Chapter 94 1/2

Sheng Quan’s negotiation team arrived at the research institute. As they approached the entrance, they were met with stern-faced soldiers guarding the door.

They thought to themselves, “Sometimes we really forget that the company we work for is an entertainment company.”

Generally, when people in Huaxia see fully armed military and police, their first reaction is “so cool” or “feels secure.” But when they remember that they are here for negotiations…

They represent Starlight, Sheng Director.

Regardless of who the “opponent” is, they must remain professional. From the moment they received the call until now, they had been diligently organizing relevant information. Even in the car just now, they were studying and memorizing. They were confident.

While they couldn’t help but feel curious and excited, they maintained a calm and composed expression on their faces, as if they were not surprised by the scene at all.

Although in their minds, they were questioning, “Are those real guns? What kind of equipment is that? It looks very cautious.”

On the surface, the head of the negotiation team smiled lightly and calmly handed over their credentials. “These are our credentials.”

They even checked the credentials and fingerprints and compared faces. It felt strangely exciting to participate in such a grand event.

After the inspection, they were allowed in. Holding briefcases, they followed the military personnel, walking on the spacious road. With soldiers stationed every ten steps, it was indeed a well-prepared stance of “not even a mosquito can fly in.” They felt a mix of excitement and subtle pride.

How could they not feel proud that the company they served could directly negotiate with the government?

…Although it was a bit strange to negotiate compensation and benefits with the country based on a research result, the bonus tripled!

Sheng Quan saw her negotiation team members from afar, all energetic, composed, and with determined steps. They exuded a confident appearance.

She had been worried that the team, mainly engaged in business negotiations, might not be up to the task.

Sheng Director nodded appreciatively in her heart: These outstanding talents that I carefully selected and cultivated are truly reliable!

Reliable!

With the professional negotiation team in action, Sheng Quan successfully retreated to the background.

While holographic technology underwent detailed testing again by experts, the negotiation teams began a lengthy process that would last for a week.

This was normal. Although both sides were sincere, the matter was significant, and there were many details. It was impossible to settle everything with a thirty-minute discussion.

For example, Starlight Entertainment originally had a comprehensive holographic operation plan. Should they continue with this plan? If yes, which specific aspects of holographic technology could they use as the main focus or branch?

What areas could they delve into deeply? What areas were related to military matters? The country would certainly continue to research, but this involved the existing results and the researchers who had participated in the process.

Sheng Quan was willing to let people go, but the problem arose. The protagonist of this matter, Ningzhou, didn’t want to leave.

This exceeded everyone’s expectations.

After all, after spending two days with Ningzhou, anyone could see his extreme dedication to research.

His previous health issues weren’t due to a lack of exercise, but because he followed rules and regulations in other matters, forgetting to eat and rest when engrossed in research was a common occurrence.

Later, after Sheng Quan invested in him, assigned him five assistants, and had his two senior brothers keep an eye on him, he became healthier and regained a rosy complexion.

Throughout, Ningzhou gave the impression that, as long as he had a suitable research environment, he would willingly go.

“Don’t you always want to join a government department?” Ningzhou’s two senior brothers were puzzled. “I remember the teacher saying that it’s your dream.”

Such a dream wasn’t uncommon among students at C University.

“It is a dream.”

After two years of getting along, Ningzhou’s relationship with his senior brothers had improved. He no longer avoided eye contact when talking to or interacting with them.

However, at this moment, he nervously avoided eye contact and, beneath the well-nourished, fair, and rosy complexion, showed some confusion.

“I don’t want to. I don’t want to leave.”

After saying this, he turned around and faced the wall, refusing to turn back.

This was a clear display of nervousness and unease.

In the past, when Ningzhou had such emotions, he would not receive any response. He had experienced this nervous and panicked feeling many times during his childhood, but he never received any care from his family.

With a communication barrier and emotional difficulties, he hadn’t realized that everything was different now.

“It’s okay, it’s okay. If you don’t want to go, you won’t.”

As soon as the comforting words of the two senior brothers were spoken, one of Ningzhou’s five assistants, who had been by his side all along, appeared.

“Rest assured, it will be based on your wishes.”

While saying this, the assistant handed Ningzhou his phone.

Sheng Quan had no intention of forcing Ningzhou to change his phone (although this phone was really slow). She had bought him a phone case, at least partially concealing the scratches on the back.

Once the phone was in his hands, Ningzhou, who had just shown signs of unrest, was quickly comforted.

He carefully touched the cat pattern on the phone case, willing to turn back around. The assistant took the opportunity to ask him, “Do you want to work in a government department?”

Ningzhou nodded silently.

Assistant: “Are you worried that the new environment will be too unfamiliar?”

Ningzhou shook his head.

He raised his head again, carefully holding the phone in his hand, and looked towards the conference room. “Where’s Director Sheng?”

Assistant: “Director Sheng will be here in a moment. It’s the same if you tell me.”

Ningzhou looked at him, then lowered his head again. “Not the same.”

Assistant: “…”

Ah, Ningzhou’s way of speaking remains the same.

Fortunately, Sheng Quan usually came to check in every day, and it didn’t take long for her to appear with a cup of lemon water.

Communication with her was always straightforward, and this mode of communication was quite refreshing.

Sheng Quan directly asked, “They said you don’t want to leave. Why is that? Isn’t it your life goal?”

Ningzhou looked at her. At this moment, he was willing to put down his phone, but he couldn’t give a reason himself. “I just don’t want to leave.”

Sheng Quan could see through it. “Do you feel like the project isn’t finished yet?”

Ningzhou thought for a moment and nodded. “I promised you to mass-produce it.”

“Within half a year, I can complete it.”

Finally realizing why he didn’t want to leave, Ningzhou was somewhat happy and persistent. “We agreed on this.”

The “we” referred to him and Sheng Quan.

The “they” naturally referred to the national research department he had always longed for.

Sheng Quan found it surprising that Ningzhou thought this way.

It was normal to have such thoughts. Ningzhou had Asperger’s syndrome, and while this condition had a significant impact on his social interactions, it also made his thoughts purer than others in a sense.

One and two were clearly defined in his mind.