Chapter 261 - 204: The Lecture Begins, Identity Exposed: Wu Ting, Wu Ting

Chapter 261: Chapter 204: The Lecture Begins, Identity Exposed: Wu Ting, Wu Ting

Wu Ting was even younger than he had imagined.

Dean Song heard the sparse applause and chuckled to himself. ’Just wait,’ he thought. ’When you see all these pharmaceutical companies fawning over Wu Ting, showering him with compliments and invitations, you’ll regret your lukewarm reaction just now.’

Dean Song had been stunned by Wu Ting’s accomplishments several times recently, and he was eager to see the looks on the faces of these teachers and students when Wu Ting became the center of attention.

Finally, Dean Song made the introduction:

"Next, let’s invite the first company of our lecture series, a well-known local pharmaceutical company from our very own Xiao City—the chairman of Jin Pharmaceutical Group, Ms. Jin Yihong, to the stage to speak!"

Hearing the name Jin Pharmaceutical Group, the crowd still gave the appropriate respect and encouragement.

After all, it was a local pharmaceutical group. Although they were just background noise and cannon fodder for this lecture, being able to share the stage with three world-class pharmaceutical companies was already an honor in itself.

The teachers and students present also held great admiration for Chairman Jin Yihong.

The students who had taken Professor Jin’s immunology class were especially enthusiastic, cheering loudly.

Chairman Jin had a very dignified and elegant appearance. She wore a modified Chinese-style outfit—a short jacket over a qipao—that was visually comfortable and conveyed a sense of harmonious beauty.

Choosing not to wear a major international brand, but rather a custom outfit with Chinese elements, also demonstrated Jin Pharmaceutical Group’s confidence in traditional culture and national attire.

Chairman Jin began her speech with grace and composure. She already had countless ties to Jinggang University, so coming here felt as natural and welcoming as returning home. She went on to share some amusing anecdotes from her entrepreneurial journey, as well as the various achievements and influence Jin Pharmaceutical Group had gained over the years.

As Jin Yihong spoke eloquently, the teachers and students in the audience could feel the chairman’s personal charisma, as well as the strength and confidence of a national enterprise.

Everyone’s opinion of Jin Pharmaceutical Group improved significantly.

Even the representatives from the Jin Country District of the other three major pharmaceutical groups, who were waiting backstage, expressed their profound respect for the woman.

Xie Bin watched Jin Yihong with great admiration. ’To build a national enterprise to this level... that’s truly remarkable!’

If it weren’t for their competitive relationship, Xie Bin would have loved to have a good chat with Jin Yihong.

After finishing her presentation on Jin Pharmaceutical Group, Jin Yihong changed the subject to the much-anticipated benefits package.

"To thank Jinggang University Medical College for this invitation and to further strengthen our university-enterprise cooperation, our group will be offering thirty targeted positions. We welcome current students and graduates of Jinggang University to apply."

"These thirty positions will be open until filled, and this batch of roles will have a starting annual salary of 350,000..."

Hearing Jin Yihong’s announcement, the students erupted in cheers.

An annual salary of 350,000, and thirty spots offered just like that—it was a truly sincere gesture. This was undoubtedly an excellent opportunity, especially for students whose homes were in Xiao City or Jin Province!

After announcing these regular positions, Jin Yihong turned her gaze to Wu Ting in the audience and made a very sincere invitation:

"Of course, the most important part of today’s lecture is our group’s sincere invitation to Dr. Wu Ting from the graduate program to serve as a special scientific advisor for Jin Pharmaceutical Group, with a starting annual salary of 5 million... Furthermore, after this lecture, our group intends to engage in deep, sincere collaboration with Dr. Wu Ting on his research projects..."

At the words of Chairman Jin Yihong, everyone present was stunned.

"A consultant position with an annual salary of five million? And deep collaboration on his research?"

"What is going on?!"

But what was even more incomprehensible was that Wu Ting stood up, took a microphone, and conveyed his response directly to Jin Yihong:

"Thank you for your appreciation and invitation, Chairman Jin. I will consider it carefully and give you a clear answer after the lecture."

Chairman Jin, however, had an expression that suggested this was entirely expected. She replied in a gentle and patient tone:

"Of course, Dr. Wu. I look forward to our collaboration."

After saying this, Chairman Jin walked gracefully off the stage.

In the lecture hall, everyone was dumbfounded, and then an uproar erupted.

Those who knew Wu Ting well, like Yan Xi and Wang Nanjin, were especially in disbelief.

’What incredible thing has Wu Ting been up to behind our backs?’

The teachers and students present found it even harder to understand. It felt as if Jin Pharmaceutical Group’s entire presentation was just to please this Wu Ting, and those thirty high-paying positions seemed more like a bonus gift to curry favor with him and Jinggang University Medical College.

"Who the hell is this Wu Ting!"

In the crowd, among the ranks of Jin Pharmaceutical Group’s staff, Chai Ming watched the one-on-one exchange between his own chairman and Wu Ting, his mind going completely blank.

His mouth trembled. ’Is... is this really my unremarkable high school classmate, Wu Ting?’

’Why would our group’s chairman speak to him so respectfully and humbly, offering such unimaginably top-tier terms?’

’That’s five million a year!’

Chai Ming felt he could no longer comprehend what league Wu Ting was in.

A few days ago, it was bureau chiefs, department heads, and various leaders from Fan City fawning over and thanking Wu Ting. Now, this entire lecture seemed to revolve around him.

’What on earth did Wu Ting research to cause all this?!’

The doctors from City First Hospital watching the live stream were also, every single one of them, dumbstruck.