Chapter 130: Chapter 130: I Charge for the Sake of All Humanity!
Contribution?
Of course, I have to contribute!
Why else would I let you in? Just to amuse you?
Qian Qi lifted her small fist, coughed lightly against her lips, "About this question..."
She had just started when suddenly two people walked in from outside. Astonished by the room full of reporters, they exclaimed, "Wow, so many people here?"
Qian Qi turned her head and saw it was Uncle Li and Uncle Sun.
Their timing was perfect, and Qian Qi immediately jumped off the bed with joy and ran to them, "Oh, you came! Why bring gifts?"
The reporters couldn’t help but turn around, looking at the lively Qian Qi: ???
Weren’t you just lying in bed, too weak to even speak without needing an extra breath?
Both Uncle Li and Uncle Sun each carried a bag of oranges and a bag of apples to visit Qian Qi. Seeing her recovering well, they felt relieved, "Having an interview, Little Qian?"
"Yes." Qian Qi took the oranges from their hands, turned around and smiled at the reporters, offering them oranges, "We’ve been talking for so long, you must be thirsty! Here, have some oranges! I’ll chat with the uncles for a bit, then we’ll continue the interview!"
Although they didn’t chat for long, seeing Qian Qi being so considerate, the reporters forgot about her feigning illness and peeled the oranges to eat.
A few seconds later, the reporters crouched on the ground, their brows almost furrowing to the sky, sour juice dripping from their mouths, "Damn, why is this so damn sour..."
Uncle Li and Uncle Sun raised their eyebrows. Uncle Sun had seen Qian Qi use this trick before and immediately realized that Qian Qi wasn’t very fond of these reporters.
"What were they interviewing you about?" Uncle Sun asked curiously.
"Just curious about why I was so strong back then~" Qian Qi shrugged and whispered, "I said I took Frenzy Powder, my latest magic potion research."
"You really researched it?" Uncle Li asked with curiosity.
"Almost there." Qian Qi touched her chin, "Planning to contribute it."
"Contribute?" Uncle Sun chuckled, understanding the hidden meaning in Qian Qi’s words, "Contribute for a price, right?"
Qian Qi laughed softly under her breath.
Of course, it can’t be for free, can it?
She had already planned it out.
The Magic Plant Research Institute is almost drained of money by her, and Principal Zheng is busy managing the school, not the first choice, Su Ang has also been blacklisted by her.
So now, the only ones with the financial power to purchase her potion formula are the Awakened Association and the Dungeon Association.
Of course, other forces could afford it too, but they weren’t her primary targets.
Originally, she planned to finish the Frenzy Powder and then find a way to attract the attention of the two major associations. Now, since reporters are interviewing her, she might as well use their influence to spread the news of the new magic potion.
After that, it’s just about which fish takes the bait.
Uncle Sun thought for a moment, "But aren’t you afraid of being too high-profile and attracting other forces that might be unfavorable to you?"
Uncle Sun worried that Qian Qi, being young, might not think things through thoroughly and suffer as a result.
"Everyone benefits, and who would dare to act against me?" Qian Qi peeled an orange and chewed it blankly, "Even if someone wants to harm me, they’d have to see if others would let them."
If she died, the Magic Plant Class, Li Hongsheng, and Sikong Wang wouldn’t just let it go; their interests were tied to hers, and there’s no way they would ignore her murderer.
Qian Qi isn’t afraid of death; she’s only afraid of dying without anyone to avenge her.
If she were to die, she would make those who harmed her wish for death as well.
The two uncles couldn’t help but smile knowingly, "Right, if someone wants to harm you, they still need to see if us uncles agree."
"No, no, no, you’re too old. I’d be heartbroken if you strained your backs." Qian Qi joked, about to say something when she noticed her classmates arriving.
"Qian Qi!" Seeing Qian Qi, Zhang Feng, who had been worried, finally let out a sigh of relief, setting down the nutrition products in his hands and asking with concern, "Why are you out of bed? Have you had enough rest? Why are there so many people in your ward? Isn’t it too noisy for you to rest?"
The entire Magic Plant Class 101 arrived, having heard of Qian Qi’s accident. Many classmates traveled from far away to visit and care for Qian Qi.
