The Learning System is My Misunderstood Daughter

Chapter 117-118

Chapter 117

Before the winter break at Q University, Yun Xiaolu received an international package. Inside was a journal, marking the third time she had received one this year.

Yun Xiaolu was already quite calm about publishing papers in international journals, but it was evident that she was the only one who felt that way.

For this year's year-end report, both Research Institute No. 1 and the leaders at Q University had already decided to hold a commendation ceremony. They even contacted several domestic media outlets. Yun Xiaolu could only treat it as part of her job.

"Everything for the sake of the laboratory."

Every day, Yun Xiaolu had to pep talk herself with these words. The only solace she had now was that this was news within the academic community, and ordinary people probably wouldn't pay much attention.

But she clearly underestimated the fervor with which everyone pursued the concept of "going international." Perhaps it was due to the shadow cast by history, which made people eager for recognition from others.

As a result, the situation began to spiral out of control. When Yun Xiaolu heard that various news reports had been arranged for her, she immediately made her position clear.

"I understand everyone's importance attached to this matter, but shouldn't we calm down a bit? After all, there are many things in our research that are not convenient to talk about."

In fact, this was a very tactful way of speaking. What Yun Xiaolu wanted to say was that she could have a newspaper article about her paper being published, but there was no need for her to be interviewed and hailed as a "model student."

She didn't need too much spotlight. Frequent appearances were not beneficial for a researcher, especially considering that much of her work was of a confidential nature. Did she want to go on TV news just so people would know where she was?

"I'm not in a retirement state right now. Appearing in a newspaper is sufficient. There is no need for a multitude of television interviews."

In fact, if Yun Xiaolu had the choice, she wouldn't even want to appear in a newspaper. The reason she had changed her low-key style before, frequently publishing research results, was not to become a scientific star. She simply wanted to gain more influence to serve her work. Clearly, some people had let these honors go to their heads.

"If we really need to highlight exemplary figures or role models, you can go interview those senior experts. They are more deserving of these honors than I am."

The predecessors silently dedicated their whole lives, and if there were any honors to be bestowed, it should be for them. Yun Xiaolu felt that she wasn't qualified to receive these accolades compared to them.

Yun Xiaolu's words quickly reached higher-ups. What she said was actually an objective fact, so the final decision was to cancel most of the public appearances in the interviews. However, necessary commendations still needed to take place.

"Comrades who selflessly contribute like this, even if we don't publicly establish them as exemplary figures, it is still appropriate to give them necessary recognition."

As a result, as the year-end approached, Yun Xiaolu attended several commendation meetings and once again received the title of "Advanced Worker" at her workplace, along with a bonus of five thousand yuan.

Yun Haisheng and Zhao Yueji were obviously very happy about the honors their daughter received. If it weren't for Yun Xiaolu staunchly stopping them, those certificates would probably have been hanging on the wall a long time ago.