Chapter 044: Small Projects?
In three days, not only Ivanka Trump has perfected the previous "shoddy" plan, but Sun Xueying has also replied.
This time, the meeting place was not at MIT, but the hotel where Liu Muang temporarily lived.
According to Sun Xueying, Gregory Stratton took the initiative to visit, but quite sincerely.
If this had been changed to three days ago, Liu Muang would have been very happy.
But who made Ivanka Trump and the headhunter already have some clues, and the mentality and ideas have naturally changed.
After receiving the call, Liu Muang, who was directly greeted outside the hotel with Ivanka Trump, looked at the two people who came out of the car, greeted them with a smile, and said:
"Professor Stratton, it's a pleasure to see you again."
"I'm glad too, Mr. Kane." Gregory Stratton, who was dressed well, also greeted with a smile.
"Professor, it's a pleasure to meet you." Ivanka Trump stepped forward politely and said with a smile.
"Me too, Miss Trump, by the way, you're really beautiful today." Gregory Stratton, who stretched out his hand to shake the other party, smiled.
After the four of them exchanged pleasantries, they soon came to the presidential suite where Liu Muang temporarily stayed.
Since it was an informal meeting, the atmosphere was naturally more casual.
A bottle of fine vintage wine, four people sit in a luxurious and connotative living room.
After tasting the wonderful taste of the good wine, the conversation quickly moved on to business.
"Professor, I don't know how well you know about Qigong in the past three days?" Liu Muang, who pinched the bottom of the wine glass and shook it gently, asked.
"With Claire's help, I've learned a little bit." Glancing appreciatively at Sun Xueying beside her, Gregory Stratton smiled.
"Oh, then I'll have to thank Claire." Liu Muang, who was leaning on the sofa, said with a smile.
"You're welcome." Opening the laptop she was carrying, Sun Xueying, who had already entered the identity of the recorder, said with a smile.
It is true to say so, but the meaning conveyed in the eyes is definitely not as simple as being polite.
Gregory Stratton didn't notice this little action.
Ivanka Trump, who was sitting next to someone, saw it clearly, but there was nothing unusual, at least not on the surface.
"So, is the professor interested in this research project?" Liu Muang, who put down the wine glass, said with a straight face.
"Yes, naturally, there is, but I don't know what your plans are for this project?" Speaking of business, Grigory Stratton asked with the same straight face.
"My plan is to recruit one to three research directors from your school." Liu Muang, who looked at Ivanka Trump, said:
"In terms of research results, I only need all the patent rights, and I can contribute 10% of the benefits generated by the relevant patents."
"How academic achievements are distributed, if the professor is willing to take charge of the project, you will be in charge."
"I won't ask about the whole research process, but if there is no result for a long time, I will make a fundamental decision to continue the research or terminate it."
In the face of such an answer, not only Gregory Stratton's expression was a little stunned, but even Sun Xueying was very surprised.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Kane, you didn't seem to have said that." Sun Xueying, who didn't care about the record, suddenly spoke.
"I'm sorry, Claire, too, and like I said before, business is business." Liu Muang, who was questioned, replied very calmly.
Compared to Sun Xueying's questioning, Professor Gregory Stratton's reaction was noticeably calmer.
After pondering for a moment, he did not immediately reply, but asked:
"Mr. Kane, may I ask how much you plan to invest in this research?"
"The funds for the establishment of the laboratory are divided into three parts, with an initial investment of about 50 million US dollars." Liu Muang replied very dryly:
"There will be two more funds of $50 million each, totaling about 150 million."
"Of course, this fee is only a budget, and it can be added if necessary."
Faced with such an amount, not only the expression on Gregory Stratton's face was obviously relaxed, but even Sun Xueying's face softened a lot.
Just kidding, this is a $150 million investment, and no one would be so stupid as to completely hand it over to someone else.
"Kane, listen to you, this half a billion dollars is just money to set up a laboratory?" Gregory Stratton asked.
"That's right." Liu Muang, who knew that the other party would ask this, nodded and replied.
