The True Heiress Is The Real Bigshot-Chapter 443 - 404 Ying Zijin Is the Lorentz Family enough 2
Chapter 443: 404 Ying Zijin: Is the Lorentz Family enough? [2 updates]
Chapter 443: 404 Ying Zijin: Is the Lorentz Family enough? [2 updates]
“Hello, Professor Li,” Mong Ru began, “Are you here to talk about Xiao Xuan? I’m all ears.”
Li Yan’s attitude was no longer as gentle as before, his tone icy: “Sorry, Madam Yuan, I’m calling to let you know that our lab is full, and we no longer need Ying Yuexuan.”
Mong Ru was stunned.
Before she could respond or ask anything else, the other party had already hung up the phone.
She was left with only the cold ‘beep beep beep’ of the dial tone.
Since it was on speakerphone, Father Yuan also heard everything loud and clear.
He frowned, “What’s going on?”
Just two months ago, Mong Ru had told him that Ying Yuexuan had become a backup candidate for Professor Li’s lab.
Being a backup candidate meant she couldn’t be on the lab’s roster yet, but she could already participate in the experiments.
Yet in such a short time, things had changed.
Mong Ru also found it strange: “I’ll ask around.”
She redialed the number.
Professor Li did answer, but his attitude was still cold: “Sorry, there’s nothing I can tell you.”
The phone was hung up once again.
Mong Ru stood bewildered for a long time: “Xiao Xuan hasn’t done anything wrong in Continent O, could it be an issue with the experimental project?”
“Not necessarily,” Father Yuan thought deeply, “Maybe she did something wrong. Fortunately, it’s only an engagement and it was not announced to the societal circles of Imperial Capital. I think it’s better to call off the engagement as soon as possible.”
“I’ll ask others,” Mong Ru frowned, “Old Madam Ying has become comatose, and I owe her a favor. It’s not right to be so absolute without clearing things up.”
“Besides, the bid for the Nie Family project starts next month, and we can’t do it without Xiao Xuan.”
Father Yuan didn’t say anything more: “Then go ask around, and if there’s a problem, withdraw as soon as possible.”
In his view, reputation was more important than Ying Yuexuan.
Mong Ru nodded and began searching for contact details.
**
Over at Imperial Capital University.
After Li Yan hung up the phone, he was still unable to quell his anger: “Elder Xue, if you hadn’t told me, I would have been kept in the dark.”
The incident involving Ying Yuexuan stealing experimental data was confidential, and the research base in Continent O couldn’t leak the information.
If it got out, it would only draw the attention of some shady forces.
If not for the call from Fu Yunshen, Imperial Capital University would have been completely unaware.
“It’s fine, it’s not your fault,” Xue Guohua waved it off. “You can judge a person’s face but not their heart, I didn’t see it coming either.”
“Elder Xue, we also have to inform the Admissions Department about this,” Li Yan said gravely, “Such a student absolutely cannot be admitted.”
The ISC Organizing Committee could strike Ying Yuexuan’s name from their list, but the college entrance exam was different.
There was no reason to stop her from taking the exam; they could only choose not to admit her.
Xue Guohua reassured him: “Don’t worry, I’ve got it under control. I have also informed other universities. Ying Yuexuan’s name is already on the blacklist at all the top universities.”
Li Yan finally felt relieved: “Good, Continent O should be aware of this as well.”
Even if Ying Yuexuan scored well in the college entrance exams, even if she became the valedictorian, she would still have no chance with the world’s top universities.
“Such a waste,” Li Yan shook his head again, “Capable, but with poor character.”
No lab would dare to employ someone like Ying Yuexuan who had a history of stealing experimental data.
Xue Guohua pushed up his glasses: “Don’t think about that anymore. The college entrance exam is starting soon, we need to start recruiting a new round of talent.”
“Ah, yes,” Li Yan also remembered this most important matter, “What if Norton University interferes again?”
Xue Guohua’s face darkened: “Don’t jinx it.”
Li Yan fell silent.
He knew if he continued, Xue Guohua might lose his temper with him.
**
The international finals were set to start on May 15th, with the draw taking place on the afternoon of the 14th.
This draw was not to determine the order of appearance but whether it would be an individual or team competition.
Originally, the ISC International Finals consisted of two rounds, the first round being individual and the second team.
The team competition was scheduled for the end of June.
Later, the organizing committee, in order to save time, combined the two rounds into one.
If a competitor took part in the individual competition, they couldn’t participate in the team competition.
The final scores for each country and region are a total of the individual and team competition points.
