"Old Zhong, want to play a game of chess?"
Zhong Yingzhe's office at the Institute of Biotechnology.
An elderly man with a full head of white hair pushed open the door and walked in.
He didn't even knock on the door.
There are very few people in the world who would dare to do this.
Perhaps only Chen Shi, the president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, whose status is on par with that of Zhong Nanshan, could achieve this.
Mr. Zhong, standing in front of his office, is reviewing a document.
He looked up after hearing the sound.
A look of surprise appeared on his face.
"Old Chen, what brings you here? Haven't you been incredibly busy at the Energy Science and Technology Institute lately? As the dean, you're actually leading the way in slacking off!"
"I'm busy, but I can still squeeze in some time to play chess." Chen Shi smiled, his expression like that of an old fox.
He spoke as he moved.
He skillfully pulled out a small table from a corner of the office.
Then unfold the folding stool.
Mr. Zhong also brewed two cups of fragrant tea.
The pale green leaves in the teacup floated up and down as soon as the steam filled the body.
Wisps of steam rose from the cup.
In an instant, the room was filled with the aroma of tea.
This is the tacit understanding between two old friends who have known each other for decades.
Where there is chess, there must be tea.
Judging from their level of proficiency, the two have played against each other countless times.
Although Mr. Zhong was busy, he could not refuse his old friend's enthusiastic invitation.
I got up, ready to have a good, unrestrained game!
A few months ago, at the scientific research summit, Ai Jincheng announced new energy technologies.
Chen Shi has been depressed ever since then.
He lost interest in everything, even neglecting the usual tasks at the hospital.
But now, Old Chen is all smiles.
She was a completely different person from when she was frowning and looking miserable.
All because controlled nuclear fusion research was successful.
Chen Shi's spirits completely returned after he got involved in that project.
Now my back doesn't hurt anymore, and my legs aren't numb anymore.
He walks with a powerful and energetic stride!
He no longer uses the cane he had carried with him for ten years.
Zhong Yingzhe saw it all and was delighted.
He was genuinely happy for his old friend.
The chessboard was set up, and the two players skillfully assumed their stances!
Old Chen made the first move.
This movement immediately drew a gasp from Zhong Yingzhe.
"Hey, what's going on today? Aren't you going to use the same old tricks you've been using for over a decade?"
Whenever Chen Shi played chess, if he made the first move, he would always move his cannon to attack the pawn!
Unexpectedly, this time it was completely different from before.
"Haha, it's time to change up the old tricks we've been using for so long."
Professor Zhong suddenly became interested as well.
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The two fought each other head-on!
The only sound in the office was the "thump, thump" of chess pieces being placed.
After a few rounds, Chen Shi's eyes were full of smiles, occasionally revealing a glint of shrewdness.
He started the conversation.
"Hey Lao Zhong, what do you think of Jiang Cheng?"
“Do I even need to mention Jiang Cheng? Back when we were researching gene reagents, I bragged about it to you for over a month, and you thought I was exaggerating then,” the old man replied while playing chess. “And now?”
He hummed happily twice, his face beaming with pride.
Jiangcheng is the pride of the entire Institute of Biotechnology. Professor Zhong shares his glory and disgrace, and even plans to groom him as his successor.
He had been scratching his head in worry for a long time.
It's because the School of Life Sciences lacks capable individuals who can shoulder great responsibilities.
After he retires, who will succeed him as dean is a major problem.
"I think even calling this kid a genius isn't enough! Did he have any prior knowledge of energy?"
"I haven't asked about that, but I haven't noticed anything from my interactions with him."
"If it really is interdisciplinary research without any foundation, that's too exaggerated." Chen Shi stroked his white beard. "To call him a genius would be an understatement; his intelligence is almost supernatural! This is a true prodigy!"
"Indeed, Old Chen. Do you remember when Ai Jincheng first joined your school? At that time, he was the same age as Jiang Cheng. He amazed the elders of the Energy Science and Technology Park with his theoretical thinking alone, and you groomed him as your successor. This was even before he had made any substantial achievements."
Jiang Cheng, on the other hand, not only has a much better personality than Ai Jincheng, but he has also already achieved two accomplishments that are enough to shock the entire world!
A look of reminiscence appeared on Chen Shi's aged face.
If judged by achievements, Jiang Cheng far surpasses Ai Jincheng back then.
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that they've completely crushed what was once a genius.
Zhong Yingzhe hummed a few lines of a tune and then placed his piece on the board with a thud!
"To be honest, what surprised me the most wasn't Jiang Cheng's talent in scientific research. Why do I think he's better than Ai Jincheng? Old Chen, don't blame me for being wise after the event, but when I first met Ai Jincheng, I felt that the passion in his eyes when he was doing scientific research wasn't real. On the contrary, when he published academic papers, he received praise from many scholars on the internet, and he was also praised countless times within the Energy Science and Technology Institute."
I was deeply impressed by the smug look on his face at that time.
I think fame and fortune are more important to him than scientific research.
While Zhong Lao hesitated, he shook his head.
Chen Shi sighed.
He knew exactly what Zhong Lao was talking about.
Ai Jincheng has now defected to the United States in pursuit of better resources, turning against them! Isn't it all for so-called fame and fortune?
He's currently riding high on his success, and that's exactly the kind of fame and fortune he's after!
The United States is practically worshipping her right now.
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