Chapter 52

Now, it's still necessary to be busy, because a better solution needs to be found to address the situation; pooling ideas is one thing, but sufficient capital is also required.

Qi Ping now has a bit of money, so he does have some capital to find more resources. Therefore, there's no need to be overly worried, even though there are some negative signs. As the saying goes, everything will fall into place eventually.

Although it seems that he has encountered some trouble, it's not an insurmountable problem for Qi Ping. Life must go on, and while he takes this matter very seriously, he can't let it completely alter his life, as that would be unwise.

Ultimately, Qi Ping hopes to enjoy life, which is the most important thing. He has the conditions to do so, so he shouldn't waste the current favorable situation. Making money is important, but enjoying life is equally important.

"Bruce, I know you have the ability. Please, help me contact some experts. I know you have many connections in the academic world." Watching Professor Bruce, who looked like a mischievous old man, play with King Kong, Qi Ping wouldn't let this opportunity slip. Not utilizing such excellent resources would be a waste.

"Friend, this isn't my job or specialty. You should know that many scientific researchers have been attracted by the market economy and often lack the freedom to choose their own research. I know you've made some money recently, and I believe you can do it." Bruce was still happy, looking at King Kong's big white teeth as he flipped his lips. He really liked this smart and mischievous little guy.

"Alright, I understand your point. I know you want to continue your research here, and I will support your research. But Bruce, perhaps we can form a strategic partnership. If you and your team can help me solve some problems, I will provide funding and sponsorship." Qi Ping gritted his teeth; he wasn't the only one who wouldn't act without seeing results.

Don't be fooled by Bruce's appearance as a tech enthusiast; he is actually very shrewd.

"Maybe you should call your lawyer. We need to finalize many details. Friend, I think you've made a good investment. This will be one of your best investments, just like choosing this incredible forest." Bruce, who had previously paid little attention to Qi Ping, immediately changed his expression. He shook hands with Qi Ping with a satisfied and smiling face, clearly having had this idea all along.

Although scientists and professors may seem high and mighty, they are sometimes at the mercy of circumstances. For them, it can be quite helpless. Now, everything is driven by the market economy, and many researchers often have to compromise due to economic reasons.

They may seem high and mighty, but sometimes they are just serving large corporations and wealthy individuals. There's no choice; scientists need to earn a living, and scientific research is very expensive. So, this is a normal situation.

Qi Ping suddenly felt he had been tricked by Bruce. Bruce wouldn't just stand by and watch the forest's environment deteriorate. Bruce was now fully focused on the forest, which seemed to be his next research focus. Now, Bruce was taking advantage of the situation because he knew Qi Ping was in trouble. Bruce wanted to maximize his benefits and find a stable and reliable sponsor.

Well, even though it seems he was tricked by Bruce, the forest is still his. Even with the best environment and abundant spiritual energy, he shouldn't be complacent. If he has a team of capable scientists to support him, the cost might be higher, but the forest's development would definitely be better.

After instructing his private lawyer, Paul, on some matters, Qi Ping now basically just needs to sit back and enjoy the results. The specific operations will be handled by Paul and his financial management, the Taylor firm. What Qi Ping needs to do now is spend some of the money he has earned wisely.

"I've told you many times not to grab things at home. Look at this sofa; it's only been a short time, and I think we'll have to replace it." Looking at King Kong, who was sitting obediently on the sofa with his head down, Qi Ping wasn't fooled. King Kong often does this—when criticized, he lowers his head, looking like he's admitting his mistake, but he still makes the same mistakes.

"You two also need to be criticized. You're wasting food every day. I've told you many times that self-sufficiency is good, but you're too young to go pecking at fruits. That's wasteful!" Looking at Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, who were proudly standing on the sofa, Qi Ping didn't hold back. These two often make mistakes, and as they grow older, they make more and more mistakes.

Seeing Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai turn their heads away in a huff, Qi Ping was left with deep helplessness. Clearly, these little guys are overly smart, and they grow by constantly making and correcting mistakes. These little guys are essentially children who will always be mischievous and naughty.

Especially King Kong, whose intelligence is about that of a one-year-old child. Although King Kong sometimes listens to his big brother Qi Ping, he mostly likes pranks and playing, a troublesome and playful little guy who not only makes his own mistakes but also leads other little guys to make mistakes.

Qi Ping feels that the four guys—Dong, Nan, Xi, and Bei—are the most reliable. Although they are only about six months old, they have grown a lot and are becoming increasingly smart and capable. They have excellent execution, even without deliberate training. These four smart little guys are really impressive.

As for Heitan, it's enough for the little guy to grow up carefree. For now, there's no need to worry about other things. The little guy is very smart and has a good connection with Qi Ping. However, the one with the closest connection is always King Kong, who is the best 'player' in the house.

King Kong seemed to be reflecting, sitting obediently on the sofa for a short while. However, his attention is hard to focus. Although he knows that scratching the sofa made his big brother angry and is now pretending to be obedient, he soon started fidgeting with his little feet. The little guy can't be expected to be obedient all the time; at most, he's not running around wildly.

Shaking his head, Qi Ping thought King Kong was beyond help. So now, he might as well give him a chance. He doesn't expect King Kong to completely change, just to understand a bit more. Waving his hand, King Kong immediately called out happily and jumped off the sofa to run out.

First, he'll catch some small insects for a snack, then come back to finish his meal. Although Qi Ping is already cooking dinner, King Kong always makes good use of his time. There's always time for games, which will never be wasted. Time, when squeezed, will always be found, especially for games.

After finishing cooking, let King Kong and the others go out to play. Their task now is to play games, and Qi Ping understands that. That's their job, and he is happy to see these little guys grow up happily.