Chapter 447 - 265: Amnesty? People from the Southern Country
Chapter 447: Chapter 265: Amnesty? People from the Southern Country
Laura was also quite pleased with Wu Ting’s youth and good looks. During their conversation, she even incorporated some suggestive physical contact.
"What do you say, my dear Dr. Wu? Join our association, join our research group, join our great cause, and let’s pioneer a magnificent future for Neutrino Technology together."
For any young doctor from Jin Country, the chance to gain such top-tier credentials and accolades would likely be an irresistible temptation.
Add to that a stunning beauty like Laura, with her seductive, fiery red lips and her azure eyes gazing at him with deep affection... it would be truly difficult to say no.
Besides, Professor Edwards was a top authority in the field of liver cancer, backed by the world’s leading experts. Any ordinary young doctor would have caved long ago.
But Wu Ting was certain of his project’s value and significance, so he paid no mind to Laura’s sugar-coated words, asking with a playful tone:
"If I accept the association’s invitation and have the honor of joining the International Research Group for HBV-related Primary Liver Cancer, does that mean I’ll have to submit the results of my current research project to the association and the research group?"
Laura gave Wu Ting a look that said a wise man knows when to yield:
"Of course. This is a grand undertaking that will benefit all of humanity. To participate and make your due contribution is an honor for every doctor and scientist in the field of liver oncology!"
"Professor Edwards and our association’s expert panel will refine your research project, extracting its valuable components and integrating them into our Neutrino Technology."
"Rest assured, Director Wu, Professor Edwards is a great scientist who recognizes and cherishes talent, and he is dedicated to mentoring the younger generation. Professor Edwards will authorize and provide your team with the first-generation Neutrino equipment. He will also dispatch a team to provide training. Afterward, you can continue your research on the integrated project here in your country."
"After that, you will simply need to submit regular progress reports."
"Of course, you are also welcome to come to our Southern Country’s University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center for advanced studies, Director Wu."
"I know you only recently received your master’s degree, Dr. Wu. If you’re willing, you can come to our Southern Country’s University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center as a doctoral candidate in a joint program between our university and Fan City First Hospital. You would be studying under Professor Edwards. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
Laura made another stunning offer.
For any young doctor, especially one from an obscure, third-rate hospital like Fan City First Hospital, becoming Professor Edwards’s student was like a sparrow transforming into a phoenix.
Laura thrust out her prominent chest, looking proudly at Wu Ting.
"So, Director Wu, what do you say? This is a gesture of our utmost sincerity!"
Faced with such a tremendous temptation, Laura didn’t believe a greenhorn like Wu Ting could possibly resist.
But to her surprise, Wu Ting replied nonchalantly:
"Secretary General Laura, thank you for thinking so highly of me and my work. However, in the field of diagnosing and treating HBV-related primary liver cancer, I do not consider my research to be a mere supplementary measure."
"As for your center’s Neutrino Technology, I will certainly take the time to study it when I can."
"It’s just that I currently have no interest in joining any international associations. Besides, I need to prepare for the national cardiothoracic surgery skills competition soon. So, if there’s nothing else, you can see yourself out."
"Oh, and one more thing. I suggest that your Professor Edwards refrain from spouting nonsense without any objective basis or corroborating evidence. Once my research is complete, I will be requesting that the *International Journal of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Diseases* provide an objective evaluation of my work, and I will expect a public apology for his prior ignorance and baseless accusations."
Of course Wu Ting saw through Laura’s scheme. She wanted to swindle him out of his research, merge it into their so-called Neutrino therapy, and when it finally bore fruit, all the credit would go to Edwards.
And they wanted to make him a student? Did they expect him to be grateful for their "mentorship" even after they stole his work?
’I’m no fool. Accepting this "recruitment" would be a betrayal of the trust placed in me by Chen Bofeng, Fu Jinfen, Jin Yu, and the others.’
’I have the System. You think I’m going to put up with this foreign devil?’
’Who’s the real boss here?’
Laura was completely unprepared for Wu Ting’s sharp and decisive rejection.
"Are you questioning Professor Edwards? Openly challenging our International Liver Cancer Association? ’Ignorance’? ’Baseless accusations’? Do you have any idea what you’re saying?"
Laura was furious at this young man’s ignorant conceit and his failure to appreciate a good offer when he saw one.
Laura narrowed her eyes and laughed brazenly. She turned to Fu Jinfen, who had been standing by quietly, and ordered:
"Director Fu, Director Wu Ting is too young; he’s in over his head. As an executive director of our association and a senior expert yourself, shouldn’t you talk some sense into Dr. Wu? I came here with the utmost sincerity."
"If you accept my terms, it’s a win-win for everyone. But if you refuse... with our association’s influence, I’m sure you understand the price you’ll pay."
Laura was arrogant and condescending, her attitude toward Fu Jinfen far less cordial. After all, he was just an ordinary executive director. Above him were vice presidents, the secretary general, and the president.
Even Scholar Zeng Jiu was one of their association’s vice presidents, and Jin Country had executive directors scattered all across the nation. Laura intended to use the association’s weight to force Wu Ting into submission.
But Laura never expected that this man, the unremarkable Fu Jinfen, would refuse her demand.
"I’m sorry, Secretary General Laura, but I don’t feel there is anything wrong with Director Wu Ting declining your association’s invitation."
"Furthermore, I believe it remains to be seen whether Neutrino Technology is the future, or if the achievements of Director Wu Ting’s team are."
"As for me, Fu Jinfen, I stand firmly behind Wu Ting. We will not simply hand over our research results. We will follow the path of independent research and development."
Fu Jinfen had never been fond of Laura or the people from the Southern Country. They had always been condescending, never giving the experts and scholars of Jin Country the respect they deserved.
Laura never imagined Fu Jinfen would speak to her like that. She was so furious she actually laughed.
"Fine. Fine. Fine. Wu Ting, Fu Jinfen, you had both better remember this. Professor Edwards was the one giving you an opportunity by inviting your team to join. There are plenty of other teams researching immunotherapy and antiviral drugs."