Those who can stand in this golden hall are at least quasi-Nobel Prize-level scholars, as well as political figures from various countries, and high-level officials in the aerospace and scientific development fields.
As if he saw Lu Zhou's confusion, Minister Novak smiled and explained: "I came to China this time to attend a summit related to controllable fusion energy. Before returning to China, I happened to hear about Lu Zhou. The professor ate here, so he couldn’t help but come to visit.”
"I know you are tired and working hard, but we are all the same. I haven't even had lunch yet."
As soon as I stepped down from the podium in the auditorium with tens of thousands of people, and just crossed the exit threshold, I was overtaken by the reporters who came, and what followed was endless interviews. and a lot of boring questions.
Suddenly coming to his senses, the eloquent Russian old man let go of Lu Zhou's right hand and touched the back of his head sheepishly.
After the controllable nuclear fusion negotiations concluded, Rosatom, as the leader of the Russian nuclear industry giant, signed an order with East Asia Electric Power on behalf of Russia, and also obtained the first controllable fusion reactor core before the European Union.
But what surprised Lu Zhou was that Mao Zi was said to be very irritable and arrogant, especially those in academia. He was as stubborn as a goral in Siberia, the kind that would punch him whenever he disagreed.
Even if this year has just begun.
But for those who have big thighs themselves, these benefits seem a bit tasteless.
Lu Zhou nodded with a polite smile on his face.
Especially the roast duck, which is brought up on a trolley by the chef, who cuts and arranges the dishes at the same time.
"For the sake of 20 billion US dollars, just be patient for a little bit. Even if you do nothing, just stand there as a mascot and let people know that you, the chief designer of the Lunar Orbital Construction Committee, are there. That’s enough!”
"Then I won't disturb your meal. If you are free, I hope Academician Lu will come to our Russia as a guest. I believe that the delicious food in Moscow will definitely leave a deep impression on you."
Lu Zhou glanced at him in surprise, but still extended his right hand, "Hello, Mr. Novak... are you also attending this seminar?"
…
Lu Zhou's expression was slightly unnatural as he was holding his hand and looking at the gushing Academician Vasily.
Although the food here is not rich, everything is exquisite.
At least in the field of nuclear engineering.
But for some reason, Lu Zhou didn't feel this way at all about Academician Sivali.
For Lu Zhou, today is definitely his busiest day this year...
Not to mention a goral, it is as docile as a little sheep.
Lu Zhou replied smoothly as he reluctantly watched the chef push away the trolley containing the roast duck.
Compared with the opening ceremony in the morning that was open to all attendees, only guests who received a special golden invitation had the opportunity to enter this dinner.
Of course, the above things are only for those who need thighs.
"Okay, Academician Vasily, we are not here to discuss academic issues. These things can be discussed on other occasions."
Such a compact arrangement was in sharp contrast to the leisurely life of the previous two days, and it almost made Lu Zhou unable to adapt.
"Please allow me to introduce you. This is Academician Sivali, the chief engineer of Rosatom Company."
Fortunately, Minister Novak could see his discomfort at a glance and coughed quietly, interrupting Academician Vasily's enthusiasm.
Facing Director Li's earnest persuasion, although Lu Zhou was unwilling to bow to money...
"fine."
Finally, after a busy day, just when Lu Zhou thought he could finally go back and sleep until dawn, Director Li found him with a smile and informed him that there would be a dinner party that night.
"Hello, Academician Lu, I am Novak, the Russian Minister of Energy." Seizing an opportunity when Lu Zhou was not chewing, the clean-shaven Russian stretched out his right hand and said enthusiastically, "Very good. Nice to see you here."
It's nothing like a standing dinner in the golden hall. Except for the unlimited supply of red wine and surprises at any time, other delicacies are almost immediately taken away and replaced with others. If the social activities are relatively busy, even There are not many opportunities to eat.
He came to this banquet hall just to get acquainted with Lu Zhou. It was almost time to see Novak, and he would soon talk to the great elder of China about cooperation in the energy field, so he smiled and winked at Lu Zhou. said.
Looking at Minister Novak who was smiling heartily, Lu Zhou wanted to tell him that you had indeed disturbed my meal. However, considering the self-cultivation of a scholar, he finally endured it.
