The prize redemption process was not long. First, the identity information was verified, and then a photo was taken. Seraphina Shang successfully got a check for 10 million.
Originally, after deducting personal income tax, there was still 12 million left in the prize money, but at the enthusiastic suggestion of the staff, Seraphina Shang donated 1 million to charity.
After coming out with the check, Seraphina Shang felt like he was walking on clouds. He felt light and floating, as if his steps were not solid.
Fortunately, this emotion did not stay with Seraphina Shang for too long. Before the check could even warm up in her hand, Seraphina Shang turned it into the balance on her bank card.
After paying for a late lunch with his bank card and filling his stomach, Seraphina Shang was really sure that he was really rich.
Even if the laboratory cannot attract new investment, it doesn't matter. Ten million is enough to run the laboratory until the day they produce concrete results.
【Are you willing to believe me now? 】Kellan Jing’s voice appeared at the right time.
"Yes, thank you." Seraphina Shang said in a sincere tone, "The laboratory's current funding problem has been solved. Is there anything I can help you with?"
[You're welcome. If you want to help me, make the project a success sooner.]
[The topic you are researching is very interesting. If there is a breakthrough, it can play a big role and give you more luck. 】
After a brief silence, Seraphina Shang took the initiative to speak: "So you just need me to study the project at hand carefully? You don't need me to do anything extra for you?"
[Yes, but you need to not only continue your research, but also beware of Finn Xue attacking you. 】
[He is very obsessed with his own face. If he said those words to you again yesterday, he will continue to force you to bow your head. 】
"But we have no grievances, why would he target me?" Seraphina Shang couldn't understand Finn Xue's thoughts from the bottom of his heart, "Is it because I rejected him in high school?"
In Seraphina Shang's memory, Finn Xue was not a very special being. He was just an ordinary neighbor and an ordinary classmate who had been in the same class in high school for two years.
As for confessing, there were many people who liked him in high school, and Seraphina Shang had rejected them all. Finn Xue was just one of those who were rejected.
If I had to mention something special in my memory, it would be that I had heard a lot about Finn Xue's parents.
Finn Xue's father especially liked drinking, and because of this hobby, Finn Xue was laid off when he made a drinking mistake when Finn Xue was ten years old. He has never recovered since then.
Finn Xue's mother was originally a housewife. After Finn Xue's father lost his job, she was introduced by her mother to work in the elementary school cafeteria. Xue's mother's monthly salary was at a medium level, barely enough to support an ordinary family of three.
[Maybe there are some other reasons. 】Kellan Jing considered it and said, 【Thousands of people have different views, so I can’t guarantee that I can predict Finn Xue’s thoughts. 】
[I can only surmise that Finn Xue is hostile to you. He thinks that you know many of his unbearable past events and have trampled on his dignity? 】At the end, Kellan Jing's tone was filled with uncertainty.
Human thinking patterns are inherently uncontrollable, and everyone has different ideas. Kellan Jing can only use existing data to deduce.
"I understand, thank you." Seraphina Shang thanked him again.
Regardless of whether Kellan Jing's purpose of binding herself to him was for her future fortune, at least the help she gave her at this stage was real, so that she would not be controlled by others due to lack of research and development funds.
As for why Finn Xue was targeted, Seraphina Shang still couldn't figure it out.
Is a change in the family considered an unbearable past event? All this was not caused by Finn Xue.
In high school, when I rejected Finn Xue's advances because I concentrated on studying, was that like trampling on the other person's self-esteem? I didn't say anything outrageous at the time.
These things actually caused Finn Xue to worry about him for eight years? So much so that he would embarrass himself eight years later?
Seraphina Shang couldn't understand, so she gave up understanding and chose to focus on herself.
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Seraphina Shang did not tell anyone that he had won the lottery, but he went to the hospital the next morning to visit his mentor who was still recuperating in the hospital.
"I have already heard from Xiaomei about the project funds. You don't have to worry too much. It really doesn't work, teacher, I still have some savings." Dr. Larkin comforted his students and patted Seraphina Shang's shoulder gently, "Qingzhe Ziqing, after this storm passes, everything will be fine."
Dr. Larkin himself can be considered to be very successful at a young age. He graduated with a doctorate at the age of 27 and stayed on at the school. At the age of 40, he was already a professor and a supervisor of master's and doctoral degrees.
