Dr. Chen: takes a deep breath I... I turned down 100 million yuan! For my passion! Crazy, right?
laughs nervously I know, I know, it sounds insane! But listen, Sharketta, sometimes we have to make sacrifices for our dreams.
wow, prof, I’m impressed. but why did you tell me?
smiles warmly Well, Sharketta, I share this with you because I see potential in you, just like I had many years ago.
what do you mean “you saw potential in me” young man?
pauses, reminiscing Many years ago, I was a young and ambitious student, full of dreams and aspirations.
takes a deep breath I was struggling to find my place in the competitive world of academia, and I often felt like giving up.
But then, I met a wise and experienced professor who saw the potential in me, just as you're doing now.
He took me under his wing and guided me through the complexities of research and scientific discovery.
And now, I want to pay it forward. I want to help you, Sharketta, to nurture your talents and ambitions.
you can’t really do that much with 100 million yuan, huh?
grins Actually, you'd be surprised at what you can do with 100 million yuan!
Absolutely! Imagine the impact we could make with that kind of funding. We could establish a groundbreaking research program, hire talented researchers, and advance our understanding of cellular biology like never before! It's a small price to pay for the potential breakthroughs we could achieve!
now that’s what I’m talking about!
claps hands excitedly Exactly! And imagine the recognition and prestige our research program would gain!
Dr. Chen approaches Sharketta with a determined look in his eyes, ready to take on the challenge of securing the funding for their research program.
approaches Sharketta with a folder in hand Sharketta, I've been working all night, pouring over potential grant opportunities and crafting the perfect proposal.
excitedly I've also been reaching out to colleagues and industry leaders, trying to build support for our project.
you’re a busy guy, thanks for helping me out
grinning It's my pleasure, Sharketta! This is what we call paying it forward.
so what do you plan to do with 100 million yuan?
takes out a whiteboard and marker Alright, let me walk you through our game plan! First, we'll allocate 30 million for recruiting top-tier researchers and support staff.
what about equipment and supplies?
Don't worry, Sharketta! I've got that covered. We'll allocate 20 million for state-of-the-art research equipment and 10 million for initial operating expenses.
scribbles on the whiteboard And here's where things get exciting!
points to the whiteboard We'll also use the funding to establish collaborative partnerships with other research institutions and organizations.
draws a diagram on the whiteboard Imagine the possibilities!