The Hero

Chapter 468 The Gift is a Little Intimidating

Most of the researchers who were on leave had returned when the equipment arrived. Compared to the original research team, a total of five people were missing. Alyssa was fine, who knew where she was rotting now, while the other four had left the team for their own reasons.

Luckily, they were only assistants and would not hinder the progress of the research. They are also not very familiar with the process of discovery specifically. In Suzanne's words, they were the ones who were unable to provide a profound answer even if another research team recruited them.

Suzanne led the members to begin installing adjustment equipment and running experiments on psoriasis vaccines once again. The effect turned out to be good. Such vaccines can prevent and treat psoriasis and show decent efficacy. The result was a delight for Javier.

Therefore, the drug manufacturing plant started producing in batches while Javier sent the vaccine to the related department as well as went to the professional agency for patents in all biological matters to assign them to patent applications. There is a minimum duration requirement for how long a research laboratory has been established during a patent application, and research laboratories abroad are not recognized. This alone had already left Javier perplexed, so he could only settle this through a professional agent.

However, vaccines sent for exploration have received approval from the relevant department only for issues that arise when filing a patent. The agency's boss, Steve Collings, told Javier, "Your vaccine doesn't meet the requirements!"

Javier surprised. It shouldn't be. The same batch of vaccines that have been sent for assessment in the relevant department has been approved. Why can it fail to meet the requirements at the place of patent application?

He issued a permit and documents for the creation from the related department and handed them to Steve. "Trs. Collings, this is the result of an assessment from the related department.”

Steve didn't even look at them as he waved his hand. “No need to see them. It'll be worth it anyway. You passed him there, but you failed to send him here. It would be a waste for me to see it. Given the time, my advice for you is to go back and think of a solution.

Steve mentioned thinking of a solution but nothing else, which made Javier instantly understand what he meant.

Little things like sending a vaccine for a patent application shouldn't require Javier to do it, not even Doug, but Javier is more cautious because it's the first time. He also heard from Suzanne that some patent applications do not go so easily.

At least, it used to be like that because no one wanted to do it because they got nothing in return. Javier thinks things will be much simpler now that they've been privatized, only to find out that it's still the same.

He sat down, lit a cigarette, and asked Steve, "May I ask for your enlightenment, Mr Collings?"

Steve looked at Javier with a smile. "Of course why not? But the office is not a good place to talk. I guess you understand what I mean?

Naturally, Javier did. What does the man mean by a place to talk? A club, of course, where someone hugs a beautiful young woman and hands on their thighs. It was the basis of a smooth and enjoyable negotiation.

"of course. I'm not gonna take your time, Mr. Collings. I'll call you later in the afternoon.”

Steve got up and grinned brightly. “One look at you, and I know you are destined for great success. Your future is unlimited.”

Javier scoffed, inwardly mocking Steve that he was not the one to comment on whether his future was limitless or not.

Packing up and leaving the agency, Javier returned to his car. Herschel, who came with him, asked, “Bos, we can pay him a little and finish. 60-80 thousand dollars can already make a small fry like he put you on a pedestal, you know, 60-80 thousand dollars can already make a small fry like him put you on a pedestal, where he should kneel.

Javier remained silent. He knew that 60-80 thousand dollars could easily satisfy Steve and ease the patent application process, but he thought further - a future where he would always deal with patent agents.

It was not that he was worried about the money given accumulating in large quantities. He just didn't want any other problems popping up here and there.

It's the same even in dating. This time kiss, make out the next, and then get in touch*** at a later time. When all of that is achieved in the end, they think about switching to a new partner for something new. There is no way someone can be satisfied. Javier predicted that Steve would be the same, claiming that the vaccine this time did not pass and asking for 60-80 thousand dollars, and then he would look for another reason at a later time. For different reasons each time he messes with him and gets more demanding and in front of Javier, it's only a matter of time for Steve to make Javier angry. In this case, Javier thinks he should take care of Steve first and save the latter from the chance to stir up his anger. Javier pulled out his phone and published a search on the black market before pocketing the device.

"Let's go. Send me back to take a nap. We will send Mr. Collings bought you some good food when we got back tonight. I'll make sure she gets you three some pretty girls too.”

Herschel was very happy. Sounds fine. He'll have fun at night again. Javier was actually sleeping half an afternoon when he returned to his place, only to wake up around 5pm and smoke to encourage himself.

Herschel called when he finished smoking. "Boss, the goods have been delivered."

Javier hummed in agreement and asked Herschel to come pick him up before he got out of bed to take a shower. Javier made himself neat and got off, where Herschel was already waiting. Javier looked at the information Herschel received when he got into the car and told the latter, “Good. Let's send this gift to Mr. Collings.” The car drove down the road and finally arrived at the patent agency. Javier grabs the information package and goes to Steve's office, where the latter casually rests on a swivel chair with his legs propped up on the table, looking very comfortable. He doesn't even wake up when his secretary brings Javier in, just greets him with a grin. You here?"

Javier smiles. "Yes. I'm back to prepare myself, and here I am with a gift for you, Mr. Collings.”

Steve was so happy. “Hah, gift? That's very good of you. You could have given us a place to eat and then somewhere else to have fun at night. No need for big cues!

So he said, but he looked anticipating, obviously very interested in Javier's gift.

Even so, Javier was not affected and replied with a grin, “There is no need to rush. But I have to ask before I give you a gift. Where are you planning to take me to dinner tonight? Then where to have fun after that?”

Steve waved, chuckling. "As far as you. Anything is fine, as long as you are happy with it. You—” He was babbling when he suddenly noticed it.

“No, wait. What did you just say? Where do I buy you food and have fun?”

Javier nods.

"Yes. I brought you a present. Didn't you return the signal? Steve couldn't resist the scorn. “I have to return a gesture when you give me a gift? That's catchy. Do you think this is the market where you pay and I'm giving you the goods? Bro, that's stupid of you. It's an honest word.

The state sets the price that the agent charges. If I really charge you with it, I will make 1,200-1,500 dollars.

“Listen, do I look like I need that kind of money? Impossible! So if you think it's inappropriate and you feel aggrieved and don't want to talk about the deal with me seriously, that's OK. Exit. Nor do I want to make 1,200-1,500 dollars from you.

"Whatever your gift, take it with you, okay?"

Steve waved at the door. “Alright, out. I'm busy!"

Javier lets out a "oh" sound and goes holding the information packet, but when he turns around, he "accidentally" drops what's inside. It was a picture of Steve giving a gift to the boss.

“Yeah, how do I drop your photo, Mr Collings? I'm so sorry for that. Javier took the photo and wanted to leave, but Steve paled in fear, The gift was a little intimidating–there's no way he could resist it!