godfather of surgery

Chapter 1276 I am the most suitable
Yang Ping sat back in his office chair and picked up the internal phone: "Tang Shun, come to my office for a moment, I need to discuss something."

A few minutes later, Tang Shun knocked on the door and came in.

"Professor, are you looking for me?"

"Sit down," Yang Ping gestured. "There are two things. First, regarding the preliminary intention to adjust the person in charge of the X-2 project, Jiang Jitong recommended Chen Xiao, and I agree with his recommendation, but we need to talk to Chen Xiao himself first, and we also need to consider the team's reaction. The project meeting originally scheduled for next week will be postponed. You should prepare a contingency plan to ensure that no matter what the final decision is, the project work will continue uninterrupted and morale will remain high."

A hint of surprise flashed across Tang Shun's eyes. He nodded and said, "I understand. Dr. Jiang's recommendation is very insightful. Chen Xiao's abilities are indeed outstanding. I will prepare communication and transition plans. However, I think Chen Xiao's abilities are also very good, especially after his experience with the new project. He may not even realize it himself."

“Yes, I think so too. The second thing,” Yang Ping thought for a moment and said, “I’d like to arrange a small-scale, high-level academic exchange meeting soon. It shouldn’t be limited to our existing partner institutions. We can invite some young biomedical experts who have returned from overseas and are currently working in top institutions at home and abroad, especially those involved in cutting-edge fields such as gene technology and cell therapy. The format can be flexible, focusing on in-depth discussions, and the number of participants should be kept to ten or less. You can send out invitations in the name of the institute or personally, and see who are suitable candidates in China or online for in-depth exchanges. The focus should be on those who are truly talented, have active minds, and can spark new ideas.”

After a moment's thought, Tang Shun asked, "I'll arrange this."

Yang Ping then said, "By the way, remember to put Jiang Jitong and Chen Xiao on the list of participants, so that they can listen and speak more."

Tang Shun immediately understood Yang Ping's deeper meaning and nodded: "Okay, Professor. I'll get to it right away and make the arrangements. I'll try to get it organized within two weeks."

"Thanks for your hard work."

After Tang Shun left, Yang Ping pondered for a moment, then picked up his phone, found Chen Xiao's number, and sent a short message: "Chen Xiao, would it be convenient for you to come to my office at nine o'clock tomorrow morning? I'd like to hear your thoughts on some cutting-edge research questions."

Chen Xiao quickly replied, "Okay, Professor Yang, I'll be there at nine o'clock tomorrow morning."

After dealing with these matters, Yang Ping finally turned his attention back to the clinical surgical plan that he hadn't finished reading.

At 9:00 AM the following morning.

Chen Xiao knocked on Yang Ping's office door right on time. "Professor Yang, you wanted to see me?"

"Sit down, Chen Xiao." Yang Ping looked up from his documents, a gentle smile on his face. "How have you been adjusting to work lately? Old Xiang specifically asked about you last time he came."

"Thank you for your concern, Professor and Professor Xiang. I've adapted very well to the work environment and pace here. The team atmosphere is great, and I'm learning a lot." Chen Xiao's reply was appropriate and sincere.

“You’ll get used to it. I’ve called you here today to talk about some future plans for the X-2 project.” Yang Ping got to the point. “This project has made groundbreaking progress, but the road ahead is equally crucial, and even more complex. It involves matching X-2 with the vaccine, in-depth optimization, clinical translation, and even future industrialization and responding to a broader international stage.”

Chen Xiao sat up straight and listened attentively.

“We need to find a suitable leader for the project to be responsible for its subsequent progress and daily decision-making.” Yang Ping observed Chen Xiao’s expression. “Dr. Jiang Jitong recommended you to me.”

A flicker of surprise crossed Chen Xiao's eyes; clearly, this suggestion was completely unexpected. He quickly composed himself, not immediately responding, but cautiously asking, "Dr. Jiang is exceptionally talented and most familiar with the project; it's only natural that he should be in charge. I don't quite understand..."

Yang Ping briefly relayed Jiang Jitong's main considerations to Chen Xiao, especially his thoughts on the challenges the project would face in the future and his assessment of the person in charge's capabilities, omitting, of course, the specific details of Jiang Jitong's self-analysis.

