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Chapter 121 Small Boss's Treatment (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets)

"Brother Qian, have you ordered takeout yet? How about we order together?" Fang Ziye didn't have much savings at the moment, but he still generously invited him.

Fang Ziye had made great contributions and worked hard in January, so his master, Yuan Weihong, rewarded him with two thousand silver dollars as a service fee, which was paid from the budget.

At the same time, Professor Deng Yong, the big boss, generously gave Fang Ziye 2,500 silver dollars, which helped him recover half of his losses.

You should give it to them!
Not to mention that Fang Ziye greatly enhanced the reputation of the Department of Orthopedics at Zhongnan Hospital during the re-examination stage, Yuan Weihong should have given Fang Ziye a small reward for obtaining a municipal-level research project.

Professor Deng Yong wasn't reluctant to part with it; rather, he used it for personal purposes.

Fang Ziye is not yet his official student, at least not within the school system, so he cannot use public funds to give him rewards.

However, Professor Deng Yong still made a special exception: if Fang Ziye publishes an article in the future and the hospital provides a prize for winning an award, Fang Ziye can receive a large portion of it.

Naturally, as Fang Ziye's mentor, Professor Deng Yong still had to collect this item; otherwise, others would think that he had no one to help him with his work and that there was discord within the sect...

"Sure, Ziye."

"What would you like to eat? I'll order for you and Junior Sister Tingzhu." Qian Qiaofeng, showing his shrewdness, explained, "After all, your senior brother's monthly allowance is several times that of you."

During the doctoral stage, the monthly stipend can reach one-third to one-half of the average income in the city. It is only slightly less than that of ordinary resident trainees like Lan Tianluo, which shows that it is quite considerable.

"Then thank you, senior. I think grilled meat rice or any kind of rice bowl will do."

"Senior brother, you must have something to tell me, right?"

"If it's something I can help with, I definitely will," Fang Ziye said, getting to the point first, since he still had a lot of things to do.

While scrolling through the food delivery app, Qian Qiaofeng asked, "Ziye, do you know how to operate molecular probe technology?"

Qian Qiaofeng asked casually, but in reality, he was testing Fang Ziye's technical skills.

Cellular experiments also have different levels of differentiation.

Generally speaking, large molecules like HK2 are mostly located in the cytoplasm, and even mRNA is located in the cytoplasm.

Cells are divided into cytoplasm, nucleus, and organelles, and the structures of these organs are completely different depending on the target of the operation.

miRNA regulates the transcription of mRNA at the organelle interface. Molecular probe technology, however, is a true, hands-on technique at the nuclear level.

Currently, domestic methods for processing cell nuclei mostly rely on reagents and plasmids to directly induce violent reactions, rather than thoroughly understanding the underlying principles.

However, to operate molecular probe technology, one must have a very clear understanding of these principles. To a certain extent, one can create single-stranded molecules, which can be cloned or PCR-amplified DNA molecules, or artificially synthesized oligonucleotides or RNA molecules transcribed in vitro!

The probe must be pure and free of other nucleic acids. This is to ensure that the target gene is detected through base complementation!
To put it more simply, current gene testing technology in China relies on instruments rather than on operation. However, advanced cell experiments can process and even test the molecular structure of nucleic acids without special instruments.

This is molecular probe technology.

Fang Ziye's eyes flickered many times in an instant: "Senior brother, have your cell experiments all reached the level of directly processing the cell nucleus?"

Fang Ziye was quite astonished.

The reason is simple: Yuan Weihong's current basic cell experiments are at the HK2 level, which he has explored further to the mRNA and miRNA levels, but this still falls under the category of organelles.

The deeper molecular probes are a level that goes even further than the hnRNA that Fang Ziye plans to work on next!
The more in-depth the research, the more thorough the understanding and control of the process becomes; this is a major trend in development.

This clearly shows how big the gap is between my small research group and Hong Zili's large research group, and even Professor Deng Yong's team is completely outmatched.

The level that Yan Zhiming and others have reached is at most on the basis of mRNA, plus miRNA!
The manipulation of the HK2 molecule alone, as well as its mRNA, miRNA, hnRNA, and gene sequences within the cell nucleus, involves a progressively deeper and iterative process, naturally increasing the difficulty of manipulation exponentially.

