Regarding the cooperation with Manstein, Professor Yang Ping had not agreed yet. Before the Nobel Prize situation was settled, he wouldn't agree to the German's cooperation; after all, there had to be some sincerity in the offer.
Of course, Manstein's sincerity was considerable—helping Professor Yang Ping apply for the Nobel Prize was his commitment. In terms of achievements, Professor Yang Ping's results were indeed of Nobel Prize caliber. The remainder was about gaining the jury's approval, which required influential people to lobby for him because the most advanced things often are challenging to showcase, and not everyone understands them.
Professor Yang Ping, while walking, chatted with Manstein on WeChat, encountering many colleagues along the way who respectfully addressed him as Professor Yang. In their minds, Professor Yang Ping was like a deity.