Chapter 628: Chapter 391: When One Man Attains the Tao, Even His Pets Ascend to Heaven; The Superiors Chapter 628: Chapter 391: When One Man Attains the Tao, Even His Pets Ascend to Heaven; The Superiors Wang Lei didn’t dare to ask; not even his advisor dared to do more than stand with crossed hands in front, nodding slightly in continual respect, no different from a lackey.
But judging by appearances, this “leader” was quite young.
Even though he was wearing a mask, goggles, and a protective suit, you could still tell from the skin visible on his forehead and his build.
He couldn’t pay attention to whatever the academician was saying, instead staring with fervent eyes at the “leader,” wondering when he could become someone like that.
With a vice-chancellor for company, the academician explaining, and a whole host of university leaders in attendance, the display of prestige was maxed out.
If he became that kind of person, would junior Chen Xinyu’s attitude towards me still be so cold?
Wang Lei clenched his fists slightly, a fighting spirit suddenly flaring up in his heart; he just wanted to go back to the company and work hard right away!
During the academician’s explanation, Shen Yuan was getting a bit of a headache. Being from a second-tier university and not a medical student, it was quite challenging for him to grasp these academic matters.
Books are a treasure at times .
Shen Yuan only remembered the difficulties mentioned by the academician, namely the funding difficulties encountered in project development. It was not a small sum, and the research cycle was long, requiring a steady stream of financial support.
As Academician Zhang said, the project was currently in the “preclinical research” phase of “in vitro testing” and needed to go through “animal testing” and then 6-7 years of clinical trial before it could be released.
Medical research cycles are generally lengthy. From the beginning of development to final market release, it takes around ten years, and they had only passed one-third of the way.
Academician Zhang said this was the most challenging phase, his words full of sincerity. Shen Yuan thought to himself, if it weren’t for having a generous ‘daddy,’ I wouldn’t be able to sponsor such a project.
After the discussion, Wei Zhuo and Academician Zhang led Shen Yuan to take off their protective suits and masks and leave the laboratory.
At that moment, Wang Lei finally got a clear view of his face, thinking to himself that not only was this guy young, but he was also somewhat handsome.
Whether I can work my way up to this level in the future is uncertain, but I can’t compete in terms of looks, can I? Surely I can’t go for plastic surgery in Korea?
“Mr. Shen, it’s almost lunchtime. I’ll host lunch for you at a restaurant. Please do grace us with your presence.”
Wei Zhuo said with a smile.
“Let’s not go out. I’ve heard that the cafeteria at Nanzhong University is quite good. Let’s just eat at the cafeteria.”
Shen Yuan recalled Shen Xuan saying how good and diverse the cafeteria at Nanzhong was, much better than the high school’s by countless times.
Wei Zhuo demurred a couple of times but eventually followed Shen Yuan’s wish, and the group escorted Shen Yuan towards the cafeteria.
“How wealthy must one be… to receive such treatment?”
Walking at the back, Wang Lei wondered to himself, you need at least several billion in wealth, right? Otherwise, how could you sponsor such research projects?
Nanzhong University has several cafeterias, the largest being Cafeteria One, which is also the cafeteria where Shen Xuan and Chen Xinyu had milk tea.
The first floor of Cafeteria One is a dining hall for students, while the second floor has a staff cafeteria open only to teachers. The dishes are the same as on the first floor, just fewer people and quieter.
Watching the group ascend the staircase to the second floor, Wang Lei felt particularly regretful. What a feather in his cap it would have been, had he been able to go up there with them and be seen by so many juniors.
Too bad he was just a spectator and lackey, not a faculty member, not even qualified to go up.
Looking around, he noticed that Chen Xinyu and another junior named Shen Xuan were still there, so he approached them again.
“Juniors, have you had your lunch? How about I treat you? I’ve recharged my meal card too much, help me use some of it up.”
Wang Lei said cheerfully.
Chen Xinyu originally wanted to refuse, but Shen Xuan thought that since it was boring anyway, it might be interesting to listen to this senior boast.
“Then we’ll thank you, senior.”
“Great, do you want to eat now, or wait a while?”
It was 11:40, and some dishes had not yet been served.
“Let’s wait a bit; I’m not very hungry,” Shen Xuan replied.
Wang Lei naturally took a seat, proudly giving himself a thumbs-up for his quick thinking.
The textbook method to approach girls, you all should take a leaf from my book!
“Just now, in the anti-tumor nanoparticle drug research lab with my advisor, Academician Zhang was responsible for this research project and explained the whole significance to us. In the future, treatment for cancer patients will be much more efficient.”
Wang Lei started the conversation with a subtle brag, making it sound as if he was a participant in the project.
“See that group over there? Vice Chancellor Wei, Academician Zhang, they’re all inside, but did you notice? They’re not the main characters, it’s the person in the middle of them. Do you know who that person is?”
Shen Xuan hadn’t really looked. A bunch of greasy middle-aged men wasn’t all that attractive, and she simply responded nonchalantly, “Oh, some crappy leader coming for an inspection, right? That’s the guy who made me get up an hour early to clean up.”
Wang Lei’s eyelid twitched: “Junior, keep it down a bit, this is an important guest of the school, the leaders all take it very seriously.”
Wang Lei was going to answer his own question and properly introduce the guest’s identity, aiming to impress his juniors with his connections.
In his eyes, knowing a powerful person somehow made him feel a bit powerful too. This text is hosted at n0velfire.net
“He is the major shareholder of Mu Medical, and in Star City, he owns a Health Management Company, with 3 gyms, 1 physical examination center, and several yoga studios under its name.”
After speaking, Wang Lei quietly awaited their reaction, but the girls stayed silent for a while.
Come on, it’s really awkward performing a monologue. Would you two sisters at least give some response?
Shen Xuan adjusted her glasses, glanced up at the second-floor cafeteria, noticing the person in the middle and her brows furrowed as if in thought.