Starting from a top student and marching towards the sea of ​​stars

Chapter 325 Difficult Choice

Entering Ning Chen's office, Liu Xu closed the door tightly, and then whispered to Ning Chen:

"Teacher Ning, the Nobel Prize organizing committee has just contacted us. You have won this year's Nobel Prize in Physics!"

Hearing the news, Ning Chen was not surprised at all, and his mood did not even fluctuate much.

However, Ning Chen himself knew that such behavior was too abnormal, so he tried to get excited.

"Really? Dean Liu, this news is so exciting!"

It seemed that it was because Ning Chen's acting skills were too poor. When Liu Xu saw Ning Chen's reaction, he said helplessly:

"Teacher Ning, you don't think I'm joking, do you? If you don't believe me, I can show you the email sent by the Nobel Prize Organizing Committee."

Liu Xu thought that Ning Chen didn't believe the news he told Ning Chen. After all, it happened so suddenly that it was normal to be a little unbelievable.

Ning Chen didn't believe Liu Xu's words, but because Ning Chen had been mentally prepared in advance, it was really difficult for him to appear surprised.

"No need, Dean Liu, of course I believe you are not kidding me. It's just that I won this year's Nobel Prize in Physics not long after I published my results this year. Isn't this award-winning speed a little too fast?"

"Well, when I just received this news, I was also very surprised. Normally, there is a certain lag in the selection of the Nobel Prize in Physics. Many scientists may wait several years or more than ten years after publishing their results. It will take years, or even decades, to win the Nobel Prize..."

At this time, Liu Xu suddenly changed the subject and continued:

"However, this situation is not absolute. If there are some particularly outstanding results, there is a chance to jump in and win the prize in advance. The discovery of gravitational waves like yours is enough to be regarded as a particularly outstanding research result. "

Listening to Liu Xu's explanation, Ning Chen still had a vague feeling that something was wrong, but this was the only explanation that made sense.

"Teacher Ning, we can make plans now to go to the site to receive the award. You need to prepare an acceptance speech yourself, and we will arrange the itinerary and safety issues for you."

Since the Nobel Prize is awarded in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, if Ning Chen wanted to go to receive the award on site, he would have to go abroad to receive the award.

According to Liu Xu, it seemed natural for Ning Chen to go abroad to receive the award, but Ning Chen himself did not think so.

"Dean Liu, I still need to think carefully about whether I want to go to receive the award on site. As for the award speech and itinerary, we are not in a hurry to consider it now."

It was still some time before the Nobel Prize was officially awarded. Ning Chen would not consider these things before confirming whether he would go to receive the award.

Hearing Ning Chen's answer, Liu Xu said in surprise:

"What, Teacher Ning, are you worried about your safety? Although the location of receiving the award this time is abroad, we can guarantee that apart from participating in receiving the award, we will not engage in other activities. So Over the years, no scientist has ever had an accident while going to receive the Nobel Prize."

Liu Xu would definitely be wary if he went to the United States to receive the award. After all, Ning Chen is no longer what he used to be. He has too much influence in the world and will become the target of many people's attention.

Many of Ning Chen's research results have had a serious impact on Millikin's scientific and technological field. Because of these reasons, Ning Chen can never go to Millikin easily.

But in comparison, the Nobel Prize award ceremony seems much safer, and if some of them appear here, it will undoubtedly cause a very large negative effect.

Receiving the award this time will have a great exciting effect on Xia Guo's scientific community. Liu Xu doesn't think there is any reason for Ning Chen not to accept the award.

"I'm sorry, Dean Liu, this is my personal matter, and I still have the right to make a decision."

Ning Chen will not be kidnapped by any other factors. At this time, Ning Chen's own safety is obviously more important.

What's more, Ning Chen has completed the system task at this time, so whether Ning Chen goes to the scene to receive the Nobel Prize or not, theoretically it will not affect the evaluation of task completion.

