Just turned over a new leaf and became a wise and intelligent student

Chapter 440 Another village has a bright future

Shi Yigong frowned.

He is 44 years old this year.

For scholars engaged in scientific research, 44 years old is a very delicate number.

Because one more year means missing out on many honors and projects during the development period.

If I were one year younger, I would have two or three years to give myself one last chance to make a breakthrough as a young scholar.

Of course, for a top scholar who has returned from overseas like Shi Yigong, the honors and projects that many domestic professors have to work hard to qualify for are within his reach.

It's not just his impressive academic achievements, but also the supreme institution behind him with many years of heritage and strong cultural heritage.

Shi Yigong admitted that Xu Qingshan’s words were indeed somewhat inflammatory to him and touched upon his deepest desires.

But this is just empty talk.

Shi Yigong has never been an empty talker, but a doer. After he became the vice president of Huaqing University and gained a deep understanding of Huaqing's mechanisms, he began to build the West Lake Institute for Advanced Studies, laying a solid foundation for the establishment of West Lake University a few years later.

He even worked tirelessly to do academic work while seeking sponsorship, looking for resources, and contacting and integrating his personal connections.

But Xu Qingshan felt that it was a waste to some extent for Shi Yigong to establish West Lake University.

Because Shi Yigong's academic connections are limited and his international prestige is also limited, although he became an academician of the Huazhong University of Science and Technology in 13, the available resources at home and abroad are still limited.

Despite this, Shi Yigong still created the unique West Lake University.

A research-oriented university that coincides with Xu Qingshan’s vision of Qingshan University.

However, Westlake University's advantageous subjects depend on the network of its founder, Shi Yigong, but fields related to biology and chemistry are notoriously high in investment and low in output.

How much does a set of cutting-edge scientific research equipment cost?

This question never has a fixed answer.

Because it is very likely that scholars will need to design a set of equipment themselves to meet certain specific needs in this experiment.

In applied scientific research projects, we often encounter situations where we spend hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars just for an instrument that only appears once in a project, has a very short experimental time, and has a very low reuse rate.

But this is inevitable.

Because experiments in applied scientific research are the basis of everything.

Without real and correct experimental data, it will be difficult to truly promote the development of science to benefit mankind.

However, the experiment itself requires long-term and large-scale investment, with unknown outputs and results.

Therefore, for a research university, the pressure of relying on experimental applied disciplines as its basic foundation in the early stages is extremely great.

It requires continuous investment and time to wait.

But if Xu Qingshan was there, it would be different.

Xu Qingshan currently wants to establish Qingshan University. The core subjects in the early stage must be mathematics and computer science, and basic subjects such as biology, physics, and chemistry will also be established, but the initial investment will definitely not be too much.

Under this premise, Xu Qingshan has great confidence that he can push Qingshan University's domestic and international status to a new height in a short period of time, and make it the first research university in China that can truly stand at the top of world scientific research.

Mathematics and computers are good for two things.

For mathematics, the initial investment is small, and the real expense is only in hiring top professors. Even if equipment is needed to run data, the computing power actually used is the computer next door.

If you want to achieve results in mathematics, the highest cost is not equipment or resources.

But people.

Researchers are the highest requirement and the biggest threshold in mathematics.

But with Xu Qingshan and six other world-class mathematicians, the problem of personnel is basically solved. As long as they recruit students openly, even if Qingshan University is unknown, the most promising and intelligent mathematicians in the world will flock to it, hoping to become their students.

There is no need to worry about the quality of students admitted in the initial stage.

By building a school around the subject of mathematics, Xu Qingshan overcame all the difficulties and all that remained were advantages.

As for computers.

Compared with the Department of Mathematics, which has raised the upper limit of Aoyama University's scientific research discourse power, the Department of Computer Science can be regarded as the most egg-laying golden goose of Aoyama University.

Although computer science is also an applied subject, its investment is very fixed.

In the new era, a top university must have its own data center, and Xu Qingshan's accumulation, possession, and foresight in the field of computer science, especially machine learning, will bring very rich returns to Qingshan University.

Who says Xu Qingshan can’t set up Open AI as a school-enterprise?
Moreover, compared with other basic disciplines that require the construction of super-large experimental equipment, the cost of computer equipment is already very cheap.

Really can't do
At that time, all idle laboratory equipment will be put into mining, and the operation of Qingshan University can be maintained solely by virtual currency.

Of course.

This is just a joke.

