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Chapter 406 - 255: Research Professor vs. Popular Star (Fourth Update, Please Subscribe)_1

Chapter 406: Chapter 255: Research Professor vs. Popular Star (Fourth Update, Please Subscribe)_1

[Dami Technology Group Chairman Lei Ren]v: The third-generation semiconductor material is becoming more and more critical in mobile phone applications. In light of this, Dami Technology is embarking on a strategic partnership with Mist City Arts and Science University immediately! The future is here! [Mobile phone photo.jpg]

On Twitter, Lei Ren posted a "bombshell news" but did not disclose what it specifically was.

It must be said.

Like Lei Ren, a master of marketing, whetting the appetites of netizens even when posting on Twitter.

"What big moves does Dami Technology have now?"

"Mr. Lei posting means something big is going to happen in Dami Technology!"

"Wow, to announce a strategic partnership with Mist City Arts and Science University at this time, could it have something to do with that?"

"Impressive, Mist City Arts and Science University just announced its gallium nitride semiconductor material technology today, and Mr. Lei has already become a strategic partner with Mist City Arts and Science University."

"Could someone please explain? What does this mean? Is Mr. Lei going to produce phone processor chips with Mist City Arts and Science University?"

"Brother above, you’re overthinking. Dami Technology makes decent phones but chips? I’m skeptical!"

"Gallium Nitride, as a third-generation semiconductor material, is great for making chips. Mr. Lei’s tweet easily leads people to think that Dami Technology is going to make chips."

"It’s a joke in 2021 that Mr. Lei is going to make chips."

"Hahaha, this joke is hilarious!"

Netizens have been commenting under Lei Ren’s Twitter update. Some users, who don’t really understand Gallium Nitride semiconductor materials, even thought that Lei Ren’s Dami Technology was going to make chips.

In fact, with the level of Dami Technology, making chips is a long way off!

They can’t even figure out the system yet!

However, some netizens who have some understanding of the industry expressed that Dami Technology probably wants to use the Gallium Nitride semiconductor material technology announced by Mist City Arts and Science University today for mobile phone fast charging.

"Congratulations Mr. Lei!"

"If using Gallium Nitride semiconductor material, for mobile phone fast charging right? After all, it’s unrealistic for Dami Technology to make chips."

"Are they releasing wireless fast charging?"

"I’m actually looking forward to it. If they release wireless fast charging, I’m genuinely excited. I’ll definitely buy their new phone next year!"

Wen Ruohan, while Principal Ding and Professor Zhou Wen were on the phone, saw this Twitter post made by Dami Technology Group Chairman Lei Ren. He initially wanted to tell Principal Ding, but Wen Ruohan didn’t dare to interrupt Principal Ding’s phone call.

"Principal Ding, we were able to achieve such research results this time, and Professor Shen, Professor Wang and I are very thankful to you. You provided the lab and even solved the problems we encountered!"

Professor Zhou Wen once again expressed his gratitude to Principal Ding, "I discussed with Professor Shen and Professor Wang just now, and we can give up on our share of the licensing fees."

For Professor Zhou Wen, Professor Shen Congde, and Professor Wang Shangzhong, even tens of millions of yuan do not have much appeal anymore.

After all, they have been professors at Jiangnan University of Science and Technology and Mist City Arts and Science University for decades, and they are already well-off financially.

After retirement, there are excellent pensions and significant savings. They won’t live extravagantly, but they can lead a pretty good life for the rest of their lives, and even their family and children can enjoy a decent life.

Plus, the successful research on Gallium Nitride semiconductor materials, Principal Ding was the most crucial person, and even the laboratory was provided by Principal Ding. The significant contributions— all three professors, Zhou Wen, are clear that it should go to Principal Ding.

They have already enjoyed the honor and fame this time, so the money, whether they get it or not, doesn’t matter.

Professor Zhou Wen, Professor Shen Congde, and Professor Wang Shangzhong just had a discussion. Mist City Arts and Science University is a private university, which requires a significant amount of funding. Without government subsidies for education, the money is even more critical for Principal Ding.

So for the distribution of licensing fees, Professor Zhou Wen said he could forgo his share.

"No, no, no, Professor Zhou, you must take this money. Professor Shen and Professor Wang must also take it. I know you guys have thought this through, but you should take this money, you must take it, let me explain why."

Upon hearing Professor Zhou Wen’s willingness to renounce the licensing fee share, Ding Yue immediately disagreed.

This money!

Must be given!

And Ding Yue also plans to give as much as possible!

"Oh?"

Professor Zhou Wen was very curious as to why Principal Ding would insist that they take the money.

He was interested to hear what profound reasoning Principal Ding had.

