Chapter 737: Standoff, Return Home (Two chapters combined)
Gu Yin raised her eyebrows, stopping in her tracks as she was about to leave. She put her laptop on the table and continued to smile at the male reporter.
"Domineering? When it comes to the word 'domineering,' you can ask the journalists from various countries present which country is the most domineering in the world! Our country is a democratic, free, and harmonious country, which is well known internationally. I don't know where you heard the word 'domineering' from. Fellow journalists, do you think our country is domineering?"
Reporters who were on good terms with China laughed, while the other reporters who dared not offend the United States remained silent. It was the students on the ground who shouted loudly.
"The most domineering country is clearly the United States! They love interfering in other countries' internal affairs the most!"
"They use human rights and democracy as a pretext to attack this country today and that country tomorrow! Everyone knows the truth!"
Seeing the students' reaction, Gu Yin smiled and gestured for them to quiet down. Gu Yin then looked at the male reporter who had lost control of his expression.
He smiled and said, "As for what you just said about my country appropriating the results of our researchers, I can tell you definitively that in our country, if a researcher's experimental results can be taken by the state, it means that the researcher's research is enough to change the world! For such researchers, they are like national treasures in our country. The people respect them, the country is grateful to them, and they can even be included in the family genealogy. Their descendants will remember them and be proud of them! As for the money and status you mentioned, for us researchers, money and status are all for the service of scientific research. Whether in life or in the laboratory..." "The state takes care of everything. Take my teacher, for example. He's exceptionally talented; the state built a lab in his name, and all the funding comes from the government. He can just happily conduct experiments. We have no worries, can serve the people, and realize our self-worth. Isn't that exactly what we researchers need? You say we're domineering and undemocratic? I'm standing here now; don't you think that's enough proof? As for your country's attitude towards researchers, it's nothing more than the lure of money, power, and fame. If that doesn't work, they set traps to eliminate us. I think that's no secret; everyone knows it!"
At this point, Gu Yin's tone changed, and her eyes turned cold as she said, "As for why our technology is lagging behind, I think everyone in the world knows. It's simply because some bandits saw our country's vast territory, abundant resources, beauty, and wealth, and they became jealous, destroying our homeland with cannons! Even after more than a decade of resistance against Japan, we still stood at the forefront of the world! Until today! With the support of the nation and its unwavering support, I'm catching up! Finally, I've reached the highest level of scientific research awards. While you're partying, drinking red wine, and dancing, our people don't even have anything to eat, yet we've still caught up and are gradually surpassing you. I think I've made progress, but you are lagging behind. Originally, this was just a grand academic event, but some self-righteous rats tried to sabotage it and disgust others. Foolish fools!"
The people below fell silent, probably because they couldn't believe that such a beautiful girl could be so fierce!
A colleague from the foreign teachers' department came over and asked Gu Yin to leave, saying they would handle the rest.
After venting her frustrations, Gu Yin finally felt better. She nodded, didn't even look at the idiot, waved goodbye to the students, and walked out of the venue.
As soon as Gu Yin got into the car, the people from Switzerland arrived.
"Ms. Zhou! I'm so sorry this happened! It was our staff's fault! Please don't take it to heart! As for the King..."
Gu Yin raised her hand to interrupt him: "I'm in a very bad mood. This is just an academic event, and it's escalated into something that involves other countries' internal affairs! I don't care whether you were negligent or did it on purpose. Since this has already happened and I've resolved it myself, there's no need to say more. Let's skip the afternoon's lecture. I need to go back and rest. He's giving me a headache! That's all. Goodbye! Driving."
Gu Yin didn't expect the other party to give her an explanation. Everyone knows the relationship between Switzerland and the United States.
Back at the hotel, before her family had returned, Gu Yin received a call from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It was a reassuring call, as they were worried that a young girl like her might be frightened by such things, and told her not to worry about it if she encountered something similar again.
Gu Yin hung up the phone after saying she was fine, and then her family all came home.
"Ayin's back! Have you eaten yet?" Wang Yanzhi put the gift bag on the sofa.
Gu Yin shook her head: "I just arrived at the hotel too, and I haven't eaten yet. Have you eaten?"
Wang Yanzhi immediately called the hotel restaurant and asked them to send the food up. Then she looked at Gu Yin and said, "We've all eaten. I thought you would be having dinner with those officials or something, since that's how it usually is. Did something happen?"
Seeing Wang Yanzhi ask this question, the others also looked over.
So Gu Yin briefly explained what had just happened.
Everyone else in the room was furious.
Zhou Wansheng snorted: "It's to be expected. This isn't China, so there will definitely be disgusting scenes like this. After what you just said, if you still go to the event this afternoon, it will definitely be a huge frenzy. People from other countries will also be there, and they'll talk about things between countries. You're still young, but you've achieved a lot. Let's not go this afternoon. Otherwise, if you say something wrong, not only will you be ridiculed, but our academic circle and our country will also be laughed at. Let the Ministry of Foreign Affairs handle it. After all, that's their specialty. You're just a kid; you're not as tactful with language, and you're not as emotionally stable as they are. It wouldn't be good if you got angry. The weather's nice lately, so I'll take you to visit some nearby attractions!"
Gu Yin herself knew that she wasn't that tactful and could get angry. If multiple people ganged up on her, she might actually resort to violence. Her grandfather's suggestion suited her perfectly!
“I don’t plan to go again. I’ve already told the staff. I’ll call the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to see if I can go out for fun.”
Gu Yin called, and the call was answered quickly. After hearing Gu Yin's instructions, the person on the other end immediately agreed.