After all, Xu Qingshan is also a wealthy Chinese businessman, so he doesn't need such means. He is not Lao Cai.
Speaking of which, Xu Qingshan remembered that Lao Cai would invest heavily in virtual currency directly in the name of Meitu in the future. There would be gains and losses, but it would often be on the hot search list.

Shi Yigong didn't say anything, and Xu Qingshan's mind was full of thoughts.

of course.

He also thought about it.

If Shi Yigong agrees to become his administrative principal, biology will also become a subject of focus in the early stages.

After all, we have to give the principal a certain amount of respect.

Xu Qingshan had already begun to imagine how he should allocate sufficient scientific research funds as quickly as possible after Shi Yigong agreed to join Qingshan University.

But after a long silence, Shi Yigong looked at the young man in front of him who had created many academic miracles in China, shook his head and uttered a word.

"I'm sorry, but I don't think I can accept your invitation."

Shi Yigong lowered his eyes, and there was still some fatigue on his face.

"I've only been back for three years. I'm not your best candidate. Huaqing has also provided me with many resources and opportunities. It's not appropriate to leave rashly like this."

Shi Yigong raised his head and looked at Xu Qingshan.

"But I think your idea does make sense, and I personally hope you succeed."

Xu Qingshan wanted to say something, but saw Shi Yigong raised his hand to stop him from speaking next.

Shi Yigong looked at Xu Qingshan with a wry smile.

"Xu Shen, I called you Xu Shen, you can't say that again."

"I'm really afraid that if you continue talking, I'll be really moved, and then it will be troublesome."

Shi Yigong sighed, and seeing that Xu Qingshan didn't seem like someone who would give up easily, he continued.

"I have only been back at Huaqing for less than three years. The first batch of students I trained at Huaqing have not yet reached the stage where they can completely break away from me and form a complete training system. I really look forward to the future you are talking about, but I cannot become an irresponsible person and abandon these students who are being trained."

Shi Yigong looked at Xu Qingshan and asked.

"God Xu, you won't abandon your students so easily, right?"

Xu Qingshan was speechless.

He has actually been doing well all along, and his strong academic research talent has made him a popular figure.

Basically, no one would refuse him if he took the initiative to recruit or invite others.

This was the first time Xu Qingshan had seen Shi Yigong reject him so resolutely.

However, Shi Yigong’s question really made Xu Qingshan unable to refute.

"Okay." Xu Qingshan also shook his head with a wry smile and said.

"If Professor Shi changes his mind, please feel free to contact me. The door of Qingshan University is always open to you."

Xu Qingshan did not insist any further. After understanding the other person's thoughts and politely saying goodbye to Shi Yigong, Xu Qingshan returned to Beijing University.

When Xu Qingshan's Maybach returned to Beijing University, everyone was still arguing about it.

The news that Xu Qingshan went to Huaqing University first after returning was also known by Zhou Qifeng and others. It happened that the School of Mathematics and some school leaders were having a meeting today. When they heard that Xu Qingshan had returned to school, they directly asked Xu Qingshan to come to the meeting as well.

In principle, Xu Qingshan does not participate in the administrative work of the School of Mathematics at Beijing University, but this time Lao Zhou called him directly, and he had nothing to do, so he just joined in.

But as soon as Xu Qingshan entered the back door of the conference room, Zhou Qifeng, who was sitting in the main seat, stopped speaking and looked at him.

Naturally, the attention of others was also attracted at the same time.

All the leaders in the audience stared at Xu Qingshan, and the strange look in their eyes made Xu Qingshan feel a little creepy.

"Good afternoon, everyone."

Xu Qingshan didn't know whether to move forward or backward, so he simply waved to everyone and said hello.

Most of the people present were acquaintances.

He had just graduated from Huaqing University and felt a little guilty. At this time, everyone was looking at him like that. Xu Qingshan really didn't know what to do for a moment and was very embarrassed.

"Hey, isn't this our future Academician Xu from Peking University? What's up? Is Huaqing's tea delicious?"

Principal Zhou Qifeng fired the first shot.

However, there was nothing particularly offensive in the words, but there was a weird taste in it, which was almost enough to make people rush out of the meeting room.

"hey-hey."

Xu Qingshan scratched his head, then found a seat at the end of the table with a playful smile.

"What are you laughing at? Why are you sitting so far away? Come over here and sit."

Zhou Qifeng didn't care about the meeting anymore. He patted the chair beside him and raised his eyebrows.

"What? If you're not comfortable sitting here, how about you take my seat?"

Lao Zhou is firing on all cylinders.

The others, on the other hand, retracted their gazes and exchanged looks with smiles in their eyes.

