The group looked at Lin Chuchu in surprise, "We didn't expect you to be a soldier. You're different from us."

Researcher Tian marveled. Besides being quite capable in research, Lin Chuchu was able to come up with ideas that others couldn't, and she was usually a very low-key person.

No wonder I often see Lin Chuchu exercising.

The group arrived at the canteen. Some of their guards had left, while others had stayed. Lin Chuchu's previous guard had left, and a female guard had taken her place.

The guard had a baby face and blushed easily when she spoke. She didn't look very old, but she was said to be a top soldier in the female soldiers' unit.

The researchers' canteen and the soldiers' canteen were separate. The food was quite plentiful, and there was almost no noise.

The researchers wore white lab coats over their military uniforms and looked very serious.

There were very few people talking.

Feng Tao swallowed hard. "It looks much more serious than our old base. It doesn't look like it's easy to approach."

The others didn't respond to him because their eyes were fixed on the cafeteria entrance.

At this moment, many people entered through the door, wearing medals on their chests.

"Is that Academician Zhang? I feel like I've seen him somewhere before."

"Wow, that's amazing! They're at least associate academicians. When can we be promoted to associate academicians?"

Surrounded by envious voices, Lin Chuchu came to her senses and realized that she was also envious, and she really hoped that she could become an academician one day.

Researchers also have different titles. They are the lowest level researchers, and above them are professors at the associate professor level and professor level.

At the very top are the associate academicians and academicians.

The academicians have all made outstanding contributions, and even the president of Qingdao University treats them with great respect.

Several academicians seemed to be talking about something, their expressions serious, while the guards around them went to get them food.

Lin Chuchu sensed that several people were sitting in the seats behind her; this was the first time she had been so close to these academicians.

The surrounding sounds were all lowered.

Finally, lunch was over, and Lin Chuchu and the others breathed a sigh of relief. They were going to attend the welcome party at 2 p.m., and tomorrow they would officially start working.

After resting for a while, the group arrived at the auditorium, where many people were already seated, including several hundred researchers and soldiers.

This is the largest research base in the country, encompassing many research areas, including various projects across land, sea, and air.

Every year, new people come here, and some leave because they can't stand the pressure.

No one who perseveres has an easy life.

There are over twenty new recruits who will begin working in various aviation fields starting tomorrow, contributing their talents and expertise.

Lin Chuchu sat in the seat specially prepared for the newlyweds, attracting the attention of many people around her.

She was not at peace, but she tried her best to control her facial expression and avoid embarrassing herself in public.

The people sitting next to her looked serious and stared straight ahead; they had specifically asked someone to shave their heads before they came.

Wearing a military uniform, with a serious expression, he looked like a soldier.

People kept coming up to speak on stage, but Lin Chuchu didn't listen to what they were saying; she just mechanically clapped along with everyone else.

Finally, an academician went on stage and said a few words.

He said with a smile, "Now it's time to award the medals. Please come forward when your name is called."

First, they read out the names of four people, all of whom looked very young.

"We are now awarding medals to four individuals at the level of Associate Professor, who have participated in research in fields such as aviation and have achieved remarkable results. We hope that you will continue your efforts and make more contributions to the country in the future."

The four people went from being shocked to overjoyed, and excitedly thanked the academician.

After watching the four people leave the stage, the academician read out the names of a few more people, including Researcher Tian, ​​Researcher Hou, and Zhou Lichen.

But Lin Chuchu's name was not among them.

The group looked at Lin Chuchu in surprise, but under the watchful eyes of everyone, they dared not ask anything.

Lin Chuchu smiled and gave them a push, saying in a low voice, "Hurry up and go up, don't keep the academician waiting."

Everyone had no choice but to go on stage.

"...Four individuals were awarded the Second-Class Researcher Medal, equivalent to professor level, and had previously..."

Faced with such a huge surprise, even Researcher Hou and Zhou Lichen were somewhat excited.

The researchers received their certificates, put on the white lab coats worn by researchers, and were personally presented with medals for second-level researchers by the dean.

Lin Chuchu was somewhat envious, but not jealous; she only offered her congratulations.

If Researcher Tian hadn't been held back by Researcher Hou, the other party might have asked the academician why Lin Chuchu wasn't included.

If they actually ask, their impression on the academicians will definitely be much worse.

The academician on the stage smiled as he watched the four people leave the stage, and then said, "Next, please welcome Lin Chuchu and Lu Ming to the stage."

Just as the group was about to pull Lin Chuchu aside to say something, they immediately urged her to go up.

The higher the level, the better. Could it be that I am a Level 1 Researcher?

With a nervous heart, Lin Chuchu bowed gently to the academician.

"Comrades, please don't be so polite. The country will never forget what you have done for it. We are now awarding you the First-Class Researcher Medal, equivalent to the rank of professor. You two have made numerous contributions in multiple fields, especially Comrade Lin, who has received countless First-Class and Second-Class Merits. This is what you deserve."

The two quickly thanked him. Lu Ming glanced at Lin Chuchu curiously. How did this Comrade Lin catch the eye of an academician? You know, being remembered by an academician means receiving more resources.

He didn't believe his resume could be faked; a first-class merit is not easy to obtain, and it must have required outstanding contributions to the country.

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