Rebirth Counterattack with Space
Chapter 250 - 242: Distribution of Benefits

Chapter 250: Chapter 242: Distribution of Benefits

Lu Aiguo was overwhelmed with myriad thoughts as he was transported back to the scene in the study of his family’s quadrangle house that afternoon.

As soon as he sat down in the study, Pei Qingyuan spoke candidly to them all, "In this world, it’s hard to find a wall that doesn’t let wind through. Now that these things have been brought out, there’s no room for regret. The elixirs and the cultivation methods for spiritual power could each spark any person or force to seize them at all costs."

"This not only refers to forces within our country but could also include foreign powers. Therefore, the level of danger can only be high, not low. This is also why the issue of everyone’s safety in the future is critical."

"When the time comes, there will be professionals specifically responsible for your security. These people usually operate in the shadows, but as long as you’re aware of their presence, you can go about your usual business without impact. However, should the need arise, they will emerge from the shadows. All I hope is that you will cooperate with their efforts and not, due to a moment of negligence or carelessness, fall into the hands of those with ulterior motives, becoming a tool that others might think can be used to threaten or control Xiaoyun."

Actually, Pei Qingyuan didn’t need to elaborate; everyone had already mentally prepared for this. But his words now made it clearer, and everyone’s faces suddenly turned solemn.

Pei Qingyuan was quite satisfied with their serious attitudes, as it was always better to be conscientious about one’s safety than careless. He then looked at Lu Yun with a sigh, "Xiaoyun, I’m afraid it’s an inconvenience for you, but you’re probably not suitable to go back to school anymore... "

He saw that Lu Yun did not show any signs of unhappiness, which relieved him, and his voice took on a teasing tone, "But don’t worry about your academic qualifications. Even if it means getting your doctorate directly, Grandpa can guarantee that won’t be a problem."

At these words, Lu Yun couldn’t help but giggle, "Grandpa, I don’t feel at a loss at all. In fact, I don’t like going to school one bit. I’m more than happy to stay away, does the diploma really matter that much?"

Shitou had already secretly told her that Grandpa Pei would arrange for her to stay with him, and honestly, to "follow the chicken or the dog," she was more than eager.

"Hahaha, you little girl, even a top scorer like you saying you don’t like school, how many teachers would be heartbroken to hear it?" Pei Qingyuan laughed.

Lu Yun sneakily stuck out her tongue.

"After they get engaged, and Xiaoyun’s birthday is over, Shitou’s work will also undergo a significant change. We’ll arrange for Xiaoyun to go to the research institute as a ’family member’ alongside Shitou," Pei Qingyuan explained to the Lu family with a sincere smile.

"I know Xiaoyun is not yet of legal marriage age, so rest assured. For now, her role as a ’family member’ following Shitou to the institute is merely a guise, meant to allow them to be in the same place and have more contact—that’s why it’s claimed externally. But when the time comes, that will be when they actually hold their wedding ceremony for real.

"Of course, our arrangements for Xiaoyun’s safety don’t end there. Apart from Shitou, other personnel will specifically be working in the shadows to take up the role of her security."

Lu Aiguo and Xia Yuan exchanged glances, then looked at Shitou and Lu Yun. Seeing that neither showed any sign of concern but instead seemed eager, as if they were already aware, they sighed inwardly—indeed, when girls mature, they start to look outward!

The couple felt somewhat disappointed; the daughter they had raised was now so easily given away, even if that person was Shitou. As parents, they couldn’t help feeling awkward coming to terms with this reality, but this arrangement undeniably was for their daughter’s good.

Therefore, they could only nod in agreement, and Lu Aiguo said, "That’s good, too. It’s much better to have Shitou personally protecting Xiaoyun’s safety than someone else."

Pei Qingyuan was pleased to hear this; it vindicated the struggle he had undergone with the leaders, arguing heatedly for a long time.

"That’s exactly what I thought. The original intention of the leadership was to have Xiaoyun stay in a specialized research institution in the Capital City, focusing solely on developing the elixir. But she’s still so young; how boring would it be for her to start leading such a monotonous life now? So I took it upon myself to veto their plan.

"Let Xiaoyun follow Shitou; that’s settled. Afterwards, a small Herbal Research Institute will be established there as well, ostensibly for her safety. Xiaoyun will officially be just an intern researcher, but covertly she will be granted a certain position. Within the institute, her authority will be the highest, with everything there existing for her convenience to continue her elixir research."

Pei Qingyuan paused for a moment to look at everybody, "Also, because of Xiaoyun’s selfless contributions to the nation, the leadership has decided that, in the future, a secret ’shareholding company’ will be established exclusively to sell all the elixirs Xiaoyun produces.

"Xiaoyun just needs to focus on producing elixirs; as for everything else in the company, including the herbs, it will all be provided by the state. I have recommended Comrade Lu Aiguo to serve as the general manager of this shareholding company. The shares will be divided 3.5:6:0.5. Respectively, that’s 35% for the state, 60% for Xiaoyun, and 5% for Comrade Lu Aiguo. Consider this a form of compensation for Xiaoyun and the Lu family."

Lu Aiguo, his wife, Lu Aiguo, Xia Yuan, along with Shitou and Lu Yun exchanged glances, and none of them spoke for a moment, not knowing what to say about this topic.

"This is the best outcome I could fight for," Pei Qingyuan patiently explained, seeing everyone’s silence, "Presently, the elixir is only available to a specific group of people on a small scale. However, in the future, this scope will inevitably expand slowly until it eventually becomes available to the entire population and even sold internationally—

"Consider how large this cake really is. Even with just 5%, the profits that could be generated are comparable to the revenues of ten or even more than a hundred companies the size of the Lu Group. And there’s also a change in status.

"According to the leadership’s original plan, the state and Xiaoyun should at least have a fifty-fifty split, and they wanted Xiaoyun to present the formula. However, because Xiaoyun’s contributions go far beyond just the elixir..."

Pei Qingyuan gave everyone a knowing look and stopped there. He didn’t bring up the Space Stone because he was aware that Lu Aiguo and his wife were uninformed, so he had no intention of mentioning it in front of them.

His fight for such a profit division wasn’t without self-interest. After all, Xiaoyun’s future offspring with Shitou would inherit these assets, so in a sense, weren’t these equivalent to the future wealth of the Pei family’s descendants?

Keeping the formula confidential was certainly the best course.

"But the leadership was right; Xiaoyun alone couldn’t possibly produce such vast quantities of the elixir without exhausting herself to death, not to mention the time she needed for researching new elixirs.

"There’s more to hammer out on this issue. I need to find time to talk it over more carefully with Xiaoyun and Shitou."