My Siheyuan Shelter

Chapter 525: Academician Zeng

"Second grandpa, why did you come to my house?"

The little lion cried out immediately.

"Second grandpa misses the little lion."

Xu Dong put down the gift and picked up the little guy.

"Hee hee, the little lion misses the second grandpa too."

Mother Pan came over with a plate of peanuts: "Director Xu, eat peanuts, they were just fried yesterday."

"Thank you sister-in-law!"

Xu Dong stretched out his hand and grabbed a handful of peanuts, peeled several in a row, ate a few by himself, and stuffed the rest into the little lion's mouth.

"Should we eat here at noon today? The food is almost cooked."

"Okay, then excuse me."

Xu Dong looked at his watch, it was almost twelve o'clock at noon, and it would take at least half an hour to go back, so it's better to deal with it here.

"Don't disturb, just wait a moment, dinner will be served soon."

Pan's mother moved very quickly, and after a while, the food was put on the dining table. Although it was not as good as her own, there was still plenty of fish and meat.

Xu Dong carried the little lion to the bathroom to wash his hands, and then sat down on the edge of the dining table.

Not long after sitting down, the boss finally arrived home.

"The busy man is finally willing to come back?"

Xu Dong joked.

Xu Bin handed the little tiger to his daughter, and replied with a smile: "Small business, the store is basically full of repeat customers, it's better not to close the store."

"How's business this morning?"

"It's okay. After selling two laptops and a dozen mobile phones, I almost earned one-third of this month's rent."

In the past two or three years, with the improvement of the economic situation, broadband and mobile phone fees have been reduced a lot, and the turnover of digital stores has also increased.

Xu Dong nodded: "Not bad, no wonder you are reluctant to close the door."

"It's better during the Chinese New Year, and it's far worse than usual." Xu Bin waved his hand.

"Hurry up and wash your hands, dinner is ready."

Tan Aifang came over and urged.

After lunch, everyone chatted while eating.

The topic mainly focused on Tan Bangxiang's wedding and Pan Jun's return home date.

"Where is Pan Jun performing his mission now?"

Xu Dong asked curiously.

"On the west coast of the Philippines."

Xu Jingyi replied.

"How did you run so far?"

"Uncle, the Suez Canal has been suspended, and the current trade routes have to bypass the Cape of Good Hope. Recently, the situation in Oufei is unstable, and the entire route is in urgent need of escort."

Xu Dong patted his head, how could he forget this.

In recent years, along with the sharp drop in sea level, there have been a series of consequences.

The suspension of the canal is only the beginning.

According to expert predictions, if this trend continues, within 20 years, Nisang will become one with the Southern Dynasties, and what's more, the entire South Daxia Sea will become a semi-enclosed inland sea.

At that time, starting from Yanjing, you can even take the train directly to the Kangaroo Country, which is simply unimaginable.

Tan Aifang worried: "Is there any danger?"

"Mother-in-law, don't worry, no matter how powerful the pirates are, they are nothing compared to warships, and nothing will happen." Pan's mother quickly comforted her.

"It's fine!"

Tan Aifang patted her chest.

……

In the afternoon, Xu Dong went out with his father again.

The father and son are going to visit Academician Zeng, who is an authoritative expert in seaweed research and a leader highly respected by Professor Huang.

A few days ago, Dad Xu asked Mayor He to help lead the line, but the other party was very busy and only had time to rest on the first day of the new year.

Arrived at the community where Academician Zeng lived.

Dad Xu couldn't help feeling emotional: "I didn't expect Academician Zeng to live in a public rental house. It seems that it is not easy to convince the other party!"

"It's just a consultant, it shouldn't be difficult."

Xu Dong looked very confident.

"It's not as simple as you think. I asked someone before. This Academician Zeng is a bit old-fashioned and rarely socializes. If Mayor He didn't help himself this time, we wouldn't even have the chance to meet."

"Father, since you're here, please rest assured!" Xu Dong raised the gift in his hand, "Is that okay? Let's go in and see it and we'll know."

Chatting and chatting, the destination has arrived.

Father Xu looked at the note in his hand: "508, that's right, this is the one."

"Dad, knock on the door quickly!"

Xu Dong urged.

He carried a big bag in each hand, which together weighed at least thirty or forty catties.

In order to show sincerity, the father and son worked hard.

"Dong dong dong..."

Dad Xu knocked on the door calmly.

The person who opened the door was an elderly aunt who seemed to be Academician Zeng's wife.

"Excuse me, is this the home of Academician Zeng?"

"Yes, you are?"

"Hi, my name is Xu Changming, and my son Xu Dong is next to me. Let's talk to Academician Zeng about something."

"Which unit are you from?"

Father Xu was about to answer, but Xu Dong couldn't stand his father's procrastination, so he interjected directly: "Auntie, we are from Xinke Seaweed, and we have already made an appointment with Academician Zeng."

"Really? Then come in quickly!"

Hearing that it was an appointment in advance, Mrs. Zeng welcomed the two of them in immediately.

