Chapter 37: Judgment and Compensation

Lin Ke re-entered the review office.

Su Fei Lucia stood before Paro Wizard's desk, honest and respectful, not daring to be presumptuous.

This scene made Lin Ke feel deeply moved.

Only strength gives one confidence.

To avoid being looked down upon, one must possess extraordinary strength.

Lin Ke also stepped forward, standing before Paro Wizard's desk, with a step's distance between him and Su Fei Lucia.

"Linke Grand, it has been determined that your 'thesis' involves no academic plagiarism or copying, the format is proper, the wording appropriate, the review result is to approve it, and it will be published this afternoon."

Paro Wizard, with a solemn expression, read his judgment on this "thesis" dispute: "Su Fei Lucia, it has been determined that although your 'thesis' was independently completed, its inspiration came from Linke Grand, and during the experimental process you consulted Linke Grand's part-time work log for reference, the review result is that it is not suitable for public publication."

After finishing the judgment, Paro Wizard looked at the two and asked in a deep voice, "Do you have any objections to this judgment?"

"No!"

Lin Ke immediately replied firmly.

Su Fei Lucia's eyes flashed with a hint of reluctance, she hesitated slightly, then replied, "I will follow your judgment, Paro Wizard."

"Good."

Seeing that both had accepted his judgment, Paro Wizard lightly nodded and continued reading: "Given the special circumstances and the economic value of this new germination method for the Silver Star Flower, it is now decided that the rights to this new germination method for the Silver Star Flower shall be split 70-30, with 70% going to Linke Grand and 30% to Su Fei Lucia."

After a pause, Paro Wizard looked at the two and asked in a deep voice, "Do you have any objections to this judgment?"

"I will follow your judgment!"

Lin Ke still replied firmly.

To say that Lin Ke truly had no objection in his heart would be the utmost hypocrisy.

After all, it is the crystallization of his own wisdom, the fruit of his efforts; to give it away to others for nothing would be a shame.

But Lin Ke knows that the circumstances are stronger than the individual; facing Paro Wizard's judgment, who is superior in status, power, and strength, even if he had objections he must comply.

There is no room for negotiation.

So Lin Ke changed his wording, but without any hesitation.

"I will follow your judgment, respected Paro Wizard."

Su Fei Lucia this time was overjoyed; she had thought all her work was in vain.

Not only would she not receive the "credits," but her investment would also go down the drain.

Paro Wizard was very pleased with their attitudes.

He truly did not want to waste time on such a trivial matter, so he handled it quickly.

However, simply handling it this way, Linke Grand is undoubtedly at a loss.

Therefore, Paro Wizard added: "Su Fei Lucia, given that your inspiration came from Linke Grand and you consulted his work log during the experiment, I personally believe you should compensate Linke Grand with no less than ten standard Magic Stones. Are you willing?"

"Willing."

Su Fei Lucia did not expect this turn of events; she was happy a bit too early.

However, after a quick mental calculation she felt she still came out ahead, so she didn't dwell on it and readily agreed.

"Thank you, Paro Wizard."

This compensation was an unexpected delight for Lin Ke, offsetting some of his losses.

Paro Wizard truly understood the essence of giving a slap then a sweet date.

After this series of actions, the interests of both parties were balanced, and resentment was eliminated as much as possible.

"Good. The matter of the 'thesis' and compensation is thus settled."

Seeing that his will had been carried out and feeling satisfied, Paro Wizard moved on to the next item, asking: "Regarding this new germination method for the Silver Star Flower, how do you two plan to handle it? Linke Grand, you speak first."

Lin Ke immediately replied: "Reporting to Paro Wizard, I originally planned to apply for a 'patent' right after the 'thesis' is published, and then sell the patent at an opportune time."

Paro Wizard neither affirmed nor denied, turned to Su Fei Lucia, and asked: "What about your plan, Su Fei Lucia?"

Su Fei Lucia replied: "Reporting to Paro Wizard, I had also planned to apply for a 'patent' and then sell it to a trading company I have cooperated with."

"Hmm."

Paro Wizard nodded, without commenting on their plans, picked up two documents from the desk, handed one to each, and said: "This is a patent transfer agreement; the academy plans to purchase this new germination method for the Silver Star Flower, which offers three models: outright purchase, profit-sharing, or half purchase half profit-sharing. Please look at the details yourselves."

Lin Ke took the agreement and read it carefully, word by word.

The agreement's content is lengthy and comprehensive, and also very fair, safeguarding the basic interests of the patent holder.

If he agrees to an outright purchase, Lin Ke would receive a one-time payment of 300 × 0.7 = 210 standard Magic Stones;

if he opts for profit-sharing, Lin Ke would receive a 0.1% profit share continuously for ten years;

if he chooses half outright purchase half profit-sharing, Lin Ke would receive a one-time payment of 150 × 0.7 = 105 standard Magic Stones, plus a 0.1% profit share for five years.

The profit-sharing returns are undoubtedly far greater than the outright purchase.

But Lin Ke chose the half outright purchase half profit-sharing option, sacrificing some long-term gains to meet his immediate need for Magic Stones.

"Have you thought it through?"

After hearing Lin Ke's decision, Paro Wizard kindly reminded him.

"I have thought it through!"

Lin Ke replied with absolute certainty, then immediately checked the half outright purchase half profit-sharing option on the agreement and signed his name.

Su Fei Lucia chose the profit-sharing model, which offers the highest and most considerable returns.

The trading company she had mentioned earlier, intending to sell the "patent," is none other than the one under the Lucia Family.

As a key cultivator of the Lucia Family, Su Fei does not lack pocket money in Magic Stones.

Being able to have longer-term, more considerable returns, she would certainly not shortsightedly choose outright purchase.

The patent transfer agreement exists in two copies; Paro Wizard signed and stamped four documents, then scanned the agreement documents into the office smart brain for storage.

Soon, Lin Ke felt the vibration of his portable smart brain.

Taking a look, it was exactly the notice of receipt for 105 standard first-grade Magic Stones.

Once he returns to the dormitory and takes the Magic Stone from the mailbox, he'll become a proper 'little rich man'.

All right, you can leave. Su Fei. Lu Qi Ya, remember to compensate the Magic Stone to Linke Grand.

Pa Luo Wizard gave a final reminder, then ended work and issued the expulsion order.

Sorry to disturb you, Pa Luo Wizard. Goodbye.

Lin Ke bowed to Pa Luo Wizard, said his farewells, and withdrew from the review office.

Su Fei. Lu Qi Ya had originally planned to say goodbye verbally, but seeing Lin Ke do that, she could only follow suit and bow.

Leaving the office, Su Fei glared fiercely at Lin Ke, pulled two small boxes from her pocket, tossed them into his hand, and strode off with her head held high.

Lin Ke flicked the box, a cold smile touching the corner of his mouth.

This grudge has been forged!

(End of chapter)