I am devoted to scientific research, but you want to trick me into having a love relationship?

Chapter 613 It's still more promising to follow the junior's lead.

Monday morning.

After resting for two days, Xu Qingzhou finally felt alive again and drove to the Kyoto Materials Research Institute in the morning.

"Professor Xu."

Along the way, the researchers greeted Xu Qingzhou.

Xu Qingzhou smiled faintly and nodded occasionally in response.

There was an early morning meeting where he needed to meet with Ji Yunshi, Zhao Shengwen, and Zheng Xuzhong to get a detailed understanding of the institute's operations during this period.

Of course, even though he was on a business trip, all the data was transmitted to his computer on time.

Of course, nothing beats seeing it firsthand.

Inside the conference room, Professor Zhao Shengwen was reporting on the progress made during this period.

"In the past few days, Group 1 has been organizing the results of lithium dendrite research, while Group 2 has completed the formulation optimization of the ionic liquid-based electrolyte. Using the [EMIM][TFSI]/LiFSI system, they achieved a Li transference number of 0.75 and a viscosity of <10 mPa·s, which has shown effectiveness in suppressing LiPSs dissolution and lithium dendrite growth."

Because the experimental results needed to be organized in advance, the original experiment was indeed delayed for a few days, but everything was still normal.

Xu Qingzhou nodded and looked at Zheng Xu.

"We have already constructed a stable LiF/GO composite artificial SEI layer using in-situ chemical deposition. Next, we plan to conduct in-depth experiments on the mechanism and synergistic effect of inhibiting lithium dendrites."

After about a week, Zheng Xu and his team finally finished working on the artificial SEI layer.

Ji Yunshi also reported to Xu Qingzhou about the equipment team. He had contacted three technical teams in recent days, and the detailed information would be sent to Xu Qingzhou's office soon.

10 o'clock in the morning.

After finishing all the important business, Ji Yunshi said, "There's an interview with Renren Daily about batteries."

"You guys can handle the interviews, Lao Ji. I have other things to do."

Xu Qingzhou had no interest in the interview, and he wasn't short of opportunities to be in the public eye anyway; he had to go back and inspect the project that afternoon.

"Well, alright."

Ji Yunshi nodded helplessly, knowing that Xu Qingzhou disliked this kind of socializing.

Xu Qingzhou's style of doing things is similar to that of MIT. He values ​​efficiency, doesn't mince words, and gets things done quickly so everyone can get on with their tasks.

The meeting adjourned.

Xu Qingzhou took his laptop and went out, but before he had taken more than a few steps, he was bumped into by someone coming out of the next office.

She is a petite girl.

"I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry," the girl apologized, covering her forehead.

"It's nothing, I'm asking you, senior?"

Xu Qingzhou was somewhat surprised when he saw the other person's face clearly.

Ren Xiaoling covered her forehead, somewhat surprised and delighted: "Ah, junior?!"

"Why are you here?"

Ren Xiaoling raised her employee badge in front of her and said weakly, "I'm here for an internship."

"You two know each other?" Zheng Xu asked curiously from behind. This young girl was very capable; although she was only a first-year doctoral student, her skill level was very high.

Xu Qingzhou nodded and said with a smile, "Yes, my first project was completed with my senior."

"Actually, I didn't do anything special, I just learned from my juniors."

Ren Xiaoling felt embarrassed.

Zhao Shengwen also came out, and said with a smile, "Xiao Ling is now the darling of Old Man Yang of the Physics Department, and his last disciple. At such a young age, she already has four articles published in top journals."

"Wow, that's amazing, senior."

Xu Qingzhou never expected that her former senior would have achieved such success.

"There is still so much I need to learn."

Ren Xiaoling felt even more embarrassed.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Xu Qingzhou prepared to leave to return to her office to consider solutions for improving battery performance. Before leaving, she said, "Good luck, senior."

"I will work hard."

Ren Xiaoling nodded heavily.

She was right all along; she could learn a lot from her juniors. So when the Kyoto Institute of Materials Science announced its internship openings, she immediately applied.

