He Xia silently calculated in his mind and said: "Six million pounds a month, seventy-two million pounds a year, well... For Cambridge College, funds are indeed a bit tight..."

He didn't say the rest of the sentence, but there was no pressure on him!

“Are funds tight?”

Zhou Shiyu raised her eyes and looked at the ceiling with a helpless expression.

"Our college's total revenue last year exceeded 2 billion pounds, making it the highest-grossing institution in the world. We invested a full billion pounds in scientific research, and our laboratory only accounted for less than 7%!"

He Xia's mouth twitched unconsciously. After all, she was a young lady from a wealthy family. Seventy million pounds was nothing to her, and she was a bit unsophisticated.

"I have learned about the situation of Cambridge College before. The research budget of one billion pounds a year is correct. Then you should know better than me how many research institutions there are under Cambridge College, right?"

Zhou Shiyu frowned slightly and thought for a while, then shook her head with an embarrassed smile. She really didn't know the specific situation, because she was not interested and didn't want to know, so she didn't find out.

"The University of Cambridge currently has approximately 150 departments and research institutions, covering arts, humanities, biological sciences, including veterinary medicine, clinical medicine, humanities and social sciences, natural sciences, etc."

"Your laboratory's exclusive use of seven percent of the research budget every year can only mean one thing, and that is that the head of your laboratory, Professor Smith, has a pivotal position..."

He Xia's judgment was correct. Professor Smith won the Nobel Prize in Biology in 1993 for his research on breakage genes!

Later, Professor Smith devoted all his energy to the research of genetic engineering.

Unfortunately, one Nobel Prize cannot last a lifetime. There has been no major breakthrough or contribution for more than 20 years, which has put Professor Smith's laboratory into difficulties.

"Well, it's just me who is ignorant."

When He Xia said this, Zhou Shiyu also felt different.

Her brain is all focused on experiments and academics, and she doesn't know much about capital and social matters at all, or she is unwilling to understand...

"Okay, the past things are in the past. Let's not talk about it. Let's talk about the future. If we increase investment in research and development funds, can the experimental progress be effectively accelerated?"

He Xia asked.

With his current financial resources, spending tens of millions of pounds a year is just like scratching an itch. He believes that Professor Smith is definitely not the only laboratory in the world that is researching gene editing.

According to Zhou Shiyu, the experimental progress of several research institutions in the beautiful country is very fast, and they are already leading in some aspects!

If you want to catch up or even surpass us on this track, you can only throw money at scientists.

"sure!"

Zhou Shiyu said firmly: "The amount of funds directly limits the scale of the experiment. Even one more reagent or one more test tube can speed up the progress of the experiment."

"He Xia, do you really plan to invest in Professor Smith's experiment?"

He Xia smiled and waved his hand: "Don't worry, let's talk about the most critical issue next, the ownership of the rights to the research results. Do you have the right to decide in this regard?"

The ownership of rights is very important, especially in more complex situations like Professor Smith's laboratory. The University of Cambridge invested a lot of money in the early stage. What should be done if the investors who join later achieve results?

"Ownership of rights..." Zhou Shiyu pouted and thought for a moment, shook her head and smiled: "I don't understand this aspect at all. I need a professional to talk to you."

He Xia nodded and said: "Then let more professional people negotiate. If an agreement is reached on the distribution of rights, I will invest in your experimental project, and at that time it will be our experimental project!"

"I……"

Zhou Shiyu was a little excited. She pointed to the mobile phone in her hand: "I'm going to call Professor Smith. Professor Smith has the highest authority and let him talk to you in person, okay?"

He Xia drank half a can of ice drink, nodded and said: "It's just what I wanted, please!"

Zhou Shiyu took her mobile phone and walked to the window and dialed Professor Smith's number. It was just afternoon in the UK and the call was quickly connected.

He Xia sat on the sofa and waited quietly. It only took three minutes for Zhou Shiyu to finish the call.

"Professor Smith was very excited after hearing the news. He has already left for Heathrow International Airport and took the fastest flight to meet you."

Zhou Shiyu said with a smile.

Everyone in the laboratory is working hard. In the face of capital, even the person in charge of the entire laboratory, a former Nobel Prize winner, must show a humble attitude!

He Xia lamented Professor Smith's strong action, and it seemed that he was more urgent than him.

Think about it, after more than ten years of experiments, it is like raising a child. Seeing that the capital chain is broken, the child will starve to death soon. It would be strange not to rush...

That’s fine, the sooner we negotiate, the sooner we can start!

What to do if the negotiation doesn’t work out?

Then let’s talk about it…

"OK, I'll discuss the rest with Professor Smith. If it succeeds, I'll give you a first credit, right?"

Zhou Shiyu put her hands on her legs dignifiedly and elegantly, smiled and shook her head: "As long as the experiment can continue and achieve excellent results, I will be satisfied."

