"The three Chenghuang Institutes are almost ready to go into operation. I'm planning to expand the R&D team and bring in some top-tier experts to lead the charge," Song He said. "Especially the Chenghuang Evolution Research Institute. I originally planned to have Professor Lu lead it, but he's too old, and his expertise falls a little short."
"Didn't you promise them official positions before? Going back on your word now—doesn't that look a little like killing the donkey after it has done the work?" Xiang Xiaotong asked.
"I'm not killing any donkeys. Professor Lu will serve as director of the Chenghuang Evolution Research Institute, responsible for overall coordination, management, and approving applications. If we can poach Antonio, we'll make him chief scientist and have him lead the R&D team," Song He explained. "A Nobel Prize winner as chief scientist—no one will object, right? Anyone who objects can come up with a major achievement first and let me take a look!"
"Using fifty million in gambling debts to force Antonio into a corner? You really are something. Do you think this will work?" Xiang Xiaotong laughed.
"Let's give it a try. Wei Liqun is leading a group of people to handle this. We'll see how good they are at poaching talent," Song He said. "If they can bring in a Nobel Prize winner to hold down the fort, I'll feel much more at ease!"
Xie Kefu sat on the big bed in his dormitory and popped open a can of beer with a snap, taking small sips.
Taking small sips wasn't his style, but he would be attending the celebration banquet in a few hours. With all the expensive alcohol available to drink, he had to save room in advance. For now, he was merely quenching his thirst.
His phone