After the banquet ended, Jiang Yan Hai naturally had to say goodbye to Old Liu and the others. He still had plenty to do next, such as the graduation assessment at the National Defense University.
Though it had not yet been a full year, once the upcoming holiday was included, the year was naturally up. So over the next few days, Jiang Yan Hai would be going to the National Defense University for his graduation assessment.
"Alright, kid. You've received the highest honor at barely over twenty years old. Do you know how hard it is for us in the scientific community to earn such an honor?" Old Liu said with a smile.
"Old Liu, you can't put it that way. I'm only enjoying the shade because you predecessors planted the trees. How did that saying go? I'm standing on the shoulders of giants, so naturally it was much easier for me to achieve results," Jiang Yan Hai said with a smile.
"Alright, kid, quit flattering us. Do you think we don't know what the situation is? So, you've already received the highest domestic honor. What are your plans next? The Nobel Prize?" Old Liu asked, looking at Jiang Yan Hai.
"No." Jiang Yan Hai shook his head.
"No confidence?" Old Liu smiled.
"No interest," Jiang Yan Hai replied calmly.
"Whoa... kid, that's quite a statement. What, do you look down on the Nobel Prize? If you received a Nobel Prize, you'd gain the world's recognition." Old Liu looked at Jiang Yan Hai in surprise.
"It isn't about how big a statement it is. It's about a person's mindset," Jiang Yan Hai said with a smile.
"How so?" Old Liu asked in surprise.
"I'm Chinese. Why should I care about the world's recognition? As long as my country recognizes me,