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Chapter 355: Rainbow Tomatoes!
Chapter 355: Rainbow Tomatoes!
Zhang Lin was astonished as Elder Zheng presented a golden-lacquered certificate.
It was an official certificate of recognition for research contributions.
Zhang Lin never expected that Elder Zheng would bestow such a certificate upon him.
This certificate was not something ordinary research institutes could obtain. It required significant contributions, substantial assistance in research collaborations, and official recognition for research endeavors.
Moreover, possessing this certificate was akin to having a protective shield, avoiding unnecessary troubles in various aspects.
He quickly understood that Elder Zheng had brought this certificate as a special gesture of gratitude for his previous actions.
Not every department was authorized to confer this certificate, but fortunately, the Provincial Agricultural Research Institute, being a provincial-level entity, had the qualification to do so.
With this certificate, Zhang Lin would enjoy numerous advantages within the agricultural sector of Fujin Province.
Although his research institute had just been established, Elder Zheng had already sent over this certificate, perhaps making other research institutes in Fujin Province envious.
Undoubtedly, many institutes would aspire to obtain such a certificate.
Unfortunately, the Provincial Institute was unwilling to grant it to them, just as no institute was willing to take on the burdensome task of cultivating the Mosigan Flower.
The certificate was likely awarded due to the Mosigan Flower incident.
After the Mosigan Flower underwent a rainbow mutation, it had successfully been cultivated domestically.
With the capabilities of the Provincial Agricultural Research Institute, they could quickly nurture this flower.
This certificate was a token of appreciation.
Elder Zheng smiled and said, "Young Zhang, our Provincial Institute eagerly anticipates the swift establishment of your research institute, contributing more to Fujin Province's agriculture."
"By the way, when the time comes, I'll inform the Fujin Agricultural University, and once your institute is constructed, I'll recommend a batch of talented individuals to you."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Lin enthusiastically expressed his gratitude, "Then, Elder Zheng, I'll have to trouble you when the time comes."
This was indeed good news for him.
Aside from recruiting advanced research personnel from the game, he also needed to hire regular researchers and staff through external recruitment.
The required number of personnel would undoubtedly be substantial, but with Elder Zheng's recommendation, it would be much easier to recruit many people from the Agricultural University.
Zhang Lin promptly escorted Elder Zheng to the office center and asked Zhong Miao Ying to serve tea to the elder.
After a brief chat, Elder Zheng inquired, "Young Zhang, I heard you've already started construction. Would you mind showing me around?"
"Why would I mind, Elder Zheng? Please follow me," Zhang Lin replied with a smile, leading Elder Zheng to the 3000 mu of land designated for the research institute.
Upon arriving at the site, they found that the construction teams had already leveled the entire area.
The progress was remarkably swift.
Elder Zheng was astounded, "Young Zhang, I never imagined that our Provincial Institute had just granted the approval, and you've already commenced construction. Moreover, the scale is truly impressive!"
When he heard about the 2.1 billion funds, he thought it might be an exaggeration, as many promotions tend to be inflated.
But now, seeing the vast area and the construction teams, it was evident that the Li Yuan Farm's construction would not be small-scale.
This was undoubtedly the size of a large research institute.
Elder Zheng was eager to take a look inside, but he was promptly stopped by the game system's engineering personnel.
They bluntly pointed to the sign that read, "Construction Site, No Unauthorized Entry."
Zhang Lin also hurriedly said, "Elder, even I don't have a way to get in. They are very responsible and don't give any face."
Elder Zheng, however, didn't get angry. Instead, he said, "This isn't necessarily a bad thing. After all, the construction of the research institute requires caution, and being a bit more careful is a good thing."
Just then, Zhang Lin's phone rang; it was Liu De calling.
He answered, and Liu De reported, "Boss, good news! Those potted rainbow tomatoes have already grown tomatoes. Do you want to come and take a look?"
Zhang Lin remembered the rainbow dwarf tomato seeds that had mutated in various colors (Chapter 306).
But now, they were already flowering, which was a bit faster than usual. Normally, it would take longer for tomatoes to flower and bear fruit.
It seemed that after the tomato seeds mutated, not only did the colors increase, but the production speed also decreased.
"I understand," Zhang Lin said, and then hung up the phone.
Elder Zheng asked, "Young Zhang, do you have something going on?"
"Yes, we have another research product result at our farm," Zhang Lin replied without hiding anything.
Those mutated tomatoes had already been transplanted to a piece of land outside the core area.
Even if he didn't say anything, the rainbow tomatoes would have been discovered soon enough.
Elder Zheng was intrigued, "Young Zhang, would you mind letting me take a look as well?"
"Of course, not a problem," Zhang Lin smiled and then picked up his phone to call Liu De, "Tell Ma Jun on your side that the tomatoes he researched have borne fruit."
At this moment, the Backpot Knight would definitely be present.
After hanging up, Zhang Lin invited Elder Zheng to return to the farm with him and headed straight to where the mutated tomatoes were planted.
It was not far from the peach blossom forest.
When Zhang Lin and Elder Zheng arrived, Ma Jun was already there, looking slightly resentful.
Seeing Elder Zheng, he knew he was there to take the blame.
He had no idea what was going on with these tomatoes.
Previously, Liu De had only briefly mentioned that the tomato seeds he planted in the core area had mutated.
But as far as he knew, he had never planted tomato seeds himself.
Later, due to the busy research schedule, he had completely forgotten about this matter.
Who would have thought that he would still end up in this predicament?
He was speechless.
"Mr. Ma, it's nice to see you again," Elder Zheng greeted Ma Jun warmly.
He sincerely hoped that Fujian Province could have more capable agricultural researchers, ensuring the province's agricultural development.
In his eyes, Ma Jun was undoubtedly the most outstanding agricultural researcher and a cross-generational genius.
Just look at the results of his research.
Without mentioning anything else, the giant pumpkin seeds and the color-mutated Mosigan flowers that brought great benefits to their provincial research institute were all his creations.
It could be said that in terms of talent in agriculture, no one in the entire Fujian Province could surpass him.
In his mind, he sincerely wished to recruit Ma Jun to the provincial research institute for research and would agree to any conditions or position requirements he might have.
But unfortunately, Huannong University and their official laboratory had treated this genius so badly that he had no positive feelings towards official institutions.
Even their provincial research institute had suffered from this, and he was only willing to conduct research at Liyuan Farm, despite the rudimentary research conditions.
Huannong University had no idea what kind of genius they had missed out on.
Fortunately, this genius was now in Fujian Province, which was good news.
(End of Chapter)
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