Chapter 5 World One [5]
The little incident at noon was quickly forgotten by everyone. After Professor Lin clearly stated that he would help the students pass on the gifts, Shi Xiang did not continue to mention giving gifts to investors.
Shang Siyu bets that Shi Xiang will not sell his information for profit, but this does not mean that she will take the initiative to tell Shi Xiang the relevant news.
After thinking about what Jing Ke said to him, Shang Siyu subconsciously paid attention to Shi Xiang's whereabouts.
Later, she discovered that Shi Xiang was more keen on working overtime than usual these days. Regardless of whether it was a weekday or not, he was the last one to leave the laboratory every day.
This can be understood as Shi Xiang's emphasis on the progress of the experiment, or it can be understood as he needs a laboratory without other people so that he can do something away from the eyes and ears.
Shang Siyu didn't have any skills in eavesdropping or tracking, so he just asked the security guard at the door a few questions as a casual chat, and the rest of the time was no different from usual.
One day, two days, and soon it was the third day.
Shi Xiang, who had not been able to get any news, could not help it. He took advantage of Professor Lin's absence to give a lecture and found Shang Siyu under the pretext of exchanging ideas about the progress of the experiment. He asked the question seemingly casually.
Shi Xiang flipped through the report and asked, "Junior, how did you find that investment boss? Did the professor give you his contact information?"
"Not really, it's just a coincidence." Shang Siyu laughed and did not reveal the news directly.
"What's wrong? Is it inconvenient for you to tell me? I don't have any other ideas, I'm just a little curious." Shi Xiang said, showing what he thought was a considerate expression, "If it's inconvenient, just pretend that I didn't say anything just now."
"It's not inconvenient, I just feel it's not nice to say it out loud." Shang Siyu carefully observed the expression on Shi Xiang's face.
Since he had already guessed it in his heart, Shi Xiang's acting seemed a bit poor, and the guilt in his eyes was extremely obvious to Shang Siyu.
"Why is it not good?" Shi Xiang raised an eyebrow. "Is there something wrong with the investment?"
"Hmm..." Shang Siyu showed a hesitant look, "Actually, the investment money has something to do with me. The investor can be considered my relative. I used some personal connections, and the other party also knew the teacher, so I was able to get the investment money."
"Brother Shi, please keep this news a secret for me. I don't want anyone else to know." Shang Siyu lowered his voice and pleaded, "My relative wants to keep a low profile."
Shi Xiang was stunned when he heard this. So this money was invested by the schoolmate's relatives? If he used this information to exchange for money, would it affect the schoolmate?
"Don't worry, junior, I won't tell anyone else in the lab." Shi Xiang said, his guilty conscience becoming apparent in his tone.
It was just a piece of news. Besides the junior and the professor, there must be other people who knew about it. Even if I didn't say it now, the investor behind it would have to come forward after the project made a major breakthrough.
Shang Siyu's heart sank, but his face didn't show any flaws. Instead, he looked relieved. "Thank you, Brother. The data we obtained from this experiment..."
After chatting about experimental data for a while, Shi Xiang planned to find an excuse to leave.
"Senior Brother Shi, you have been staying in the lab very late every day recently. Have you encountered any problems?" When Shi Xiang wanted to leave, Shang Siyu stopped him.
"If we encounter any problems, we can pool our wisdom and work together to find a solution." Shang Siyu said seriously.
If you have any difficulties, just speak up. If one person can't solve it, can't a group of people solve it?
Shi Xiang smiled. He did not understand the deeper meaning behind Shang Siyu's words, but was worried that he would reveal a flaw. After responding perfunctorily twice, he returned to his workbench.
Shang Siyu pursed her lips and secretly paid attention to the other party's movements.
Shi Xiang stayed in the laboratory for less than ten minutes before finding an excuse to leave. He came back about an hour later, looking like he had been out for a while, and his expression was more relaxed than when he left.
[It seems like you lost.] Jing Ke's voice appeared at the right time.
[Did you notice that he promised you that he would keep it secret from people in the lab, but he didn't promise you that he would keep it secret from people outside the lab.]
[Finally, you hinted that you could help him solve some of his problems, but he didn't seem to catch it.]
"Jing Ke." Shang Siyu called out this name for the first time.
【What's wrong? 】
"Why would Shi Xiang do this? If he needed money, why didn't he ask us and the teachers for help?" Shang Siyu said with a hint of understanding. "The project can be monetized in as little as three months. Why can't he wait?"
[Perhaps he wasn't so confident that the project would be successful in three months.]
I've already mentioned the other reasons. Not everyone has Professor Lin's character, and not everyone thinks the same way as you.
[Of course, it's also possible that Shi Xiang simply wants the money. I found an extra amount in his account. Would you like to know the amount?]
"How much is it?" Shang Siyu wanted to know how much their two years of friendship were worth in Shi Xiang's eyes.
