254: Chapter 254 Holy crap! I cried tears of joy!

"Hey, this isn't just an ordinary mathematical proof. In front of all the mathematicians in the world, this is proof of the peak Intelligence of our Dragon Country people! Remarkable! Truly remarkable!"

The high-ranking leader did not spare any praise and, in front of everyone, solemnly offered Zhao Yang a few words of encouragement.

"You are now, in every sense of the word, a pillar of the nation. The country needs young people like you. If you encounter any difficulties in the future regarding research funding, laboratory space, or anything else, feel free to report to me at any time! I will do my utmost to help you resolve them!"

The weight of this promise was immense; one must understand that the Ministry of Science and Technology holds significant authority!

It carries considerable sway in the allocation of research funding.

Such a promise from the high-ranking leader of the Ministry of Science and Technology is of great significance.

Subsequently, the leaders of Peking University and Yanlin University also stepped forward to shake hands and congratulate Zhao Yang. The scene was incredibly lively and high-profile.

The high-ranking leader of the Ministry of Science and Technology, with a schedule packed with important matters, expressed the state's stance and took a commemorative photo before departing, flanked by his entourage.

Accompanied by several university leaders from Peking University and Yanlin University, Zhao Yang exited the VIP lounge and arrived at the airport's general arrival gate.

Before he even stepped out the door, Zhao Yang heard a cacophony of noise from outside.

He followed the sound and paused, slightly taken aback.

Outside the barrier at the arrivals gate, in addition to dozens of domestic and international media reporters armed with cameras and microphones, hundreds, if not thousands, of netizens and university students had spontaneously gathered upon hearing the news.

They held various homemade banners with slogans such as "God Zhao is Mighty," "The Pride of Chinese Mathematics," and "The Terminator of 1+1." Everyone was incredibly passionate.

"Would you like to take the special passage?" An airport official nearby, having witnessed the scene, asked Zhao Yang in a low voice.

"Forget it, no need." Zhao Yang waved his hand and took a deep breath. This was something he would have to face eventually!

Zhao Yang never showed mercy toward malicious slander and opposition, nor did he know the meaning of sympathy, but in the face of such goodwill and fervor, he understood their feelings.

To be honest, if his past self had known of such a scientist, he would likely have been one of the people in that crowd! Cheering for the Dragon Country and for the future of Huaxia's science.

With this thought, Zhao Yang took a deep breath and walked straight out of the arrivals gate.

Upon seeing Zhao Yang emerge, the crowd instantly erupted into a frenzy, with screams echoing one after another. Airport security personnel used all their strength to form a human wall, barely managing to maintain a path.

From within the crowd, many netizens were shouting loudly at Zhao Yang: "God Zhao is awesome!" "God Zhao is invincible! Say a few words to us!" "Yeah! God Zhao! Say something!" "Zhao Yang! Give us a few words!"

The volume grew, eventually merging into a deafening roar. Facing this somewhat uncontrollable scene, the accompanying old professors frowned slightly, worried about a potential stampede.

Zhao Yang stopped. He looked at these ordinary people before him, who were caught up in a frenzy of national pride because he had solved Goldbachs Conjecture. He understood them completely!

Zhao Yang took a deep breath and took a microphone from someone nearby.

"Since everyone wants me to say a few words, I will. Please forgive me if I don't say it well."

As Zhao Yang began to speak, the surrounding crowd gradually quieted down, and everyone's eyes turned toward him.

"I have been doubted, and I have always been doubted." Zhao Yang scanned the crowd before him, his expression calm.

"Some have questioned me for academic fraud; others have claimed I have a team behind me. Still others have questioned whether I refuse to go abroad as a visiting scholar out of a guilty conscience, afraid to be scrutinized by their foreign masters."

"I do not care to argue with these people, as arguing is meaningless and a waste of my time. As for whether there was fraud or if I had a team, that matter has long since been settled."

"I only want to say that I can now reveal the reason why I did not go abroad as a visiting scholar!"

"Because although science has no borders, scientists have a motherland! I am a Dragon Countryman, and I was trained by the Dragon Country!"

"I did not want all my future achievements to be branded with the label of having studied in the USA just because I went abroad once, only to be mocked by people saying that the Dragon Country cannot produce real geniuses and that I still had to go abroad to study. I did not want that!"

"My achievement today is just the beginning. I have plucked the crown of Goldbachs Conjecture. From this day forward, this crown will forever be engraved with two characters: Dragon Country!"

Zhao Yang paused for a second, his voice becoming extremely deep and powerful. "Finally, I hope everyone will love the country, love the people, and love yourselves! Study for the rise of China!"

"Alright, I'm leaving!" Zhao Yang did not linger any longer. Under the tight escort of airport security and his entourage, he quickly pushed through the crowd and got straight into a black bulletproof Hongqi sedan that Peking University had arranged in advance.

The motorcade then quickly sped away onto the airport expressway.

As for the netizens and reporters left behind, after a brief silence, they erupted into even more deafening cheers.

The words Zhao Yang spoke were brief, yet they were filled with strong patriotism and an independent spirit.

Over the next few hours, the footage, recorded by countless people on their phones and cameras, was rapidly uploaded to major video websites, Weibo, and forums.

This video of the airport arrival was like throwing fuel onto the already boiling online discourse.

"So awesome! God Zhao is truly awesome! I don't want my future achievements to be branded with the marks of other countries! Damn! That's so moving it makes me cry!"

"Damn! That's so inspiring! 'The crown of Goldbachs Conjecture will forever be engraved with two characters: Dragon Country.' Damn, that felt so good!"

"Love the country, love the people, and love yourself! This is what a true idol for today's youth should say!"

"As expected of God Zhao; even his arrival speech was so crisp and clean, without a single wasted word. This perspective and these values are top-tier!"

"Those people who get a little success abroad and refuse to return, or even turn around to disparage the domestic research environment, should take a good look at what Zhao Yang said!"

"God Zhao's words are truly like a mirror that reveals true forms! It exposes those who try every means to go abroad just to get 'gilded' credentials, only to come back and throw their weight around. Don't they feel any shame?"

"God Zhao is absolutely right! He spoke exactly what was in my heart! I'm a fan! For life!"

"I understand the previous points, but the last one—'love yourself'—is what I feel is the truest reflection of God Zhao. He is an extremely rational and powerful person who refuses to be constrained by moral kidnapping and always knows exactly what he wants."