"You used to be called Professor Song, but from now on, we'll have to call you Academician Song." There was a hint of amusement in General Wang's voice.
"Call me... what?!" Song He abruptly stopped mid-stride. His leg trembled as though caught in an animal trap, and his expression was one of disbelief. "Seriously? So suddenly?"
"You should have been evaluated for it long ago. What's sudden about it?" General Wang said.
"Basically, you passed unanimously. There were only a few scattered votes against you. Either they were worried that you were too young to shoulder the responsibility, or they thought you and Xiang Xiaotong belonged to the same field, making two overlapping academicians."
"If you ask me, their concerns are completely groundless. Your companies have already reached a trillion-yuan scale, and you've even founded a university and institutes. Your abilities are more than sufficient. Sharing a field isn't a problem either. There are plenty of academicians whose areas overlap. As long as you're outstanding enough, you can be evaluated!"
Song He was still stunned. The news had come too suddenly, leaving him with an unreal feeling.
He stood dazed beneath the shade of a tree for several seconds before finally coming to his senses. "Thank you for the organization's trust! I'll work twice as hard!"
"You're still at the peak of your career. After being evaluated as an academician, we won't let you spend too much time on miscellaneous affairs, but you'll have to shoulder certain basic responsibilities." General Wang's tone turned more serious. "In your area of expertise, be a good Standard Bearer! Keep a close eye on the industry's development. When it's time to offer advice and suggestions, don't delay, and when it's time to launch major projects, don't hesitate or shrink back."
"Understood!"
"In the past,