At the celebration party, Xu Qiang undoubtedly became the focus of attention.

The working group that came to Shanghai for acceptance, in addition to team leader Meng Guangming and deputy team leader Chen Zhitao, also included technical personnel from several research institutes in BJ. They all came forward to toast Xu Qiang, and the scene was a bit chaotic for a while.

Everyone knows that after the success of Xu Qiang's aramid paper project, he has almost secured the gold medal of next year's Science and Technology Progress Award. For such a young technician to receive such a top national science and technology award, his future prospects are limitless. So at this moment, these people in the Beijing Research Institute all want to get acquainted with Xu Qiang first, and among them are some well-known experts in the academic community.

Xu Qiang's alcohol tolerance is only slightly better than that of most people. Faced with such a scene, he felt a little overwhelmed. Fortunately, He Yonghong, who was with Xu Qiang, stepped forward at this time and helped Xu Qiang block a lot of wine. Seeing that this guy drank wine like water, after several people were knocked down in a row, no one dared to cause trouble anymore.

Chen Zhitao, deputy director of Institute 201, sat directly next to Xu Qiang, and the two began a technical exchange.

Chen Zhitao was very excited about the success of the aramid paper mass production project, and accordingly, he became more and more curious about Xu Qiang.

In Chen Zhitao's opinion, the academic circle and the entertainment circle sometimes have similarities. Both require inheritance. Perhaps some geniuses can achieve some academic achievements soon after graduating from university and joining the workforce, but if you want to win the title of a national key scientific research project, you must have a guide!

This was the case with Chen Zhitao when he was young. His mentor was actually Mr. Hou Debang, a famous scientist, outstanding chemist, founder of the Hou alkali production method, pioneer of China's heavy chemical industry and one of the founders of the modern chemical industry.

Hou Debang had taught at Nanjing University, Nanjing Institute of Technology, etc., and conducted special research in chemical thermodynamics and inorganic membranes. When Chen Zhitao was studying at Nanjing Institute of Technology in his early years, Hou Debang was his doctoral supervisor. The master and apprentice participated in the research and development of many national projects. Until 1974, Hou Debang died of illness. Chen Zhitao personally wrote an eight-character epitaph for him: "Your kindness is like the sea, and it will always be with you."

Xu Qiang's resume is so simple that it is hard to believe. When he entered the factory, he was just a junior high school student. Now he has just been admitted to the TV University. He has never had any experience in chemical research. But such a young man actually completed the aramid paper project that Chen Zhitao had not completed. This really makes people feel a little astonished.

After communicating with Xu Qiang for some time, Chen Zhitao was more and more surprised. He found that Xu Qiang's attainments in chemical technology were indeed very high, definitely far exceeding those of other technical personnel engaged in chemical technology in the 201 Institute. His knowledge in some aspects was even deeper than his own.

At this moment, Chen Zhitao already had the idea of ​​taking Xu Qiang as his disciple and training him. He hoped that Xu Qiang could learn more cutting-edge chemical knowledge and thus inherit his legacy of serving the country.

"Xu Qiang, as long as you are willing to come to BJ to work, I can arrange work for your mother and other family members. In addition, I am currently in charge of the research and development of a new generation of liquid rocket fuel. You will be my deputy. Once the project is successful..."

"Teacher Chen..." Xu Qiang respectfully addressed Chen Zhitao as "teacher". He then continued, "Minister Zhang also talked to me before, hoping that I could go to BJ to work, but I am homesick and my mother doesn't want to live in the city... I am flattered that you think so highly of me, but I think I'll forget about going to BJ to work for the time being..."

Xu Qiang could see what Chen Zhitao was thinking and respected him very much as a person, but after all, everyone has different aspirations. Xu Qiang did not want to be like Chen Zhitao, devoting his whole life to the country and being willing to live in poverty. He did not have such high beliefs and awareness.

Xu Qiang just hopes that he can contribute to the country while also having his own career. The current economic and business environment in Shanghai is better than that in BJ. It is most suitable to start a business here, so he is unwilling to leave.

"Xiao Xu, you need to have a longer-term vision..."

"Teacher Chen, let me tell you this. In fact, even in Shanghai, I can still contribute to the country. Isn't this project an example?" Xu Qiang paused and continued, "If I go to BJ next time, I will definitely visit you. If you need my help in the future, I will do my best. I hope you can understand me."

Xu Qiang's words were rather tactful, because he knew that Chen Zhitao was a leading figure in the domestic military chemical industry, and his words could even influence many major decisions in the ministry, so even if they could not become master and apprentice, he needed to get closer to such a figure.

