Song Jinning had never seen this woman before.
Minister Shi introduced her with a smile, "This is Ms. Yuan Jianan. She's the heir to Chile's Yuan Group. Chile is a country that's rich in minerals. Ms. Yuan's family controls almost 80% of Chile's mineral resources. She really does have a mine in her family, hahahaha …"
Song Jinning smiled and nodded at Yuan Jianan. "Hello, Ms. Yuan."
She sat down in the guest room.
Yuan Jianan gracefully sat back next to Minister Shi and asked in surprise, "Director Song is so young and beautiful, but she's the director of such a high-tech research institute. That's amazing!"
Her Chinese was very accurate, but because it was so accurate, it was obvious that she had put in a lot of effort to learn it. It wasn't her mother tongue since she was a child.
Song Jinning smiled and said, "Could it be that in Ms. Yuan's heart, being young and beautiful and being the director of a high-tech research institute can't coexist?"
"That's not what I meant. I'm just lamenting that Director Song is the kind of beauty who can clearly rely on her face to make a living, but has to rely on her talent." Yuan Jianan said humorously, "You're the most beautiful Chinese woman I've ever seen. With your looks, you can instantly beat those superstars who boast about their beauty."
"You flatter me." Song Jinning sized Yuan Jianan up carefully.
It could be seen that Yuan Jianan had also taken good care of herself. Her skin was smooth and delicate, with a soft pearl-white glow. Her eyes were as clear as spring water, and she had a pair of naturally willowy eyebrows. She had a small nose, and her lips were a little dark, so she used matte lipstick. When she smiled, she looked gentle and beautiful.
However, it was obvious that it was a superficial skin care, which was completely different from Song Jinning's gene-level youthful glow.
In other words, although Yuan Jianan looked young, everyone could tell that her real age was definitely over 40.
As for Song Jinning, even those who were familiar with her couldn't connect her with her real age.
Because she looked young, it was engraved in her bones.
Yuan Jianan praised Song Jinning a few more times, but Song Jinning only listened with a smile and didn't say anything else.
Yuan Jianan's mouth was dry after talking for a long time, so she could only look at Minister Shi awkwardly.
Minister Shi sat between the two beauties, feeling unreal as if he had become a handsome man.
After being glanced at by Yuan Jianan, he came back to his senses and said with a smile, "Director Song, it's like this. After our trade war with the United States, many raw materials and mineral resources from the United States were put on the tax increase list."
"However, the country is already prepared. They have already found large suppliers of agricultural products and mineral resources in South America. Ms. Yuan is one of the best of them. "
"She heard that our country treats foreign businessmen very well, so she returned to China to investigate for a few months. She felt that the domestic environment is very suitable for her family to expand into new fields, so she decided to invest in our country. She also wants to find a research institute to cooperate with. She wants to hand over some of the problems that require technological breakthroughs to our country's research institute. The Hara Corporation will provide the money, and we will provide the manpower.
Song Jinning shook her head. "Minister Shi, our Institute of Physics doesn't lack money, and we don't do industrial level technical research. Ms. Yuan has come to the wrong place. You can introduce our country's private enterprises to Ms. Yuan. She will definitely be able to find a good partner. "
Yuan Jianan didn't expect Song Jinning to reject her outright. She said regretfully, "I see. Actually, I also want to contribute to China's scientific research. Since Director Song isn't interested …"
Minister Shi was a little anxious. He quickly said, "Director Song, aren't you applying to the cabinet for funding? Your Institute of High Energy Physics is a subordinate institution of our Ministry of Education. The Cabinet Budget Committee has transferred your funding application to our department. To tell you the truth, this year's budget is a little tight. Our policy now is to encourage subordinate institutions to mainly raise their own funds, and the department's funding is secondary. "
Song Jinning looked disapproving. "You can say this to other institutions, but you can't say it to our Institute of High Energy Physics. Even if your entire department's budget is cut, you still have to allocate funds to our Institute of Physics. This is not negotiable. "
She actually didn't give face to Minister Shi in front of a foreign guest.
The gentle smile on Minister Shi's face couldn't hold on any longer.
"… Director Song, you must be joking, right?" Minister Shi blinked. The balding parted hair on his head was shiny. "This year, the budget of all the cabinet departments has been cut. Are you making things difficult for me?"
Song Jinning couldn't talk to Minister Shi about the budget in public. She raised an eyebrow. "This is your problem, not mine. If there's nothing else, I'll be taking my leave. "
Her time was already very tight. Other than experiments, the only thing she could spare time to do was to apply for funding.
Now this Minister of Education actually dared to tell her that the Institute of High Energy Physics' funding would be cut. It was really the biggest joke in the world.
Yuan Jianan saw how tough Song Jinning was and didn't continue to insist.
She smiled and nodded. "I didn't think it through. Actually, I have also contacted several engineering universities. They are all very interested. Since Director Song's Institute of Physics doesn't need it, then forget it."
She stood up gracefully and reached out to Song Jinning again. "Director Song, see you again if fate allows it."
Song Jinning raised her hand and said with a smile, "I didn't wash my hands after the experiment. I'm sorry, I can't shake hands with you. But don't worry, you will definitely find a good partner. I hope you can invest in industries in China. The conditions will definitely be better than in Chile. "
Yuan Jianan could only withdraw his hand and said embarrassedly, "Thank you for your kind words, Director Song. Sorry for disturbing."
She nodded slightly at Song Jinning and left the reception room in a hurry without waiting for Minister Shi to get up.
Minister Shi stood up and whispered to Song Jinning, "Director Song, I'm not lying to you. This year's funding is really very tight. Our department has been holding frequent meetings recently to discuss the funding of the institutions under the Ministry of Education. Why did you refuse? Ms. Yuan can really provide a lot of funding … "
Song Jinning said with a smile, "This is a problem for you to consider, but our Institute of Physics is not an ordinary institution. We have special rules that even private enterprises can't cooperate with us, let alone foreign investors."
"Huh? Really? " Minister Shi took out a handkerchief and wiped the sweat on his forehead. "But this year's funding is really not easy to approve …"
"If the ministry really doesn't have the money, then forget it. If there is and they don't want to share it with us, I must talk to the cabinet and the prime minister." Song Jinning said with a hidden meaning, "Why don't you ask Prime Minister Bai and see if he agrees with your approach?"
Minister Shi did not dare to ask Prime Minister Bai. He hurriedly said, "Director Song, don't worry. We will cut anyone's funding but not your Institute of High Energy Physics. I just wanted to give you a chance to generate income. Who would complain about having too much money? Right? But to be honest, this year's funding shortage is a common phenomenon. Even the cleverest housewife can't cook without rice. If there isn't even rice, how can we share it? "
"Is that so?" Song Jinning did not really believe Minister Shi's words. Seeing that Minister Shi softened when he heard that she wanted to talk to Prime Minister Bai, she said meaningfully, "Minister Shi, don't bring strangers to our Institute of High Energy Physics in the future. The security here is very tight. "
"Okay, okay. I was kind enough to help you today. If you don't appreciate it, then forget it. Why threaten me?" Minister Shi glared at Song Jinning angrily and left in a huff.
Song Jinning looked at Minister Shi's back and frowned. "What's this Minister Shi's name again?"
"Shi Lezhi." Her assistant said faintly next to her.
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This was today's first update: Chapter 2033, "Shi Lezhi."
Today's second update. At 8: 30 in the evening.
Mwah mwah, big shots, little angels ~ ~ ~
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