Huawei's Executive Director Yu Chengdong appeared on the campus of Northwestern Polytechnical University, bringing an unexpected surprise to the graduates of the class of 2024.
Dressed in a simple suit, Yu Chengdong walked onto the podium with confidence and poise, as the tech leader was about to unveil the secret of his success. Yu Chengdong's speech was not only a discussion about science and technology, but also a profound self-reflection and outlook for the future. It was here, he mentioned, that his dreams were conceived, and that it was the knowledge imparted in these classrooms and the revelations in these corridors that shaped his worldview.
Yu Chengdong was born in an inconspicuous rural area in Anhui Province, and in the 1988 college entrance examination, he won the crown of the county's science and engineering champion with a sword to seal his throat. At that time, the whole village was boiling, as if the lottery had won the jackpot, the teachers raised their arms and shouted, and the parents had tears in their eyes. This is not only because of Yu Chengdong's personal glory, but also because he used this report card as if he opened a door to a bright future.
This glittering report card not only changed Yu Chengdong's fate, but also gave his old mother a reason to shine on the mahjong table in the village. The aunts in the village were washing the vegetables and discussing: "That little Dongzi of the Yu family is really a promising child, I heard that he won the first place in the county in the college entrance examination, and he will definitely be able to get ahead in the future." In front of the gate of the Yu family, the lawn has been leveled by neighbors since the results of the college entrance examination were announced.
Yu Chengdong's story, if it is made into a movie in Hollywood, the name should be "From now on, the king will not be early". But life is not a movie, and Yu Chengdong did not stop because of a success in an exam. He knows that the college entrance examination is just a gas station in the marathon of life, and the real challenges and glory are still waiting for him. Yu Chengdong entered Northwestern Polytechnical University, which is his new battlefield, and he wants to continue to prove himself here.
In his days at Northwestern Polytechnical University, Yu Chengdong was like a hero endowed with superpowers, learning and innovating like a fish in water. He not only excelled in his studies in the Department of Automatic Control, but also showed extraordinary talent in the field of scientific research. In those days, he almost became a regular visitor to the library, and it was even rumored that if the librarian couldn't find a certain book, he would just go to Yu Chengdong's bedroom to find it.
After graduation, Yu Chengdong did not choose to be comfortable, but decided to challenge a higher institution - Tsinghua University. Here, his horizons were further broadened, and his exchanges with top scholars and students from all over the world took his thinking and vision to new heights. He knows that true learning and innovation is not only about learning from books, but also about how to apply that knowledge to solve real-world problems.
During his years at Tsinghua University, Yu Chengdong not only accumulated knowledge, but also deepened his understanding of how technology is changing the world. Now he is no longer the rural boy who only knows how to study hard, but a pathfinder standing at the forefront of science and technology, ready to use his wisdom and technology to change the world and continue his dream journey.
Yu Chengdong's return is not only a simple visit, but a triumph full of honor. At the graduation ceremony of Northwestern Polytechnical University, as an outstanding alumnus, he was treated with great courtesy and respect.
The transportation of the official car, sitting side by side with the school's senior leaders, and occupying the C position in the group photo are all details that show the appreciation and respect that the alma mater has for this distinguished alumnus. This kind of scene not only reflects Yu Chengdong's personal success, but also symbolizes the unbreakable bond between him and his alma mater.