"What?"
"What’s that?"
"The Code of the Divine!"
Zhou Li was taken aback and leaned in to inspect Liu Zecheng from left to right, "You haven’t started getting religious, have you? The Code of the Divine..."
Hu Zhibin then said, "Maybe it’s a TV show? Is it a new release? ’The Code of the Divine’ sounds like a good show! Is it from M Country? Europe?"
"..."
Liu Zecheng shook his head in frustration, "So you guys have no idea about the progress that Zhao Yi has made in his research? Or what results he’s achieved?"
"No idea."
"We’ve just heard Gao Yihua ntioned there’s been a little progress."
"A little?"
Liu Zecheng curled his lips and turned to Hu Zhibin, patting his shoulder, "This is why, my friend, you must be rigorous in your speech and actions, especially as a mathematics professor conducting mathematical research."
"Why are you always worrying about project funding? And it’s just theoretical mathematics research. How can anyone trust you to complete a rigorous mathematical theory proof if you’re not ticulous in your speech and actions?"
After finishing his words, Liu Zecheng walked out of the office.
Hu Zhibin stood there, stunned, before finally asking Zhou Li, "What did the Deputy Minister an by his last remarks?"
"He ans you’re not careful enough."
"I’m not careful? Why?"
As if it were the most obvious thing in the world, Zhou Li said, "Isn’t it clear? He’s saying you don’t even know what progress Zhao Yi has made. You called it a ’small achievent.’ In my opinion, it must be a significant accomplishnt, and quite impressive at that, otherwise why would Director Liu make a special trip?"
Hu Zhibin said despondently, "But... you said the sa thing, didn’t you?"
"Yeah, I did,"
Zhou Li nodded in admission, "but I haven’t applied for any projects recently, have I? The Office of Science and Technology can’t control , so I can say whatever I want. But it’s different for you." He sighed and patted Hu Zhibin’s shoulder, "That’s why you must be ticulous in your speech and actions in the future!"
"So are you saying my application is likely dood? Right?" Hu Zhibin grasped the crucial point.
"Maybe?" Zhou Li appeared uncertain, "Director Liu probably won’t pay special attention to your small project, right?"
"That’s true."
Hu Zhibin nodded in agreent, "But leaving a bad impression on him is definitely not a good thing, right..." He took a deep breath, and his calm deanor suddenly beca angry, "I’ve figured it out, it’s all Gao Yihua’s fault!"
"This guy set up; he was the first to say ’a little progress,’ and we all believed him!"
"He led us all into a trap!"
Soon, the office erupted in collective condemnation of Gao Yihua.
...
anwhile.
Liu Zecheng drove for two hours and finally found Zhao Yi’s newly purchased suburban villa.
This area was a community of wealthy villas, with each house being quite large and coming with gardens and swimming pools. The expansive residential area was quiet and comfortable, making it a great place to stay for a holiday.
Zhao Yi had bought a new villa for his residence mainly because his fa had grown too large; living in ordinary houses outside the school was no longer convenient.
Firstly, he was always disturbed, recognized on the street as if he were a celebrity, with people following him to take pictures. His ho address had been made public, with people constantly hovering near his residential area, preventing any peace and quiet.
Secondly, he considered the safety issue, as normal apartnt buildings were more mixed and security was a significant concern.
Last ca lifestyle considerations.
For instance, he usually had a few guards following him. If he lived in an ordinary apartnt building, the guards would have to stay at the door, which would be quite tough on them, even with people coming to take their places.
If he were in a villa, with its many rooms, the guards could take turns resting, improving their working environnt substantially.
And more.
Zhao Yi decided to buy a large house to live in, coming to stay for a few days whenever he had so free ti.
Now was such a ti.
All aspects of his research were in the accumulation phase; for instance, the Warhawk-1 prototype manufacturing, biological laboratory research, including engine testing, and more, all required quite so ti to finish or make progress. The continued research into anti-gravity needed genuine experintal assistance, which, in turn, required substantial funding investnts.
In truth, funding was only one aspect, as research into anti-gravity needed approval from higher-level departnts. Even if he used his own money for the research, it would still require approval due to potential issues concerning national defense and security. It wasn’t sothing that could be fabricated just because one wanted to create experintal equipnt.
Therefore, the research into anti-gravity also required patience and ti.
Zhao Yi decided to co to the villa for a few days. He also invited Lin Xiaoqing over, and the two of them, seldom together, enjoyed a particularly sweet ti.
He had planned to stay for a few days before returning to Yanhua University. Instead, he ended up waiting for Liu Zecheng, who had made a long journey.
When Liu Zecheng arrived, it was noon.
Zhao Yi and Lin Xiaoqing had just finished preparing the al when the guards reported Liu Zecheng’s arrival. They welcod Liu Zecheng inside, "Director Liu? What a coincidence that you’re here. Co join us for lunch!"
"Then I won’t be polite!"
Liu Zecheng walked in with a smile, glanced at the simple dishes on the table, and said, "Did you cook this yourself? This is quite a treat, to eat a al prepared by Academician Zhao himself."
"My cooking skills are nothing special,"
Zhao Yi said modestly, although in reality, his cooking skills were quite good. With the help of the system, he could lend an assist in cooking, ensuring the taste wouldn’t disappoint through careful attention to detail.
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