Back To The Age Of The '80s

Zhao Depei couldn't figure it out. Why did they gather in his office this early in the morning and they didn't want to fight for some international scientific research rights?

No matter why these buddhas came here, Zhao Depei has to invite these national treasures in.

As soon as this group of people came in, the originally spacious principal's office became cramped.

Zhao Depei wanted to pour water for everyone, but even if he poured water, there was no place to put it.

He couldn't help looking at Chen Anbang, this little Chen was giving him a hint.

The way Zhao Depei glanced at Chen Anbang from time to time fell into the eyes of Mr. Tian. A smile appeared on Mr. Tian's face, "Xiao Zhao, have you been busy recently?"

"It's the same as usual, it's the issue of entrusting a third party for the Huaqing Prize Research Fund. This Li Zheng has been working for more than a year, and I can't find him in a few days. No, this matter is on my head again. .” Although Zhao Depei said so, the smile on his face could not be concealed.

The Huaqing Award has brought his prestige as the principal to an unprecedented new height. He is happy to worry about everything about the Huaqing Award.

Elder Tian and Elder Yang looked at each other, and the smile in their eyes became more obvious.

"Xiao Zhao, since you took the initiative to mention Li Zheng, let's just say it straight. You can contact Professor Li now. We want to confirm with him personally about the Human Genome Project."

Zhao Depei was taken aback, what about the Human Genome Project?The last time he repeated Li Zheng's words to Old Yang, Old Yang still cursed, "Yellow-mouthed kid, I don't know how deep it is."

How long has it been before you just "check again"?

Perhaps Zhao Depei's suspicious gaze was too obvious, and that old man Yang couldn't help showing a blush of embarrassment, and he stared back fiercely.Usually this Xiao Zhao is quite winking, so why is he not astute at this time.

Of course, Mr. Tian also heard what Mr. Yang said that day.He smiled and said: "Old Yang, he can't save face. If you can get in touch with Li Zheng, let us talk to him. He is a very great scholar. He will win glory for the country and glory for the country!"

Zhao Depei was startled when he heard the words. Mr. Tian's words were already extremely high praise. He guessed that Li Zheng must have done something, otherwise it would be impossible to make such a big change in the attitude of these high-minded scientists in China.

"It should be possible to get in touch. He gave me the number of Professor Ruiz's laboratory last time." Zhao Depei said.

"Professor Ruiz? Lifelong honorary professor of New York University, inventor of dointinib, No. 1 professor of lung cancer?" Old Yang couldn't help but screamed out.

"Yes... yes." Zhao Depei said uncertainly. He didn't know that Professor Ruiz in Li Zheng's mouth had such a long list of titles. He remembered the person who called Professor Watson by his name on the phone that day. Voice, he thought, New York doesn't have two Ruizs like that.

It took a long time for Mr. Yang’s shortness of breath to calm down. He will never forget the trip to the United States 20 years ago. He and his teacher stood outside the lecture hall of New York University for two full hours, just to listen to the whole story. Professor Ruiz's class.

But he never thought that after 20 years, the name Ruiz would reappear in his world in this way.

"Then you fight!" Old Yang couldn't help urging.

Zhao Depei nodded, and picked up the microphone under the expectant eyes of everyone.

One second, two seconds...

"Dial quickly!" Seeing that Zhao Depei hadn't moved for a long time, even a good-tempered Mr. Tian couldn't help but urge him.

Zhao Depei coughed dryly, "Teachers, can you stand back a little bit, as I get older, I get nervous and have difficulty breathing when there are too many people."

Everyone was stunned, and looked around after hearing the words, only to realize that these people had surrounded Zhao Depei's desk tightly, and they were still leaning forward, wishing they could stick directly to the microphone.

"Hey, you hit you, don't worry about us." Old Tian blushed, waved his hands and said.

Everyone also took a few steps back in embarrassment, looking at their noses, noses, and hearts, saying that the person who lost face just now was definitely not themselves.

The "beep" call was transferred several times, and finally connected to Ruiz's laboratory in New York.

A series of fluent English came from the other end of the phone, and Zhao Depei also said in English: "I'm looking for Li Zheng, Professor Li."

"Professor Li? Are you?"

"I am the principal of Huaqing University, and I am also Li Zheng's boss." Zhao Depei didn't know why after saying this, he felt guilty for no reason at the bottom of his heart, obviously he was telling the truth.

"Professor Li's boss?" There was obviously a commotion on the other end of the phone, and everyone couldn't help leaning forward slightly again, listening to the reaction on the other end of the phone.

The sound effect of the phone in the 80s was exceptionally "excellent", and everyone could clearly hear someone on the other end of the phone talking quickly in English. After about 30 seconds, the person on the other end of the phone spoke again: "Professor Li and Professor Ruiz are talking on the [-]th. I have finished my laboratory work a few days ago, and I am stationed in a hospital for drug clinical trials, and I can give you the phone number of the state hospital."

