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Chapter 1502 Madman
Suning has always been very serious in doing things. Since it has decided to open its own R&D institution, it will definitely not just talk about it.

However, when Suning officially reported the plan to Fudan University, it did not get the support from Fudan University as expected, simply because Fudan did not have enough research and development funds at that time.

Moreover, Suning's research and development did not clearly define the specific projects. If Suning was not a world-renowned international mathematician, Fudan University would have begun to suspect that Suning had come back specifically to cheat money.

Of course, it is not just Fudan University that has such a subtle attitude. Other domestic universities also lack interest. Perhaps this would not be the case even if an ordinary company came to them.

Su Ning knocked on the door of Fudan University's president's office and asked, "President Xie, I wonder how the research institute I applied for is going?"

Upon hearing about this project, Principal Xie couldn't help but chuckle and said, "Ahem! Professor Zhuang, I was actually just about to tell you about this. Domestic R&D funding is tight lately, and the domestic situation is somewhat unique, so allocating R&D funds is quite troublesome."

"But this was one of the conditions I agreed upon with Fudan University before I returned to China?" However, Suning looked at President Xie with an unhappy face and questioned him.

"I know! But the situation is far more complicated than you imagine. The R&D institute matter can only be put on hold for now. When conditions in China improve in the future, Fudan University will definitely fulfill its promise."

Then Su Ning handed the detailed plan to Principal Xie and said, "Principal Xie, how about we try a different approach?"

"Huh? Professor Zhuang, please tell me first." Principal Xie did not open the crazy plan handed to him by Suning.

"I know that domestic policies and procedures are the most troublesome, so Fudan University will need to help me sort them out. As for funding, I will find it myself. Fudan University and the city government also need to allocate a 30-hectare plot of land in Lujiazui, Pudong, where I will build a large-scale technology research and development center."

"Huh? Professor Zhuang, are you serious?"

"Of course! President Xie, I haven't just learned to drink coffee in the United States these years. I've also made some friends with high-end experts. I just need Fudan University to help me solve these problems. That would mean Fudan University has fulfilled all its promises to me."

“Why must it be Lujiazui in Pudong?”

"I would like to acquire prime land in Puxi, but is that even possible? People might question whether I'm just grabbing land."

"Huh? Professor Zhuang, if we follow your plan, the cost will be an astronomical figure, right?"

At this moment, Su Ning couldn't help but feel angry. He felt that these people were too indecisive. "Principal Xie, what are you afraid of? Check your pockets. Is there anything I need?"

"This..." Sure enough, Suning's questioning made President Xie feel embarrassed. After all, Fudan University was almost pointing at Suning's nose and calling him a "liar".

"I don't want a domestic loan, and I don't want a prime location. I just want to build my own R&D center in the suburbs, and then work with my close friends on projects that interest me. Is that really that difficult?"

"Professor Zhuang, you absolutely misunderstood. I definitely didn't mean that."

"President Xie, when I was at MIT, you took the trouble to contact me and refused to compromise on any of my conditions. It was like you were asking to marry your beloved, a peerless beauty. You can't just kick me out right after our wedding night, right?"

"Professor Zhuang, I don't know where to put my face after hearing what you said."

"Thank you, Principal. I won't make it difficult for you. These are all my requests for now. It would be best if you could give me a reply before the end of the year. I'm impatient, and if things don't work out, I plan to leave Shanghai and find my own utopia after the end of the year."

"This..." At this moment, Principal Xie was stunned by Suning's ultimatum. It was the first time he had seen people discuss things in this way.

However, Su Ning stood up and said to Principal Xie, "Principal Xie, I'm sorry to trouble you."

"Professor Zhuang..."

Then Suning no longer paid any attention to President Xie of Fudan University. Instead, he stood up and left the president's office in disappointment. To be honest, he felt very disappointed.

However, Principal Xie also had a splitting headache at this time. He really didn't expect that Suning had such a hot temper. He would make such a big fuss just after returning to China.

However, the R&D center was indeed promised in advance by Fudan University, but it was definitely not the same as the R&D center that Suning mentioned. At most, they just wanted Suning to be the leader of an academic project.