Finally, when the minister was introduced, the old Russian man who looked a little older but still looked strong and powerful enthusiastically extended his calloused right hand.
There is no doubt that as the chief designer of the Lunar Orbit Construction Committee, he cannot miss this first-day dinner...
Not paying attention to Lu Zhou's mental activities, Minister Novak stretched out his right hand and introduced to him the Russian who had been silent beside him.
After all, almost no one attends such an international event just to eat.
Lu Zhou especially likes to wrap the roasted duck skin, which is charred on the outside and tender on the inside, with juicy skin and thin meat, in the dough, then add one or two green onions and dip it in the sweet sauce, and bite into it with a crispy texture. The soft and waxy texture and the sweet and salty taste that spreads along the taste buds are simply amazing.
After hurriedly dealing with the reporters, Lu Zhou took about ten minutes to finish his lunch. Then the secretary from the Office of the Chairman of the Lunar Orbital Construction Committee thrust an itinerary in front of him...
"Sorry, I got a little excited."
If meeting the former chairman of the Chinese Mathematics Council at this conference can still be explained by saying that "mathematics and science do not separate families," Lu Zhou was a little confused when he even met senior officials from the Russian energy department. Mind.
"No, I'm a little worried about whether it will disturb your enjoyment of the banquet."
"There will be a chance."
"Hello." Lu Zhou politely shook hands with Academician Sivali and looked at him calmly.
Well, if it was cash, he really couldn't take it out.
He didn't eat much at noon, so he immediately focused all his attention on the long table in front of him, took the dinner plate and started to feast.
In such a circle, even if you just find someone you are interested in to have a glass of wine and chat for a few words, the rewards will be unmatched by any dinner at an academic conference.
As expected, the afternoon schedule was also full, almost to the last digit of the minute, leaving him not even a minute for himself.
In the evening, it was also the Great Hall of Beijing, but the location was changed from the central auditorium with ten thousand people to the golden hall specially used for holding national banquets.
As for the dinners for other guests, they were arranged at four other hotels.
For example, Kolmogorov, the most famous "death announcement" in the world of mathematics, who beat up his mentor over a disagreement at an academic conference, is a Russian irritable old man.
After entering the banquet hall, Lu Zhou hurriedly said hello to his old friends, and then he walked straight to the long table covered with white tablecloth.
"...You're welcome."
"Hello, Academician Lu! I have admired your name for a long time."
The reactor core is currently placed in St. Petersburg, and supporting facilities are provided by China Nuclear Industry Group, China General Nuclear Power Group, which was responsible for the construction of the "Fuxi Reactor", and subsidiaries of Rosatom.
Just as Lu Zhou was savoring the delicious food, two Russian men in formal attire walked over to him.
But $20 billion…
"... I read your paper on plasma turbulence, and that paper simply opened the door to a new world for me. No one had ever thought of such an ingenious design to launch He-3 particles into a chaotic plasma. Analyze the conditions of the chaotic system in the reactor core through reflection points... You can’t imagine how shocked I was when I saw that paper.”
Lu Zhou smiled and nodded.
Since Academician Sivali is the chief engineer of Rosatom, he must also be a powerful academic leader in Russia.
In fact, in terms of dining experience and richness of dishes, the food in the other four hotels is better. Not only is it buffet style, but it also has a variety of delicious dishes.
This includes 904 nuclear energy equipment manufacturing plants, 540 nuclear energy service institutions and companies, 39 nuclear material and radioactive waste storage sites, 75 research reactors, 6176 radiation hazard projects, etc...
For the sake of money, Lu Zhou went there honestly...
Although he did not know this Sivali, he had heard of the name of Rosatom Company. This Russian nuclear industry giant can be said to be one of the three giants in the world's nuclear fuel production field. It controls the vast majority of uranium mines in Siberia, and its industry includes all companies in the upstream, midstream and downstream of the Russian nuclear industry.
However, if given the chance to choose, I believe that no one except Lu Zhou would choose to dine somewhere other than the Golden Hall.
There were carefully arranged red wines and delicacies just served from the kitchen.