In truth, having many high-end pieces of lab equipment was not that big of a deal. What was really enviable was that the lab, including Zhao Yi, consisted of only five individuals, and they had substantial research funding. In other words, they could use the equipment as they pleased.
This was a point of envy.
Even associate researchers found it impossible to freely use high-end equipment because usage was expensive; equipment had limited availability and frequent use would shorten its lifespan. Every time they wanted to use high-end equipment, reports had to be submitted and specific applications made, and there were certain usage restrictions.
However, for a few people in Zhao Yi's lab, the equipment was there in the lab for them to use as they wished, and project funds were plentiful.
Of course, envy was pointless.
When Zhao Yi's lab was first established, it was not easy to recruit. It was only Zhang Wei and Liu Chengjie who voluntarily joined.