The top student must be diligent

After the two discussed what to do the day after tomorrow, they hung up the phone.

Xu Jiajie immediately started making phone calls and reported the matter to the school, which immediately attracted the attention of a number of school leaders including President Bao Hexin.

Although their HKUST Press has published many textbooks, there is basically nothing particularly good. If they can now reach a cooperation with Springer, it will naturally be an opportunity for HKUST to become famous in the world.

After contacting the school leaders, Xu Jiajie contacted Xiao Yi.

As the author of "Principles of Experimental Analysis", whether it is global publishing or translation, Xiao Yi's authorization is required.

…

When Xiao Yi received the call, he was at the construction site of the Science Island Laboratory, wearing a white engineering hat on his head, preparing to inspect the laboratory that was about to be built.

As the phone rang, he recognized it as Xu Jiajie's call.

During this period, because of the publication of "Principles of Experimental Analysis", he and Xu Jiajie had a lot of contact.

Soon after the call was connected, he smiled and greeted: "Principal Xu, what's the matter?"

Afterwards, after learning the other party's purpose from Xu Jiajie, Xiao Yi was also a little surprised.

"Springer? Global Publishing? OK, I'll come over the day after tomorrow."

After hanging up the phone, he began to think.

It seems that the influence of his book is quite unexpected, even Springer has taken a fancy to it.

Of course, if it can help more people learn knowledge, Xiao Yi is still very happy.

This is also an important reason why science can develop to this point.

Putting down the phone, he turned his attention back to the white building in front of him that has been completely built.

The completely square shape looks full of a geometric beauty.

The windows on each floor are also square, and the design of the main entrance is very symmetrical.

Only a few words are written on the top: Science Island Laboratory.

These words were written by the big leaders above, which can be regarded as expressing the importance of Science Island Laboratory.

After such a long time, the Science Island Laboratory has been built.

Standing in front of Shushan Lake, the white facade is also shining in the reflection of the lake.

The surrounding green belts have also been prepared, and you can see that many trees have been transported here and are waiting to be planted.

"Professor Xiao, do you think we should go in and take a look now?"

Manager Wang, who is in charge of the Science Island Laboratory project, said to Xiao Yi next to him.

And this Manager Wang comes from the engineering bureau under the name of Huajian Group, which is responsible for the construction of laboratories and other projects. It can be said that there is basically no need to worry about the quality.

Xiao Yi nodded: "Then let's go in and take a look."

Then, Manager Wang walked in front and took Xiao Yi through the main entrance and entered.

The outside is square, but the design inside is not ordinary. It mainly includes Xiao Yi's ideas for each different laboratory inside, and according to the characteristics of these different laboratories, they are designed separately. The most important thing is to serve the experimental equipment that will be moved in later.

Just like this, it basically meets Xiao Yi's requirements.

The 1st and 2nd floors are laboratories, and the 3rd floor is mainly an office building, including offices, data rooms, lounges, computer rooms, etc.

The total area is about 17 or 18 acres, and the effective area of ​​each floor is about 10,000 square meters. As far as the laboratory is concerned, it is already quite large, but compared with the research institute, it still lacks some equipment.

At least there is no dormitory for researchers.

This matter will be considered when the expansion is carried out in the future.

Soon, after looking at the entire building, Xiao Yi finally nodded and said, "Manager Wang, thank you for your company's hard work."

"Haha, it's not hard, not hard." Manager Wang said with a smile: "I still like to undertake this kind of laboratory research project. Thinking that some major scientific achievements will be born in your laboratory in the future, which can contribute to the glory of our country, I also have a sense of participation."

Xiao Yi smiled and nodded, and then said: "After the subsequent project acceptance is completely completed, I will sign as soon as possible and transfer the money."

"Okay, okay." Manager Wang nodded repeatedly.

...

The next time is the project acceptance process, which will probably take some time, so Xiao Yi did not pay attention to this matter.

In this way, time came to the third day.

Today is the time to discuss the global publication of "Principles of Experimental Analysis" with people from Springer.

Xiao Yi came to the University of Science and Technology Press. At this time, Xu Jiajie was already inside, chatting happily with several foreigners.

