Genius of the Rules-Style System

Chapter 1415: Chapter 671 What do I look like! What happened to me!_2

Now that Shi Jingwen had explained the issues Zhang Ning was facing, it was as though he was helping his beloved student lay out the requirements for a research and development environment.

Zhao Yi didn’t find this surprising, as he had always intended to establish the world’s leading genetics laboratory.

He wasn’t sure how much funding a top-tier genetics laboratory would require, but he could assert that the current investment was definitely insufficient.

He spoke up directly, "Professor Zhang Ning, if you have any needs, please speak up directly. Just talk to Zhang Wei, Zhang Wei, you know her, right?"

She nodded and said, "I know her."

The two women were about the same age, both were researchers in the field of biomedicine, and both had considerable reputations domestically, surely sharing many common topics of conversation.

Zhao Yi continued, "I’ve given Zhang Wei the authority to manage a fund of five hundred million. As long as it’s under five hundred million, she can make the decision directly."

"If you need anything, just look for her. I trust her, and I trust you."

"Right now, the genetics lab is headed by you, with everyone else in support. If there are any other requirements, including equipment, materials, or personnel, feel free to make them known."

He said carelessly.

Shi Jingwen and Zhang Ning exchanged looks, both of them quite astonished.

In fact, without any consultation with Zhang Ning, Shi Jingwen went straight to Zhao Yi to discuss the equipment issue, leveraging his own "face" to help Zhang Ning gain a better research environment.

However, the premier equipment for a genetics lab was extremely expensive, and the cost of just a few new pieces would already exceed ten million.

This was also one of the reasons the Biomedical Research Institute did not have a genetics lab.

Shi Jingwen thought that even if Zhao Yi agreed to acquire top equipment, he would likely delay it somewhat, or he would pay for the equipment himself. After all, as one of the world’s leading billionaires, tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of funds were negligible to him, especially since the money was invested in purchasing equipment for Zhao Yi’s laboratory, not given directly to Zhang Ning.

Now, Zhao Yi had directly said to go to Zhang Wei for equipment needs?

In other words, the funds would come from the lab, not Zhao Yi personally. But then, could the lab afford such expenses?

Even leading international labs would feel the impact of suddenly allocating funds over a hundred million.

But seeing Zhao Yi’s nonchalant manner, they suddenly understood more about the laboratory.

This so-called world-class laboratory was not only top-tier in research outcomes but clearly in funding as well.

At noon, Zhao Yi had lunch with Shi Jingwen, Zhang Ning, and others; several researchers from the labs, including Zhang Wei and Ai Lixin, also joined, and they all discussed issues concerning the genetics lab.

Zhao Yi and Zhang Wei talked about purchasing new equipment, and Zhang Wei immediately nodded in agreement, "Of course, no problem." She smiled at Zhang Ning, "Sister Ning, whatever you need, just tell me directly, it’s all completely fine, and Academician Zhao has also agreed."

"Alright."

Zhang Ning felt slightly overwhelmed.

Previously, she had worked for a while in a top international genetics laboratory abroad, but both equipment and project funding involved an extremely complex application process. ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com

To obtain better equipment, one precondition was to produce significant research results, preferably those with international influence.

Having results and financial support leads to even more results.

It’s a virtuous cycle.

Conversely, without results, there’s no financial backing, and it’s even harder to produce outcomes.

Now working at Zhao Yi’s laboratory, she was immediately equipped with the best devices, and there were promises that funding was assured. Even ’somewhat excessive’ requests for some equipment were readily approved, leaving Zhang Ning feeling somewhat uncomfortable.

Naturally, this was good news.

In the afternoon, as the lab communicated with Zhang Ning, they all dove into work mode.

One of Zhao Yi’s goals in establishing the genetics lab was to have a world-class genetics research institution and to support the main laboratory’s projects, starting from a genetic perspective.

For instance, the main laboratory’s research on anti-aging proteins and enzymes, as well as the study of clonal leukemia cells, all required genetic insights to reach relevant conclusions.

Therefore, Zhang Ning’s future research, besides her own, would need to support the work of the main lab.

Zhang Ning wasn’t alone; she had brought a team with her, including three researchers with whom she had previously collaborated.

The laboratory was also hiring doctoral students in genetics.

After introducing many new devices, the framework of the genetics laboratory had been established. Zhao Yi didn’t delve into operational discussions with Zhang Ning as he was more relaxed after visiting Yanhua University with Shi Jingwen and then, when the time came, sending Shi Jingwen off in his car.

Zhao Yi pondered his own work issues.

Since the spacecraft project demanded his frequent presence in the capital, and with Yixing Company’s R&D now on track, staying in the capital for the foreseeable future seemed like a good choice.

However, Lin Xiaoqing was still in Zhengyang and is unlikely to come along.

"But having Xiaoqing here would also be nice, settling down in the capital, finding a kindergarten for the child; we could just stay here from now on."

Zhao Yi thought to himself, "I’ll still frequently visit Zhengyang, but there is more work to do in the capital, and the educational environment is better here."