Chapter 109 Academic Achievements
"Just give me the paperwork," Alvin said reluctantly, taking the documents handed over by Gregory.
Elbert also nodded slightly. The procedures for a civilian helicopter were quite complicated, and Gregory managed to complete all the paperwork in less than two days.
'It must require intelligence, connections, and efficiency!' thought Elbert.
Elbert's enigmatic smile left the business management graduates staring blankly, utterly shocked.
'What kind of identity does Elbert have?'
'Able to afford a private plane? Isn't he disabled?'
'But other assets can be faked for dignity. A helicopter can't be faked!'
Lots of thoughts popped into their mind.
"What a lively scene!" A voice of admiration came from the elevator again.
Wavehaven University's President Lysander and Professor Gavin, the students' university mentor, walked out of the elevator! The two were also stunned when they saw the scene on the rooftop!
"These students are getting better every year!" The two regained their composure and walked over with large strides.
The students were even more puzzled! Professor Gavin's attendance made sense since he had been invited to the reunion, but President Lysander's showing up blew their minds.
Lysander had been the president for nine years, a position that speaks for itself. He was a national-level official and one of the top ten economists in Veridiania! He became famous early on and was internationally renowned!
Countless large companies wanted to hire him as a consultant or strategic advisor, but he refused them all! Lysander did not care for fame or fortune; he only wanted to focus on academic research. He hardly attended any events!
Under the puzzled gazes of the crowd, Lysander, as if no one else was around, walked straight to the stage with eager eyes. He tightly grasped Elbert's hand! Lysander seemed a bit emotional! His lips trembled slightly! Everyone fell silent in an instant!
"Elbert, I submitted your patents to the Academic Achievement Committee yesterday! Although the official evaluation results will take some time to come out, the reviewers were so impressed with your patent proposals that they almost didn't sleep all night!" Lysander said.
"They unanimously believe that your three patents have the potential to win world-class awards!" Lysander became more and more excited, "Elbert, you are truly outstanding! You are the greatest pride in my 20 years of teaching and the greatest alumni in the 70-year history of Wavehaven University!"
'The InnovateTech Prize, Veridiania's top scientific invention award?' The graduates present were astonished!
They knew that was the highest invention patent award in Veridiania—the dream award for all scholars engaged in scientific research!
No matter who it was, once they won an InnovateTech Prize, even a bronze medal, it was enough to bring honor to their family! Their future academic career would be prosperous.
Moreover, being recognized by the InnovateTech Prize meant that patent technology had undeniable economic value!
Every technology patent under the InnovateTech Prize could give rise to billion—or even hundred-billion-dollar industries! Even a top university like Wavehaven produced less than ten InnovateTech Prize winners in its history! And the highest record was only a silver medal!
But Elbert was expected to win the gold medal! And three at once!
Everyone present was inexplicably shocked!
They were all students of Wavehaven University, and each has dreamed of winning an InnovateTech Prize! Even having their inventions shortlisted for the InnovateTech Prize would be enough for them!
They still remembered. During their school years, a famous senior proposed a new modern economic management theory. As a result, it was shortlisted for the InnovateTech Prize and eventually won an academic contribution award! Although it was just a contribution award, it was far from a bronze medal!
But that senior was immediately sought after by major companies! She received a job offer with a million-dollar annual salary before she even graduated!
But now! Elbert, who they thought was disabled, actually produced three patents that were expected to win gold medals.
Lysander tried hard to calm his emotions. He slowly said again, "Elbert, I have kept your other three patents as a trump card to compete for this year's Nuremberg International Invention Award! In my judgment, it will be very easy for these three patents to shock the international invention community!"
As soon as Lysander said this, there was another exclamation from the crowd!
Everyone fell silent!
'So, this is Elbert! Three years of silence and dedication to research. And then, he produced six top inventions to shock the world. His brainpower, his knowledge, his endurance, his patience, are almost terrifying!' they exclaimed inwardly.
Cynthia was not very educated! At this moment, she slowly shook off her reverie and returned to her senses.
She knew that helicopters were very expensive! But she didn’t care about it because her husband was also rich. As for those academic achievements, she didn't understand them at all! She didn't value these much.
Unseen by anyone, she sneered in disdain!
"By the way, there's one more thing!" Lysander said, taking a red certificate from Professor Gavin's hand, and smiled slightly.
"I hope you don't mind. This certificate is not worth much, but it's the only thing Wavehaven University can offer to express our gratitude to you!"
Then, Lysander slowly opened the certificate, facing everyone.
[Donation Certificate
Student Elbert:
Thank you for donating $10 million to help the school build a new technology exhibition hall.
After discussions, the school has decided to name the technology exhibition hall the 'Creator Hall.'
Wavehaven University represents thousands of students in expressing our highest respect and gratitude to Mr. Elbert!
Wavehaven University Administrative Committee
July 3, 2020!]
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