Chapter 280 The Youngest Faculty Member (End)
In the spring and summer of 1977, Qushui County was bustling with people. Media reporters from all over the country flocked there, wanting to see the changes in Qushui County; to see the veteran experts who, despite difficulties, did not give up, did not complain, and continued to persist in their research; to see the poor and lower-middle peasants who, even after being praised to a certain extent, remained steadfast in their work and kept their innocent hearts; to see the women comrades who were high-spirited and worked hard to fight for opportunities for their own growth...
Many people's names became household names in a short period of time and became role models admired and learned from by people across the country.
It just so happened that during this period, integrated circuit research also produced results, and most importantly, the development of production lines was also followed up simultaneously, which enabled the mass production of large-scale integrated circuits that had reached the world's leading level.
The Fourth Ministry of Machine Building sent people to come for inspection and they happened to meet the reporters.
This is undoubtedly the best publicity for Qushui County, and it further confirms that everything said before is true and there is no falsehood.
The Eastern Province Research Institute has once again become a national hot topic.
Xie Yun wrote an article to thank people across the country for their help over the past few years.
"This is not just a glory for Qushui County, but for the entire country and the entire nation. Our people are hardworking, kind, and united. Even when they are in financial difficulty, they will not hesitate to lend a helping hand when faced with requests for help from poor and lower-middle peasants.
It is precisely because of these excellent qualities that I believe we can overcome any difficulties, possess the courage to forge ahead, and build our country into a world-leading power. Our people will surely live a new life of common prosperity.
When writing this article, Xie Yun no longer used revolutionary language, but talked more about human nature and the development of the country and nation.
"De-revolutionization" is an inevitable process.
During this period, Ren Xiuzhen came to see Xie Yun and said to her: "Have you noticed that the country has begun to attach importance to scientific research?"
Xie Yun nodded. "I found it. The newspaper reported it so loudly, which means the wind direction is starting to change."
Ren Xiuzhen said: "If this continues, I think the real college entrance examination may be restored. Not the kind where you have to recommend first and then take the exam, but one that everyone in the country can take."
Xie Yun once again expressed his agreement. "What you said makes sense. What do you think?"
"I haven't thought about it yet. If the college entrance examination is resumed, should I take it or not?"
Xie Yun thought for a moment and said, "If you want to go into politics, you still need a diploma."
"I'm afraid I'll have to accept job assignments after graduation. If I'm assigned to a factory, wouldn't that mean my education wasted?"
Xie Yun thought for a moment and said, "You can transfer your organizational relationship to the county and work there first. That way, after you graduate from university, you will return to the county. The county will reassign you a position based on your personal situation, and then you can work your way up step by step. What do you think?"
"May I?"
"Sure. You train a good successor to the factory director who can take over your job. I'll transfer you to the county. You forget, I'm the deputy county chief after all."
Ren Xiuzhen said happily, "Thank you, Sister Binbin. Don't worry, I won't slack off on factory affairs and will definitely train a good successor. Even if I go to work in the county in the future, I will still pay attention to the factory's affairs."
"I trust you."
After Ren Xiuzhen finished talking with Xie Yun, she returned to Liushutun and told everyone her speculation about the resumption of the college entrance examination and reminded everyone to review well.
Over the years, the people of Liushutun have never given up learning. Various materials are readily available. After her reminder, everyone studies more attentively.
It’s not that I have to get a diploma, but I don’t want to miss any opportunity to make myself better.
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After Pan Changqing's research results were exposed, National Tsing Hua University had no choice but to send someone to invite him to reinstate his job. However, Pan Changqing declined. "As long as my reputation is restored, I can work for the country anywhere. I will stay here and not go back."
The visitor had no choice but to go back and report.
Pan Changqing then discussed with Wang Zhensheng to establish a graduate school of Dongda University in Qushui County based on the Dongda Academy of Sciences. These veteran experts would be working at both the Dongda Academy of Sciences and Dongda University at the same time, engaging in both research and teaching.
Xie Yun, who only had a high school diploma, was passively appointed and became the dean of the Graduate School of the University of Tokyo.
Xie Yun wanted to refuse.
Pan Changqing told her, "I earned my doctorate abroad, as did Lao Zheng and Lao Zhao. Let's be generous and say your level is no worse than ours. Let's be fair, your level is better than ours. The key is that you're still young, and your future is limitless. The future is yours."
Xie Yun said, "Don't try to fool me! I won't fall for it!"
Pan Changqing said, "How could I fool you? Those who are capable should do more work. If you don't do it, who will? Will you let us old guys do it?"
"That's not a bad idea!"
"Hey! You kid!"
Although his refusal failed, Xie Yun still became the dean of the graduate school.
The butt determines the head.