As soon as Xu Dong entered the room, he couldn't wait to throw two large bags of gifts on the table. It was so heavy that his palms were red.

Academician Zeng's house is very small, only about [-] to [-] square meters. The old couple should live alone, and no one else was seen in the house.

"Old man, there are guests at home."

Mrs. Zeng shouted loudly.

Immediately afterwards, Academician Zeng came out of the study with an impatient expression on his face. Sure enough, as Dad Xu said, he didn't look very easy to deal with.

"You are?"

"Academician Zeng, hello, sorry to bother you!" Dad Xu quickly introduced himself: "I am Xu Changming, the person in charge of Xinke Seaweed. We made an appointment to meet this afternoon."

Academician Zeng immediately reacted.

"I remembered. You were introduced by Mayor He, right?"

"That's right." Father Xu nodded.

"Come in with me, let's go into the house and talk."

The father and son walked into the bedroom, and Academician Zeng closed the door behind him.

Xu Dong looked around the bedroom.

It should not be called a bedroom, but a study is more appropriate. There are three rows of bookshelves in the small room, and the bookshelves are densely packed with professional books and various periodicals.

There is a desk by the window, and the other party was still working just now, and he didn't even turn off his laptop.

Dad Xu took out his business card, and didn't want Academician Zeng to wave his hand directly: "Don't be ridiculous, just tell me if you have anything to say!"

Father Xu put the business card on the table beside him with a little embarrassment, then took out a document from his briefcase and handed it over.

"Academician Zeng, this is our company's project information, please give me some pointers."

The materials are carefully prepared by Professor Huang.

Academician Zeng did not refuse, and took it over to study it carefully.

During this period, Mrs. Zeng brought in two cups of tea.

After more than half an hour, Academician Zeng finally raised his head: "Your research and development project is good and has great potential for development. If it succeeds, its influence will not be less than that of hybrid rice."

"I'm overwhelmed!" Dad Xu said modestly.

"I'm not lying, believe it or not."

"Uh, Academician Zeng, with your words, I feel relieved."

Academician Zeng put down the documents in his hand, and asked solemnly: "I have read the documents, so tell me, what do you need from me?"

"Academician Zeng." Xu Dong hurriedly replied, "We want to invite you to join our company to complete this project together."

Even though he knew that the chances were low, he still wanted to try it. Did the other party really agree?
Professor Huang himself said that if Academician Zeng is willing to join the research and development team, he is willing to step down and let the talented person serve as the other party's deputy.

Academician Zeng shook his head without the slightest hesitation: "I've let you down. I have my own job and I won't resign voluntarily. You should hire someone else!"

"Don't rush to refuse, why don't you listen to our conditions first, our company is willing to provide a 5.00% equity reward, and every year there is..."

"Don't waste your saliva, I won't agree."

"Academician Zeng, if you have a new project in hand, we are also willing to provide research and development funds, and even directly approve the project."

Xu Dong didn't want to give up easily.

An excellent scientific research leader is really important.

Academician Zeng still shook his head: "I'm not short of funds right now, so you don't need to persuade me anymore."

"Academician Zeng, we sincerely invite you."

Father Xu quickly agreed.

"I appreciate your kindness, but I really can't leave." Academician Zeng remained unmoved.

Xu Dong couldn't help but sighed.

"Since the full-time job is not good, how about a part-time job?"

"Part-time work is not good either, I simply can't spare that much time, and our unit has regulations that prohibit part-time work outside."

"What about the consultant? Is this the head office?"

"Consultant? Not even a consultant. I really don't have time. There are many people who study seaweed in China. You might as well find someone else!"

Academician Zeng thought about it and refused.

The reason is simple. The research and development of this project is very difficult. It is not like a private company can complete it. He does not want to waste energy.

Xu Dong became impatient: "Academician Zeng, the total investment in this project of our company is as high as 30 billion yuan. We really want to make some achievements, please help!"

"30 billion? You didn't lie to me?"

Academician Zeng suddenly became serious.

To engage in scientific research, in fact, what you are fighting for is funding. 30 billion is definitely not a small number. If it is placed in the related fields of seaweed research, it is almost equivalent to the total national budget for five or six years.

Moreover, most of these budgets are spent on breeding projects such as "kelp" and "seaweed", and not even one-tenth of other aspects.

"Jade algae series" is different from ordinary kelp farming. This is a subversive technology. With 30 billion research and development funds, it may really be able to make a name for itself.

"Academician Zeng, what my third child said is true. If you don't believe it, you can call Mayor He and ask Mayor He. The city has also invested [-]% of the shares. This cannot be faked."

Dad Xu helped to persuade.

"Okay, I will find someone to investigate. If what you say is true, I will accept this 'consultant' without you paying a penny."

Academician Zeng nodded seriously.

"How can this work?"

"I have my own salary, which is enough. If you have the heart, try to raise as much money as possible. Although this project has great potential, tens of billions is far from enough."

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(End of this chapter)