z H# > B % t# g Q.0x =]0Z $N ġ O e and Florin discussed with them how to improve the hardware conditions of the laboratory. One of Macon's experimenters said, "Mr. Macon, the radiation of the various experimental groups is complete. ”

"Notify them that the project team has come up to receive the test sample. Macon looked back. He looked back. "Link, I'm going to get back to work. I need to go in and do some handoffs with them. ”

"Can I join us?"

"Of course. ”

When they enter the radiation room, they go through a UV anti-virus procedure for the outside of the protective suit.

It turned out that during the experiment, they found some mutated bacteria in the radiation room. They suspect that because the radiation in the radiation chamber is more likely to cause biological genetic mutations, in order to avoid the production of uncontrollable superbugs, they will use strong ultraviolet light to disinfect the radiation ten before each experiment. And those who go in also need to be disinfected first so as not to bring germs from the outside in.

In a laboratory of more than 200 square meters, there are dozens of jars arranged in rows, and those jars are about the size of oil drums.

Two of Macon's experimenters are opening the jars one by one. Link saw that the lids of those jars seemed to be heavy. He took a closer look. It was found that there was also an inner tank inside.

Before Macon could see the project team, he said, "This is the latest type of air-blowing radiation system. It is possible to loosen the internal objects by exchanging gases at high speed inside. Evenly receives radiation. This device is capable of performing experiments on more seeds at a time. ”

Link knows that many seeds often choose to do it in space when they are conducting radiation research. Some even just go around the sky with recyclable satellites, receiving radiation from outer space to see if better seeds can emerge. And now there's the space station for astronauts to do those experiments in space.

It is said that those experiments are easier to manipulate in weightless environments.

Of course, they are not in a position to go to space for experiments, and there is no country that can meet their experimental needs. If they want to meet their experimental needs, they may have to send people to the space station once a day.

That, of course, is not impossible.

As they spoke, the door to the radiology chamber opened again. Several experimenters, also wearing hazmat suits, walked in.

Macon and his two experimenters opened the inner tank of the jar one by one, and poured the seeds inside into a plastic bag. Each bag was probably only enough for him to catch a handful.

The newcomers used crayons to write in plastic bags some marks that Link couldn't read.

He whispered to Flolin: "If you want to mass-produce seeds, you can only make so many seeds in a jar?"

"Of course not. Such a jar could hold up to ten pounds of wheat seeds for experimentation. ”

His words made Link even more determined to add a set of the same equipment as soon as possible. It's not just the lab, it's probably their early production line.

Thinking of the production line, he asked, "Is it possible for us to set up a production line if our experiments get the results we want?"

Florin thought for a moment and said uncertainly, "It should be possible." If such experimental equipment is enlarged, it is a production line. However, the cost can be very high. You know, we're spending over $26 million on this piece of equipment alone. It is also the most expensive set of experimental equipment in the entire laboratory. ”

"Does the manufacturer of this experimental equipment have the ability to make a large production line?"

"I don't know about that. Maybe we can talk to them. ”

Link nodded and said, "You give me their contact information." I asked people to talk to them. Regardless, there are some things that need to be prepared in advance. It can't be as long as before, and the Amaranth virus has to be sold, only to find that the production capacity is seriously insufficient. That's a big joke. ”

He can now let the other person do the design first. If the laboratory can't get results, it will be a waste of some R&D investment in the early stage, and the loss will not be too big if the production line is not built.

But if the experimental results come out, and the production line is not even designed, can it rely on the laboratory equipment to act as the production line?

After saying goodbye to Macon, they went to several other major labs to take a look. Link and those project teams.

Link took a look around and found that according to the current experimenters and experimental projects in the laboratory, there would not be too much equipment needed.

And after Flolin returned to the office. He said to Flolin, "Flolin, you can count what equipment needs to be added to the laboratory. I'll get your procurement plan approved by headquarters. ”

"Okay, I'll send me a list of equipment that needs to be purchased tomorrow. Florin finally couldn't help but ask. "Link, I'd like to know that you and Jessica asked for restrictions on new research projects. What is the purpose?"