It’s a pity that Dr. Larkin is a pure grassroots person, he doesn’t form any cliques or factions, and he doesn’t have any big-name parents in the academic circle, so his foundation is relatively weak.
After Dr. Larkin was misled by the trolls into academic fraud, only a few fellow students stepped forward to help her clarify. In the end, people kept quiet, and after the news spread completely, Dr. Larkin was cleared in a small area.
"I believe teacher." Seraphina Shang nodded, and then showed a shallow smile, which made her facial features soften a lot.
Seraphina Shang: "But I also have good news to tell the teacher."
Dr. Larkin showed an interested expression, "What's the good news? Have you made a breakthrough in your research?"
Seraphina Shang shook his head, rarely showing his childish side, and said, "Teacher, please guess again."
Dr. Larkin pondered for a moment, "If there is not a breakthrough in research, could it be that new funds have been injected?"
"You can also say that." A clear smile appeared on Seraphina Shang's face, "I bought a lottery ticket the day before yesterday and won the prize."
"If the lab is short of funds, I can become a new investor." Seraphina Shang said with a smile, "So you don't have to worry about the funding issue, just take a good rest and try to be discharged from the hospital as soon as possible to guide us in the lab."
Dr. Larkin was stunned for a moment after hearing this. What appeared on his face was not happiness that the funding problem had been solved, but a solemn look on his face.
"Xiaoyu, I'm very happy that you have this thought, but the experimental project has never been your sole responsibility, so you don't have to be responsible for it."
"Attracting investment is not just your job. Don't put pressure on yourself because of some random words."
Dr. Larkin said with a serious face, "I am your teacher and the project leader. How can I ask you as a student to contribute funds?"
"Teacher, I understand what you mean, but I have also spent nearly two years of hard work on the project. I believe we can succeed. This is the decision I made after careful consideration." Seraphina Shang said seriously with a sincere tone.
"If the research is successful, as an investor, I can also make a profit. I didn't make the decision with a slap on my forehead." Seraphina Shang said, "And teacher, I received a total of 11 million bonuses, even if I After investing 10 million, I still have 1 million left."
"How much?" Dr. Larkin was stunned. She originally thought that her student had won hundreds of thousands or a million, but what did she hear?
"I won the first prize, a total of 15 million. I paid 3 million as personal income tax and donated 1 million, leaving 11 million." Seraphina Shang raised a smile.
"Teacher, if I invest 10 million, would I be the largest funder in the laboratory?" Seraphina Shang said, feeling inexplicably proud.
Dr. Larkin couldn't help but have a question mark in his head. He coughed lightly and said, "What's the financial sponsor? He is the largest investor."
Seraphina Shang responded very obediently, "Okay, teacher, if our research yields results, we should be able to make a profit from the patent, right?"
Dr. Larkin looked a little dazed, "If the project can be successful, it should be applied to some prostheses soon, which is good news for some disabled people. The laboratory can patent the technology and invest in the corresponding company, thereby generating income."
The impact of 10 million is still a bit too much for Dr. Larkin. After all, the research and development of the project she is working on has cost less than 10 million so far.
"In that case, it can be considered a reasonable investment for me. If the research and development is successful, as an investor, I will have the priority to use the patent, and I am also one of the R&D personnel. I will account for the majority of the profits and dividends at that time. "
Seraphina Shang looked at his teacher seriously, "Teacher, I am not investing blindly. I know our research project very well and I believe we can succeed."
Dr. Larkin met his student's gaze and sighed softly after seeing that there was no reluctance or joking in Seraphina Shang's eyes, but only determination and stubbornness.
"If we still don't get investment this month, you can invest more." Dr. Larkin said earnestly, "But it doesn't need to be 10 million, 5 million... No, 3 million is enough. If the research and development goes well, I will fight for half of the patent ownership for you."
"Okay, teacher, thank you, teacher." Seraphina Shang responded quickly and said with a smile, "Teacher, you should have a good rest. I'm still waiting for the teacher to be discharged from the hospital to help me with my research."
There was a hint of helplessness in Dr. Larkin's eyes, but he was still very happy in his heart.
Having a student who trusts her so much and even supports her unconditionally makes her a teacher worthy.
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When I returned to the laboratory, it was already past two in the afternoon.
After changing clothes, Seraphina Shang said hello to his senior sisters and prepared to continue the experiment at hand.
