Orion Crest, Series_1

Chapter 193: Contribution

　　After getting the patent number, Prof Haley submitted his paper in JACS, the top journal in chemistry.

　　To celebrate the victory, ExxonMobil organised a banquet to which not only Professor Haley and his research team were invited, but Barnett also invited celebrities from the industry and corporate shareholders.

　　Of course, Professor Haley also invited Orion. In his opinion, whether the kid came or not, he should show the grace of a winner and show his compassion to the loser.

　　However, that kid's reply letter was disrespectful.

　　[no! ∠(△」∠)_]

　　Haley: ......

　　The reply letter was short, one word, and quite concise. Especially when he saw that emoticon, his eyebrows twitched hard.

　　What the hell? "You don't have to get affected because of a loser." Taking a deep breath, Professor Haley repeated to himself in his mind.

　　His face changed back to a spring-like smile, he reached out to straighten the tie in front of his chest, and returned to the banquet with his head held high ......

　　......

　　Since the beginning of the year, ExxonMobil has been building momentum for its entry into the new energy field, and many people have been paying close attention to this matter over the past six months.

　　Now Professor Haley has made a breakthrough in the lithium-sulfur battery project, which is undoubtedly a shocking news for the whole industry. Because it would mean that Mobil Chemical, which already had an advantage in chemical raw materials, continued to take the lead in the patent issue.

　　During the banquet, Professor Haley naturally became the centre of attention.

　　For this old professor who once lost to lithium batteries and now will step onto the throne again because of lithium-sulfur batteries, no matter whether it is people from the business side or peers in the material science industry, they will not miss this opportunity to make friends with him.

　　Standing in the centre of the ballroom, Barnett, who was elated, raised his glass to Professor Haley, "Congratulations, Professor, your position as an authority in the field of lithium batteries has taken another big step forward."

　　"Thanks." Professor Haley gladly accepted the blessing, elegantly sipping a mouthful of red wine, " Congratulations too, I heard that ExxonMobil's share price is growing."

　　Barnett smiled brightly, "That's for sure."

　　The Broadway singers presented a melodious song for the banquet.

　　As the banquet officially started, the guests attending the banquet stepped onto the dance floor. The people outside, formed a large or small group, and were also enjoying the banquet in their own way.

　　Standing with his research team, Professor Haley had a champagne in his hand, and said loudly with a smile on his face, attracting the attention of the people next to him.

　　"Be quiet for a moment, everyone be quiet for a moment, allow me to say something!"

　　Stopping the conversation, everyone cast their eyes on him, waiting for the big man to continue.

　　Enjoying this feeling of being in the limelight, Haley coughed softly and changed to a solemn look and tone.

　　" No doubt about it, this is a great moment! And great moments are always accompanied by a group of selfless people who quietly contribute to our business."