I earn really hard money

Chapter 170 The future in my heart

He Xia calculated silently in his heart, and said, "600 million pounds a month, 7000 and [-] million pounds a year, um... for Cambridge College, the funds are indeed a bit tight..."

He still didn't say a word, but there was no pressure on him!
"Are funds tight?"

Zhou Shiyu looked up at the ceiling with a helpless expression.

"Our college's total revenue last year exceeded 20 billion pounds, making it the institution with the highest revenue in the world. The cost of investing in scientific research is a full billion pounds, and our laboratory only accounts for less than [-]%!"

The corner of He Xia's mouth twitched unconsciously. After all, she was a lady from a wealthy family. Even £7000 million was nothing, and she was a little unsophisticated.

"I have learned about the situation of Cambridge College before, and the annual research budget of one billion pounds is correct, so you should know more about how many research institutions there are under Cambridge College than I do?"

Zhou Shiyu frowned slightly and thought for a while, then smiled embarrassedly and shook her head. She really didn't know the details, because she was not interested and didn't want to know, so she didn't try to find out.

"The University of Cambridge currently has about 150 departments and research institutions, including arts, humanities, and biological sciences, including veterinary medicine, clinical medicine, humanities and social sciences, and natural sciences."

"Your laboratory can monopolize [-]% of the research budget every year, which can only explain one problem, that is, the head of your laboratory, Professor Smith, has a pivotal position..."

He Xia's judgment was not bad at all. In [-], Professor Smith won the Nobel Prize in Biology for his research on broken genes!

Later, Professor Smith devoted all his energy to the research of genetic engineering.

It is a pity that with a Nobel Prize, it cannot last for a lifetime, and there have been no major breakthroughs and contributions for more than 20 consecutive years, which made Professor Smith's laboratory fall into difficulties.

"Well, I'm ignorant."

When He Xia said this, Zhou Shiyu also felt different.

Her mind is all focused on experiments and academics, and she doesn't know much about capital and social affairs, or she is unwilling to understand...

"Okay, the past is over, let's not talk about it, let's talk about the future. If we increase the investment in research and development funds, can the progress of the experiment be effectively accelerated?"

He Xia asked.

With his current financial resources, spending tens of millions of pounds a year is like scratching an itch. He believes that Professor Smith's laboratory is definitely not the only one in the world that is researching gene editing.

According to what Zhou Shiyu said, the experiments of several research institutions in the beautiful country are progressing very quickly, and they are already ahead in some aspects!
If you want to catch up or even surpass on this runway, you can only throw money at scientists.

"of course can!"

Zhou Shiyu said firmly: "The amount of funds directly limits the scale of the experiment. Even one more reagent or one more test tube can speed up the progress of the experiment."

"He Xia, do you really intend to invest in Professor Smith's experiment?"

He Xia smiled and waved his hands: "Don't worry, let's talk about the most critical issue next, the ownership of the rights to the research results. Do you have the right to decide in this regard?"

Ownership of rights is very important, especially in a more complicated situation like Professor Smith’s laboratory. Cambridge University invested a lot of funds in the early stage. If the investors who joined later achieved results, how should we deal with it?
"Attribution of rights..." Zhou Shiyu pouted and thought for a while, then shook his head and smiled, "I don't know anything about this. I need a professional to talk to you."

He Xia nodded and said: "Then let more professional people talk about it. If an agreement is reached on the distribution of rights, I will invest in your experimental project, and at that time it will be our experimental project!"

"I……"

Zhou Shiyu was a little excited. She pointed to the mobile phone in her hand: "I'll go and make a call to Professor Smith. Professor Smith has the highest authority. Let him talk to you in person, okay?"

He Xia gulped down half a can of iced drink, nodded and said, "It's exactly what I want, no trouble!"

Zhou Shiyu went to the window with her mobile phone and called Professor Smith. It was just afternoon in England, and the call was connected quickly.

He Xia sat on the sofa and waited quietly. It only took 3 minutes for Zhou Shiyu to finish the call.

"Professor Smith was very excited when he heard the news. He has already set off for Heathrow International Airport to take the fastest flight to meet you."

Zhou Shiyu said with a smile.

Everyone in the laboratory is working hard. In front of capital, even the person in charge of the entire laboratory, a former Nobel Prize winner, must show a humble attitude!

He Xia lamented that Professor Smith's ability to act was more urgent than him.

Thinking about it, the experiment after more than ten years is like raising a child. Seeing that the capital chain is broken, the child is about to starve to death. It's strange not to be in a hurry...

That’s right, the sooner you negotiate, the sooner you can start!
What if the negotiation fails?
Then let's talk about...

"OK, I'll talk to Professor Smith about the rest. If it succeeds, I should give you a first credit, right?"

Zhou Shiyu put her hands on her lap dignifiedly and elegantly, and shook her head with a smile: "As long as the experiment can go on and achieve excellent results, I will be satisfied."

