How can I justify myself as a Magnate if I don't indulge myself?

Chapter 344 - 163: System Threshold Release

"As Beijing University, the premier institution of Hua Country, we have assumed the significant responsibility of cultivating outstanding and exceptional talents for the nation and our people. Since 1898, under the leadership of over 400 presidents, we have been silently making remarkable contributions to the nation, nurturing generation after generation of leaders in various fields. And all our students abroad can proudly claim their affiliation with Peking University!

Of course, the development of Peking University could not have happened without the collective efforts of all faculty, students, and alumni. Next, I’d like to invite one of our distinguished alumni who has emerged in recent years to come up and speak!"

As the host’s voice fell, Liu Qiao nudged Gu Heng, who was still lost in thought...

"It’s time for the alumni speeches, get ready to go on stage, you should be the fifth speaker. Before you, there are two Hua Country Academy of Sciences academicians who have just won international awards, and two political representatives from our university. Make sure you remember the order of speeches! Don’t mess it up, this is no small matter!"

Hearing Liu Qiao’s words, Gu Heng instantly perked up...

Seeing people gradually taking the stage, Gu Heng nodded, quickly got up, and headed towards the stage...

There were a total of six alumni representatives...

The order of speeches also represented a hierarchy of status...

In Hua Country’s system, although it wasn’t as blatant as the ancient division of scholars, peasants, artisans, and merchants, the status of businessmen, unless they reached the pinnacle, was only impressive in front of ordinary people. Compared to these academic giants from the Hua Country Academy of Sciences and political heavyweights, there was simply no comparison...

Gu Heng was able to speak fifth mainly because Peking University wanted to set an example with alumni donations, combined with Liu Qiao’s maneuvering...

Otherwise, a donation of 10 million...@@@@

Want to speak at the alumni podium during the university celebration?

What a joke!

10 million might be a substantial assistance to an ordinary university...

But for an elite institution like Peking University, it really wasn’t a significant amount; just a hint in the wind would bring countless others scrambling to donate...

With this thought...

All the journalists shifted their cameras to focus on Gu Heng...

Regarding the murmurs and doubts from the crowd, Gu Heng had already prepared himself before going on stage, so his expression remained unchanged, quietly standing at his designated spot...

"Next, please welcome the Hua Country Academy of Sciences academician, a pioneer in new energy science and engineering in Hua Country, Chen Zhizhong, Master Chen to speak.

He will lead the way for students in Peking University, Hua Country, and even the whole world!"

Hearing the host’s voice, Gu Heng turned his gaze towards the central figure, Chen Zhizhong, who appeared to be in his sixties or seventies...

"Today, I won’t talk about the awards I’ve won, there’s no need, as our minor, temporary lead over the West’s technology isn’t significant; boasting only serves to blind us."

Chen Zhizhong’s voice was aged yet forceful...

But his words brought an instant hush over the entire Peking University auditorium...

Everyone had expected Chen Zhizhong, like former academic heavyweights, to first mention his award’s significance and then inspire the students with pep talks to strive for the nation’s development...

But unexpectedly, Chen Zhizhong completely reversed the script...

Not only did he refrain from boasting, but he even criticized boasting itself...

In a flash, everyone’s attention was riveted on this elderly scientist, waiting for his next words...

"The West has been choking our Hua Country for decades, and generations of scientists in Hua Country have been earnestly contributing their strengths to break free from this stranglehold and achieve the great rejuvenation of the motherland...

But the current social atmosphere has changed...