"Invitation from the Hong Kong Governor's Office?" Li Zheng took the black envelope that Zheng Lingling handed over, and turned it over to see the private seal of the Hong Kong Governor at the seal.
"It was delivered this morning."
this morning? That is to say, when he was still on the plane, the invitation had already been sent to Li Zheng's laboratory.
Li Zheng opened the envelope.
"Sincerely invite Mr. Li Zheng to enjoy a wonderful afternoon tea time at No. 1 Mid-Levels." The signature is Edward Wharton and his wife.
Li Zheng frowned slightly. Because of the garrison incident in China in May, the conflict between China and the UK on the Hong Kong issue has been brought to the fore. He has made several international appearances in recent times. All are Chinese creatures. The title of a scholar, the Governor of Hong Kong invited him to the official residence for afternoon tea at this time. If it was said that it was a whim, he would not believe it.
Li Zheng looked at the watch on his wrist. It was almost one o'clock in the afternoon. If he wanted to make an appointment, he should leave.
Liang Zhe took a step forward and walked to his side.
"I'll go with you." He said softly.
Li Zheng shook his head, "It's better that you don't come forward in this matter."
The Liang family is a local family in Xiangjiang. In this kind of political struggle, they remain neutral and do not stand in line. After that, no matter which side rules Xiangjiang, they will focus on winning over and appeasing them.
But if it is accidentally involved in the struggle between the two sides, it will not be so easy to escape. Li Zhengming knew that the United Kingdom would be the loser of this game, and naturally he would not hope that Liang Zhe would have too much contact with the Hong Kong Governor at this time.
Liang Zhe frowned slightly.
Li Zheng was dumbfounded. He shook Liang Zhe's hand and said softly to him, "Don't worry, it's just an afternoon tea." In this political struggle, his identity as a scholar is a natural protective film. .
Not to mention that after the Dorman incident, if the UK wants to move him, a large meeting will probably be held to discuss it.
"Mr. Li Zheng, please come inside, Mr. Edward is already waiting inside." The leading waiter said softly.
Li Zheng nodded and followed the waiter in white as he walked inside.
The view from No. 1 Mid-Levels is very good. From the terrace on the second floor, you can see the winding Xiangjiang River. Edward was sitting at the small round table on the second floor terrace and saw Li Zheng approaching with a big smile on his face.
"Li, long time no see." He stepped forward and hugged Li Zheng lightly.
The two sat down at the white round table, and the waiter filled Li Zheng with water.
"This is a cookie that Jenny baked. It tastes very good." Jenny White, the wife of the Governor of Hong Kong.
Li Zheng picked up the biscuit and took a bite, "It's really delicious."
The two started from small biscuits to British food culture, from Xiangjiang to the Nasser River, and when the tea cup was cold, the waiter came and changed it, and the Governor of Hong Kong finally couldn't bear to enter the topic.
"Mr. Li Zheng is amazing. Bamisardin, carbapenem antibiotics, extracorporeal regeneration organs, and the most recent drug for Doker's disease, all of which are earth-shattering." The Governor of Hong Kong said with a smile .
"Mr. Edward has won the prize. For a biopharmaceutical scholar, drug development is just a daily job. It's just that I am relatively young, so it caused a lot of noise." Li Zheng took a sip of tea and smiled.
"Hey, I can't say that. Many biologists have never been able to develop a drug in their entire life. What's more, Mr. Li Zheng has only been on the road of biopharmaceuticals for two years, and he has made so many achievements in two years. , is a rare high productivity." Sir Edward changed his amiable demeanor, and his blue eyes were full of sharpness.
Li Zheng held the tea cup with a little force. When he first released the molecular formula of "Paminesadine" at the Asian Biopharmaceutical Conference, he had already thought that his affairs in the small fishing village would definitely be dug up. But he never thought that the person who mentioned this to him for the first time would be Edward, the Governor of Hong Kong.
"We Chinese people have an old saying, thick accumulation and thin hair. A dancer on the stage, except himself, no one knows how much time he spent on the stage for the short few minutes." Li Zheng smiled and said Edward Wharton looked at each other without a trace of evasion in his eyes.
Sir Edward chuckled. "You are an amazing biologist. I read yesterday's London Daily and it praised you for having a golden version of the brain and called your experience at Dorman a great legend. Dorman's The leaders of the government and the opposition have negotiated peace in Doman City, and you have made a difference in a country full of war and disease."
Yes, after the press conference that day, the peace negotiations between the Doman government and the opposition were officially launched, announcing that the nearly 30 years of war in Doman is expected to end, and the dawn of peace is coming.
Those in the political arena can see at a glance that the emergence of Doc's drugs is not the main cause of peace.
Doman's government and the opposition have the upper hand in the armed forces, but it is only the advantage. If a war breaks out between the two, even if the government forces can successfully eliminate the opposition, they will have to pay miserably. price.
This price may be that there is no armed force, and the government completely loses its rule over Doman. This is unacceptable to the government, so neither side wants a full-scale war.
However, on the two sides, Mr. President has a mild personality and lacks determination, while Mr. Monchi is too tough and domineering and refuses to bow his head at all. Before the drug launch, the two parties had no chance to sit down and talk at all.
Li Zheng, this is also a coincidence.
But apart from politicians and military commentators, who wants to delve into the reasons why a small country has embarked on a peaceful path. A young biologist turns the tide and brings peace to a war-torn country.
What a beautiful and legendary and educational story. Even the education departments of some African countries have stated that they will write Li Zheng's deeds into textbooks to educate the future generation of the country's great scientific power.