“Dr. Jiang believes that you have unique advantages in grasping the essence of cutting-edge science, interdisciplinary thinking, dealing with complex situations, and international perspective. He is willing to fully assist you.” After Yang Ping finished speaking, he looked at Chen Xiao quietly.

Chen Xiao remained silent for a moment. He didn't show any joy at being promoted; instead, he frowned slightly and fell into rapid thought. A few minutes later, he raised his head and looked at Yang Ping with honest eyes.

“Professor Yang, first of all, I am very grateful for Dr. Jiang’s recognition and recommendation. This surprised me and also made me feel a lot of pressure.” Chen Xiao spoke slowly and carefully, choosing her words carefully. “Dr. Jiang’s analysis of the project’s future challenges is very insightful, and I basically agree with it. My experiences abroad may indeed offer different perspectives in some aspects. However…”

He then shifted his tone, becoming more earnest: "I think Dr. Jiang may have underestimated his own abilities and irreplaceable value. As a newcomer, my familiarity with many project details, the strengths and integration process of each team member, and the collaborative network within the laboratory and even in related fields nationwide is far inferior to his. The smooth transition and efficient operation of the project cannot be separated from this deep understanding. Moreover, I greatly admire Dr. Jiang's coordination skills, resilience in tackling challenges, and understanding and execution of Professor Yang's overall approach during the most difficult period of the project. In fact, and most importantly, I think his abilities in many aspects have surpassed mine, for example, he has a more advanced grasp of certain research methods than I do. I believe he is fully capable of leading this project; what he lacks is perhaps some experience in facing more complex situations and a broader perspective, rather than the ability itself."

Yang listened quietly, his admiration growing stronger. This young man was not only talented, but also possessed a broad perspective and a fair heart. Like Jiang Jitong, he was not blinded by self-interest, but calmly analyzed what was most beneficial to the project, and generously affirmed the value of his colleagues and acknowledged his own shortcomings.

Although Jiang Jitong uses inferior equipment and has no experience studying abroad, his current research ideas and technologies are actually top-notch.

"Your thinking is insightful and demonstrates excellent teamwork," Yang Ping praised. "I am well aware of Jiang Jitong's abilities."

Yang Ping leaned forward slightly: "You two recommend each other. How about this, I plan to hold a small-scale academic conference soon, and you can both attend. After the conference, you can discuss and decide who will be in charge."

“Okay, that’s a safer approach.” Chen Xiao finally nodded solemnly. “Very good.” Yang Ping smiled. “Go ahead, and when you have time, talk to Jiang Jitong. Discuss this matter further after you both fully understand each other.”

Chen Xiao stood up, bowed slightly to Yang Ping, and then turned and left the office.

A few days later, thanks to Tang Shun's efficient management, a small, high-level academic salon was held in a quiet conference room at the Sanbo Institute.

The invitees included young talents who had just returned from Harvard and Stanford laboratories to join top domestic institutions, Chinese scientists holding important positions in the R&D centers of multinational pharmaceutical companies, and two young scholars who had grown up in China but had already made a name for themselves in top international journals.

Yang Ping personally presided over the meeting, and several prominent figures, including Professor Su and Academician Xiang, were also invited to attend.

The salon focused on the theme of "Challenges and Opportunities of Next-Generation Biomedical Technologies." The discussion went straight to the point from the beginning, and was both intense and constructive.

Participants discussed cutting-edge technologies such as gene editing, cell therapy, and the disruptive role of AI in biomedical research and development.

At first, Jiang Jitong mostly listened. He heard those overseas-returned scholars fluently introduce the latest international trends, cite the latest top papers, and talk about the problems they encountered in the laboratory. As he listened, he realized that although he had never been abroad, he knew all of these cutting-edge knowledge, and not just in bits and pieces, but systematically.

For example, he may not have read a certain paper, but some of the knowledge in the paper is already deeply rooted in his mind, and he understands it even better than the speaker.

He himself found it strange. How could this be? Where did he receive this kind of education? He himself didn't know. How could he seem to know everything? He felt like he had a kind of all-knowing understanding.

In particular, there was a scholar who had just returned from Harvard. He gave a lecture on the most advanced knowledge and methods that could not be found in academic papers. Jiang Jitong was able to recognize this knowledge immediately. Not only did he know it, but he also understood it. This understanding was not superficial; it was a thorough grasp that allowed him to apply it flexibly.

