Compared to the initial 10% handout, this figure has tripled. It seems the Xia family is really getting angry over the stock price plummeting due to the vaccine's inability to be marketed.

Xia's mother, Su Yuerui, glanced at her indifferently, her tone filled with the arrogance of almsgiving, "Haven't you been clamoring for a large sum of money to invest in your small zoo? The patent share after the vaccine is released will be enough for you to open another large pet hospital."

Xia Cheng was very satisfied with Xia Zhining's surprised reaction and added, "This profit margin is much higher than the conventional patent licensing in the industry."

Xia Zhining closed the contract, looked up at the three people, and raised the corners of her lips slightly. Her tone was understated but every word was clear:

"I want 100% of the profits, all mine."

As soon as these words were spoken, the three people from the Xia family froze in place, and the air seemed to freeze.

Xia Cheng seemed to have heard something out of the ordinary, and his voice suddenly rose: "Aren't you asking for too much?!"

"Do you want our Xia family to spend money and effort for you for free, and just work for nothing?"

He seemed to have regained his confidence, and his tone became aggressive again: "Don't forget, it's only our Xia family that provides you with R&D support and development channels!"

“Without us, who will help you sell vaccines? Your precious vaccines will just rot in your hands!”

Su Yuerui's eyes darkened slightly as she carefully examined Xia Zhining's expression, trying to discern whether what she had just said was just an impulsive remark or if she really meant it.

She slowed down her tone and said with a somewhat caring tone, "Zhi Ning, we've also noticed some news online recently. I heard that you... accidentally injured the red-crowned crane, a national first-class protected animal?"

As time is needed to track down the spy's superiors, the police have not yet issued an official notice on the red-crowned crane poisoning incident.

At present, only Jiangcheng University and the Municipal Wildlife Rescue Station have made a brief explanation to the public, saying that the red-crowned crane was injured after accidentally ingesting a foreign object.

Since then, various conspiracy theories have been rampant on the Internet, and many netizens have questioned the official statement, believing that this was a hype and concealment jointly carried out by Jiangcheng University in order to make Xia Zhining famous.

Su Yuerui raised her chin slightly, her tone carrying a hint of almsgiving superiority: "As for the negative online opinions, I can definitely use my connections to hire a professional online media company to help you dispel them."

The Su family behind her is involved in the entertainment industry and does have close ties with many marketing companies.

Xia Zhining simply smiled faintly, her eyes clear and frank: "The poisoning of the red-crowned crane has nothing to do with me. I don't need your meaningless 'help' to make a fuss."

She never cares about online gossip.

What's more, my brother revealed that yesterday he had successfully captured three online accomplices based on the clues provided by the arrested spy.

If I'm not mistaken, a police report on the red-crowned crane poisoning incident will be officially released today.

The official statement is the most direct clarification of public opinion.

Su Yuerui's lips curled with a hint of sarcasm, and her tone was condescending, "Don't be so stubborn. I know you're eager to outdo Qingqing at the opening ceremony, but no matter how much you want to be famous, you shouldn't joke with the lives of nationally protected animals."

She shook her head slightly, feigning regret. "The 'Hundred Birds Paying Homage to the Phoenix' scene was quite impressive, but then they turned around and made the red-crowned cranes faint. Isn't that just shooting themselves in the foot?"

Changing the subject, Su Yuerui acted condescendingly again: "If you want to market yourself, just say so."

"I can definitely help you create all kinds of likable personalities and make both your vaccines and zoos popular!"

As she spoke, she made a phone call on the spot and deliberately pressed the speakerphone button, flashing Xia Zhining a confident smile: "Do you believe it? With just one phone call from me, I can instantly 'clear your name' and make you the target of online adoration?"

A respectful male voice came from the other end of the phone: "Boss Su, what do you want?"

Su Yuerui glanced at Xia Zhining and deliberately raised her voice: "Help me prepare a plan for Xia Zhining to get out of jail. The theme is to help her whitewash the crime of harming nationally protected animals."