Chapter 310 Because of Freedom
Gu Siqing hadn't been a scientific researcher in her previous life, and her work had nothing to do with scientific research. Even so, she knew that China was often constrained by Western countries in the field of science and technology.
At that time, she read an article that said that although China's semiconductor research was not as advanced as that of the United States and Japan at the beginning, it was still more advanced than that of South Korea.
But after that movement, and later in the 1980s, some people began to think about making quick money. At the same time, the country delayed the allocation of scientific research funds, leading to the loss of talent.
Of course there are some other problems. In short, by the time the country really realized the problem, it was already too late. The West had already begun a technological blockade against China.
The most important factor in scientific and technological development is talent. Without talent, it is just empty talk to talk about scientific and technological development. China has a lot of talent, but most of them have gone abroad. It is heartbreaking to think about it.
Many people have discussed why China suffered such a severe brain drain. The main reason is that the country initially did not attach much importance to talent. However, when the country began to pay attention, the West implemented a technological blockade against China. The domestic scientific research environment could not compare with that of foreign countries, which were more developed than China and had greater room for development.
Gu Siqing cannot change the current situation of the country, and even Ye Chi’s father and Zhang Zijun’s elders cannot change it.
What Gu Siqing is thinking about now is whether it is possible to gather those talented Chinese people abroad to do scientific research together?
This idea is bold, but it's not impossible. As long as funding is in place and people are given the utmost respect and attention, there should be talented individuals willing to conduct research in labs run by people from their own country.
Funding! This is the key.
Gu Siqing thought about the hundreds of thousands of yuan in her bankbook. To others, that was a lot of money, but when invested in scientific research, it wouldn't even make a splash.
But everything depends on human effort, and money can always solve the problem. However, her idea is just an idea now. Han Zhengping has not yet actually been abroad, and he has not yet come into contact with those high-tech talents.
Han Zhengping, his mind a jumble of thoughts, had already ridden his bike to the foot of the Great Wall. He parked his bike, bought two tickets for the Great Wall for just 20 cents, and then they climbed the wall together.
Although I've visited many places in Kyoto before, this is my first time at the Great Wall. The weather is great today, and there are many people visiting the Great Wall, but it's far from the May Day crowds of later generations.
Gu Siqing's physical fitness was pretty good thanks to her dance practice, but she still felt tired after climbing for more than 20 minutes. She suddenly realized that she had to exercise, fearing that her current physical fitness wouldn't pass the pilot's physical exam. "No, I'll start exercising from tomorrow," Gu Siqing said breathlessly, "otherwise, what if I don't pass the physical exam?"
Han Zhengping handed her the cup of water and said, "Then I'll accompany you. But why do you have to be a pilot?"
Gu Siqing lay on the city wall, looking at the mountains in the distance, exhaled and said, "Because of freedom."
In her past life, she had to endure so much frustration and repression. One day, she saw the heroic female pilots on TV, soaring through the sky with their planes, and she was extremely envious. At the time, she even looked up a lot of information about female pilots.
After her rebirth, she had the opportunity to freely choose her career, so she decided without hesitation to become a pilot in this life.
Han Zhengping also lay on the city wall, gazing into the distance. He wanted to say that true freedom was freedom of the soul. However, he supported whatever Xiao Si chose.
Turning my head, I looked at the girl's delicate, white face and felt so reluctant to leave.
"Xiao Si," Han Zhengping called her softly.
"Um."
Gu Siqing didn't look back, still looking into the distance. Han Zhengping pursed his lips, clenched his hands into fists, and after a moment of deliberation, he said, "You should know what I mean, right?"
When Gu Siqing heard his words, she turned to look at him with clear eyes and asked, "What?"
Han Zhengping suddenly felt that his thoughts were too impure. Xiao Si was only twelve years old. He turned his face away in embarrassment and said, "No, nothing."
Gu Siqing smiled and turned her head to look at the distant mountains with him. She heard what he said and naturally understood his feelings. However, now was not the time for them to talk about feelings.
"Han Zhengping?"
A young voice called out, and Gu Siqing and Han Zhengping turned to look. They saw a young man and woman approaching. Han Zhengping knew the young man, Qi Hang; they had competed in the International Mathematical Olympiad together before.
Interestingly, during the domestic Mathematical Olympiad, Han Zhengping came first and Qi Hang came second, with a difference of two points. The same thing happened during the international competition, with Han Zhengping first and Qi Hang second, again with a difference of two points.
However, the two have not been in contact since returning from the last competition, and they didn't expect to meet here today.
Qi Hang was a very enthusiastic person. Seeing that it was really Han Zhengping, he walked over with a smile, patted Han Zhengping's arm and said, "I thought it looked like you from afar, so I came over to confirm. I didn't expect it to be really you. Are you visiting Kyoto?"
Han Zhengping also smiled at him and said, "Well, let's go to Kyoto for a few days during the holidays."
"Who is this?" Qi Hang looked at Gu Siqing, and Han Zhengping introduced her to him, "Gu Siqing."
Gu Siqing greeted him generously, "Hello."
Then he introduced the girl next to him to them. Her name was Wen Dandan.
After greeting each other, Qi Hang suggested that the four of them go together. Gu Siqing and Han Zhengping didn't refuse and followed them to climb the Great Wall. Qi Hang was very talkative and did most of the talking along the way. He also asked Gu Siqing many questions, such as how old she was and what grade she was in, obviously treating her like a child.
When he heard that Gu Siqing was already a sophomore at the age of twelve, he opened his mouth wide and said in surprise, "Oh my God, you are the real academic master."
His tone was very funny, and Gu Siqing couldn't help but be amused by him.
The four of them had a great time touring the Great Wall together. When they came down, it was already noon, and Qi Hang suggested that they have lunch together. Then they found a nice restaurant together.
Qi Hang must have come from a well-off family, as he had chosen a high-end Western restaurant. However, Gu Siqing and Han Zhengping weren't short of money, so naturally, they didn't care. Wen Dandan, on the other hand, seemed a bit reserved, dining very cautiously, as if afraid of making a mistake and being laughed at.
During the meal, Han Zhengping and Qi Hang talked about Han Zhengping's study abroad. Qi Hang smiled and said, "I heard that you turned down the government-funded study abroad and planned to study abroad at your own expense. You really have a lot of money."
Han Zhengping wasn't very familiar with him, so naturally he wouldn't express his true thoughts. He said, "Let's save the country some money."
Of course Qi Hang didn't believe him. He guessed that Han Zhengping would never come back after going abroad.
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