"Yangzi, congratulations!" Jiang Qixin's call came through.
"Thank you, President Jiang. You must come for the wedding banquet when the time comes."
"That's a given," Jiang Qixin paused before continuing.
"There's another piece of good news. Given the immense value of the spaceship and advanced technological products you brought back this time, the superiors have specially bestowed upon you the title of National Scholar."
This title was no small matter.
As the ancients said: A person of talent and virtue who encompasses a nation is called a National Scholar.
They were the most outstanding, brave, and powerful individuals within a nation.
While Guo Xuyang was indeed exceptionally gifted and had indeed brought back super-advanced technological products for the country, it was ultimately because he possessed supernatural abilities.
Without his abilities, how could he have possibly received such an honor?
Just as Guo Xuyang was about to express his gratitude, the often-silent spirit of his abilities chimed in: "Congratulations, Master, for acquiring one hundred and thirty billion功勋 (Gong Xun)."
Holy cow, one hundred and thirty billion功勋, what in the world was that?
He clearly remembered how hard it was to obtain these功勋 in the past.
One功勋 required one million paper currency to exchange, equivalent to acquiring thirteen trillion paper currency in one go.
What kind of concept was this?
He could immediately become the richest person in the world.
Of course, this matter couldn't be measured by paper currency.
It had to be converted into abilities. He recalled that one hundred功勋 could exchange for one ability, and one thousand功勋 could upgrade a level. Each ability could be upgraded to a maximum of nine levels.
With these功勋, he could obtain at least thirteen million nine-level abilities.
Good heavens, this was simply unbelievable.
"Yangzi, are you listening? What's wrong?" Jiang Qixin's voice rang out again.
"Oh, I was just stunned. I truly don't know what to say," Guo Xuyang said hurriedly.
"This is what you deserve. The spaceships you brought this time far exceed the technological level of our world's most advanced.
This provides technical support for our future research, allowing our researchers to bypass many detours.
This honor is truly well-deserved."
"Thank you, President Jiang, thank you for your concern, leaders," Guo Xuyang was a bit flustered.
"Originally, I wanted to inform you of this news in person, but something came up unexpectedly, and I couldn't get away.
When Liangzi told me last night that you had another son, the research decided to grant you the title of National Scholar. This is truly a double blessing."
"President Jiang, once you're done with your tasks, you must visit. We won't return until we're drunk," Guo Xuyang said happily.
"We definitely must have a drink," Jiang Qixin replied.
"I'll come over as soon as I'm done here.
Oh, by the way, you kid should also consider Liangzi's feelings. I heard there's been no movement from their side?"
"President Jiang, isn't this something an elder uncle like you should be concerned about? They just want some time alone," Guo Xuyang teased.
"No, I'm worried about Liangzi's health. When you get back, help Liangzi get checked out and condition his body."
"What do you mean by that?"
"When he was with me before, he spared no expense, and he has many hidden ailments. I'm afraid he might delay having children."
"I understand, President Jiang. I'll contact him today."
"Yangzi, I thank you in advance on behalf of Liangzi."
"You shouldn't say that. Liang Ge and I are closer than brothers."
"Alright, with your words, I'm relieved. I have to go to a meeting now. Goodbye."
"Okay, President Jiang." Guo Xuyang hung up the phone and clenched his fist fiercely. Wonderful.
He could now exchange and upgrade all his abilities to the maximum level, thereby achieving great perfection.