Ning Chen is not so stupid as to exchange his own personal safety for some kind of honor. This is obviously not a cost-effective thing.

Seeing that Ning Chen's attitude was so determined, Liu Xu couldn't persuade him any more, so he had to agree:

"Teacher Ning, you do have the right to make a choice. I suggest you think about it carefully. If you have any new decisions, you can contact me at any time."

"Okay, Dean Liu, I will consider this matter carefully."

After talking to Ning Chen, Liu Xu left Ning Chen's office.

Ning Chen knew clearly that the reason why Liu Xu wanted to go to the scene to receive the award was because winning this award was really not easy.

Since the establishment of the Nobel Prize, no Xia native has won the Nobel Prize in Physics as a Xia native.

The impact of Ning Chen's award this time is even greater than when Ning Chen won the Fields Medal before.

In addition to Liu Xu, many other Chinese people are also looking forward to this scene.

But Ning Chen also knew that these expectations should not affect his choice, and he should still make the most rational decision.

At this moment, Ning Chen only heard a knock on his office door.

Normally, no one would come to Ning Chen's office to look for him, because the area around Ning Chen's office is strictly protected and outsiders cannot approach at will.

Ning Chen walked to the door and saw Xu Zhou's face through the cat's eyes.

"Teacher Xu, why are you here?"

Opening the door, Ning Chen said in surprise.

Xu Zhou did not answer Ning Chen's question immediately, but walked in quickly and closed the door tightly.

"Teacher Ning, did Dean Liu just... advise you to go and receive the award on the spot?" Xu Zhou said softly.

Ning Chen was completely unprepared for Xu Zhou's words. He didn't expect Xu Zhou's information to be so well-informed.

"Teacher Xu, how did you know about this?"

"Don't worry about how I know it, Teacher Ning. I hope you will follow my advice seriously and never do those dangerous things for the sake of so-called honor."

This time, Xu Zhou rarely looked so serious, which was very different from Xu Zhou's usual state.

But Ning Chen also knew in his heart that Xuzhou was really taking this matter seriously this time, that's why he seemed so concerned.

When Ning Chen had just published his research results on gravitational waves, Xu Zhou was joking like everyone else, hoping that Ning Chen would win the Nobel Prize in Physics as soon as possible. But when Ning Chen really faced a safety risk, Xu Zhou would still think about the problem from Ning Chen's perspective without hesitation.

Seeing that Ning Chen did not answer his suggestion, Xu Zhou continued to say excitedly:

"Don't underestimate the evil of those people. They can do anything. At home, we still need to do our best to ensure your safety, Teacher Ning. If you really go abroad, no one can I can’t guarantee what will happen…”

Listening to Xu Zhou's words, Ning Chen felt very moved in his heart, and at the same time, he also began to have a different view of Xu Zhou.

In Ning Chen's eyes, Xu Zhou was a very good professor of materials science, and he was also his good colleague and good friend.

But at this moment, Xu Zhou seemed to have become Ning Chen's life and death friend.

Xu Zhou used all his strength just to prevent Ning Chen from doing what everyone thought was the right behavior.

"Ning Chen, do you understand what I mean? I also know that this honor is very important, but compared to your safety, it is worthless..."

"Teacher Xu, I understand what you mean. Don't worry, I won't make fun of my own safety."

Seeing Ning Chen's answer, Xu Zhou finally felt relieved.

But Xuzhou soon realized that the meaning of Ning Chen's answer was not very clear, and he quickly continued:

"Ning Chen, what I mean is, no matter what safety precautions you take, don't go abroad to receive the award, instead of simply paying attention to safety."

"I understand. Teacher Xu, you can rest assured that I will not go to receive the award on site."

Sensing Xu Zhou's eagerness, Ning Chen gave Xu Zhou a definite answer so that Xu Zhou would not worry about him anymore.

"Then let's just say it. No matter who tries to persuade you to go abroad to receive the award, don't change your decision!"

