Free Web NovelChapter 261: Chapter 192: Huge Explosion of Study Coins and Research Coins! _3
Xu Chao had no choice but to step in and deliberately disturb the robot’s shopping to test its stress responses, meanwhile providing explanations to the crowd.
The robot’s shopping list consisted of ten items, and, given the size of the supermarket, it took quite a bit of time to acquire everything. Eventually, however, it completed the task and arrived at the designated checkout area.
Of course, having the robot queue and pay for itself isn’t possible yet, as the technology isn’t quite there.
And that was the end of the testing phase.
The next step was to negotiate technical support and licensing agreements with companies interested in the technology.
In this regard, Zhao Yi simply handed over the reins to the Intelligent Automation Laboratory. They are, after all, the pros at tech discussions and would work as the best ’technology intermediaries.’ A slight concession on their part wouldn’t hurt.
Xu Chao would also be fully involved and would provide ongoing technical support to the partner companies.
Even though the Robot Dynamic Recognition Technology had been developed and in place, that didn’t mean Xu Chao had nothing else on his plate. On the contrary, he was busier than ever.
Unlike selling vegetables, selling technology requires ongoing support. It was a given that companies implementing the technology would encounter a series of issues. Even with a direct tech transfer, problems were bound to arise.
Xu Chao and Zhao Yi were discussing whether or not they needed to employ more staff and form a bona fide company if they were to provide tech support to these companies.
Zhao Yi’s take on it was pretty straightforward: "Well, we’ll cross that bridge when we come to it."
Zhao Yi preferred to leave the decision-making and operations to Xu Chao and the lab, and he just focused on making the money. And if they took a small cut, that was fine with him.
He could make more by getting involved directly, but the time cost outweighed the potential gains. He could just as well develop a new technology and didn’t need to worry about making an extra buck.
What mattered more to Zhao Yi was the system. The ’Robot Shopping System’ mission was a success, garnering him additional Research Coins and an academic reputation boost. A slew of notifications popped up on the system--
[Robot Shopping System completed.]
[Research Coin +4.]
[Academic reputation boost!]
[Research Coin +4.]
[Academic reputation boost, Study Coin +400.]
[Computer Science Category, Robot Shopping System, Mission Completed!]
[Study Coin +1000.] freēwēbηovel.c૦m
[Research Coin +10.]
In one fell swoop, 1400 Study Coins were credited and 18 Research Coins were added.
A bonanza!
His account on the system was fast closing in on 6000 Study Coins. While it was still 12000 short of what he needed to upgrade his next skill, the influx was impressive.
He also had 136 Research Coins by then.
The number might not seem high, but compared to Study Coins, Research Coins don’t get used up as quickly. Even if he were to use them non-stop, 24/7, the 136 Coins would last him for five days, and that scenario was unlikely.
A sense of fulfillment washed over Zhao Yi.
Now, he was just waiting for a word from Xu Chao and the lab. Life had gotten a little easier for him.
The next day, Zhao Yi reported to the Biomedical Research Institute. He was there to read a biomedical research paper to gather an idea of how such papers are typically written, preparing to start on his ’Myocarditis Medical Hypothesis’ paper.
The purpose of this paper would be primarily to kick-start his biological scientific research and undertake the tasks in life’s third stage.
To his surprise, he was greeted with a lot of warmth.
"Zhao Yi is here!"
A middle-aged man he didn’t recognize welcomed him enthusiastically at the lobby, "Are you here to learn? I’m Zhang Zhenfeng. Let’s go to my lab!"
"I’ll explain my experimental procedure in detail. My experiment is very interesting; it’s about liver cirrhosis in mice!"
Zhao Yi was a bit perplexed.
"Zhao Yi!"
Another voice hailed him. It was Director Han from the first floor. Han Hui was a female researcher in her forties, a bit timid in nature. Every time she saw Zhao Yi, she would just smile and wouldn’t utter a word.
But not this time.
Han Hui snubbed Zhang Zhenfeng and grabbed Zhao Yi by the arm, leading him away, "To my lab!"
Sister!
Auntie!
What’s going on?
Am I going to get—"
Zhang Zhenfeng protested in frustration, "Director Han, it’s only fair if we respect who got here first."
Han Hui turned around to retort, "Zhao Yi is a promising talent in Biomedicine, a national-level asset. I want to teach him something. What are you doing, showing him your experiment? What’s so interesting about your experiment?"
Three-pointer!
Zhang Zhenfeng wanted to say ’I also want to teach him something’ but thought better of it, considering his rank and Han Hui’s nature.
So, instead, Zhao Yi spoke up.
He couldn’t afford to risk anything, given Han Hui’s indecipherable actions, as he valued his body. A handsome man, like him, had to be extremely careful outside.
And, above all, this was the Biomedical Research Institute.
There might not be dangerous viruses and bacteria lurking around, but still, some hazardous things existed. One wrong move and a needle prick could lead to fainting. Not out of the ordinary.
Zhao Yi took a deep breath and said, "I’m here for Zhang Wei."
"I know," Han Hui calmly tried to appease him. "It’s understandable for a young man to be infatuated. But Zhang Wei is too old for you."
"If you want a girlfriend, I have some attractive female students. The youngest one is in her early twenties."
"..."
"Most of them know you, and they’ve often talked about you. I can make arrangements so they can skip the dating part. This way, you can focus on studying and doing research. Your kind of talent should be completely devoted to research. Dating is a waste of time!"
"..."
Skip the dating part? What does that mean? freeωebnovēl.c૦m
Zhao Yi suddenly realized that Han Hui wasn’t all that awkward, and she actually looked a lot kinder and friendlier.
Ahem, yes.
Of course, Han had to be mistaken!
He had no intentions of dating Zhang Wei, and he was not someone who’d just go with anyone!
