"Why, doesn't the school want our lawyers to participate in the negotiations?" Seeing Gablehouse's expression freeze, Xiang Nan immediately smiled and said to him.

"No, no, of course not." Gablehouse waved his hand and said, "It's just that the technology involved in this negotiation is really sensitive. I'm worried that too many people participating will lead to leaks."

"No. She is Priya, my biological sister. He is Edward, Howie's cousin. He is Jupiter, Leslie's ex-boyfriend." Xiang Nan introduced, "We can trust each other."

Howard and Leslie also nodded in agreement.

"Okay then." When Gablehouse heard what he said, he suddenly had nothing to say, so he had to quickly change the subject and said, "It's noon now. You go to the restaurant to eat first. We will talk formally in the afternoon."

Later, Xiang Nan and others were invited to the restaurant for dinner.

Gablehouse took this opportunity to report to Principal Sebot.

When he heard that Xiang Nan and others actually hired a lawyer to negotiate, Sebot couldn't help but feel dizzy with anger.

If a lawyer is involved in the negotiation process, the school will not be able to take advantage.

"How did they become so smart?" Seibert couldn't help but asked anxiously, "Can't you separate them?"

"They are basically all related, so I can't add any sand to it," Gablehouse said helplessly.

Adding sand between lawyers and clients, causing discord and suspicion between them, is indeed a commonly used technique at the negotiation table.

But the key point is that the relationship between these three lawyers and Xiang Nan and others is very unusual. A close relative, a cousin, and an ex-boyfriend are all considered to be very close relationships. How can this be a divorce plan?!

"This is troublesome." Upon hearing this, Sebot frowned.

"Principal, it seems that they have been prepared for this." Gablehouse advised, "In my opinion, let's talk in a polite manner. Anyway, we will benefit the most."

Seibert thought about it for a long time and finally decided to adopt Gablehouse's suggestion.

Xiang Nan and others first hid research materials and prototypes, and then hired lawyers to help with negotiations. It was obvious that they had taken precautions in advance. And the target of their precautions was the school.

Under the strict protection of others, you can naturally imagine the success rate of plotting. Once you fail, you will anger the other party and eventually break up. The school will lose the most.

Therefore, what Gablehouse said makes sense, and just negotiate in a formal manner. Anyway, three-quarters of the patent rights belong to the school, and the school will always be the biggest profiteer.

…

After dinner in the afternoon, Caltech's Internal Affairs Office formally began negotiations with Xiang Nan and other seven people to discuss a series of matters such as the ownership, development, and control of the quantum navigation system.

At the negotiation table, both sides have bargaining chips.

The bargaining chip for Xiang Nan and others is that they are currently the only team in the world that has successfully developed a quantum navigation system. They have a complete set of research and development materials, design theory, and a successfully operating prototype.

The school's bargaining chip was the contract previously signed by Xiang Nan and others. The contract stipulated that the school would enjoy 75% ownership of all patents within the contract period.

Therefore, it is impossible for the school to get rid of Xiang Nan and others and go it alone. Likewise, it is impossible for Xiang Nan and others to go it alone without the school.

In this case, cooperation becomes the only option.

Therefore, the willingness of both parties in the negotiation is still relatively strong, but the competition over the distribution of power is still fierce.

The school hopes to control the development and application of the project. In order to prevent themselves from being kicked out, Xiang Nan and others also hope to control the development and application of the project.

The two sides launched fierce negotiations on this issue, with every dollar and every inch of land competing for it, with quarrels and cannons rumbling.

…

While the two sides were busy negotiating, the list of annual MacArthur Genius Awards was released.

Xiang Nan successfully won this award because of his outstanding contributions in astrophysics and particle physics.

Once the news was announced, Xiang Nan was pleasantly surprised.

On the one hand, the MacArthur Genius Award selects only ten outstanding individuals who have made outstanding contributions in professional fields every year, covering many fields such as art, biology, literature, mathematics, physics, economics, and computers.

The United States is rich in talents, with more than 300 Nobel Prize winners alone. Therefore, selecting ten outstanding talents from so many talents is extremely valuable.

Being able to win this award can really make Xiang Nan famous, and it is even more glorious than winning the University Science Award before.

On the one hand, the reason why he won this award was originally due to the school's nomination. Because he is currently negotiating with the school, the two sides are fighting like a black-eyed chicken. Xiang Nan thought that this award would no longer go to him.

But he didn't expect that this award would finally fall into his hands. For a moment, he was really surprised and delighted.

"MacArthur Genius Award?! It's so enviable." Howard couldn't help but be extremely envious after hearing the news.

Winning this award, fame is secondary, the key is the bonus of US$500,000. Although after paying taxes, there is only less than US$300,000 left, but it is still a huge sum of money.

"Don't be envious." Xiang Nan smiled, "As far as I know, people who win the MacArthur Genius Award have the right to nominate candidates for the next term."

When Howard heard this, he was stunned at first, and then he was delighted, "Really?! You will definitely nominate me, right?"

"Of course, who else could I nominate?" Xiang Nan said with a smile, "With my nomination and this quantum navigation system, I think your probability of winning is quite high."

"Thank you~" Howard said gratefully.

Xiang Nan is really a good friend. He can think of himself regardless of the benefits.

…

Xiang Nan won the MacArthur Genius Award. When the news came out, it once again caused a sensation.

Not only Caltech is excited about this, but Raj's hometown of India is also excited and publicizing it.

“Son of India Wins MacArthur Genius Grant!”

"The Light of India, Dr. Kuthapally, wins the Genius Award again!"

"The true genius, the pride of India, Dr. Kuthapally!"

Such endless reports have once again brought great honor to the Kusapali family.

Xide Kusapali and his wife called Xiang Nan again and praised him repeatedly, "Rajesh, my good son, you have done a great job."

"Rajesh, mama is proud of you! When mama was pregnant with you, she knew you were a genius, and now it's just as I expected." Mrs. Kusapally also said happily.

"Thank you Papa, thank you Mama." Xiang Nan smiled.

"Rajesh, whatever you want to buy, Papa will buy it for you!" Dr. Kusapally said excitedly.

Before, he felt that Raj was useless. Although he was already working, he only earned a small salary and had to rely on his family to support him.

But now, he is proud of his son and is eager to spend more money for him.

"Thank you Papa, I don't lack anything, you don't have to buy me anything." Xiang Nan smiled and said, "If you insist on buying it, just help me buy a beautiful necklace for Mama. I'm busy with work and can't

When you go back, help me give her the gift."

"Oh, Rajesh." Upon hearing this, Mrs. Kusapally was deeply moved.
Chapter completed!