The exchange meeting officially began, and the association's host enlivened the atmosphere.
Shen Hai wasn't interested in listening to his nonsense, and instead started chatting with Lin Ziyan and the fat girl.
"If we could simulate the composition of seawater and then use that water to raise aquatic products, do you think it would be feasible?" This idea had been swirling in his mind for a long time. He wasn't confident before, but now he felt that it was highly likely to be possible.
Lin Ziyan's heart pounded. Was this the prototype of desert aquaculture?
The chubby girl pondered for a moment before saying, "Aquaculture is affected by many factors, and water quality is particularly important. We'll know if it's feasible once we try it."
She used to think that summaries in books weren't very useful, but after reading more books and putting things into practice many times, she changed her mind.
A breakthrough in awareness must precede its application in practice.
You need ideas to put them into action.
Professor Shen's proposal must mean he thinks the idea is feasible, and he may even be considering other, more advanced developments.
“Professor Shen, I agree with Fatty’s statement. Let’s try it first, and then keep creating conditions. Maybe one day we will be able to farm seafood in inland areas far from the ocean, such as shrimp, crabs, and sea fish in the west where there is no sea.” Lin Ziyan said earnestly.
Isn't the purpose of scientific research to turn the impossible into the possible?
Shen Hai's eyes brightened slightly. "You really think it's possible?"
"When I had this idea, I was so excited that I couldn't sleep all night."
Min Jing frowned. How was this idea any different from wishful thinking?
Lin Ziyan continued, "If we can turn a desert into an oasis, then farming seafood inland isn't too far-fetched."
Shen Hai didn't hear what the host on stage was saying, and at that moment he felt even more that his idea might come true.
Upon hearing this, Minister Cen of the Fisheries Association, who was standing next to them, snorted coldly.
"Inland aquaculture of seafood? Nonsense."
The meeting room suddenly fell silent, and everyone heard what Minister Cen had said.
Shen Hai glanced at him, not in a hurry to explain.
Nonsense?
How many breakthroughs have we seen from scratch? How many people used to say that Chinese people could never develop certain technologies? Weren't they all proven wrong later?
Minister Cen waited for Shen Hai to challenge him, but after a while, Shen Hai was only focused on discussing with the two people in front of him and didn't even glance at him.
Everyone at this exchange meeting came for the purpose of discussing the sinking of the sea.
Before the exchange meeting even started, gossip about Shen Hai had already spread throughout the entire venue.
Minister Cen was just waiting for Shen Hai to lose his temper and explode, but he was so patient and didn't say a word.
What's even stranger is Min Jing's attitude; she seems completely unaffected.
Minister Cen scoffed inwardly. So-called model couples are all fake. Would someone who truly cares about another person react like this?
"Professor Shen, are you really sure your idea is sound?"
"The country has invested a huge amount of scientific research funds, and you've just wasted them like this. Don't you feel guilty?" Minister Cen couldn't hold back and started pressing him aggressively.
"I'm not using any national research funds right now, so go find whoever needs them. I can't take the blame for this."
There was much discussion at the scene, with everyone expressing skepticism.
They were unaware that this breakthrough in aquaculture technology had nothing to do with the national aquatic research team.
Minister Cen's expression changed, annoyed at his slip of the tongue.
He forgot that Shen Hai was no longer the head of the original research team.
"Whether my idea is possible or not is not something you can decide just by closing your mouth," Shen Hai continued to retort.
"Anyone who questions my apprentice's professionalism dares to step forward and challenge me?"
The chubby girl straightened her back and nodded to the seniors present.
It was only then that everyone belatedly realized that the girl in the business suit was Professor Shen's apprentice.
Minister Cen couldn't swallow this insult. "Anyone can step forward. If we win, I'll give them a spot to join the association."
On the other side of the venue,
Lu Qiuying and Minister Hai were chatting casually.
The Ministry of Commerce was not required to attend such an exchange meeting, but the Beijing authorities attached great importance to it and insisted that they attend in order to recruit talent.
Minister Hai's assistant quickly walked over and briefly explained what had happened between Professor Shen and Minister Cen.
"Professor Shen proposed the idea of inland aquaculture of seafood?" Minister Hai's eyes flickered, thinking he had misheard.
The assistant nodded, his eyes also filled with disbelief.
Minister Cen's idea of retorting is probably what most people think.
Who can live without aquaculture seafood?
No one abroad has this idea yet.
Lu Qiuying turned to Professor Shen's direction and said, "Minister Hai, why don't we go and listen too?"
She was also stunned by this idea.
Unless there is a discovery or a breakthrough in aquaculture technology that makes it possible, Professor Shen would not easily propose such a hypothesis.
Minister Hai nodded, took a step forward, and headed towards the crowd.
What the higher-ups are worried about now is that these experts have no ideas.
They cannot let go of any opportunity that has the potential to be realized.
"Water quality has many effects and is one of the most important conditions for marine aquaculture..." the chubby girl said calmly, expressing her opinion.
During this time, she also used data from her previous practice for comparison, which revealed a solid foundation in her professional knowledge.
It really slapped those who spread rumors in the face.
Shen Hai remained calm, as if he had already anticipated the outcome.
Principal Xu stood next to him, and was stunned after hearing the story.
If you bring out graduating students now, they'll probably only be able to talk about the same things as his apprentices, and they probably won't be able to give a coherent and organized example for each one.
"You really did find a treasure of a disciple..." Principal Xu muttered to himself.
Shen Hai glanced at him with a proud look on his face, as if to say: I told you a long time ago, but you didn't believe me.
Principal Xu had just exchanged pleasantries with the other principals and had no idea what he was arguing about with Minister Cen.
Suddenly, a professional knowledge competition was held, and it was a live Q&A session. It was quite novel.
After the competition ended, Minister Cen left the venue with a cold face.
Until the end of the exchange meeting, no one dared to spread rumors about Professor Shen and his apprentice anymore.
This professional competition directly dispelled the original rumors.
Lin Ziyan and Fatty failed to escape and stayed until the end of the exchange meeting.
"Sister Qiuying, Minister Hai?" Lin Ziyan's eyes were full of surprise when she saw the two of them.
Shen Hai had intended to take Min Jing away, but suddenly stopped and looked at the two people approaching with suspicion.
“We are quite interested in inland marine aquaculture. Would it be convenient for us to meet in a quiet place?” Minister Hai got straight to the point, stating his purpose.
His gaze was intense as he looked at the sinking sea.
Shen Hai's eyes lit up instantly. Were the people from the Ministry of Commerce interested in his idea?
Is it possible to try and secure some research funding?
“Of course it’s convenient,” Shen Hai replied without hesitation.
Minister Hai smiled and shook hands with him, then introduced himself.
The Ministry of Commerce is currently worried about the development of the western region, which is sparsely populated and has a unique environment that makes it impossible to grow many crops.
If Professor Shen's idea is feasible, then everything will be just right...
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