194: 194. Invite Mr. Lu

All relevant departments of the school immediately went into high gear, and although time was short, they made preparations for the reception according to the highest standards.

When the motorcade drove into Jiangcheng University and headed directly for the building where the Future Energy Laboratory was located, the entire campus felt an unusual atmosphere.

All the school leaders were present, waiting excitedly and nervously at the laboratory entrance.

After Lü Chenxing got out of the car, the president and his entourage immediately went to greet him.

“Welcome, leader, to Jiangcheng University for your guidance…”

“President Zhou, there’s no need for such an elaborate welcome.”

Lü Chenxing exchanged a few brief pleasantries with them, then got straight to the point, and under the guidance of the school leaders, walked directly to the core area of the laboratory.

Passing through layers of security and entering the cleanroom, he saw researchers in anti-static suits operating precision equipment with focused attention, the air filled with a rigorous scientific research atmosphere.

He deliberately slowed his pace, carefully observing the packaging process of the battery cells on the pilot line.

In the safety testing area, he personally witnessed the shocking needle penetration and high-temperature extreme tests arranged by Qin Tian.

The accompanying national experts couldn’t help but whisper to each other, nodding frequently, their eyes filled with admiration.

Lü Chenxing’s face showed the most relaxed smile he had all trip, and he affirmed to the president and Qin Tian beside him, “Seeing is believing! This is not only the cradle of technology but also the hope for the nation’s energy future.”

The president was beaming with joy, excitedly nodding in agreement repeatedly.

Professor Qin Tian once again took on the important task of explanation, facing the group of sharp-eyed, incisive experts behind Lü Chenxing, Qin Tian showed no fear, explaining everything from core principles to process details, from miniature batteries to the various groundbreaking data of power batteries, in a clear and detailed manner.

The experts went from initial cautious scrutiny, to frequent nodding, and then to uncontrollable whispered exchanges, their eyes filled with astonishment and admiration.

“Incredible! The interface problem was solved like this! I am truly humbled by this point!”

“To balance energy density and safety to this extent is simply a dream combination!”

“Professor Qin, your approach has opened up a new direction!”

“So that’s how it is… I understand now…”

“…”

This was a mutual appreciation among top technical personnel; no need for many words, the technology itself had the strongest persuasive power.

Lü Chenxing looked at the busy yet orderly research and development scene before him, listening to the experts’ high praise, and the last trace of doubt in his heart vanished.

He exclaimed, “This laboratory has completely reached the standard and contribution level of a national key laboratory! President, you should submit the relevant application for evaluation as soon as possible. We will handle this matter with special priority and implement it quickly!”

Hiss hiss hiss!!!

The school leaders trembled with excitement, as if they had Parkinson’s.

It was no wonder they lost their composure; after all, this was a national key laboratory! There were only a few in the entire province that could apply for one, and this time the leader himself proposed it!

From now on, the name of Jiangcheng University will be etched into history alongside this technology.

After visiting the Future Energy Laboratory, everyone moved to the dedicated conference room upstairs.

The Student Union members quickly came in to pour tea, and after excitedly showing their faces, they left. Only Lü Chenxing and his core assistants, Yu Tianxiong, Qin Tian, and the president of Jiangcheng University remained in the room.

Lü Chenxing’s expression became more solemn. He sincerely explained the nation’s strategic layout in energy security and in responding to international technological competition, highly praising the epoch-making significance of Tingfeng Energy’s solid-state battery technology.

His gaze was burning as he said, “President Yu, Professor Qin, the nation’s intention is to formally include Tingfeng Energy in the ‘National Strategic Technology Enterprise’ list. This means you will enjoy the highest level of policy support, R&D funding, and even the mobilization of national scientific research forces for collaborative breakthroughs.”

“What we offer is true national power. Our stance is one of equal, win-win strategic cooperation.”

The generous terms and humble posture made the president, who was standing by, feel a surge of emotion. He tightly clasped his hands on his knees under the table, his knuckles slightly white from the effort, trying to maintain a proper smile, but the excitement and eagerness in his eyes were almost overflowing.

He looked at Yu Tianxiong, his eyelids blinking rapidly, his eyebrows almost flying up, using all his body language to silently shout: ‘Agree! Agree quickly! President Yu! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! A huge stroke of luck! What are you hesitating for?!’

He wished he could agree for them immediately; this was like manna from heaven, an opportunity countless companies dreamed of but could not obtain!

However, Yu Tianxiong did not immediately express his stance as the president expected. His face was calm, as if he was weighing something.

This unusual calmness made the atmosphere in the conference room subtle.

The experts Lü Chenxing brought also noticed this unusualness, exchanging puzzled glances.

The president’s heart sank little by little, so anxious that his back was almost soaked with sweat.

He simply couldn’t understand what Yu Tianxiong was waiting for. Was there a better option than national endorsement?

Just then, Lü Chenxing changed the subject, his gaze seemingly inadvertently sweeping over Yu Tianxiong and Qin Tian, his tone calm but with a sense of understanding everything, slowly saying:

“President Yu, Professor Qin, your abilities and contributions are evident to us all. The nation will not mistreat any meritorious person. However… for such a significant strategic cooperation, I think our decision-making levels on both sides should have a more candid, direct communication.”

He leaned slightly forward, his voice not loud, but clearly reaching everyone’s ears: “How about we invite Mr. Lu to join us for a discussion?”

As the three words “Mr. Lu” came out, Yu Tianxiong’s perpetually calm face subtly relaxed, as if he had finally received the expected signal.

And the president, who was beside him, was completely dumbfounded, his eyes wide open, his mind a blank.

Huh? Mr. Lu? Which Mr. Lu?

Who could be invited by Minister Lü in such a tone… Who was it? Could it be… behind Tingfeng Capital… there was someone else?

He stared wide-eyed at Lü Chenxing, who understood everything, Yu Tianxiong, who was calm and collected, and Qin Tian, who showed no surprise.

Why did it feel like… he was the only outsider in this room!?

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