Everyone is chasing profits; the trend of mediocrity prevails.
I have no authority or right to criticize this behavior, for such a trend cannot be formed by one individual or a specific group alone.
However, I still hope that the young people who hear me speak will, if their lives are still manageable, choose to focus on scientific research fields as much as possible to contribute to national construction instead of merely pursuing popular majors for a better life. We, from Peking University, being the top academic institute in the country, with its students among the very best, ought to be the pioneers!
I won't say much more, but I hope my younger peers take this to heart."
After finishing, Chen Zhizhong handed the microphone to the next person...
Warm applause erupted from below the stage...
Although Chen Zhizhong knew his words might seem empty and would probably be forgotten by most as soon as they left the auditorium...
