The Elite of the Elites
The DARPA Research Bureau building was located in the center of Silicon Valley. It wasn't very outstanding among the high-rise buildings of the surrounding technology companies, but it was no exaggeration to say that if the employees of those high-tech companies were given a choice, they would definitely choose to enter this building.
It was already noon when Xu Changqing and Dr. Jim arrived at the headquarters of the DARPA Research Bureau. In order to welcome Xu Changqing, the Research Bureau held a special welcome banquet.
This banquet wasn't very grand, but it had an extraordinary significance. Only scientists and scholars above Grade B could join, and there were only a hundred people.
More importantly, this was a welcome banquet specially prepared by the Research Bureau for a newcomer. It could be said to be unprecedented, and it also reflected the importance the Research Bureau attached to Xu Changqing.
DARPA Research Agency Headquarters, banquet hall.
Although the Research Bureau was a place for research, it gathered all the top talents from all over the world. Naturally, the treatment was not bad. All kinds of entertainment facilities were available, not to mention banquet halls, bars, KTV, dance halls, and so on.
In the huge banquet hall, hundreds of famous authoritative experts and scholars from all over the world gathered.
But now, everyone was looking at the tall and young figure standing beside Professor Jim with curiosity or reverence.
"Everyone, please be quiet. Let me introduce you to everyone. This is the new partner that our research bureau has specially invited to join us. The creator of the X gene serum and the founder of the singularity data-Xu Changqing!”
Professor Jim said loudly and introduced Xu Changqing to everyone with a smile.
The banquet hall immediately burst into warm applause. Xu Changqing also nodded to everyone as a greeting.
If it were anyone else, they would not be able to remain calm in Xu Changqing's current position.
One had to know that everyone here was famous. Any one of them was an expert scholar who had received international or even world-class honors!
They were the elites of the elites!
However, it was not the first time Xu Changqing had met them. He had spent some time in the Research Bureau in his previous life and knew most of them. Now, he had just returned in another way.
After Dr. Jim introduced Xu Changqing to everyone, he announced the start of the banquet.
Within a few seconds, Xu Changqing was surrounded by these scientists. Most of them were experts in cosmic science, astrophysics, and genetic engineering. They all admired Xu Changqing's achievements and wanted to take this opportunity to have a good discussion.
Xu Changqing was surrounded by a group of old men with gray hair. He looked a little out of place among them. As for Dr. Jim, the director, he had been pushed aside and no one paid attention to him.
However, compared to their enthusiasm, there were still many people who did not have much of a reaction.
Science was also divided into different fields. No matter how great Xu Changqing's achievements in genetic engineering and astrophysics were, they were not interested in it.
"He's really young and impetuous. When I was young, even if I had some achievements, I wasn't as arrogant as him.”
At a table, an old man in a white research suit sneered. He looked at Xu Changqing with a cold gaze.
Xu Changqing had a cold personality. Although his previous actions were due to his personality, in the eyes of others, it became arrogant and condescending.
Initially, many people in the research bureau did not have a good impression of Xu Changqing's arrival. This was because the DARPA Research Bureau had adopted a competitive system to promote the research atmosphere.
In other words, the research funding and resources of the research bureau were fixed. You had to fight for a good research lab and more research funding with your own abilities.
The Research Bureau's annual research funding was 50 billion USD. This number seemed huge, but it was not much for the 2,000 scientists in the entire Research Bureau.
Moreover, some larger scientific research projects often required hundreds of millions of dollars, and some even exceeded one billion.
With the arrival of Xu Changqing, a major figure, a large portion of the resources in the Research Bureau would definitely be taken away. Other than those who really admired Xu Changqing's achievements, it would be strange for others to be happy.
This old man was one of those who was dissatisfied.
"Sigh, what can I do? He has made such great achievements at the age of 20. It's only natural that he is valued.”
A scientist beside him sighed and said helplessly. There was an indescribable envy in his tone.
"Humph! It was just luck. He had a lot to learn.”
The old man was still stubborn and unconvinced. Although his companions beside him did not say anything, most of them had the same thoughts as the old man.
Although the scientific community was based on achievements, Xu Changqing was so young. Even if his achievements were amazing, he was still looked down upon by many arrogant and self-important scientists.
Those who engaged in scientific research liked to be stubborn and stubborn. It was not easy for them to be convinced by a person.
On the other side, Xu Changqing finally finished dealing with the people surrounding him. He finally heaved a sigh of relief and wiped the sweat from his forehead.
He finally understood why Dr. Jim said those words before getting off the plane. These people were too crazy.
"How is it? Our Research Bureau's welcome is warm enough, right?”
Professor Jim walked over and laughed.
Xu Changqing couldn't be bothered with him. His face returned to its usual coldness and he said,"I want to do some research and I need some things. Can you help me prepare them?”
"So fast?"
Dr. Jim was stunned. He looked at Xu Changqing strangely. What a research maniac. He had just arrived at the Research Bureau and the welcome banquet had not even ended. He was already thinking about his own research?
However, Dr. Jim didn't have any other thoughts. Instead, he admired Xu Changqing's mentality, so he smiled and said,""Of course. Mr. President has promised you that I will try my best to satisfy any request you have.”
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