Even special-level VIPs can attend some international summits or events for free.
This involves different levels of VIP status.
But this VIP is actually a pass in the science and technology circles.
Back then, the editor-in-chief thought that anyone who could translate this book must be at least an industry leader, so giving a VIP was killing two birds with one stone; it not only attracted talent but also got the book translated, and… there wasn't much of a substantial loss.
Moreover, anyone who could translate "Downstream Event Analysis of Signal Molecules" is obviously no ordinary person and will doubtless be an essential partner in the future.
Giving a VIP was clearly the most appropriate choice.
After all, the value of this book is quite high.