At this point, President Xie, who was already in a difficult situation, was also a little confused. The matter was too big for him and Fudan University to handle. After all, if they took too big a step, it would be easy to get into trouble.

Then, Principal Xie, who was feeling a headache, noticed the plan left by Suning. He took it and opened it with some curiosity and started to read it. He found that this R&D center had three hundred-story skyscrapers. If it was really built, it would shock the whole of China.

Of course, Principal Xie did not believe that this plan could be realized. Although he did not understand what Suning’s real purpose was, it did not stop him from cursing him as a "madman".

However, I cannot be the only one who is worried about this matter. I should immediately report this plan through a special channel and let those real big shots worry about it together.

……

As soon as Suning left the principal's office, he couldn't help but reveal a smug smile. It seemed that his attempt to force the emperor to abdicate was effective.

This time, Fudan University has to work hard for me. Otherwise, if I really leave Shanghai after the New Year, it will be Fudan University that will be embarrassed.

When Su Ning just returned to the old house, Li Jia timidly appeared in front of him, "Professor Zhuang, I'm here to report."

After seeing the beautiful Li Jia, Su Ning felt much better. "Haha, good! The location of the R&D center has not been determined yet. Your main job during this period is to come to the old house and help me organize the documents."

"Okay! Professor Zhuang." Li Jia naturally agreed without hesitation. It is quite rare to be an assistant to an international expert like Su Ning.

"Inside that cardboard box are the contracts and property deeds for some old houses I just bought. Please help me organize them and lock them all in the safe."

"Ah? Real estate certificate?"

"Yes! I've always been optimistic about the real estate industry in Shanghai, so I sent people to contact those who are interested in going abroad and took over their properties in advance. This way, it can be considered a mutually beneficial situation."

Li Jia stared at the property certificate in front of her with some astonishment and asked, "But...but there are so many houses, probably more than ten. Can you live in them all by yourself?"

"Haha, who told you that you have to live in a house after buying it? Can't it be used as an investment project?" At this time, Suning couldn't help laughing. This is the impact brought about by different concepts.

"Professor Zhuang, as far as I know, private housing transactions are not allowed, right?"

"It's not absolute! As long as there's no dispute over the ownership rights, plus the legal sales procedures and contracts, and the property certificates provided by the Real Estate Department, this is absolutely a legal and compliant investment project."

"I...I understand. I'll go down and sort it out right away."

"Ah."

Li Jia, who was busy at the time, was undoubtedly shocked. Their family had no place to live when they returned to Shanghai, but this small cardboard box contained more than ten luxury houses.

For the first time, Li Jia's heart was broken by wealth and material things. He realized that there was such a world of money, and then he couldn't help but yearn for it.

Of course, Li Jia didn't know that this was all done intentionally by Suning, with the purpose of crushing the arrogance in her heart. As for what the ending will be, it depends on the needs and development of the plot.

"Professor Zhuang, I've already sorted everything out. Should I lock it in the safe now?"

"Good! Come with me."

"Yes, Professor."

Then Suning stood up and took Li Jia to the basement of the old house, and then a small, impregnable underground vault came into view. Li Jia, who was responsible for the renovation here with Teacher Ruan, was shocked again.

Li Jia looked at Su Ning in front of him with a puzzled look and asked, "Professor, I don't remember there being a basement here?"

"It has always been there! It's just not open to you and Teacher Ruan. The people who renovated this place were also professionals from the vault." At this time, Su Ning explained with a nonchalant smile on his face.

"I see."

At this moment, Li Jia couldn't help but reveal an expression of relief, but soon he became stunned again. There was actually a small pile of gold bars and colorful US dollars in the vault.

Then Suning didn't care about Li Jia's astonishment. Instead, he asked Li Jia to put the property certificates and purchase contracts on the shelf. This definitely opened up a whole new world for the girl.

I just don't know what choice Li Jia will make in the end. Anyway, I will definitely not do anything like forcing anyone. At most, it's just temptation like this.

After the two of them walked out of the underground vault, Su Ning handed Li Jia a hundred yuan and said, "Li Jia, today is October 1st. From now on, your salary will be paid on the first of every month. Your monthly salary is tentatively set at one hundred yuan."

