I am devoted to scientific research, but you want to trick me into having a love relationship?

Chapter 785 Zhang Zhigao: Are you trying to switch jobs?

Southwest Institute of Nuclear Physics, Director's Office.

Zhang Zhigao stared in disbelief at the resignation letter that Shao Yilin handed him.

"Resign?"

“Yes, Professor.” Shao Yilin nodded.

"you"

Zhang Zhigao stared at his prized student, unable to react for a long time. He had just called the people who went to Kyoto back yesterday, and today someone resigned, and it was his own apprentice.
He paused, as if he had thought of something, and asked with a stern face, "You want to go to the Materials Research Institute?"

"Yes."

Shao Yilin did not hide anything, "I know there is a conflict between you and Professor Xu, but the construction of the demonstration reactor is a rare opportunity, and I still want to go and give it a try."

Zhang Zhigao was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Leave your resignation letter with me for now, and think it over. Once the upgrade and renovation of Circulation 3 is completed, it will be your time to shine."

"No need to think about it anymore, I've already made up my mind these past few days."

Shao Yilin shook his head and said.

He had been thinking about it for more than a month and finally decided to resign. Although he felt guilty for letting Zhang Zhigao down, he now wanted to pursue his own ideals.

Zhang Zhigao fell silent again.

Having spent more than ten years together, he still understands Shao Yilin's personality. He is usually kind and gentle, but once he has made up his mind, he will not easily change it.

He didn't say anything more, but picked up a pen from the side and signed his name on the resignation letter.

"Thank you for your guidance and care over the years."

Shao Yilin, holding his resignation letter, bowed deeply to Zhang Zhigao.

Although he resigned and their research philosophies differ now, he still has genuine respect for Zhang Zhigao, who was his mentor who taught and guided him.

Zhang Zhigao's expression was complicated. "Do a good job over there."

After Dr. Shao Yilin graduated, he followed him and was considered his last disciple.

He had imagined that this kid would lead his own research group in the future, but he never expected it to be in this way.
"Thank you, Professor. I will not tarnish the reputation of our side."

Shao Yilin left.

Zhang Zhigao sighed helplessly. Yes, he and Xu Qingzhou didn't get along, and Shao Yilin was also his disciple, but he hadn't gone so far as to obstruct the records.

but
Zhang Zhigao could only manage a wry smile.

The departure of his star pupil was far more disheartening than the achievements made in Kyoto.

I just brought people back from Kyoto, and I got slapped in the face.
dong dong~
Just as Zhang Zhigao was feeling indignant, there was another knock on the door.

He personally recruited Chen Qiguang, an expert in superconducting magnets, a year ago.

"Old Chen."

Zhang Zhigao composed himself and poured tea for Chen Qiguang.

Chen Qiguang stroked the tea, took a sip, and praised, "Good tea indeed."

Zhang Zhigao smiled and said, "If you like, take some back with you later."

"I won't take the tea. I'll have a couple more cups this time. I'm afraid I won't have as much time to come here for tea in the future."

"Old Chen, what's wrong with you?"

Chen Qiguang wasted no more time, put down his teacup, and said directly, "Old Zhang, I'm here to say goodbye."

Zhang Zhigao looked at his old friend and smiled wryly: "You're also planning to go to Kyoto?"

"Kyoto?"

Chen Qiguang paused for a moment, then shook his head. "I don't want to go through all that trouble. I want to go back to Zheda University to teach, to use this old body of mine to contribute some of my remaining energy and to cultivate some talent for the country."

He knew that Zhang Zhigao was referring to the Kyoto Institute of Materials.

Nowadays, quite a few people in the field of fusion are heading there.

But he realized he no longer had that idea. Building the demonstration reactor was frontline work, and so was cultivating talent in the fusion field—in the long run, even the most crucial. "Old Chen," he said, "I know we've had many disagreements over the past year, but truth becomes clearer through debate. At least the current outcome is good. The HL-3 upgrade is progressing smoothly, and the institute needs manpower."

"Old Zhang, you don't need to persuade me. I've already thought this through."

Chen Qiguang shook his head and sighed, "These days, young people are getting more and more capable. I feel at ease handing over my current work to them."

After a few seconds of pause, he continued, "Old Zhang, maybe you can try trusting them too."

After finishing his tea, Chen Qiguang didn't linger and got up to leave, leaving Zhang Zhigao alone in the large office once again.

"Trust young people"

Zhang Zhigao sighed, a bitter feeling rising within him. He knew that Chen Qiguang was referring to Xu Qingzhou in Kyoto, who was also a young researcher in their institute.

Those who spearheaded the introduction and collaboration of Qiankun-1 technology were mostly young people from the institute.

They are radical, energetic, and daring.
But in his case, the word "reckless" could also be used to describe him.

Inside the office, Zhang Zhigao sat forlornly.

"Could it be."

"I was really wrong."

graduate School.

Xu Qingzhou handed over the task of miniaturizing the tokamak to Li Yi, who had just been named a National Outstanding Young Scientist last year.

In the past two years, in addition to the three pillars Zhao Shengwen, Zheng Xu and Ren Nan, Wang Wei, Li Yi, Hu Jingxuan, Hong Yayu and others have also become capable of standing on their own.

Many of these individuals have already been recognized as outstanding young talents or outstanding young talents.

The institute's main project at present is still the construction of the demonstration reactor, so Ren Nan and other key personnel still need to take charge of this part of the work first.

"I think I'm also part of the 10,000-person plan."

Xu Qingzhou sipped his coffee. "Next year, I might try to see if I can change my title, like academician or something."

To be honest, he didn't really care that much about these titles.

More than titles, ability will prove everything.

At this moment, Ji Yunshi came in again.

"This is the grouping of the newly hired researchers. Please take a look and see if there are any changes you can make."

"So be it."

Xu Qingzhou glanced at the general situation and said, "I only have one requirement: a strict assessment process. Anyone who doesn't meet the standards during the internship will be kicked out."

"Good, the quality of this group of researchers is quite good."

Ji Yunshi said with a smile that they all have more than one year of experience.

The talent pool in the field of fusion is extremely limited. Their recruitment requirements include postdoctoral fellowships plus more than one year of experience, which is already considered demanding.

After Xu Qingzhou and Ji Yunshi finished discussing the recruitment, Xu Qingzhou handed him a document from the corner of the table, saying, "Take a look at this first."

Kyoto Institute for Advanced Study?

Ji Yunshi took the documents and glanced at them.

"Yes."

Xu Qingzhou nodded and said, "Actually, I've been thinking about preparing for the Kyoto Advanced Research Institute for a while now. All the projects are on track, and it's time to expand."

"Yes, after nearly two years of development, the research institute is no longer as poor as it used to be, and it has the basic conditions to build an advanced research institute."

Ji Yunshi looked through the framework written by Xu Qingzhou and had no objections.

The Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) at Princeton focuses on theoretical research, and the Kyoto Institute for Advanced Study follows the same direction.

"We plan to focus on interdisciplinary and free exploration, which can both cultivate interdisciplinary talents and fully stimulate the initiative of researchers."

In Xu Qingzhou's plan, there are a total of five core academic departments. In addition to the current Institute of Materials Science, there are also the Institute of Mathematical Sciences, the Institute of Theoretical Natural Sciences, the Institute of Frontier Interdisciplinary Sciences, and the Institute of History and Social Sciences.

(End of this chapter)