Chapter 635: A bustling scene of profit-seeking and speculation
Only Gu Yin, the principal, and Meng Yu remained in the office.
The principal looked at Gu Yin and said helplessly, "The world is bustling with people coming and going for profit! (A proverb quoted in the Six Secret Teachings of the pre-Qin period) Remember to talk to your team about this. From now on, they need to be extra careful in their words and actions! They absolutely cannot let the team down at this crucial moment!"
Gu Yin nodded: "I know. If reporters come to interview me again, try to let it out that I made the biggest contribution to that experiment and was the most important person. Even if I win the Nobel Prize, it will only be for me. The team will only receive the prize money and will not have any quota. That way, those people with ulterior motives will not take the risk, and my team can be quieter."
Meng Yu shook his head: "Only you are qualified to receive the Nobel Prize, but after returning to China, your team members will definitely receive other awards. For example, their academic titles will change, or they may be able to pursue a direct PhD, etc. Some universities that are not 211 or 985 institutions will invite them to become professors at their schools and enjoy high-level benefits, etc. These are things that many people cannot achieve even with hard work. It's better to be more careful."
Gu Yin: "...Um, well, if I won the Nobel Prize, would I become a professor?"
Meng Yu: "..."
"Haha, do you know what it takes to become a professor? First, you have to be a PhD. You don't need to worry about academic level and research ability. Finally, you have to lead a class and serve as a lecturer for more than two years before you can become an associate professor. Are you asking this because you want to stay at the university as a tutor? But your previous research project is actually good enough to apply for a PhD. Let Meng Yu teach you how to write the application. After you get the application, you can lead a class, and in two years your problem will be solved."
Oh, I have to substitute teach too? Gu Yin frowned. To be honest, she didn't really want to. She didn't have the patience or know how to teach.
"Maybe we should just forget about it, it's too much trouble."
Meng Yu pulled the person out: "What are you talking about! Others don't even have the qualifications to apply, and God has practically handed you a free lunch, and you're still going to back out? If the teacher knew, she'd scold you to death!"
Gu Yin: "...Okay then." As for substituting for someone else, we'll talk about that later.
After returning home, under Meng Yu's constant supervision, Gu Yin wrote the application according to the format and did not go home until evening.
When Gu Yin got home, she was surprised to see Zhang Ge there as well: "Second Senior Brother, what brings you here? Aren't you busy?"
Zhang Ge looked at me with resentment: "How dare you say that! It's one thing to give me the interviews, but you've also pushed all the speeches and presentations onto me! The principal is really going too far! He said you're still a child, still growing, and can't face so many people and the spotlight yet. He said he can't put too much pressure on you and that he wants me to be busy! Otherwise, you won't grow taller. Did you tell him that?"
Gu Yin chuckled and touched her nose, then immediately stepped forward and massaged his shoulders: "Senior brother! The capable should do more work, the principal is doing it for my own good, and you are doing it for my own good too! I know all that! Come, come, have some tea! Have some fruit!"
She poured him more tea and placed the fruit on the table in front of him.
Everyone else in the room couldn't help but laugh.
Zhang Ge sighed and shook his head helplessly.
After the joke, Zhang Ge got down to business. He looked at Gu Yin and said seriously, "I came here mainly because I have something important to tell you. The higher-ups asked me to try to complete the experiment by the year after next. I originally wanted to rush the time and stand on the Nobel Prize stage with you, but they said that you can win it yourself next year, and then you and I can win it together the year after next. After all, 70% of the success of my experiment is due to you, so we can have two people from one team win the award. If you win the award again, the honor and our country's influence will be greatly increased. So, what do you think? I think this arrangement is good."
Gu Yin hadn't thought of that, so she nodded: "If your team has no objections, I'll listen to you."
Zhang Ge laughed and said, "Why would they have any objections? Those little rascals are studying hard right now, saying they want to come and audit your classes when you start! They're looking down on me!"
Another class starts! Gu Yin: "...Then they'll have to wait a long time. By the time I start my classes, they'll all be tutors and taking on students themselves!"
After chatting for a while, Zhang Ge finished his meal at Gu's house, packed some more food, and then went home.