Once he took that position, Xie Yun remained diligent and hardworking. He immediately published information about the Graduate School of the University of Tokyo, including its faculty and location, in the newspaper, welcoming everyone to visit and learn.
When the Gaokao was reinstated, Xie Yun didn't take it, nor did Xie Shen or Li Zhixin. There was no need for them to do so, as their abilities were evident. However, many people from Liushutun took the exam, and all passed, making it a national hot topic once again.
Immediately afterwards, graduate student admissions resumed, and Xie Yun promoted the event in newspapers, welcoming everyone to apply for graduate studies at the University of Tokyo.
Xie Shen and Li Zhixin took the postgraduate entrance examination and went directly to graduate school to study and work at the same time.
Xie Yun did not take the exam, so in order to make up for her regret of not having a diploma, the graduate school directly issued her a diploma.
She couldn't help but sigh, "This really continues the usual style of our makeshift team."
Pan Changqing said, "Don't be ridiculous. This is called flexibility. It's based on our deep understanding of your true level. You participated in all the papers we wrote before, so they can serve as your master's and doctoral dissertations. If you want to be more formal, you can write two more to make up for it."
Xie Yun: “…”
"Want to be more formal" and "Make up", isn't this called a makeshift team?
In 1978, Xie Yun, Pan Changqing and others went to Beijing to attend a science conference, where they were received and commended by relevant leaders, who praised their contributions to the country's scientific and technological and industrial development in the past few years.
There, Xie Yun met many more outstanding scientists. Pan Changqing and Zheng Shuhua took Xie Yun around to show off his achievements to old friends. Everyone listened with a smile and then burst into praise, not only for Xie Yun but also for Pan Changqing and the others.
During the years when scientific research was delayed, it was these people who supported the glory of scientific research. They deserve any praise.
In May 1979, the Academy of Sciences restarted the work of adding academicians, and Pan Changqing, Xie Yun, Zheng Shuhua, Zheng Yuehua and Zhao Yingjie were all added as academicians.
That year, Xie Yun was 29 years old and became the youngest academician in the country.
Many reporters contacted the Eastern Provincial Academy of Sciences, wanting to interview her. Xie Yun rubbed her face and agreed to all of them. She wanted to become an influential public figure so that she could better speak out on public issues in the future.
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In 1980, a voice began to emerge in public opinion. The intellectual elite women who regained the right to speak began to publicly criticize the "desexualized iron girls". The concept of the glory of manual labor was abandoned, and working women were once again reduced to a low-level image.
Urban elite women began to draw a clear line between themselves and working-class women, reshaping the gender order. The slogan "Men and women are equal" was abandoned, and some began advocating "Women should be feminine, men should be masculine." Women were forced to reshape their bodies and temperament according to the male gaze and aesthetic.
As soon as this kind of public opinion emerged, Xie Yun and Ren Xiuzhen both began to write articles to criticize it.
Ren Xiuzhen called Xie Yun and said, "They are reversing history. These people are the sinners of the women's liberation movement."
"Don't panic, do everything you can. This is just the beginning, we still have hope of nipping it in the bud."
"Okay! I'll write an article right now and scold them to death!"
Ren Xiuzhen was filled with righteous indignation.
Xie Yun was also very angry.
Not only did she write articles, she also accepted television interviews and gave lectures at various universities, directly confronting female students who held such views.
Other partners who fought side by side with Xie Yun for a long time, including Yan Guixiang, Wang Qingli, Yue Zheng, Qian Gaoyun, Shao Xiang, Ji Xiang, Zhang Ruifeng, Zheng Shuhua, Liu Chengjun... also stood up and resisted this retrogressive behavior in their own way.
The road is still long, and there will be more people walking with them.
(over)
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When I started writing this book, I planned to write 500,000 words, covering the entire period until the end of reform and opening up.
So, I’ll stop here.
Everyone, as long as they continue to grow and strengthen themselves, will have a wonderful life. No need for the author to write more~
When I first decided to write this book, I actually wanted to write about personal development. But once I started writing, even after putting myself in their shoes, I realized it wasn't working. If you were to go back to that time and gain a bird's-eye view, it would be impossible to focus solely on personal development without paying attention to the overall progress of the country. It simply wouldn't work.
The content of the book is naturally idealistic. But after careful consideration, I realized that if someone possesses a bird's-eye view, a golden finger (a super brain and knowledge), the determination and perseverance to make the country a better place, and finds the right entry point, this ideal situation is possible.
Of course, the process may not be smooth, and there will be twists and turns and difficulties. However, with hard work and dedication, it is possible to achieve it.
I sincerely hope that if someone could go back to the past with a golden finger, such an ideal situation could really be achieved.
I wish our motherland prosperity and growing stronger!
I wish everyone can continue to grow, live better and better, and be happier!
I wish each of us can get what we want and achieve our dreams!
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