After the foreigner said something in English, he repeated it again in Chinese with difficulty.After all, he said in a respectful tone: "I am one of Professor Li's research assistants. My Chinese is learned in the past few months. It may not be good enough. I hope you can understand it."

He stuttered, but expressed his meaning clearly.

He has a Ph.D. in biology from New York University and worked as Li Zheng's research assistant in this experimental project. He learned Chinese temporarily for Professor Li Zheng.

Zhao Depei felt proud from the bottom of his heart.

"Your Chinese is very good, and your sincerity is also very good. I am very glad that Li Zheng has an assistant like you." Zhao Depei unconsciously brought on a hint of official accent.

Hearing the words, the person on the other end of the phone seemed a little excited, and repeatedly said that he was only the assistant of Professor Li's researcher, and it was his honor to be able to participate in this project, etc. Obviously, the compliments spoken by Li Zheng's identity as his boss were not to him. Said very weighty.

Zhao Depei and everyone present couldn't tell what it was like. Two days ago, the national talent plan required foreign highly educated talents, and Huaguo offered excellent conditions. Ph.D. students, even master's students from prestigious foreign universities, lose interest when they hear about Huaqing-Yenda University.

But now, a doctoral student at New York University actually went to learn Chinese specifically to cooperate with Li Zheng's work.Judging from the stuttering but clear Chinese proficiency of this doctoral student, he has put in a lot of effort.After all, Chinese is one of the most difficult languages ​​in the world, and he only learned it for a few months.

Zhao Depei didn't know what state of mind he was in, so he couldn't help asking, "Since you and Li Zheng cooperate so well, if Li Zheng returns to China, are you interested in coming together?"

The foreigner on the other end of the phone was stunned for a moment, and then said without hesitation: "If Professor Li is willing to let me join his private team, of course I will!"

"Principal, can you make this decision for Professor Li? Or can you say something nice for me? I heard that Chinese people like American electrical appliances, right? I come to China, but my parents are still in the United States. If you need, I can have them bring you American appliances anytime."

This straightforward bribe came to everyone's ears from the phone speaker.

Zhao Depei took a deep breath and suppressed the complicated emotions in his heart, "I will bring your sincerity to you." The assistant of Li Zheng's researcher is a doctoral student at New York University, so who is Li Zheng's researcher?

Zhao Depei got in touch with Li Zheng through the phone call from the assistant of the researcher.

"Sorry, principal, I forgot to inform you that I am no longer in the laboratory. Why, are you looking for me now, what can I do?" Li Zheng's slightly apologetic voice came from the other end of the phone.

Zhao Depei took a deep breath, and he found that after the phone call just now, he actually felt a sense of burden talking to Li Zheng, a sense of burden that he would only have when talking to a respected senior like He Tian.

"Li Zheng, Mr. Tian and the others want to make a phone call with you."

"Old Tian?"

"Tian Xiangjun?" Zhao Depei mentioned Mr. Tian, ​​and Li Zheng's first reaction was this one, who was of the same age as Mr. Tong. Although this person's biological achievements were far from those of Mr. Tong at the same time, he was still the same as Mr. Tong. But it's an excellent partner.

One of the two is talented, the other is diligent. If Mr. Tong is the builder of modern biology in Huaguo, then Mr. Tian is the one who fills in the content of this framework called biology.

"I didn't expect our Professor Li to know my name. It's a great honor." Tian Laozhong's angry voice sounded.

Zhao Depei handed the phone to Tian Xiangjun.

Li Zheng on the other end of the phone was taken aback, was Mr. Tian actually beside the phone?He couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed, after all, it's not so polite to call seniors by their names.

"Hello, Mr. Tian, ​​I have learned your name more than once in biology textbooks, and you have always been my role model." Li Zheng will still say good things.

"Professor Li, I won't play around with you anymore. Is the position of the Huaguo Human Genome Project you mentioned true?" Elder Tian's voice was still a little trembling when he said this.

A human project that claims to be comparable to the human moon landing project and the Manhattan atomic bomb project. If scientists from Huaguo can participate in such a project, he will be willing to close his eyes.

All the Huaguo biologists in the room held their breath, waiting for Li Zheng's answer on the other end of the phone.

Li Zheng was silent for nearly a minute.

Everyone just felt that this minute had never been so long, and their hearts seemed to be lifted in mid-air.

"True, but it may be a little different from your understanding."

Li Zheng hesitated for a moment, but said honestly: "My laboratory can participate in the Human Genome Project. I am Chinese, and my laboratory is also Chinese, so scientists from Huaguo can participate in this experiment, but I cannot guarantee that scientists from Huaguo will participate in this experiment." You can participate in it in the name of the Huaguo National Project."

"After all, the former is a scientific matter, while the latter is a political matter. Moreover, the Human Genome Project has invested heavily. Does the country have the determination?"