"I should be considered the youngest outstanding young person, but this way I can legitimately carry out new projects."
July 12, 2019, Jingzhou City, researcher office of Institute for Advanced Mathematics, Jingzhou University.
Xu Yun sat in front of the computer and checked the official website of the National Natural Science Foundation of China. He saw that his name was on the public list of outstanding talents. He picked up the water cup on his left hand and drank tea while thinking secretly.
This month he is completely busy with solid-state batteries, and both Lu Yi and Wan Xiaoyong have been sent over for guidance.
The two companies are currently undergoing production line renovation and site selection and construction of a new battery production base.
Perhaps the production capacity of all-solid-state batteries is limited in the early stage, but once the new base is put into use, there will be a blowout.
He had already handed over the follow-up work to Meng Songyan, so he had time to return to the Institute for Advanced Study in Mathematics.
Get ready to start a new research project.
It is also worth mentioning that after losing the technology licensing conference, Panasonic announced that it would develop new technologies to increase battery energy density.
Tesla has not publicly stated its acceptance of unified specifications for the time being, seemingly just to see what happens.
Of course, Xu Yun didn't take these things to heart. He was really not good at business operations.
However, he is confident enough in his technology. He can only say that the industry changes brought about by all-solid-state batteries are unstoppable. There are only two outcomes for both new energy vehicle companies and battery companies. They can either choose to join in or watch their market share be quickly occupied. .
As for successfully obtaining the Outstanding Youth Award, he was not too surprised. After all, it was something he had already determined.
What he needs to consider most now is his choice of projects after becoming an outstanding youth.
After being selected as outstanding youths in accordance with regulations, they can apply to the Fund Committee for their projects to obtain national funding support.
This is just convenient for him to carry out military projects. After all, it is not suitable for companies to invest in this area.
Next, Xu Yun continued to browse the information on the official website. Not long after, just as he was thinking about going to the Imperial Capital to apply for a project in a few days, a slightly familiar voice suddenly sounded outside the door.
"Congratulations, Xiao Xu."
Although he didn't see anyone yet, Xu Yun quickly got up and walked over to open the door.
As the figure outside the door came into view, he subconsciously blurted out.
"Academician Sun?"
That's right.
The person in front of me is Sun Zhenghong, an academician of materials engineering.
When testing the plastic fluorocarbon polymer coating material, it was the other party who helped contact the military to cooperate with the testing.
During this period, Xu Yun stayed in the company's solid-state battery laboratory and went to school much less frequently, let alone the School of Materials Science. Naturally, he had not seen Sun Zhenghong for a long time.
Suddenly seeing Sun Zhenghong taking the initiative to run to the Institute for Advanced Study of Mathematics, I was somewhat surprised.
However, he quickly realized what he was talking about and knew that what Academician Sun was talking about was probably his achievement of being an outstanding student.
He quickly asked the other person to sit down, with a look of humility on his face.
"Hurry and sit down, Academician Sun."
"I didn't expect you to know so soon."
While talking, he poured a cup of tea and offered it to her.
Sun Zhenghong naturally liked Xu Yun very much, and he was not deliberately polite about it.
He took the teacup, took a sip and put it on the table in front of him, and then got down to business in a cheerful voice.
"I am a judge for this year's Outstanding Youth. I already knew about your winning the Outstanding Youth Award last month, but I just didn't have time to tell you in advance."
"So that's it." Xu Yun echoed from the side.
As soon as the words fell, Sun Zhenghong's voice sounded again: "Do you have a direction for your outstanding youth project?"
Faced with Sun Zhenghong's question, he was not surprised at all.
After all, with Sun Zhenghong's identity and status, it stands to reason that it is impossible for him to come over just to congratulate him on winning the Outstanding Youth Award. I am curious about his upcoming Outstanding Youth Project.
He didn't choose to be shy about this, he just nodded and said what he had just thought.
"There is already a direction."
"Tell me about it." Sun Zhenghong looked forward to it.
Xu Yun replied in a deep voice: "I plan to choose the military industry."
