Lin Xian was somewhat puzzled.
He set aside the first page of the authorization letter, and as he expected, the papers underneath were various experimental data and reports, likely containing instructions for preparing this chemical substance:
"You mentioned that we should wait until the hibernation chamber filling solution is completed before considering the sale of this chemical substance, right?"
Professor Xuanyun smiled and patted Lin Xian's shoulder.
"I am a professional scientist. Just by looking at your previous manuscript, I knew its authenticity. Moreover, now that you have helped me check and correct the errors in the formulas, with these standard answers in front of me, I can quickly complete the hibernation chamber filling solution. Perhaps by tonight... you might receive good news from me."
"So, manufacturing the hibernation chamber filling solution is only a matter of time. Therefore, what difference does it make if we sell this failed product now or a few days later?"
Lin Xian flipped back to look at the "Exclusive Authorization Letter."
"But Professor Xu, this authorization letter doesn't mention anything about the price or profit sharing. And here, where the authorizer is..."
Professor Xuanyun directly folded the authorization letter and the materials together, put them back into the file bag, and handed it to Lin Xian:
"Since I have already granted you exclusive authorization, it now belongs entirely to you. Naturally, the profit rights are also yours to decide how to handle. As for the price I sold it to you for..."
Professor Xuanyun tapped the manuscript Lin Xian had brought:
"Haven't you already paid for it? More than enough!"
...
After that, Professor Xuanyun didn't give Lin Xian a chance to speak and pushed him out of the laboratory door:
"Let's fill in the formal authorization later. Give those materials to your company's research department. They will understand them."
With that, he closed the laboratory door and resumed his research.
...
Lin Xian looked at the hefty file bag in his hand, surprised by the sudden turn of events.
According to Zhao Yingjun's previous statement, just one authorization alone was worth millions of dollars, not to mention the subsequent sales commission.
He had unexpectedly become a multimillionaire overnight.
However, this was also Professor Xuanyun's goodwill, or even gratitude. It wouldn't be polite to refuse outright.
Moreover...
"When Professor Xuanyun really succeeds in researching the hibernation chamber filling solution, he will likely receive Nobel Prizes and national grants galore. He won't be short of money."
After weighing his options, Lin Xian decided to accept this gesture of goodwill.
It was truly an unexpected windfall.
Good deeds are rewarded in the end.
Lin Xian took a taxi back to the company and joined the morning meeting.
...
"I should have taken the subway."
Lin Xian underestimated the traffic in the university town on Monday mornings.
He thought taking a taxi would be faster to get to the company, but it turned out to be a mistake, as he got stuck in traffic for over an hour.
When he finally arrived at the company, Zhao Yingjun was already presiding over the morning meeting.
"...Late again."
Lin Xian cautiously knocked on the meeting room door, interrupting the financial group leader who was giving a report.
Lin Xian pushed open the door and met Zhao Yingjun's gaze:
"Sorry, Manager Zhao, I'm late."
He gestured to the file bag in his arms:
"This morning, I went..."
"Sit down first, we'll discuss it later during the report." Zhao Yingjun interrupted him directly, then looked at the financial group leader, indicating her to continue the report on last week's work.
The financial group leader continued with her report.
Lin Xian had no choice but to close the meeting room door, walk around, and quietly take his seat at the back.
"Late for the morning meeting, huh? You're bold, bro."
The logistics group leader next to him whispered, not daring to turn his head, pretending to be attentively listening.
Lin Xian smiled helplessly.
He didn't want to be late either. Who could have expected such heavy traffic in the university town?
Soon, the financial group leader finished her report, and it was the turn of the research and development group leader.
The R&D group leader was there to pour cold water on everyone, saying that it was impossible to develop a competitive new product in such a limited time. After all, all the previous efforts were focused on Professor Xuanyun's moisturizing cream scheme, which was almost ready, but it ended in failure.
Then came the marketing group leader, the publicity group leader, and the advertising group leader, all echoing the same sentiment.
The entire meeting room was filled with low morale.
Sighs and complaints filled the air.
But despite being the target of criticism, Zhao Yingjun held her ground, not refuting anything.
She patiently listened to one report after another and silently took notes.
Lin Xian fiddled with his pen, watching Zhao Yingjun...
From a personal perspective, Lin Xian admired her.
Zhao Yingjun had always treated him well, and Lin Xian liked the atmosphere at MX company.
So this time...
He decided to help Zhao Yingjun.
On one hand, since he had to monetize his authorization eventually, it was better to sell it to Zhao Yingjun than to other companies.
On the other hand...
Lin Xian was still curious about what was written on the invitation letter Zhao Yingjun received from the Genius Club.
This was an opportunity to improve Zhao Yingjun's impression and trust in him.
If one day Zhao Yingjun trusted him enough, perhaps he would have the chance to find out the password to her office, or even have the opportunity to be alone in that office.
By then, perhaps he could take the opportunity to sneak a peek at that invitation letter.
Yes.
Lin Xian only planned to look sneakily; he couldn't reveal his intentions in front of Zhao Yingjun.
Because, according to the worst-case scenario...
If Zhao Yingjun had already joined the Genius Club,
and if the Genius Club was an evil organization that wanted to hide all traces,
wouldn't his obvious interest in the Genius Club invite disaster?
Safety first.
Only by staying alive could he make an impact.
...
The logistics group leader finished reporting.
Zhao Yingjun looked at Lin Xian:
"Lin Xian, it's your turn to report. Do you have anything to say?"
Lin Xian nodded.
He pushed the heavy file bag in front of the meeting table:
"Everyone misunderstood Manager Zhao. In fact, we have been working on this matter privately all along, and I'm sure everyone has heard about Professor Xuanyun's visit to our company a few days ago."
"This morning, I went to East Sea University again to find Professor Xuanyun, and I have obtained exclusive authorization for this chemical substance."
???
Dozens of eyes shot over like lasers, widened in disbelief.
"So..." Lin Xian smiled slightly. "We can restart the 'Professor Xuanyun Moisturizing Cream Scheme' now."