Free Web NovelChapter 276: Chapter 198: The Neglected Zhao Yi Laboratory
After leaving the institute, Zhao Yi still focused on math, continuing to study the problem of three-dimensional tremor waveforms.
Qian Zhijin sought him out.
Qian Zhijin looked at Zhao Yi with resentment, believing that Zhao Yi is supposed to be "one of us from the School of Information", but chose to study life sciences.
And now look.
University hasn’t even started yet, Zhao Yi just visited the institute and spent a few days studying and observing. Yet, he made such a huge headline that the medical community believes Zhao Yi is a genius in medical research.
"Zhao Yi, wouldn’t it be great if you focused entirely on computing, or even math?"
"You might become the greatest mathematician..."
Qian Zhijin was full of complaints about "Zhao Yi’s betrayal of the organization". Zhao Yi coughed awkwardly and asked about his purpose for visiting.
You don’t climb a three-story pagoda for nothing!
Qian Zhijin sought out Zhao Yi to discuss matters of robot technology. After some negotiation, there was a breakthrough in the realization of computer technology: two technological developments were directly transferred, and although dynamic image recognition was not transferred due to its high price, several companies were interested in sharing the technology.
This was normal. Dynamic image recognition sounded impressive, but it relies heavily on cameras. The computer industry changes rapidly, and hardware upgrades frequently. No company would want to take a huge risk and buy out a technology that may be edged out due to hardware advancements in the future.
In the end, the lab reached a technical support agreement with several companies.
The lab provided the technology, installed it on the companies’ devices, and offered targeted technical services, all while the companies had to pay a large fee.
After this matter was settled, many people in the lab were busy going to various companies to provide support services.
Xu Chao was the key person.
Zhao Yi was quite satisfied after hearing this. The lab would handle the follow-up work and with Xu Chao at the core, he wouldn’t be bothered by it. In the end, the meand collecting money was the best outcome.
million!
Zhao Yi received significant earnings, with an estimated 10 million more funds to be slowly transferred later. The lab also reaped decent profits. By helping with subsequent support services, they could gain over three or four million.
The Intelligent and Automation Lab is a key provincial laboratory. Although it never lacks research funding, needing money does not mean it lacks funds. Research funding can only be spent in set areas. Most people in the lab only receive regular income.
Having done a joint project with Zhao Yi this time, they also made quite a bit of money that could be freely used by the lab. Qian Zhijin generously gave out bonuses to many people.
Then.
Zhao Yi seemed to have somewhat evolved into the God of Wealth. Everyone in the lab knew the money was due to him.
With more than a million yuan credited into his account, Zhao Yi’s mood improved. He simply asked Xu Chao to buy two houses in the nearby residential area.
He would soon begin his university life, having a house around would be more comfortable if he wanted to host gatherings with his attractive female classmates...
Cough...
Zhao Yi quickly shakes his head and changes the topic to the robot. It has been a while since he last saw the robot Dongdong, and he genuinely misses it.
When Qian Zhijin heard about the robot, he almost choked on his tea, "Do you still want that robot?"
"Of course."
Zhao Yi naturally replied.
"I know you have feelings for it, but it has changed. It’s not the same as before." Qian Zhijin said seriously.
Zhao Yi was indifferent, "No problem. It’s the same as humans, the most important thing is the inner attributes."
"Inner attributes? So, you’re saying if your girlfriend becomes really ugly, you will still love her?"
"Wasn’t she supposed to become beautiful?"
"..."
By not wanting to hand it over, Qian Zhijin just wanted to keep the robot as the lab’s treasure so it can be shown off to visitors.
Is the robot about to leave then?
"Let’s have a deal, Zhao Yi." Qian Zhijin says, "I can give you the robot, but could I make a copy..."
Zhao Yi, who had seen through his mind, directly called the price, "Equip it with top-grade equipment, four sets of each. And I want two additional advanced mechanical arms!"
"Two sets?"
"Four sets!"
"Deal!" Qian Zhijin nodded resolutely.
The price of the robot assembly parts was not cheap. One set easily exceeded one hundred thousand. Four sets amounted to four hundred thousand. Coupled with two advanced mechanical arms, the estimated value exceeded five hundred thousand.
Although it was the lab’s money being spent, Qian Zhijin still felt a pinch. But there was no choice when technology was in the hands of an individual.
...
Before he knew it, it was already August.
Zhao Yi was still immersed in his mathematical research. He continued to analyze the three-dimensional tremor waveforms, but even using his Research Coins, he couldn’t find any clues. Later, he even tried to explore the Riemann Conjecture, but to no avail.
It was a first.
Despite dedicating a lot of time to research, aside from a deeper understanding of the three-dimensional tremor waveforms and the Riemann Conjecture, he yielded almost no direct results.
Zhao Yi decided to step outside to clear his mind.
The International Congress of Mathematicians was about to begin. He could present several finds, but using his unique ’three-dimensional tremor waveforms’ for the related talk seemed more appropriate.
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Zhao Yi lamented and noticed another issue: he had published a medical conjecture paper that had a large impact, but his main task was not completed, meaning his biological achievements had not been unlocked.
