"Hmph, you have the nerve to ask! I had no idea the Seventh Research Institute had become such a mess under your leadership if I hadn't come!"
Originally, Professor Xue asked him to sign the letter of introduction, but he felt it was unnecessary, since so many people's names were already there and his name wouldn't make a difference. Later, Jiang Wanqing asked him to be a witness.
Before coming, he thought it was a bit unnecessary. Such a weighty letter, how could they not acknowledge it? But it really opened his eyes!
"Mr. Lin, it's not like that..."
"I may be old, but I'm not deaf. Have you made any significant experimental achievements in recent years? It's all the same old stuff! If you continue like this, forget about catching up with developed countries; we might even be overtaken by other countries! Before he died, Old Xue left a will, and his thoughts are exactly what I'm thinking. We're old and don't have the energy to guide you step by step from scratch. A genius like Wanqing can definitely produce more results than us. Letting her come to the institute and utilize your labs and personnel is a good opportunity for you to grow; it's a blessing for you! You don't know how lucky you are. I don't know what's going on in your heads!"
Old Lin spoke at length, and no one else dared to utter a sound. After all, at his age, most of these people were his students or juniors, and his words were considered golden rules in the industry.
"Yes, Elder Lin is right. Since you have spoken, of course Comrade Jiang can use him however he wants. We will cooperate with whatever he wants to do."
"dad……"
Wang Yan was waiting for her father to vent her anger, but when this old man arrived, her father also suffered injustice.
"Shut up!" Wang Duo said in a low voice, telling her to behave.
He gritted his teeth secretly. The old geezers were all dead anyway, how long could the rest live? He would just have to respect them. As for how to do it, that was up to him.
"Wanqing, this has been resolved. Come on, I'll go with you to the lab. You've been so busy with business these past two years, have you neglected the knowledge in your head? Hahaha..."
"Then you'll have to put me to the test."
"good!"
After Professor Xue passed away, Professor Lin, who was her teacher, appeared to have a very good relationship with her. All the doubts turned into obedience with Professor Lin's strong support.
Xiao Wei breathed a sigh of relief. As expected, having ability and a powerful backer is a winning combination for anyone. She thought Jiang Wanqing needed Cheng Ran's support, but now it seems that Jiang Wanqing is her own "backbone"!
After a brief examination of Jiang Wanqing's experimental abilities, it was discovered that she had not only not regressed, but had actually improved considerably, which astonished Elder Lin.
"Good, good, good... You truly are a promising talent left behind by Lao Xue. Only you can fulfill his last wish, Wanqing. If you encounter any difficulties in the future, just contact me. As long as I am alive, I will support you. Go ahead and do it boldly. The future of scientific research depends on your generation!"
Old Lin deliberately affirmed Jiang Wanqing's abilities in front of everyone. Apart from those in Wang Duo's camp, no one else disagreed and expressed their admiration for her.
Old Chen was all smiles.
"With Elder Lin as your guarantor, we have nothing to worry about. We'll have someone issue you a pass later, so you can freely enter and leave the research institute. Comrade Wanqing, you must make good use of the institute's resources and achieve some results, so that we can see what more advanced things look like."
"Okay, I will do my best."
Jiang Wanqing also treated those who objectively acknowledged her with courtesy.
Today was just a preliminary look at the institute; I made a brief appearance, toured the place, and then left.
Cheng Ran secretly squeezed her hand.
"I still have work to do. You go back first and be careful on the road."
"Okay, I'll see Elder Lin off and then head back."
Old Lin was very low-key and refused to let anyone else take him home, only asking Jiang Wanqing to see him off.
Looking back to make sure there was no one else behind him, Old Lin sighed.
"Wanqing, do you know what the important hidden mission is that Lao Xue sent you to the research institute besides having you do experiments and produce results?"
She narrowed her eyes, a vague guess forming in her mind, but dared not say it aloud, so she shook her head.
"Please enlighten me, Elder Lin."
Old Lin waved his hand and put his hands behind his back.
"As you just saw, this small institute is rife with undercurrents, cliques, and nepotism. You're a clever, capable, and intelligent kid; you've got plenty of ideas. What Lao Xue and I mean is that you should stir things up, bring out the restless and untalented people, and then personally select a group of capable and dedicated researchers to fill the gaps."
These earnest words made her heart skip a beat. They were much the same as what she had thought. However, this task was far more burdensome than the one she was expected to accomplish. It involved the interests of too many people, and she couldn't influence them alone. Moreover, it was only a temporary solution and would inevitably lead to problems as time went on.
Even in the past life, in the 21st century, academic cliques are still a major hidden danger.
"Mr. Lin, I think I'm afraid..."
“I know you’re worried, but looking around, only you have the ability, and your partner Cheng Ran is inside, which makes things easier for you. If you’re afraid that someone will obstruct you, I’ll give you full access to my network of connections.”
Since Old Master Lin had already put it this way, Jiang Wanqing truly had no way to retreat. She clenched her hands tightly and took a breath.
"Alright, since you and Professor Xue trust me so much, I have no choice but to give it a try."
"Please, Wanqing, this is a big market that concerns the future! I know you'll definitely suffer some injustices, but if there's anything I can do to help, just come to me. This old man will definitely be on your side."
Jiang Wanqing was deeply moved by the older generation's sincerity and passion. Having lived a whole life, she was more of a pragmatist and wanted to live a peaceful life, taking care of her own small family and circle. But there are always people who take on greater responsibilities. Since they had explained the situation to her so frankly, she had no other choice.
"Okay, I understand. I will definitely do my best to help you if I need anything. I may have to bother you more often in the future."
"Hahaha...Welcome!"
As the old man and the young girl were about to part ways, the old man waved to her from inside the car.
"Don't bother seeing me off, go back."
From the upstairs window, Wang Yan watched her close relationship with Old Man Lin and was so angry she felt like she was going to grind her teeth to powder.
He thought that in his years of work experience, he could definitely outmaneuver Jiang Wanqing and make her suffer. He never expected that Jiang Wanqing had someone behind her, someone even Cheng Ran couldn't compare to. This sense of disparity was truly frustrating.
"Jiang Wanqing! You just wait! You won't have it this easy every day!"
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