After Jiang Fuyue sat down, Tang Youtian unhurriedly explained his purpose.
As early as when she developed the A vaccine, major domestic media outlets had wanted to interview her.
But at that time, Jiang Fuyue was far away in F Continent and still needed to carry out the next stage of improvement experiments, so higher authorities did not send reporters over.
After that, the more defensively effective A+ vaccine burst onto the scene. The academic results were published globally, shocking the fields of biology, immunology, and medicine.
Foreign media began to catch the scent and move.
Unfortunately, Jiang Fuyue had been staying at the base and was very well protected. Both domestic and foreign media found it difficult to get close.
Then later, F-active enzyme was discovered and the Schankwo special-effect drug was born. This time, global media went completely crazy.
But helplessly, Jiang Fuyue herself refused interviews, and her family was also extremely low-key. With no other options, the media could only go to the university she attended, hoping to dig up some useful information about this legendary girl.
For example, classmates’ evaluations of her, teachers’ views of her, as well as her usual study status and daily habits, and so on.
With the person herself not appearing and her relatives not revealing anything, thinking of squatting at the school was really putting those media friends in a difficult spot.
During that period, basically any news related to Jiang Fuyue could make the front page or trend to the top of hot searches, things like “genius girl likes eating at the cafeteria,” “spends twenty hours a day soaking in the lab,” “even dug out the corner of neighboring Q University,” and so on. Once reported, they would trigger enormous attention and stir up a traffic frenzy.
Along with that, Ming University’s fame also rose to a new level.
Now when people mention Ming University, most people’s first reaction is no longer “a diploma mill,” but “the school Jiang Fuyue attends.”
Xiao Shan didn’t spend a single cent on promotion, yet still enjoyed the benefits brought by sky-high advertising value.
The most obvious change was that this year’s admission cutoff score at Ming University was a full sixty points higher than in previous years!
It was directly approaching the undergraduate admission line.
In the future it would only be higher. Being included among key undergraduate universities was only a matter of time.
Perhaps in the future it might even enter the ranks of “first-class universities.”
And this was Jiang Fuyue’s powerful influence!
Not long ago, after the Lasker Award ceremony ended, Jiang Fuyue and Xie Dingyuan were blocked by a group of reporters. The two briefly accepted an interview with International Vision. That line “aim high” and “must be diligent” even trended, but aside from that, Jiang Fuyue never again publicly accepted any media interviews.
Invitations came in waves, yet she dismissed them all with disdain.
Outside speculation began to grow increasingly outrageous, things like “Jiang Fuyue has already been infected with Schankwo and is critically ill,” “the one who appeared at the Lasker Award ceremony was just a stand-in,” “she and Professor Xie were forcibly separated by higher authorities,” and so on.
Although these were not mainstream voices, they at least showed that some people or certain forces were trying to muddy the waters and then fish in troubled waters.
Therefore, an open, positive, in-depth interview was urgently needed.
Even if it wasn’t an interview, just a simple official written response would do.
Tang Youtian wore a gentle smile, his tone half serious, half teasing. “I mainly came today to ask in person, do you think there’s still hope on our official side for this interview opportunity?”
Whether Jiang Fuyue refused all interviews or had a preferred media partner in mind was the first thing that needed to be clarified.
If it was the former, then the Administration would naturally respect her wishes.
But if it was the latter, then things would need to be handled with caution.
At present, Jiang Fuyue could be said to be a new calling card that China’s academic community was presenting to the world. Her actions and every move, in a certain sense, represented China’s image, tied to national honor and disgrace, and carried tremendous weight.
If she leaned toward choosing orthodox media to complete this globally watched interview, the Administration would be happy to see it.
But if it was some small media outlet with questionable standing or a history of scandals, that would absolutely not do.
Tang Youtian was very polite and very skilled at gentle persuasion. He broke down the stakes, chewed them over, and analyzed them for Jiang Fuyue bit by bit.
In response, Jiang Fuyue nodded throughout, indicating agreement.
Tang Youtian: “…So what do you think? Are you willing to accept the interview?”
Actually, Jiang Fuyue didn’t particularly like being in the spotlight. She asked, “What’s the higher-ups’ view?”
Tang Youtian smiled. He thought this girl was especially interesting.
“We definitely hope you’ll accept. Not much, just once will do. Ahem… this is also a form of publicity for China. Between countries, it’s actually the same as between people, everyone wants a good reputation.”
Countries also need influence.
