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In 2019, a bright new star quietly rose in the beautiful Huzhou, Zhejiang Province - Chen Lijie, a 24-year-old young talent, has published three influential papers in a row with excellent academic achievements, and won the Danny Lewin Best Student Paper Award at STOC 2019, the world's top conference in the field of computer science, becoming a leader in the field of theoretical computer science!
For most of us, this honor is undoubtedly an unattainable dream, but for Chen Lijie, it seems to be just a trivial thing in daily life.
This legendary figure is Chen Lijie. When the graduation season arrives as scheduled, he will break out of the cocoon and soar from the cradle of Tsinghua University, which has nurtured countless talents. As an elite leader in computer science, Chen Lijie has made outstanding achievements and gained a great reputation during his time in school, which naturally attracted the attention of many people.
Industry giant Google has opened its doors to Chen Lijie with generous offers, a large number of emerging companies have also taken a fancy to his extraordinary talent and extended olive branches, and well-known universities have taken the initiative to invite him to join.
In the face of so many development opportunities, Chen Lijie calmly declined, looking calm, neither humble nor arrogant.
It is true that the outside world has many doubts about his choice, but Chen Lijie has never made any explanation. However, in the depths of his tenacious eyes, we seem to be able to feel a light of wisdom that transcends the world.
Indeed, for such a talented young scholar, merely being satisfied with the pursuit of fame and fortune would undoubtedly limit his horizons.
There is no doubt that the young man has great ambitions and strong convictions. He decided to pursue a Ph.D. at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a world-renowned university, and worked hard to achieve his dreams in the field of theoretical computer science.
For Chen Lijie, the journey of life has just begun, and the road ahead is long and full of challenges, which is worth his best to pursue and struggle.
However, for such an ambitious young man, his growth journey was not all smooth sailing. Looking back on Chen Lijie's childhood, he is no different from other peers, he is also an ordinary child.
It's just that as computer technology gradually entered thousands of households, Xiao Chen Lijie became interested in video games, especially a game called "osu!" I have a soft spot for music rhythm games.
In the early stages of his primary school career, despite his strong obsession with video games, he managed to manage to plan and allocate his time for online entertainment under the strict supervision of his parents.
However, as he entered junior high school life, Chen Lijie seemed to have broken free from the shackles of his parents, and the problem of game addiction became increasingly serious, and finally evolved into an out-and-out Internet addicted teenager.
In that special period, in order to play in the popular game "osu!" Chen Lijie set an astonishing record of three consecutive days and two nights of sleeplessness. As a result, he was trapped in a virtual world and his academic performance plummeted, leaving his parents and teachers worried but helpless.
Seeing his son in such a sinister predicament, Chen Lijie's father was saddened, and his mother burst into tears, fearing that the child they loved would go astray.
However, no matter how hard he tried to persuade him, Chen Lijie failed to get out of the quagmire of the game, and just when his relatives and friends were full of despair about his future, Chen Lijie took the lead in self-awakening.
Indeed, after a period of immersion and reflection, Chen Lijie finally realized that the happiness brought by games is only short-lived, and instead of immersing himself in the virtual world all day long, it is better to fully tap the potential of computers and engage in more valuable activities.
So, he made a firm decision to put down the game for a while and devote himself to learning programming knowledge wholeheartedly.
However, the road to programming has not been easy. At first, Chen Lijie suffered repeated setbacks when participating in various competitions, and even was on the verge of collapse for a while. During that dark time, he lost control of his emotions and suffered a lot of inner suffering, sometimes manic, sometimes depressed and decadent, which undoubtedly brought great distress to his family and friends.
Thankfully, Chen Lijie quickly adjusted his mentality, bravely faced the reality, and learned from it. Since then, he has been a master of the art and has won many championships in various competitions.
This transformation not only marks Chen Lijie's gradual transformation from a game fan to a top student, but also a key moment for him to discover and establish his life goals. With his perseverance and high level of self-discipline, he finally escaped the shadow of the game and regained a fulfilling and meaningful life.
At that exciting moment in 2013, Chen Lijie performed well in the International Olympiad in Informatics, successfully knocked on the door of the Yao class of Tsinghua University, and since then has entered the palace of this top institution of higher learning at home and abroad!
For this Internet addict who was once regarded as "unproductive" in the past, being able to rank among the top academic halls in China is undoubtedly a major turning point in his life.
