“…… An impressive party! ”

At the end of today's execution at Morgan Castle, John smiled faintly and said to Morgan, "To be honest, it's a little different from what I imagined before I came. ”

At first, John thought it would be a grand ball, after all, the name Morgan was too big for him, but he didn't expect to find that there were very few people in attendance, only about thirty people, and there was no ball at all, everyone was basically chatting in small groups.

And what makes John a little strange is Morgan's attitude towards his grandparents.

Although there are twenty or thirty guests today, and almost all of them are the leading figures in New York City, Morgan, as the host, naturally can't be lazy and needs to greet them one by one, but except for a few words of greeting at the beginning, the financial magnate has not come to sit down until now, which still makes John feel a little left out.

You know, at this time, the other guests have almost already taken their leave, and the whole hall has become deserted.

In response to John's lukewarm words, Morgan touched his mustache and smiled: "In my opinion, whether it is a ball or other forms of gathering, it is actually to provide a space for everyone to communicate with each other...... Mr. Huntelaar, I heard that you have returned from the Far East, and it just so happens that I have collected some Oriental art, I wonder if you two would be interested in appreciating them together? ”

In response to Morgan's sudden invitation, John's heart suddenly moved.

The financial magnate was known for his penchant for collecting art and antiques, and in fact the total value of his collection of art at the time of his death was even equivalent to his other assets. On the other hand, Morgan's personal fortune is far less than others think. Especially after his death, when the amount of property is really referred to......

Before John could figure it out, old Huntelaar had already nodded and smiled: "Of course, it just so happens that I am also interested in oriental artworks, so I can go and see it!" ”

Old Huntelaar nodded, and John naturally had nothing to say.

The grandfather and grandson were personally led by Morgan. Walk out of the brightly lit hall and come to the place where Morgan collects his art. John also knew that the speed and value of Morgan's art collection must have peaked in the last thirty years of his life, but the qiē in front of him still surprised John, and the dazzling array of collections made people sigh at Morgan's love for collecting!

"Perhaps, I should spend some money on this, too."

While listening casually to Morgan's introduction, John secretly pondered.

Gold in troubled times, antiques in prosperous times.

Although these are not troubled times. However, in the era when countries are vigorously developing industry and carrying out the second industrial revolution, funds are desperately invested in industry, and things like antiques and works of art will certainly not have too high value. Especially at the end of the 19th century, the price difference between it and the 20th century and even the 21st century is far from it, and the works that will be auctioned for tens of millions of dollars in the future are now likely to be won for tens of thousands or even thousands, and the unlucky guy like Van Gogh will have a painting even more cabbage price!

If you come up with a little money every year. Buying some art and keeping it for decades is simply a lucrative deal!

Just when the head was full of thoughts. Morgan took his grandfather and grandson to a painting, and turned on the electric light on the top of the painting. Perhaps because the bamboo light bulb has been used for a long time, or because the brightness of the light itself is really insufficient, the light of this oil painting is very dim, and the old Huntelaar can only take two steps forward and watch carefully.

"Mr. Huntelaar!"

At this moment, Morgan, who had been talking to old Huntelaar non-stop, suddenly turned his head. Turning to the absent-minded John, he asked in a deep voice, "I heard that you have invented a new type of bulb that is brighter than a bamboo bulb, can you sell some to me?" ”

Here it comes!

After hearing these words, old Huntelaar and John's hearts shook at the same time!

In fact, before coming to Morgan's house, the elder Huntelaar had already been in contact with the financial tycoon. After Morgan invested in Edison's Electric Company, he gradually discovered the shortcomings of direct current. For example, the loss in the transportation of electric current, and the excessive consumption of copper, etc., so the attention has now begun to be paid to the alternating current that Edison is desperately trying to denigrate. In the United States, in addition to Westinghouse Electric, I am afraid that Newton Electric Company is the most powerful!

So not long ago, Morgan had invited old Huntelaar to talk about it.

It's just a pity that although the elder Huntelaar wants to cooperate with bankers to promote alternating current, on the one hand, he has some scruples about Morgan who cooperated with Edison, and on the other hand, he also feels that now is not the best time, so he does not agree......

"Absolutely."

After only a slight moment of hesitation, John immediately nodded with a smile and said indifferently: "I don't know how many Mr. Morgan there are?" I can have someone prepare it for you. ”

"Let's get five hundred first!"

With a wave of his hand, Morgan said casually without even asking the price.

After several years of Edison's efforts, the cost of bamboo bulbs has dropped a lot, and now the price is only twenty or thirty cents, but the tungsten bulb is different, because John has been secretive after registering the patent, and it was not until not long ago that he began to authorize the Newton Electric Power Company to manufacture, the cost is high, and five hundred bulbs cost a lot of money.

John wasn't surprised by the other party's boldness, but just raised his eyebrows and asked with a smile, "Mr. Morgan, do you really need so much now?" Our bulbs have just been put into production and are still a little underproduced, so it would be great if you could order them in batches. ”

"I'm still able to do my best so that I can replace all the light bulbs!"

Morgan smiled slightly, and said as a matter of course: "I hope to be able to replace all the light bulbs in my home and office...... Hehe, Mr. Huntelaar, I personally prefer the latest products, and if there is such an opportunity, I naturally hope that the sooner the better! After all...... Chances don't wait for you to think about it, do they? ”

The words made old Huntelaar frown, and he couldn't help but worry in his heart.

But before old Huntelaar could speak, John laughed and said, "I'm sorry Mr. Morgan, I don't think so!" ”

"Oh? I want to hear about it! ”

Morgan's eyes narrowed slightly, and he asked lightly.

Tilting his head slightly, John smiled with a subtle expression: "I think whether the latest product is the best product or not, after all, you have to see it with your own eyes to be sure, so it will definitely be good for you and us." Mr. Morgan, I've now invested in an AC power station and I've laid lighting in a building, and I've even designed some AC-powered power equipment for it, so if you're interested, why don't you take a look at it for yourself? With a little patience, you may gain more......" (To be continued......