"Why is that?"
"Is it because my influence is not significant enough? Or is it because my ability has not been recognized?"
The former seemed unlikely.
Recent news in medical research has almost all revolved around his conjecture paper. Within China alone, it has had significant impact. As for its influence, it is definitely enough to complete the mission.
The latter...
Is it because most people consider it to be just luck...?
It’s possible!
Even the people at the research institute, while acknowledging his research talent, haven’t recognized his abilities. In terms of his conjecture paper, they feel that his ideas are good, but they view it as merely a paper based on ’imagination’, making his abilities difficult to acknowledge.
"One conjecture paper is not enough!" Zhao Yi thought earnestly, "I should publish few more!"
He simply went to the institute.
In the report submitted by Institute Director Yan Xuelin last time, he was considered an intern at the institute. His position as an assistant researcher was different. Yan Xuelin wanted to ’reserve’ him in advance so he was given ’researcher’-related benefits, not institutional wages or welfare, but a separate lab. fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓
This lab, like those of other researchers, was named after him and called the ’Zhao Yi lab’.
Zhao Yi only heard people from the institute talk about it when he was having a meal, he hadn’t been there directly.
He entered the institute.
Zhao Yi greeted the people he met and went directly to the lab in the corner of the second floor. The lab sign had already been hung, labeled ’Zhao Yi Lab’. The lab was originally vacant with only some basic equipment and used as a storage room containing various items. The area of the room was not small and contained three smaller rooms that could serve as labs for subordinate researchers.
In general, the lab isn’t as big as that of other researchers, but it is considerably larger than the small rooms of Zhang Wei and Ai Lixin.
"Not bad!"
Zhao Yi felt that it would be quite good once tidied up. With the basic tools and configuration already there, adding a few machines and some materials would make it look quite professional.
He went to the director’s office.
Yan Xuelin was sitting in front of the computer writing. Hearing the knock on the door he simply called ’come in’. Seeing Zhao Yi walk in, he was a bit surprised, "Why are you here?"
"I came to see my lab, and also to ask, Director Yan, do I have the authority to handle projects?"
"Well... you do." Yan Xuelin hesitated, then said awkwardly, "Normally, assistant researchers have to apply for projects through the institute and you’ve just arrived, so you need to prepare a lot..."
Yan Xuelin began to explain.
Projects aren’t easy to apply for. It requires preparing a project plan that provides an overview of the project and details the various areas of expenditure.
Zhao Yi’s lab was still blank, with only some basic items. He didn’t even have enough tools for experimentation, let alone writing reports.
Yan Xuelin suggested, "If you want to do a project, you could collaborate with others."
"The premise is finding someone willing..." he didn’t finish the sentence out loud, just muttered to himself.
Zhao Yi was somewhat confused. He didn’t have experience in institutional research and was ignorant of its processes. He directly asked, "Are there any projects that can be worked on straightaway without application?"
"Yes!"
Yan Xuelin answered directly, "There are many previous projects that weren’t finished and have been left aside. They still have substantial funds remaining. If you can finish them, the budget is all yours."
These ’unfinished’ projects surely have a higher level of difficulty, or maybe the budget is insufficient, so they were set aside and ignored.
On hearing this, Zhao Yi readily responded, "Great, I’ll try one. By the way, you mentioned I could collaborate with others, who could I approach?"
"Anyone, as long as they are willing," Yan Xuelin replied promptly.
Zhao Yi left after hearing this.
He really wanted to find someone to collaborate with. Without basic knowledge, he wouldn’t be able to conduct the experiments.
He didn’t directly go to find someone, but went back to his mathematics research. Just before bedtime, he remembered he needed to find someone and opened the Penguin Group of the Biomedical Research Institute. The Group was still bustling with people talking about experiment validation-results.
"Experiment validation refers to verifying my conjecture... So, finding someone to collaborate with shouldn’t be hard, right?"
Thinking this, Zhao Yi sent a message: "Is there anyone willing to join my lab to work on stagnant projects in the institute? Position level must be researcher or below."
"..."
"..."
Complete silence.
Zhao Yi waited for a long time, but no one spoke. He initially thought the internet had disconnected, but confirmed this wasn’t the case when he saw new messages in another group.
However...
Well that was somewhat dismissive!
After a while...
He finally got a weak voice of support.
It came from Zhang Wei!
"I just finished my project. If there’s anything you need help with, I can assist."
"Good!"
Zhao Yi responded with heartfelt gratitude.
Following this, the group chat suddenly became animated--
"Yes, don’t underestimate Zhang Wei. Despite her youth, her skills are excellent!"
"In my opinion, among the assistant researchers in our institute, Zhang Wei has the most potential. She could be a pillar of support for the institute in the future!"
"Zhang Wei, it’s a good thing that you’re going to help Zhao Yi!"
"Although Old Dai (Dai Tianqing) isn’t here, I can give his approval on his behalf!"
Dammit!
They’re disregarding me!
Zhao Yi clinched his teeth in anger, "You’ll regret not collaborating with me!"
