In a Kyoto residence, a withered old man sat on a mahogany chair in the living room. Most of his hair had fallen out, and even his eyebrows had turned white.
There was a cup of tea on the table next to the old man, but he had no appetite for it.
His cloudy, lifeless eyes stared silently at one spot, lost in thought.
This gives off an unimaginable sense of decadence and corruption.
In fact, just a few days ago, the old man was a prominent figure at the Kyoto Energy Research Center, wielding great authority and displaying remarkable spirit.
Chen Shi, an octogenarian researcher of national treasures!
He claimed that China Energy Technology is the best, and no one dares to say that they can keep up.
Why did such a great researcher decline so rapidly, even losing the sparkle in his eyes?
The answer is self-evident.
It was precisely because of the upcoming G10 scientific research summit that his once proud disciple, Ai Jincheng, turned against him, becoming a sharp nail in China's path forward, deeply embedded in the soles of its feet.
It also touched Old Chen's heart.
These days, whenever he thinks about this matter, he feels an unbearable pain in his heart; the taste of betrayal is forever etched into his bones.
As an elderly man nearing the end of his life, Mr. Chen deeply resented his decision to suddenly claim illness and request leave just before the summit, unwilling to attend. He tossed and turned all night, struggling with this dilemma.
I've been thinking about this for a while.
He really didn't want to see his former protégé, who was so arrogant and disdainful of his compatriots, in front of him at the scientific research summit.
So Mr. Chen chose to escape.
He knew that his escapism was shameful in the eyes of the younger generation at the Energy Research Institute, and even more so in the eyes of his old friend Zhong Yingzhe—a cowardly act. It was Professor Chen who had initially suggested sending Ai Jincheng to the United States, a country with more advanced scientific research, for further studies.
But unexpectedly, after leaving, the disciple never intended to return and even cancelled his Chinese citizenship.
Three to five years have passed, and I never expected Ai Jincheng to reappear, giving me such a pleasant surprise...
He closed his eyes in despair, slumped in his chair, and stared blankly. Tears had long since stopped flowing, and even if they did, they would disappear after soaking his weathered wrinkles.
Even though he was incredibly frustrated after making the call to Jiang Cheng, everything at the Institute of Biotechnology still had to proceed smoothly.
He had to deal with all sorts of trivial matters, big and small, so he had to put the scientific research summit out of his mind.
Let it be.
The pain that was meant to come must be endured; the shame that was meant to be lost has already been lost.
Millions of people are criticizing Old Chen behind his back, so it doesn't matter if they criticize him too.
Little did they know that neither the two elderly men who were planning to fully commit to this nor the many Chinese researchers who were lamenting their loss could have foreseen this.
A surprise is brewing.
The support device for controlled nuclear fusion has quietly taken shape amidst the round-the-clock work in Jiangcheng!
Across the ocean!
Beautiful Country!
In the elegant and luxurious banquet hall, several people dressed in suits, some old and some young, were seated.
They were savoring the expensive Lumi winery's Mussini red wine; the bright lights shone through the glossy glasses, revealing its rich, dark red hue.
The aroma of wine filled the air.
The foreign research professor sitting on the sofa started the conversation.
"It seems that the hosting position for this G10 summit has already been awarded to His Excellency Brin."
"Professor Mallory is quite well-informed. You probably invited me to drink such expensive red wine just for this."
"No, Your Excellency is a refined and distinguished person. To invite you to share your thoughts, of course, such an expensive red wine is appropriate."
After speaking...
Brin, whose spot had been slapped, smiled with satisfaction.
As a host who is nominated for every scientific research summit, Brin has always been a guest of honor at major research institutes.
After all, he can control the focus of public opinion at the entire meeting, and people have no choice but to curry favor with him.
The US's idea is simple: to demonstrate its power and prestige under global scrutiny and show those who are trying to resist it.
Leading trends.
That's their idea.
Furthermore, give Brin some benefits.
That's how you can accomplish this.
They were truly delighted.
Anything that can be done with money is a simple thing.
Whether it's the United States or the Energy Research Institute.
Just a little bit of food is enough to fill Brin's belly.
He is not only a host, but also a ruthless businessman.
After several discussions, they clearly understood the purpose of the banquet.
He readily agreed and made the promise.
"At this technology summit, our prominence is unmatched."
Professor Ai is a respected researcher whom we intend to promote on the world stage.
Mr. Brin may not know that China shares the same thoughts as us.
They also wanted to create a leader that the people longed for, a person named Jiang Cheng.
At this meeting, you should give this young man a good talking-to.
We should guide public opinion to compare Professor Ai and Jiangcheng.
After all, our new energy technologies have a clear advantage over gene reagents.
The foreign researcher wore a smug smile.
His gaze fell on Ai Jincheng to the side.
The meaning expressed is self-evident.
Ai Jincheng's excellence is undeniable, and he and Jiang Cheng have many similarities.
They all share common labels.
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