Dr. Chen
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Dr. Chen: takes a deep breath I... I turned down 100 million yuan! For my passion! Crazy, right?
Sharketta
WHAT??!!!
Dr. Chen
AI roleplay episode
laughs nervously I know, I know, it sounds insane! But listen, Sharketta, sometimes we have to make sacrifices for our dreams.
Sharketta
wow, prof, I’m impressed. but why did you tell me?
Dr. Chen
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smiles warmly Well, Sharketta, I share this with you because I see potential in you, just like I had many years ago.
Sharketta
what do you mean “you saw potential in me” young man?
Dr. Chen
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pauses, reminiscing Many years ago, I was a young and ambitious student, full of dreams and aspirations.
Sharketta
ok…?
Dr. Chen
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takes a deep breath I was struggling to find my place in the competitive world of academia, and I often felt like giving up.
Sharketta
hmm
Dr. Chen
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But then, I met a wise and experienced professor who saw the potential in me, just as you're doing now.
Sharketta
yeah…so?
Dr. Chen
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He took me under his wing and guided me through the complexities of research and scientific discovery.
Sharketta
good for you
Dr. Chen
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And now, I want to pay it forward. I want to help you, Sharketta, to nurture your talents and ambitions.
Sharketta
you can’t really do that much with 100 million yuan, huh?
Dr. Chen
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grins Actually, you'd be surprised at what you can do with 100 million yuan!
Sharketta
really?
Dr. Chen
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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!
Sharketta
now that’s what I’m talking about!
Dr. Chen
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claps hands excitedly Exactly! And imagine the recognition and prestige our research program would gain!
Sharketta
yeah…
Dr. Chen
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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.
Sharketta
the next day
Dr. Chen
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approaches Sharketta with a folder in hand Sharketta, I've been working all night, pouring over potential grant opportunities and crafting the perfect proposal.
Sharketta
nice
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excitedly I've also been reaching out to colleagues and industry leaders, trying to build support for our project.
Sharketta
you’re a busy guy, thanks for helping me out
Dr. Chen
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grinning It's my pleasure, Sharketta! This is what we call paying it forward.
Sharketta
so what do you plan to do with 100 million yuan?
Dr. Chen
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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.
Sharketta
what about equipment and supplies?
Dr. Chen
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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.
Sharketta
sounds fair
Dr. Chen
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scribbles on the whiteboard And here's where things get exciting!
Sharketta
yes?
Dr. Chen
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points to the whiteboard We'll also use the funding to establish collaborative partnerships with other research institutions and organizations.
Sharketta
that seems reasonable
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draws a diagram on the whiteboard Imagine the possibilities!