I Am the President of the University

Chapter 924 The first snow of winter

Zhu Bo, Yuanli Institute of Materials Science.

"Hi, hi."

"Don't worry, I will definitely avenge the empire this time!"

"Understood, I will spend more energy on the lithium-air battery project, and there will definitely be no problems."

After hanging up the phone, Watanabe Masanna, whose body was tense, fell back and exhaled slowly.

While relaxing, a smile appeared on his face.

The call just now was from a government official from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. The call was also about the progress of the joint construction project. Of course, some words of advice were indispensable.

After all, this joint construction project has caused quite a stir, especially since it has attracted the attention of the cabinet. Lithium-air battery technology is a very forward-looking and transcendent technology, not to mention that the automobile industry is one of the pillar industries of Haiyuan Kingdom. First, as long as Haiyuan State can master this technology, it will solve the current predicament of the country's major automobile groups.

"Once the lithium-air battery project is successful, and taking advantage of this opportunity, maybe... I can go a step further?" Watanabe Masanami thought about this, feeling radiant and ushering in the second spring of his life.

"Boom! Boom!"

Just at this time, two knocks on the door shattered his beautiful plans for the future. Watanabe Masanami was unhappy and said in a deep voice: "Please come in."

The person who disturbed Watanabe Masanami was his assistant. As the assistant of his closest subordinate, when he saw Watanabe Masanami's expression, his heart suddenly "thumped" and his walking pace gradually slowed down.

"Tomoko, what's the matter?"

"S-Steward, I'm here to report to you what's going on in Fengguo..." Kato Tomoko trembled, bowed slightly, and said cautiously.

After hearing the other party's words, Watanabe Zhengnan's face softened slightly. This matter was what he had ordered, asking his assistant to pay attention to the happenings in Fengguo in real time and report any important information to him.

But after a while, Watanabe Zhengnan frowned again, and he heard something was wrong.

"that's it?"

Tomoko Kato nodded and said without much thought: "Yes, steward."

"Didn't Yihua respond?" Watanabe Zhengnan couldn't help but ask.

"According to your request, I have been paying attention to Yi Feng University, but there has been no response."

Kato Tomoko herself also feels it is strange. AIST, NIMS and Hujiang University are three scientific research institutions that are well-known in the world. It is reasonable to say that joint research on lithium-air batteries will bring disadvantages to Yufeng University. It was a small threat, not to mention that after the press conference, there were many voices mocking the Chinese in the academic circles of Haiyuan Kingdom, but there was no counterattack from the other party.

This is inconsistent with the behavior of Yifen University and President Chen.

Watanabe Masanami remained silent, but his brows furrowed deeper and deeper, making Tomoko Kato on the side feel even worse.

"But why is Professor Zhang Yongwen of Xiangshan University accepted for an interview? I don't remember that Professor Zhang has any interaction with Yi Feng University, right?" Masanami Watanabe didn't understand. Professor Zhang Yongwen is an academic figure who has risen in recent years and has great influence in the International Federation of Materials Science and Technology. His strength is not low, he has also come to Haiyuan Kingdom to participate in several academic exchanges, and he has a very friendly personality.

"Well..." Kato Tomoko reminded in a low voice: "The steward may have something to do with Professor Kondo's remarks."

Watanabe Masanami's expression was uncertain, because Professor Kondo Onuto's appearance was ultimately related to him, but he did not expect Professor Kondo Onuto's words to be so radical.

Yi Feng University did not respond, but instead caused dissatisfaction among the Feng Guo materials academic community.

Watanabe Masami didn't know what to say anymore, so he simply dismissed Tomoko Kato with one sentence, then sat in a daze in the office for a while, then got up directly to find Shota Nagagawa.

In the laboratory.

"At present, the preparation work of the laboratory is almost completed. We, AIST and Hujiang University have also assigned tasks respectively. The communication and running-in are pretty good." Nagagawa Shota said with confidence.

Looking at the prosperous laboratory in front of him, with everyone performing their duties, Nagakawa Shota felt very excited.

As long as the lithium-air battery technology can be conquered successfully, then his name Nagakawa Shota will become the glory of the empire, and it will be no problem to become the 29th Kazakh Prize winner in the history of Haiyuan Kingdom!

"Ahem," Watanabe Masanami coughed and asked, "How long will it take?"

"time?"

"Yes, it's time to conquer lithium-air battery technology."

"Steward, no team can guarantee its success, and as I told you about this joint project, I can only say that we will not necessarily lose to Yi Feng University."

"That's right."

Watanabe Masanami responded, but at this moment he somewhat regretted it. Maybe he shouldn't have been so high-profile, but it was too late to say this now.

"Yongchuan-kun, I believe in your ability. If you encounter any difficulties, come to me directly."

Before leaving, Watanabe Masanami patted Nagakawa Shota on the shoulder with a very friendly tone.

"But Yi Feng University is very quiet these days."

These words made Nagakawa Shota suddenly break out in a cold sweat. When he came to his senses, Watanabe Masanami was no longer in front of him.

The press conference in the past few days caused a lot of waves, especially netizens from the two countries were quarreling with each other, and even the academic circles of Feng Guo Haiyuan were present.

The most intense person in Haiyuan Kingdom is Professor Kondo Atsushi of Wenlaowu University, and Fengguo is not to be outdone. Professor Zhang Yongwen of Xiangshan University mercilessly responded to Kondo Atsushi on Fengshi’s talk show. These He knew it all. After all, as the person in charge of this joint construction project, even Watanabe Masanami might not be as good as him in terms of who is attentive.

"How come there is no movement at Yibo University?" The more Nagakawa Shouta thought about it, the more horrified he felt. He wiped the sweat from his forehead with his sleeves and called his doctoral student Aoki Chaoichi.

Facing the teacher's inquiry, Aoki Chaoichi said in confusion: "Teacher, I really haven't seen the response from Yi Feng University. I pay attention to both their special circle accounts and giant guest accounts."

The unusual calmness of Yifeng University made Nagakawa Shota panic, and he pretended to be calm and said: "Then what do you think the reason is?"

A thought suddenly flashed through Aoki Chaoyi's mind and he blurted out: "Teacher, could it be that the other party feels that there is no need to respond?"

"It's not necessary?" Nagakawa Shota's face suddenly changed, and he said angrily: "Do they think they can ignore us? Just because of Professor Zou?"

"And that Professor Chen..." As soon as Aoki finished speaking, he felt a chill coming towards him. He looked up at his instructor, his eyelids twitched a few times, and he ran away after finishing his sentence. .

"Teacher, today is the Snowflake Festival, so I won't work overtime today and will leave first."

The sullen Nagakawa Shota was stunned and murmured: "Today is the Snowflake Festival."

He walked to the window and pulled his hand, and the cold air rushed in from the outside.

As a large scientific research institution in Yuanli, NIMS also had some simple arrangements for the Snowflake Festival, but not many. The streets not far away were filled with colorful lights.

Haiyuan Kingdom has been greatly influenced by Western culture in modern times, and the Snowflake Festival has a high status in the country, especially among young people. It is no less influential than Valentine's Day.

On this day, the turnover of major business districts will increase several times, especially double rooms in hotels are hard to find, and the soaring prices cannot stop the enthusiasm of young boys and girls.

Nagakawa Shota looked dazed, turned around silently, and returned to his desk without closing the window.

He regards scientific research as his life and has no energy to spend on other things, including relationships, festivals, etc., which are the most annoying for a loner like him.

"It's still early, and we still don't know who will win or lose."

The first snow this winter fell quietly on Nagakawa Shota's heart, which was particularly heavy.