Chapter 166: Awakening of Consciousness (23)
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Every breakthrough in scientific research represented a major advance in the development of human civilization. Genetic research could not only unlock the code of human life, but also potentially prevent or foresee a variety of diseases, as well as cure a variety of diseases. All of these things could potentially increase the quality and longevity of human life.
Thanks to Yuan Miaomiao’s introduction, a week later, Jin Xiangdong held a meeting with Professor Chen Ming. Upon in-depth conversation, Jin Xiangdong had furthered his understanding of the research findings on recovering memory via genes.
Jin Xiangdong made many inquiries and Professor Chen Ming gave him all the answers.
Professor Chen Ming said to Jin Xiangdong with a smile, “I have long heard of the daughter and son of Academician Jin. I hear that both of you are promising young talents, and you have inherited from your father. Professor Jin Xianglan, your sister, is a peer of mine. But I didn’t know that you are so interested in genetic research.”
Jin Xiangdong smiled. “I have always been paying attention due to my sister.”
Professor Chen Ming smiled. “Professor Jin Xianglan has made great contributions to genetic research. I have read her papers. Her point of view is unique and interesting.”
“My sister mentioned that she will be returning soon to seek advice from you.” Jin Xiangdong mentioned.
“I’d rather say we will discuss and study together than me giving her advice.” Professor Chen Ming said, humbly.
“Professor Chen, you are too modest.” Jin Xiangdong smiled. “Anyways, Professor Chen, when can your technology be applied to human trials?”
“The research trials on animals have been quite promising. However, the human trials have just commenced. We are planning to cooperate with the University of Medical Sciences.” Professor Chen Ming stated.
“I will look forward to that.” Jin Xiangdong replied.
Professor Chen Ming nodded in delight. He looked at Jin Xiangdong and added, “Jin, you have come here to see me. I believe you have other things on your mind other than discussing genetic research, right?”
Jin Xiangdong smiled. “Professor Chen Ming, how sharp-sighted you are.”
“Then let’s get to the point.” Professor Chen Ming said.
“Professor Chen, then I will state my business. BUA Technology aspires to cooperate with you.” Jin Xiangdong proposed.
“Cooperation?” Professor Chen Ming was surprised. “As far as I know, the major field of business in your company is the development of AI.”
“That is right. Our company is indeed focused on AI development. However, the study of AI development is also a study of the human experience. The two are closely intertwined together and cannot be separated from one another.” Jin Xiangdong explained.
“You have spoken correctly. It is me that is narrow-minded.” Professor Chen Ming said.
“Our company has a sincere desire to work with you, Professor Chen. What do you think?” Jin Xiangdong asked.
“How would we be working together? On what front?” Professor Chen Ming questioned.
Jin Xiangdong took out a document from the briefcase he put behind him. He handed the document to Professor Chen Ming and said, “This is a plan for a cooperation I have devised. Please take a look.”
Professor Chen Ming took the document, and he browsed the content. A moment later, he looked up. “This plan is quite appealing. I will think it over!”
“Thank you, Professor Chen!” Jin Xiangdong expressed his gratitude with a smile.
A week later, Professor Chen Ming replied that he would accept Jin Xiangdong’s proposal for a collaboration.
Of course, this proposal was just a means to the real end Jin Xiangdong wanted to achieve. In the meantime, this was a new research field in the development of AI at BUA.
Yuan Miaomiao, who learned this news, was particularly delighted. For one thing, she was the go-between for this cooperation. For another, this opportunity could enable her to meet Jin Xiangdong more often.
To show his appreciation to Yuan Miaomiao, Jin Xiangdong proposed to invite her out to dinner.
Yuan Miaomiao, who had thought that Jin Xiangdong was currently single, was stunned for a few seconds when she saw him show up with a date.
“Miao Miao, sorry to have made you wait.” Jin Xiangdong said, smiling.
“Brother Xiangdong, Professor Lu!” Yuan Miaomiao forced a smile.
Lu Jia’er looked at her. While she was wearing a smile on her face, Lu Jia’er could already hear her broken heart. She must have developed some hope since the last time she ran into them she thought they had broken up.
The three took their seats. Jason came as well. So, a dinner of two that Yuan Miaomiao had been looking forward to had become a dinner for four.
Jason sat down and said to Yuan Miaomiao, “Hey you, where is your boyfriend? Why didn’t you bring him with you?”
Yuan Miaomiao dissed him right back. “Jason, where is your girlfriend? Brother Xiangdong has come with his girlfriend, why are you still hiding yours?”
This struck a nerve. Even though his expression was not clouded, he did sound awkward. “You are rubbing it in.”
“What do you mean?” Yuan Miaomiao looked at Jason.
Jason put on a heart-broken look. “I have just been dumped!”