【Eighty thousand.】Jing Ke gave the answer.
"Eighty thousand?" Shang Siyu was stunned for a moment and didn't say anything for a long time.
What's wrong? Do you think this amount is too little? 】
Shang Siyu denied it, "No, it's not a small amount. According to the current subsidies and wages, it will take more than half a year to save up 80,000 yuan."
"You're right. Human nature can't stand the test." Shang Siyu sighed. "A piece of news that barely affects me can be exchanged for 80,000 yuan. What a good deal."
Do you regret making the bet?
"No, the information I gave was not true. It can be considered as mutual deception." Shang Siyu quickly adjusted his mentality.
As early as when Jing Ke said that there was something wrong with Shi Xiang, Shang Siyu had actually been making preparations. After getting this result in the end, he felt that it was as he expected.
"Xue Fan and I have been neighbors for many years. I know Xue Fan's family situation well, and he should know mine too." Shang Siyu analyzed carefully. With preparation, she was not such a stupid person.
Shang Siyu: "My mother is an elementary school music teacher, she can't afford that much money. Her relationship with my grandparents is not so good, she only comes over during the Chinese New Year."
Shang Siyu: "As for my father, he died nineteen years ago. At first, his colleagues would come to visit us, but it's been nineteen years now. It's great that the police come to visit us once a year. My relationship with those uncles is not that good."
[Are you trying to tell me that Xue Fan knows you're lying?]
"Maybe he'll think I have a good relationship with those uncles and start to suspect them." Shang Siyu said seriously, "Those uncles have basically been promoted. If Xue Fan wants to threaten them, I definitely won't be the one who regrets it."
"Shang Siyu, I have to admit, I underestimated you. You actually thought of what happened next and set a trap for Xue Fan."
"I'm a researcher, sure, but I'm not a nerd," Shang Siyu emphasized to Jing Ke. "Being a member of the lab, is that enough to prove that my IQ isn't low?"
[Yes, but people like Shi Xiang are also members of the laboratory.]
Shang Siyu was speechless, but still tried to save face, "Then he and I are different. I was chosen by the teacher from the beginning, and Shi Xiang joined later when the enrollment was expanded."
[You're right. So, Mr. Shang, you have a high IQ, so are you going to continue your research?]
Jing Ke's voice revealed obvious joy. Having a smart trading partner was very good news for him. It was much better than having a simple trading partner.
"I will, just wait and see." Shang Siyu snorted, put aside the useless thoughts, and focused on the next experiment.
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Shang Siyu didn't know what Xue Fan did after getting the wrong information, but she only knew that the research progress of the project was faster than she expected.
The project, which was originally scheduled to be completed in three months, achieved gratifying results on the 66th day after the funds were in place.
Everyone in the lab was very excited and repeated the experiment twice with trepidation.
After both experiments were successful, cheers filled every corner.
"Teacher, we succeeded! We really did it!" Senior Mei couldn't control her emotions and hugged Professor Lin and started screaming.
Considering how hard everyone had worked during this period, Professor Lin did not mind the students' offense. Instead, he let them cheer for a while before knocking on the table.
"Okay, the success of the experiment does not mean the end of the project. Those who want to write papers should write papers, and those who want to apply for patents should apply for patents. Don't let any problems arise at this last minute." Professor Lin said with a straight face.
The more critical the moment, the more important it is to remain steady. It is not uncommon to fail at the last moment.
Professor Lin’s words were very useful. The students immediately returned to their seats and began the final finishing work.
After seeing that the students had calmed down, Professor Lin nodded slightly, then waved to Shang Siyu, indicating that he should come to the office for a detailed discussion.
"Teacher." Shang Siyu had an obvious smile on his face.
"Well, you should know what I'm going to say, right?" Professor Lin asked. Looking at the student who helped her at the critical moment, her attitude was very gentle.
"Well, I've made up my mind. I plan to set up a company," Shang Siyu said seriously. "Teacher, I've read relevant information. Our research is the only one that can achieve neural signal-controlled prosthetic limbs. As long as we have the patents and technology, we won't have to worry about lack of investment."
Professor Lin nodded. "Since you already have an idea, go for it. As an investor, you have the first right to use the patent."
"But if that happens, the news that you're the investor will be announced to all members of the lab," Professor Lin added. "You should be prepared, right?"
Shang Siyu hummed and replied with a smile, "Don't worry, teacher. I have already booked a private room. I will treat everyone to a big dinner tonight and have prepared gifts."
Professor Lin showed a satisfied look, and after giving a few instructions, he released Shang Siyu.
【Congratulations, I also have good news for you. 】
Shang Siyu: "What news?"
Xue Fan's company's construction site failed a fire inspection and will have to shut down for two weeks to rectify the situation. He expects this will be a very stressful time.
Shang Siyu was stunned for a moment, but soon figured out the connection and laughed, "It seems he is convinced that I have a connection with those uncles, and he acted impulsively."
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