"Ah? Professor, this salary is too much, right?" Li Jia felt embarrassed after receiving the 100 yuan salary.

"Not much! When you get busy, you'll want me to give you a raise."

"Eh? Thanks, Professor."

"Don't be so polite to me next time." "Yes! Professor."

……

It’s the New Year, and Zhuang Tunan has gone home for the winter break. You know, this year’s New Year is not going to be easy.

Lin Wufeng and Song Ying from Suzhou Cotton Mill were also worried about being reported. Lin Wufeng happened to have another phone call to answer, which scared Song Ying. Fortunately, it was just a call from a private enterprise in Guangzhou.

They believed that Lin Wufeng met the standards for talent recruitment in their factory, so they wanted to invite Lin Wufeng to join the company.

After Song Ying got the news, she decided to move her whole family there. It was better than staying in Suzhou and living in fear.

If Lin Wufeng went to Guangzhou alone, their family would break up, so Song Ying was willing to accompany Lin Wufeng and start over.

Then Song Ying and Lin Wufeng took the initiative to find Lin Dongzhe to explain the situation, but they still hoped that Lin Dongzhe would be able to judge it himself, so they did not force the child to give an answer quickly, and needed him to think about it.

However, Lin Dongzhe agreed decisively. He knew that his parents did not want to leave here, but changing the environment so that the family could continue to be together was also a good choice.

Soon after the family made a decision, Lin Wufeng went to Guangzhou alone to prepare the way. After all, they were unfamiliar with the place and it would be too conspicuous if the whole family went with them.

In order to prevent more people from knowing about their family affairs, Lin Wufeng deliberately left secretly at night.

Although Song Ying was very worried about him, there was no good solution. She couldn't just leave Lin Dongzhe alone at home. At the same time, the procedures for her suspension with pay at the cotton mill would take time.

But ever since Lin Wufeng left, Song Ying has become somewhat lost. She sits in the yard, staring blankly at the sky.

"Song Ying, do you miss your Lin Wufeng?"

"Well, I don't know what the situation is in Guangzhou."

"It's okay! Lin Wufeng is a high-level technical talent, and he will definitely be reused by Guangzhou."

"Oh! I hope so!"

"Today I made fried eel paste and squirrel mandarin fish. Come over and wash your hands and have dinner!"

"Ah? Sister Ling, why is today's food so hard?"

"Since your heart has already flown away, I thought of making more Suzhou dishes for you."

"Sister Ling, thank you."

……

Suning has not received the good news he has been expecting, and he can't help but start to question whether he has overestimated himself. Perhaps the bigwigs above him simply look down on him.

At this time, Suning, who has always been quite conceited, couldn't help but start thinking about his way out. Perhaps Hong Kong Island and small countries in Southeast Asia are also good destinations. Anyway, this time he wants to establish his image as a scientist.

Just when Suning sent people to Hong Kong Island and Southeast Asia to look for alternative locations, the long-awaited good news finally arrived. Shanghai directly allocated 50 hectares of land in Lujiazui to Suning. In addition, it specially approved all the procedures for Suning's R&D center and allowed Suning to register a wholly-owned company in China.

Of course, Shanghai still put forward quite strict restrictions, that is, the first phase of the R&D center must be completed within ten years, the second phase must be completed within fifteen years, and the third phase is much more relaxed.

If Suning fails to complete the first phase of the R&D center within ten years, Shanghai will reclaim the 50 hectares of land and require Suning to pay a fine of US$100 million.

At this moment, Principal Xie looked at Su Ning and said, "Professor Zhuang, is it too late for you to regret now?"

"Regret? Why should I regret? If there is no good news, I might have already prepared to set off for Hong Kong Island." However, Suning wanted to roar to the sky with joy at this time.

"This..." Principal Xie really couldn't see Suning anymore. In his opinion, this project was definitely beyond human power.

Then Su Ning looked at Principal Xie and thanked him, "Principal Xie, no matter what, I want to thank you very much."

"Oh! Forget it! These past few months have been a real hassle for me. Whenever I think about this matter, I feel hopeless." Principal Xie looked at Su Ning with a wry smile on his face and waved his hand.

