Chapter 212 Do you want to accept the thief as your father?
The celebration of the Year of Einstein was very grand, with loud gongs and drums, firecrackers blasting, red flags waving, and huge crowds of people!
A large number of scholars came to the event, almost all from Europe and the United States, with very few Asian scholars.
Physical societies in many countries have sent people over. Let’s not talk about whether these countries have capable physicists, but the focus is on participating in this enthusiasm, which will definitely attract a lot of attention.
Another large group is journalists. In addition to reporters who pay attention to science on a daily basis, there are also many current affairs reporters. This is mainly because German Chancellor Schroeder will also participate in this event. Where there is a prime minister, reporters are naturally indispensable.
This year of Einstein was originally initiated by Schroeder. Naturally, he had to be present in person. Not only would he deliver a speech, but he would also attend the entire morning event. In addition, he would have to come again during the closing ceremony.
In addition to Schroeder, another heavyweight guest at this event is Stephen Hawking!
After all, Hawking was the top physicist in the world at the time. Of course he had to attend the event to commemorate Einstein and give a speech.
Hawking can only move three fingers. His speech was recorded electronically in advance. When it was time to speak, he was pushed to the middle of the podium and paralyzed, and then the recording was played.
Although it is a recording, those who deserve applause must still applaud, so every time a recording is played, there will be a pause to allow everyone in the audience to applaud the paralyzed old man.
In the press area not far away, more than a dozen cameras were lined up in a row, and the flashlights lit up from time to time, shooting at the paralyzed old man.
A reporter in his fifties zoomed in on the camera, and Hawking's crooked neck and grin appeared clearly on the camera screen.
"Five years ago, I interviewed Professor Hawking. His condition seemed to be worse than five years ago!" the reporter said.
"It's a pity. If it weren't for the disease, Professor Hawking would have become the second Einstein." A young reporter next to him said
The third reporter immediately responded: "The second Einstein? There's still a long way to go! I've always heard people say that Hawking is Einstein's heir. But I just read Einstein's life carefully and found out that Hawking is still far away from Einstein. Not even close!
Among other things, the three great achievements made by Einstein's five papers in 1905 are unprecedented and unprecedented. No one can achieve so many results in just a few months like Einstein. I don’t think there will be another Einstein in this world! ”
“That’s not necessarily the case! "The reporter in his fifties said with a smile.
"What? Is it possible that you still expect Hawking to achieve three scientific research results in a short period of time? He suffers from ALS and can only move three fingers and cannot even speak. Do you still expect him to do scientific research? "
"I'm not talking about Hawking, I'm talking about another person, a scientist named Zhang Wei. "
"Zhang Wei? The name sounds like Chinese! ”
"Yes, he is Chinese."
"Haha, don't tease me. The Chinese are still at the stage of making clothes and shoes. What decent scientific research results can they produce? Let alone Ein. Are you comparing it to Stein? Einstein has no interest in making clothes and shoes!"
Facing the young reporter's ridicule, the old reporter didn't take it seriously. He smiled calmly and then said: "It seems that You don't usually follow science and technology news, otherwise you must have heard of his name. He is a biologist and has published three great scientific research results this year."
"He can publish three scientific research results a year. There are so many scientists who have achieved great results, how can they all compare to Einstein?" the young reporter argued.
“That’s why I said that he published three great scientific research results.” The old reporter emphasized the word great, and then said: “The significance of these three results to human beings is comparable to that of love. Einstein’s three scientific research results a hundred years ago.”
"A hundred years ago, Einstein published the theory of relativity! Is this Chinese scientific research achievement comparable to the theory of relativity? Don't kid me!" the young reporter continued to argue
"If humans can conquer most of the disease, and extending life span to 200 years, can it be compared to the theory of relativity? "
As the old reporter said, he introduced the three scientific research results of nucleoside modification, genetic scissors and IPS cells.
After the introduction, the old reporter went on to conclude: "A hundred years ago, Einstein published three scientific research results that made physics jump up several levels.
And a hundred years ago Years later, Professor Zhang Wei also published three scientific research results, which also advanced biology to several levels! If there is a second Einstein, it must be this Professor Zhang Wei!"
"I don't understand biology. Even if his research results are as powerful as you said, they are definitely not as good as Einstein. Einstein a hundred years ago was only 26 years old! He is as old as I am now." Young. Reporters are already possessed by gangsters.
“26 is very young, but what if I told you that Professor Zhang Wei is only 20 years old this year?” the old reporter asked with a smile.
"20 years old? This is impossible. You must have lied to me!" the young reporter screamed.
“I’m not lying, this is the fact. Professor Zhang Wei was born in 1985 and is only 20 years old this year! And he also came to the scene today, sitting in the front row. If you see a He is probably a very young Chinese face. In terms of age, he is younger than Einstein back then. That’s why I said he will become the second Einstein.”
Looking at the old reporter! With a serious expression on his face, the young reporter did not make any further objections, but fell into silence.
There is no way, in the face of facts, there is really no way to deal with it!