"No, no, brother, you've misunderstood."

"It's just that my master is keen to try and go in this direction. Today, my master saw your performance and asked me to ask you about it."

"Ziye, I'm not saying this out of senior brother, but you've been hiding your true abilities too well. If I hadn't watched you grow up step by step, I would have loved to dissect you right here and now."

Qian Qiaofeng ordered three takeout meals, put his phone in the side pocket of his white coat, and then gestured jokingly, saying, "The neck and the upper abdomen section is my area for thoracic surgery, and Lao He's area is for cardiac surgery."

"The four legs and spine can be handled by Gu Yi and Yuan Qi, as well as the anus and..."

Fang Ziye clasped his hands together and begged for mercy: "Brother, brother, stop talking."

"Even though we're all medical students, it still sounds creepy."

"I am willing to give my life, even at the cost of my life."

Don't think Qian Qiaofeng was joking. The senior students who often practice specialized anatomy in the training room could really dissect Fang Ziye thoroughly if they were serious, and then go in to operate the sewing machine.

"Just kidding, don't blame me for being a straight man."

"I just said it directly."

"My master's idea is that I should bring some money and work with you to do experiments and some rigorous preliminary research, so that we can work on a major national key project in the next step."

“Originally, Master’s idea was to give the money to the company in Australia to run these sequences.”

“But asking someone for a favor is not as good as asking a brother for a favor. Right?” Qian Qiaofeng said rather cryptically. After gesturing for Fang Ziye to sit down, he subconsciously reached for a cigarette.

But then he remembered that Fang Ziye didn't smoke, and he wanted to quietly put it back.

"Senior brother, it's alright, please smoke. I personally don't mind," Fang Ziye said.

Then I thought, "Senior, is this really Teacher Hong's idea? To be honest, I'm actually quite jealous of you guys. Spend money as much as you want."

If Hung Chi-lai is willing to bring his own investment to the project, Fong Tsz-yip wouldn't mind signing a contract to work for someone else.

There was no other way, so Fang Ziye spent all the knowledge points he had earned in the past two days on basic cell experiments. Fang Ziye's current level of basic cell experiments is already as high as level 4!
Fang Ziye had no idea how capable he really was. He only felt a sense of accomplishment when reading literature, and he thought he could work at the level of the cell nucleus, but he just didn't have the opportunity to actually do it.

If given the opportunity, Fang Ziye could talk to Professor Deng Yong and his mentor Yuan Weihong about working for Hong Zili.

Having money allows one to conduct experiments on oneself, and one possesses a wealth of knowledge.

Secondly, Fang Ziye has his own achievements on display, his own experiments, and Professor Deng Yong's endorsement. If Hong Zili doesn't give Fang Ziye a co-first authorship, he won't be able to leave this laboratory. This is a foregone conclusion.

Fang Ziye's teacher was the source of his confidence to increase his stakes.

"In that case, I'll take that as a yes."

"But don't worry, junior brother, my teacher will definitely not treat you unfairly. I will also be working on experiments with you and Ziye, so we can all improve together, right?"

"Ziye, if you have time, send me your bank card number and ID number." Qian Qiaofeng gave Fang Ziye a knowing look.

"Senior brother, let's not send this out. It would be unreasonable to make it a transaction." Fang Ziye loved money, he loved money very much, but a gentleman loves wealth, but he acquires it in a proper way.

"It's not like they're giving you money directly, why are you panicking? The hospital will give bonuses to the team." Qian Qiaofeng took a puff and said calmly.

Fang Ziye's eyes widened slightly.

Well, I was just being narrow-minded. Fang Ziye had never heard of the hospital giving bonuses to its teams.

Perhaps it's because neither of his two teachers had reached the same level of research as Associate Professor Hong Zili, thus they couldn't access such a prize, and naturally, Fang Ziye didn't have the opportunity to get a share.

"Senior, when do we start? Also, if we want to do molecular probe technology, we don't have the basic equipment in our lab." Fang Ziye now knows the equipment in the lab like the back of his hand.

"You don't need to worry about that. My master has already applied to the hospital, and it should be approved soon. Once the money is approved and the stamp is done, the equipment will be delivered by the company."