It has been a long time since we have seen Xu Qingshan and Zhou Qifeng like this.

Isn’t it said that love expires?

"No, no, I'm fine sitting here."

Xu Qingshan wiped the sweat off his face and waved his hand.

"It's a meeting, it's a meeting, everyone continue, I just came over to join in the fun."

"Humph, I approved your leave. You've been away for so long, but you didn't come back to see us first, but went straight to Huaqing. Is there anything in Huaqing that attracts you? Or are there any new girls? Do you want us to invite Xiao Jiang to come for a meeting?"

Zhou Qifeng had no intention of letting Xu Qingshan go, and continued to speak in a sarcastic and gloomy tone.

"Hey! Lao Zhou! That's too much!"

Seeing that Zhou Qifeng was not giving in, Xu Qingshan stopped smiling. He knew that this trick would not work on Old Zhou.

"You don't even know what I'm doing, and you say that to me. It really hurts me!"

"What are you going to do? Can you really go to Huaqing so brazenly to poach people?"

Zhou Qifeng curled his lips.

He was not really angry, but wanted to remind Xu Qingshan that Peking University was his home. Who would go to their neighbor's house instead of home first after coming back from having fun?
"Wow! You, Old Deng, actually guessed it right. I went there to poach people, but I just didn't succeed."

Xu Qingshan also curled his lips.

"Who did you poach? Huaqing actually allowed you to poach people so casually. Gu Binglin is really old."

Old Zhou continued to argue with Xu Qingshan.

"We don't need to poach anyone from Huaqing University right now, right? Unless we want to poach Academician Yao?"

Tian Gang, who had been laughing secretly on the side, asked in surprise.

It’s not that he is arrogant, but there is really no comparison between the Department of Mathematics at Huaqing University and that at Peking University. The gap is too big.

Mr. Qiu has been working at Huaqing for so long, but has not achieved anything.

Xu Qingshan from Peking University has been very popular for more than two years, and he instantly reduced the entire Huaqing Mathematics Department to ashes.

"I went to dig up Shi Yigong, but as you can see, I didn't succeed."

Xu Qingshan said depressedly.

The bigwigs in the School of Mathematics had heard of Shi Yigong's name, but they didn't know much about him. After all, everyone's energy was focused on mathematics, so they didn't have much time to study biology.

Instead, Zhou Qifeng and another Vice Principal Li looked at each other.

"You are dreaming. When Shi Yigong came back to Huaqing from the United States, Huaqing also gave him a lot of super-standard treatment. He was evaluated as an academician and became the vice president two years later. What can you use to poach him?"

Zhou Qifeng rolled his eyes.

"Are you going to give my position to someone else?"

However, no one said that Xu Qingshan had no right to speak, and everyone assumed that he did.

Even though Xu Qingshan has not yet been awarded the Yangtze River Award, his status in the school is equivalent to that of a veteran academician.

"That's not the case. How dare I be the boss of our Beijing University? Let's not talk about it anymore. What is the meeting we are having today? Is there anything I can do?"

"Today, the main thing is that the leadership of the School of Mathematics needs to be adjusted. Dean Changping has been in office for several years, and it is time to move up. However, there are not many positions in the school right now. We are discussing where Changping should go, and who should be the new dean of the School of Mathematics."

Zhou Qifeng said.

"Oh huh?"

Xu Qingshan lowered his head and said this, but suddenly realized something, raised his head abruptly, his eyes shining.

Isn't this a case of there being a ray of hope after a dark cloud, or a pillow being given to you when you feel sleepy?

"Okay, let's continue the meeting. Now let's nominate Dayue to take over Changping's position, right?"

Xu Qingshan narrowed his eyes and stared at the gentleman sitting in the first seat on his right.

Wang Changping, the dean of the School of Mathematics, is someone Xu Qingshan has dealt with quite a bit. Since they are both fellow villagers and old leaders, Xu Qingshan naturally knows this gentle fellow who usually keeps a low profile.

Since Shi Yigong is not coming, Old Wang is just the right person!

Xu Qingshan knew that during the years that Lao Wang had been the dean, although there had not been any explosive achievements in the School of Mathematics except for himself, it was stable!

The School of Mathematics is developing steadily.

Moreover, Lao Wang does a good job in both teacher management and student management.

The most important thing is to be familiar enough, understand enough, and cooperate enough.

It's decided to be you! Lao Wang!

Wang Changping listened to the meeting patiently, when he suddenly shuddered and almost sneezed.

Um? Who is thinking about me?

(End of this chapter)