The Helpful Zuo Quan

The honorary professorship conferment ceremony was not held at the university, but at the Western Capital High-Tech Agricultural Products Research Center.

The Western Capital City High-Tech Agricultural Products Research Center has a very ordinary name, but it is actually one of the highest research institutes of the Scarlet Alliance State.

Those who can enter and exit this research institute are either senior researchers, members of the Sequence Committee, or can only enter by presenting an official document; the confidentiality is extremely high.

Zhang Xuezhou is undoubtedly the last type.

His communicator contained a key; after verifying his identity with the key, he could enter.

However, this was not Zhang Xuezhou's first visit. He had come here with many committee members after exploring the Dongshan Imperial Mausoleum, and had even washed up and undergone a medical examination here. Zhang Xuezhou was quite familiar with the environment and quickly found the research institute's lobby.

Zhang Xuezhou rushed over after receiving the notification, but the notification was obviously too late. When Zhang Xuezhou arrived at the hall, it was already packed with people. Some people were sitting and enjoying tea, while others were visiting each other to get to know one another, and still others were quietly exchanging information about their research.

"Committee Member Zhang!"

"Long time no see, Professor Pei Jinghong!"

Just as Zhang Xuezhou's status as a committee member is not valid, as he is merely an alternate member, Pei Jinghong's professorship is a respectful title rather than an actual one.

Zhang Xuezhou greeted the other party very politely as he entered the hall.

He was acquainted with many research professors in Western Capital City. Professor Pei Jinghong, who was in front of him, was an expert in firearms and an outsider to the Song Household. Song Bu'er Firearms had received collaborative research from this professor.

Zhang Xuezhou first came into contact with the other party when he obtained Professor Gao Qiang's Infinite Gun, which led him to recognize the other party in the research institute.

Many professors became acquainted with Zhang Xuezhou by purchasing tamed beasts. Some met him at the beast market, while many more met him at Zhu Liangping's beast factory.

Zhang Xuezhou entered the research center. He would greet the many senior scholars from time to time, and was also introduced to some researchers who had come from other provinces. He was quite at ease among the crowd.

The conferment of honorary professorships is not centered around Zhang Xuezhou, but rather a corresponding ceremony is held only every two to three years.

In addition to awarding titles to relevant personnel, such ceremonies usually showcase the market impact of some scientific research products, and may also display new products. Anyone involved in the development of scientific research is proud to receive the relevant entry qualifications.

This group includes a large number of researchers, as well as influential figures. In addition to some of the moderators, there are quite a few committee members present, and some of the alternate committee members who have been invited. These alternate committee members are mostly from other provinces and cities, and their main purpose is to broaden their horizons.

"Committee Member Zhang, it's truly a rare treat to see you!"

"Hello, Committee Member Zuo!"

Zhang Xuezhou greeted people politely in the crowd. Since he was already there, he didn't mind making a gesture of hospitality and getting along with everyone.

When someone complained, he quickly turned around and saw Zuo Quan holding an information booklet.

Zuo Quan's position in the committee was not high; he only received face because of Zuo Lianguang. However, among the many researchers, Zuo Quan was undoubtedly a "big shot."

Upon seeing Zuo Quan come to greet them, many people quickly made way for him. Some people had looked at Zhang Xuezhou curiously and were wondering what connection Zhang Xuezhou had with Zuo Quan.

"I met Commissioner Zhang at the mansion before. I didn't expect him to be so brave, actually able to suppress so many men from Wanping Province," Zuo Quan said with a smile. "I've always wanted to invite Commissioner Zhang to the Zuo Household, but I've been unable to do so despite my repeated invitations!"

"I am just a researcher, and I don't deserve such hospitality from Committee Member Zuo," Zhang Xuezhou declined.

"Research?"

"Yes, I mainly engage in scientific research!"

"I didn't realize that!"

Zuo Quan was slightly taken aback, not understanding Zhang Xuezhou's situation for a moment.

Arranging the conferment of honorary professorships is not an urgent matter, nor does it warrant notifying the entire committee. Zuo Quan genuinely did not know which individuals would be receiving the titles.

Although Zuo Quan had heard Zhang Xuezhou's reasons for declining the invitation over the communicator, he still found it somewhat hard to believe when Zhang Xuezhou mentioned that he was mainly good at scientific research.