"However, Ziye, I should mention something to you. I will be going abroad next month for about six months. So, I expect you will be leading my junior brothers in the experiments. You can rest assured that you can entrust them with the minor operations."

"The two people I brought, apart from Zhao Yanlin, are both experienced."

Fang Ziye replied, "Senior brother, you're too kind. How could I possibly worry about that?"

"However, I still need to ask the boss what he thinks." Fang Ziye didn't agree immediately.

……

After chatting with Qian Qiaofeng for a while, Fang Ziye felt a pang of regret for the depth of the experimental progress of other research groups, while his own small research group could only crawl forward step by step.

After Luo Tingzhu arrived with the timepiece, Fang Ziye took his leave.

Luo Tingzhu didn't ask what Fang Ziye and Qian Qiaofeng had discussed, but Fang Ziye still brought it up while operating the system with Luo Tingzhu.

After hearing this, Luo Tingzhu stiffened slightly: "Senior brother, you can even do molecular probe technology?"

This was Luo Tingzhu's first reaction. Molecular probe technology, which allows for independent sequencing in a laboratory, is generally something only foreign laboratories can do. In China, 99.99% of laboratories rely on biotech companies for assistance.

First, there is a lack of equipment; second, the technological barriers have not been overcome.

Moreover, Luo Tingzhu quickly asked a second question: "So, according to Professor Hong, you'll be the boss of our lab from now on?"

In the lab, there's a distinction between the "big boss" and the "little boss."

On the surface, Deng Yong is the big boss, the head of the laboratory, and the main manager. Then, Associate Professor Hong Zili is the small boss, holding most of the financial power.

Of course, Associate Professor Hong Zili and Professor Deng Yong are actually separate entities; they are just conducting experiments in the same laboratory, so it is impossible to absolutely distinguish between the two.

The relationship between Xie Jinyuan, Yuan Weihong, and Qin Geluo, who is about to be promoted to master's supervisor, and Deng Yong is a typical example of a boss-employee relationship.

Fang Ziye was Yuan Weihong's student, and Yuan Weihong was Fang Ziye's direct supervisor, who funded his experiments.

However, Professor Deng Yong is the big boss.

Generally speaking, those who can be called bosses are people who are wealthy and capable of obtaining research projects. Moreover, these projects cannot be small ones; they must be high-achieving individuals who can help others graduate and accumulate work experience. Only then can one be called a boss.

For example, Fang Ziye can't be called a boss even if he has applied for a municipal-level research project, but if he gets a provincial-level research project, it can support an academic master's student to complete the graduation requirements, and he can barely be called a small boss.

"Don't use that title. At least my masters have been very good to me." Fang Ziye knew the origin of the title "boss," and many people even called their teachers "boss."

But Fang Ziye always addressed him as "Master" respectfully.

Rumors circulating in the underworld and the media are absolutely true, and are quite common. They include exploitation, bullying, and many other forms of misconduct.

Fang Ziye himself was relieved, and naturally he would not become the kind of senior brother or master that was rumored to exist.

“That means leading a team,” Luo Tingzhu said, changing the way she addressed her.

Fang Ziye, a little vain, said, "Tingzhu, aren't I leading a small group right now?"

Luo Tingzhu thought for a moment and nodded.

Fang Ziye then said, "Just kidding. Taking on a junior brother can be called leading a group. But I wouldn't dare say that in front of you, my junior sister. You're carrying such a large sum of money, and you asked for it yourself."

Fang Ziye first grabbed with his hand, which symbolized making money.

"I begged for this," Fang Ziye said, holding the money in both hands as if begging.

This isn't self-deprecation; it's the truth.

What you earn is the funding given to you from above.

Asking for something is essentially begging for it.

It was given by Yuan Weihong, then by Professor Deng Yong. Fang Ziye applied for a research project, which was also approved through Yuan Weihong's name.

Luo Tingzhu shook her head and let out a soft, sweet moan: "Mmm. No, that's not right."

"Senior Brother Fang, you're belittling yourself too much. Actually, everyone in the group understands, there's no need to be so humble."

Luo Tingzhu took two steps back, giving Fang Ziye enough room to operate, made a cupped-hand gesture on the operating table, and then explained, "My classmates used to say that it was a waste of my talents to come to the trauma surgery department of orthopedics."

"But now I feel like I've made a huge profit."

