Ding Yue and Professor Yang Kaining found a quiet spot to discuss various matters about Mist City Arts and Science University and Professor Yang Kaining’s options.
"Professor Yang, I sincerely hope you can stay. Everything Swiss Zurich Federal Institute of Technology can offer you in terms of research conditions, we at Mist City Arts and Science University can provide as well,"
Ding Yue declared earnestly.
Although the life sciences at Swiss Zurich Federal Institute of Technology are impressive, as long as one is willing to invest, Mist City Arts and Science University won’t fall short.
with the systematic support in hand, given time, the strength of the life sciences sector might even match that of the Swiss Zurich Federal Institute of Technology.
Of course, this is on the premise that they could recruit top life scientist Professor Yang Kaining.
"I can see Principal Ding’s sincerity,"
Professor Yang Kaining nodded and then said, "To be honest, I am considering it. However, I’m still hesitating."
Professor Yang Kaining finally revealed his true thoughts to Ding Yue.
He hadn’t made a decision yet, but staying at Mist City Arts and Science University was indeed a possibility he was contemplating.
There were many factors influencing this consideration.
First, as Professor Yang Kaining grew older, he increasingly harbored the sentiment of returning to his homeland.
Clearly, the allure of Yanhuang Land was stronger for bringing out such sentimentality in Professor Yang Kaining.
Second, after participating in biomedical engineering and 3D bioprinting technology at Mist City Arts and Science University for over half a year, Professor Yang Kaining truly felt that each teacher and student involved in the biomedical field on this campus was exceptionally talented.
The most outstanding among them were the two students, Gu Yong and Lu Qingyan.
Third, over this period, whether it was President Jiang Zhongbo, Principal Xu Dongcheng, or Principal Ding, all had expressed strong hope for him to stay.
Therefore, Professor Yang Kaining was somewhat swayed.
Furthermore, the decline in life sciences research funding at Swiss Zurich Federal Institute of Technology, along with increasingly tight projects, made Professor Yang Kaining feel that overseas might not be so favorable after all.
All things considered,
Professor Yang Kaining was leaning towards returning to his homeland, joining Mist City Arts and Science University, experiencing a brand-new research environment, and also having the financial backing of the rather wealthy Principal Ding.
The reason why Professor Yang Kaining was still indecisive, apart from these factors favoring his stay,
was his reluctance to leave Swiss Zurich Federal Institute of Technology.
After all, he had spent a considerable part of his research career there.
Moreover, when comparing Swiss Zurich Federal Institute of Technology with Mist City Arts and Science University, there was indeed a gap of several ranks.
Swiss Zurich Federal Institute of Technology was ranked within the global top ten, while Mist City Arts and Science University’s overall strength was quite low, of course, when measured against the world’s top standards.
If considered among private domestic universities, Mist City Arts and Science University was actually quite good; even among public universities, Mist City Arts and Science University stood out in certain fields compared to some key institutions.
Luckily, Professor Yang Kaining had a favorable view of the "Life Sciences" at Mist City Arts and Science University, since life sciences are closely related to biology and medical specialties, and currently, the medical school of Mist City Arts and Science University was also strong.
"Professor Yang, thank you for sharing your thoughts with me. I know this choice is indeed a difficult one, and no matter what, I respect your personal decision. I also hope that you, Professor Yang, can take your time to consider it carefully,"
Ding Yue said calmly.
Whether or not he could secure Professor Yang Kaining wasn’t something Ding Yue was entirely sure about.
It all depended on what Professor Yang Kaining ultimately decided.
As Ding Yue and Professor Yang Kaining were having a serious conversation, a phone call came through to Ding Yue’s cell phone.
Since they were in the library, with the artificial intelligence robot Big White nearby, Big White had already set Ding Yue’s phone to silent mode.
"Principal, you have a phone call."
The warm and pleasant voice of Big White resounded.
Professor Yang Kaining, sitting nearby, couldn’t help but glance at Big White; this chubby, white creature seemed to be quite intelligent.
Ding Yue didn’t even bother to take out his phone, and simply asked Big White.
"The call is from Ding Xiaoyou, your sister," Big White replied.
In Big White’s intelligent chip, Ding Xiaoyou was naturally a vital member of Mist City Arts and Science University’s personnel management system, related to Principal Ding as siblings, and furthermore, Big White maintained a constant connection with Ding Yue’s phone when operating normally.
Ding Yue pondered for a moment, and then said, "Adjust the phone’s volume to match the library’s decibel level, and connect the call."
"Understood, Principal."
With a "beep," the call connected, and the voice of his sister, Ding Xiaoyou, came through, though quite softly so as not to disturb others in the library.
Moreover, the spot Ding Yue had chosen was a secluded and peaceful nook in the Book Ship Library.
"Xiao You, what’s up? I’m in the middle of discussing important matters with Professor Yang," Ding Yue spoke, lowering his voice slightly as he asked.