He Xia had only heard of people like Zhou Shiyu who did not seek fame and wealth but only pursued their dreams. In reality, this is really rare. He guessed that this had something to do with Zhou Shiyu's family background. Otherwise, how could he pursue his dreams when he was hungry...

"I seem to have already imagined the scene when genetic engineering technology matures in the future. On the street, everyone will see advertisements like 'Let's eradicate cancer together, come and buy cancer-immune genes for your family'!"

He Xia looked at the sky outside the window and said: "Technology continues to break through, and the advertising slogan is changed to 'eliminate all diseases in human beings, and the latest immune gene is grandly launched!', it won't be long before humans with perfect genes will be born!"

"In the end, the human body is like the current mobile phone, and the genes are the apps in the app store. If you want any interesting gene, you can buy a copy from the gene store and implant it into your body, such as spiders, hummingbirds, eagles, pythons..."

The lines of Zhou Shiyu's eyes are softer than those of Zhou Shiliu's. Listening to He Xia's outline of the future, her eyes are bright, as if she has just entered university many years ago, sitting in the classroom and listening to the teacher talk about the magical content of biology and genes on the podium.

"If there is such a day, it may be the time when humans conquer the stars and the sea!"

Zhou Shiyu thoughtfully said that she no longer denies He Xia's Arabian Nights, because the fantasy world is so attractive to her!

"Yup……"

He Xia was hit by Zhou Shiyu's words. With the current human lifespan, it is simply too short in the light-year interstellar voyage. There is really no way to escape the cage of the earth!

"We must speed up the pace of exploration!"

He Xia said solemnly.

"Yeah! That's right!" Zhou Shiyu echoed He Xia's words like a little girl.

"Well, it's getting late, Miss Zhou, should you go home and rest?"

He Xia made a gesture of invitation, he did what he said, and promised Zhou Shiliu that he would not do anything to her sister, and he would not do anything, a gentleman!

"Huh? Oh... good!"

Zhou Shiyu was a little dazed by the sudden address.

"He Xia, you can talk to Professor Smith about the fantasies you mentioned just now. He stands taller than me and sees farther. He will definitely have a different opinion."

The three of them took the elevator downstairs together, Zhou Shiyu said.

He Xia nodded and said, "I'm also looking forward to chatting with Professor Smith. You can contact me when you come."

"Okay, bye."

"goodbye!"

Standing in the parking lot, the two said goodbye.

He Xia looked at Zhou Shiyu sitting on the LX570 and shook his head secretly. The situation of the big family is different, and there are several drivers and bodyguards.

"Should I also hire a few bodyguards? Anyway, my buddy is also a billionaire!"

While driving, He Xiaxia was thinking about it.

"It's not necessary yet, let's talk about running around the world in the future!"

He Xia made a decision in his mind, bodyguards are still needed, his advantage is in melee combat, now is the era of hot weapons, it is good to have multiple people around to help block bullets!

When Zhou Shiyu came home, he saw a figure running down the stairs as soon as he walked into the living room.

"How? Are you all right?"

Zhou Shiliu walked up to Zhou Shiyu, looked at her seriously, worried that her elder sister would lose a piece of flesh.

With a long-lost smile on Zhou Shiyu's face, she rubbed Zhou Shiliu's head vigorously, then hugged her, and said happily.

"He Xia has made it clear that he intends to invest in the experiment, and we are just waiting for Professor Smith to come and talk to him about the distribution rights of the experimental results, Shiliu, thank you!"

"Yes, is it? That would be wonderful..."

Zhou Shiliu was very surprised. She couldn't believe that He Xia would be interested in genetic engineering, which has a vague prospect. Scientific research is often worth billions, and it is difficult to determine the research and development cycle. As Zhou Shiyu said, there may be a major breakthrough next month. Probably indefinitely...

"According to what He Xia said, he not only needs to invest, but also increase the investment to speed up the entire experimental project. Do you know how excited I am?"

Zhou Shiyu let go of his arms, put his hands on Zhou Shiliu's shoulders, and his eyes were shining.

Zhou Shiliu nodded, and said with an embarrassed smile: "Sister, you'd better get excited later, if He Xia's talk with Professor Smith collapses, won't you be back to the original point?"

"Tonight's result makes me happy. I should enjoy the happiness at this moment. Why should I think about superposition in the future? That will make me lose a lot of happiness. Shiliu, it's not good for you!"

Zhou Shiyu's belief is very strong. She has her own principles and will not be disturbed by others' will, unless it involves her professional field...

Zhou Shiliu is completely different. She studies finance and is in the financial market. She will never be excited because the stock price is rising at this moment. She has to see farther and deeper before she can enjoy the final success.

"Okay, it's best if you're happy, I'm going to bed, good night..."

After finishing speaking, Zhou Shiliu turned around and walked upstairs.

Zhou Shiyu went back to her room to tidy up. She also wanted to sleep, but due to jet lag and excitement, she couldn't fall asleep at all, so she simply turned on her laptop and started working.

(End of this chapter)