Chapter 2709 - 1683: Brotherhood Lies Within the Heart

Chapter 2709: Chapter 1683: Brotherhood Lies Within the Heart

"Hey! Look, who is this?"

Principal’s office.

The Principal of East University, with frost at his temples, quickly put down his thermos cup, couldn’t even bother to drink the water, and stood up immediately.

"Sit down, sit down."

Jiang Chen, who had just taken off his mask, couldn’t take it, and quickly declined, "Principal Lu, please don’t do this."

"Hey, President Jiang is here, it’s what I should do."

Principal Lu forcibly pulled Jiang Chen to sit on the sofa chair, "Why didn’t you inform us in advance when you came back to school? This isn’t negligence."

Jiang Chen smiled helplessly, but he was used to it. A few years ago, when he was studying at East University, the other party was just as "easy-going", not like a senior official at all.

Indeed.

The principal of a university holds a rank.

"What would you like? Biluochun or Tieguanyin? Although they’re not the best teas, they suffice."

"I’m just here to see you. If you do this, I won’t dare to come again in the future."

Once a teacher, always a teacher.

Although Principal Lu never taught him a class, Jiang Chen remembered his kindness clearly.

According to regulations, scholarships are given to students who are excellent both in character and academics.

But what defines excellence in character and academics is evaluated by people.

So although he originally just came to take a stroll and relax, Jiang Chen decided to come to the principal’s office for a sit-down.

"Isn’t it rare for you to come by? You’ve contributed so much to East University, as the principal, I can’t be negligent."

"You’re being too formal, if it wasn’t for the nurturing I received at East University, how would I be where I am today."

Principal Lu is approachable.

And so is Jiang Chen.

Principal Lu laughed heartily, "From the first moment I saw you, I knew you were a student worth investing in."

"Who doesn’t know Principal Lu always has keen judgment?"

Principal Lu’s smile grew more triumphant, he proudly touched his chin, but unfortunately, he didn’t have a beard, and then for some reason, sighed wistfully.

"It’s a pity, since your graduation, East University hasn’t seen a student as interesting as you."

Interesting.

Jiang Chen smiled wryly, then said, "No way, I just met a very intriguing girl just now."

"Oh? Which year, which class?"

"I don’t know. But she was reading ’Cloud Theory’."

"Is that so? Must be a literature student."

Look.

Not to blame Jiang Chen for having stereotypes, even Principal Lu, whose virtue is equal to his position, thinks so.

"She said she isn’t. But I think she is. Principal Lu, don’t lose heart, East University is still teeming with talents."

"Hehe."

Skipping the idle talk, Principal Lu’s tone shifted, stopping the banter, "Jiang Chen, the research collaboration project we discussed last time, it’s been a while, isn’t it time to kick it off?"

Jiang Chen was confused, "What project? Principal Lu, did we discuss it?"

"Why wouldn’t we have? I’ve talked it over with Luo Peng, he agreed. Your company funds it, we handle the research, the achievements belong to both parties. He said we just need your signature."

Is there such a thing?

Luo Peng never mentioned it to him at all.

Jiang Chen remained calm, unflustered, "When did Luo Peng promise you?"

"About half a year ago, we’ve been waiting."

Almost instantly, Jiang Chen realized what happened.

Probably Luo Peng was too embarrassed to refuse, so used him as a scapegoat.

"He didn’t check with you? I’ve already notified everyone..."

No wonder he was so enthusiastic earlier.

Turns out he was treated as the God of Wealth.

Alright.

Just a joke.

Is East Sea University short on money?

After decades since its founding, countless exceptional individuals have been produced. If Principal Lu wants, a mere call to action yields plenty willing to generously support.

The school is never lacking in talents.

Whereas talents are scarce resources in society.

So businesses are very willing to collaborate with universities.

"How much did he agree to contribute?"

"One billion."

Luo Peng certainly opens up generously, as it’s not him who has to deliver, right?

"Jiang Chen, isn’t there any difficulty? Your Tianci’s operation condition is quite good."

Principal Lu earnestly said, "It’s not just throwing money away, these selected projects are at the forefront internationally and possess immense commercial value."

Being put on the spot, Jiang Chen could only ask, "Which projects?"

"For instance, visualized memory, converting memories into 3D images through fMRI scans, enabling breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s treatment. And the biology department’s glowing plant research, through gene editing to make plants naturally glow at night, samples have been cultivated that sustain glowing for 24 hours, which, once successful, will change the future of urban lighting. I think the most anticipated are the emotion-adjusting glasses. This project is highly creative, using microcurrent stimulation and AR technology to help regulate the wearer’s emotional state; if marketed, it can have a significant impact on the mental health of humanity. Jiang Chen, tell me, aren’t these all incredible investments?"

Hmm.

They indeed seem quite revolutionary.

But a bit far-fetched, feels like a pie in the sky.

No wonder Luo Peng was all talk and no action.

"Right, there’s also the favorable pregnancy robot. Nowadays, more and more young people face infertility, making childbirth a nationwide problem. Using micro-robot precision-guided sperm transfer could solve this major issue, sparing women the agony of IVF."

Jiang Chen hurriedly interrupted.

Having children.

Is it that difficult?

"Principal Lu, with so many grand projects, is one billion enough?"

Despite being nearly sixty, Principal Lu, full of innovative spirit, slightly raised his eyebrows, tilted his gaze at Jiang Chen, leisurely said, "If you want to provide additional funding, it’s not impossible."