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Chapter 805 - 461: Some People, Not for Money (Requesting Subscription)_2

Chapter 805: Chapter 461: Some People, Not for Money (Requesting Subscription)_2

"I believe we will be able to make the next arrangements and plans very soon,"

Christopher Brown said with a smile.

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Mist City, Xia Country.

In a private room on the third floor of the second cafeteria at Mist City Arts and Science University, Ding Yue, Jiang Zhongbo, Xu Dongcheng, and Professor Yang Kaining were dining together to celebrate the success of the biomedical engineering project.

The meal was rather special, featuring hotpot as well as Sichuan and Zhejiang cuisine, all prepared by students from the Culinary Arts department of Mist City Arts and Science University.

"This flavor takes me back to the taste I experienced long ago when I was still in my home country. It’s truly wonderful,"

Professor Yang Kaining couldn’t help but remark after tasting a slice of the classic Zhejiang dish, Dongpo Pork.

This Dongpo Pork had thin skin and tender meat, bright red color, rich and thick sauce, was crumbly yet retained its shape, and was fragrant and sticky but not greasy, truly a superior dish.

"Principal Ding, do you also have such incredible chefs of Zhejiang cuisine here?"

Professor Yang Kaining asked in amazement.

In Professor Yang’s opinion, Dongpo Pork with such good taste seemed to be something only a master chef could make.

"Hahaha, Professor Yang, this wasn’t made by a master chef. It was prepared by a student from our Culinary Arts department at Mist City Arts and Science University, who specializes in Xia Country Cuisine,"

Ding Yue explained to Professor Yang Kaining with a hearty laugh.

"Xia Country cuisine, I haven’t had authentic Xia Country cuisine for such a long time, it’s a taste I miss."

When Professor Yang Kaining mentioned this, his mood became somewhat melancholic.

Being a descendant of the Yan and Huang emperors, Professor Yang Kaining certainly harbored nostalgia for his ancestral land.

However, for a very long time, everything Professor Yang had achieved was now in Switzerland.

The Swiss Zurich Federal Institute of Technology was also very important to Professor Yang Kaining.

"Professor Yang, if you stayed in the country, you could eat Xia Country cuisine every day. I would hire chefs from all the eight major culinary traditions for you, so you could have whatever you crave,"

Principal Xu Dongcheng began to show off his wealth with the offer.

For Principal Xu Dongcheng, anything that could be resolved with money wasn’t considered an issue at all.

However, it was clear that today’s meal had a theme that would likely be difficult to solve with money.

Otherwise, Principal Xu Dongcheng could have easily pulled out tens of millions or even a hundred million to keep Professor Yang Kaining in the country.

After all, even if he taught at the Swiss Zurich Federal Institute of Technology for a lifetime abroad, he couldn’t make a hundred million.

But money, for someone like Professor Yang Kaining who was engaged in top-tier scientific research, wasn’t all that important.

"I appreciate your kind offer, Principal Xu,"

Professor Yang Kaining said with a smile to Xu Dongcheng.

At that moment, Ding Yue quietly gave Principal Xu Dongcheng a look, suggesting that talking about money wouldn’t be very effective.

But it seemed that Principal Xu Dongcheng had already realized this.

"Professor Yang, I heard that you’re planning to return to Switzerland in a few days, is that right?"

Ding Yue shifted the conversation, casually chatting with Professor Yang Kaining while enjoying the hotpot.

The matter of attempting to persuade Professor Yang Kaining to stay was something that couldn’t be spoken of too bluntly.

After all, it seemed Professor Yang Kaining was well-rooted at the Swiss Zurich Federal Institute of Technology.

If they directly addressed the issue, it would come across as extremely offensive.

Only when the mood and the timing were right would it be possible to bring it up, otherwise, Ding Yue could predict that if he directly brought up the matter at that moment, Professor Yang Kaining would probably decline outright.

"Yes, there are quite a few matters waiting for me back at the Swiss Zurich Federal Institute of Technology,"

Professor Yang Kaining nodded and replied.

