world who have made significant contributions to mankind in the natural sciences, especially in the field of basic research, in the hope that it will promote the development of science." Each winner will receive a $300,000 prize and the selection process will be open and transparent, with two likely to be invited.

There is not only a difference, but a significant difference from the Nobel Prize, which is considered a breakthrough only when an achievement has been thoroughly tested and verified, sometimes decades after its initial publication.

In contrast, we aim for theoretical advances that can be awarded to scientists whose theories are not yet supported by data. There is no limit to the number of people who can share the prize, and there is a certain age limit for the winners, who must be under 40 years old. ”

Professor Asholm nodded slightly, and said thoughtfully: "If the prize is too high, it will give the impression that those achievements have been achieved by a very small number of people. But in fact, everyone's achievements are based on the achievements of others. More places and fewer numbers will allow for more effective support for scientists. ”

"It is precisely from this point that we think about it, after all, to achieve the same prestige as the Nobel Prize, it is not enough to invest money alone."

After a pause, he continued: "For example, the Medicine Prize, we have set up six awards, including genomics, cancer, telomeres, stem cells, and neurobiology, to encourage scientists who have made important achievements in the field of life sciences, and to provide them with more freedom and opportunities to help them achieve more. ”

Dr. Klinsmann laughed: "There are so many winners, so many awards, the award ceremony must be grand." ”

"We're going to do it separately."

"The first award will be presented to the Environmental Excellence Award, which will be held at the University of Hong Kong on February 6 next year, and the Governor, Chief Justice and other dignitaries and social dignitaries will present medals, certificates and bonuses to the winners as guest of honor.

The Prizes for Chemistry, Mathematics, Computing and Physics were presented at the University of Chinese Hong Kong, the Polytechnic University, the Open University and the Baptist University respectively, and were presented at staggered times with dignitaries such as the Governor and the Chief Justice and other dignitaries and social elites. ”

Dr. Klinsmann pointed to the construction site of the NB laboratory under construction and asked with interest, "Zhang, how many awards can Chairman Gao win here?" ”

The charter will not be fooled by him, and shook his head again and again: "This is to be strictly selected, how can I know until the last moment?" ”

Professor Asaume laughed and said, "At least two, Dr. Goligri, he is the one who wins the prize in mathematics; Linus, the computer award must have left him one; Hong Kong is your home turf, and whoever recommends it will take that into account. ”

Xia Yaole couldn't help but smile and asked, "Professor, why doesn't my husband have a chance?" ”

"He presides over one of the foundations, and is likely to be a member of the jury, how can he possibly present himself with an award?"

"yes, it's to avoid suspicion."

Xia Yao asked again, "What about Professor Guo and Dr. Cai?" ”

Professor Ashum shook his head and said in a cohesive manner: "Professor Kwok and Professor Shen are eligible for the award, but I think they will also avoid suspicion, and there is no doubt about the achievements of Dr Choi and Dr Chan, but as far as I know, they just won the Hong Kong Natural Science Prize last year, although these are two completely different awards, I don't think the jury will include them in the list of candidates again." ”

"Husband, is it true?"

The charter nodded and smiled: "The professor guessed correctly at all, it used to be a regional award, and now it is an international award, so in the selection process, all foundations will try their best to be fair and impartial." In other words, if we want to win one or two of these awards in the future, it will become very, very difficult, and we must have breakthrough achievements of international standards, otherwise we can only sit in the audience and be a guest. (To be continued......)