Chapter 91: Chapter 76: Not Even Wanting Money Anymore?! (12 updates for monthly pass)_2

Xu Dajiang stared at Li Jiangao and spoke with deep feeling.

In his mind, he wondered, they surely wouldn't find fault with this offer, would they?

After all, just two days ago, he had kindly approved twenty thousand yuan for Li Jiangao and Qiao Ze to go on a trip, only to be met with disdain, which was quite disheartening.

But soon, Xu Dajiang realized something was amiss.

The young associate professor opposite him not only didn't show any overwhelming gratitude, but his expression also became quite strange...

His mouth moved several times, but he ultimately didn't say anything.

What did this mean?

Confused, he asked, "Hmm... Jian Gao, what's this reaction? Don't tell me you've managed to secure the research funding in these few days?"

Li Jiangao promptly nodded along with Xu's words, earnestly saying, "Dean Xu, you've guessed it right this time, it has indeed been settled. Our research has already been sponsored, and it's a private sponsorship at that. The contract has been signed, two million yuan for the research funds have been received, and I've even rented servers and computational power.

So, there really is no need for the school to provide funding anymore. Still, I truly appreciate that you've been thinking of us all this time."

Xu Dajiang was stunned.

Since the other party even used the polite "you," it probably wasn't a lie.

Of course, no one would make up such a lie.

Though a million yuan might not make an impression in other faculties, in the School of Mathematics, such news could make some professors go to great lengths.

Generally speaking, the funding for outstanding young researchers is usually around one to three million yuan.

In the School of Mathematics, a few hundred thousand could fund a rather significant project.

Xu Dajiang had never before seen anyone actively reject funding from above.

"Really? Someone privately sponsored Qiao Ze's project? What for? Do they really believe Qiao Ze can develop a framework like ChatGPT?" After a while, Xu Dajiang asked in astonishment.

The image of Su Mucheng insisting on sponsoring with her money flashed in Li Jiangao's mind.

It seemed like the girl didn't even bother to ask what Qiao Ze's project was about, or what the potential returns could be if the project succeeded.

She just had the capricious wealth... Who could he even reason with about this?

Therefore, Li Jiangao shook his head and said, "In fact, it may not be for anything specific, maybe it's simply friendship? And I've promised someone, so I can't reveal the sponsor at the moment... So..."

Xu Dajiang's mouth twitched twice.

Just last Saturday when he came looking for Li Jiangao, they were still lamenting the lack of funds.

Now it's Tuesday, only three days later, not only had they received an investment and signed a contract, but the money had been deposited as well? Even the servers and computational resources were settled.

No wonder Qiao Ze said he was too busy to even eat yesterday.

"Ahem, so that said, Jian Gao, is this investor interested in funding other projects at the institute?"

An ambitious Xu Dajiang tentatively asked another question.

"It's not like that, Dean Xu. They invested because of Qiao Ze's face, it has absolutely nothing to do with me! I would be too embarrassed to even have my name on Qiao Ze's future papers, let alone ask such things," Li Jiangao said with a wry smile.

"Oh... I see. That means the investor is a student, right? Someone from the basic class?"

"I..." Li Jiangao simply stopped talking.

"Haha, just asking. Alright, since you've already found funding, I'll leave it to you. Later, I'll tell Zheng that your project won't be starting for the moment, so he doesn't need to help coordinate anything. I'd rather not deal with the money if it really comes through, as I would find it too hot to handle.

But one thing, you must inform me immediately if Qiao Ze's project yields results, that's not too much to ask, right?"

Xu Dajiang said this in jest.

"Rest assured, if it really works out, I will definitely inform you immediately," Li Jiangao promptly promised.

"Good, it's settled then, I'll be going first."

After speaking, Xu Dajiang turned and walked out of Li Jiangao's office, his feelings complex. .net

As he closed the door, he deliberately let out a deep sigh.

"Ah..."

But once back in his own office, Xu Dajiang made a direct call to Liu Hao.

"Liu Hao, compile all the student files from your basic class and bring to my office the files of students who might be able to put up two million at a time."

...

In the family housing complex of Xilin University of Technology, Su Mucheng was showing Qiao Ze around the three-bedroom apartment that had already been set up.

It must be said that money brings efficiency. In just two days, Su Mucheng had managed to get the furniture moved down, the whole house carpeted, a long table for meetings installed in the living room, and the original master bedroom turned into a workspace with six computers neatly lined up.

To ensure efficiency and avoid disruption due to disconnection, two fiber optic cables had even been installed, one from China Telecom and one from China Unicom, both with direct home entry.

This could be considered a unique benefit of older neighborhoods.

Brand new residential areas generally only have two-core prefabricated fibers, and because they work by sending and receiving signals, they don't support dual fiber home entry. Meanwhile, in these older neighborhoods, the equipment was added later, so they simply run surface-mounted lines into the interior, permitting dual or even triple fiber installation.

"Qiao Ze, how do you like it here?" Su Mucheng enthusiastically asked after showing Qiao Ze around.

Qiao Ze nodded and said, "It's quite nice."

"Indeed, it's nice!" Chen Yiwen, who followed alongside Qiao Ze, chimed in.

However, Chen Yiwen's comment earned nothing but a roll of the eyes from Su Mucheng.

Fortunately, this time Su Mucheng didn't seem to mind Chen Yiwen acting as a third wheel.

Because the group had acquired another member, a graduate student who had already started working earnestly at a computer...