"The military industry is great. Last time, your plastic fluorocarbon polymer coating material was of high value." Sun Zhenghong seemed very satisfied with Xu Yun's answer. He first praised it and then continued to ask: "Any specific details?" Do you have a project plan?"
"I saw on the Natural Science Foundation website that there is a plan for military exoskeleton armor."
"I want to study this."
"Military exoskeleton armor?" Sun Zhenghong subconsciously repeated the sentence after hearing the sound.
Obviously he was a little surprised by this.
Since the last time he witnessed the actual test of the plastic fluorocarbon polymer coating material, he was looking forward to Xu Yun and wanted to drag Xu Yun to continue research on materials.
Originally, he was thinking that if Xu Yun's outstanding youth project had no direction, he would propose materials that were urgently needed by the country.
As a result, Xu Yun not only had determined the project, but it was also a military exoskeleton armor that was far different from the plastic fluorocarbon polymer coating material.
While I was thinking about this, I heard Xu Yun explain it in detail.
"Currently our research on military exoskeleton armor is limited to unpowered pure mechanical armor. I am planning to develop a powered exoskeleton armor to transform its application from the logistics field to the combat field."
The development history of exoskeleton armor has been proposed nearly two hundred years ago.
However, due to problems such as material mechanical structure and sensing energy control, industrialization has never been possible.
In recent years, with the improvement of various technologies, exoskeleton armor has become popular again.
Many institutions have carried out corresponding research.
Although research has also been carried out in China, it can be mainly based on unpowered purely mechanical structures.
The strength of soldiers can only be saved for use in the logistics field, and there is still a vacancy in the combat field.
Although he has not engaged in related research before, he has a drawing of an automated modular robot in his mind. He can completely regard it as a powered military exoskeleton armor. Anyway, it helps soldiers have a higher safety rate and survival rate in the battlefield environment. It's okay to be a little bigger.
What's more, the important mechanical structural center of gravity of the exoskeleton is inseparable from mathematical calculations.
Coupled with the embedded technology he had previously learned from Tian Xusheng, he was considered a professional counterpart in a certain respect.
In addition, to bring out the effect of automated modular robots, artificial intelligence is also indispensable.
Sun Zhenghong knew that Xu Yun had just conquered the all-solid-state battery. The energy density of the all-solid-state battery did have a chance to solve the problem of exoskeleton power.
The most important thing is that he was young and knew that armor has an inexplicable attraction to boys of Xu Yun's age.
When his thoughts reached this point, he picked up the tea cup in front of him and took a sip, with a smile on his face again.
"You really like challenging challenges, but you really whet my appetite."
"Looking at how confident you are, I'm afraid you already have an idea."
"I can only say that the research cycle will definitely not take four years." Xu Yun did not refute Sun Zhenghong and did not finish his words.
According to the requirements of the Natural Science Foundation, the project cycle for receiving national funds is four years.
He has thoroughly understood the drawings in his mind, and has also solved the problem of coating materials and all-solid-state batteries as power. Not to mention that it will take four years to produce the final product for acceptance, it will probably take at most half a year to take shape.
"Hearing what you say makes me look forward to it even more. Please remember to notify me when the test is conducted."
"No problem at all."
"Maybe we will have to trouble Academician Sun by then." Xu Yun said firmly with a faint smile on his lips.
After saying this, Sun Zhenghong seemed to have thought of something again and asked another question.
"correct."
"Have you chosen any project members? Do you need me to recommend them to you?"
Even academicians have selfish motives. Not to mention the huge results that Xu Yun's outstanding youth project will have, the experience and knowledge gained from participating in it are not comparable to other professors' projects.
If possible, he would naturally like to recommend a few students he likes.
It is not necessary to grow to the level of excellence like Xu Yun, as long as there is improvement, it is worth it.
Unfortunately, he obviously still underestimated Xu Yun's excellence. After hearing Xu Yun's answer, he was stunned.
"This time I plan to complete the project alone."
"Do it alone?"
"Yes."
Xu Yun answered decisively again, proving that he was not joking.
