359: Rejected by two experts in a row

When Liu Xiaolin and Lai Junying stood at the company entrance and saw the three cars carrying Minister Yang, Director Zhao, and Director Wang speeding away, they exchanged glances and both let out a long sigh of relief.

"The leaders are finally home!" Liu Xiaolin said.

"Yeah, although it hasn't been as busy as usual these past few days, I feel mentally exhausted," Lai Junying said with a sigh.

"There's something even more mentally exhausting. I have to start contacting those three energy conversion experts. I wonder if I'll get any results," Liu Xiaolin was even more worried.

The two returned to Lai Junying's office, and Liu Xiaolin began making calls based on the mobile numbers left on the documents.

"Is this Dr. You Xiyin?" Liu Xiaolin was very surprised that the first mobile number he dialed connected so quickly, knowing it was already eleven o'clock at night in Beautiful Country.

"Yes, this is You Xiyin. May I ask who this is? Where did you get my mobile number?" Very few people knew You Xiyin's mobile number, so she knew that domestic mobile numbers calling her were definitely from relevant department personnel.

"Hello, I am Liu Xiaolin from Dragon Country's Jiantuan Electronics. I learned about you from Director Zhao of the National Science and Technology Bureau, and he also gave me your mobile number," Liu Xiaolin quickly explained.

"Yes, I know Director Zhao. My profile information is backed up at the Ministry of Science and Technology," You Xiyin said. "May I ask, Mr. Liu, what is the matter that you're calling me so late?"

"I'm sorry, I know it's very late in Beautiful Country right now, and it's very presumptuous of me to call you and disturb your rest, but I do have something very important to discuss with you," Liu Xiaolin said apologetically. "Today, our Jiantuan Electronics signed a technology research and development project with the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Environmental Protection Agency, and we need an energy conversion expert. Therefore, Director Zhao recommended Mo Mo to us."

Liu Xiaolin didn't mention that Director Zhao had recommended three people, hoping the other party would consider it more.

Unfortunately, You Xiyin didn't consider it at all: "You haven't disturbed my rest, but rather my experiment. My research project at the National University of Beautiful Country is at a critical stage, so I'm very sorry, I can't help you now. Perhaps I can help you after my contract ends in two years, how does that sound?"

When Liu Xiaolin heard the words "two years later," his head spun! Dr. You didn't refuse directly, but pushed it off for two years! It was clearly impossible!

"Thank you, Dr. You, for your trust in us, but the timeline of two years from now is too long. The Ministry of Science and Technology and the Environmental Protection Agency hope we can implement the project next year," Liu Xiaolin said helplessly.

"Mr. Liu, then I can only say I'm sorry, I can't help you," You Xiyin still said politely.

"No, no, no, it was too presumptuous of me to call you. Please continue with your work. If you return to the country in two years, I definitely want to talk to you about cooperation," Liu Xiaolin said regretfully. "I hope to have the opportunity to cooperate with you next time."

"Okay, I might contact you after I return to the country. Goodbye," You Xiyin said a polite farewell and hung up the phone.

"It didn't work, did it?" Lai Junying, who was beside him, saw Liu Xiaolin's increasingly dark expression and knew the result.

"Yeah, Dr. You's contract still has two years left, and her research project is at a critical stage, so she can't come back," Liu Xiaolin said weakly.

"It's okay, there are still two experts," Lai Junying encouraged. "Keep calling, don't give up."

"Okay, can't give up!" Liu Xiaolin cheered up and said.

So he then dialed Wu Nianjia's mobile number. This time, the phone rang for a long time, but no one answered.

"What's going on? Did Professor Wu go to bed this early? But it should be past eight in the evening in Youyizhi Country now, it's impossible to sleep that early!" Liu Xiaolin said doubtfully.

"Call again, he probably didn't hear the phone ring," Lai Junying guessed.

Liu Xiaolin then redialed Wu Nianjia's mobile number. This time, after ringing five or six times, the call was finally answered.

"Hello, who is this?" The other party spoke fluent Dragon Country language, clearly seeing that the incoming call was from a Dragon Country mobile number.

"Hello, I'm Liu Xiaolin from Dragon Country's Jiantuan Electronics." Liu Xiaolin introduced himself again and explained the technology research and development project again.

"Well, I know what I'm about to say will definitely disappoint you, but I have to tell you the truth. I only started working at the Youyizhi Country National Energy Conversion Research Center at the beginning of the year. The salary and conditions here are excellent, and I'm very satisfied. The work here is easy, no need to work overtime. It's past eight now, and I'm not working overtime in the lab, but drinking at a bar and chatting with friends. I like this relaxed life. So..." Wu Nianjia said.

At this moment, Liu Xiaolin could hear not only Wu Nianjia's voice on the other end of the phone but also noisy sounds. It seemed Wu Nianjia was right, he was relaxing at a bar, which was why he didn't hear the first call.

"We can offer you excellent salary and conditions. You should know that our R&D personnel at Jiantuan Electronics have very good benefits. If you don't want to work overtime, we can also not arrange for you to work overtime. As long as you agree to join us, I will agree to any conditions you propose," Liu Xiaolin said sincerely.

"Thank you for your trust, but I still can't agree. My contract is for three years. Leaving now would affect my credit. I don't want to be someone who lacks contractual spirit," Wu Nianjia still refused outright.

"Understood. I'm very sorry for disturbing your leisure time. When you return to the country, if you are interested in joining our Jiantuan Electronics, please give me a call. My mobile number will not change," Liu Xiaolin said with disappointment again.

"Still no luck?" Lai Junying asked again.

"Yeah, still no luck," Liu Xiaolin said with a sigh. "Both of these experts are abroad and have contracts, so they can't come back immediately."

"Then let's call the last expert, the fifty-two-year-old Hai Zhezhe. He's in the country and doesn't have a contract yet, so maybe there's hope," Lai Junying said.

"Are you silly? It would be fine if expert Hai Zhezhe had a contract because he could still work part-time since he's in the country. The problem is he has his own company. Look, his company is quite large. How could he possibly abandon his own company to do research for us?" Liu Xiaolin said, pointing at the document. "Dragon Country Haizhe Technology Co., Ltd. has been a major taxpayer in Yuhai City for ten consecutive years, and its solar smart street lights are sold worldwide. How could an expert and entrepreneur with such achievements possibly agree to us?"

When Lai Junying heard Liu Xiaolin say that, he also felt there wasn't much hope. "Yeah, he's already too busy with his own business. How could he have time to participate in our R&D project!"