After finally finishing the meeting, Lu Ao planned to pull Song Zhou out to find something to eat first. Unexpectedly, the moment he stood up, a lean middle-aged man approached with his assistant.
"Hello, hello. You're Lu Ao, right? I'm Huang Ningna. I heard about your accomplishments from Professor Li."
Caught off guard, Lu Ao could not pretend not to see him. He could only reach out and shake his hand. "Hello."
"Do you have anything planned next? I wonder if it would be convenient to take some time to chat?" Huang Ningna glanced across the way and said warmly, "There's a small teahouse restaurant opposite the lecture hall. How about we go over there for tea and talk for a while?"
Lu Ao was wary. "What do you need us for?"
"Here's the thing. I'm a professor at Huaxia University of Science and Technology, and I currently have a Coral reef ecosystem restoration project that needs help. After asking around in many places, I felt you were a good fit. I just don't know whether you have the time."
Lu Ao was somewhat surprised.
Huaxia University of Science and Technology was one of the top schools in China. It shared first place with China University, and even globally, its overall strength ranked within the top ten.
A professor from such a university was truly impressive.
Lu Ao did not know what he wanted to discuss with him.
Huang Ningna waited nervously for Lu Ao's reply.
After looking at him several times, Lu Ao could not help asking, "Do you have any documents to prove your identity?"
"Yes, yes, yes." Huang Ningna hurriedly pulled out his credentials. "This is my faculty ID, this is my work ID, this is my access pass, and—oh, here's my national ID card too."
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