Chapter 239: The Clash Between Youth and Old Age
Facing Chang Qi's respectful but very rude words, Andrea Alessandro, who has always been known for his stubborn temper, showed a detachment and calmness that was different from the past, and he said to Chang Qi with a loving smile, "Child, maybe you have some misunderstanding about me, otherwise, how could you be so disrespectful to an old man you met for the first time?" ”
Chang Qi still maintained a polite and friendly smile, "Sir, I want to know, as the chief scientist of this country, but you are unable to do anything about the decay of the country's science education system, do you think you have fulfilled your responsibility?" ”
Facing the surprised gazes of the crowd around him, Andre smiled and shook his head, "No. ”
After receiving Andre's response, Chang Qi continued to ask, "So, what qualifications do you have to arrogantly reprimand the juniors who are respectful to you here?" ”
Facing Chang Qi's sharp and aggressive question, Andre actually laughed, "Interesting, so interesting, child, you made me feel the sharpness and fearlessness of young people, I think, if you devote yourself to the scientific community, you will definitely be an epoch-making great scholar, after all, the sharpness of a teenager can best pierce the unbreakable and conservative twilight, which is what science needs most." ”
Shalyuevich and the Ukrainian dignitaries at the scene were very puzzled and puzzled by Andrei Alessandro's response, after all, from their conventional cognition, it seems that they have not met anyone who dares to offend this Ukrainian state-level veteran like this, and what they didn't expect is that in the face of such a degree of criticism, Andrei not only did not show the anger he deserved, but showed the kindness and broad-mindedness of an elder, and even gave this young man a high degree of praise who did not know the height of the sky, right, The good feeling for the Chinese made this grumpy old man even change his temperament?
In the face of Andre's forbearance and initiative, Chang Qi also chose to stop Mingjin in moderation, he stretched out his hand to Andrea Alessandro again, and said, "Old sir, in the face of your tolerance and generosity, maybe I should take a good look at myself, because the one-sided impression of you before led me to make inferences about your temperament, and as a junior, I am indeed too rude, compared to you, I am too superficial." ”
With the mutual understanding of the two people, the once tense and embarrassing atmosphere of the scene was instantly alleviated, and after that, the banquet continued to pound watermelon, and in the staggered chat, it seemed that everyone had forgotten the previous embarrassment and unpleasantness.
"What you just did was really too risky!" Shalyuevich whispered to Chang Qi, "Do you know how terrible that old guy is, in my impression, no one has ever dared to provoke him so much!" ”
"But I didn't provoke him." Bo Xiaoye said coldly with a wine glass.
"It's just your luck, and don't forget, you still have to ask him, if you weren't so lucky just now, let alone the super drill, you can't even take a single hair!" Shalyuevich seems to be still apprehensive about Chang Qi's disrespectful words before.
At this moment, a kind voice came from behind Chang Qi and Shalyuevich, "Excuse me, can I talk to this child alone for a while?" ”
The two looked back and found Andrea Alexandro, who was holding a glass of red wine and looking at them with a kind smile.
"Uncle Andrei, what do you mean...... Want to talk to this Chinese friend of mine? Shalyuevich asked with a smile.
Andrei responded calmly, "Isn't my words clear enough? ”
Shalyuevich had no choice but to leave temporarily, and before leaving, he whispered to Chang Qi, "Don't try to provoke him anymore." Shalyuevich then slipped away to talk to other officials and have a drink.
"Kid, I think you're the only one who can spark ideas with me in this boring party." Andre raised the wine glass in his hand as he spoke, and Chang Qi also handed over the goblet he was holding and gently collided with Andre, "Professor Andre, thank you very much for your high opinion, but what I want to say is that you overestimate me, I am just an ordinary student who learns languages, whether in terms of knowledge or IQ, I can't reach the height of thought that you can achieve as an excellent scientist." ”
Facing Chang Qi's self-humility, Andre smiled, and after confirming that there was no one around him, he lowered his voice and said to Chang Qi, "Child, why are you so humble, the ability you have, and the unknown scientific equipment that gives you ability, is a treasure that countless scientists dream of!" ”
Andre's words made Chang Qi's nerves highly concentrated in an instant, although he controlled his emotions and covered his inner turmoil with a still quiet appearance, but he still couldn't help but say silently in his mind, "It's finally revealed!" ”
"Professor Andrei, I don't know much about this humor of your Slavic peoples, so I didn't understand your joke." Chang Qi smiled and raised his wine glass and poured a sip of red wine into his mouth, he saw Andre's eyes shining with a different kind of look.
"Child, your restraint and composure are very different from your age, although you are trying your best to hide your secrets, but unfortunately, wood cannot cover the raging fire, and your deeds have revealed your identity." Andrei's words became more and more straightforward, but Chang Qi still chose to deal with it calmly, "Professor Andrei, I still don't understand your words. ”
"Haha, kid, if you like to watch detectives, your logical thinking may be sharper, and I, when I was young, used to write detectives, so your actions can't deceive me!" Andrei drank all the red wine in the cup, leaned forward, and said to Chang Qi, "Before this idiot came to Kyiv, Shalyuevich made a special request to the Minister of Education of Ukraine, saying that he wanted to meet me at the welcome reception, and almost at the same time, the Minister of Energy of Ukraine came to visit me at the National Academy of Sciences, and tentatively asked me if I was selling the super drill bit that I regarded as a treasure, and I guess that the two are not without connection. ”
Listening to Andre's words, Chang Qi continued to pretend to be calm and asked, "And then?" ”
Andre smiled and said to Chang Qi, "If you want me to continue to uncover the mystery of you, then, child, please pour a drink for me, an old man." ”