"Well, no matter who advises me, I will stick to this choice." Ning Chen nodded seriously.

Seeing Ning Chen making such a promise, Xu Zhou left Ning Chen's office with confidence.

After Xu Zhou left, Ning Chen locked himself in the office and recalled what had just happened.

It is normal for everyone to have different views on the same thing.

Ning Chen couldn't think that Liu Xu cared about his safety because of this, but in comparison, Xu Zhou was obviously someone who truly regarded Ning Chen as a friend.

Of course, before Xu Zhou came to persuade him, Ning Chen had already made a decision in his heart, which made Ning Chen willing to agree to Xu Zhou's suggestion.

"Hey, it's just a pity that people all over the country can't enjoy this exciting moment together this time." Ning Chen said helplessly.

If Ning Chen hadn't made so many practical results, Ning Chen felt that there was no need to worry so much.

When receiving the Fields Medal, Ning Chen still remembered his excitement at that time, and countless Chinese people were even more excited than Ning Chen.

It was only because the International Mathematics Conference happened to be held in Xia State that Ning Chen could safely go to receive the award.

Otherwise, even facing the temptation of the Fields Medal, Ning Chen may not dare to go abroad and take excessive risks for the sake of honor.

Not long after, Ning Chen received another call from Yue Jiafeng.

Yue Jiafeng obviously also learned that Ning Chen won the Nobel Prize in Physics, but Yue Jiafeng did not give Ning Chen any advice. He just asked Ning Chen what he thought first.

"Teacher Ning, I wonder if you have any plans to go to the scene to receive the award?"

"Academician Yue, I have decided to give up going to receive the award on site. I hope you can understand my decision. This is also a choice I made after careful consideration."

Hearing Ning Chen say so decisively about his decision to give up going to receive the award on site, Yue Jiafeng didn't expect it at all.

Before this, Yue Jiafeng had already guessed that Ning Chen might be hesitant about going abroad to receive the award, because judging from Ning Chen's current status, this is indeed a risky matter.

In fact, Yue Jiafeng himself was very entangled with this matter. As a native of Xia, Yue Jiafeng was naturally looking forward to seeing such a scene.

But if Ning Chen's safety is taken into consideration, Yue Jiafeng would suggest that Ning Chen give up going to receive the award on site. After all, the Nobel Prize is just an honor, but Ning Chen is an indispensable and priceless asset to Xia Guo.

Of course, if Ning Chen insists on going to the scene to receive the award, Yue Jiafeng will not forcefully object. He will only do his best to protect Ning Chen's personal safety to the greatest extent.

"Teacher Ning, since you have made this decision, we will all respect your choice. Of course, not going to receive the award on site does not mean giving up on receiving the award. We will discuss this with the Nobel Prize Organizing Committee Coordinated.”

After hearing Yue Jiafeng's words, Ning Chen felt suddenly enlightened.

Ning Chen had always subconsciously believed that not going to receive the award on site would mean refusing to accept the Nobel Prize.

But in fact, these are two completely different concepts, because if you are unable to go to the scene due to some things, you can also use other ways to receive the award.

The organizing committee will not award the prize to the winner unless he explicitly refuses to accept the Nobel Prize.

"Okay, Academician Yue, please help me handle this matter."

……

After careful internal discussions, it was determined that Ning Chen would not go to receive the Nobel Prize on site.

Although this decision is somewhat regrettable, in order to ensure Ning Chen's personal safety, it is still the safest decision.

Ning Chen used his health as an excuse to tactfully express his choice of not being able to go to the scene to receive the award, and thanked the organizing committee for awarding him the award.

After communicating with the Nobel Prize Organizing Committee, the organizing committee also expressed its understanding of Ning Chen's choice and would not affect Ning Chen's award. It also wished Ning Chen a speedy recovery.

Ning Chen only needed to record a video of his acceptance speech and entrust someone to go to the scene to receive the award.

(End of this chapter)