Wizards begin with Occlumency.

Chapter 87 Collaborative Development

After finishing their business, Link and Jasmine left quickly.

If someone in a superior position doesn't actively try to build a relationship with you, then you need to be perceptive.

Get straight to the point; you can be tactful or direct, but you must not take up too much of the superior's time.

Once everything is settled, it's best to take your leave as soon as possible.

Jasmine was very happy when she left the office.

Although she knew the wizard Paro, they didn't actually have any real friendship.

If Link hadn't taken her along, it would have been almost impossible for her to have any further contact with the wizard Paro.

Not to mention demonstrating a certain level of investment potential to the other party.

Before leaving, Wizard Paro promised to talk to Wizard Celine and arrange for Jasmine to work part-time as a sales assistant at the pharmacy for a while.

Don't underestimate the job of a pharmacy sales associate; it's a great way to develop yourself.

Not to mention that to be a good sales consultant, one must be very familiar with all the medicines sold in the store, which provides an extra platform for learning about pharmacology.

The diverse customers she encountered while working as a sales associate allowed Jasmine to gain a more intuitive and comprehensive understanding of the complexities and diversity of human nature, society, and the world.

Experience consists of two parts: understanding people and experiencing events.

This is very helpful for Jasmine's growth.

Moreover, she no longer has to spend every morning alone in the lab.

After a semester, Jasmine had gotten used to being around Link.

Jasmine had a bad feeling about this the week before, especially on the first day of the holiday.

The next day.

As dawn broke, Jasmine used her personal AI to urge Link to set off early.

Link didn't indulge Jasmine; he leisurely ate breakfast in the cafeteria before taking the railcar.

Rivosos City, East District, Serene Wizard's Apothecary.

When Link and Jasmine arrived, the store door had just opened.

Good morning, Wizard Celine.

Upon entering the store, Link immediately greeted them politely, and Jasmine followed suit.

"morning."

The witch Celine leaned against the counter, displaying her alluring and graceful figure.

She held a cup of coffee-like hot drink, took a small sip, and responded with a faint sound.

As soon as Celine put down her cup, Link stepped forward and presented the prepared materials and samples with both hands, saying respectfully, "These are the interim report and preliminary results of the research and development of aromatherapy essential oil made from the extract of daylily leaves. Please take a look, Celine."

"Okay, I'll take a look first."

The witch Celine picked up a thick stack of handwritten materials, quickly went through them, and then picked up several samples one by one, sniffing them lightly, a look of surprise on her face.

"That's interesting."

She examined it carefully, then asked curiously, "How did you come up with the idea of ​​adding the pollen of the sleeping flower as an ingredient?"

That's a really brilliant idea!

The daylily is not common, but its cultivation cost is not high, and the sleeping flower is even more common. The combination of the two, without even using advanced potion-making techniques or alchemical potion technology, has such an effect.

With some optimization, it has great potential!

"While learning fertility techniques, I cultivated a potted plant called 'Sleep-Inducing Flower,' which I kept by my bedside ever since." (See Chapters 19 and 20)

Link frankly replied, "A couple of days ago, the effects of several samples did not meet expectations. I tried to incorporate alchemical pharmaceutical technology but failed. On a whim, I thought of adding the pollen of the sleeping flower."

This is actually thanks to Severus Snape's Potions talent!

"I see."

Upon hearing this, the wizard Celine seemed to understand something and praised, "It seems that you not only have a talent for botany, but also for potion-making."

Link smiled slightly, neither smug nor arrogant, and calmly accepted Celine's praise.

Subtle expressions like "you flatter me" or "you're too kind" are completely unsuitable for the wizarding world.

At this moment, there is no better way to respond than to calmly accept it.

If you insist on saying "You flatter me, Celine" or "You are too kind," believe me, Celine's face will immediately turn cold.

Are you questioning her judgment?

"Just as Wizard Paro said, your research on smell, plans, and expectations is all good. What you lack is a foundation in pharmacology and alchemical pharmacology, as well as guidance."

Wizard Celine continued with the main topic, "I can agree to cooperate with you in developing the Liyuan Grass Aromatherapy Essential Oil, but I have one condition: I want 70% of all the rights and interests in the results."

After receiving advice from the wizard Paro to collaborate with the wizard Celine on developing the daylily aromatherapy essential oil, Link was prepared to relinquish a significant portion of his rights.

Link even predicted that he might have to give up 80%.

Link was quite surprised to find that the conditions set by the wizard Celine were only 70%.

Then, Link cautiously asked, "Witch Celine, may I negotiate the price?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Link subconsciously shrank back.

The wizard Celine couldn't help but chuckle at Link's seemingly cowardly yet actually timid demeanor, and replied with amusement, "How much are you prepared to offer?"

"Sixty percent?"

Link tentatively offered to cut the price by 10%, then quickly changed his mind, "How about 65%?"

"Okay, 65% it is."

Surprisingly, Celine the Wizard did not find Link's haggling an offense to her status and authority, and readily agreed.

In business, haggling is normal.

If Link doesn't dare to bargain with her, the witch Celine will be disappointed instead.

How can someone who cannot withstand pressure, adhere to principles, and fight for their own interests be a good subordinate, a good partner, or even a good comrade-in-arms?

The wizard Paro is about to be promoted to sage.

Now is a crucial time for their faction to accumulate various resources and strengths.

The wizard Celine retreated from the front lines to the city of Rivosos and opened a potion shop. While this was partly due to her personal character, it was also to expand the financial resources of her faction and to select potential successors.

The "New Blood Mutual Aid Society," which has been operating and maintained for decades, is one aspect, while a single genius like Link Grand is another.

The two are not in conflict.

At this moment, the wizard Celine finally turned to look at Jasmine, who was standing quietly to the side, and said, "You can do the part-time job as a sales assistant."

However, let me preface this by saying that being a sales associate isn't easy. Sometimes, you'll encounter difficult customers and suffer some grievances, which you'll have to bear yourself. Are you mentally prepared for that?

"I'll be fine, Wizard Celine."

Jasmine nodded vigorously and replied affirmatively, "I'm ready."

"That's good. Now go change your clothes and familiarize yourself with the medicines sold in the store, as well as the sales pitches."

"Link Grand, you show Molly Kidman around first. Once Salia arrives, ask her to mentor her."

Wizard Celine waved her hand, "As for the development of aromatherapy essential oils, it can be completed this afternoon. I will call you then and tell you about it."

"Okay, thank you, Wizard Celine."

After exchanging polite greetings, Link and Jasmine headed to the staff changing room.

On the way, I couldn't help but think, alchemy and potion-making, it really is...

What is difficult is not difficult; what is easy is not difficult!

(End of this chapter)