The next day, Gu Yin went to the hospital's research center.
Seeing Gu Yin arrive, Zhang Chengming's eyes lit up: "Boss, what brings you here? Professor Fang said you're busy with interviews and presentations right now, aren't you?"
Gu Yin shook her head: "I'm busy, I don't have time to do those things. I've let my senior brother take care of them. So, is there anything unusual here?"
Zhang Chengming shook his head and handed the recorded data to Gu Yin: "Everything is proceeding normally. The data has actually stabilized, but the director said that the time is too short and it's not appropriate. We need to observe for a while longer. We're afraid that those cells might lie dormant and regenerate when we're not paying attention, which would be troublesome. So, to be on the safe side, we still need to observe."
After reading the documents, Gu Yin nodded: "The director is experienced, so just listen to him. I'm going to check on the volunteers. Call the others to my office; I have something to tell them."
Zhang Chengming nodded, and after Gu Yin left, he quickly called Fang Chongmin, Du Kai, and Zhao Qingqing over.
In the office, Du Kai asked curiously, "Did the boss say what it was about?"
Zhang Chengming shook his head; he didn't know either.
Fang Chongmin, who was standing next to him, thought of Wen Xin, who had come to ask for leave to switch shifts yesterday. It must be the matter that Wen Xin had told him. He hadn't told anyone else to avoid making them worry, and it wouldn't be good if they started slacking off in the lab. He didn't expect his boss to come over today and bring it up in detail.
After waiting for more than ten minutes, Gu Yin returned.
Gu Yin put away her white coat, head covering, mask, and other items, washed and disinfected her hands, and then sat down on the sofa chair.
Looking at the people sitting in front of her, Gu Yin said, "You all probably already know about Wen Xin's situation."
Zhang Chengming and the other two asked in confusion, "Wenxin? Is it about taking leave?"
Gu Yin raised her eyebrows, seeing that the three people really didn't know, but seeing that Professor Fang didn't seem to be acting strangely, she suddenly realized that Wen Xin had only told Professor Fang.
So Gu Yin told him about the heartwarming story.
After he finished speaking, apart from Professor Fang, the other three were shocked, frightened, and furious! They were speechless for a moment!
In conclusion, I can only say: "Those two are utter disgrace to academia! They are obstacles to scientific research! They are parasites! It's outrageous!"
Gu Yin nodded: "The principal told me that many people are watching my experiment. If it wins an award, the future of those of you working with me will be bright. The temptation is too great, and many people will take risks. So he told me to tell you not to have meals or gatherings with people unless necessary, not even family members. Wen Xin is an example. Apart from hospitals and schools, don't go anywhere else unless it's important. After the experiment is over, you can do whatever you want. Otherwise, all your hard work will be in vain. Think about it, this is a Nobel Prize-winning team! You should all understand what that title represents. So, work hard now. I don't want anyone to tell me later that one of you has been reported!"
All four of them were stunned. To be honest, they were happy and excited about Gu Yin's Nobel Prize nomination, but they were only happy for Gu Yin and never thought that they would benefit from it!
Gu Yin's reminder made the four of them both excited and thrilled, but they eventually became serious!
Professor Fang had never thought about what he would get after his boss won the award, but Gu Yin had made it clear. Thinking about the honor and those who were associated with it, how could he not be excited!
Their boss is a Nobel laureate! Their experiments won a Nobel Prize! They're in this team! With that kind of experience, they'd easily beat 70% of researchers!
"Don't worry, boss! I will keep a close eye on them! I will never let them make the same mistake Wen Xin made again!"
Zhang Chengming nodded firmly: "I'm staying in the hospital and won't go out!"
Du Kai: "I'm not going home either!"
Zhao Qingqing: "Don't talk to strangers! Don't eat with anyone other than lab staff! Absolutely no outside drinks or tea!"
Gu Yin: "...It doesn't have to be that serious, just be careful."
Four people: "This must be serious!"
Gu Yin coughed lightly: "Whatever you want. Alright, everything's fine here, I'll head back to school now. Please be careful and contact me immediately if any problems arise."
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