The Strongest Dad on Earth

The news of the Nobel Prize was quickly reported by media outlets around the world.

"Shen Qi, at the age of 33, won the Nobel Chemistry Prize, becoming the first person in history to win the Nobel Prize three times!"

In an interview, Shen Qi stated that the future of chemistry depends on chemists, as well as mathematicians, physicists, biologists, medical scientists, and even future generations of scientists. He hopes his research findings can serve more people.

Shen Qi declared that this would be his last Nobel Prize, and that while his scientific research would continue, he would not seek another prize. Shen Qi expressed his gratitude to the Swedish Royal Academy of Sciences, stating that his Nobel Prize career had come to an end, and he hoped that more young Chinese scientists would continue to scale new heights.

"One Fields Medal, three Nobel Prize, and countless other honors and titles— Shen Qi had amassed an incredible collection of accolades by the young age of thirty-three."

"In the pursuit of awards and honors, Shen Qi chose to retire at the peak of his career at the age of thirty-three. But his scientific research journey is not over; he says he will continue to forge ahead."

Shen Qi said his future work will focus on conducting interesting research projects and cultivating future talent. He will use part of his personal savings for charity and to support some young scholars.

"Salute to Shen Qi!"

Academician Shen's villa.

Shen Nuo Fei said excitedly, "Dad, I heard you won another award!"

"Yes, my little one, Daddy won another award. This is the last time Daddy will win an award."

Why?

"Because Dad doesn't want to take it anymore."

"Oh, I see."

"But Nofi, you must keep up the good work!"

"Oh, right, Dad, can I go to Xu Silin's house this weekend? Mom agreed, what about you?"

"You can invite Xu Silin to our house to play."

"You won't let me go?"

"No, of course I allow you to visit your classmate's house. What I mean is, it's a give-and-take situation; you can bring Xu Silin to our house in the future too."

"Okay, I can go to Xu Silin's house now!"

The following Friday, Shen Nuo Fei told Xu Silin after arriving at school that she would be going to Xu Silin's house to play that Saturday.

Xu Silin was overjoyed, so she made the arrangements.

Shen Nuo Fei was also very happy, but at the same time she noticed that the way others looked at her had changed.

Every teacher and staff member at the Second Primary School who encounters Shen Nuo Fei enthusiastically praises her. "She's Academician Shen's daughter! Shen Nuo Fei's father is amazing—a three-time Nobel laureate, unprecedented!"

"Shen Nuo Fei's a little genius."

Faced with overwhelming praise, young Shen Nuo Fei vaguely realized that her father was extremely important to her.

The daughter of the world's Great Scientist, Shen Nuo Fei is enveloped in the dazzling aura of her father's fame.

As a girl who was born with her father's halo, Shen Nuo Fei also felt a vague sense of pressure.

Shen Nuo Fei was too young to accurately describe her truest feelings.

In short, you should hold yourself to the same high standards as an elementary school student.

Shen Nuo Fei was born with an aura of brilliance.

The person who created this halo held a report meeting at the Great Hall.

"If there's a secret to success, I think it must be hard work. As the legendary basketball star Kobe Bryant famously said, 'Have you ever seen Los Angeles at 4 a. m.? No, I haven't, but I've seen Weiming Lake at 4 a. m...'"

As Shen Qi delivered his moving speech on the podium, he thought to himself that compared to talent, diligence could only come second.

Talent comes from all sorts of sources: some are inherited, some are acquired through mutation, and some may even originate from a mysterious system that inexplicably hangs in your brain, or from a white-bearded old man living in a ring.

Regardless of where talent comes from, it is always the most important.

Doing scientific research requires talent, writing novels requires talent, and even cultivating immortality requires talent.

Shen Qi had seen many research dogs who gave up halfway through their work. These research dogs were extremely diligent, but they eventually gave up on research.

Sitting in the audience were a group of research dogs from the scientific research system who had not given up. Facing these research dogs, Shen Qi could not say that talent was paramount; he repeatedly emphasized the word "diligence."

Scientific research is also a job. Even if you don't have any extraordinary talent, as long as you are hardworking and down-to-earth, you can still get married, have children, buy a car, and buy a house.

After all, in every industry, people with extraordinary talent will never exceed 1%.

Are the remaining 99% not going to work at all?

The storm surrounding the three-time Nobel laureate swept the nation. Shen Qi's speech was partly his own desire, and partly an fulfillment of the duty of the Great Scientist.

After the research system's report meeting, a colleague from a ministry approached Shen Qi.

"Academician Shen, your report was excellent. I benefited greatly from it. You spoke even better than Old Bai from the Party Office." The ministerial comrade was a high-ranking official, even in the capital. As such, he had naturally received training from Old Bai from the Party Office.

Shen Qi smiled modestly, "Leader Luo, you flatter me. I was merely stating my thoughts."

Leader Luo continued, "I have a favor to ask. Here's the thing: our department selected over 500 subordinate cadres from across the country to go to Beijing for cadre training. As you know, those who can come are all key personnel. This happened last week. These 500-plus cadres spent a week in Beijing for training and were originally scheduled to return to their respective regions tonight. But I made them all stay. I was wondering if it would be possible for Director Shen to give these cadres a lecture tomorrow, also at the Great Hall of the People?"

"Why didn't you say so sooner? Leader Luo, why didn't you say so sooner?"

"It was done in a hurry, please understand, Academician Shen."

Nowadays, Shen Qi is a national treasure among national treasures, and he is a frequent visitor to the Grand Council.

Leader Luo is asking Shen Qi for a favor, then we really need to ask Shen Qi for his understanding.

Shen Qi looked troubled. "I have something to do tomorrow. I need to take my daughter to her classmate's party. I've already promised her, and I can't go back on my word. Leader Luo you listened to my report just now, you know that I repeatedly emphasized diligence and integrity. I can't be dishonest with my daughter, don't you think?"

Leader Luo was momentarily speechless.

What does it mean to select cadres from across the country to receive training in Beijing?

Those are the best among the cadres, the most promising individuals with a high chance of further advancement.

Giving lessons to these 500-plus outstanding cadres is a major national event.

Academician Shen, what's with the idea that you're sending your daughter to a classmate's house to play tomorrow?

"That's right, we must be honest!" Leader Luo strongly agreed with Shen Qi's point of view. He then asked, "Are you free the day after tomorrow?"

"I should be free the day after tomorrow morning, but Leader Luo, I'm going to give a lecture to these 500-plus cadres. What should I talk about? You know I'm a researcher, while your department manages the money. Our expertise doesn't match."

Leader Luo smiled kindly and said, "Academician Shen, why don't you tell these comrades how you led your research team to stay true to your original aspirations, forge ahead with determination, and conquer world-class problems step by step, growing stronger and stronger over time? You can also share your personal experiences, talk about the global landscape and development trends. After all, scientists certainly have a broader perspective, a higher level of understanding, and a longer-term vision than those of us who are just counting money. Consider it broadening their horizons. When they return to their hometowns, they can proudly say, 'I was trained by Academician Shen!' This will undoubtedly be beneficial to their self-confidence, their future work, our entire department, and the Party and the country..."

As a high-ranking official, Leader Luo's words were indeed insightful and persuasive, leaving Shen Qi with no choice but to accept them.

If Shen Qi doesn't teach these comrades in charge of the money a lesson, then he's a sinner against the Party and the country!

Leader Luo, your political rank must be at least level 14!

Shen Qi agreed, "Alright, I'll teach them the day after tomorrow morning."