"We're just here to receive an award. We don't have any missions with us, so we don't need to stay here. If you're not happy, go out and have a look around. Bring more people with you, and we'll go back home after receiving the award!"
In the past, they would send people over to do tasks, but since Gu Yin's research results came out one after another, they no longer need to beg for orders and equipment from these people abroad. In fact, because of Gu Yin's research, it is now the people abroad who are asking them for help!
The tasks assigned to them by their superiors, besides protecting Gu Yin's safety, were to act as her mouthpiece. If any reporters tried to make things difficult for Gu Yin and prevent her from speaking, they would take over! They could insult people without using any vulgar language! They could even make people want to vomit blood!
After receiving the reply, Gu Yin looked at Wang Yanzhi and said, "Grandma, please tell the restaurant that we're not making a reservation and will eat out! Let's leave now, or we won't be able to leave later!"
People from Switzerland will definitely come and try to persuade you! You'd better leave quickly!
By the time the people from Switzerland arrived, Gu Yin and her group were already on a plane bound for a neighboring city.
The group arrived empty-handed and could only return dejectedly.
The night before the awards ceremony, Gu Yin and her group returned to the hotel carrying large bags and small packages.
Zhou Wansheng looked at everyone and said, "See if there's anything we need right now. If not, I'll have someone take it to our plane. After we receive the award, we won't go back to the hotel. We'll go straight to the airport and then go back."
The venue for this year's ceremony is the same as last year's, and the arrangement inside remains unchanged, except for the seating arrangement for Gu Yin and her family.
Sitting at the very front of the stage, Gu Shu nervously tugged at Gu Yin: "I heard that the first row is full of royalty and the like. If they talk to me, I'll have to do something. My English isn't good enough for barrier-free social interaction yet."
Gu Hua, standing beside her, said helplessly, "In such a solemn and serious occasion, no one will talk to you, so don't worry!"
Gu Shu breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this and straightened his tie.
Gu Yin came last year, and it was no surprise that she won the award this year. However, her family members, government workers, and even some Chinese people applauded her enthusiastically.
After receiving the certificate from the king and shaking hands with him, Gu Yin said a few words and returned to her seat to watch others receive their awards.
Gu Yin originally thought that Fang Chongmin would also receive an award, but he didn't. Only Gu Yin received one, but their team did receive a team award, which made Fang Chongmin and his team extremely happy!
After the awards ceremony, there was still a banquet.
This time, Gu Yin was seated next to the King, while the rest of the Gu family were seated at other tables.
As we were about to part ways, my colleague from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advised me: "If you find a topic difficult to answer, just don't talk about it. It's okay if you don't, don't worry. If you really have to answer, just throw the question at me and let me handle it! We don't cause trouble, but we're not afraid of trouble either! Got it?"
Gu Yin nodded upon hearing this: "Don't worry, I know! The king is beckoning over there. I'll go over first. Please help me look after my family."
My colleague from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs nodded: "Go ahead."
Gu Yin sat down and greeted the King and his wife with a smile.
Once everything was ready, the dishes were served one by one.
Gu Yin had just taken a bite when the king raised his wine glass and looked at her: "Zhou, are you not entirely satisfied with this trip?"
Gu Yin put down her knife and fork, picked up her wine glass and clinked it with his, raising her eyebrows in surprise, "No! How could that be? Switzerland has always been a paradise for tourism and vacation. These past few days, my family and I have traveled around the surrounding cities. If it weren't for the trophy I still need to collect, I might still be in nature's embrace and not back yet! This trip was perfect!"
The king smiled and shook his head: "You know that's not what I'm talking about. I already know about what happened at the speech venue. If it were your private matter, I could give you an explanation, but as you know, the fact that they were able to enter the place where you gave the speech means that they are not ordinary reporters. Since they are not ordinary reporters, I cannot get involved, otherwise it would become a conflict between countries. So I am very sorry that your trip has been marred by this."
Gu Yin smiled and said, "It's not a big deal. People in our country are quite magnanimous. I've already given that scum a good scolding. That accident didn't affect my trip these past few days!"
The queen standing nearby was stunned by Gu Yin's words.
Perhaps it was the first time she had ever seen someone swear? Gu Yin coughed lightly twice and then fell silent.
"When is your drug expected to be widely available? Patients in our country have been eagerly awaiting your drug! Or, as a researcher, could I request a sample of the drug from you?"
Upon hearing this, Gu Yin looked at the king and said, "You don't look sick."
The king nodded: "She is my daughter-in-law. She is ill and is currently undergoing chemotherapy, but she is suffering a lot. As her parents, we cannot bear to see her in such pain, so we would like to ask you for a prescription."
Gu Yin shook her head helplessly upon hearing this: "Your Majesty Karl, it's not that I don't want to help, it's just that I can't. After the results came out, I already handed them over to the state. I usually conduct the experiments, but the whereabouts and development of the drugs are controlled by the national leadership, so I can't help. However, you could talk to our colleague and have him report it to the higher-ups after returning home, to see if he can help you."
The king nodded upon hearing this: "That's good enough. I'll go find him when we're dancing later."
After the banquet, socializing and dancing began. Gu Yin went to sit with the Gu family members, while her colleagues from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs were summoned away by the King.
When the other person returned, they were beaming with joy.
Gu Yin raised an eyebrow and looked at the other person: "Did you discuss a deal?"
My colleague from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs nodded: "We've talked to someone, but we need to report back to China first. It's not confirmed yet."
Gu Yin nodded, showing no interest in asking any more questions. After the ball, they took a private plane and flew back to Beijing overnight.
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