The key lies in how Jiang Cheng is personally.
In fact, regarding Jiang Cheng, several top leaders of Huaxia have been quietly paying attention, from the Virtual Reality Device to the Transparent Phone manufactured using new Graphene technology, and then to the Genetic Evolution Potion Technology. None of these technologies could bring anything but significant changes to the future society of Huaxia.
The Graphene Preparation Technology is firmly controlled by the Cosmic Umbrella Technology Company. If the Cosmic Umbrella Technology Company starts to apply this technology to other fields in the future, it will certainly lead to changes in social structure!
This can be observed from the event where the Cosmic Umbrella Technology Company became the overlord in the mobile phone industry. If the level of technology reaches a certain point, changing the world is actually a simple matter.
Moreover, Jiang Cheng himself developed the world's most advanced true intelligent system, the "Elf". Huaxia, this grand national machinery, already values Jiang Cheng very highly. Such a genius, who knows what technology he might develop in the future, will certainly result in great losses if anything truly happens to him.
The only thing that intrigues the No. 1 leader is what kind of person Jiang Cheng is, his experience, and his character. Any key aspect of these could be reflected in some event in the future.
When the No. 1 leader first met Jiang Cheng, he felt that Jiang Cheng did not look like someone from that age group. He appeared very mature, with seemingly extensive experience.
The No. 1 leader felt this way with good reason. After all, which of Jiang Cheng's peers could have such experience? It can be said that no one on Earth can compare to Jiang Cheng's experiences.
And after having a brief conversation with Jiang Cheng, his calm demeanor left the leader quite astonished.
Jiang Cheng seemed to exude a very special aura, as if he transcended above everything. Even in the conversation with him, the No. 1 leader, Jiang Cheng remained completely composed and spoke flawlessly; this was the first time the No. 1 leader truly felt he couldn't see through a person!
When conversing with other national leaders, he could discern a person's personality and preferences through expressions, actions, and words. But with Jiang Cheng, he couldn't see through him at all. In any conversation, he maintained an immensely calm demeanor, and his face held only that watertight smile, akin to a refreshing breeze, yet upon reflection, it felt quite frightening!
This was completely different from what the No. 1 leader had imagined!
He had seen too many geniuses, although their achievements were not even a fraction of Jiang Cheng's accomplishments; they were nonetheless outstanding but often self-centered, blind to others. They would show humility only when meeting him, a national leader.
As expected, in the end, many of these geniuses faded into the crowd, no longer shining.
Even more so, some were lured by foreign influences and directly left Huaxia, changing their nationality to become scientists or researchers in other countries.
This made the No. 1 leader quite helpless because, to be frank, the domestic research environment wasn't too good, and their departure was quite understandable.
But for Jiang Cheng, the No. 1 leader truly did not want him to be drawn away by foreign powers!
Since Jiang Cheng appeared on his radar, each of his achievements has been so monumental, so challenging to the limits of human thought. The Virtual Reality Device, Elf System, and even the Genetic Evolution Potion Technology—all hold great significance for national strategic development!
This is the reason Jiang Cheng became a strategic genius for the nation; his technologies are exceedingly useful for the country!
The No. 1 leader quietly ate, occasionally glancing at Jiang Cheng, seemingly in a thoughtful pose, naturally noticed by Jiang Cheng.
He discreetly lowered his head, shifting his gaze to the leader, just in time for his eyes to meet the No. 1 leader's.
Jiang Cheng's incredibly calm gaze etched directly into the No. 1 leader's heart, causing him some embarrassment, as his secretly observing Jiang Cheng had now been noticed by him.
"Young friend Jiang Cheng, please don't stay silent, let's have a drink together." The leader raised his glass, planning to toast.
Instantly, because of the No. 1 leader's words, many voices present stopped sharply, as they looked at the No. 1 leader, somewhat stunned, some even doubted if they had misheard.
What did they hear, the No. 1 leader wanted to toast Jiang Cheng?
Knowing they had attended such banquets many times, it was rare for the No. 1 leader to toast someone, unless the other party was the leader of another nation, and must be from a highly prestigious country, otherwise, he would never propose a toast!
But Jiang Cheng, a researcher, could actually get a toast from the leader!
This is the reason why many present did not understand Jiang Cheng's current status. Jiang Cheng has so many technologies, he is already a strategic talent of the nation, and the information about him is strictly confidential, his status extremely high.
It can be said that for Huaxia to develop rapidly in the coming decades, it is absolutely impossible without Jiang Cheng's technology!
Therefore, the leader taking the initiative to toast Jiang Cheng, wanting to ease the awkwardness, is perfectly normal.
It's perfectly normal that these people don't understand what Jiang Cheng means to Huaxia, because not all top leaders, not all department-level personnel have time to follow Jiang Cheng; they are usually extremely busy with no time to pay attention to these matters.
"Alright, I'll have a drink with the leader." Jiang Cheng smiled, picked up his glass, and drank it all in one go.
He merely smiled, his expression extremely calm, what he was thinking inside, no one knew.
The No. 1 leader, upon seeing Jiang Cheng's demeanor, valued Jiang Cheng even more, he also followed Jiang Cheng and drank a glass of white wine, though immediately felt a bit overwhelmed.
"Truly, heroes emerge young, young friend Jiang Cheng, though young, you have already become a pillar of our nation. In the future, if you encounter any difficulties, feel free to speak with the nation, as for the nation, the requests of pillar talents will certainly be met as best as possible." The No. 1 leader said, squinting and smiling.
He wanted to see how Jiang Cheng would respond.
However, Jiang Cheng merely smirked and said, "Leader, you overpraise me. How could I be the pillar talent of the nation? If the nation needs me, I should endeavor to serve, but asking for help from the nation is a thought I dare not entertain." Jiang Cheng's response was neither arrogant, exaggerated, excited, nor did he make any promises, remaining calm, so calmly.
Thus, the two of them continued exchanging polite remarks, not discussing the crux of the matter.