And Jiang Fuyue’s research results not only saved countless lives, but also allowed other countries around the world to see China’s scientific research standards and talent reserves.
“Alright.” She agreed without hesitation.
When it came to patriotic matters, Jiang Fuyue never spared any effort.
Tang Youtian let out a light breath of relief. This trip hadn’t been in vain; his task was basically completed. “Then we’ll start arranging things on our side. Once the time is confirmed, we’ll notify you.”
“Okay.”
After seeing Tang Youtian off, the family began lunch.
During the meal, Han Shen asked about Tang Youtian’s purpose. “…He’s quite clever, knowing to start from the old man.”
Han Heng suddenly put down his chopsticks, his eyes a little dazed. “Who did you say came?”
“Tang Youtian. From the Administration. You’re in the entertainment industry, don’t tell me you don’t even know him?”
How could he not know him?
He couldn’t be more familiar!
This person who struck fear into the hearts of directors and stars throughout the industry was nicknamed “Father Tang,” with the moniker “One Cut Gone,” also known as the “Film Slayer.”
Every year he axed countless films, web dramas, and TV series. Not long ago, he had even collectively taken down a batch of small-budget self-produced dramas with sensitive themes.
And he himself was even more famous for being upright, incorruptible, and decisive.
He was an impregnable fortress and perilous peak that countless industry PR teams had failed to conquer.
Han Heng himself had once had two films axed by this very man in one go, one of which still hadn’t been able to be released to this day.
Fortunately, or unfortunately, the Han family and the Tang family were old acquaintances. When this man went after him, he didn’t show the slightest mercy.
Han Heng had thought this person was extremely aloof, but today he had come knocking on the door himself?
And with a smile, no less?
“Are you sure? He took the initiative? And even smiled? You sure you didn’t see wrong?”
Jiang Fuyue said, “When he was talking to me, he was indeed smiling the whole time. Second Uncle was making tea nearby, you can ask him if you don’t believe me.”
Han Heng shot a look at Han Ke: really?
The latter lightly nodded at him.
Han Heng: “?” So… am I the unworthy one?
Jiang Fuyue frowned slightly. “Little Uncle, why are you looking at me like that?”
“Shh, I’m looking to see what kind of person makes Father Tang put on a smiling face.”
“…”
Then he turned his head again and looked at his own face reflected in the glass of the liquor cabinet.
Han Ke: “What are you doing?”
Han Heng: “I’m looking to see what the little uncle of the person who makes Father Tang put on a smiling face looks like. Mm, pretty handsome.”
“…” Something’s seriously wrong with you!
After the meal, Jiang Fuyue went back to her room to tidy up, changed clothes, put on light makeup, grabbed her bag, and prepared to go out.
She had arranged to go watch a movie with Xie Dingyuan in the afternoon.
Come to think of it, after the two of them confirmed their relationship, aside from a very small number of outings, the time they spent alone together was really very little.
Things that ordinary couples often do, they had almost never done,
For example, going to amusement parks, riding Ferris wheels, exploring haunted houses, or playing script-kill games…
None of it.
The places they most often met were either laboratories or conference rooms, or else public occasions like academic exchanges and research briefings.
“Yueyue heading out?” Han Shen asked casually, as if offhand.
But the old man, Han Ke, and Han Heng all quietly pricked up their ears.
“Mm.”
“Meeting someone?”
“Yes.”
“It’s that one from the Xie family, right?” Han Shen was smiling on his face, but in his heart he wasn’t happy at all.
Jiang Fuyue didn’t hide it and said they had arranged to watch a movie.
Watching a movie, huh…
Immediately, the old man’s mouth almost flattened into a straight line, and Han Ke and Han Heng both felt unbearably sour.
The tender cabbage at home…
Was going to be taken advantage of by a pig!
Han Shen suddenly felt how difficult it was to raise a daughter. His lips moved, but in the end he said nothing.
Kids dating, being reluctant was real, but one also had to gradually learn to respect her choices.
It was fine to feel sour; endure it and it would pass. But as a parent, one couldn’t sabotage things.
“Be careful on the way.”
“Okay.”
…
Xie Dingyuan drove over to pick her up. The two arrived at the cinema ten minutes early.
The movie was an interstellar science fiction film, talking about time and time travel, with content involving Einstein’s general theory of relativity.
It gave concrete form to concepts like black holes, gravitational lensing, gravitational waves, and spacetime relationships.
Mm… even watching a movie had a scientific flavor to it…
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