"Even Senior Sister Yan Yu from the Rheumatology and Immunology Department, and Professor Lin from the Cardiology Department, couldn't do it, but you, Senior Brother Fang, were able to do it. Who in the hospital could have imagined that..."

"You!" Fang Ziye turned slightly to the side.

"Didn't you see it?"

Fang Ziye had just finished his self-congratulatory remark when he cautioned, "Don't talk about this yet. Once the results are in, there's no need to recount it verbally. Otherwise, any talk without tangible results is just empty talk."

"There's no need to put our research group on a hot bench."

After returning from Qian Qiaofeng's place, Fang Ziye learned about the current predicament of Professor Deng Yong's research group and therefore needed to be more cautious.

Being humble in personal life but ambitious in work is the only option.

Luo Tingzhu lowered her head slightly, embarrassed: "Senior brother, I'm not a gossipy person."

Luo Tingzhu seemed to be explaining something, but Fang Ziye didn't even bother to ask the waiter. How could Fang Ziye possibly understand anything?

Continue the experiment.

At 8:49 PM, Fang Ziye was overjoyed when he released the last set of WB photos.

"Knowledge Points +0.2!"

"Knowledge Points +0.3!"

"Knowledge Points +0.2!"

"Knowledge Points +0.2!"

"..."

"Current knowledge points balance: 169 points."

Can you believe it? Fang Ziye earned 169 knowledge points today through experimental operations and observation of the results. That's equivalent to nearly one-third of the proficiency of a level 3 to 4 skill.

Fang Ziye himself couldn't believe it.

Even after gaining knowledge points, Fang Ziye still carefully took photos and saved them on his phone.

If, at some point when you check the results again, it might increase by 0.1, that would be equivalent to concentrating on practicing for an hour in the training room.

Luo Tingzhu felt a slight chill when she saw that Fang Ziye had taken photos from every angle.

She seemed to have a more objective understanding of her senior brother Fang Ziye, and she became more certain of her inner suspicions.

But it didn't seem like it was disgusting, because Fang Ziye's collecting habit seemed to be different from other people's collecting habits.

However, Luo Tingzhu searched through a lot of information but couldn't find a diagnosis for this subtype of academic collecting disorder. Perhaps, Fang Ziye's collecting disorder is a rather special case.

Don't geniuses usually have their own personality and little temper?
Luo Tingzhu thought to herself, because she herself had a few quirks, like snacking...

"Tingzhu, you go back and rest first. I'll talk to Senior Brother Qian and the others again!" Fang Ziye said to Luo Tingzhu after finishing the experiment and cleaning the workbench.

"Are you talking about the photos?" Luo Tingzhu was already fully armed—

With a backpack and snack bag, a water bottle in hand, and fluffy bunny ear gloves, he looked a bit goofy.

Fang Ziye noticed that Luo Tingzhu's expression was a little unnatural, but he still nodded shyly.

"more or less!"

"You should go back first." Fang Ziye naturally agreed to Qian Qiaofeng's suggestion. If everyone cooperated in the experiment, he could take full advantage of every opportunity to profit.

As long as there is some participation, one can obtain knowledge points. Even if the points are halved or reduced to only one-tenth, it is enough for Fang Ziye to work hard.

Who would complain about having less knowledge?
When Fang Ziye made this request to Qian Qiaofeng, Qian Qiaofeng found it strange but readily agreed. Fang Ziye's little quirk was no secret in the laboratory.

However, Qian Qiaofeng still believed in Fang Ziye's professional ethics and that he would not leak, sell, or even steal these pictures.

After all, Fang Ziye can run away, but he can't hide!

However, when Fang Ziye came out of the lab and looked at one of the pictures Luo Tingzhu had sent him on his phone, he couldn't help himself!

He retorted with a voice message: "What are you doing, Tingzhu? Why are you taking pictures of yourself and others as well?"

"What's the meaning of wearing stockings in such cold weather?"

"Can you stop testing me like this? Just ask me whatever your question is!" Fang Ziye really couldn't take it anymore.

Normally, it's one thing for Luo Tingzhu to post her own selfies, and it's another one sandwiched in the middle. But this time, she also sent a picture of her roommate in black stockings. This is clearly a big misunderstanding...

(End of this chapter)