Heaven knows how much psychological impact Xiao Xiao is experiencing at this moment!
"Brother, the one mentioned on TV, it can't be you, right?"
Xiao Xiao widened her eyes, one hand covering her red lips and the other pointing at the Spokesperson who was speaking confidently on the television screen.
Ji Yuan's lips twitched slightly, but before he could explain, someone else spoke up for him.
"Hahaha, little girl, you are really something!"
"Just because they have the same name, you think they are the same person? Ever heard of 'same person, different fate'?"
"Little girl, how inflated must your ego be to think that the person Spokesperson is talking about is your brother?"
"Exactly! I bet the Ji Yuan mentioned by Spokesperson is at least an Academician. How could he possibly be a young fresh meat like your brother!"
"Hey, I checked, and there’s no one named Ji Yuan on the Academician list!"
"Why think so much? Such a National Treasure level figure must be hidden away by the country!"
"That's a good point. Didn't Central Television just reveal an elderly expert in nuclear weapon research who is over eighty? Their work is so specialized that even their family members don't know exactly what they do, let alone being exposed to the public."
The words of Spokesperson on the television carried a hint of respect and admiration, which clearly indicated that the 'Ji Yuan' was a highly esteemed elder.
Moreover, this 'Ji Yuan' being singled out by the country to be responsible for Chip Engineering must be a significant figure, someone whose name is recognized even at the highest levels of leadership. It's hard to believe that such information could be found online!
The Spokesperson continued to announce the remaining names, and seeing the astonished expressions on the faces of the foreign journalists filled him with a sense of pride, like drinking an ice-cold soda on a hot summer day—refreshing from the inside out!
Back at the villa.
"Brother, you need to come clean. Is that person on TV really who they say he is?" Ji Xiao Xiao asked, placing her hands on her hips, looking every bit like a little sorceress.
Although she didn't know much, she had vaguely heard Ji Fu boasting to her father about serving the country in a mysterious way.
Even now, she still couldn't believe that her cousin was capable of such greatness! Despite knowing he had been called a genius since childhood, Ji Xiao Xiao couldn't imagine her brother being this extraordinary!
Ji Yuan felt a bit of a headache and playfully flicked her forehead. "What are you asking so much for, little girl?"
After saying that, he planned to go back inside to grab something before heading to the pool for a few laps.
Although he was mentally prepared, when things actually happened, it still caught him off guard.
In about two months, he would also participate in the National Day Celebration, where he would be honored alongside several veterans in the national research field.
His heart was filled with excitement, anticipation, and also a bit of nervousness.
Clearly, his expression did not escape the notice of Ji Xiao Xiao, who was so excited that her body trembled, yet she still forced herself to suppress it. She simply raised her hand and pretended to casually pat her brother's shoulder.
"Not bad! It’s been years since we last met, and look at you now! I thought you were still that bookworm who only buried himself in books back in the day!" Ji Xiao Xiao said excitedly.
Ji Yuan shot her a sidelong glance, not wanting to explain that he had only focused on accumulating foundational knowledge back then. He smirked and said, "Just know it’s enough, but make sure you don’t go around blabbing about it, especially not to your friends."
He was not someone who sought the limelight, nor did he wish to be a celebrity exposed under the spotlight!
"Don’t worry, don’t worry! We’ll make a pinky promise—if it gets out, whoever spills it is a little dog!" Ji Xiao Xiao said as she grabbed Ji Yuan's hand and performed the pinky promise ritual.
"Childish!"
"Childish is childish..."
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