He obviously made this decision carefully and not just casually.
First of all, he has a thorough understanding of the technology and does not have to start from scratch and continue trial and error research.
On the contrary, large numbers of people are often accompanied by different opinions, which is not conducive to the normal progress of the project.
Moreover, he only needs to make a pair of modular armor, and it is not mass production.
Sun Zhenghong was stunned for a few seconds before he reacted. Although he knew that this approach was very surprising, when he thought about it carefully, it became very reasonable when he thought about it.
Finally, he looked at Xu Yun with a complicated expression and couldn't help but sigh.
"Why."
"You guys give me unexpected answers every time."
"It seems that the shortcomings of our powered military exoskeleton armor in the combat field will soon be made up for."
"You are an outstanding young man who truly deserves your title."
After saying a few words, something else suddenly appeared in his mind, and he couldn't help but frown.
“But in this case, there may be considerable resistance in project application and approval.”
"Let me say hello to you first."
After Xu Yun listened to Sun Zhenghong's words, he naturally understood that the other party was sincerely considering the problem for him.
I quickly expressed my gratitude in gratitude.
"Thank you, Academician Sun."
"You would be the greatest thank you to me if you built this powered exoskeleton as soon as possible." Sun Zhenghong looked directly at Xu Yun and waved his hand in reply.
"I will sort out the project application documents as soon as possible in the next few days and go to the Imperial Capital to go through the procedures."
"Then I won't disturb you."
Sun Zhenghong stood up immediately after hearing what Xu Yun said, and walked out without intending to stay any longer. At the same time, he stopped Xu Yun from seeing him off.
Seeing that the automated intelligent modular robot that he had been talking about for a while was finally coming out, Xu Yun was relieved and also looking forward to it. Thinking of a batch of modular robots in the future to cooperate with soldiers in drills, just thinking about that kind of scene makes people excited.
It is no exaggeration to say that the sense of technology is not inferior to that of Hollywood blockbusters.
"I wonder how Academician Sun will react when he sees my so-called powered military exoskeleton armor?"
"It should be a surprise."
Until Sun Zhenghong's figure completely disappeared from sight, Xu Yun murmured a few words thoughtfully, and then returned to the computer to start organizing the documents and materials for the Outstanding Youth Project.
Although the selection of outstanding young people is held every year, there is no doubt that the winners are the best talents in the country.
In addition, outstanding young people are also called academician seeds, and official media will report every time the list is announced.
In the past, netizens did not pay much attention to this kind of news, and sometimes it was not even a hot search.
In addition, some personnel will also be questioned by the public, who believe that the quality and results of the papers they publish are simply not enough to obtain the honor of outstanding young people, known as academician seeds.
But this year is the most special one, because there are well-known names in the announced list.
Almost immediately after the relevant news report came out, it quickly topped the list of hot searches on major platforms. Although it attracted the attention and comments of a large number of users, there was not a single negative news to be seen.
Everyone expressed congratulations to Xu Yun and felt happy for Xu Yun.
Although this makes other outstanding students become green foils, academic results speak for themselves.
Xu Yun has achieved many achievements in many fields and deserves public praise, flowers and applause.
"It can be said that Xu Shen is well-deserved for winning the Outstanding Youth Award. I'm afraid we will never find such a high-quality Outstanding Youth Award again in the future."
"The youngest outstanding young person, I hope Xu Yun will become the youngest academician in the future."
"Although I am not surprised by this result, I still want to congratulate Xu Yun for receiving this honor."
"If outstanding young people can achieve this level, why worry about technology not exploding?"
"Xu Shen has graduated from Jingzhou University, Ye Qingjie."
"According to reliable information, Xu Yun should stay at Jingzhou University. From now on, everyone will call him Professor Xu."
"I don't know if Xu Shen will take care of graduate students. I think I asked Xu Shen to be my graduate tutor."
"I successfully graduated with my Ph.D. in less than five years. I won the Outstanding Youth Award and will soon become a professor at Kyungshu University. However, I can't feel any jealousy towards Xu Shen."