The old reporter continued to add: "Just in recent years, Professor Zhang Wei has performed an amazing feat, which has now spread. Most of the scientists in this venue know about it."
"What amazing feat?" The reporter's curiosity made him ask this instinctively.
“Within one month, he published articles in three major journals: Nature, Science and Cell at the same time!”
“Is this amazing?” Young The reporter is obviously an academic novice and does not know the value of this matter.
"Of course it's amazing! No one in the world has ever been able to do it!" The old reporter began to popularize science: "First of all, you have to know that the same scientific research results cannot be published in different journals. This means that you Three different scientific research results are required.
Secondly, the requirements for acceptance of manuscripts in the three major scientific journals are very high. Only world-class scientific research results can be published in the three major journals, which means that these three major scientific journals have high requirements for publication. Every scientific research result must be world-class. Many scientists may only be able to make one world-class scientific research result in their lifetime, but Zhang Wei made three at once.
The most critical point is time. The three scientific research results Zhang Wei presented this time are all about IPS cells, and IPS cells were the scientific research results he just published last month, which means that he made them in just one month. He has achieved three world-class scientific research achievements!”
“Listening to what you said, isn’t this Zhang Wei even more powerful than Einstein?” the young reporter said with a surprised look on his face.
“Whether he is more powerful than Einstein or not, I can’t judge, but what is certain is that if anyone can become the second Einstein, then the one with the best chance is This is Professor Zhang Wei!" the old reporter said.
The young reporter nodded slightly and had a novel idea in his mind.
Such an awesome person is born with material. If I didn’t write a long report, I would be sorry for the veteran reporter’s blind beeping for a long time!
What’s more, this material can also attract Einstein’s popularity!
Chinese newspapers and magazines such as "Reader" and "Yilin" like to ride on Einstein's popularity. The same is true for foreign newspapers and magazines. With Einstein in the title, it will always be easier to attract readers' attention. .
What's more, this is Germany, Einstein's hometown. Naturally, the people have special feelings for Einstein and pay more attention to him. Taking advantage of Einstein's popularity in Germany is the most profitable!
Moreover, there happens to be an event commemorating the Year of Einstein, and even the German Chancellor attended. The topic of Einstein will inevitably have a relatively high level of public opinion.
Writing a report at this time to capture Einstein’s traffic is the right time, the right place, the right people, and everyone is taken advantage of!
"Why don't you write an article like this to comment on who will become the second Einstein in the current scientific community? It is best to make a ranking. Once such a thing is ranked, it will definitely cause controversy. It will also arouse readers' interest in discussion, and maybe it will become a hot article! This is a good topic, I will collect information when I get back!" The young reporter has already thought of the topic of the article.
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In a certain lounge, a man with gold-rimmed glasses stood upright, then straightened his tie, with a serious expression on his face.
At this time, he was waiting for Hawking's interview.
And in this room, there are a dozen people, their purpose is the same as the gold-rimmed glasses, they are waiting for Hawking's interview.
Although Hawking is a paralytic, he is the most famous paralytic in the world. Because of Hawking's fame, there are thousands to hundreds of people who want to meet Hawking every day.
But everyone knows about Hawking's physical condition. With Hawking's pitiful little body, he is obviously not suitable for seeing guests every day. Therefore, under normal circumstances, even if he goes to Cambridge to make an appointment in advance, it is very difficult. Hard to see Hawking. Nowadays, there are probably only two ways to meet Hawking. One is to visit some well-known scholars, and Hawking will give him a face-to-face meeting;
The other is to attend some important activities, which Hawking has to attend. At this time You can meet Hawking, and if you are lucky, you will be polite enough to say hello to Hawking in person and say a few words of greetings.
This is the opportunity that comes with gold-rimmed glasses. In the name of the Chinese Physical Society, he proposed to meet Hawking and send the Chinese people's blessings to Hawking. This really won him an opportunity.
Probably Hawking feels that the blessings of more than one billion people carry a lot of weight.
So the gold-rimmed glasses were arranged in this lounge, together with a dozen people, waiting for Hawking's interview.
For gold-rimmed glasses, meeting Hawking this time is also a very important thing. Being able to say a few words to Hawking, even if the other party ignores me at all, is something worth bragging about for a lifetime. .
It would be even better if you leave a few more photos. After you return home and post a few news articles, people all over the country will know that you and Hawking know each other. This will make you full of awesomeness!
In his mind with gold-rimmed glasses, he was simulating what to say when he saw Hawking, when he saw a young man with an East Asian face walking in.
This man is none other than Zhang Wei!
Zhang Wei did not say hello to the others, but directly found a corner seat and sat down.
"Zhang Wei, why is he here too? Does he also want to see Hawking?" A look of coldness suddenly appeared on the face of the gold-rimmed glasses.
Of course, seeing Hawking, something like this that improves his character, he can only do it to himself? If there is one more person, the force will not be satisfied! What's more, this person is still his enemy.