As Xiao Yi came in, they all came forward. The foreigner first extended his hand and said in Chinese with a smile: "Professor Xiao Yi, nice to meet you. I am the president of Springer Nature Greater China. You can call me Tang Enping."

Xiao Yi raised his eyebrows. This foreigner speaks Chinese quite well.

Then he also smiled and extended his hand to shake the other party, saying: "Mr. Tang, hello."

Tang Enping nodded, then pointed to another foreigner next to him and said: "Let me introduce you again. This is our Springer Nature's special consultant, Professor Oplai from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology. It was he who recommended your book "Principles of Experimental Analysis" to me."

Then, Professor Oplai nodded to Xiao Yi and said in Chinese: "Professor Xiao Yi, nice to meet you."

After some explanation, Xiao Yi and his friends finally understood why Springer discovered the potential of "Principles of Experimental Analysis" so quickly. It turned out that Professor Oplai was visiting Tsinghua University recently. It happened that he was also proficient in Chinese, so of course he knew about the new book that caused a sensation in Tsinghua University.

He also got a copy through his connections. After a quick look, he was immediately shocked.

This book is simply a divine book for those of them who are engaged in natural sciences!

So, he, who is also a special consultant of Springer, told Tang Enping about this matter.

"...Your "Principles of Experimental Analysis" is definitely the best textbook on experimental analysis that I have read."

"I believe that your book will help any students and even professors in the world!"

Professor Oplai praised Xiao Yi's book to the sky, and almost said it was the Bible.

Perhaps, it was precisely because of his attitude that Tang Enping attached so much importance to it.

"Then Professor Xiao, let's discuss the publishing matter."

Tang Enping said to Xiao Yi with a smile.

As one of the world's largest publishers, Springer has a lot of experience in this area.

Generally speaking, for books published in China, authors can get 5 to 10 points. As for books published globally, authors can get even less money. Two or three points are considered good. After all, publishers are not only responsible for printing, but also for publicity and channels.

However, considering Xiao Yi's identity and the current value of this book, Tang Enping still boldly gave 10 points, which can be regarded as a good relationship with Xiao Yi.

It doesn't matter if they lose a little to build a good relationship with top scientists like Xiao Yi.

However, on the issue of translation, Xiao Yi expressed a different opinion.

"You want to translate it yourself?"

Tang Enping said in surprise.

Xiao Yi nodded and said, "There are some differences between Chinese and English. In order to avoid misunderstandings by the translator you invited, it is better for me to translate it myself."

What else could Tang Enping say? Finally, he nodded and smiled, "Thank you for your hard work. It seems that my share of 10 points is worth it."

Just like that, the matter was decided.

Tang Enping and his team began to prepare the contract and signed it the next day.

Then, Xiao Yi began the translation work.

Just like that, time passed quickly.

It took Xiao Yi half a month to complete the translation. After handing the translated content to Springer, the acceptance work of the Science Island Laboratory was completely completed on the other side, and then, various things began to be moved in.

Of course, the most important thing is the experimental equipment and instruments that have been ordered by the major companies.

Just like that, it took almost another month to move everything in.

The Science Island Laboratory was officially put into use!

……

"Wow... What a new Bruker Dimension Icon!"

In the microscope room, Sun Lina and Xu Ming gathered in front of an atomic force microscope, and they all showed expressions of amazement.

Liu Chao couldn't help but say, "This one will cost 2 million, right?"

Xu Ming said, "You are ignorant, look at this, the latest model of 2022, all top configuration, at least 2.5 million!"

Sun Lina narrowed her eyes and looked at this microscope room, which is considered the best in Fei City.

Why did she have the urge to do experiments?

According to what Xiao Yi said at the beginning, the team she led will have the priority to use it here in the future. At the same time, she herself has also served as a researcher at the Science Island Laboratory at the invitation of Xiao Yi.

After all, Xiao Yi had borrowed their laboratory for so long before, so he naturally had to repay the kindness.

But...

Damn it!

Some time ago, she just completed a project at the level of "Nature". For the next period of time-

She really just wanted to lie down!

Of course, it's not just Sun Lina and them.