Chapter 796 Hesitation The deathly silence in the imaging room lasted for a full ten seconds before being broken by Professor Blake's voice.
“Mr. Lu, these images… are indeed impressive. However, please forgive my professional habits, but could you… personally operate them, examine some raw data, or retrieve other cases for comparison?”
He needs to rule out the possibility of this elaborately staged "demonstration effect".
“Of course, Professor Blake.” Lu Qingyang nodded calmly and gestured to the young operator, “Please assist Professor Blake.”
Professor Blake walked ahead and took the operator's position.
He carefully extended his fingers and imitated the action of tapping and swiping on the touchscreen.
Following his instructions, the 3D images on the screen smoothly rotated, zoomed in, and sliced, revealing anatomical details at different levels, and even simulating the dynamic effects of blood flow. He tried retrieving several other sets of preset case data of different types, including complex tumors and malformed blood vessels... Each time, the screen clearly presented exquisite images that surpassed his understanding.
The shock in his eyes gradually gave way to an almost obsessive focus, and he unconsciously murmured in English:
"Perfect...absolutely perfect...the spatial resolution and contrast..."
Meanwhile, Dr. Wolfgang began to circle around the main unit and the detector section.
"Mr. Lu, please forgive my curiosity, but what is the crystal material of this detector? And what is the core principle of this reconstruction algorithm? As far as I know, the current iterative algorithm is simply unable to process such an image with such an excellent signal-to-noise ratio in such a short time."
"Doctor, your question is very technical. However, regarding the specific materials science and core algorithms, this involves several international patents that we are applying for and exclusive research results that have not yet been published. Please forgive me for not being able to disclose details at this time."
Dr. Wolfgang frowned and stopped asking questions, but the curiosity in his eyes burned even more intensely.
All remaining doubts were utterly shattered at that moment.
The three experts quickly gathered together and, disregarding etiquette and hushed tones, began to talk in hushed tones.
The way they looked at Lu Qingyang had completely changed.
That slight sense of superiority I had before has now vanished.
What we take from it is a respect for the source of knowledge, and even a solemn attitude towards the pioneers who may lead the next technological revolution.
They realized that this trip to the East, which was originally considered futile, had actually stumbled upon a living miracle that was enough to shock the world's medical imaging field.
This is no longer a simple academic exchange, but an unexpected encounter with future technology.
And the key to this future technology lies with this unfathomable young man right before us.
Several PhDs spent several hours here, reluctant to leave.
This close contact did not diminish their desire; on the contrary, it made them more clearly aware of the immeasurable technological gap and value represented by this device.
Finally, after an observation session, Professor Blake and two others found Lu Qingyang.
He rubbed his hands together, his face displaying an expression that was a mixture of anticipation and determination.
"Mr. Lu, after careful discussion, we unanimously agree that this device is of milestone significance for promoting the development of neurology worldwide. Our Johns Hopkins Hospital, as well as the institutions where Dr. Wolfgang and Mr. Xia Bangjie work, are willing to purchase one, no, at least two, each at the most favorable price! Price is not an issue."
He believes that no individual or company would refuse the olive branch offered by a world-class medical center, which represents authoritative recognition and huge profits.
However, Lu Qingyang's reaction was beyond their expectations.
"Professor Blake, thank you very much for your and the doctors' kindness, but I'm sorry, this system is currently, and will continue to be for a long time to come, a top-level technical secret. It is only allowed to be used for clinical research and data collection within our designated partner institutions, and is not for sale to us at this time."
Dr. Wolfgang couldn't help but interject, his tone urgent, "Mr. Lu, science knows no borders! Such a great technology should be used to benefit all mankind in the places where it can be most valuable!"
"Science knows no borders, but technology has its owners. Doctor, just as many of your country's core technologies are not easily transferred. We have invested unimaginable resources to achieve breakthroughs, and we must ensure that they are developed and improved within a controllable scope."
This reason left the three PhDs speechless for a moment.
Isn't their own country the same?
He deliberately drew out his words to attract all three people's attention: "However... although the equipment is not for sale, we would very much like to welcome top experts like the three of you to stay and conduct long-term, in-depth collaborative research with our team."
He looked around at the three of them and offered an even more tempting deal: "We can provide you with the highest priority and most complete usage license, share some non-core research data, and even, within the permissible scope, jointly explore some technical implementation ideas. This will be the platform for you to be the first to come into contact with and master this future technology."
He paused for a moment, looking at the obvious wavering expressions on the faces of the three, and continued, "Of course, I fully understand the positions and ties you three have in your respective countries. Returning to top hospitals in Europe and America, you will gain a distinguished reputation, generous treatment, and a mature research environment."
"I'll return to a familiar and comfortable field and continue leading my existing team; or I'll choose to stay temporarily in this place that you might consider underdeveloped, and dedicate myself to a revolutionary technology full of unknowns but capable of leading the future..."
Lu Qingyang didn't finish his sentence, only leaving a meaningful smile: "This is a decision that requires careful consideration. The doctors can take their time to think about it and there's no need to rush to answer."
Silence fell over the office.
The three PhDs exchanged glances.
Back in familiar surroundings, everything proceeded smoothly, and he reaped both fame and fortune.
Staying means adapting to a completely different country and facing unknown challenges, but it also means personally touching and shaping the future.
On one side is a broad, visible road; on the other is a narrow, risky bridge that leads to the stars and the sea.
This hesitation is exactly what Lu Qingyang wanted to see.
He knew that for these top scholars, the ultimate thirst for knowledge sometimes held a far stronger attraction than money and status.
He transformed a business negotiation into a competition for the forefront of science.
The initiative is now in their own hands.
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