Chapter 92 - 92 Just Playing Around

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Qi Dong's national key bioengineering laboratory was brightly lit the whole night. Everyone in their project group knew they had hit a bottleneck in this research for far too long! Previously, although genetically modified plants acquired the ability to stabilize soil, their vitality was greatly diminished, the growth cycle slowed, and the rate of desert soil formation was extremely slow. Moreover, each batch of plants could only be used for five to ten years. However, through simulations, they found that after adding this base sequence arrangement, the plants' growth cycle even sped up by twice and their vitality significantly enhanced, making large-scale application entirely feasible. The only thing missing was actual experimentation. But the person who sent him this email was very protective of their achievement, not sharing the gene modification method. Having spent a lifetime in research and finally seeing a glimmer of hope, Qi Dong's heart was like a cat's paw being scratched. Sёarᴄh the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He was well aware that this person would definitely contact him. The other party must have investigated him enough to know he was engaged in this line of research, possibly preparing some terms or proposing collaboration. Sure enough, by the afternoon of the next day, Qi Dong's private phone rang. With Little Yi's help, all of Fang Jueyu's accounts and information were completely masked, preventing Qi Dong from seeing any details about this person. "Hello Professor Qi! Did you see the email I sent you yesterday?" Fang Jueyu inquired politely. The other party had devoted most of their life to the national scientific research cause, a person worthy of respect. "So young!" Qi Dong was a bit surprised. He had originally thought the caller would be someone around his age, but this voice was younger than anticipated. "I received it, and I've already run simulations. This gene sequence fully optimizes our previous plan without affecting the original traits of the plants, it's absolutely perfect!" Qi Dong's excitement had not yet subsided. "But is this modification method truly feasible? To my knowledge, no institution in the world has proposed such an approach!" "Of course, I've already realized this bio-gene modification technology, and the technology is in my hands." Qi Dong was so excited that he was slightly out of character. This concept was truly bold, and the fact that the other party claimed to have achieved it meant it could already be ready for formal experimental stages. "Professor Qi, I called you to discuss matters of collaboration." Fang Jueyu candidly revealed his true intention. "Collaboration?" Qi Dong was somewhat taken aback. Given that this technology was already mature, it could be used to apply for various patents or even sold to the state. Without mentioning other accolades, this bio-modification technology alone was enough to be nominated for a Nobel Prize in Biology! "How about this, Professor Qi, do you have any time today? I'd like to visit you." "Yes, yes, yes!" Qi Dong readily agreed. He was eager to meet the person who researched this. Whether or not they collaborated was a small matter. He just wanted to take this chance to learn from the other party. There's no age in academia, only a difference in knowledge levels. If the other person was more advanced than him, he would be more than willing to humbly learn. "I live in Villa No. 8 at the Academy Compound at the intersection of Xuelin Street No. 3. The school isn't a suitable place for us to discuss this matter. If it's inconvenient for you, I can arrange for someone to pick you up." Qi Dong knew that this kind of matter required some confidentiality measures. "No need, I'll come over myself. I live on campus, it's very close." "What? You're from Jiangnan University?" Qi Dong was slightly shocked. They were the largest bioengineering lab at Jiangnan University. Was this the result achieved by some other project group? It wasn't that he looked down on other groups, but their group's research capabilities were far ahead. If they couldn't accomplish it, it was even less likely that others could. "Yes, Professor Qi, you don't have to be so polite with me. I'm just a student, such an address really isn't necessary," Fang Jueyu joked. "So can I come by this afternoon?" "A student?" This shocked Qi Dong even more. Had he been researching since he was in his mother's womb? "Alright, I'll head home now and wait for you to come!" Qi Dong immediately began packing his stuff. His students had been with him for several years. Regardless of the occasion, this major boss was always as steady as a mountain, even delivering calm reports at international exchange conferences. This kind of hurried demeanor was a first. "Taofan, the lab is on break today. Everyone, go out and have a day of fun, don't stay cooped up in the lab every day!" Qi Dong instructed before quickly leaving. The doctorate and graduate students in the project group exchanged puzzled looks. The Qi Dong of before was not like this. The closer he got to retirement, the more he held a firm grip on research work. They usually didn't even have holidays. Could it be that there's been a significant breakthrough in the project? The academy campus was a residential area affiliated with Jiangnan University. Those who lived here were mostly professors and scholars. Many bosses spent a high price to purchase houses here, just to provide a good growing environment for their offspring. The real estate here was truly precious. In this community, perhaps any elderly man or woman strolling by the garden was a scholar with a professor title or even a Yangtze River Scholar-like prestige. Security measures in the neighborhood were extremely rigorous. There were many academician-level figures living here, national treasures without a doubt. Some genuine military personnel even long-term stationed here. Since he was a student at Jiangnan University, Fang Jueyu easily passed through the layers of security checks. The guards probably assumed he was a student of some teacher here. "Stop, you can't enter just like that!" Qi Dong's residence was quite extraordinary. These national-level high-profile talents were highly regarded. At the villa's entrance, a small post was set up, and two armed soldiers stood guard permanently. "I have an appointment with Professor Qi, could you please confirm?" Seeing the black hole of the gun barrel made Fang Jueyu shiver involuntarily. The two guards exchanged glances. Just earlier, when Professor Qi rushed back, he did mention an important guest was visiting today, but this young man didn't quite match the type of important guest they'd expect. "Hold on, I'll go ask." To be cautious, one soldier went inside. Within a few minutes, an elderly man, somewhat gaunt and wearing slippers, ran out of the villa. Though he appeared terribly thin, he was running faster than the soldier. He glanced around by the gate for a moment, and finally, his eyes landed on Fang Jueyu. "Are… you?" "Yes, Professor Qi, it's me." Fang Jueyu nodded with a smile. The related research results hadn't been published yet. Normally, once such results were produced, they would be published in top journals immediately, which means this outcome was likely a recent breakthrough. "Was that thing from yesterday your personal research?" Qi Dong tentatively asked. "More or less," Fang Jueyu nodded. "Gee, gee, gee, it's remarkable, to have such academic abilities at such a young age. Who is your mentor?" Qi Dong was filled with curiosity about the mentor behind Fang Jueyu. Could they have been trained by a former Nobel Prize winner? He remembered Jiangnan University had some international exchange programs, so maybe this young man was a joint education product with some foreign university. "I don't have a mentor, I just enjoy biology, so my family set up a lab for me to play in." Qi Dong's expression froze immediately. Although he was an old professor, he wasn't old-fashioned, but this was something he was hearing for the first time. Just because someone liked biology, their family built them a lab to play in? If one liked space, did that mean they should get a spaceship built? What kind of rich people's operation was this? Playing around? Did you know that the results of your casual endeavors are things that most people can't achieve in a lifetime?

Chapter 92 - 92 Just Playing Around

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