"I'm looking forward to Xu Shen's outstanding youth project. I remember it will be announced by then."
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"You are indeed the best person in our dormitory. I hope you can go further and further on this path."
"Brother Yun."
In the graduate student dormitory, Zhao Yuefeng was scrolling through hot news searches about outstanding young people on his mobile phone, his face filled with joy, and he was sincerely happy for Xu Yun.
There are four people in their dormitory and now the dormitory leader Qian Yudong has graduated. He successfully went ashore and passed the major in data analysis.
Zhou Qize still stays in graduate school majoring in mathematics.
Although several people have drifted apart, and even the communication on the mobile phone has become less and less.
But the emotion and memory will remain deep in my memory forever.
Maybe they won't contact or see each other for a long time, but they will silently care and support each other in their hearts.
That's enough.
After all, everyone has their own life.
"What are you looking at? Fengzi, we don't want to be late for Professor Wang's class this afternoon, we'd better hurry over."
At this moment, the voice from his roommate next to him interrupted his thoughts, and Zhao Yuefeng put away his phone and turned his head to answer with a smile.
"nothing."
"Let's go there now."
After saying that, he no longer hesitated and immediately left the dormitory with his new roommate and headed to the classroom.
Xu Yun was busy with project application materials all day long and had no extra time to pay attention to online reports. It was not until Chen Shihe drove to pick him up in the evening that he took the time to look at his phone and reply to the congratulations of acquaintances.
Unlike previous mathematics awards won overseas, Outstanding Youth is, after all, a more valuable honor in China.
Also known as academician seeds, Wang Chunfang was naturally very happy and asked Xu Yun to come back for dinner.
Naturally, Xu Yun would not refuse this. In any case, this is indeed something worth being happy about.
It is also worth mentioning that Chen Shihe has now entered the financial department of Deepin Technology Company. After all, she meets the requirements in terms of academic qualifications and abilities. Since she has a suitable platform at home for her to show off her abilities, why bother going everywhere? Find a company for an interview.
Xu Yun knew Chen Shihe's character very well and knew that she was not the kind of strong woman who only focused on her career.
But it’s not okay to stay at home and do nothing. It’s perfect to go to work in your own company.
In this way, Chen Shihe can occasionally take Wang Chunfang for a walk. Taking care of the green plants in the company is much healthier than staying at home for a long time.
When the two families had dinner together in the evening, Wang Chunfang and Chen Jianfang also brought up the issue of their marriage.
We are planning to schedule the wedding close to the Spring Festival. This is also considering that everyone has time at that time, so that the wedding can be a lively event without leaving any regrets for both parties.
Naturally, Xu Yun and Chen Shihe had no objections to this matter. After all, it was just a formality.
Their families were already engaged, and the relationship between the two families was no different from that of a married couple except that they had not yet created the fruit of love.
Wang Chunfang and Chen Jianfang were undoubtedly the happiest couple after dinner.
I believe there is nothing more joyful than seeing your children find a good home.
The key is that we are not far away from having grandchildren.
During the night break, Chen Shihe's mother, Zhang Wenyan, specially asked Chen Shihe to stay with Xu Yun.
While doing scientific research, he enjoyed a night in the gentle countryside. The next day, Xu Yun continued to improve the project materials.
After working hard for almost two or three days, I finally completed the relevant materials and took the high-speed train to the headquarters of the Natural Science Foundation of China.
In the past, after obtaining outstanding youth status, it would take some time to apply for project funding.
Xu Yun's efficiency is so fast, which undoubtedly makes the relevant person in charge of the fund committee very satisfied. However, Xu Yun is really worried about the issue of project members.
If Xu Yun's strength hadn't been obvious to everyone, they might have thought it was an attempt to defraud funds.
As the relevant person in charge, a large number of projects are approved every year, and some of them end up with no results and a waste of money.
Therefore, even if you become an Outstanding Youth, you will not be granted funding for any project.
It needs to be determined after many discussions.
However, Xu Yun's only project member is himself, which inevitably makes people a little worried about the project aborting.
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(End of chapter)
