Free Web NovelChapter 356: Chapter 236: Honest People Are Easy to Bully!
Wei Shiqing stood in front of the experiment table, looking at the neatly arranged dozens of glassware on the table, thinking about isolating the virus from them, and suddenly felt extremely frustrated.
He really didn’t want to do this job.
Because it’s troublesome.
This is not a simple virus isolation experiment.
If it was just extracting samples from some material and doing regular virus isolation work, it would be quite simple, as the medical world has conducted in-depth research on norovirus. To isolate the virus, all you need is some material, then wait for the virus to invade it, design some other additional processes, and you’re almost done.
The substances in the glassware currently in front of him were the mixed waste left over from the staining experiments, not just simple virus-containing samples.
It is easy to extract a virus sample from these mixed waste materials, but Zhao Yi clearly doesn’t want to extract samples, but to separate a large amount of virus from them.
That would take a lot of time and effort.
Wei Shiqing is an experienced microbiologist, and he knows how to separate a large amount of virus.
Actually, the method to separate a large amount of virus is still to add cell material so that the virus invades the cell material and then screen out substances with low viral content.
The process sounds simple, but due to the method used, it involves very professional knowledge, requires high-end equipment, and the separation process needs to be very cautious.
It’s a very professional, time-consuming job.
Wei Shiqing has already said that he would try, so he definitely can’t just give up halfway, but doing a job that is bound to have no results and waste energy makes it difficult for him to persevere alone.
What should he do?
"Should I let the students try it?"
No!
This job is not only very professional but also dangerous. Ordinary students are definitely not suitable.
So...
As Wei Shiqing was thinking, he saw a figure in a white coat walking past the window outside, with short stature, thinning hair, and a somewhat emaciated figure...
Bai Jianwu?
Wei Shiqing suddenly had an idea.
Bai Jianwu is also a researcher in the microbiology lab, at the same level as Wei Shiqing, but he does not teach at the university.
This is not because Bai Jianwu is not qualified, but because he is not good at dealing with students due to his personality.
Bai Jianwu’s character can be described in two words – honest.
He is genuinely honest.
From his youth, he has been timid and submissive. After graduating with a Ph.D. and engaging in microbiology research, he had the opportunity to work at the National Academy of Sciences. However, because he was not brave enough to go for the interview and did not want to go too far, he gave up the chance to go to the Science Academy.
This personality is also reflected on the surface.
Bai Jianwu wears thick glasses, looking like a typical "nerd." He has already passed the shy, adolescent stage, but he still stammers when talking to people, clearly the type who is not good at conversation.
Wei Shiqing, who didn’t want to complete the virus separation work himself, went out of the office to find Bai Jianwu.
He said half-jokingly, "Zhao Yi has been coming to my lab recently, do you know why?"
Bai Jianwu raised his head with a puzzled face, "Isn’t it because our lab wants Zhao Yi to come?"
His meaning is that the lab is trying to recruit Zhao Yi. ƒгeewebnovёl.com
Both the Biomedical Research Institute and the Microbiology Lab want Zhao Yi to work there, so "competing for Zhao Yi" is not a secret at the School of Life Sciences. Ordinary students may not know much about it, but most professors and researchers are aware.
"There is another reason, actually."
Wei Shiqing said seriously, "Zhao Yi did not come here to study or visit. You are not familiar with Zhao Yi, right? Look, a genius like Zhao Yi can lead projects in just a few months at the Medical Research Institute. He doesn’t need to come here specifically to study."
Bai Jianwu nodded.
It’s indeed hard to understand and regard a genius like Zhao Yi from an ordinary perspective.
"The reason why he often comes to my lab is that we are working on a research project together – a very powerful research."
"I can’t guarantee any results for this research, but Zhao Yi is very confident. It’s Zhao Yi!"
Wei Shiqing’s words were astonishing, "Just think about it, Zhao Yi writes a medical conjecture paper that helps the Medical Research Institute discover new factors. It’s simply incredible."
"Now that Zhao Yi says our research will definitely have results, how can I not believe him?"
As Wei Shiqing spoke, he realized that he was truly a genius because he almost convinced himself.
Sure enough!
Bai Jianwu listened and kept nodding, still with some doubts, "But why are you looking for me?"
"For this kind of virus research work, Brother Bai, your level is higher than mine!" Wei Shiqing said sincerely with a serious face.
Bai Jianwu continued to nod.
This is a fact!
Wei Shiqing’s main area of work is to improve the microbiology database so that most of his time is spent testing and recording microbiological results.
That’s why Wei Shiqing is a microbiological testing expert but not a research expert.
