16: Different positions

Xinghai Biology.

Inside the Information Department office, He Ming wrote the same question on his notebook for the ninth time.

“Has Academician Chen Guoyuan agreed to join Xinghai?”

“Yes.”

Seeing the answer, He Ming breathed a long sigh of relief.

Although he had some confidence, he was still a little uneasy before getting the final answer.

He had the idea of recruiting Chen Guoyuan when he first moved into Cloud Deer Garden.

Because Chen Guoyuan was not only the scientist who contributed the most to Dragon Country, but his influence was also beyond imagination.

Among the most influential active scientists globally, four of them were his students.

With Chen Guoyuan's addition, Xinghai, this small boat that had just set sail, would rapidly rise and transform into a battleship capable of riding the wind and waves.

He Ming glanced at the idle employees outside the office, a slight smile playing on his lips.

“The salary standard of a Fortune 500 company isn't given for nothing; you guys need to get busy.”

He quickly operated the computer, drafted an email, and sent it to Jiang Zhonghua.

President's office.

Jiang Zhonghua crossed out the last name on the list with a red pen.

A full hundred people, all mid-to-high-level management talents he had targeted, yet only one came, and he was a former apprentice he had personally mentored.

At this moment, a message popped up on the computer.

An email from an account marked “Big Boss” arrived.

Jiang Zhonghua patted his face twice, opened the email, and forced himself to cheer up.

“Tomorrow morning at 10 AM, bring the Xinghai Material Technology registration documents, standard executive employment contracts, and equity transfer agreements to Villa No. 2, Area A, Nanhua Xiaoju. Chen Wanwan will serve as CEO of Xinghai Material, and Academician Chen Guoyuan will serve as Chief Scientist of Xinghai Material's R&D Department.”

“Academician Chen Guoyuan?”

Jiang Zhonghua raised his eyebrows; the reason he dared not connect the Chen Guoyuan in the email with the person he knew was that he felt it was a bit absurd... A senior academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

Recipient of the National Highest Science and Technology Award.

A doyen in the fields of materials science and bioengineering.

Former chief engineer of the national key project, Project Dawn.

Until his retirement, he cultivated dozens of nationally and internationally renowned scientists for Dragon Country.

How could such a research titan be connected with the Big Boss?

Jiang Zhonghua only felt his scalp tingle, and his blood rushed to his head with a whoosh, even experiencing a brief ringing in his ears.

Chen Guoyuan, that was a figure who lived in textbooks and the Evening News Broadcast, the true pillar of Dragon Country's scientific research community, was he really joining Xinghai?

After a brief shock, Jiang Zhonghua quickly calmed down and began to analyze rapidly in his mind.

He believed that once the news was announced, it would cause a magnitude 10 earthquake in the industry!

To confirm his guess, Jiang Zhonghua sent a reply email.

Soon, He Ming compiled Chen Guoyuan's biography into a file and sent it to Jiang Zhonghua.

Jiang Zhonghua looked at the email, his heart pounding uncontrollably.

He knew that from this moment on... Xinghai Material would no longer be an unknown startup company, but would become a key focus for the entire technology, capital, and even national levels overnight!

Those top talents and partners who had previously ignored him would probably be scrambling to join Xinghai.

The situation had completely changed.

Xinghai's threshold would likely be trampled flat.

The immense surprise swept away Jiang Zhonghua's accumulated fatigue and anxiety, replaced by an excited, adrenaline-fueled state.

He grabbed the phone on the table and quickly found a number.

Lin Dong, a sales and operations prodigy he had greatly admired at his previous company.

Jiang Zhonghua had tried to poach him several times, even visiting him in person, but Lin Dong had always politely declined, citing Xinghai's uncertain prospects.

The phone rang for a long time before it was answered.

“President Jiang, I'm sorry, I'm in a meeting right now. Can I call you back later?”

In the past, Jiang Zhonghua might have exchanged a few pleasantries and then reluctantly hung up.

But today, his back was perfectly straight.

His voice was also steady and powerful.

His tone carried an unprecedented confidence.

“Lin Dong, I'll give you thirty seconds to find a quiet place.”

“I have an opportunity here that can change your life.”

Lin Dong was stunned.

He was clearly startled by Jiang Zhonghua's incredibly firm tone.

This tone was not at all like the subservient one from a while ago.

Before long, Lin Dong found an empty spot.

“President Jiang, please speak.”

“Academician Chen Guoyuan will be joining Xinghai.”

“Who?”

“Which Chen Guoyuan?”

Lin Dong's voice was full of confusion.

Jiang Zhonghua took a deep breath, his lips almost unable to hold back his smile.

“In our Dragon Country, is there a second Academician Chen Guoyuan?”

After several seconds, there was movement from the other end of the phone.

“Are you serious?”

“Academician Chen is joining your Xinghai?”

Jiang Zhonghua chuckled.

“Tomorrow morning at nine o'clock, no waiting if you're late. You have the address.”

After he finished speaking.

Jiang Zhonghua directly hung up the phone.

He felt a burst of exhilaration, sweeping away his sense of despondency.

After dealing with Lin Dong, Jiang Zhonghua quickly scrolled through his contacts, skipping many names, and finally stopped at a contact labeled “Old Gun.”

Zhang Kaiwen, nicknamed Old Gun, was Jiang Zhonghua's comrade-in-arms during their time in the military.

He was loyal and quick-witted.

After retiring from the military, he went abroad for further studies and is now a senior executive at the headquarters of a Fortune 500 company, responsible for global brand and strategic communications.

He has extensive connections and considerable influence in overseas media and high-end circles.

When Jiang Zhonghua first started Xinghai, he thought of him first and offered very sincere conditions to invite him back to the country to join.

The result, of course, was a refusal.

Now, the situation was different.

Jiang Zhonghua took a deep breath and calculated the time difference; it should be early morning on the other side.

But he couldn't wait.

He directly pressed the video call request.

The phone rang for a long time, and just as Jiang Zhonghua thought Zhang Kaiwen wouldn't answer, the screen lit up.

The background of the screen was a tastefully decorated study, and Zhang Kaiwen, wearing a bathrobe, had an expression of annoyance and confusion from being woken up.

“You brat, do you know what time it is?”

“If it's about that previous matter, I think I've already made it very clear...”

“Kaiwen.”

Zhang Kaiwen's words were interrupted.

“Don't be in a hurry to hang up, just listen to me first.”

Zhang Kaiwen looked at Jiang Zhonghua's expression and immediately became confused.

This was not the attitude of someone asking for a favor; on the contrary... “Chen Guoyuan will be joining Xinghai soon.”

Zhang Kaiwen was visibly stunned, as if a basin of ice water had been poured over his head, instantly dispelling all sleepiness.

“Which Chen Guoyuan?”

Jiang Zhonghua smiled, a very hearty laugh.

“Old Gun, do you think there's a second Academician Chen Guoyuan in Dragon Country who would be worth me making an international video call to you at this hour?”

“That unparalleled national scholar, Old Chen?”

Zhang Kaiwen's voice involuntarily rose by three points.

“That's impossible, how could Old Chen join a startup company?”

“Aren't you exaggerating a bit too much?”

“The official announcement will be out soon, believe it or not.”

“There's only one chance to reach the sky in one step. Are you getting on board or not?”

On the other end of the video, Zhang Kaiwen fell into a long silence.

After dozens of seconds.

“What specific position?”

“When do you need me to start?”

“I need to see a more detailed business plan and all documents regarding Old Chen's joining immediately.”