Chapter 78: 78

Chapter 78 Indirectly Funding

 

It wasn’t a lie when Leo mentioned having dinner together. A few days ago, he had discussed it with several executives of the company. The company just began growing, the current executives would be the company’s future pillar. So, it’s important to have good team building.

 

As the people in the hall were dispersing, Peter took the initiative to suppress his spidey sense. Therefore, he failed to detect Leo, who was listening to his conversation with Otto, by the side.

 

When Peter saw Leo, he thought Leo just arrived.

 

Although Leo treated him cordially as his employee and even invited him to join the dinner, Peter felt he was not going to stay in El Tech Company, he might as well be direct about it to avoid disappointing Leo’s heart.

 

“Mr. Erwin, thank you for your compliment. I just did my best to accomplish my work.”

 

Peter thanked modestly before adding, “Besides, I’m not preparing to join tonight’s dinner. Also, Mr. Erwin, please don’t be mad. I’m actually not planning to work for El Tech Company in the future.”

 

Afterward, he immediately explained, “Mr. Erwin, I didn’t mean El Tech Company is inadequate but I just have my own interest to focus on. Moreover, I’m grateful for your recognition and appreciation but I’m really unable to remain in your company.”

 

Leo was amused by Peter’s seriousness, it was hard for anyone to be angered by his adorable seriousness. Besides, Leo had no reason to be angry since Peter did not sign any labor contract with El Tech Company.

 

“Peter, I’m already aware you’re not willing to stay in El Tech Company. A week had passed yet you hadn’t submitted any formal resume or cover letter to the H.R. I’m mentally prepared for it.”

 

Scratching his head, Peter laughed awkwardly showing his apology once more.

 

Leo stroked his chin, pondering, and continued, “I invited you to the dinner was me indirectly trying to make you stay behind. In fact, I admire your capability and working style, I believe you’ll accomplish great achievements in El Tech Company. But everyone has their aspirations since you have something you want to do, then I won’t force you.”

 

Pulling out an envelope, Leo handed it to Peter, “Your speech today was great, this is the payment you deserved. I was planning to give it to you during dinner since you’re unwilling, I’ll give it to you now. Here’s a total of two thousand dollars, the extra was the bonus I promised you.”

 

Peter felt it was too much nonetheless his hands still honestly accepted it. “Thank you for your generosity, Mr. Erwin.”

 

With these two thousand, he wouldn’t have to worry about his living expenses and rent for the next two or three months. He could even buy a decent gift for Mary Jane.

 

“Peter, can you introduce this gentleman to me?” Otto, who was being ignored, could not resist announcing his presence. 

 

Peter suddenly remembered Otto and hurriedly introduced Leo to Otto, “Dr. Octavius, this is Mr. Leo Erwin. The real person-in-charge for El Tech Company. Mr. Erwin, this is Dr. Otto Octavius, a lecturer from my university.”

 

Proactively, Otto greeted and shook Leo’s hand full of enthusiasm. Leo accidentally discovered, for some reason, that Otto’s hand was slightly powerless.

 

“Peter, is he the university professor whom you work with as a lab assistant, as Miss Jane mentioned before?”

 

“That’s right, Dr. Octavius is an excellent researcher. I’ve been working with him during my university years.“

 

Leo already had an estimation, when he heard Peter’s affirmation, he immediately asked, “But Peter, I heard from Miss Jane last time that the research you’re a part of was facing some funding issues to the point it was unable to carry on.”

 

Without waiting for Peter’s answer, Leo smiled at Otto, “Dr. Octavius, is that true? Maybe I can provide you some help?”

 

Seeing Leo nonchalantly handing out two thousand dollars to Peter, some thoughts emerged in Otto’s heart. Otherwise, it was impossible for him to request Peter introduce Leo to him, not to mention greet Leo with full of passion.

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It was evident every successful researcher’s personality was haughty and proud, they would never suppress nor befriend anyone. Being pushed to the brink by the funding issue, Otto had no choice but to do so. Besides, he had his reasons to continue the research.

 

It was as if a meat pie fell from the sky when Leo suddenly mentioned providing help. With Otto’s personality, it was difficult for him to be subtle.

 

Additionally, Otto feared Leo would give up on providing help to him if he beat around the bushes.

 

Therefore, Otto said bluntly, “Does Mr. Erwin means you’re going to fund me to help me continue my research? Then, I’m very grateful for that.”

 

Leo was startled, the speech he had prepared was stuffed right back down to his throat. Failing to recognize Otto’s desire for money, Leo even prepared a speech to convince Otto to accept his aid.

 

However, this also proved how significant this research was to Otto. Since Otto was proactively requesting Leo’s aid, naturally Leo needed to act the opposite, suitably showing his distress.

 

Because people tend to treat others’ help for granted and feel that the other should, instead, be grateful to help.

 

This was one of the few philosophies of life Leo learned in his past life.

 

“Dr. Octavius, you’re right. I do have a plan for this, But it’s more of Peter that I’m willing to help.”

 

Giving a nice card to Peter without batting an eyelid, Leo added, “Besides, please don’t be in a rush first. I plan to invest in your research project. However, I need a comprehensive understanding and inspection of your project before deciding the amount to invest. Please take note, it’s investing not funding. You should know, I’m a businessman, so I need to know how much profit your research can bring for me.” Smiling, Leo consoled Otto and answered his question ambiguously. 

 

Otto calmed down before finally reacting, private investment and government funding were different. Private investments were a hundred percent aiming for profits.

 

As a university professor and a researcher, the reason Otto carried out his research was not for money. Thus, he honestly answered, “I don’t know whether or not my research can bring profits, after all, as a researcher, I don’t care about its commercial value. However, I can describe to you what my research is about. I believe Mr. Erwin, you can make the judgment yourself.”

 

Therefore, Otto introduced his research to Leo in detail. As if applying for funding, Otto methodically explained to Leo the starting point of his research, the current progress of his research, and the final expected results.

 

Carefully listening to Otto’s description, Leo realized this universe’s Doc Ock was different from the one he knew in the movie.

 

This universe’s Doc Ock was less prideful and sincerely treated Peter as a student. Besides, his research was not related to the uncontrollable tritium nuclear reactor, instead, he focused on prostheses that could be controlled with human nerve signals.

 

Although in his past life, Leo had seen various adaptations of Otto, Otto would become Doc Ock ultimately. So, based on the trend of Otto’s villainizing, Leo felt Otto was not speaking the truth.

 

Therefore, Leo pondered for a while before asking, “Dr. Octavius, I happen to be knowledgeable in machinery. How about you give me a tour of your laboratory? This way I can have a more intuitive assessment and judgment of your research’s commercial value.”

 

Hearing this, Otto immediately invited Leo to visit his laboratory now since it was just before noon, it was still very early in the day.

 

Leo nodded, indicating his agreement. He was preparing to call Bucky, who was in El Building, to accompany him to visit Dr. Octavius’s laboratory. The reason for calling Bucky was naturally for security.

 

Otherwise, what if Otto suddenly joined the dark side and stabbed Leo with his four tentacles? Who should Leo complain to?

 

Hearing Leo was going to invest in Dr. Octavius‘s research, Peter was elated and was evidently preparing to accompany Leo to the laboratory. Hence, the three of them were discussing and were about to leave.

 

Just before they were leaving, some ruckus happened on the west side of the hall.

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