"I’m in the middle of an interview, feel free to have a seat." Qian Qi accepted the gifts from her classmates with a smile and then climbed back into bed.
By now, the small ward was filled with people. Her classmates crowded around her, and some thicker-skinned ones sat right at the edge of the bed or even on the headboard cabinet.
Meanwhile, the reporters were squeezed to the outskirts, craning their necks.
"Qian Qi, can you take the interview now? Are you planning to contribute the Frenzy Powder formula?" urgently asked a reporter who was eager for an answer.
Qian Qi coughed lightly and returned to her previous weak state.
Leaning on Liang Yuting’s shoulder, she asked confusedly, "Contribute? To whom?"
This question stumped the reporters, and they exchanged glances before tentatively responding, "The Magic Plant Research Institute? Surely they could produce it if they had the formula?"
Qian Qi shook her head, "No, the Magic Plant Research Institute is too poor, they can’t afford my formula."
Upon hearing this, the reporters immediately caught on to a key point. A flash of excitement crossed their eyes as they quickly asked, "What do you mean? You’re planning to sell the formula, not contribute it for free?"
"For free?" Qian Qi’s face suddenly filled with disbelief. She stared at the reporters, finding it hard to believe they could say something so cruel.
"What are you saying? In order to research this magic potion formula, I’ve gone bankrupt! How can it possibly be free?"
One reporter immediately said, "This is for all of humanity, don’t you want to consider that?"
"It’s precisely for all of humanity that I have to charge!" Qian Qi’s tone was passionate, and she pointed to her classmates beside her, "All my classmates have given so much and sacrificed so much for this magic potion research!"
"Are we asking for money only to satisfy our own desires?"
"Isn’t that so? Judging by your attire, you don’t seem bankrupt." The reporter who first bought condolence gifts raised his eyebrows with disdain, "Aren’t you, researchers, just in it for fame and fortune? Once you have research results, you want to grab big money!"
He held a grudge against Qian Qi for being rude earlier, and his remarks were cutting and harsh.
Qian Qi slyly glanced at the logo on his microphone and noticed he was from Will Media.
She chuckled coldly inside, but outwardly tears welled up in her eyes, and she cried out indignantly, "You’re wrong! We need funding because it allows us to research more magic potions and contribute more to humanity!"
"Without funding, our research would come to a halt! Who will take responsibility for that? You? Are you willing to invest in us to continue our research?"
"We’re just powerless students, do you want us to beg for funds on the streets?!"
Qian Qi ranted passionately, "Don’t dampen our spirits as students! If even students have to be taken advantage of, how can a country have a future?"
Her accusations and scolding left the other reporters stunned, and they found her argument very reasonable.
Indeed, student research isn’t easy, how can it be given for free?
Qian Qi secretly nudged Liang Yuting with her elbow, and Liang Yuting caught on immediately, "We in the Magic Plant Department are all from humble backgrounds, sacrificing for our ideals. But the harsh reality tells us that without money, we can’t move an inch."
"Exactly, we need society’s support! Without money, how do we continue our research? Using you?" Other students also cast disdainful looks at the Will Media reporter, "What kind of brain asks such questions? Do you think we’re like you? We can’t stand people like you who just run their mouths and stink up the place!"
"Of course," Qian Qi picked up the conversation again, "Currently, the Frenzy Medicine is in the trial phase. We need more funds and time to perfect it. But believe me, in two months, we’ll present a perfect formula!"
"I hope by then, various sectors will be willing to contribute to the Awakener University’s Magic Plant endeavor. We’ll hold a formula auction on campus, welcoming support from all organizations!"
Qian Qi’s words clearly went beyond the reporters’ expectations. They looked at each other, puzzled at how what should have been a hero’s interview suddenly turned into a business one.
The Will Media reporter seemed dissatisfied with the interview and asked again, "It’s said that you only acted five minutes after the Magic Beast Tide broke out. You claimed to have used Frenzy Powder, so why didn’t you eliminate the magic beasts immediately to save lives?"
"What do you mean by that?" Zhang Feng, hearing this, immediately retorted angrily.