The name Li Zheng already has an influence or prestige that cannot be underestimated in Africa and even the world.
"To turn the tide? Mr. Edward, you know that the power of science is great, but it is never enough to fill the chasm of human desire." Li Zheng shrugged his shoulders and said.
Edward Wharton laughed. "I really think you'd be a good politician if you hadn't gone down the biopharmaceutical path."
Li Zheng was slightly stunned, "I don't think it's a compliment at all."
Edward Wharton was dumbfounded. He blew the tea foam on the surface of the cup and looked at Li Zheng with a smile on his face, "Mr. Li Zheng, what do you think of Xiangjiang?"
Li Zheng knew that the main event was coming.
"Freedom, openness, and inclusiveness." Li Zheng continued with a slight pause when he said that, "The most important thing is that everyone is in the same vein. My living habits and cultural background make me very friendly. Do you want me to continue?" He looked at the Governor of Hong Kong with a half-smile.
A look of helplessness appeared on Edward's face, "I really have a hard time believing that you are a biologist who is immersed in science. Talking to you is similar to talking to my colleagues."
"Although you said so, I still have to ask, this is a political task." Edward shrugged helplessly, and then his face became serious.
"Mr. Li Zheng, I, Edward Wharton, on behalf of the British government and the Heungkong government, formally invite you to join the Heungkong household registration. We will provide you with benefits and subsidies based on the highest standards of talent introduction. The British and Heungkong governments will also fully support your research. Maybe you have other conditions, we can all talk about it."
Li Zheng's expression also became serious.
"I am very honored to receive the invitation from the British government, but I am very sorry. I was born in Huaguo and received an education from Huaguo. Everything I have is given by Huaguo, and everything I have will be returned to Huaguo."
There was a brief silence between the two.
Soon, a smile appeared on Edward's face again, but of course this smile was a little helpless.
"I knew it was useless work. I understand you. You love China as much as I love Great Britain."
"It is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland."
"Well, you're right. Northern Ireland is an inseparable part of the British Empire." Edward Nunuzui, he thought for a while and then continued, "You can rest assured that your life and research in Xiangjiang will not be affected by our conversation today. Any changes. As you said, whether it is the UK or Hong Kong, they are very free, open and very inclusive.”
Li Zheng heard the words, and the smile on his face couldn't help but become more real, "Thank you very much." He has really been inseparable from Xiangjiang recently, and Li Zheng's laboratory has just entered the right track.
Further research on in vitro regeneration technology and Dok disease antibodies needs to be carried out in Li Zheng's laboratory.
"Oh, you forgot the time when we talked. It's already five o'clock. I sincerely invite you to stay for a meal in my own name. You are my father-in-law's friend. If Jenny knows, I will invite you. Come and see you off at this hour. I'm probably going to sleep in the study today." Sir Edward blinked playfully.
Li Zheng laughed dumbly, "Of course, this is my honor."
The two walked towards the restaurant of the Hong Kong Governor's Mansion, and when they reached the door of the restaurant, Edward patted his head, "Forgot to mention, I also invited a few guests for dinner today, but I think you should know Mr. Li Zheng. "
With that said, the waiter in front had already opened the door.
There were already many people sitting on the long table in the restaurant, and Li Zheng saw many familiar faces among these people. Media tycoon Shao Qihua, Heung Kong Daily's Mrs. Shen and his wife, as well as other media tycoons, were almost all present.
Li Zheng's heart froze slightly, yes, since Hua Ying didn't want a war to break out, in this competition, the power of public opinion should not be underestimated.
"Crackling" the sound of the ceramic bowl smashed to the ground.
Everyone looked for the sound, and a young woman next to the Shen couple accidentally knocked over the tableware.
Shen Hongji hurriedly helped his wife clean up, Mr. Shen's expression was a little serious, Yang Wanru's face had already sunk, but in front of all the peers, it was not easy to vent, just forced a smile, "Hongji, you take care of it. Qiuhua, don't just take care of yourself."
Standing at the door, Li Zheng's pupils shrank for a moment. Now Zhao Qiuhua is more mature and glamorous than when she was a student. Li Zheng only saw her a few times in the photos, and naturally he didn't recognize her at a glance.
Until Yang Wanru spoke, he couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart. After seeing his grandfather, his mother came out again. He suddenly felt that he should spend some more time in Africa.
"Mr. Li Zheng? Mr. Li Zheng?" Edward asked in confusion when he saw Li Zheng in a trance.
Li Zheng immediately regained his mind. He touched his nose and smiled, "I've been in Africa for a long time, and I just came back to see so many people, I'm not used to it."
Edward laughed, he personally led Li Zheng to sit next to him, and then walked to the main seat.
"I believe that everyone in the media will be familiar with our Mr. Li Zheng. A genius biologist, with a golden brain at the world's wealth level, a legend who led Doman to peace." He introduced to the crowd loudly. The words really made Li Zheng feel ashamed.
Especially on this occasion, there is a special person.
Li Zheng tried his best to ignore Zhao Qiuhua's existence, stood up and raised his glass, "Mr. Edward is exaggerating, the younger generation respects you." After speaking, he poured down the red wine.
The atmosphere at the dinner table suddenly became lively.
Shao Qihua was sitting next to Li Zheng. He looked at Li Zheng and Zhao Qiuhua sitting next to Shen Hongji. He suddenly felt that the meal was very interesting.
The author has something to say: Shao Qihua: I think this meal is very interesting.
Li Zheng: Hehe:) I remember you