My "academic genius" persona is so convincing!

Chapter 53 Tsinghua University Apologizes, Jinling University Shows Great Stance!

After glancing at the article, Chen Jin found it puzzling.

"Everyone can recognize these red circles, right?"

"I don't believe you can't tell what's missing from the paper, what's been fabricated."

At this moment, Chen Hui spoke, his voice strong and clear, each word distinct and deliberate.

"Does this meet national standards?"

"Where are the pictures? If there are no pictures, can I say that this data is fabricated out of thin air?"

"Moreover, this set of data is so anomalous that it deviates from the common sense of physics and mechanics, isn't it?"

Chen Hui scrolled through the data on the screen one by one.

The experts sitting below remained silent.

Xia Ning from Tsinghua University also had a slight change in expression.

He didn't know who wrote the article, but it was clear that Chen Hui was using this opportunity to launch an attack on Tsinghua University.

Could it be that this article was written by Tsinghua University?

This idea came to mind.

Xia Ning glanced at Chen Jin with a gloomy look.

Chen Jin is the head of the department in charge of academics, which is practically equivalent to a vice dean. I never imagined he could do something so stupid!

The others also had various expressions.

But most people were frowning.

"This article was published in Architectural Frontiers, which is familiar to everyone. It's a world-class journal, equivalent to Tsinghua University's and Nanjing University's Architectural Journal in China."

"I just don't understand why this kind of article could be published!"

He scrolled directly to the bottom of the paper.

The author's name is clearly written in English there, but anyone can easily tell it.

Isn't that Chen Jin?

Did Chen Jin commit academic fraud?

Moreover, it's one thing for you to commit academic fraud, but to do it so obviously?

Do they really think everyone is an idiot?

If you're shameless, do you think others aren't shameless too?

In fact, academic fraud is not uncommon.

When it comes to optimizing data, aside from a few stubborn individuals, most people will optimize or tweak it to some extent.

However, since the data were all similar, I was too lazy to conduct further experiments to verify them.

However, what is this thing?

Academic fraud?

And they even fabricated a paper out of thin air?

This is an absolutely incredible thing!

Especially since this is Tsinghua University!

The pinnacle of domestic architecture!

You guys do this kind of thing yourselves?

"I know the construction industry is currently very competitive, and Tsinghua University has strict requirements, which is understandable. But, this kind of fabricated paper shouldn't be something I have to report to the ministry for higher-ups to handle, right?"

Chen Hui suddenly looked up at Xia Ning.

At this moment, Xia Ning's face was ashen, as if it could drip water.

His hands unconsciously clenched.

He is the vice dean of the School of Architecture at Tsinghua University. If he doesn't express his opinion on this matter today, how can he convince the public in the future?

His cold gaze swept over Chen Jin, whose face was filled with panic, not far away.

Chen Jin had no idea what was going on!

He had indeed read the paper, but at the time he didn't think the data had much of an impact.

Or perhaps he simply had too many doctoral students under his supervision, and he just delegated them to his junior advisors. He never expected something like this to happen, with students fabricating data out of thin air.

This is not something that can be easily covered up with academic misconduct; it has a huge impact on Tsinghua University's reputation!

If he had taken a closer look at the paper at the time, he certainly wouldn't have sent it out directly!

And his name is clearly listed on this paper!

Although he was only listed as the corresponding author, those in academia know how important the corresponding author is.

In other words, he is the primary person responsible for this paper!

The other experts and scholars also had different expressions; some were sarcastic, some were gloating, and some had shifty eyes.

Clearly, they also engage in such behavior to some extent, but they dare not commit academic fraud as blatantly as Professor Chen!

That gave them ammunition to use against them?

How could someone who is a leading figure in Chinese architecture be involved in such a scandal?

Xia Ning quickly looked away; now was not the time to scold this idiot.

He stood up and took a deep breath.

"The previous minimalism was just a debate over ideas, and it's a different matter from the current academic misconduct."

"However, please rest assured, Professor Chen, regarding the paper. Tsinghua University has zero tolerance for academic fraud and misconduct. We will investigate thoroughly upon our return, and whoever is involved will be investigated and punished. We will not protect anyone!"

Xia Ning looked solemn.

"Here, I would also like to apologize to all the experts and scholars. The problem lies with some of the review processes at Tsinghua University. We will continue to strengthen our management in this area and will certainly give our colleagues a satisfactory explanation!"

"Good, with Dean Xia's words, we feel much more at ease."

Chen Hui nodded, and then went on to report on minimalism.

Neither Xia Ning nor Chen Jin were in the mood to listen anymore. At this point, who cared whether minimalism could be included in textbooks!

What they need to care about is whether they can still hold onto their positions!

Even Xia Ning, the vice dean, didn't think he could escape unscathed.

After all, academic misconduct, once exposed, would be a major shock, especially in the architecture program at Tsinghua University, a field that is under intense scrutiny.

And now that Chen Hui is making public criticisms at such a large meeting, there's no way to calm things down!

All they need to do now is minimize the impact of this incident and take a stand!

"Our university, Jinling University, is preparing to do a minimalist project. We have already applied to the province for approval of 80 million yuan to build the Jinling Art Museum."

"After the provincial leaders intervened, they provided tremendous support."

"Many high-level officials also contributed significantly to the successful implementation of this project."

"Therefore, Jinling University attaches great importance to minimalism. As for whether Tsinghua University's proposed 'light luxury' is plagiarism, we will not comment. But if they really put forward a project, let the market and time be the judge."

Thunderous applause erupted at that moment.

Everyone greatly admired Chen Hui's magnanimity.

If a project like the Jinling Museum is to be supported with tens of millions, or even nearly a hundred million, then it is clearly going to compete with Tsinghua University.

At this point, all they can do is not take sides, or at least choose the right side.

Chen Hui bowed slightly and walked down.

Xia Ning has already stated that it only concerns academic misconduct. As for the issue of "light luxury," he didn't say much, which proves that this "light luxury" style will continue no matter what!

The battle between minimalism and minimalism will have to wait and see who emerges victorious!