"The power is 3 kilowatts, and the cost is estimated to be 1,080 US dollars, which has solved the defect of not being able to be unloaded......"

Without waiting for Evan to ask, Spencer summed up the data that had just been reported at the meeting, "At this cost, the external price may be around 3,000 US dollars." ”

"This price is not affordable for ordinary people. Evan frowned and didn't speak, and Carl on the side commented: "If it is commercialized, the risk is not small, and it may not even be comparable to an electric saucepan." ”

At least the electric cooker didn't lose money.

Carl's implication is that he is not in favor of commercializing microwave ovens now.

Business risk is one of the reasons, but the other is that there are not enough people in the company right now.

Spencer is certainly aware of the high price, and Evan as the proposer of the project is even more clear. However, Spencer didn't react too violently to Carl's attitude, because he knew that it was up to Evan to decide in the end.

And Evan is a very assertive person, and he will not change his mind after listening to Carl's two or three words.

Previously, Evan had told Spencer that he was ready to bring it to the market as long as he solved a few defects in the original microwave oven.

Sure enough, after a moment of silence, Evan asked, as if he hadn't heard Carl's concern, "Spencer, when will the reliability test be done?" ”

Spencer replied, "If nothing else, two weeks." ”

"Well, let me know as soon as the results come out. Evan bowed slightly, commanding.

Spencer was overjoyed and nodded, "I see." ”

Then Evan looked at Carl, "Can you spare some people from the marketing department?" and let them do a market research ......."

Carl sighed in his heart, and wanted to persuade him, but when the words came to his mouth, they became: "Uh, what kind of investigation, and how big does the scale need to be?"

"If it's too big, you may need to outsource ......"

"It doesn't need to be too big, it's geared towards mid-to-high-end hotels and restaurants and see how receptive they are to microwaves," Evan said. ”

"If you don't have enough people, let's keep it small and limit the scope of the investigation to Los Angeles. ”

"For the time being, we will not entrust to the outside world. ”

Karl thought for a moment and answered Evan's order.

Evan nodded in satisfaction, and then added to Spencer: "By the way, Spencer, I suggest you find a restaurant that is willing to use a microwave oven and do a field test......"

"No matter how many test items are set up in the laboratory, they are not as effective as those used in the field. ”

"Yes, I know, I will keep in touch with the marketing department later. ”

"Since this is the case, let's do this today, whether it will be listed or not, and wait for the reliability test and market research report to come out. ”

After saying that, Evan and the others left the laboratory and finished the last work of the day.

Spencer, who remained in the laboratory, was immediately surrounded by members of the team who appeared out of nowhere.

"Team leader, how is it, did the boss say PASS?"

Spencer clenched his right hand into a fist, held it high in the air, and said, "Although it is not completely certain, the dawn is just around the corner, everyone, our efforts have not been in vain." ”

“YES！”

"Now we can finally raise our heads in front of the next few groups!"

"It's just that I've been embarrassed to go downstairs with them lately, let alone have dinner. ”

The members of the group looked like they were raising their eyebrows, and although Spencer didn't say a word, he felt the same way.

Seeing that other project teams have achieved results, and even made products that are making money every day, but their own project team is a gold-swallowing beast, only in and out, as long as they are not heartless, they will be under pressure to change anyone.

The next day was a Saturday.

In the morning, Evan, who was in the office on official business, welcomed an uninvited guest.

"Rick, why are you here?"

Evan shook hands with the visitor and said with a smile, "It won't be here to pull business, right?"

Of course, Rick knew that Evan was joking, and didn't take his words seriously, but he said in passing: "You guessed it, how about it, for the sake of my friend's face, how about taking out an eight-figure loan? Nine-figure is okay......"

Evan glared at him when he heard this, and said with a smile: "I can't say anything, an eight-figure loan? Even if we dare to lend, your bank's capital is not enough!"

Rick shrugged, leaned back in his chair, and said nonchalantly, "Okay, I'll pay attention next time." ”

After the joke, the two chatted casually. After a while, Erik made a special trip to find him, and there was nothing to do, just to catch up.

Although there is still work to be done, Evan is not in a hurry to send off guests, which is not hospitality.

With the increase in wealth, Evan now feels that there are not many friends who dare to communicate with him on an equal footing.

Before they knew it, the two talked about the situation on both sides of the Atlantic, and as a new banker, Rick must have some knowledge of the international situation. It is important to know that many of the bank's operations are closely related to the situation.

"Alas, this year's domestic economy does not seem to be good, and the banks are having a hard time. ”

Chatting and chatting, Rick suddenly sighed.

"It's okay, I think there may be some inflation, but it's necessary, it's just a re-release of the contradictions that have accumulated in the past few years, and it's good for the future. Evan said, "I think you'd better pay attention to your big cousin on the other side." ”

Rick frowned, "Big cousin, Great Britain, is its economy recovering well?"

Evan shook his head: "I didn't say it didn't recover well, it's just ...... I have a bad premonition. ”

Rick asked, "What's wrong?"

Evan thought for a moment and asked pointedly: "If the Soviet Union breaks the balance of power on the European continent, what do you think will happen to the British economy?"

Rick laughed and said, "With the current situation in the Soviet Union, how can it be possible to break the balance of power." ”

"Don't laugh yet......," Evan said, "don't doubt the strength of the Soviet Union, he only needs to make a breakthrough in some aspect to have this ability." ”

Rick asked suspiciously, "Which aspect?"

Evan prompted, "Do you know about the World Congress for the Defense of Peace?"

"World Conference for the Defense of Peace, which is being held in Paris, wait!" Rick's face changed, "No......"

"If this happens, if nothing else, the British pound exchange rate will definitely collapse. ”

Rick looked at Evan and cautiously asked, "Evan, do you know something?"

Evan immediately denied: "No, it's just a hunch." ”

"However, I think it's not a small possibility, you know, nearly four years have passed since the explosion of the Ben, and with the Soviet system, it should be fruitful. ”

"What do you think? Rick. ”

Rick was silent for a while, and suddenly said, "No, Evan, I can't sit still when you say this, see you later!"