"Number One Machine is ready!"
"Number Two Machine is ready!"
"Advance the camera!"
In the control room, everyone was focused on coordinating, waiting for the moment the show would begin.
Finally, amidst a moment of quiet gasps, Ji Yuan walked onto the stage in a white shirt. He first scanned the audience, his dark eyes calm and deep. He gave a subtle hand signal to the host, indicating that everything was fine.
"Hello, Academician Ji!"
Suddenly, all the audience members stood up together, looking at Ji Yuan on stage, their hearts stirred as they bowed in unison!
Ji Yuan smiled and said, "Hello everyone, I am Ji Yuan. I am very happy to meet you all here today. This program is organized by Central Television and is called 'Back to School Lecture Season.' It is an educational talk show specifically aimed at young people. Usually, there is a designated host to warm up the atmosphere and manage the show's pace. However, today, at Ji Yuan's request, he is the only one on stage, while the supporting staff act as the audience below to assist as needed."
"Before today, I was still quite confident about my popularity in the country, after all, the media reports and hype come every few days. But then, backstage, I suddenly ran into two young girls who didn’t recognize me and even asked for my private WeChat."
This statement immediately sparked a burst of laughter.
Of course, this was just a made-up story, a light-hearted opening to avoid making everyone feel too formal or serious, which would be dull and uninteresting.
"This incident reminds us that we should never become arrogant, as excessive confidence will only lead to embarrassment. Of course, there's no need to belittle ourselves or deny our worth over some inexplicable matters."
Many people in the audience seemed to ponder this, and the previously light atmosphere became a bit more serious, with several people clapping instinctively.
"As everyone knows, many events have occurred recently. America is vigorously promoting Super Energy, causing chaos around the world. International oil prices have risen for decades and suddenly returned to square one... America has never relaxed its pressure on the Eastern powers, and the intensity will only increase in the future; the clashes between both sides may become more intense."
Ji Yuan spoke eloquently, discussing the strategic significance of new energy, the reshaping of the global landscape, various policies of the Eastern powers, and their self-positioning in chaotic times. He aimed to provide the younger generation with a detailed analysis of the current dilemmas, the hopes of the Eastern powers, and directions for breakthroughs.
Although he is not a political figure, he has been involved in recent major international events, and he is even the first to hear news about new energy developments.
As the most brilliant academician in the history of the Eastern power, he has received numerous honors and enjoys considerable privileges. His standing and access to information far exceed what is normally imaginable. Officials responsible for formulating relevant policies and guidelines even make special calls to consult him for his opinions and suggestions, requesting his guidance on related work.
"Academician Ji, Super Energy is related to National Fortune and its impact far surpasses any scientific research project. Do we have a chance to develop something that can stand shoulder to shoulder with America, or rather, how significant is the gap between our new energy industry and America?"
A student raised his hand and was called upon by Ji Yuan, then stood up to ask, "How far behind is the Eastern power's energy industry compared to America?"
This question is something everyone wants to hear from Ji Yuan. Due to the heated discussions surrounding Super Energy, opinions within the country are sharply divided. One side believes that the gap between the Eastern power's energy industry and America's is very small, almost negligible; while the other side argues that the Eastern power's energy industry is nearly non-existent, with a gap so large it feels overwhelming.
Now, they want to get an answer from Ji Yuan. Countless eyes are eagerly looking at Ji Yuan, hoping that he can provide them with a reassuring response. Ji Yuan pauses slightly, thinking for a moment: "Experts related to this matter in the country have already gathered closely, and the development of new energy has entered a critical phase... However, at present, apart from America, other countries do not possess such research and development capabilities."
If the Eastern power had not canceled its energy projects in the 1990s, there might have been a chance to quickly catch up to America. But now, the difficulty is truly great; it is almost like pioneering, carving out fertile land from the jungle.
"If we must talk about the gap, America is undoubtedly in the first tier, while we are in the Third Tier. Not only is there a significant gap between us and America, but there is also a considerable gap with several other developed countries in the energy industry."
As his words fell, many people were taken aback. It turns out that in the energy sector, the Eastern power cannot even grasp the tail end of the second tier and can only firmly stand in the Third Tier position. This is a significant deviation from their expectations.
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