Reborn in 1994, escaping from marriage and going sea fishing, I won!

Principal Chen and several other school leaders were still working in the conference room after 9 p.m., holding an overtime meeting. "Everyone's expressing their opinions. What should we do now?"

Director Li thought for a moment. "I've worked with Professor Xie for many years. She's a very cautious person and a master planner. Since she's already proposed moving the lab to Sifang Island, it proves she's considered it before, and now's the perfect opportunity to bring it up."

The others nodded in agreement, "That's very possible! If it were any other professor, we might have tried our best to persuade him, but Professor Xie is no ordinary man!"

Everyone present was silent for a moment as they knew Professor Xie’s family background.

This is what President Chen is most concerned about: "Having a world-class medical professor leave our school will have a huge impact on our school!"

"Yes, Professor Xie's academic level is top-notch internationally! Especially in the field of Western medicine, domestic pharmaceutical companies generally have to purchase patents from abroad, but Professor Xie can already collect patent fees from abroad!"

"When the economy was struggling, Professor Xie licensed his patents to domestic pharmaceutical companies for free or at very low prices, supporting the development of the domestic pharmaceutical industry. He is a respected expert. No matter what, we must keep Professor Xie at the university!"

"Not to mention that Professor Xie is not yet 55, even if she retires at 55, we will hire her back and let her do some guiding work and provide cutting-edge research directions, which is often more important than physical labor."

Principal Chen nodded. "Indeed, we don't lack people who can work hard, but we lack people who can use their brains, especially those who can find the right research direction!"

This is not empty talk. Scientific research often relies on money and resources through trial and error.

If someone could provide the right direction, not only would the research time be shortened, but the cost would also be greatly reduced.

Money is always finite; the lower the cost, the better the benefits. Even if a school is a non-profit organization, it still needs to keep its accounts clear, after all, it needs government funding.

Only with results can we obtain more funding; with funding, coupled with the leadership of capable experts, we can produce good research results.

This is a process of mutual conversion, and neither is indispensable.

Finally, the school leaders decided to send Director Wang, who was in charge of the Women's Federation, to Sifang Island to express their condolences to Professor Xie's family.

So, while Professor Xie was still working at the school, Director Wang came to Sifang Island after completing various formalities with the school's instructions.

Director Wang couldn't help but sigh, no wonder Professor Xie wanted to move the laboratory here after he had grandchildren. It was really a waste of time to make the round trip.

But Professor Xie has persisted for nearly 20 years, and she is a little impressed by Professor Xie!

Based on the address, Director Wang found Professor Xie's home.

Xiao Feng opened the door.

After Director Wang explained his purpose, he was invited in.

In the yard, two babies were lying in a stroller, and there was a pregnant woman with a big belly. They must be Professor Xie's daughter and daughter-in-law.

As for the man of the house, he didn't seem to be at home.

Liu Meilan asked curiously, "Director Wang, please sit down. My mother is at school, not at home."

Director Wang, a genial man in his forties, said with a smile, "Meilan, I'm here for a home visit. I'd like to see if Professor Xie has any problems. If there's anything we can do to help, please let me know."

Liu Meilan smiled and said, "My family doesn't have any difficulties. Although the child is young, we can take care of him. Of course, we have also benefited a lot from your mother's valuable experience."

Director Wang smiled and said carefully, "I've known Professor Xie for many years. I've always admired her for her outstanding work ability and her excellent management of her family. She is a role model for women and a true example of 'women hold up half the sky.'"

"Our school immediately launched an investigation into this reported incident and assisted the public security authorities in arresting the relevant personnel. We will definitely give Professor Xie an explanation."

Liu Meilan smiled and said, "Thank you, Director Wang!"

Of course, she understood the purpose of Director Wang's visit, probably wanting to keep her mother.

Seeing Liu Meilan's positive attitude, Director Wang smiled and said, "Professor Xie wants to prioritize her family now, which I understand. But your mother's research achievements are so advanced. If she doesn't pursue research, it will be a loss not only for our school, but also for the medical community!"

"If it's because there's no one to take care of the grandchildren, we can find a way to hire two more nannies. Can you help persuade Professor Xie to return to his academic research position?"

Wang Miaoxiang and Liu Meilan looked at each other. It seemed that the school had really gone to great lengths to keep their mother.

Liu Meilan explained, "Director Wang, I'm sure you've heard about our family's story! I was maliciously switched at birth, and it took 18 years for me to reunite with my biological parents. My mother has always felt guilty, so she wanted to spend more time with me and the baby when I gave birth, to make up for the regret she felt back then."

"Ah, I understand your thoughts. After all, I'm a mother myself!" Director Wang nodded. "But Professor Xie is truly incredible. The drugs she develops are effective and affordable, significantly reducing the cost of medical care for ordinary people. She's not even 52 yet, and in the research field, both her experience and abilities are at the peak of her powers!"

Wang Miaoxiang smiled and said, "Director Wang, why don't you find a compromise?"

Director Wang was slightly taken aback. "Miao Xiang, can you tell me if there is any compromise?"

Wang Miaoxiang replied, "My mother-in-law doesn't want to do research at school because it's far from home. She wants to see her child every day, to make up for the debt she owed her daughter in her early years, and to pay more attention to me, her daughter-in-law. But since we left Sifang Island, all this can only be done over the phone."

"But if we move the research lab to Sifang Island, even though there's a military lab here, we can collaborate with the school to establish a new lab. Then she won't have to teach classes, just graduate students and doctoral students, and the research results can be registered under the school's name. Isn't that the best of both worlds?"

Liu Meilan thought about it and nodded. "Yes, Director Wang! What's hindering my mother's research is actually just the distance. Now most of the troops are moving to other places, leaving only the hospital, the research institute, and a regiment of defensive forces. So there is enough space here to build a laboratory, and the level of confidentiality is higher."

Director Wang thought about it and decided that this was indeed a good compromise. "Alright, I'll discuss this with the school leaders when I get back! I have other things to do, so I won't bother you any more!"

"Director Wang, why don't you have dinner here before going back?" Liu Meilan persuaded him to stay.

Director Wang smiled bitterly, "Thank you for your kindness, but I really don't have time to eat here! You don't know how important Professor Xie is to our school. We're trying everything we can to keep her here!"