197: Chapter 197 Being Unconventional

Since his appearance did not look like he was lying, Chen Guangke's anger completely dissipated. He weakly waved his hand and said:

"Forget it, I don't even have the energy to be angry with you anymore. It's so late now, and we haven't eaten all day. It's not too much for the three of us to grab a bite to eat, right?"

Originally, Chen Guangke thought Jiang Yuan would agree immediately, but unexpectedly, Jiang Yuan looked hesitant, as if he had something else on his mind, and delayed agreeing.

Seeing him like this, the extinguished flame in Chen Guangke's heart reignited. He pointed at Jiang Yuan, his eyes full of anger, and roared: "Brother, what exactly is your meaning?!"

"You were the one who agreed to talk to us, and you're also the one who left us waiting outside for nine hours! Is it really that difficult to treat you to a meal?"

Jiang Yuan flinched when he was yelled at by him.

"I... I didn't mean that, I just... it's just..."

Seeing that Chen Guangke was about to get angrier, Shen Yan quickly grabbed his arm and pulled him behind him.

"Mr. Jiang, please don't mind him. Do you have something else to do? If you do, please go ahead first. We can schedule another time."

Jiang Yuan bit his lip and replied: "Forget it... Let's go eat. I can handle the lab work after I get back."

"After all, I stood you both up for so long, it's only right that I treat you to a meal..."

Hearing this, Chen Guangke felt much better.

"Alright, let's go then, we'll take you out to eat!"

Fifteen minutes later, the three appeared at a nearby roadside stall.

"What would you like to eat?"

Chen Guangke glanced at the menu on the table and casually named a few dishes.

After Jiang Yuan finished ordering the dishes, Chen Guangke finally said to him: "Now, let me formally introduce you. This gentleman next to me is Shen Yan from Fuchen Enterprise, President Shen."

"As for me... I am the project's chief manager. You can call me Old Chen."

Jiang Yuan nodded, seemingly understanding, and then introduced himself to the two: "My name is Jiang Yuan. You can call me Xiao Jiang, or Xiao Yuan."

Shen Yan let out an 'Mm' sound and spoke directly: "Xiao Jiang, here's the thing. The main reason we came to find you is that we want you to join our company to help us develop the Artificial Intelligence project."

"Your professor mentioned that you haven't finalized your next move yet. We wanted to ask if you have any requirements for where you plan to go next?"

After asking, Chen Guangke and Shen Yan looked at Jiang Yuan expectantly.

Who knew that Jiang Yuan didn't answer their question, but instead asked them something completely irrelevant: "Did the professor recommend you to find me?"

Hearing the question, Shen Yan was stunned for a moment before replying: "That's right. We first approached your professor, and then we contacted you through your professor."

Jiang Yuan nodded, picked up his chopsticks, and put a piece of food into his mouth.

"Hmm... Then my requirement is that no matter what I want to do in the future, you cannot object."

As soon as he finished speaking.

Shen Yan and Chen Guangke fell silent.

They were silent for two reasons.

The first reason was that they hadn't expected Jiang Yuan to make such a demand.

The second reason was that they didn't know how to answer Jiang Yuan.

As the project manager and the leader of the company, they required absolute control over the project.

Regarding Jiang Yuan's demand that they could not object to whatever he wanted to do in the future, they felt they might not be able to meet it.

Thinking this, Shen Yan tactfully asked Jiang Yuan: "Xiao Jiang, may I first ask why you are making this demand?"

Jiang Yuan put down his chopsticks and answered honestly: "There is no why. I simply don't want others interfering with my scientific research. If you don't agree, then this matter is off the table."

After listening, Shen Yan pondered for a while.

Immediately, he said to Jiang Yuan: "Then Xiao Jiang, how about this? We won't interfere. We will unconditionally support any research activity you conduct within the Research Team."

Jiang Yuan tilted his head, his face full of confusion: "What's the difference between that and the requirement I made?"

Shen Yan replied to Jiang Yuan: "Of course there's a difference. One is an internal company decision, and the other is an internal Research Team decision."

"If you just don't want others to disrupt your research direction, then I can promise you absolute control within the Research Team."

When he finished speaking.

Jiang Yuan didn't speak for a long time.

He seemed unable to process the change in wording, thinking for a long time before nodding and saying: "Okay, I understand."

Seeing him start picking up his chopsticks to eat again, Chen Guangke couldn't help himself.

"Don't eat yet! First, answer us, are you willing to come work for our company or not?"

Jiang Yuan frowned and looked up: "Didn't I already agree to it?"

Hearing this, Chen Guangke was a bit stunned.

Just as he was about to ask when Jiang Yuan had agreed, he heard Shen Yan pick up his chopsticks and say to Jiang Yuan: "Then it's settled. I will send the contract over tomorrow. Let me know when you have time to sign it."

Jiang Yuan ate while humming a low acknowledgment.

Seeing that he actually agreed so easily, Chen Guangke was shocked.

He never expected that someone would be completely unconcerned with salary and benefits.

Just as he was about to say something else, Shen Yan subtly gave Chen Guangke a look, signaling him to eat more and talk less, and to discuss everything after the meal.

Seeing this, Chen Guangke had no choice but to swallow the words back into his stomach.

After dinner, Jiang Yuan returned to the laboratory.

Chen Guangke finally opened his mouth and asked Shen Yan: "Is there something wrong with his brain?"

Shen Yan looked at Chen Guangke without speaking.

Realizing his words were ambiguous, Chen Guangke modified his phrasing and asked Shen Yan again: "I mean, are his ideas... a bit different from ordinary people?"

Shen Yan shook his head while countering Chen Guangke: "Didn't you say he was recommended by your professor? Didn't you look into him beforehand?"

Chen Guangke sighed and rubbed his temples as he replied: "You should see how heavy my workload is. You needed me to find all the research personnel within this province who met the requirements."

"I spent a lot of time just on screening, how could I have time to look into one person recommended by a professor?"

"Forget it, there's no point in talking so much to you. Just tell me, do we want this person or not?"

Shen Yan raised an eyebrow and immediately replied: "Yes! Why wouldn't we?"

Chen Guangke frowned: "But he! He clearly seems different from ordinary people..."