Zhang Wei actually saw the gold-rimmed glasses, but he did not come forward to say hello, he just nodded slightly towards the gold-rimmed glasses.
Zhang Wei doesn't know the gold-rimmed glasses, and he doesn't know that this guy is the one who blocked his funds. Seeing that the other party was Chinese, I nodded to show courtesy.
However, the gold-rimmed glasses glared at Zhang Wei fiercely.
Zhang Wei was a little puzzled that his politeness had actually led to hostility. Could it be that he made a mistake in judgment? This guy is Korean, so he is so rude?
At this moment, the organizer's staff walked in, and everyone in the lounge looked at it.
"It seems that Professor Hawking has time and wants to see us!" Someone couldn't help but whisper excitedly.
However, the organizer's staff glanced at everyone, finally focused on the gold-rimmed glasses, and then walked over directly.
"Does Professor Hawking want to see me alone? Can I have such an honor?" The gold-rimmed glasses were delighted, but then gave up this unrealistic fantasy.
Gold-rimmed glasses and Hawking are not related, so why should Hawking see him alone!
However, the staff member came closer and said, "Are you a scholar from China?"
"Yes, I am from China." The gold-rimmed glasses nodded quickly.
The staff immediately smiled: "Mr. Zhang, Professor Hawking wants to talk to you alone!"
"Talk to me alone? A dream come true!" Jinsi The man wearing glasses was suddenly overwhelmed by surprise, but the next second, he suddenly realized that the other party called him "Mr. Zhang", but his surname was not Zhang!
So the gold-rimmed glasses immediately asked: "Sorry, does Professor Hawking want to see me alone?"
"Yes, Mr. Zhang Wei, Professor Hawking is very interested in your latest research results, which is the paper on IPS cells induced by virus-free vectors!"
Hearing the name "Zhang Wei", Jinsi The expression on his glasses suddenly widened.
"I am not Zhang Wei!" He repeated this sentence again.
As for the heavy blow in the heart, I’m used to it!
“You’re not Mr. Zhang Wei?” The staff was also surprised. There was only one Chinese in the room. How could he have found the wrong person?
"I'm Zhang Wei!" A voice sounded from the corner, and Zhang Wei stood up.
The staff then saw that there was a Chinese sitting in the corner.
"Sorry, Mr. Zhang Wei, I didn't pay attention to you just now. Professor Hawking wants to meet with you alone to discuss your latest research results."
The staff member said, looking up and down. After talking about Zhang Wei for a while, I thought he was too young!
"Okay, please lead the way." Zhang Wei said, looking at the gold-rimmed glasses again, and asked in Chinese: "Do you want to come with me, just say you are my assistant, at least you don't have to Get in line!”
"Your assistant?" The gold-rimmed glasses suddenly raised the blood pressure to 180!
"Let me be your assistant? Do you know who I am?"
Zhang Wei said with an air of grandeur: "I don't know who you are. Although we don't know each other , but we are all Chinese, you are welcome! We speak Chinese and foreigners can’t understand it. Please tell me your basic information later so that I can introduce the gold-rimmed glasses to foreigners.” His blood pressure suddenly exceeded 200!
If I become your assistant, what is the difference between being a thief and a father!
From the sound of the gold-rimmed glasses, Zhang Wei was asking himself, should he accept a thief as his father?
After Zhang Wei finished speaking, he followed the staff out of the lounge. Then he found that the gold-rimmed glasses did not follow him, but just smiled indifferently.
“He is really an upright uncle, and he doesn’t want to go through the back door! For the sake of everyone being Chinese, I wanted to help you, but since you don’t want to, forget it, I’m going in anyway. It’s time to do your duty!” Zhang Wei sighed inwardly.
A moment later, the staff member appeared in the lounge again.
"Gentlemen, I'm very sorry. Professor Hawking has to work, so I'll see you today. All appointments are cancelled, so you don't have to wait any longer!" the staff member said.
"Cancel? We've been waiting for two hours, why did we cancel it?" Someone immediately said dissatisfied.
"Because Teacher Hawking has to work." The staff member said with a cold face.
"But just now, didn't he meet Zhang Wei? You brought him there yourself!" This time it was the gold-rimmed glasses who spoke.
"Mr. Zhang Wei just now is a world-famous scholar. It is Professor Hawking's job to communicate with scholars!"
After the staff finished speaking, they turned around and left without turning their heads. .
Only the gold-rimmed glasses clenched his fists fiercely.
"Zhang Wei! It's Zhang Wei again! If it weren't for him, I would have met Professor Hawking today!"
The next second, an inexplicable regret suddenly appeared in his mind The heart of gold-rimmed glasses.
"If I had known this, I would have followed Zhang Wei in just now! Wouldn't it be that I have met Hawking a long time ago? Zhang Wei doesn't know me anyway, so I made up a false identity and was deceived soon after!"
But then, the feeling of shame took over the heart of the gold-rimmed glasses, and he gave himself a hard slap in the face.
"Damn it! I actually regret not recognizing a thief as my father! How depraved I have become!"
(End of this chapter)