The Super God Mechanic in American Manga

Chapter 78

Li Ao said that he wanted to have a dinner together at night, not just talking nonsense, but he had already discussed it with several key management members a few days ago.

The company has just started now, and the current key management members will be the mainstay of the company in the future, so it is very important to do a good job in team building.

Because the venue was on the way to the meeting, and people were coming and going, Peter took the initiative to suppress his spider sense.

So he didn't realize that Leo had actually stood not far away for a while, listening to the conversation between him and Otto.

When Peter saw Leo, he thought he had just come over.

At this time, I heard Li Ao inviting me to have dinner at night, as if he was treating his employees as cordially as he did.

Peter felt that since he didn't want to stay in El Technology Company any longer, he might as well make it clear now, so as not to disappoint Leo's respect.

"Mr. Erwin, thank you for your praise. I just tried my best to complete what I should do today."

Peter smiled modestly, and continued,
"In addition, I am not going to participate in the dinner party tonight.

And, Mr. Erwin, don't be angry, I don't actually plan to work for Erwin in the future. "

After Peter finished speaking, he hastily explained again:
"Mr. Irwin, I don't mean to say that there is anything wrong with Ern Technology, I just have things I'm interested in to do.

In addition, thank you very much for your recognition and appreciation for me these days, but I really can't stay in your company. "

Li Ao laughed at Peter's earnest explanation, and this cute earnest look probably wouldn't make anyone angry.

Besides, Leo has no reason to be angry. After all, Peter has not signed any labor contract with El Technology.

"Peter, you don't want to continue working at ElTech, but I already knew that.

More than a week has passed, and you haven't submitted a formal resume and cover letter to the HR department. I'm already mentally prepared. "

Peter smiled awkwardly and scratched his head, expressing his apology again.

Li Ao stroked his chin and thought for a while, then said:

"I just invited you to have dinner together at night, it's my tactful way to keep you for a while.

In fact, I am very optimistic about your ability and work style, and I believe that you will be able to achieve something in Eltech in the future.

But everyone has their own aspirations. Since you have something you want to do, I won't force you. "

Leo took out an envelope from his pocket and handed it to Peter,

"You spoke well today, here is your due reward.

Originally, I planned to give it to you when we had dinner together at night, but since you don't want to go, I'll give it to you now.

Here is a total of two thousand dollars, and the extra is the bonus I promised you. "

Although Peter thought in his heart that the money was too much, he took the envelope with both hands very honestly and put it in his arms.

"Thank you for your generosity, Mr. Erwin."

With these two thousand dollars, at least his living expenses and rent for the next two or three months can be found.

Even a decent gift for Mary Jane.

"Peter, can you introduce this gentleman to me?"

Otto, who was standing next to him, had been left alone by Peter and Leo for a long time, and couldn't help but voluntarily made a sound to show his presence.

Only then did Peter remember Otto, and he suddenly realized that he quickly introduced Otto and Leo.

"Dr. Octavius, this is Mr. Leo Irvine, he is the actual person in charge of the El Technology Company.

Mr. Erwin, this is Dr. Otto Octavius, one of my college teachers. "

Otto took the initiative to say hello to Leo, and then shook hands warmly.

Li Ao found unexpectedly that for some unknown reason, Otto's palm was a little weak.

"Peter, is this the same university professor that Miss Jane mentioned last time, where you were a research assistant?"

"Yes, Professor Octavius ​​is an excellent scientific research scholar. I have worked with him since I was in college."

Li Ao already had a draft in his heart. Hearing Peter's affirmative answer at this moment, he asked directly:

"But last time I heard Miss Jane say that there are some problems with the funding of the scientific research project you participated in, Peter, and even the research cannot be carried on."

Leo didn't wait for Peter to answer, he turned his head to Otto and said with a smile,
"Dr. Octavius, is that true? Wonder if I can be of some help to you?"

Ever since Otto saw that Leo had given Peter two thousand dollars in unambiguous distress, he had already had some thoughts in his heart.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have asked Peter to introduce Leo's identity, and he wouldn't have greeted Leo enthusiastically.