“Really?” Yuan Miaomiao did not buy it.
“No.” Jason said, joking.
“I knew that you were lying to me.” Yuan Miaomiao groaned.
Jason smiled. However, there was some bitterness buried in the depth of his eyes. They really did break up!
Lu Jia’er looked at Jason. The relationship between him and Su Han, to the outsiders, lasted only for a month. How affectionate could they be? However, both had devoted their whole hearts to the relationship.
Currently even though Su Han always claimed that she was fine, inside, she could not let Jason go. Jason appeared to be in a better state, but in fact it was the opposite. Jason, who knew the truth, was in more pain and had struggled with the situation more than Su Han.
Jason poured wine for the others frequently. Knowing that Jason was in a bad mood, Jin Xiangdong drank with him for a while. Unfortunately, when it came to relationships, only the involved could solve their own problems at the end of the day.
Jin Xiangdong proposed a toast to Yuan Miaomiao. “Miao Miao, you have helped me greatly. Thank you!”
Hearing this, Yuan Miaomiao smiled faintly. “Brother Xiangdong, you’re welcome.”
Yuan Miaomiao felt her heart broken when Jin Xiangdong showed up with Professor Lu together. But she was still acting calmly. She must be well-bred. For this, Lu Jia’er liked Yuan Miaomiao more than before.
Lu Jia’er raised her glass as well. “Miao Miao, here is to you!”
Yuan Miaomiao threw her a look and then turned to Jin Xiangdong. “Okay, cheers!” With that said, she clinked her glass with Lu Jia’er’s and Jin Xiangdong’s.
After this, Jason raised his glass as well. “Miao, here is to you as well!”
Yuan Miaomiao clinked her glass with his. However, she was displeased since Jason began to propose toasts frequently. “Jason, are you trying to get me drunk?”
“No, I don’t have the courage. But, just drink with me, like I am your brother.” Jason said.
Yuan Miaomiao looked at him and asked Jin Xiangdong, “Brother Xiangdong, is his relationship really over?”
Yuan Miaomiao was perceptive. Jason was obviously acting oddly tonight.
“Yes.” Jin Xiangdong nodded.
“You two, who are deep in love and living together, do not interrupt!” Jason pretended to warn Jin Xiangdong.
Yuan Miaomiao was startled to hear this. Soon, she adjusted her mood and gazed at Jason with a smile. “Jason, it is so rare for you to have lost your love. As your younger sister, I have to drink with you, no strings attached!”
“What do you mean by rare?” Jason was not happy with her choice of words.
Yuan Miaomiao chuckled. “I think she is the one that proposed the break-up, right. Why else would you be in so much pain?”
He was the one that proposed the break-up. He was suffering from his own actions.
“You are gloating!” Jason stared at her.
“Yes, that is my intention!” Yuan Miaomiao grinned.
Once again, Jason put on a look that indicated he was hurt. Seeing this, Yuan Miaomiao tried to coax him. “Jason, I am sorry. I will drink this as an apology!”
“You don’t have to drink to apologize. Just drink with me.” Jason said.
So, they clinked their glasses again. Lu Jia’er saw every bit of this. On the surface, Yuan Miaomiao was deliberately provoking Jason with her words. However, at this exact moment, her state of mind was similar to Jason’s.
Just now, in their conversation, the fact that Jin Xiangdong and Lu Jia’er were living together slipped out of Jason’s mouth. Instantly, Yuan Miaomiao’s emotions were disrupted.
“Jason, don’t get Miao Miao drunk. I will drink with you.” Lu Jia’er said.
Hearing this, Yuan Miaomiao looked at Lu Jia’er and said with a smile. “Don’t worry, Professor Lu. I can hold my liquor.”
While the smile hung on her face was forced, she sounded full of honor.
“Your cheeks are rosy. Take it easy.” Professor Lu reminded her.
“It’s okay!” Yuan Miaomiao smiled.
Lu Jia’er said nothing else and it was not her place to say more. either. After all, the sense of failure in Yuan Miaomiao’s heart was related to her. To care for her too much or act too polite would seem pretentious and disengous.
So, Lu Jia’er drank with Jason for a few more rounds.
Jason seemed to be tipsy. He became quite talkative, more than usual. “Ace, compared with you, I am scum!”
Neither Jin Xiangdong nor Lu Jia’er said anything as they looked at Jason who continued, “Ace, Professor Lu, do you know? Actually... I, I cannot forget Su Han!”
Lu Jia’er said calmly. “Take your time.”
“Take my time! Maybe, someday, I will let this go but right now, I am suffering. I am not as courageous as Ace to choose to be with you and Su Han, such advanced...” When Jason was about blab out the word AI, Jin Xiangdong covered up his mouth at once.