As for Evan's intentions, the success of Y TV is obvious to all, and Dumont is naturally not unclear. Moreover, as the core supplier of the other party, in fact, he knows more than others. At least, the output of SONY TVs can be inferred by Dumont's shipments of picture tubes.

It is precisely because of the popularity of SONY TV that a few days ago, a company executive proposed to re-discuss and apply the agreement of the physical system company. They feel that low-cost SONY TVs will hurt their own interests. Of course, this proposal did not pass.

Because the opponent of one side gives evidence of refutation. The CRTs supplied by Dumont Laboratories are all mature products of the same specification, and the price of applied physical systems is not underpriced. As the sole supplier, the deal with the Applied Physical Systems Company did not suffer in itself, but rather benefited them in a number of ways. As for the possibility of squeezing one's own high-end products because of low-priced products, this is not non-existent, but the extent is certainly not large. After all, the two are aimed at very different consumers. Consumers who would buy a $300 or so TV are unlikely to buy a large-size TV worth thousands of dollars.

When the user experience is similar, it is natural that the more affordable the product, the higher the sales volume.

Dumont Laboratories is convinced that Applied Physics Systems must have received the news. That's why the other party hurried to New Jersey.

It is a matter of life and death for the company, and Dumont feels that if it were himself, he would solve this hidden danger as soon as possible.

"Mr. Dumont is a direct ......"

After the two sides sat down, facing Dumont who was straight to the point, Evan decided to take advantage of the situation and said directly: "Since this is the case, I will not beat around the corner." ”

"Mr. Dumont, I would like to receive the authorization of your patents and technologies related to CRT. ”

Dumont bowed slightly when he heard this, with the technology, he could produce his own picture tubes, and he would not be controlled by others. It's just that the idea is good, but it's not realistic. Technology is the lifeblood of Dumont, and he regretted that he had granted the patent to RCA for $20,000 in order to develop, and now how could he make such a loser-like mistake.

Dumont didn't think about it, and replied, "Mr. Warren, this can't be. Dumont Laboratories has no intention of proliferating CRT technology. ”

"If you pay attention to this, I don't think we need to talk about it. ”

With that, Dumont was about to get up.

"Wait!" exclaimed Evan, "Mr. Dumont, you're here, don't you want to listen to my offer?"

"Even if it doesn't work out, there's no need to waste this good dish. God tells us not to waste and we should obey, doesn't he?"

Dumont was just pretending, and when he heard Evan's words, he said, "You're right. ”

So, the two tacitly agreed not to mention business for the time being, and chatted while eating. The topic goes from shallow to deep. It's a process of getting to know each other, which is boring but essential.

When he was almost finished, Evan brought up the old story.

"Mr. Dumont, I'm sure you know how important CRT patents are to me. Therefore, no matter what the cost, I am willing. ”

"And I also believe that CRT patents are not for sale to Dumont Laboratories. ”

"Or, Monsieur Dumont, tell me straight, what price will make you relieved?"

Through the interaction just now, Dumont has learned a little about Evan, and he admires his achievements very much. Dumont also admires Evan as a person. But none of that would stop him from changing his mind.

"Evan, let's get straight to the point. I can guarantee that we will fulfill the contract 100%, but if it is patented, please do not open your mouth. ”

At this point, the atmosphere became a little stiff.

However, Evan had been prepared for this. Since you can't get it with money alone, you have to change your strategy.

Evan thought for a moment and said, "In that case, let's put this aside in advance." ”

"Mr. Dumont, I heard that you are working heavily on color television technology?"

Dumont didn't know why, and replied lightly: "Yes." ”

"Color TV technology is the future of television, and everyone in the industry is scrambling to work on it," Evan said. ”

"Unfortunately, it seems that everyone's progress is not fast. ”

Dumont nodded and said, "It seems like that......"

"What, are you going to get involved?"

"Of course," Evan said, "of course......"

"In fact, we've already started to do it. Moreover, some progress has just been made not so long ago. ”

"Oh?" said Dumont, half-incredulously, "about what?"

The principle of color television technology is almost the same as that of a black-and-white television set, and the difference is only in the color of the light emitted on the screen, as well as the corresponding coding and control circuitry.

"Is this...... Why don't you confirm it yourself?" Evan snapped, reaching out and patting a file bag that had been placed on the table at some point.

The bag was so familiar that Dumont took a closer look and saw that it had the logo of the patent office printed on it.

Obviously, it contained a patent document.

Now Dumont had to wait solemnly, since Evan was confident that he would be convinced with this document, it would certainly not be easy.

Before opening the file bag, Dumont couldn't help but guess: "What kind of breakthrough will it be? They have no foundation in CRT manufacturing before, and this aspect can most likely be ruled out...... Is it the electrical aspect? The difficulty is not great, and the patent on the circuit is important and important, but it is not important to say that it is not important, because it is too difficult and easy to be bypassed. ”

Dumont's mind flashed with possibilities, and his movements did not pause, and soon, he pulled out a page of papers.

There was only this one piece of paper in it.

Dumont glanced at the ten lines and quickly skimmed through the words on them, then frowned slightly. He glanced up at Evan, then put the paper back in his file bag.

"Evan, is this true?"

Dumont looked incredulous.

Evan nodded.

Dumont put the file bag aside, pondered for a moment, and asked, "What do you want to do with this?"

"What don't you want to do?" said Evan with a smile, "I just have a proposal that is not worth mentioning, and I want to know if you, Mr. Dumont, are interested." ”

"Tell me about it. ”

"My proposal is simple, let's work together......"

"I have what you want, you have what I want. Cooperation is a win-win situation. ”

"Of course, maybe in your opinion, what I want is more valuable than the chips I have, and I admit that. But I feel like I have a ticket to the future, and it's possible to have a head start in color television. Therefore, from this point of view, its value is sufficient. ”

"What do you think?

……

Dumont didn't answer immediately, and it was a full three minutes before he spoke.

"Cooperation...... Yes, though, I have one condition!"