When it was Chen Xiao's turn to speak, his presentation focused on cutting-edge technological insights and cross-disciplinary connections. He extended the role of gene editing and vaccine enhancers to the broader fields of immune metabolic regulation and epigenetic memory, proposing some imaginative future applications. The depth and breadth of his thinking were truly admirable. At the same time, drawing on his observations in foreign laboratories, he calmly analyzed the current delicate balance of cooperation and competition in the international biotechnology field, with competition increasingly intensifying. He cautioned that while pursuing independent innovation, it is crucial to avoid working in isolation and to skillfully utilize international rules and resources. This drew enthusiastic applause.

When Jiang Jitong spoke, he compiled some of the methods he had learned in the experiment into a PPT and shared it with everyone. He thought it was just ordinary knowledge, but he did not expect it to cause a great response from the participants. His attention was even higher than that of Chen Xiao. Many scholars actively asked him questions, and he answered them one by one. Some scholars even said that Jiang Jitong's answer solved a problem that had troubled them for many years, and more than one person said so.

This puzzled Jiang Jitong greatly. He had never been abroad and had never been involved in any cutting-edge research. Yet these top scholars admired him so much. From their eyes, it was clear that this was not just superficial banter, but genuine admiration.

Looking at Jiang Jitong and Chen Xiao's performance, Yang Ping nodded slowly. He had achieved his goal of holding this academic conference.

The salon lasted a full day. At its end, the participants were still eager to continue, exchanging contact information. Several overseas-returned scholars approached Jiang Jitong, expressing that his practical experience was invaluable and hoping to maintain communication and even explore potential collaborations. A local young scholar patted Jiang Jitong on the shoulder and said, "Dr. Jiang, what you've done at the Third National University of California, Sanya is truly solid, hardcore work, solving real problems. It's no less valuable than us following our bosses abroad and producing papers, and perhaps even more valuable. Moreover, your research methods are clearly ahead of ours."

That evening, Jiang Jitong stayed alone in the laboratory. Instead of immediately throwing himself into work as usual, he made himself a strong cup of tea, sat by the window, and reflected on the details of the salon during the day.

Through in-depth exchanges, he discovered that his international colleagues, whom he had once considered "high-level" and "unprecedented," faced many similar fundamental scientific problems and engineering challenges. Their strengths lay not only in earlier access to cutting-edge tools and information, but also in the platform resources and existing expertise they possessed. Furthermore, through his experience on the X-2 project, he not only rivaled, but in some respects surpassed, those with the resilience to solve real-world problems, the flexibility to create methods under limited conditions, and a deep understanding of the entire project chain.

Moreover, he discovered that he knew everything they said, but they seemed not to understand some of the very common knowledge he shared, and kept asking questions.

Where did he get all this knowledge from? It couldn't have been born in his head, could it? He thought and thought, and suddenly something came to mind.

During the time they were working on a new research topic with Professor Yang, Professor Yang provided them with a lot of materials to read and personally gave them lectures and answered their questions. These seemingly routine interactions subtly influenced them, continuously feeding the best and latest knowledge into their minds.

He finally understood!

All of this knowledge comes from Professor Yang. It is not fragmented or complex, but rather it has been selected and reorganized by Professor Yang and then systematically taught to them in a popular language.

No wonder he understands everything others say so naturally, as if it were a familiar thing to him.

An unprecedented and solid confidence slowly rose from the bottom of my heart. This was not arrogance, but a clear understanding of my own abilities and position based on objective comparison and deep self-reflection.

He is now at the forefront of the world in terms of knowledge and research methods. The laboratory he works in is a world-class laboratory, the research topic he is studying is a top-notch topic, and the professor he works with, Professor Yang, is one of the world's top professors.

But because I'm exposed to all of this every day, it feels so ordinary that I don't even realize it.

The fact that he uses outdated experimental equipment and instruments actually proves their superiority in a way. To produce better results than others with outdated equipment and instruments—isn't that a methodological advantage?

He was actually more suited to take charge of this project himself than Chen Xiao, and now he was convinced of this. He decided to talk to Professor Yang again.