He was familiar with the rules of the Alliance States, as well as the rules for awarding honorary professorships. He even knew that Zhang Xuezhou's first-place ranking in Wanping would earn him extra points in the awarding process. However, Zuo Quan found it hard to imagine what Zhang Xuezhou could possibly research.

"What kind of scientific research do you do?" Zuo Quan asked with a smile.

"Gene therapy... Professor Wang, you're here too!"

Zhang Xuezhou and Zuo Quan exchanged a few laughs, and when they saw Wang Haoran arriving in a wheelchair, he quickly reached out to greet him.

Wang Haoran's face had a slightly rosy glow, a stark contrast to his previous near-death experience after severing tendons in his hands and feet. He looked remarkably well and was even able to make a special trip to attend this important event.

"You look great," Wang Haoran said with a smile.

"Same to you!"

Zhang Xuezhou nodded. His words were a double entendre, implying that he, like Wang Haoran, looked very well, while also implying that he, like Wang Haoran recovering from an injury.

With the many events in Qing'an Province concluded, everyone went about their own business. This included matters concerning the final challenge matches, as well as various medical needs that would be addressed through applications for requisition by the committee. The smooth administrative process for obtaining the necessary medicinal materials for Zhang Xuezhou was also partly due to these factors.

"What are the odds?" Wang Haoran asked in a low voice.

"Ten percent!"

Zhang Xuezhou responded with a number that even he himself couldn't believe, which finally put Wang Haoran's mind at ease, making him feel more relaxed.

Like Ren Anran, when he had to put aside his Gene Sequence, Wang Haoran also focused on the Poison Avoidance Instruction and the Realm Technique.

At this moment, his mind was stable, and he felt a sense of ease. The True Spirit Realm, which was once extremely difficult to reach, seemed to have become more transparent and was no longer as elusive as before.

"Only by letting go..."

Just as he was about to chat with Zhang Xuezhou again, Zuo Quan pulled Zhang Xuezhou aside and introduced several associate professors involved in weak gene research.

"When did this bastard become so polite?"

The Zuo Household has conducted extensive research on weak gene technology in the Scarlet Alliance State. The researchers involved either belong to Zuo Household research institutions or have a close relationship with the Zuo Household.

Zhang Xuezhou's genetic predisposition to health issues wasn't exactly a secret, and Zuo Quan's revelation of it at this time was clearly an attempt to curry favor.

Wang Haoran couldn't understand how the person spying on Zuo Quan and the person being spyed had become so close.

"Let me introduce you. This is Professor Zhang Huan. He once tackled the weak gene in the Swift Leopard, pushing the test subjects from the First Sequence to the Third Sequence!"

Hello, Professor Zhang Huan!

"This is Professor Yu Ye. His expertise lies in the popular areas of improving weak genes in Gigantopithecus and tigers!"

"Professor Yu, I've heard Zhu Shengnan and the others mention you. They said that after purchasing your related technology products, their success rate in entering the Fourth Sequence increased significantly!"

"This is Professor Jin Guangming. He specializes in the research and changes in mollusc genes!"

"Hello, Professor Jin!"

"This is Instructor Zuo Luo, a member of our Zuo Household Lineage who works outside the village. He specializes in improving weak genes in birds, which happens to be related to your genes. You two can get to know each other better!"

Zuo Quan introduced everyone to Zhang Xuezhou.

After a row of senior professors and researchers, Zuo Quan introduced a young man to Zhang Xuezhou.

"Zuo Luo, thirty-two years old, possesses weak Crane Bird genes and has studied Crane Bird gene-related research for some time. He has already progressed from the First Sequence to the Second Sequence, and the Third Sequence is not a bottleneck for him!"

Zuo Luo looked extremely young, was clean and smelled of perfume, and had deep, intelligent eyes.

Compared to the other professors introduced by Zuo Quan, Zuo Luo's professional title was one level lower, but Zuo Luo's authority was clearly higher. After standing up, he introduced himself again in a very simple way, and also mentioned his relevant research results, appearing very confident.

"Hello, Lecturer Zuo Luo!"

Zhang Xuezhou greeted him politely, just as he would any other person.

In the past, when Zhang Xuezhou encountered someone like Zuo Luo with weak genes, he would have needed to show some mutual respect and see if they could cooperate and achieve a win-win situation.

However, his current special genes have transformed him into those of a falcon, and he is no longer associated with the genes of Crane Bird.

For Zhang Xuezhou, Zuo Luo, whom Zuo Quan emphasized at the end, was indeed of little interest to him.