He Xia had only heard of people like Zhou Shiyu who did not seek fame or wealth but only pursued their dreams. It was really rare in reality. He guessed that this was related to Zhou Shiyu's family background, which was well-off. Otherwise, how could he pursue his dreams when he was hungry...

"I seem to have imagined the future scene when genetic engineering technology matures. On the street, everyone will see advertisements like 'Let's eliminate cancer together, come and buy cancer-immune genes for your family'!"

He Xia looked at the sky outside the window and said: "Technology continues to make breakthroughs. The advertising slogan is changed to 'Eradicate all diseases in human beings. The latest immune genes are grandly launched!'. It won't be long before humans with perfect genes are born!"

"In the end, the human body is like today's mobile phone, and genes are the applications in the app store. If you want any interesting genes, you can buy a copy from the gene store and implant it into your body, such as spiders, hummingbirds, eagles, pythons..."

The lines of Zhou Shiyu's eyes were softer than those of Zhou Shiliu. Listening to He Xia's outline of the future, her eyes were bright, as if she had just entered college many years ago and was sitting in the classroom listening to the teacher on the podium talking about the magical contents of biology and genes.

"If there really is such a day, maybe it will be the time when humans conquer the stars and the sea!"

Zhou Shiyu said with great imagination that she no longer denied He Xia's fantasy world because the fantasy world attracted her so much!

"yes……"

He Xia was hit in the heart by Zhou Shiyu's words. With the current human lifespan, it is simply too short in the interstellar voyage, which is often measured in light years. There is really no way to escape from the prison of the earth!

"We must speed up the pace of exploration!"

He Xia said solemnly.

"Yeah! That's right!" Zhou Shiyu echoed He Xia's words like a little fan girl.

"Well, it's getting late. Beauty Zhou, why don't you go home and rest?"

He Xia made a gesture of invitation. He kept his promise and promised Zhou Shiliu that he would not do anything to her sister. He would not do anything to her sister. He is a gentleman!

"Ah? Oh...good!"

Zhou Shiyu was a little confused by the sudden address.

"He Xia, you can talk to Professor Smith about those fantasies you just mentioned. He stands higher than me and can see further. He will definitely have different opinions."

The three of them took the elevator downstairs together, Zhou Shiyu said.

He Xia nodded and said, "I'm also looking forward to chatting with Professor Smith. Please contact me when you get here."

"Okay, bye."

"goodbye!"

Standing in the parking lot, the two said goodbye.

He Xia watched Zhou Shiyu get on the LX570 and shook his head secretly. The pomp of wealthy families was different, and there were several drivers and bodyguards.

"Should I hire some bodyguards? After all, I am also a billionaire!"

While driving, He Xia Tian was thinking wildly.

"It's not necessary yet. We'll talk about it later when we travel all over the world!"

He Xia made a decision in her heart. She still needs bodyguards. Her advantage is only close combat. Now is the era of hot weapons. It is good to have multiple people around to help block bullets!

Zhou Shiyu returned home and as soon as she walked into the living room, she saw a figure running down the stairs.

"How's it going? Are you okay?"

Zhou Shiliu walked up to Zhou Shiyu and looked at her carefully, worried that his sister had a little bit of flesh on her body.

With a long-lost smile on Zhou Shiyu's face, she rubbed Zhou Shiliu's head vigorously, then hugged her and said happily.

"He Xia has made it clear that he intends to invest in experiments. He is just waiting for Professor Smith to come and discuss the distribution rights of experimental results with him. Shi Liu, thank you!"

"Yes, really? That's really great..."

Zhou Shiliu was very surprised. She couldn't believe that He Xia would be interested in genetic engineering with looming prospects. Scientific research often costs tens of millions, and it is difficult to determine the research and development cycle. As Zhou Shiyu said, there may be a major breakthrough next month, or

It may be a long way off...

"According to He Xia, he not only wants to invest, but also wants to increase investment to speed up the entire experimental project. Do you know how excited I am?"

Zhou Shiyu let go of her arms and put her hands on Zhou Shiliu's shoulders, her eyes shining with light.

Zhou Shiliu nodded and smiled a little awkwardly: "Sister, you'd better get excited later. If He Xia's talks with Professor Smith fall apart, won't we be back to square one?"

"Tonight's results make me happy. I should enjoy the happiness at this moment. Why should I think about the superposition state in the future? That will make me lose a lot of happiness. Shiliu, it's not good for you to do this!"

Zhou Shiyu has a strong belief. She has her own principles and will not be interfered by other people's will, unless it involves her professional field...

Zhou Shiliu is completely different. She studies finance and is in the financial market. She will never be excited about the rise in stocks at this moment. She must see further and deeper to enjoy the final success.

"Okay, it's best if you are happy. I'm going to bed. Good night..."

After saying that, Zhou Shiliu turned around and walked upstairs.

Zhou Shiyu went back to her room to tidy up. She also wanted to sleep, but due to the jet lag and being too excited, she couldn't sleep at all, so she simply opened her laptop and started working.
Chapter completed!