231: I want to be that benchmark!

He hadn't expected the International Congress of Mathematicians to actually be held in South Korea.

Just like this year's Chemical Engineering Congress.

Does South Korea have that much appeal?

Student Guo Hao was slightly confused; he couldn't quite understand.

But it's also good; he doesn't need to travel too far for the conference.

According to Student Guo Hao's understanding, the International Congress of Mathematicians usually consists of 30-minute or 45-minute presentations. One-hour presentations are generally reserved for top mathematicians or top mathematical achievements.

His achievement should be considered top-tier, right!

He shook his head with a smile.

When he returned to the apartment, Shen Luoyan was also sitting inside, reading.

Since Student Guo Hao's popularity skyrocketed, Shen Luoyan stopped going to the Library. Instead, she borrowed books from the Library and read them in Student Guo Hao's apartment.

This place had become their small base.

There was nothing they could do. Student Guo Hao couldn't go to the Library, and Shen Luoyan had started to feel a bit unaccustomed to not having Student Guo Hao by her side all the time.

Student Guo Hao told Shen Luoyan about the International Congress of Mathematicians and the CCTV interview.

Shen Luoyan listened attentively.

Finally.

"Why did President Huai take the initiative to let you accept the interview this time?"

Shen Luoyan looked at Student Guo Hao beside her with a hint of curiosity.

"Last time you participated in the CCTV interview, you asked for it yourself, but this time..."

"Do you think this interview request was really from President Huai and the others?"

Student Guo Hao smiled slightly, looking at Shen Luoyan beside him with affection, and said.

"Isn't it?"

Shen Luoyan looked at Student Guo Hao, puzzled.

After all, she didn't understand much about social dynamics. From Student Guo Hao's narration alone, she didn't quite grasp it.

"It's impossible for President Huai to ask me if I'm willing to participate in the interview. The fact that he specifically called me today to talk about this can only mean one thing."

"What?"

Shen Luoyan looked at Student Guo Hao curiously.

"This matter was requested by the higher-ups."

Student Guo Hao looked at Shen Luoyan with a smile.

"Do you feel like there's been a bit too much news about me these past few days?"

Shen Luoyan nodded.

"This means the higher-ups are preparing to set me up as a positive propaganda example, so there will be so many official media outlets coordinating simultaneously, and President Huai is just one link in their coordination."

Student Guo Hao's expression was calm.

He didn't think there was anything wrong with this matter itself.

If he were a Leader, a Leader in education and propaganda, he would also use this kind of deification method to boost the confidence of the people. This is a very normal thing.

"Oh, I see!"

Shen Luoyan didn't understand social dynamics very well, but she had a very intelligent mind. Just by listening to Student Guo Hao's brief explanation, she understood what was going on.

"Alright, it's just a small matter. Let's read!"

Student Guo Hao smiled and said to Shen Luoyan.

"Okay! Alright."

Shen Luoyan nodded.

The two continued to read.

Five days later.

CCTV Headquarters (Big Trousers), Studio.

"Hello, Student Guo Hao!"

The popular CCTV host, with a smile on his face, shook hands with Student Guo Hao.

"Today is a live broadcast. Are you nervous, Student Guo Hao?"

"Not really, there's nothing to be nervous about."

Student Guo Hao's expression was calm.

The host looked at Student Guo Hao with some surprise.

"Student Guo Hao has quite the nerve!"

Student Guo Hao smiled and didn't say anything.

Soon, the interview began.

This was a live interview program, broadcast on Channel 1, from 3 PM to 6 PM.

This program format had been discussed with Student Guo Hao a long time ago, and the format was finalized after Student Guo Hao agreed.

"Welcome everyone to the Focus Interview Special Segment! Today, we have invited a recent hot topic figure, the famous Academic Circle genius of Dragon Country, the outstanding genius from Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, the world-renowned mathematician who just solved the world-famous conjecture, the Warings Problem, Student Guo Hao! Let's welcome him with applause!"

As the host's words fell, the entire studio erupted in thunderous applause.

The people in the live studio were basically university students from top universities in Beijing.

They had heard a long time ago that Guo Hao would participate in a special interview.

One by one, they had already lined up to come.

After all, they could interact with Student Guo Hao in person!

The CCTV directors were spoiled for choice.

They selected many outstanding students.

The CCTV host first asked Student Guo Hao some questions that people online were currently concerned about, and Student Guo Hao answered them one by one.

"By the way, many people online are concerned about one question, and I would like to take the liberty of asking it on everyone's behalf."

At this point, the host smiled slightly and asked Student Guo Hao.

"Go ahead."

Student Guo Hao's expression was calm.

"Many people say that with your current talent, and given that you are working in theoretical Mathematics and Computational Materials Science, these disciplines are definitely not considered advantageous disciplines in the country.

Many people feel that you will choose to study for a doctorate abroad, or simply teach abroad. So, do you currently have any plans to go abroad for scientific research?"

The host said this with a smile.

But Student Guo Hao roughly understood the host's meaning. It was probably a Leader who wanted to probe his stance. It was difficult for a Leader to ask about such things, so they used a host to probe his stance.

And also leverage public opinion pressure. This kind of little trick...

Student Guo Hao felt a bit speechless in his heart.

But it didn't matter; he hadn't planned on going abroad anyway.

"Regarding going abroad, I have a different view from most people."

Student Guo Hao smiled and said, looking at the camera.

"Maybe I'm too confident, but I feel that studying abroad, for me at the moment, is of no help whatsoever. For me, studying Mathematics, I only need myself.

As for Materials Science, going abroad is even more meaningless. Materials research requires experiments, but what materials, what equipment cannot be bought in the country? So, what is the meaning of me studying abroad?

Is it just to go abroad to get a gilded title, and then return to the country to get some title, and then be called some returning big shot? Absolutely unnecessary!"

Student Guo Hao spoke very frankly, including all the students and the host present.

They all looked at each other in dismay.

They truly hadn't expected Student Guo Hao to say this...

"Of course, I'm not saying that everyone doesn't need to go abroad, nor am I saying that going abroad is equivalent to getting a gilded title."

Student Guo Hao looked calmly at the camera, and also at all the students in the studio.

"It is true that foreign countries are far ahead of us in basic scientific research. We need to admit this. Many returning students who studied abroad are indeed very capable.

Even I, when submitting papers now, indeed need to submit them to foreign journals to use their authority to verify the correctness of my results.

Not to mention most students, but I have always felt! The meaning of Academic Circle is certainly in exchange and learning, but if Dragon Country's scientific community wants to truly stand at the top of the world, we must establish our own benchmarks!

And I, want to become that benchmark!"

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