"Tsinghua University is truly a world-class institution," Yacos sighed. "I've heard that the most promising researchers in the agricultural field in the beautiful country are all graduates from Tsinghua University, especially one named Li Xinglan, who is exceptionally talented. Do you know him?"
"Li Xinglan?" Chen Xuan's eyes flickered with interest, but he smiled faintly and replied, "I don't know him."
Yacos shrugged nonchalantly. "It's fortunate he isn't in the country; otherwise, I can't imagine how far your Xia Country's agriculture would develop. At that point, perhaps our nation would have to rely on you for food."
With that thought, he recalled his small homeland, the Netherlands, and sighed again before turning to leave.
The Xiangnong Group acted swiftly, sending personnel to verify the experimental results. Once they confirmed there were no issues with the results, they immediately sealed off the entire floor, with dozens of men in black firmly guarding the area.
With their mission accomplished, Chen Xuan and his team knew it was time for the Xiangnong Group to search for experimental fields to begin large-scale cultivation using this tomato as the parent plant.
At this stage, the risks were minimal, and Professor Yang's team would continue to follow up and participate. As for Chen Xuan, he was already preparing to head home. After so many days away, he found himself missing home.
Before leaving, the Xiangnong Group held a grand celebration dinner for Professor Yang's team. Vice President Xiao Jiao Jiao personally attended, and the atmosphere was vibrant and lively.
When Xiao Jiao Jiao announced that the project involving tomatoes would yield a five percent profit, which would be distributed as bonuses to the team members, the excitement in the room reached its peak. Holding the microphone, Xiao Jiao Jiao smiled and said, "As researchers, you deserve a better life. Without your selfless dedication, our society would lack much progress. You all deserve houses, cars, and a better quality of life."
On behalf of the tens of thousands of employees at Xiangnong Group, I sincerely thank you all once again."
As she spoke, Xiao Jiao Jiao clapped her hands, and dozens of Xiangnong Group staff entered in a procession, carrying a tray covered with a red cloth. On the tray lay a car key and a profit-sharing agreement.
This grand spectacle ignited cheers and screams from the audience. Zhang Hou was particularly emotional, tears welling in his eyes as he murmured to himself, "With this money, I can finally get married. My mother-in-law will no longer say I'm useless." The atmosphere reached an exhilarating climax.
However, two individuals stood out from the crowd. One was Yacos, who had been waiting for his own red tray but had yet to receive it. Just as he was about to confront Xiao Jiao Jiao in frustration, he looked up to find her squinting at him with a cold smile.
Yacos suddenly shivered. After thinking it over, he wisely decided to abandon his plan to provoke the Vice President of Xiangnong Group.
He murmured, "Women from Xia Country are too difficult to deal with."
The other person was Chen Xuan. Xiao Jiao Jiao personally handed him a car key along with two contracts. One was for the profit-sharing of the Tomato Project, and the other was an employment contract for the Chief Consultant position at Xiangnong Group.
Xiao Jiao Jiao smiled and said, "Expert Chen, the Chief Consultant position comes with a salary of five million and variable bonuses. Are you satisfied?"
"If you're not, I can apply for more for you."
As she spoke, Xiao Jiao Jiao playfully blinked her eyes, as if urging him to express his dissatisfaction so she could continue to negotiate on his behalf.
"That's enough."
Chen Xuan shook his head with a smile; this offer exceeded his expectations, and he was already quite satisfied.
The banquet continued for a long time. Taking advantage of this rare opportunity, Chen Xuan and Professor Yang found a quiet corner and happily chatted away. As they talked, the name Li Xinglan came up. Chen Xuan's gaze flickered as he fell into deep thought.
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