"Xiaoyu, have you settled your personal affairs?" Senior Sister Mei asked with concern after seeing Seraphina Shang come back.
"Well, everything has been handled." Seraphina Shang smiled, "Senior, I have another good news..."
Before Seraphina Shang could finish speaking, there was a knock on the door of the laboratory, and a slightly familiar person walked in.
"Director Liu, why are you here?" Senior Sister Mei's attention was drawn away by the person outside the door, and she greeted him with a smile.
"I'm here to inform you that you don't have much money in your account. Starting from tomorrow, we may not be able to provide daily experimental consumables." Director Liu said in a gentle tone.
But the words spoken were undoubtedly like a bucket of cold water to the members of the laboratory, making the smiles disappear from their lips.
"As for the venue and equipment, if Mr. Xue is unwilling to inject funds, please move out in seven days and give the venue to a team that needs it more." Director Liu added slowly.
"Seven days?" Senior Mei was stunned for a moment, her voice became a little sharper, and she became anxious. "Director Liu, didn't we agree that the deadline was the end of the month? Today is only the 12th."
Seven days after the 12th is the 19th, a full eleven days difference.
"Before, yesterday, Mr. Xue invested three million in a team, and the research topic was similar to yours. The school made such a decision after a comprehensive evaluation."
Director Liu said earnestly, reassuringly as if he had been through it before, "Don't worry too much. The team that has received the investment is ready to recruit new members. If you still want to continue doing research, I can give you a link."
After hearing Director Liu's words that he was obviously trying to poach employees, Mei's face darkened. "Director Liu, our project hasn't been disbanded yet. Isn't it inappropriate for you to say this now?"
Director Liu smiled and did not take Senior Sister Mei's words to heart. He continued, "I just gave you a kind suggestion. I have already said everything that needs to be said. If there is no capital injection, you will not be able to apply for basic consumables starting tomorrow. Everyone needs to move out of the laboratory before the 19th. "
"Of course, if you can get Mr. Xue's investment within seven days, the existing site will be retained, and the best quality consumables will be prepared." Director Liu said, his eyes falling on Shang Sixu.
Director Liu said seemingly casually, "It is indeed important to do experiments and projects, but everything has priorities. If there are no projects, there will be no place to do experiments."
There is something hidden in this seemingly exclamatory statement, and most people in the laboratory can hear it.
Especially Seraphina Shang, she is the most able to detect the deep meaning hidden in Director Liu's words.
Mr. Xue, Mr. Xue, isn't this a clear indication to me that I should take the initiative to contact Finn Xue and then bow to him?
Seraphina Shang took a step forward, patted his senior schoolmate on the shoulder, and met Director Liu's malicious gaze.
"Really, I don't have a very good memory. I seem to have forgotten to tell Director Liu some news." Shang Si said with a smile.
Seraphina Shang's facial features tend to be cold. When he has a straight face, he has a sense of distance and seems extremely difficult to get close to.
"What news?" Director Liu frowned, not satisfied with Seraphina Shang's performance.
In his opinion, Seraphina Shang should be more submissive at this time so that he can achieve his goal, so that he can accept the one hundred thousand yuan with peace of mind.
"Our project has received new investment and the funds will arrive tomorrow," said Seraphina Shang.
A shallow smile appeared in her eyes, "So please ask Director Liu to prepare the best quality experimental consumables for us and maintain our experimental site."
Director Liu frowned even more tightly, "If it's more than ten or two hundred thousand, it will only allow you to use it for a few more months, and it will only be a drop in the bucket for your project."
"I'm sorry, Director Liu guessed wrong." Seraphina Shang curved his eyebrows, and although his expression was smiling, there was no emotion in his words.
"We have an investment of five million, which is enough to keep the laboratory running for another two years." Seraphina Shang said word by word.
After seeing Director Liu's expression change because of the amount, Seraphina Shang's mouth corners slightly raised, "Director Liu, you can withdraw the previous notice."
Director Liu stabilized his expression and tried his best to put on a fake smile, "There is investment, that's good."
When Director Liu was about to leave, Seraphina Shang added, "By the way, tell President Xue that we thank him for his trouble. We no longer need his investment."
Seraphina Shang is not a person without temper. If Finn Xue targets him for some weird reasons, it's fine. He will just pretend that he saw and heard nothing.
But if Finn Xue deliberately caused trouble for the entire experimental team because of himself, Seraphina Shang couldn't bear it.
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