As the president of the student union, Chen Lijie is full of confidence to show his strength in such a superior environment. Tsinghua University brings together outstanding students from all over the world, Chen Lijie is full of expectations for the future, and firmly believes that he will be invincible here.
However, when he actually stepped into the classroom and faced those sparkling faces, his previous pride vanished in an instant.
It turns out that every classmate around him is like a lion in a wolf pack, and their professionalism is extraordinary, far beyond the reach of him, a "lone ranger". The inferiority complex and pressure that emerged in his heart made Chen Lijie lose his luster in an instant, and he began to question whether he could adapt to university life, and even resisted this atmosphere of masters.
Once, Chen Lijie's roommates and friends found that he had become more and more taciturn, and his eyes had lost their former brilliance. Even the academic achievements he has always been proud of pales in front of these "monsters".
Chen Lijie was deeply confused and confused, unable to extricate himself.
However, the god of luck always strikes at a critical moment. Professor Tang Pingzhong, an expert in game theory, extended a warm hand at this time and guided Chen Lijie in the direction of moving forward.
Under the careful guidance of Professor Tang, Chen Lijie gradually clarified his career plan to devote himself to theoretical computer science research, and regained his motivation to study.
Since then, Chen Lijie has never been confused. He gradually integrated into the academic atmosphere of Tsinghua University, worked diligently, devoted himself wholeheartedly, quickly caught up with the progress, and his grades climbed all the way, and he undoubtedly became the best among the freshmen of the college.
In addition to showing outstanding talents in his studies, Chen Lijie has also achieved remarkable results in various competitions. In 2014 and 2017, he won the bronze medal and silver medal in the International Collegiate Programming Competition, which can be regarded as the glory of the Chinese delegation.
Every time such exciting good news comes, all the teachers and students of Tsinghua Yao Class feel honored and deeply strengthen their great determination to vigorously cultivate and deliver outstanding talents in this field.
In this fertile soil for cultivating talents, Chen Lijie finally found the perfect stage to display his talents. From the leaders of the whole school, senior professors, to his classmates and close friends, they have all become the guide and source of motivation for him on the way forward.
With the full support and careful care of everyone, Chen Lijie has gradually stepped into a better situation, and has taken a solid step towards realizing his ideal goal.
In fact, as early as when Chen Lijie had not yet stepped into the university, he had received warm attention from his hometown alma mater, Tsinghua University. It was in the last year of Chen Lijie's high school career, with his outstanding performance in the National Youth Informatics Competition, Tsinghua University adhered to the concept of "respecting quality and pursuing excellence", and took a fancy to the unlimited potential of this young talent, and gave him the high honor of early admission.
For a student, winning an early admission letter from Tsinghua University is undoubtedly the proudest thing in life. When Chen Lijie held this shining "golden business card" in his hand, his heart was undoubtedly full of incomparable excitement and pride.
Relatives and friends around him also offered their blessings, believing that such a once lost game boy had finally lit the torch of ideals again.
However, just when everyone was looking forward to Chen Lijie starting a new chapter in his life, he unexpectedly made a shocking decision - he politely declined the admission invitation of Tsinghua University! When Chen Lijie frankly announced his decision, the people around him all showed shocked and incredulous expressions.
As an outstanding student, Chen Lijie naturally has great yearning and respect for the prestige of Tsinghua University. However, in contrast to the strong strength of the top students from all over the world, Tsinghua himself has a slightly lagging start in the field of computer programming, and his foundation is still relatively weak.
If you are reluctant to enter Tsinghua University, you may find it difficult to adapt to the intense learning atmosphere there, and you may even give up halfway, thus ruining your bright future.
Therefore, after many deliberations and trade-offs, Chen Lijie decisively and courageously made such a shocking and insightful decision!
During the following three-year high school career, Chen Lijie always kept his lofty ideals in mind, devoted himself to academic research, and enriched his knowledge in the field of programming rigorously and diligently.
He often lingered in the spacious and bright computer classroom, and even at the expense of giving up class time, he resolutely devoted himself to the training in full swing. He is so determined and persistent in chasing his dreams, which deeply touches all the teachers and students who guide him in his studies.
For the young and vigorous Chen Lijie, this is undoubtedly a severe test. However, it was this brave and fearless choice that enabled him to completely transform, re-examine and recognize his own shortcomings and immaturity, and thus tempered invaluable life wisdom and lessons in his youth.