"Professor Yang, do you have any other new research projects?" Ding Yue continued to ask, "I’m not sure if there’s anything we at Mist City Arts and Science University can help with? After all, the success of the 3D bioprinting technology owed a lot to you, Professor Yang."

"Ah, these... are some research projects that were determined before, it’s just that we always encounter quite a few difficulties. Principal Ding, your Mist City Arts and Science University is indeed very good. It’s just that it doesn’t overlap much with my research in life sciences."

Professor Yang Kaining’s response was quite tactful, and he didn’t directly say that he didn’t need help from Ding Yue’s Mist City Arts and Science University.

From this, it seemed like there was still an opportunity.

Therefore, Ding Yue added, "Since we could collaborate in the field of 3D bioprinting, I believe there can be cooperation in other areas in the future. Life sciences is a very complex field, and we at Mist City Arts and Science University want to focus on its development as well."

"Oh? Is that so?" Professor Yang Kaining asked with sudden interest.

"Yes."

Ding Yue nodded and said with a smile, "The field of life biosciences and medicine has always been a focus at our medical school at Mist City Arts and Science University. We value it very much, otherwise why would we research 3D bioprinting?"

Hearing Principal Ding say that, it seemed there was some truth to it.

"Research in life sciences abroad has become increasingly difficult. More and more, the focus is on immediate results, not on a long-term perspective."

Professor Yang Kaining suddenly reflected, but after a moment, he didn’t continue on that subject; the topic shifted back to Ding Yue’s Mist City Arts and Science University: "Such a complex discipline, if you want to develop it, will be very time-consuming."

"Indeed."

Ding Yue could not deny it.

After all, in the field of life sciences, Professor Yang Kaining was a true expert.

But Mist City Arts and Science University had its unique aspects; if other institutions needed ten or twenty years to develop life sciences, then with the BUFF effect, Mist City Arts and Science University might only need five years.

"If our Mist City Arts and Science University could have a presence like yourself, Professor Yang, a figure of great eminence like the North Star, I believe we could rapidly develop life sciences."

Ding Yue chuckled and said, "By that time, I will definitely invest more research funds."

Faced with Principal Ding’s statement, Professor Yang Kaining didn’t respond.

In fact, Professor Yang had already understood Principal Ding’s intentions, and judging from tonight’s dinner, President Jiang Zhongbo and Principal Xu Dongcheng were probably also there to advocate the cause.

Professor Yang Kaining had considered staying and developing his career in his home country. After all, upon returning this time, he noticed that the domestic environment had improved.

Moreover, if he stayed, it would be at Mist City Arts and Science University, with which he already had a partnership, and the environment there was even better.

But if Professor Yang decided to make such a decision, it certainly couldn’t be rash.

He had been at the Swiss Zurich Federal Institute of Technology for so many years, and nearly everything he had was tied to that institution.

Even the clinical success of the 3D bioprinting technology, which had brought him considerable fame, was based on his status as a life sciences professor at the Swiss Zurich Federal Institute of Technology.

As descendants of the Yan and Huang emperors, who wouldn’t want to display their wisdom and diligence on this land?

"I need to go to the restroom."

Ding Yue, having drunk quite a bit, stood up. Taking advantage of an awkward moment in the conversation with Professor Yang, he decided to excuse himself for the restroom to ease the atmosphere.

Having finished in the restroom, Ding Yue came out only to bump into Principal Xu Dongcheng, who was heading his way.

"Principal Xu."

"Principal Ding, do you think Professor Yang has any desire to stay? We can spend a lot of money, you wouldn’t be reluctant to spend it, would you? If it really comes down to it, I’ll pay!" Principal Xu Dongcheng said generously, "After all, Professor Yang’s bioprinting ink technology was critical in saving Mei Jia."

Hearing Principal Xu repeat this, Ding Yue couldn’t help but shake his head, speaking earnestly, "Principal Xu, some people aren’t motivated by money."

The "some people" Ding Yue was referring to was Professor Yang Kaining.

For someone of Professor Yang’s age, what need is there for more money?

"If it’s not money, then it’s for fame, right?" Principal Xu Dongcheng said straightforwardly.

"Not necessarily for fame either."

Ding Yue mused for a moment, muttering to himself.