Bai Jianwu has long been engaged in microbiological research and has participated in the development of major vaccine projects. Saying that his microbiological research is more professional than Wei Shiqing’s is just stating a fact.
"So you want to invite me to join this research?" Bai Jianwu asked.
"Yes!"
Wei Shiqing nodded affirmatively, "I know my own abilities, and if this research yields results, brother Bai and I will split it fifty-fifty."
Bai Jianwu thought about it and nodded, "Alright, I’ll go with you to have a look."
Wei Shiqing took Bai Jianwu to the lab without explaining the details of the research, only asking Bai Jianwu to help separate viruses from a dozen groups of waste materials.
Bai Jianwu didn’t think too much about it.
In fact, Bai Jianwu felt that it was normal for Wei Shiqing not to say anything, as he had just come to help with the research and hadn’t done anything himself.
Furthermore, based on his research experience, as long as he participated in research work, even if he was only assigned to do miscellaneous tasks, he could quickly understand what was being studied.
From that day on.
Bai Jianwu and Wei Shiqing separated viruses every day. Bai Jianwu indeed had rich research experience, and his professionalism in virus separation was even higher than Wei Shiqing’s.
Wei Shiqing immediately felt a lot more at ease.
Although he had told Zhao Yi that it would take about three days to separate the viruses, it actually took more than a week because the virus infection and target material required time, and some intermediate processes also needed time to settle.
Additionally, there were simply too many groups.
For the dozens of experimental materials (waste) in each group, each group needed tens of minutes every day. With more than a dozen groups combined, two hours was definitely not enough.
So having Bai Jianwu’s help was crucial.
At the same time.
Wei Shiqing felt a bit guilty. He wasn’t the type to take advantage of honest people, but he was just too tired from doing the work himself.
He was being taken advantage of by Zhao Yi.
So he decided to take advantage of Bai Jianwu.
Therefore, according to mathematical logic, it was Zhao Yi who took advantage of Bai Jianwu.
"Yes!"
"That’s the logical relationship!"
Wei Shiqing had thought up a good explanation, "When the time comes, I’ll just say that the research didn’t yield any results, and that’s normal. Besides, I didn’t lie. I did say, in all honesty, that there have been research results."
"He also said that as long as we do this, we’ll discover something interesting."
"In the end, if nothing is discovered, it’s not my problem!"
...
Zhao Yi didn’t know about Wei Shiqing’s little scheme or what was happening in the lab.
He was more concerned about his own lab.
The tick project.
This small project had a low difficulty level, and even if Ai Lixin and Zhang Wei were left to do it, it would only be a matter of time to complete. Of course, the most likely scenario they would encounter was insufficient project funds.
Thus, Zhao Yi still needed to participate in the project.
With Zhao Yi’s participation, a few simple experiments could lead to important conclusions, and the project’s progress could be described as progressing rapidly.
Along the way.
Zhao Yi also completed the algorithm part for digital compression technology, and the final algorithm package he completed could achieve about 85% of the mathematical theory’s potential.
This ratio was already quite high.
After completing the algorithm package, Zhao Yi also used the Supervision Law to make adjustments to ensure the algorithm package could achieve the highest efficiency, but in the end, it only increased to about 90%.
When the mathematical theory by Terence Tao was incorporated into the algorithm package, it could not be directly implemented.
This was not computer software.
When the mathematical theory was completed by the algorithm, the algorithm would be applied to machines, be it cameras, medical devices, or even astronomical equipment. The content of the program needed to be adjusted for various applications, which would reduce the algorithm’s efficiency.
Theory, after all, is only theory, and it is difficult to achieve perfection when applied in practice.
Of course.
Zhao Yi didn’t need to think about all of this anymore, as the rest was Terence Tao’s job, including applying for patents and even the patent fees that could be collected after the patents were used, all of which would be Terence Tao’s responsibility.
Zhao Yi’s task was to create the algorithm. fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm
Zhao Yi trusted Terence Tao, but considering the potentially valuable patents, he still had a detailed discussion with Terence Tao, finally agreeing on a 60-40 split.
They even signed a digital contract.
For this, Zhao Yi found a professional lawyer to review the contract, and only after making sure there were no issues did he send the completed algorithm package to Terence Tao. The rest was Terence Tao’s job.
After finishing one task, Zhao Yi took a long breath, feeling much more relaxed. He wanted to enjoy a laid-back college life, but he was always troubled by various research projects.
After completing the algorithm for digital compression technology, not only did he finish his work, but he could also wait peacefully for the mission to be completed.
The system was the foundation.
His life became more relaxed recently. He only needed to focus on the tick project – that is, spending half an hour to an hour every day going to the Biomedical Research Institute, checking in, looking at the experimental results, and making small summaries.
