Listed in the National Important Reserve Talents List

"This is Qin Yuzhu," Chen Xihe said with a smile, introducing her to Mo Jingchun. As for Qin Yuzhu's identity, whether intentionally or forgetfully, Academician Chen Xihe didn't mention a single word.

"Hello, Qin Yuzhu. I'm ten years older than you, you can call me Sister Qin."

Unlike the lieutenant colonel, Qin Yuzhu extended her hand to shake Mo Jingchun's, maintaining a perpetual smile on her face from beginning to end.

"Hello, Mo Jingchun, a freshman at Jing University."

Mo Jingchun's brief sentence made Qin Yuzhu regard him a little more highly. Although Mo Jingchun seemed to mention it casually, it was clear that he said it deliberately.

Never underestimate the identity of a Jing University student, which is openly displayed, because behind it lies a vast network of connections.

After the three of them sat down again, it was a bit quiet. Mo Jingchun looked expectantly at Academician Chen Xihe.

"Ahem, Xiao Chun, it's a bit embarrassing to say, but a group of people using a supercomputer couldn't crack your encrypted software algorithm. Alas, it's a good thing it's you, otherwise I wouldn't know where to put this old face of mine."

Mo Jingchun thought to himself, If it were really that easy to crack, that would be truly strange.

"Look, does what you said a few days ago still count?"

Mo Jingchun blinked and said, "Is it to reduce the Attitude Balance Algorithm of the Smart Anti-Shake Spoon and only support the Smart Anti-Shake Spoon?"

"Yes, yes, yes, and the military cooperation matter. Qin Yuzhu will discuss this with you in detail." To be honest, Chen Xihe was really worried about using the original Attitude Balance Algorithm on the Smart Anti-Shake Spoon. Once it was exploited by someone with ulterior motives and ported to other platforms, the impact would be significant.

Next, the living room became a conversation between Qin Yuzhu and Mo Jingchun, while Academician Chen Xihe and the lieutenant colonel remained silent.

"It's like this, according to what we've learned from Academician Chen Xihe, the Attitude Balance Algorithm you designed can be specially optimized to achieve better results."

"Therefore, our suggestion is that for each specialized project's Attitude Balance Algorithm optimization, we are willing to pay a consulting fee of 600,000 yuan. This is equivalent to a long-term deal."

"Another option is for us to purchase the right to use the Attitude Balance Algorithm source code for 10 million yuan, and our internal personnel will independently carry out specialized optimization. If we encounter problems that cannot be solved, we will pay a consulting fee of 100,000 yuan each time."

"Of course, no matter which option it is, the funds you receive will be exempt from personal income tax, the full amount in real terms."

"Mr. Mo Jingchun, which option do you think is suitable for you?"

Which one was suitable? The inexperienced Mo Jingchun had no idea how to choose, especially the second option, giving the source code to the official side. Although it was only the right to use, Mo Jingchun was most worried that the source code would be leaked.

After all, there is no airtight wall in this world.

Mo Jingchun looked at Academician Chen Xihe, showing a look of seeking help.

"Ahem, Xiao Qin, isn't 600,000 a bit low? I think 660,000 is quite good, auspicious!"

Qin Yuzhu still maintained her perpetual smile, but there was a hint of resentment in her eyes.

Moreover, according to what Qin Yuzhu knew, Mo Jingchun wasn't even Academician Chen Xihe's student, just a neighbor he had known for a short time, plus he had guided Mo Jingchun a while ago.

Furthermore, once they cooperated, the country would give Mo Jingchun more than just money, but also some hidden benefits, which wouldn't be directly stated for certain reasons.

Qin Yuzhu was silent for a while before speaking, "Okay, 660,000. If you agree, we'll sign the contract."

Chen Xihe took a sip of tea and nodded at Mo Jingchun.

Mo Jingchun, feeling a little excited, suppressed his welcome and nodded at Qin Yuzhu, but Qin Yuzhu's subsequent action instantly calmed Mo Jingchun's excited mood.

Qin Yuzhu took out a thick stack of contracts from her black briefcase and skillfully pulled out two bound contracts from the middle.

Pulled out from the middle! That was hasty!

Looking at Mo Jingchun's stiff smile, Chen Xihe blew on the hot steam from his water cup and said calmly,

"Alright, stop making that face. The upper limit isn't 660,000, but some things can't be bought with money. When you grow up, you'll understand whether you lost out today."

A cooperation negotiation finally ended under the urging of the little fellow Candy, who was babbling.

More than ten minutes later, when Mo Jingchun left Academician Chen Xihe's house, his face was full of smiles, holding a contract written in black and white. As for what the four of them talked about during those ten-plus minutes that made Mo Jingchun beam with joy, probably only the four of them knew. As for the little fellow, although she also heard the conversation, she had to understand it first!

In the little fellow's mind, she was probably still thinking about being hungry and wanting to eat and drink milk.

It was past ten o'clock at night. Candy had long since fallen asleep next to the Ultraman doll, and Mo Jingchun had finally completed all the designs for the Smart Anti-Shake Spoon, as well as the production and assembly sequence.

Next, he just needed to purchase various components. Those that couldn't be bought would need to be customized. Once all the components were ready, the first Smart Anti-Shake Spoon could be assembled.

At this moment, Chen Xihe was so happy he wanted to hum a little tune.

In fact, Mo Jingchun was already fantasizing about whether he should buy the little fellow a few new outfits or a crib after earning his first money.

Of course, he'd buy everything!

Mo Jingchun sat in front of his laptop screen, smiling foolishly, fantasizing about all sorts of wonderful things in his mind.

Meanwhile, in an archive room located underground in Jingcheng, working day and night, Mo Jingchun's original personal information was stamped with red seals one by one, then placed in an archive box, sealed, and stamped with the "Confidential" seal.

At the same time, a name was added to a list. In the last column of the last page were the three words Mo Jingchun was most familiar with: "Mo Jingchun".

However, Mo Jingchun, who had been included in the National Important Reserve Talents List, was completely unaware of this.

Academician Chen Xihe knew, but this was a "Confidential" matter. Without permission, Academician Chen Xihe would not tell Mo Jingchun.

The next day, Mo Jingchun took his sister Candy to the classroom for class as usual. As for when the first cooperation would take place and what project it would be, neither Academician Chen Xihe nor Sister Qin had mentioned it.

But Mo Jingchun wasn't in a hurry. Even if he was, it wouldn't do any good.

During the break, the Class Monitor, Yang Xiaoyu, came over again.

"Are you really sure you're not applying? The initial selection is this Friday."

Mo Jingchun smiled helplessly, "Class Monitor, this is the third time you've asked today. I'm really not planning to apply. I genuinely don't need this subsidy for now."

PS: Thanks to Very Cool Not Teasing Sister, Angry Little Puppy, c7910, and Wandering Wind for the rewards. (???)