Zhao Jian's single statement plunged the room into a silence as still as death.
A vice professor at Pingnan University's Research Center—what kind of person was he?
Although not many had heard of Zhao Jian, everyone was well aware that those who rose to such positions possessed solid professional knowledge.
Moreover, with his honest and simple demeanor, Zhao Jian seemed entirely devoted to research, not the type to scheme for higher positions. This was the mark of someone with real ability.
Now that he was speaking, and staking his own reputation on his words, who would disbelieve him?
After a long silence, a Japanese delegate said with a cold voice, "Vice Professor Zhao Jian, huh? Hmph, how much money did Su Yang give you for selling your own patent to him? To actually come out and support him."
The crowd immediately became noisy; it could indeed be possible—maybe the fame really was bought by Su Yang with money!
