When he heard Mu Jin say he would build him a research institute, Chen Shi was genuinely stunned by the unexpected surprise.
Building a research institute was no small expense, and with the promise that every instrument would be top-of-the-line, the cost would be even greater.
Calling it an astronomical sum would be no exaggeration.
But he had to have one, since becoming a professor was already among Chen Shi's goals.
What kind of professor didn't even have a research institute? Wouldn't that be a joke?
Besides, if he built a research institute on his family's farm, who would dare set their sights on the place?
Simply put, there were plenty of benefits.
He had originally planned to apply to the Hoenn League and have them build him something basic, but he hadn't expected Mu Jin to offer to build it himself.
After thinking it over carefully, however, Chen Shi understood. He couldn't help marveling inwardly: An old fox really is an old fox.
Mu Jin hadn't opened by mentioning Mega Evolution, nor had he brought up the unknown moves used in the arena. Instead, he had approached the matter through fossil research.
Using his gratitude as a pretext, he had offered to build Chen Shi a research institute. Wouldn't that give the Devon Corporation a share of his future research results?
With that in mind, Chen Shi still nodded and accepted.
There was no other reason-he simply couldn't handle all of this alone, and partnering with the Devon Corporation was just what he needed.
Take Mega Stones, for example. How many had he and his grandfather found between them?
Yet the company had handed over dozens in one go.
That was the importance of having a good partner.
Seeing him nod in agreement, Mu Jin immediately smiled.
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