Chapter 2122 - 692: Ding Yao’s Invitation (2)
"Our research team... has successfully been selected into the core university collaboration list for the ’Xuanji Light Realm’ project!"
Everyone in the lab froze, almost thinking they misheard.
’Xuanji Light Realm’?
TY Precision’s ’Xuanji Light Realm’?!
How is this possible?
"We will join forces with teams from Tsinghua University and the University of Science and Technology of China to deeply participate in the co-building of the ’Human-Computer Interaction and Cognitive Science Joint Laboratory.’
"This means—"
Jiang Yourong’s voice started to rise uncontrollably.
"Starting from next month, we will receive sustained research funding support of three million to five million yuan annually from ’Xuanji Light Realm!’ We will also obtain the world’s most advanced AI computing clusters and complete data interfaces provided by them!"
"Buzz—"
The entire lab went dead silent.
Even the humming sound of the fan seemed to be cut off.
Almost everyone simultaneously lifted their heads, eyes wide open.
What the heck?! Paralleled with Tsinghua University and the University of Science and Technology of China?!
Millions in research funding?!
Top computing clusters?!
This is simply unbelievable!
Qian Lele felt her heartbeat so fast she almost couldn’t control it.
Although she had just joined the research team, she had heard senior students talk about cutting-edge tech companies in the country.
One of them was the recently prominent ’Xuanji Light Realm,’ a "next-generation interaction platform" jointly developed by TY Precision and Qingning Technology.
And Professor Jiang said they would be involved, alongside top universities.
A few seconds later.
Wang Shanshan was the first to snap back, her voice trembling, "Teacher Jiang... Are you serious? You’re not, you’re not joking with us, right?"
Others also looked over.
Jiang Yourong straightened her back, her ample bosom heaving, "Of course it’s true, the invitation email has already been sent to my inbox, a formally stamped one."
"This..."
"Wow! How is this possible?"
"We’ve actually secured... a project of this caliber?!"
...
Watching this group of students who were completely blown away.
Jiang Yourong smiled slightly, lightly cleared her throat, "It’s not too surprising. You may not know, it’s because I’m too low-key. In fact, I used to work at Smile Holding, serving as Chairman Jin’s work assistant."
"Boom—"
Instantly, it was as if a torpedo had exploded in everyone’s minds.
Staring dazedly at their mentor.
They had been with Professor Jiang for over a year now, never thinking that their Zen-like mentor could be connected to the legendary Jin Meixiao, let alone as a former assistant?!
Jiang Yourong watched this scene, feeling a surge of exhilaration in her heart.
She finally released the excitement pent up within her.
The kind of "restrained pride" at this moment bubbled up like foam, bursting out.
Who could understand her current mood?
Chairman Jin, I’ve returned, Jiang Yourong is back!
...
When Qian Lele walked out of the computer science building, she was still in a state of thrilled excitement.
The winter wind brushed past her cheeks, yet she felt no cold at all.
In her mind, Jiang Teacher’s announcement echoed repeatedly.
It felt like a dream.
If all this came true, then the project she would be involved with next.
Would no longer be the silent "data annotation."
But would be genuine research that could connect with top-notch academia.
This means that her resume, qualifications, even future job options would undergo a dramatic transformation.
Thinking of this, her heart surged, and her steps unconsciously quickened.
When she reached the art school building.
From afar, she saw that familiar silhouette.
Ding Yao was standing under the ginkgo tree, idly kicking fallen leaves.
Nowadays, she was already an intern at an entertainment company.
Her attire seemed more like a "prospective artist," especially refined.
Looking at her, Qian Lele couldn’t help but feel a slight tinge of envy.
She also liked beautiful clothes, loved food, and enjoyed shopping.
However, her world was still too narrow.
But she believed, one day.
With her own hands, she could reach that stage too.
"Lele! Over here!" Ding Yao saw her and excitedly waved.
"Yaoyao!"
Qian Lele walked faster and finally broke into a run.
The two long-unseen girls embraced enthusiastically.
Chatting away.
"By the way, where shall we eat? Is there anything you want?"
"Today it’s on me!" Qian Lele grinned, pulling her arm, "A new spicy hot pot place has opened across from the school, tons of dishes, super tasty!"
Looking at Qian Lele’s bright, expectant eyes.
Ding Yao laughed and replied, "Alright, I’ll listen to you."
Through the somewhat desolate campus of early winter, they arrived at the "Tomorrow Hot Pot Restaurant."
The steam shrouded them, and the aroma of spices whetted their appetites.
Qian Lele ordered without hesitation.
Added bacon, beef tripe, beef slices, and pork belly generously.
She also took two bottles of Ding Yao’s favorite juice.
When weighed, it amounted to 126 yuan in total.
Without a moment’s hesitation, she scanned to pay.
After sitting down in the booth.
Ding Yao looked her friend up and down, eyes filled with amazement.
"What are you looking at?" Qian Lele felt a bit embarrassed.
"You seem completely different, your skin’s better, and your eyes are brighter." Ding Yao pointed to the bill on the table, "And these, you wouldn’t have splurged before."
"I was just too poor back then." Qian Lele laughed softly, "You know, now I’ve got a stable job, and I’m earning quite a bit every month."
"Haha, that’s great."