He still hadn't given up.
"If Academician Ma's materials aren't enough, he'll turn to Young Master Jiang, unless you come up with something that truly excites him," Xu Nanjing flicked the ash from his cigarette and shook his head, "If he were so accessible, he wouldn't be known as the clear stream among academicians."
One who joins no power and focuses solely on research.
His own achievements, the medals he has received... Even Old Master Chen treats him with great respect when they meet.
"What are you planning to do about Guo Huai?" Xiao Bingwen remembered the matter at hand.
Xu Nanjing's eyes turned cold, "My second uncle got the news so fast, I'm sure he'll soon find out about my negotiation with Chael tomorrow."
If he knew the collaboration was pushed forward by a fortuitous mistake...
**
In Ji Heng's courtyard.
It was Saturday, and Jiang He had been with Ji Heng all day, swinging his legs as he watched Ji Heng draw the designs.