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Chapter 1087 - 589: An Admirable Principal (Please Subscribe)_2

Chapter 1087: Chapter 589: An Admirable Principal (Please Subscribe)_2

Actually, the most convenient route from Mist City Airport to University Town is via the ring road highway.

Because basically, you can take the ring road highway all the way from one side of Mist City straight to the other, which brings you right to University Town.

And once you’re in University Town, you’re pretty much at Mist City Arts and Science University.

"They say Principal Ding of Mist City Arts and Science University is quite young, and it looks like it’s true," Professor Qian Jianlin chatted with Ding Yue as the car drove smoothly.

"I just started my business relatively early,"

Ding Yue smiled and responded, "Professor Qian, you look very energetic yourself."

Since Professor Qian Jianlin had already given him a compliment, he definitely needed to return the favor with flattery.

But speaking honestly, Professor Qian Jianlin indeed seemed to be very spirited, vigorous, which many scientists seemed to have, appearing full of vitality.

"I heard that Principal Ding, you have made significant achievements in the field of physics and semiconductors?"

Professor Qian Jianlin asked again.

"Not at all, physics is just my field of expertise, but due to the constraints of my energy, I doubt I’ll be researching in the field of physics much anymore."

Ding Yue shook his head, smiling as he responded.

Last year or the year before, Ding Yue indeed had made some achievements in physics, in collaboration with several professors from Jiangnan University of Science and Technology, and he also was a graduate student in physics at Qinghua University. These facts were well known to anyone who wanted to learn about Ding Yue and had done a little research online.

It seemed that Professor Qian Jianlin had done some homework on him before coming.

"You and the colleagues from Jiangnan University of Science and Technology have made significant advancements in gallium nitride semiconductor materials, enriching our country’s weaknesses in this area. Very impressive. Several senior physicists from the National Space Administration think you have great potential,"

Professor Qian Jianlin said, smiling as well.

The scientists from the National Space Administration cover a wide range of specialties, and among them, there are quite a few in the field of physics.

After all, space exploration involves a vast array of fields and specialized knowledge.

"Hehe, really?"

Ding Yue said, a bit embarrassed.

"Your Mist City Arts and Science University has also impressed us older folks, especially in the field of graphene technology. I’ve heard that if all goes well, your school should be able to secure the National Science and Technology Award."

Professor Qian Jianlin, chatting away, brought the conversation around to the main topic.

"The National Science and Technology Award is still just a nomination," Ding Yue said modestly, "Professor Qian, your decision to visit our Mist City Arts and Science University this time is also due to graphene materials, right? Graphene’s application in aerospace has a very broad prospect."

"Yes,"

Professor Qian Jianlin nodded and replied, "But that’s just one of the reasons. I heard from Deputy Chen that your university is interested in training professionals in the aerospace field, is that correct?"

Professor Qian Jianlin’s willingness to visit Mist City Arts and Science University was motivated by not only the significance of graphene materials in aerospace but also the news that this "hot" private university intended to train aerospace talent.

Although most of the country’s aerospace talent comes from a few space-focused institutions, a private university willing to invest might also be capable of bringing up considerable frontline aerospace talent.

The country’s space program is indeed in great need of frontline talent.

Furthermore, the miracles created by Mist City Arts and Science University in recent years had motivated Professor Qian Jianlin to come and see for himself.

"Yes, but our aerospace college at Mist City Arts and Science University is still in its infancy. In truth, there are many students who are passionate about aerospace but, due to various reasons, can’t gain admission into the nation’s top related institutes. I believe they still have potential worth exploring."

Ding Yue replied.

"Setting up an aerospace educational program is quite an investment, Principal Ding. As a private university without state financial support, can you manage it?"

Professor Qian Jianlin asked again.

These questions seemed casual, but they were actually very important to Professor Qian Jianlin’s assessment this time around.

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If Mist City Arts and Science University is really willing to spend money on investing in its Aerospace College, then the National Space Administration might be able to lend a hand.

Even if it comes from Professor Qian Jianlin’s personal desire and emotions, he would be willing to help Mist City Arts and Science University.

Of course, all this is predicated on whether the university is truly willing to invest in aerospace education. If it’s just a publicity stunt or using the National Space Administration for promotional recruitment and profiteering, then I’m sorry, but Professor Qian Jianlin would be the first to object.

"Professor Qian, rest assured, our Mist City Arts and Science University has never been vague about educational investment, and my Feiyue Group also has the financial strength to put forth a substantial amount of funds," said Ding Yue with a confident smile, explaining.

If this were a year or two ago, Ding Yue certainly wouldn’t have this confidence. At that time, Ding Yue’s total assets might have amounted to just thirty to fifty billion yuan at most.

But now, the scale of the graphene industry is expanding continuously and the business is also expanding, including the upcoming entry into the new energy vehicle market.

The earnings of Feiyue Group are expected to soar in a straight line over the next few years.

This doesn’t even count the income from the various subsidiaries of Feiyue Group in other fields.

"That’s very good to hear," said Professor Qian when he saw Principal Ding so forthright and assured, feeling that Mist City Arts and Science University was serious about fostering aerospace professionals.

He had learned about the capabilities of Feiyue Group.

This is a privately-owned enterprise involved in a wide range of fields, and it seems that after the success of graphene technology, Mist City Government appeared to strongly support the graphene industry of Feiyue Group.

With the wide range of applications for graphene materials, Feiyue Group can be said to have unlimited potential, so there was basically no need to worry about money.

For private university principals like Principal Ding and private entrepreneurs to pour a large amount of money earned into another national future industry like aerospace, it’s commendable indeed.

Professor Qian Jianlin even started admiring Principal Ding Yue.

Just think, so many internet companies riding the wave of the times have made a fortune. Who else is willing to use their money to advance the development of science and technology?

Penguin Group!

Aba Group!

And other internet companies! Where is their awareness? They only think about how to exploit monopolies in every aspect of basic human needs to make big bucks, without casting their eyes towards the vast universe.

This was precisely the reason why Professor Qian Jianlin profoundly disliked domestic internet companies with trillion-yuan market values.

"Professor Qian, before you got to the airport, I was talking to Director Xiao Wenxing. I have already planned the first batch of investment for the Aerospace College: it will be twenty billion yuan," Ding Yue shared his investment plan with Professor Qian Jianlin.

"Good, very good," said Professor Qian Jianlin, nodding his head in satisfaction.

"The future of the aerospace industry has a long road ahead. I think that the development of human civilization must inevitably head towards the stars and the sea. Professor Qian, don’t you think so?" Ding Yue began to banter with Professor Qian.

Although Ding Yue couldn’t be a hundred percent certain about the future direction of human civilization, he knew it definitely wouldn’t be confined to the Earth alone.

Nowadays, countries around the world have already begun exploring Mars. Then the even more vast universe naturally holds great appeal.

The development of the aerospace industry has significant importance for the continual change on Earth.

For example, one day, when the Earth can no longer sustain human population growth or faces resource shortages, what people fantasized about many years ago, like moon and Mars colonization, may become the best choice.

This is why, in the United States, Space Exploration Technology Company has become one of the top-edge companies in the world.

As for Ding Yue himself, as an impassioned young man, how could he not yearn for the vast cosmos?

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