You must know that most of the successful scientific research scholars are proud and self-reliant. They will neither take the initiative to suppress anyone nor take the initiative to curry favor with anyone.

Otto was also forced to do nothing by funding issues, and he also had a reason to continue researching this project.

At this time, Li Ao suddenly asked if he could help, which was exactly what Otto wanted.

Otto's character caused him not to be reserved.

Besides, he was also afraid that if he was a little tactful, Li Ao would go down the slope, and he would not mention the matter of helping.

So, Otto said directly:

"Mr. Irvine means that you want to provide me with funding to help me carry out the research project? Thank you so much."

Li Ao was stunned for a moment, and the manuscript he had typed in his stomach suddenly died in his womb.

Unexpectedly, Otto's desire for money was so urgent. Leo originally thought that he would have to spend a lot of talking to persuade Otto to accept his funding.

But this also proves from the side how important this project is to Otto.

Since Otto took the initiative to ask Leo for help, Leo felt that it was necessary for him to turn his back on the guest and behave appropriately.

Because people tend to take other people's initiative to help for granted, and they are grateful for the help they ask for.

This is also one of the few life philosophies that Leo understood in his previous life.

"Dr. Octavius, you are right. I do have plans in this regard, but I am more concerned about Mr. Peter Parker's face."

Leo calmly sent himself a good card from Peter, and then continued,
"Also, don't worry, I want to invest in your research project.

However, I need to fully understand and inspect your project before I can decide how much to invest.

Note that I said investment, not funding.You know, I'm a businessman, so I need your project to bring me benefits. "

Li Ao comforted Otto with a smile, and answered Otto's question ambiguously.

Otto calmed down for a moment, and then realized that private investment is not the same as the scientific research funding support of the city government.

Because [-]% of private investment is to make money.

As a university professor and a scientific researcher, Otto's starting point for the project is not to make money at all, so he can only say:
"I don't know if my research project can make money. After all, as a scientific researcher, I don't care about the commercial value of the project itself.

However, I can describe to you what my research project is doing, and I believe you can judge for yourself, Mr. Erwin. "

So, Otto carefully introduced to Leo what he was doing.

As if he was applying for a research grant, Otto told Leo in an orderly manner where the starting point of his research project was, where it had progressed so far, and what results he expected to achieve.

Leo listened very carefully, so he recognized that the Doctor Octopus in this world was not the character in the movie he was familiar with.

The Doctor Octopus in this world is less arrogant and treats Peter as a student sincerely.

In addition, what he is researching is not the uncontrollable tritium nuclear reactor, but is devoted to the research and manufacture of mechanical prosthetics that can be freely controlled by humans with nerve signals.

However, in his previous life, Leo has seen various adaptations of Doctor Octopus, and the final outcome is that Doctor Octopus will definitely become black.

Therefore, based on the law that Dr. Octopus must be blackened, Leo feels that Otto is absolutely not telling the truth.

So, Leo thought for a while and asked:

"Dr. Octavius, I happen to know a lot about machinery, why don't you take me to your laboratory for a field visit?
In this way, I can also have a more intuitive assessment and judgment on the commercial value of your research project. "

Otto had nothing to do, so he directly invited Leo in person, and now he can visit the laboratory.

It's only almost noon now, and it's still very early.

Leo nodded in agreement, and prepared to call Bucky, who was still in the Er Building, to accompany him to visit Dr. Octavius's laboratory.

Calling Bucky was naturally out of consideration for Leo.

Otherwise, if Dr. Octopus suddenly turned black today, and the four mechanical tentacles poked at Leo, who would Leo find to reason...

Hearing that Leo was planning to invest in Dr. Octavius's project, Peter was of course very happy, and naturally he wanted to accompany Leo to the laboratory.

So, the three of them discussed it properly and are now ready to set off.

However, just as the three of them were about to leave, there was some small commotion in the west of the venue.

(End of this chapter)