Professor Li

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Professor Li (李教授)
Gender	Male
Occupation/Role	Professor; researcher in ergonomics, biology, and human anatomy 48 50
First Appearance	Chapter 49: “Compressing Costs” 49

Background / History

Professor Li is a respected researcher whose biology-related work ranks among the forefront of Huaxia. Professor Zhang recommended Chen Feng contact him after Corona Technology Company lost suppliers needed for its human-prosthetic project. Before they spoke, Professor Li had already visited the Rising Star Program with Zhang and recognized the value of its Virtual Classroom for children in impoverished areas 49 52.

Having studied anatomy and biology for a lifetime, Professor Li had long been troubled by the cost of prosthetic limbs. He had seen impoverished disabled people rely on crude sheet-metal and wooden prostheses that could cause infection and secondary injury. Chen Feng’s promise of affordable prosthetics gave him an opportunity to address this problem on a large scale 50.

Personality

Professor Li is compassionate toward disabled people and evaluates prospective partners by their character. He considers his cooperation with Chen Feng pleasant because he judges Chen Feng to be a person of good character 50 207.

He is also pragmatic and politically astute. His support for Chen Feng is partly driven by his belief in Chen Feng’s potential as a future scientific leader, as well as his own desire to leave a historical legacy through technological progress 153 186. Though his methods are powerful, he avoids unnecessary escalation; when hostile forces threaten Chen Feng in Afeiken, his people drive them out of the city rather than eliminate them 152 154.

Abilities & Skills

Biological and Prosthetics Research

Professor Li possesses extensive expertise in human anatomy, biology, ergonomics, and prosthetic research.

• His biology-related research is described as being at the forefront of Huaxia 52.
• He had researched prosthetic limbs independently but could not meet his affordability requirements with existing methods 50.
• He recognizes the technical and social significance of Chen Feng’s simplified and complete prosthetic limbs 49 55.

Influence and Resource Network

Professor Li maintains influential contacts, personnel, and mining interests, particularly in Afeiken.

• He can secure mineral resources and mining areas in exchange for prosthetics that meet his expectations 50.
• He arranges mining access for Chen Feng and transfers or sells mining resources to support continued production 144 153 154.
• His people operate throughout a city in Afeiken, deterring three hostile forces from moving against Chen Feng 154.
• He can direct local authorities and associates to investigate attacks on Chen Feng’s mining area 186.

Relationships

• Chen Feng — Research collaborator and beneficiary of Professor Li’s material, mining, promotional, and security support. Professor Li sees Chen Feng as a highly capable future leader worth assisting 50 55 186.
• Professor Zhang — Fellow professor and friend. Zhang introduces Chen Feng to Professor Li; the two later discuss Chen Feng’s technological achievements 48 185.
• Xiao Wang — Disabled researcher under Professor Li. Li chooses him to test Corona Technology’s simplified prosthetic limb and is attentive to the pressure Xiao Wang has endured 54 55.
• Professor Li’s subordinates — Personnel who carry out his investigations and protection assignments. He assures loyal members they will not be treated unfairly after many others defect 186 201.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Human Prosthetic Limb Cooperation

Professor Li first contacts Chen Feng after Professor Zhang’s referral, questioning how Corona Technology can produce prosthetic limbs at such low cost. He agrees to help secure materials and mining areas if the product performs as promised 49 50.

Chen Feng and Liu Qiuya bring five pairs of simplified prosthetic limbs to Professor Li’s Suzhou laboratory. He has Xiao Wang test one, observes its comfort and natural gait, and approves large-scale cooperation after concluding that it meets their requirements 54 55.

Professor Li promotes the simplified prosthetic limb and helps introduce it across Huaxia, enabling many people to obtain functional prosthetics at a far lower cost than conventional products 55 95.

Wearable Mechanical Exoskeleton Support

Professor Li attends Corona Technology’s mechanical-exoskeleton press conference alongside Professor Zhang. Both professors recognize the invention’s significance and express interest in cooperating with Chen Feng 101 102.

When Chen Feng prepares to launch the exoskeleton, Professor Li tells him to seek help whenever necessary, reaffirming his support amid anticipated controversy and competition 100.

Afeiken Mining Areas

Professor Li accompanies Chen Feng to Afeiken, warns him not to act rashly in the region’s dangerous environment, and directs him toward mining areas suitable for his needs 143 144.

He transfers or facilitates the purchase of three mining areas for Chen Feng; combined with two acquired from Zhang Boss, these give Chen Feng five mining areas supplying raw materials for production 153 154.

When local companies prepare to target Chen Feng, Professor Li’s citywide network protects him by forcing the hostile groups to withdraw. He later mobilizes local contacts to investigate attacks on Chen Feng’s mining operations and orders them to defer to Chen Feng’s judgment 154 186.

Trivia

• Professor Li’s original personal name is withheld in the provided account 48.
• Unlike Professor Zhang, Professor Li is characterized as an experienced operator who considers how to maximize the benefits of his alliances 186.
• His laboratory in Suzhou City is described as famous throughout the city 54.