"And ...... the research project," asked Grigory Stratton.
"I will arrange the funding for the research project according to the specific situation." Liu Muang, who did not specify, replied:
"Professor, I hope you understand that no investor wants to fill their money into the abyss of no return."
"I understand." Grigory Stratton, who nodded, said:
"Still, it seems a little too early to talk about it, don't you say?"
It is clear that the other party wants to "don't see the rabbit and don't scatter the eagle", Liu Muang, who will talk after the laboratory is completed, smiled and took out a USB flash drive and put it on the coffee table, and said:
"The professor is right, but that doesn't mean we have to wait for the lab to be built."
"What is this?" Looking at the USB flash drive pushed in front of him, Grigory Stratton asked.
"It's a small project, and I hope the professor can help." Liu Muang said with a smile.
Don't look at Gregory Stratton as a pure scholar, but that doesn't mean he doesn't understand anything about the world.
What is certain is that this small project delivered to you will definitely be able to get some benefits from it.
But at the same time, this project is also an assessment to assess whether you are qualified to carry out subsequent research projects.
Grigory Stratton, who had already learned what had happened from his students, looked at Ivanka Trump, who was sitting next to someone.
Naturally, it is not difficult to guess that such a big change occurred in just three days, which is obviously related to the appearance of the other party.
After a moment of silence, Grigory Stratton motioned for Sun Xueying to connect the USB flash drive to the computer and open it.
When Sun Xueying opened the file on the USB flash drive, she found that this was really a research project.
It's just that some of the content of the research is, how to say, some special.
"This is a hazmat suit?" Looking at the multi-view high-definition pictures displayed on the screen, Grigory Stratton asked with some surprise.
"That's right, Professor, this is a hazmat suit." Liu Muang, who nodded, said with a smile:
"However, there is something special about this biohazard suit."
When it came to the professional field, Grigory Stratton didn't say anything more, and directly moved the computer in front of him to look at it carefully.
"Kane, this design looks good." After reading the explanation, Grigory Stratton shook his head and said:
"But I have to warn you, it's rubbish."
"Oh? Professor, can you tell me why? Liu Muang, who showed a hint of surprise on his face, asked.
Pointing to the science fiction blueprint, Grigory Stratton shook his head and said:
"I'll admit that the design has taken into account almost everything that can be taken into account."
"But the people who designed this ignore one of the most basic factors, which is that things are made to be used by people."
"According to the above design parameters, even a person with an extremely strong physique cannot work in this biochemical protective suit for a long time"
"Very well, Professor, you're right." Liu Muang, who applauded gently, said with a smile:
"But what if this kind of biochemical protective clothing wasn't originally intended for ordinary people?"
Faced with this question, Sun Xueying's eyes suddenly lit up.
You must know that the amazing scene on the gambling boat left a deep impression on her, otherwise she would not have tried her best to persuade her mentor to participate in this research.
Back to someone's nickname of "Ripper Kane", I was basically sure that this biochemical protective suit was mostly for the other party.
It's just that why this kind of thing is used, but Sun Xueying is both puzzled and very curious.
It's a pity that Liu Muang didn't have the slightest explanation for this question, but said:
"I can provide five million dollars for this project, and I can add if necessary."
"Of course, the professor is a professional, and if there is anything wrong with this design, it can be modified."
"As for the quantity of finished products, there will be no restrictions, the only requirement is quality."
After estimating the approximate cost in his mind, Gregory Stratton only thought about it for a while and took on the project.
Just kidding, Liu Muang's reaction just now, as long as he is not a fool, he can see something.
Not to mention that Gregory Stratton had heard more than once from Sun Xueying's mouth about someone's power.
Even if I am a little unbelievable in my heart, but to be able to spend so much money on the research and development of this "waste", in addition to brain problems, it is obvious that it can only be really used.
In addition, this project also has the meaning of assessment in it, how could Grigory Stratton, who was indeed moved, refuse.
After an in-depth discussion about the specifics of the project, the MIT professor left the hotel with Sun Xueying, even pushing down an invitation to someone's luncheon.
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