Chapter 289: Chapter 289: The Sea of People Like a Tide
Thinking about this, Jiang Cheng couldn’t help but smile wryly in his heart. Qing University, possibly because of knowing Major General Xiang Dong, had requested Jiang Cheng to give a lecture, which was clearly akin to an order.
After all, Jiang Cheng had plenty of time while staying in the Imperial Capital these past couple of days. Jiang Cheng had inquired about tomorrow’s agenda; tomorrow, Huaqing University was hosting an academic lecture, inviting many prominent figures. Since Jiang Cheng happened to be in the Imperial Capital, they extended an invitation to him.
In fact, Huaqing University had wanted to invite Jiang Cheng, who boasts titles such as Nobel Prize in Medicine laureate, Turing Award laureate, and Father of Modern Intelligence, several days ago. They were just worried that Jiang Cheng would refuse, so they hadn’t made the invitation.
After all, Jiang Cheng could easily decline even the Turing Award; a lecture at Huaqing University seemed trivial to him. If it weren’t for Huaqing University’s president being acquainted with Major General Xiang Dong, they probably wouldn’t have invited Jiang Cheng.
In short, whether you want to or not, you have to go. The students and professors of Huaqing University, as well as so many media outlets, are waiting for you on-site. Not going would certainly have extremely negative repercussions on your reputation.
Jiang Cheng did not ponder the lecture topic for the next day. After hanging up with Major General Xiang Dong, he began contemplating matters related to Cosmic Umbrella Technology Company.
The company’s development could be described as thriving; it had become the undisputed leader in the smartphone industry, and the daily sales of the Virtual Reality Device were also a considerable number. Yet Jiang Cheng still felt that something was missing.
While deep in thought, evening unknowingly arrived. Jiang Cheng walked to the floor-to-ceiling window of the suite, looked at the night view of the Imperial Capital below, and decided to go to sleep.
After a quiet night, soon it was the next day.
The next morning, Major General Xiang Dong arrived at the presidential suite where Jiang Cheng was staying, brought along a few soldiers, picked Jiang Cheng up, and headed to Huaqing University.
Huaqing University is one of the most prestigious higher education institutions in Hua Country and even throughout Asia. In its century-long history, many leaders and over 600 academicians have emerged from here. A number of academic giants like Wang Guowei, Liang Qichao, Chen Yinque, and Zhao Yuanren have taught here.
As the couplet in the Gongzi Hall of Huaqing Garden says, "The mountain view outside the threshold runs through spring, summer, autumn, and winter; with countless changes, it’s not a commonplace realm; the clouds at the window, moving east, west, south, and north; come and go leisurely, indeed an abode of the celestial."
Jiang Cheng and Major General Xiang Dong sat in the car, heading towards the grand auditorium. With Huaqing University’s sprawling campus, they traveled quite a distance to reach the auditorium. During the journey, Major General Xiang Dong mentioned the upcoming lecture.
"Today is Huaqing University’s anniversary. Not only are you invited, many renowned professors from home and abroad will also be delivering speeches," Major General Xiang Dong said, sitting beside Jiang Cheng.
Jiang Cheng listened to Major General Xiang Dong indifferently, gazing at the scenery of Huaqing University through the car window.
The architectural style of Huaqing University initially adopted a Su style, later breaking traditional concepts to build a series of modern buildings with novel forms, eventually forming a building planning style full of Western flavor.
The car drove through Huaqing Garden, breathing in the fresh air of the campus, Jiang Cheng felt invigorated, getting somewhat lost in the atmosphere.
It wasn’t long before Jiang Cheng and Major General Xiang Dong got out of the car and met with the president of Huaqing University.
In front of the grand auditorium of Huaqing University, Principal Wu greeted them. Wearing gold-rimmed glasses, Principal Wu, an academician of the Zhongke Institute, exuded a natural literary temperament, making others feel comfortable.
Seeing Jiang Cheng, he was visibly surprised. Extending his right hand, he said, "Mr. Jiang Cheng, I didn’t expect you’d really grace us with your presence. We apologize for the lack of hospitality; we should have sent a special car to pick you up."
He genuinely admired Jiang Cheng. Though young, the paper he published on cancer treatment and the latest graphene preparation technology left Principal Wu incredibly astounded.
He had never seen a genius like Jiang Cheng. Truly, the world of geniuses is beyond the imagination of ordinary people; Jiang Cheng, not yet twenty, had already reached heights in academia that made him feel admiration.
If it weren’t for Jiang Cheng being so young and likely busy with his career, he would have invited Jiang Cheng to become a visiting professor at Huaqing University. Jiang Cheng’s role as a guest professor at Huaqing University would greatly bolster the institution’s status.
Nobel Prize in Medicine, Turing Award... Just one of these awards signifies reaching the pinnacle of a scientific field. How much more when Jiang Cheng crowns himself with two such honors?
| "Oh, not at all. Being able to give a lecture at Huaqing University is
an honor for me, Jiang," Jiang Cheng smiled and shook hands with Principal Wu.
After a brief exchange with Principal Wu, the lecture was about to begin. Jiang Cheng and Major General Xiang Dong walked side by side into the grand auditorium of Huaqing University.
The grand auditorium of Huaqing University, located in the center of the university, faces the vast grass field (the good Zhao) opposite the second school gate. Completed by the United States, it, along with the library, science hall, and gymnasium, constitutes Huaqing University’s
early "Four Great Buildings."
The auditorium merges Greek and Roman architectural styles. Built in 1920, it initially had a floor area of 1,840 square meters, a volume of 12,350 cubic meters, and over 900 seats, making it Hua Country’s largest university hall and lecture theater at the time. Due to a lack of architectural acoustic design, the acoustics problem of unclear speech during lectures existed from the start.
Now, after years of refinement, the grand auditorium of Huaqing University has not only undergone acoustic renovation but also retains the charm of history. Upon Jiang Cheng and Major General Xiang Dong’s entry, relevant staff immediately made contact with Jiang Cheng.
The staff informed Jiang Cheng that his lecture was scheduled as the final one and would be the keynote speech.
Jiang Cheng smiled and shook his head, feeling no nervousness at all inside.
In the afternoon.
The grand auditorium of Huaqing University.
The anniversary celebration was about to begin. Countless dignitaries, including some foreign professors, were present; the venue was crowded, and the scene was quite bustling.
Reporters from various invited media outlets were recording the scene with cameras, flashes frequently illuminating the area as photos were taken.
"The celebration is starting in fifteen minutes.
"Everyone, please maintain order and don’t crowd.
"Yes, please move quickly; people at the back are waiting to come in as well.
Numerous staff members at the entrance were maintaining order. Since it was Huaqing University’s anniversary, it was crucial to ensure nothing unusual happened.