Chapter 382: The Banquet
Chapter 382: The Banquet
"Pop!"
The well-chilled champagne, with a significant pressure difference between the inside and outside, erupted as the metal ring was pulled, sending the cork flying and spraying the white 'wine' forward.
"Oh!"
"Whoosh..."
A commotion arose among the crowd.
Karl smiled and gestured to everyone, saying, "First, I'd like to express my gratitude to Bito Corporation for their support. Without the group's backing, my research would have been difficult to continue."
"Secondly, I must thank Miss Monica. It was Miss Monica who gave me the opportunity to engage in scientific research."
"Once again, I'd like to thank all the members of the research team and my students. Without you, I wouldn't have been able to achieve this either..."
"Haha..." Blaze laughed below, "Professor Karl, your speech is too formal and official. You are the key to everything."
"To you!"
"To Professor Karl!"
"Cheers!"
Everyone raised their glasses, and laughter filled the room.
The venue was the top floor of a hotel, dedicated to hosting grand banquets. Today, it was Karl's celebration.
"I didn't expect Professor Karl's research to bear fruit so quickly," Riley said, holding a glass of juice below.
"That's right," Monica licked her lips, her red lipstick glistening seductively. "I've always been lucky."
"Professor Karl's research can help treat and cure several congenital diseases. It can bring billions of dollars to Bito Corporation each year, and this is just the beginning. I believe the professor's future research will have even greater economic value."
"Billions!" Riley's face flushed. "Recently, several pharmaceutical companies have approached Karl. Be careful, or they might poach him."
"Don't worry," Monica chuckled lightly.
"We signed a contract with Professor Karl. He not only has a one-time income but also shares in the profits from the medications. Moreover..."
"As far as I know, Professor Karl isn't particularly interested in money. He's a true scholar."
"How much?" Riley asked curiously, "How much did you give Karl?"
"Hehe..." Monica laughed softly.
"That's confidential information, but I'm sure Professor Karl already possesses considerable wealth now."
"At least, in your eyes."
"Ah!" Riley sighed. "Professor Karl isn't that old, is he? He has a great temperament, don't you think?"
"Um..." Monica's eyes narrowed strangely. "Riley, you're about to get married. It's time to calm down and reflect."
"It's over." Riley shrugged.
"Love is like a mirage on the horizon, always elusive and far less reliable than money."
"Talking about weddings brings up so many conflicts. We can already foresee the arguments after marriage. It's better to separate and cool down."
"?"
Monica shook her head slightly.
Riley was her good friend, and she knew Riley's fiance as well. She had high hopes for their relationship.
Who would have thought...
Just like before, who could have predicted that Blaze, who once couldn't bear to be apart from Monica, would choose to break up?
"Pop!"
"Pop! Pop!"
With the assistance of a director from Bito Corporation, a series of champagne bottles were opened, and cheers filled the room.
"Let's not talk about unhappy things," Monica perked up. "Today is Professor Karl's celebration. We should have a few more drinks."
"Yes!"
Riley nodded.
"Monica," Blaze approached in a fitted tuxedo, bowing slightly and extending one hand. "May I have the honor of dancing with you?"
"It would be my pleasure."
Monica smiled sweetly, took his hand, and the two of them joined the crowd with their agile steps.
Champagne, music, and dancing...
The high-ranking executives of Bito Corporation surrounded Karl, offering congratulations and discussing the next steps.
"Professor Carl."
Eugene, a balding man in his fifties, smiled and spoke, "I heard you're planning to purchase a residence. Bito Corporation has connections in that area, do you need any help?"
"No, thank you," Professor Carl replied with a faint smile, shaking his head.
"I'm interested in an old mansion on the edge of the city district. The price is reasonable, and if there are no issues, I'll buy it."
"An old mansion on the edge of the city?" Eugene frowned, "Those houses over there aren't exactly new."
"Yes," Carl nodded.
"It's a mansion over six hundred years old. It's said to have been the residence of a certain Marquis, who coincidentally also had the surname Bergman. Perhaps it's fate, so I plan to buy it."
"Hmm..." Eugene stroked his chin, "Professor Carl, even with careful maintenance, some parts of a centuries-old residence might not be suitable anymore."
"Perhaps..."
"You should reconsider."
"Should I?" Carl seemed deep in thought, "Then I'll take another look."
6◇9◇Book◇Bar
He didn't actually plan to reconsider, as the mansion was originally his, and held sentimental value.
Moreover,
There was something there that piqued his interest.
...
As one of the earliest members of the laboratory to follow Professor Carl, Barro naturally received an invitation to this banquet.
While the others mingled, he made his way to the food area and began to feast.
Ever since his body underwent a strange transformation, he found his appetite and digestion greatly enhanced.
He felt hungry earlier than usual.
"Barro."
"Hmm..." Barro quickly swallowed the pastry in his mouth, feeling a bit embarrassed as he wiped the cream from the corner of his lips.
"Tracy, you're here too."
"Mhm."
Tracy had long, cerulean hair, and while her features weren't particularly striking, her cheeks were dotted with freckles.
But every time Barro saw her, his heart raced uncontrollably.
"I'm so grateful for your support during this time. Otherwise, I wouldn't know how to continue my studies."
Tracy sighed, "I've found a suitable buyer for some of the things my father left behind. I'll pay you back once I sell them."
"Don't worry about it," Barro waved his hands hastily, "I don't need the money right now."
"Professor Carl gave out bonuses to the laboratory staff. I received £10,000, and I can lend it to you if you need it."
"Oh!" Tracy's eyes widened, "£10,000?"
"Yes," Barro scratched his head and smiled, "I have to say, Professor Carl is a very generous elder. He gave £8,000 to each lab member, and since I was the first to follow him, he gave me £10,000. Starting next month, our allowances will also increase by £300."
"Working in the laboratory isn't much different from working outside anymore in terms of income."
Tracy's expression showed her surprise.
She had never worried about money before, but after her father, Jim, passed away, she realized the importance of finances.
Her father hadn't left her much of an inheritance, and the school fees were already a burden.
Fortunately, Barro was willing to help.
£10,000!
Tracy licked her lips, lowered her head, and made a decision, reaching out to grab Barro's hand.
"Come with me."
"Ah!"
Barro was taken aback but followed her into the corner.
The Corner.
Several hidden gazes shifted discreetly.
"Target has left the banquet, follow her."
"The girl named Tracy has a faint trace of extraordinary power, and her mind has been marked..."
"Be cautious of the Night Watch!"
"Swoosh!"
In the darkness of the night.
A bat flew down from the top of a skyscraper, circling in the air.
Professor Carl stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, holding a glass of wine, watching the figures below, and chuckling softly as he shook his head.
(End of Chapter)
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