Link didn't expect his decision to cause Florin to misunderstand. "We just feel that if there are too many new projects, it will cause the experimenters to be too scattered and affect the progress of the existing projects," he laughs. ”

When Florin heard his explanation, he couldn't help but smile and said, "Maybe there is too little communication between our laboratory and the company headquarters." In fact, we all think those projects are feasible. Of course, it doesn't necessarily lead to good brokerage benefits. And the problem you're worried about doesn't exist. In fact, our experimenters don't need everyone to stay in the same lab all the time. A lot of times, the experiments on a project need to go on for a day or two, and only one or two people need to watch, so usually we have time to do some other experiments. The preservation of microorganisms is also more convenient, as long as a stage of the experiment is completed, it can be temporarily stopped. We finish the work to be done in the main research project before we conduct our own research. ”

"There are also projects that are actually sub-projects of those projects. It can be said that it is related, but it is specifically aimed at a certain research target. It's also a good way to develop young experimenters' leadership and experimental skills. ”

Link really didn't know that the lab had such an idea. However, those experimenters are indeed high-achieving students recruited from those schools, and they usually have the potential to experiment independently, and this potential needs to be cultivated before it can be turned into ability.

And it gives them a sense of opportunity and a sense of belonging to the lab. That's important for an R&D department!

He thought for a while and said, "Since it won't affect our main research project. Then the company relaxes the limit on the quantity. For the time being, there may be no more than 10 research projects in microbiology per year. Let the young experimenters form their own project teams. ”

"I think they'll thank you!" Florin listened to Link agree to more than double the research project. This can give hope to many young experimenters. Of course, they may work harder, because they may be able to find some patterns in existing experiments. That kind of law will give them new ideas for experimentation. ”

Link smiled and said, "I also hope that the lab can train more researchers on its own." He paused and said. "But Florin. I must say that I hope that research on high-yielding seeds must be accelerated, and that other research projects must make way for them if they conflict with it. I need them to be on the market as soon as possible. ”

"I understand. Jessica had briefly mentioned Link's plan to Florin. He was well aware of how important high-yielding seeds were to Link's plans. "I will arrange the work schedule of the laboratory. ”

"Okay, then I won't disturb your work. ”

After Link leaves the lab, he visits Jessica's mother and reports Jessica's current situation to her future mother-in-law, who cares about her daughter. Then he left Sacramento and headed for San Francisco.

It's almost dinner time in San Francisco. He bought gifts and went to Charlie's residence.

When he rang the doorbell, Charlie took her daughter's door and said with a smile, "Please come in, Link! ”

Link smiled as he entered the door, "I hope it didn't bother you." ”

"Of course not! Linda heard that you were back, and asked me three times today when you were coming. ”

Linda is Charlie's daughter, the one he is holding. He is just over three years old this year, two months older than Hannah.

Link leaned down and stared at the pretty little girl who had been staring at him, and said with a smile, "Does Linda remember me?"

"Yes! You're Link. "Little girls don't have stage fright. Look up at him, and a Barbie doll in his hand.

Link noticed her gaze and smiled as he handed the box taller than her whole person and said, "This is a small gift for Linda." Does Linda like it?"

"Like!" The box was too heavy for the little girl to hold, but she could put it on the ground. She laughs. "I love it. Thank you Link!"

"Link, you're breaking the bank again. ”

That Barbie is obviously a full set of limited editions. That stuff could cost thousands of dollars. Of course, that doesn't count as money for Link.

"That's nothing. You know, Linda is cute, just like Hannah. Link saw the little boy playing with Transformers in the living room, it was Charlie's eldest son, who was only six years old this year. "Hey, Seid, here's a gift for you. ”

The little boy looked up at him and said, "Thank you, Mr. Hans." But I can't just ask for a gift from someone else. ”

Link was surprised and smiled and asked, "Why?"

Syd lowered his head back to play with his toys.

Charlie explained with a smile: "At school, many girls gave him gifts, and he accepted them all. As a result, I can't repay other people's gifts, and now I'm worried!" he said to his son. "Seid, you're a boy, and you can't be beaten by this little difficulty. He said as he invited Link to the living room.

At this time, Charlie's wife, Penny, came down from upstairs: "Welcome, Link!"

Link received a hug and said with a smile, "I've disturbed your cozy family time." ”

"No, of course not. Penny laughs. "Your call is all very welcome. You talk to Charlie, I'll go to the kitchen to prepare dinner, and it will be fine soon. ”

When she entered the kitchen, Link put the gift in his hand on the floor, as if unintentionally, "It's a pity that my child is a daughter, and she doesn't like to play Transformers." Otherwise, this Megatron could have been given to her to play with. ”

When Syd heard that it was Megatron, he couldn't help but look up, and found that it was a model of Megatron that was bigger than all his transformations and more beautiful. His eyes lit up, but as if he had thought of something, he turned his head to look at Charlie.

Charlie smiled and said, "If you like the gift from Mr. Hans, take it." You can take your time to prepare for his return gift. I don't think Mr. Hans cares. ”

Seid bounced off the ground with a cheer, picked up the box, and said, "Thank you very much! I love it so much. ”