Chapter 388: It's Confirmed!
Chapter 388: It's Confirmed!
After a short while, Zhang Lin arrived at the farm's research institute with Lei Xiaojun and the others.
As prior arrangements had been made, even if Ma Jun and his team didn't come out to greet them, Chen Xingke still took the initiative to welcome them.
Indeed, Ma Jun and his team were simply incapable of handling such hospitality matters.
Therefore, Chen Xingke, who had joined due to his inability to compete, could now effectively address this issue.
Moreover, he immediately recognized Old Master Zhuang and went forward to greet him, "Old Master Zhuang, I never expected it would be you personally."
As an agricultural researcher, he was naturally aware of Old Master Zhuang's reputation, and it could be said that he had some influence over agricultural research in the country.
Old Master Zhuang didn't want to dwell on the matter and was eager to verify the technology.
Zhang Lin nodded at Chen Xingke, and they all entered.
Soon, they arrived at Ma Jun's laboratory.
Ma Jun's attitude towards these people remained as cold as ever, even after Zheng Lao introduced him as the Old Master Zhuang from Jingcheng.
Old Master Zhuang noticed Ma Jun's attitude and understood what Zheng Baishan had meant.
The hostility was indeed significant.
He became even more regretful, thinking that if this technology was proven genuine, Huannong University would bear a tremendous guilt for almost burying a groundbreaking agricultural researcher.
Before coming, he had looked into the matter and realized that if it weren't for Liyuan Farm, Ma Jun would have been considered useless.
Without this technology, he wouldn't have been able to achieve anything.
While he couldn't remove all the researchers from the other side, he could ensure that the agricultural researchers there wouldn't be able to make further progress, as these people didn't conduct research and wouldn't hinder any research.
This couldn't be left unresolved.
The more he thought about it, the angrier he became.
Chen Xingke sensed the awkward atmosphere and quickly tried to ease the tension, "Old Master Zhuang, you must be aware of Ma's situation. After the setback, he has become somewhat deficient in social interactions and treats everyone the same. Now, he only wants to focus on his research."
Indeed, he knew that Ma Jun was exceptional and even a bit arrogant due to his talent. Old Master Zhuang, you should at least give him some face.
Only Zhang, the boss, could make him lower his proud head.
But soon, another embarrassing situation arose; none of the other ten research leaders greeted Old Master Zhuang, and some even seemed disdainful.
These researchers were recruited through the game and naturally wouldn't show respect to anyone.
Old Master Zhuang's face turned red with embarrassment. It seemed like no one cared about his status.
This was good; they were all dedicated to their research, and the country still had talented individuals.
He felt a bit relieved.
Researchers should focus solely on their research.
But Chen Xingke quickly added, "Old Master Zhuang, I'm truly sorry. They are all overseas returnees and don't understand the social norms in our country. They, too, are dedicated to their research every day."
This statement instantly broke Old Master Zhuang's mental barrier.
What did this mean?
Did their research have nothing to do with agricultural education in the country?
None of them were taught in the country.
This left him momentarily speechless.
The atmosphere remained awkward.
"Let's start verifying this technology," Old Master Zhuang finally cut to the chase, proposing to get down to business.
Zheng Lao agreed with this suggestion.
What they wanted to know the most was whether this technology was genuine.
They would only know after personally verifying it, and Zhang would also need to verify it before launching the project.
At this moment, Ma Jun finally showed a bit of cooperation.
Verifying the authenticity and feasibility of the project didn't mean providing all the information to the other party.
Instead, he presented all the formulas, proofs, and experimental results for the other party to verify.
With just this, and even with fragmented time data, there was no way for the other party to crack the technology.
If they wanted to verify the technology, these materials had to be provided.
If they didn't want to verify, then it would depend on whether the investors believed in the project or not.
Moreover, Zhang Lin didn't care much about the project and had no intention of actively participating, so he wasn't concerned about these matters.
After obtaining the verification materials, Old Master Zhuang immediately began the testing process with his team.
This process required a considerable amount of time.
For the next period, Old Master Zhuang and his team stayed at Liyuan Farm to conduct the verification.
As the testing progressed, the look of astonishment on Old Master Zhuang and his team's faces grew more intense day by day.
Each day, they were more shocked than the last.
They couldn't believe that it was truly possible to achieve such a level.
If the elements they were testing for could indeed exist, it would be unbelievable.
But after their thorough examination, they could confirm that these factors did exist, and more surprisingly, they could indeed achieve the results claimed by their research.
In other words, the Sunrise Grapes could indeed be grown in the desert.
Imagine a variety of Sunrise Grapes that could be cultivated in the desert; when the barren desert was filled with these grapes, it would be a breathtaking sight.
When Old Master Zhuang and his team reached their conclusion, the smiles on Lei Xiaojun and his team's faces could no longer be contained.
After all, they could all participate in this project, and they could foresee the immense potential of its future.
The once hopeless desert would become their greatest source of wealth. Imagine the entire desert covered in Sunrise Grapes—it would be jaw-dropping.
Old Master Zhuang couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Zhang, do you have any finished products available for further verification?"
Zhang Lin understood his intention and nodded, "We already have mature seeds that can be planted in a desertified environment. With regular watering, they will survive."
Upon hearing this, Old Master Zhuang immediately asked, "When can we start the test planting?"
The project to research plants that could grow in the desert had been ongoing for a long time, and they had already identified some drought-resistant plants suitable for desert cultivation.
However, the planting had never been successful because even with daily watering, those plants couldn't survive.
If they could make these plants thrive, it would be a small matter for modern society.
Hearing this, Lei Xiaojun and his team were eager to give it a try. They immediately suggested setting up the company, securing the investment funds, and then proceeding with the test planting.
They were now anxious to finalize the investment, as it represented their ticket to success.
Old Master Zhuang didn't hesitate for a moment. He immediately took out his phone and made a call to a top-tier elite.
This was the phone number of a powerful figure.
He had to report the matter to his superiors first and request their support for the experiment.
Because once this experiment was proven, the Westerners would definitely cause trouble, and they needed the backing of the higher-ups' defense forces.
Additionally, after the higher-ups became aware of this matter, they could recall those sent to the West.
After all, those who went to test and inquire about the research institutions and researchers there had endured countless contemptuous looks.
Since they wanted to form this joint venture, they were determined to share their technology, whose effectiveness was still unknown, with the Westerners. But now, the situation was different; they had achieved such remarkable results on their own.
In the end, those people would regret it.
(End of Chapter)
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