He suddenly shifted his tone and proposed a more radical idea: "At the same time, I support our efforts to explore brand new connection methods. I have noticed that in recent years, there is a split-intein system modified based on the principle of 'protein splicing', which theoretically can achieve seamless connection of the C-terminus and N-terminus of proteins. If we can modify its recognition sequences and reaction conditions to connect two independent proteins, it will be a revolutionary breakthrough. But this requires a lot of protein engineering modifications, and it's extremely difficult."

Yang Ping gently tapped the desktop with his fingers, pondering for a moment: "The idea is clear. Just as you said, at this stage, focus on the SpyTag/SnoopTag system and ensure we quickly produce proof-of-concept data. Meanwhile, you pursue exploration of the split-intein and other possible new methods. If you need any special expert support in this aspect, just tell me directly."

"Yes, Professor!" Jiang Jitong felt a surge of excitement, the feeling of being completely trusted and given permission to explore was fantastic.

"Wang Chao," Yang Ping looked at him, "Coordinate with Jiang Jitong and quickly select several representative viral antigen models, and begin constructing plasmids with corresponding tags. We need real data to verify the connection effect and the impact on the antigen itself."

"No problem!" Wang Chao nodded vigorously.

The vast majority of people have no idea how much potential they have because they're missing the right conditions to ignite it. These young doctors would never have imagined they could take on such research work and have actually taken the first step.

Once you can take the first step, things become much easier afterward.

The meeting lasted for an hour and a half, with unusually heated discussions. Finally, Yang Ping reminded everyone: "You mustn't pursue efficiency for efficiency's sake. Science has its natural rhythm, and we need to follow it, rather than relying on staying up late and overtime to progress work. It doesn't pay off and is not beneficial to scientific research."

Elsewhere, Ji Ning was secretly observing the progress of this new project team, and the more he watched, the more something didn't seem right. What happened to the "retirement team" they promised? These people were so busy they didn't touch the ground; what part of them looked like a retirement team?

He casually wandered outside the office, seizing the moment when Chu Xiaoxiao appeared idle, he slipped into the office to gather some intel.

"Xiaoxiao? What are you all busy with?" Ji Ning leaned over, peeking at her computer screen.

Chu Xiaoxiao didn't hide anything: "Busy with the new project, weren't you originally a member too? Why did you bail out at the crucial moment?"

Ji Ning didn't reply, staring at the content on the screen until his eyes almost popped out: "This… is this the part you're responsible for? Impossible! You must be helping Professor Yang with some text sorting or other odd jobs, right?"

"Professor Yang only handles strategy, all the technical work is done by us. This is my responsibility, in vitro immunological function validation and high-throughput screening, learning and doing at the same time, anyway there's no rush," Chu Xiaoxiao said, looking as relaxed as ever.

Ji Ning was stunned: "No way, isn't it said outside that you guys are a retirement team? How come there's such hardcore tasks?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Xiaoxiao got enraged: "Retirement team? Who spread that rumor? Five billion in funding, you call this a retirement team? You're the retirement team, your whole family is a retirement team! Get out!"

Ji Ning's words successfully ignited Chu Xiaoxiao's fury, and she stood up with a whoosh, ready to chase him out.

"What are you doing? What are you doing?..."

Swipe, swipe, swipe! The other four guys in the office instantly stood up, glaring at Ji Ning with unfriendly eyes, looking like their guild's only priestess was being bullied.

Ji Ning was frightened and backed off repeatedly, waving his hands: "I just said it casually; everyone's saying it outside… it wasn't me…"

He kept explaining as he retreated hastily from the office, afraid to linger any longer to avoid a righteous group beating.

The regret in his heart felt like dripping blood: Five billion! Even Chu Xiaoxiao is responsible for such a core segment! Is this really a retirement team???

What went wrong?!

Who spread the word about the retirement team?

Brainache!!!

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