"That's great!" Chen Zhitao smiled when he heard that Xu Qiang would visit him in BJ in the future. He really wanted to have more academic exchanges with Xu Qiang. Then he said, "By the way, there is something I almost forgot to tell you..."

"whats the matter?"

"Before I left, Minister Zhang asked me to inform you that the military battery project you developed at Shengli Machinery Factory has won the second prize of this year's National Science and Technology Progress Award. The relevant award notice will be sent to your unit later. Minister Zhang asked you to go to BJ around the 20th to attend this year's National Science and Technology Awards Conference. In addition to you, all members of your project team can attend this meeting."

"Uh, that's great." Xu Qiang's eyes lit up when he heard that, and then he said, "In fact, my military battery project team only has two people..."

"Two people!?" Chen Zhitao was stunned when he heard that.

"That's right. The factory didn't attach much importance to this project at the beginning, so they only assigned one person to my project team. For this, I even signed a military order."

"Military order?" "Yes." Xu Qiang nodded, and then told Chen Zhitao about his experiences at the Victory Machinery Factory.

"Hahaha, you are really reckless. But we, the people who do scientific research, sometimes really need this kind of spirit of risking our lives. When I was young, I didn't have such courage as you. I just followed the teacher and worked hard..." After listening to Xu Qiang's story, Chen Zhitao laughed and said, "But as the saying goes, a skilled person is bold. With your level, it's really a waste of talent to work in a factory like this."

"It's not a waste of talent. Our factory employs tens of thousands of people and is the largest military-industrial enterprise in Jiangxi. It's actually quite good to be able to work in such a factory." Xu Qiang obviously would not belittle his factory. After all, without the support of the factory director Liu Biao, he would not have achieved what he has today.

"Yes, you are a man with conscience. By the way, you said that your project team consists of two people. Does that mean that your factory has experts in chemical engineering?" Chen Zhitao asked.

In Chen Zhitao's opinion, anyone who can partner with Xu Qiang must be an expert in chemical engineering, or even a talented person who has yet to be discovered. If that is the case, he would be willing to train him with all his heart.

"In fact, Comrade Liu Siying is my partner in the previous project, and now she is also involved in this aramid paper project." Xu Qiang said, pointing at Liu Siying who was sitting on the other side.

"Hello, Director Chen!" Seeing Xu Qiang and Chen Zhitao looking at her, Liu Siying immediately greeted them politely.

Today, Liu Siying is wearing a clean blue work suit. She has fair skin and her hair is neatly tied behind her head. Although she is not wearing any makeup, she is still very beautiful and attractive.

"You said it was her?" Chen Zhitao was stunned for a moment. He remembered that Liu Siying had introduced herself just now and said that she specialized in the research and development of microelectronics technology.

"That's right. Comrade Liu Siying is very capable. Not long after she joined the factory, she helped our factory successfully develop the electronic fuse for the third-generation proximity shells and won an award at the provincial level. This time, the aramid paper project and the electronic control unit of the production line were also designed by her." Xu Qiang said.

"That's amazing..." Chen Zhitao nodded, and then asked, "What if fellow volunteer Liu Siying doesn't want to work in BJ?"

"She won't go. She will definitely go back to the factory after graduation." Xu Qiang said with a smile.

"Hmm? What makes you so sure?"

"Because her father is the director of our factory, and her family is originally from Shanghai," said Xu Qiang.

"Ah...hahaha!" Chen Zhitao glanced at Liu Siying and found that she kept looking at Xu Qiang. He suddenly realized what was going on and laughed, saying, "So that's how it is..."

"Xu Qiang, come on, let's have another drink!"

At this time, the person next to him patted Xu Qiang on the shoulder, raised his glass and said to him.

Just now when Xu Qiang and Chen Zhitao were chatting, Meng Guangming and He Yonghong were getting more and more interested in the conversation. Both of them had served in the military and had similar personalities. After a few drinks, they had more and more topics to talk about, most of which were memories of their time in the army.

Not only did the two of them have a good conversation, but their alcohol tolerance was also quite amazing. In just a short while, the whole bottle of liquor had been finished by the two of them.

Fortunately, He Yonghong helped him block the wine, otherwise, Xu Qiang would probably have been forced under the table by Meng Guangming by now.

"Cheers!" Xu Qiang picked up the wine glass, clinked it with Meng Guangming, and then drank it all in one gulp.

But then, he filled his glass again, smiled and said to everyone: "Come on, today is a day worth celebrating. I thank everyone for their hard work and wisdom for this project, and thank all the leaders for their full support. I hope we can work together in the future to create brilliance together!"

As soon as Xu Qiang finished speaking, everyone present stood up.

With a crisp clinking of glasses, everyone drank the wine in their glasses... (End of this chapter)