The day flew by, and at five o'clock in the afternoon, Xu Qingzhou saw off the construction team and went into the kitchen to cook. As dusk fell, the white Wrangler drove into the garage.

While Xu Qingzhou and Song Yao were having dinner, in a room in the distant Guangdong province, a lively atmosphere was taking place.

Two middle-aged women came out of the kitchen after finishing their work; one of them was Zheng Xu's wife, Wu Jiali.

The middle-aged woman looked at the little girl staring at her hands on the sofa and said helplessly, "This child, all she does all day is play on her phone, she doesn't do anything productive, and she doesn't even talk to her aunt and uncle."

"Sister, don't talk about her. These days, what young person doesn't use their phone?" Wu Jiali said with a smile.

“I’m doing something important,” the girl retorted defiantly.

Wu Mei was amused by her daughter's antics: "Playing on your phone is considered a serious matter?"

"Yes, paying attention to international affairs and understanding what's happening in the world can broaden our horizons and expand our knowledge. Isn't that a worthwhile thing to do?" the girl said earnestly.

Wu Mei's husband, Tian Zhishan, jokingly remarked, "Wow~ you're paying attention to international affairs now?"

"Of course, Europe and the United States have developed new battery technologies and are jointly imposing sanctions on China's battery industry."

Opposite Tian Zhishan was Zheng Xu's father-in-law.

The old man sighed, "Alas, this is indeed a problem."

“Once Europe and America monopolize new technologies and establish technological barriers, it will be difficult for China to make breakthroughs.” Tian Zhishan nodded in agreement.

"Is it really that mysterious?" Wu Mei asked doubtfully.

Girl: "Of course, Mom. Do you know the concept of 400Wh/kg energy density from the Max Planck Institute? If your car is equipped with this battery, it can travel 800-1000 kilometers. This is just the initial version. If we continue to experiment, it will definitely be able to travel more than 1000 kilometers."

"so smart?"

Wu Mei was finally a little surprised. She hadn't thought it was a big deal at first, but after hearing her daughter's explanation, she began to understand.

"That's right. The world is now vying for the high ground in solid-state batteries. We have an advantage in lithium-ion battery technology, but we're likely to suffer in solid-state batteries."

The husband, Tian Zhishan, nodded.

Wu Mei thought of something and looked at Wu Jiali: "Jiali, I remember Zheng Xu was also researching batteries last time. Have they made any progress?"

"Old Zheng and his team just started their business; it can't be that fast," Wu Jiali said, shaking her head helplessly.

She had heard Zheng Xu say the last time that he wasn't sure if he could really achieve his goal, and that even if he failed in the end, he would have no regrets and could just start over.

She understands her man's personality, so for him to say this shows that it's really difficult, and the probability of success is even zero.

Wu Mei protested for her sister, saying, "Zheng Xu is really something. He abandoned you all to chase after his dreams. He's over 30 years old, but he still acts like a young man."

"Sis, please stop talking about him. He's doing great now, finally found something he enjoys doing."

Wu Jiali said with a smile that although she was being sarcastic, she still supported Zheng Xu's decision to go to Kyoto.

“Jiali, if things aren’t going well with Zheng Xu, let him come back. I know a few people at Zhongda University, so going back shouldn’t be too difficult,” the old man said.

An elderly woman on the side, equally distressed for her daughter, chimed in, "That's right, even though we're thousands of kilometers apart, it's not a big deal."

“Dad, Mom, you don’t need to worry about this. Zheng Xu and I have discussed it. If the conditions are right, we’ll go there after things settle down on his end.”

"Oh, you're coming too?"

"Ah."

What about your job?

Wu Jiali smiled and said, "I'll quit and look for a job over there. I studied finance, surely I can find a job too."

"Carrie, this is a big deal, you have to..."

"what!"

Just as the adults were chatting, the girl on the side suddenly cried out.

He was incredibly excited, as if he had seen something.

"You brat, what are you yelling about!" Wu Mei said irritably.

The others were also looking at the girl.

"I think I saw my uncle?!"

(End of this chapter)