These past few days, Ying Zijin hadn’t had much to do, so she went to Herwen’s laboratory to study Quantum Mechanics together.
A while ago, Herwen had already submitted the Cosmic Carrier project for approval, just waiting for the funding to be granted from above.
The Cosmic Carrier was not a small project, it required a large amount of funding.
Ying Zijin had just arrived at the laboratory this afternoon when she heard an argument coming from the office.
She didn’t enter, just listened.
The door was open, and she could see that the argument was between Herwen’s assistant and a middle-aged man.
The assistant’s face had turned beet red with anger, “Even if the project isn’t approved, is there really a need to withdraw all the funding?”
How would the laboratory continue without its funding?
Herwen was still relatively calm, “Is this the intention of your family?”
“I’m sorry, professor.” The middle-aged man shook his head lightly, indifferently, “Your project is indeed too grandiose. The family head has supported you for many years, yet there has been no progress.”
“There are already people within the family dissatisfied with the head. Meanwhile, Manuel’s laboratory has started developing a new product, and the family head doubts your competence, which is why he has withdrawn the funding.”
The middle-aged man also thought the experiment project Herwen had submitted this time was laughable.
Space jump, crossing hundreds of millions of light years to another universe?
What a joke.
Even the big shots on the NOK forum had never dared to claim such a thing.
“That’s not the same at all.” The assistant was even more enraged, “The Cosmic Carrier inherently requires more time. Once it is developed, it could be used to explore the universe.”
The middle-aged man still had the same attitude, “I’m sorry, but the family head cannot wait. If you have the connections, professor, you might try contacting other families. The Pazzi Family won’t be accompanying you further.”
After saying that, he bowed to Herwen and left the office.
Ying Zijin glanced at the middle-aged man and then entered, “Who was he?”
“The steward of the Pazzi Family.” The assistant pursed his lips and spoke softly, “They’re also the biggest investors in the laboratory. Now they want to withdraw all their funding because they don’t believe the professor can succeed with the Cosmic Carrier.”
Ying Zijin’s gaze narrowed slightly, “The Pazzi Family?”
“Perhaps Teacher Ying is not aware, but the Pazzi Family is one of the four great financial groups in O continent,” the assistant explained, “They are very powerful and have always been supporting the laboratory.”
Ying Zijin’s gaze turned cold, “I’m aware.”
The Pazzi Family was also a very ancient clan, with a history as long as that of the Lorentz Family, and likewise engaged in the banking industry.
After hundreds of years, her impression of the Pazzi Family was also profound.
Because the Pazzi Family had tried more than once to assassinate each head of the Lorentz Family, aiming to replace them as the rulers of Jade Ice Cui.
Originally, the Pazzi Family had been beaten back by the Lorentz Family, but at that critical moment, Xize Laurent died, allowing the Pazzi Family to make a comeback.
Now, they were the foremost among the four great financial groups of O continent.
The assistant was still very indignant, “Professor, they don’t understand anything at all.”
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Scientific research has always been a long-term endeavor, and anything substantial cannot be developed in a short time.
Otherwise, there wouldn’t be so many problems that had gone unsolved for centuries.
Herwen, on the other hand, was still optimistic and composed, “I’ve contacted the Venus Group. They said they would invest in us. Indeed, there has been no substantial progress in recent years, so it’s quite normal for them to act this way.”
The assistant sighed, “Professor, it’s not the same.”
Like the Ancient Martial World, the several major financial groups in O continent are in constant conflict, yet they stand together when facing external matters.
The Venus Group is the number one conglomerate in the world, also possessing a vast fortune and not involving themselves in the competition among O continent’s major financial consortiums.
The Venus Group is richer than any other large financial consortium, but due to its rapid rise, lacks the foundational depth of the Pazzi Family in O continent.
The investment from the Venus Group is not enough, and they also need the support of a major clan from O continent.
Yet among the four great financial groups, the Pazzi Family is the strongest.
Even the Bevin Family, home to the sharpshooter heiress Rita, has been suppressed by the Pazzi Family in recent years due to the family head’s health issues.
With the Pazzi Family withdrawing its funds, other clans, wary of the Pazzi Family, would not dare to invest.
So the earlier words of the middle-aged steward were basically a mockery.
As for the Lorentz Family, they are too powerful to be included among the four great financial groups.
“It’s alright, we’ll take one step at a time.” Herwen even made a joke, “If the laboratory really can’t continue, at least you won’t be missing your salary.”
The assistant was very upset, “Professor…”
Ying Zijin’s eyes lowered, her eyelashes casting a shadow.
After a long pause, she spoke lightly, “The Lorentz Family, will their investment be enough?”
