Qin Yan did not continue to badger him. At this moment, Chen Feng needed a quiet environment to think of a solution.
Thus, Chen Feng spent the entire afternoon in Qin Yan’s office, finally coming up with a good plan.
Chen Feng’s plan was to use an upcoming international academic exchange conference at Sanshui University of Science and Technology as an opportunity to impress the university’s high-level executives.
Once the higher-ups at Sanshui University of Science and Technology were impressed, it would be much easier to discuss cooperation.
“Director Qin, I’m afraid I’ll have to trouble you tonight to stay up with me. I need to prepare an academic speech. Tomorrow, I’m going to Sanshui University of Science and Technology to give a presentation,” Chen Feng said earnestly.
“Chen Feng, did I hear you right? That international academic exchange conference at Sanshui University of Science and Technology tomorrow is packed with big names. Are you sure you can impress the university’s high-level executives with just a speech?” Qin Yan asked, her expression filled with disbelief.
She knew Chen Feng was not from a humanities background but from science and engineering. She was also aware of Chen Feng’s significant progress in science and engineering over the past few years. However, tomorrow’s international academic exchange conference would gather top scientists from around the world; any one of them could easily outshine Chen Feng. Therefore, Chen Feng’s attempt to win over the university’s leadership with his own knowledge was unlikely to succeed.
“I am confident. To be honest, Director Qin, I am dedicated to my studies in science and engineering every day. In today’s Chinese political arena, to reach the peak, humanities knowledge is necessary, but science and engineering knowledge is even more crucial. Most political elites in China come from science and engineering backgrounds. Those with a science and engineering background know how to develop technology, and by grasping technology, the economy develops. Furthermore, those from science and engineering backgrounds possess stronger logical thinking abilities than those from humanities. This is why there are so many individuals with science and engineering backgrounds in China’s political arena. With all this accumulation, I feel my proficiency in science and engineering is quite high,” Chen Feng said with full confidence.
Qin Yan greatly admired Chen Feng’s self-assurance. Frankly, without his confidence, it would have been very difficult for him to have risen from being a driver to his current position in politics.
“In that case, let’s polish your academic paper thoroughly tonight and strive for a resounding success tomorrow at the Sanshui University of Science and Technology International Academic Exchange Conference. As for the high-purity water project, you can rest assured that I will handle it. Although the gap in my abilities compared to yours is growing, I still have some skills. Managing an economic project should not be a major problem,” Qin Yan reassured Chen Feng.
Chen Feng felt a surge of relief. Honestly, with Qin Yan as his backing, his mind was at ease.
Thus, the two began to work busily in the office.
They worked until late into the night. Qin Yan, unable to resist her exhaustion, eventually fell asleep without realizing it, even managing to doze off while standing.
After a brief nap, Qin Yan woke up. She opened her eyes to see Chen Feng still engrossed in writing the academic speech. Under the lamplight, Chen Feng’s focused demeanor was incredibly profound and captivating. If she hadn’t been worried about disturbing Chen Feng before his presentation at Sanshui University of Science and Technology tomorrow, she would have really wanted to have a passionate encounter with this handsome man in the office.
Chen Feng was intently writing his academic speech on the domestic production of high-purity water at low cost, completely oblivious to Qin Yan’s fleeting thoughts.
Before they knew it, it was past three in the morning, with only a few hours left before dawn. Qin Yan quickly urged Chen Feng to rest his head on her lap and get some sleep.
“Director Qin, is this appropriate?” Chen Feng asked humbly.
“I am your woman. I care about your health and your career. What could be inappropriate? Time is short, come and sleep in my arms,” Qin Yan said, then directly pulled Chen Feng into her embrace. She used her two ample breasts as a pillow for Chen Feng to rest his head. Chen Feng was truly exhausted and did not stand on ceremony. He lay down in Qin Yan’s arms and was asleep within a second.
The next morning, Chen Feng drove himself to Sanshui University of Science and Technology. To facilitate Qin Yan’s management of the chip high-purity water project, Chen Feng specifically made a copy of the academic speech for her. The speech detailed how to successfully manage the high-purity water project. Of course, to make it easier for Qin Yan to read, Chen Feng had the entire English manuscript translated into Chinese characters and then photocopied.
Originally, given Chen Feng’s position as the head of the Development and Reform Commission of Mingshan District, he would not have been able to attend the Sanshui University of Science and Technology International Academic Exchange Conference. Fortunately, Chen Feng was familiar with Xiang Wentian and Wu Tianhong, and he gained entry to the venue under the special status of a delegate.
Upon arriving at the venue, Chen Feng felt somewhat out of place. The conference hall was filled with elderly scientists, scholars, and professors. Compared to them, Chen Feng appeared very young, and many mistook him for a server.
“Principal Luo, allow me to introduce myself. I am Chen Feng, the head of the Development and Reform Commission of Mingshan District.” Chen Feng walked up to him proactively.
“Are you mistaken? This is an international academic exchange conference, not a conference for your political trickery,” Principal Luo replied sternly.
Chen Feng did not get angry; instead, he was quite pleased. It was said that Sanshui University of Science and Technology had a rigorous academic atmosphere, free from deception. Seeing it today, it truly lived up to its reputation. With pragmatic universities like Sanshui University of Science and Technology, China would surely rise sooner or later.
“Principal Luo, you misunderstand. Although my identity is that of a political official, I am here today to participate in an academic presentation,” Chen Feng quickly explained.
“What? You, a young political official, are here to present at an international academic exchange conference. Are you sure?” Principal Luo looked at Chen Feng with astonishment.
“Yes, Principal Luo,” Chen Feng replied calmly and respectfully.
“Young man, let me remind you again. This is an academic forum, not your political arena. In politics, boasting might be useful, but in academics, boasting is useless. Hurry along now. There are many world-class scientists here today; don’t embarrass China,” Principal Luo said with a serious expression.
“May I ask, Principal Luo, what is the presentation theme for Sanshui University of Science and Technology, as the host?” Chen Feng asked directly.
“The Development of the Chip Industry.” Principal Luo was starting to get impatient. If it weren’t for Chen Feng being a political official, he would have already thrown him out. Although he did not fear local political power, there was no need to strain relations with the local government unnecessarily.
“Principal Luo, coincidentally, I have also written a speech on chips. Please take a look. If, after reading it, you still believe I am being unreasonable, I will leave immediately,” Chen Feng said with a calm demeanor.
“Why go to such lengths?” Principal Luo shook his head.
“Principal Luo, it is said that Sanshui University of Science and Technology has a broad and magnanimous mind. Surely, you wouldn’t dare to refuse to read a young person’s academic speech?” Chen Feng deliberately provoked Principal Luo.
Principal Luo was amused by Chen Feng’s words, and the atmosphere immediately softened considerably. With a smile, Principal Luo took Chen Feng’s speech. Initially, Principal Luo wore a smile on his face, but as he read, his smile vanished, replaced by an extraordinary solemnity.
“This… did you write this?” Principal Luo asked, his voice trembling.
“Every word was written by me,” Chen Feng replied with pride.
“That’s not right. I know all the science and engineering geniuses in China, and there isn’t anyone named Chen Feng,” Principal Luo said, full of confusion.