The ups and downs of life in the Siheyuan

Follow Principal Jiang to the office building.

Under the leadership of a teacher, the two came to a small conference room.

The conference room is not big, with a long conference table in the middle covered with velvet and more than 20 chairs.

Maybe I came too early and the conference room was empty.

The teacher who was leading the way said to wait a moment and hurriedly went to make a phone call.

Soon, a slightly chaotic sound of footsteps came, mixed with voices.

"I'm telling you, you are just stubborn. If the others haven't arrived, wouldn't you invite the old principal to my office?!"

"Yes, yes, please pay attention next time."

At this time, the door was pushed open, and an old man with gray hair walked in.

"Old Jiang, I'm sorry for the long wait." The person coming was none other than Principal Liu.

"No, we just arrived."

"Wait a minute, I have arranged for someone to invite the guests. Welcome, Xiao Li. I will come back often in the future to tell young people about your history of struggle.

Let them have a goal to strive for."

"You're welcome, I happened to do the right thing at the right time."

"Xiao Li is still so humble. This is unavoidable. Today's guests are here specifically for you."

"Oh! Who are they?"

"America's technology association, they want to see you by name."

With doubts, a few people sat down to chat.

"Hey, I'm about to retire. My health is failing. The new principal is Comrade Gao Jinde."

"It's Xiao Gao. Yes, he's a good choice to take over your class."

. . . . . .

Ten minutes later, dense footsteps came from the corridor again.

"They are here, let's go and greet them." Principal Liu stood up and invited the two of them.

The three of them came to the door of the conference room together, and the teacher helped open the door.

There were seven or eight people coming, and except for three Chinese, the rest were foreigners.

After exchanging pleasantries, everyone sat down as guests and hosts.

The foreigners are all members of the America Association for the Advancement of Science, and this time they came specifically to visit various universities in China.

Three Chinese, the older one is Vice President Gao who will take over, and the other two are Cheng Jin, the head of the Department of Economics and Management Engineering at Huaqing.

The other person is Hou Kun, an economics professor at Yanda.

The beginning is a cookie-cutter world economic integration, technology sharing, and knowledge sharing.

When the atmosphere became heated, America's leader Iverson looked at Li Yuan.

"Mr. Li, as far as we know, you are a very great scientist.

We deeply regret that last year’s Nobel Prize went to someone else.

This may have something to do with the fact that you have been staying in China for so many years and have not made friends with the world's outstanding scientists.

I think you should go to other countries for more exchange activities, not only to showcase your talents, but also to understand the world's cutting-edge technologies.

It is very meaningful for your development and technological innovation.

So, on behalf of the America Association for the Advancement of Science, I extend a formal invitation to you to join us.

Our association now has more than 10 members, including some of the greatest scientists in the world.

Our association will provide a communication platform for all members and has become a model for scientific and technological exchanges in the world."

The old man said so much in one breath, and then looked at Li Yuan expectantly.

"First of all, thank you for your recognition. But I can only say sorry. I have no idea of ​​joining any association for the time being."

Founded in 1848, the American Society for the Advancement of Science is the world's largest federation of science and engineering societies.

It is also the largest non-profit international science and technology organization, with 21 professional branches covering subjects including mathematics, physics, chemistry, astronomy, geography, biology and other natural and social sciences.

In the 80s, there were hundreds of branches and more than 10 members.

Its annual meeting is an important gathering in the scientific community, attracting thousands of scientists and thousands of science journalists to attend each annual meeting.

The American Association for the Advancement of Science is also the sponsor and publisher of Science magazine.

"Science" magazine is the world's largest circulation peer-reviewed comprehensive scientific journal, with more than one million readers.

"Mr. Li, I think you don't understand our association...".

"No, Mr. Iverson, I know your association very well, but I really have no intention of joining any association."

"Can you tell us why you are so resistant to technology organizations?"

"No, you must have misunderstood. I just don't have time to join these associations."

"Okay, maybe you have something to hide, but science has no borders. I hope you can put aside your prejudices and join us, so that together we can make due contributions to the development of world science and technology.

If everyone has such considerations, I think that is a very selfish behavior.

For example, although you are unwilling to join our association, our association is equally open to scientific and technological workers from all countries.

This includes China.

I think you should give it more thought to prevent someone within our association from thinking too hard and doing something detrimental to China."

The old man failed to accept the invitation and instead threatened him.

The three principals and two professors just listened with smiles on their faces at first.

When they heard the old man's last words, their faces changed.

Before the three principals could speak, Cheng Jin was the first to speak.

"Comrade Xiao Li, being able to represent the country and join the great America Association for the Advancement of Science is not only your personal glory, but also the glory of the country.

As a Chinese, you think mostly about the country."

"Yes, Xiao Li, think twice."

"yes".

The remaining people tried to persuade him, but Principal Jiang, who knew Li Yuan, was thoughtful and kept silent.

The old man Iverson smiled even more happily. He knew how to deal with these backward countries and had tried and failed.

Looking at the number of people, Li Yuanzhan smiled and said: "Mr. Iverson, I have a question. There should be at least several thousand people in China who have joined your association. Why do you insist on me joining?"

Iverson cursed in his heart, "If it weren't for those pineapple dogs, do you think I would be looking for trouble?"

I felt uncomfortable, but the expression on my face remained very professional.

“Yes, Huaxia has many members, but they basically take from each other and contribute very little.

This is unfair to other countries.

Some people have proposed to rate each country, and then determine the country's technology openness scope according to the level."

"Didn't you just say that technology knows no borders?"

The old man's expression changed slightly, and he immediately returned to normal, "It is right that science has no borders, but sometimes we need to consider fairness, what do you think?"

The old man looked at Li Yuan and smiled like an old fox.

Several Chinese people began to persuade him again, and Professor Hou, who had a noble temperament, directly rose to the national and world level.

"Comrade Xiao Li, I studied economics and I can still grasp the world situation.

The current world economy is undergoing global integration. In order to help underdeveloped countries, developed countries have transferred many industries to these backward countries for free.

What a great and selfless dedication it is to help these countries develop science and technology and economic construction.

Since you are lucky enough to be favored by the Association for the Advancement of Science, you should actively participate and contribute to world science and technology.

Don't always be self-conscious and short-sighted. You should have the world in mind and a foothold in the world.

China is just a technological desert that needs water from the world's technology. You cannot become a stumbling block to the country's rise."