Pokémon: Shadow of the Dawn

Chapter 556 Hoenn Research Institute

The car stopped in the forest. The road ahead, which had just been opened for traffic not long ago, was a bit crowded, and several trucks that had just arrived this morning had not yet been unloaded.

Wang Jin and others had to get off the car and walk along the lake.

The driver was left waiting. Qiao Xiong frowned, looked ahead and said in a deep voice: "This road should be widened twice as much. How can the road in front of the institute be so narrow... I will go and urge them later."

Wang Jin thought of the small dirt road in front of the Damu Research Institute, which was unique to the town of Zhenxin.

The dirt road in Pallet Town is much narrower and more difficult to navigate than this fresh asphalt road, but Dr. Oak has no intention of widening it. Anyway, the steps in the courtyard in front of the Oak Research Institute are paved with bluestone slabs and blocked by an iron gate.

Wang Jin didn't reply and looked around.

Some fish Pokémon can be vaguely seen in the lake. Their levels are all below elite level and they all seem to be native Pokémon.

The lake is very large, so there is no need to dig an additional living environment for the water-attribute elves. The water-attribute breeding garden can be made entirely of local materials.

Safiya at the back couldn't hide her curiosity, so she ran in the front and occasionally stuck half of her body out of the lake.

"It's too dangerous..." Qiao Xiong was very worried, afraid that the little girl would fall.

The three of them soon reached the end.

Bai Tu was facing them diagonally, and with the reminder of the middle-aged man in a suit next to him, he discovered Wang Jin and his group.

Wang Jin raised his hand and shook it in greeting.

Bai Tu was stunned for a few seconds, and opened his mouth but no sound came out for a while. It was not until he ran down the small dirt slope that he shouted excitedly:

"Teacher Steel Crow! You're here..."

Wang Jin nodded with a smile.

Bai Tu came over, unable to hide his excitement, and quickly reported the achievements of the research institute during this period:

"Teacher Steel Crow! Thanks to everyone's help, the main body of the research institute has been completed for the most part... The scope and divisions of the breeding garden have also been basically confirmed. What's left is to change the terrain environment and build the breeding cover. As long as the terrain is ready, the breeding cover can be transported here quickly..."

The cultivation cover is a translucent Alliance black-tech cultivation tool. At first, Wang Jin thought it was something similar to a greenhouse, but later he found that it was much better than a greenhouse.

Developed by Dr. Oak himself, it can change surface structure, adjust light intensity, adjust for hypothermia, and also has detection and alarm functions.

Except for some wild cultivation gardens or farms that rely on the local natural environment, this material will be used in normal cultivation houses and compound cultivation gardens in research institutes.

Professor Oak also made a lot of money.

Before, Wang Jin was somewhat envious of this kind of money-making patent, but now he is basically indifferent to it.

After making a few bucks from hunters and the Alliance, Alliance Coins were just a number to Wang Jin. For a quasi-master trainer, there were many ways to earn Alliance Coins.

Money only plays a supporting role in the development of his current strength.

According to Kikuko, champion level and below depend on money, while above champion level it depends on the trainer's talent.

North of the lake.

Wang Jin followed Bai Tu around the entire research institute and then asked:

"Are you still short of Alliance Coins? I can transfer some more to the Institute's account."

Bai Tu waved his hands repeatedly, his face flushed with excitement. He pushed his glasses and said, "The people in the Hoenn region are very enthusiastic. When I first came here, people from the Alliance and Dewen Company came."

"After confirming that this was your research institute, Mr. Steeljaw, the Hoenn Alliance subsidized a lot of money, and Devon Company also gave us a discount..."

"I've calculated that when the construction is completed, there will be about 300 million Alliance coins left. Ah Zhi has the financial statements, I'll ask her to give them to you."

Wang Jin was silent for a moment.

Hoenn Alliance subsidies? Devon Company also offers discounts?

He remembered that this construction company was not under the control of Devon Company, so it was possible that Devon Company made up the money. Of course, it was also possible that Devon Company had forced them to pay.

Wang Jin then instructed: "Use some of the money to pay for food and travel expenses for all those involved in the construction of the institute...give as much as you can. Forget about the Hoenn Alliance, and use the discounted money from the Devon Company to supplement the construction company. And you, it's time to get a salary too."

Bai Tu was stunned for a moment, and felt a little embarrassed when he heard the salary. He scratched his head and said:

"Teacher Steel Crow, I'm your assistant. Actually, I'm just an intern researcher at the institute. Normally, I only get room and board. I don't need to be paid..."

"I'll give it to you here." Wang Jin raised his hand to interrupt him. "After the institute is built, all researchers who pass the assessment and interview will be paid, even if they are interns."

As Bai Tu said, in normal research institutes, interns do not receive any salary because they are not sure whether they will become full-time researchers at the institute.

This internship period is an assessment of the researcher's abilities, and generally the researcher helps out as an assistant to a formal researcher.

Once you have passed the assessment and received recognition from the official researcher, you can leave the internship period.

All expenses except for food and accommodation during the internship period shall be borne by the researcher himself.

It sounds okay, but it's basically a waste of time. Especially in some research institutes with strict assessments... For example, the Oak Institute, four out of five researchers who enter the internship period will be dismissed, and after doing some manual work for a few months, they leave in frustration.

"It's only tens of thousands of Alliance coins a month." Wang Jin coughed twice and explained, "We are the most equal and open research institute in the entire elf world. Of course, the early written tests and interviews are also more difficult..."

"I will transfer the Alliance Coins to the Institute's account regularly."

The main thing is that I am wealthy now and have no shortage of money.

After the Hunter Guild's project is implemented, he will definitely be able to jump into the top ten of the Elf World's wealth list within a few years.

After listening to this, Bai Tu responded with great energy: "Okay! Steel Crow teacher!"

The only thing left is to ensure that the mission is completed.

Bai Tu's weakness may be his lack of flexibility, but his strengths are also outstanding. He absolutely supports Dr. Wang's instructions and completes them conscientiously.

After a while, Azhi came trotting over and handed over the financial statements of the institute's construction during this period.

Wang Jin took a quick glance.

The numbers were so dense that he felt a little dizzy.

Then it was handed over to Hashio, a local professional in Hoenn not far away.

After a moment, Wang Jin received Qiao Xiong's affirmation and returned the form. He patted Bai Tu on the shoulder:

"Come on! Once the institute is built, you will be my personal assistant and executive administrator!"

Kashiwazu was full of hope: "Okay! Steel Crow teacher!"

He could already see the scene of the Hoenn Research Institute becoming world-renowned and leaving a significant mark in the history of the Alliance's scientific research.