"Principal Xie, those who play with mathematics are all crazy, they like to lock themselves in the world of mathematics. However, I am even crazier than everyone else. A world-class technology center is about to emerge."

"Huh? Professor Zhuang, calm down for a moment. Can you answer a question for me?"

"Principal Xie, please tell me, but I can't guarantee an answer."

"..." At this moment, Principal Xie was really about to curse at Su Ning, but he kept reminding himself that he was a refined scholar. "Professor Zhuang, what exactly are you planning to develop?"

"Principal Xie, what do you think is China's most pressing shortcoming right now?"

"Huh? That's too broad a question."

"No! Not broad at all! What China lacks most right now is electricity. If the industry wants to truly take off, it absolutely needs the support of power infrastructure. The amount of electricity required by the semiconductor industry alone is terrifying."

"Huh? Professor Zhuang, you want to research electrical technology?"

"That's right! Ultra-high voltage technology, photovoltaic power generation technology, nuclear energy and thermal power generation. Moreover, power research and development is only the first step for our R&D center. The next step is to develop whatever China needs."

"Professor Zhuang, I wish you all the best."

"Haha, thank you so much for your blessing, Principal."

……

At this time, Lin Dongzhe and Zhuang Xiaoting had grown up, but Lin Wufeng wanted to wait until things were stable before bringing his family over, so Song Ying often called Lin Wufeng.

Soon Lin Wufeng settled down, moved out of the dormitory, and rented a house outside so that Song Ying and the child could move in.

Song Ying planned to apply for unpaid leave the next day and secretly explained the situation to Huang Ling in advance.

In this way, according to the factory regulations, the house can still be retained, and this can be regarded as a way out.

The journey was long and it was inconvenient for Song Ying to carry a lot of things with her, so she thought of leaving them all behind and giving them to Huang Ling.

Lin Dongzhe's transfer procedures are not easy to handle, and time is precious during the summer vacation of his second year of high school, so Song Ying does not plan to take Lin Dongzhe away for the time being, and asks Huang Ling and his wife to help take care of Lin Dongzhe for a while.

Huang Ling was reluctant to part with her good friend Song Ying and was very sad. She realized that after this separation, it would not be easy to meet again.

Huang Ling specifically told Zhuang Tunan that if anyone asked him about it, he should say that Song Ying's family went out of town for Lin Dongzhe's college entrance examination, and that Zhuang Xiaoting was actually reluctant to let Lin Dongzhe leave.

Before Song Ying left, those who got the news came to ask about her house. Song Ying knew their purpose and pretended to be stupid.

Later, Song Ying secretly gave the key to Huang Ling. She didn't trust anyone else, but Huang Ling was very worried that once the news got to know about it, not to mention others, her parents-in-law would definitely be the first to move in.

So Huang Ling still hopes that Song Ying can take the key to Guangzhou.

Finally, the two of them agreed that the key to Song Ying's room would be given to Lin Dongzhe for safekeeping, and the key to Lin Dongzhe's room would be given to Huang Ling. This way, when Pengfei came over during the winter and summer vacations, he would have a place to stay, and their family would not have to move back and forth.

When Shanshan knew that Song Ying was leaving, she hurriedly took leave from school and rushed back to say goodbye to Song Ying. From childhood to adulthood, Song Ying really loved Shanshan.

After Song Ying left, Huang Ling was very sad. She knew that there was no one in this courtyard who could protect her anymore.

Huang Ling was in a bad mood, but the children all tried to accompany her. Shanshan also came to Huang Ling on the pretext of wanting to learn how to mix wonton fillings. Huang Ling took her and Zhuang Xiaoting to make wontons.

Shanshan knew that in this courtyard, apart from Song Ying, Huang Ling was the only one who could help her make decisions. If she encountered any problems in the future, she would definitely come back to discuss it with Huang Ling.

Shanshan has a good impression of Zhuang Tunan, but she can only test it slowly. However, in the process of getting along with Zhuang Tunan, she found that Zhuang Tunan really only treats her as a younger sister and behaves very politely.

……

(End of this chapter)