"Professor Zhou, you guys are into academics and research, precious talents for society, and the country. The successful experiments in every academic, scientific research, and technology are of significant, even propelling, importance for the development of society and even enable our Xia Country to elevate our international status," Ding Yue said seriously to Professor Zhou Wen.

"Indeed, that’s true."

Professor Zhou Wen agreed with what Ding Yue had said, but he knew Principal Ding was not done speaking yet.

"In an increasingly impatient society, many young people worship fleeting fame and fortune instead of advancements in science and technology. Professor Zhou, are you aware of internet celebrities?"

Ding Yue continued.

"I have heard of them," Professor Zhou Wen replied.

"Professor Zhou, do you know how much a slightly popular internet celebrity can make in one year?"

Ding Yue asked.

"I’m not sure."

"At least a million. Internet celebrities and stars can earn several million, even tens of millions, just for filming a drama. That’s just a few months’ work, with stand-ins doing the hard parts. A-list celebrities can even earn up to tens of millions."

"I have heard of that."

"Professor Zhou, how much do you earn in a year?" Ding Yue asked.

"Several hundred thousand yuan, I guess."

Professor Zhou Wen responded.

Having been a professor for several decades, with various salaries and benefits combined, Professor Zhou Wen only earns several hundred thousand yuan a year. Since coming to Mist City Arts and Science University and with the income from Jiangnan University of Science and Technology combined, his total income would likely surpass one million yuan this year.

However, Professor Zhou was reminded by what Ding Yue just stated, a superstar internet celebrity could earn more than a million in a single month, let alone actual celebrities who earn even more.

This makes Professor Zhou Wen consider his position as a professor at Jiangnan University of Science and Technology a blessing. However, he also thought about the researchers at the institutes who earn far less than he does but are striving to advance society with various technologies.

The comparison was disheartening, the low compensations for researchers in China is indeed one of the reasons why many talents opt to study and work abroad.

"Professor Zhou, I believe the three of you not only need to take this money but also let everyone know that in Xia Country, research work can indeed bring high income. At least, it can cultivate a balanced correlation between compensation and the hard work put in. This way, it would not only ease the public’s impatient mentality but also provide relentless motivation for those researchers who are still in the front lines of scientific research. Don’t you agree?"

Ding Yue shared his thoughts.

"Once you mentioned comparing the income of researchers with that of internet celebrities and stars, I understood what you meant, Principal Ding,"

Professor Zhou Wen, who was indeed astute, realized Principal Ding’s intention behind insisting they take a share of the licensing fee before Ding Yue could state it.

"If Professor Zhou understands my intention, then that’s excellent. At least, with our contributions as researchers, I believe we are more deserving of the fame and fortune!"

Ding Yue stated with great satisfaction.

It seemed Professor Zhou Wen might accept a share of the licensing fee.

"Principal Ding, despite your young age, you possess such a far-sighted vision. Indeed, this move could potentially have a positive effect in improving the environment for researchers,"

Professor Zhou Wen affirmed Principal Ding’s thoughts.

"So Professor Zhou, about the division of the licensing fee..."

"Sure, I’ll discuss it with Mr. Shen and Mr. Wang,"

Upon hearing what Professor Zhou Wen said, Ding Yue finally felt assured. Typically, saying such words indicates they are likely to agree.

If the licensing fee amounts to hundreds of millions, they could each get tens of millions.

Ding Yue does not lack this amount of money. However, if this sum can have the effect he desires, then it would still be worthwhile.

It could perhaps slightly improve the severe imbalance in income between researchers and celebrities.

About ten minutes later, after discussing with Professor Shen Congde and Professor Wang Shangzhong, Professor Zhou Wen decided to go along with Ding Yue’s suggestion.

They would accept the division of the licensing fee.

Then, they hope this money can exert positive influence in the entire field of scientific research. This aspect would require Principal Ding’s team at Mist City Arts and Science University to maneuver. Professor Zhou Wen and the others supported Principal Ding in his operation.

This was because Professor Zhou Wen and the others also hoped to see the conditions for researchers in Xia Country improved and enhanced.

After hanging up, Ding Yue immediately logged onto his Twitter account. A tweet had already been brewing in his mind.

Twitter——

[Principal Ding of Mist City Arts and Science University]v: It’s a great honor to have collaborated with Professor Zhou Wen, Prof. Shen Congde, and Professor Wang Shangzhong of Jiangnan University of Science and Technology. We have successfully developed mature Gallium nitride semiconductor technology together with promising applications. The three professors involved in this research will receive the pay that they truly deserve. The initial estimate for the annual income could exceed 20 million yuan~

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After Ding Yue posted this tweet about professors’ salaries, many users left comments under his post.

There was a trending news about a celebrity acting arrogantly with a payment of 20 million yuan, which formed a stark contrast with Ding Yue’s tweet.

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