Chapter 286 Tell it in the most flattering way possible…

Under the spotlight, Jiang Jing walked calmly to the center of the podium.

The elderly man smiled and personally handed the Academician certificate, which symbolized the highest honor in the Dragon Kingdom's academic circles, along with an exquisite and shining Academician medal, to Jiang Jing with great solemnity.

"Comrade Jiang Jing, congratulations." The elderly man shook Jiang Jing's hand, his eyes filled with approval.

"Thank you, and thank you for the country's trust." Jiang Jing bowed slightly, took the certificate and medal with both hands, his attitude respectful yet poised.

Immediately after, at the elderly man's signal and under the gaze of the entire venue, Jiang Jing needed to give a brief speech.

He turned around to face the big shots he usually only saw on the news, as well as the countless lenses aimed at him.

To be honest, Jiang Jing was a bit hesitant.

If he were asked to talk about various strategies or how to spend money, he could go on for half a day.

But for an acceptance speech on such a formal occasion... what kind of hard-working, sleep-depriving research experience did he have to share?

All those awesome technologies were bought from the System Store; the process was just spending money. Could he say that?

Obviously not.

Fortunately, he possessed master-level eloquence and speaking skills.

Rather than saying something in a small tavern that might get him dragged away, it was better to just spout some official jargon and boost his popularity...

He wore a perfectly appropriate smile, cleared his throat, faced the microphone, and began his impromptu performance:

Jiang Jing's voice was clear and steady, carrying through the sound system across the venue.

"...Academician, this is the lofty honor that countless scientific researchers dream of, and it is the highest commendation from the country and the people to scientific and technological workers..."

"I think this honor does not belong to me alone. It belongs to this great era, and it belongs to the superior research environment and strong support created for us by the country..."

"Without a stable social environment, and without the country's high regard and investment in scientific and technological innovation, there would be no soil for us to study with peace of mind and explore boldly."

These broad-minded words immediately won him approving gazes from many big shots in the audience.

The rest was just official jargon, such as being inseparable from the country's support, needing to study science and technology even harder, and dedicating his life to the country's prosperity and strength...

Say whatever sounds good...

Regardless, some of the older generation or administrative personnel were very fond of this type of speech.

[Well said! The perspective is broad!]

[Not arrogant, not rash, knows how to be grateful; this young man is truly capable!]

[It makes my blood boil; this is how our young people should be!]

[Even though I know it's official jargon, why is it so convincing when it comes from his mouth?]

[Because he really achieved it; he has the substance and the qualifications to say these words!]

The bullet comments in the Livestream room were boiling over again; the netizens were even more excited than Jiang Jing himself.

It was as if they weren't watching a conferment ceremony, but were personally participating in and witnessing the birth of history.

Seeing someone of their own age, or even younger than them, standing at such a peak, a strange sense of "shared honor" surged in their hearts.

It was as if Jiang Jing's success also illuminated their own paths forward, proving infinite possibilities.

And in different corners, Li Xue and the others, including Liu Ruyan, watching Jiang Jing through the livestream, had eyes that couldn't help but flicker with adoration.

The man before them was receiving the coronation of the country's highest academic honor; how could one not be stirred?

The brief speech concluded. Jiang Jing bowed again to the elderly man and the audience amidst warm applause, then walked off the podium calmly.

The elderly man subsequently gave a concluding speech, bringing the grand yet short conferment ceremony to a perfect close.

The meeting officially ended, and reporters began to leave in an orderly fashion; they needed to publish this explosive news as soon as possible.

Jiang Jing noticed that the core big shots, including the elderly man, did not leave immediately but were guided by staff to a small meeting room next to the venue.

Jiang Jing knew clearly that this was likely a closed-door discussion on subsequent strategic layouts.

"I'll leave this brain-burning meeting to the big shots," Jiang Jing thought to himself. He had no interest in participating in those macro-strategic discussions.

With that time, he might as well think about where to go next, or return to Rong City to enjoy his comfort zone.

Having made up his mind, he found Commander Zhao Tieshan, who was preparing to follow into the small meeting room.

"Commander Zhao, there's nothing left for me here, right? I'll head out first," Jiang Jing said with a smile.

Seeing Jiang Jing's posture, Commander Zhao Tieshan knew this kid was trying to slip away again, and glared at him irritably: "You kid... such an important meeting, don't you want to listen?"

"Don't, I wouldn't understand that, and I wasn't called anyway," Jiang Jing waved his hands hurriedly.

"Specialization is key. I'd better go back to my little inventions. Such national affairs are for you leaders to worry about."

Commander Zhao Tieshan knew Jiang Jing's personality, so he nodded: "Fine, then you go back first."

"By the way, regarding the specific details of your Academician and ministerial-level treatment, such as the assigned car, security upgrades, medical care, subsidies..."

Before he could finish, Jiang Jing smiled nonchalantly: "Oh, these trivial matters, just let Wanqin and the others handle them when the time comes. You go ahead and be busy, I'll take my leave!"

After speaking, he waved at Commander Zhao Tieshan, turned around, and with Zhou Wanqin and Lin Hong waiting on the side, left stylishly with the flowing crowd.

Commander Zhao Tieshan watched Jiang Jing's retreating figure without any reluctance, shook his head helplessly, and chuckled.

Indeed, what he truly cared about probably wasn't these things at all.

Thinking of this, Commander Zhao Tieshan composed himself, straightened his military uniform, restored a serious expression, and walked into the small meeting room.

Meanwhile, on the internet, although the livestream had ended, the sensational effect triggered by this conferment ceremony was just beginning to explode.

CCTV, People's Daily, Xinhua Net, and other major authoritative official media outlets published carefully edited videos and long press releases almost immediately.

The headlines were more shocking than the last:

《The Youngest Academician in the History of the Dragon Kingdom — Jiang Jing!》

《Twenty-five-year-old Academician, Jiang Jing awarded the honorary title of Academician of the Dragon Kingdom Academy of Engineering!》

《From Private Entrepreneur to National Academician, Jiang Jing's Path of Serving the Country through Science and Technology!》

《Ministerial-level treatment! The country's highest honor bestowed upon young scientist Jiang Jing!》