At the end of December, it may not be very cold in New York, but people still prefer to stay in warm homes at night. Even poor people without heating and fireplaces are much more comfortable under the covers.

Except for the nightcrawlers who are running for a living, no one wants to stay on the streets after dark.

John didn't like it either, and the older Huntelaar hated it, but tonight they got in a car with Tesla, came to an intersection, and got out of the car.

"Sizzle......"

As soon as he got out of the car, John felt a cold cool breeze, and couldn't help but shrink his neck and shiver.

It's getting dark, it's completely dark.

Tesla and old Huntelaar also followed behind John, but after they got out of the car, they didn't have the heart to experience the cold of the night, but immediately set their eyes on the six-story building hundreds of meters away! Illuminated by the dim streetlights on the side of the road, the building, which rises a lot above the surrounding buildings, stands out like a giant on the streets of Manhattan.

"Mr. Tesla, is your scheduled time almost up?"

After standing there and looking at it for a moment, old Huntelaar suddenly turned his head and asked.

"Yes, sir."

Tesla looked at the time, nodded and said excitedly: "In about a quarter of an hour, the power plant will start supplying power to Heinz General Hospital, and then we will see a bright world that we have never seen before!" ”

In his words, Tesla was full of pride.

It's no wonder that Tesla is so excited and excited, in fact, no matter who is about to see their own success, I am afraid that it will be the same. Most of them are designed and manufactured by Newton Electric Company, and a small part of the power generation and transmission equipment provided by Westinghouse Electric has been installed a few weeks ago, and thousands of the world's most advanced tungsten light bulbs have already been distributed throughout the hospital.

"Congratulations. Mr. Tesla. ”

John had no doubt about the success that would come today, and directly congratulated Tesla.

"Thank you, thank you, Mr. Huntelaar."

Even if he is as arrogant as Tesla, he can't help but be grateful to John at this moment.

From the very beginning of the idea of alternating current and the investment in Newton Electric Power Company, the Huntelaar family has invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in it. This was absolutely unimaginable for Tesla in the past. Abundant funds brought sufficient manpower and advanced research conditions, allowing him to fully display his genius ability, and in just two or three years, he has achieved extremely brilliant achievements!

A large number of patents and technologies have been rapidly accumulated.

Without the funds of the Huntelaar family, Tesla would not have been able to accumulate the technology of the entire power supply system so quickly, and even if he had enough technology, he would not have the strength to build such a large power supply system to test. And in this process, Tesla knows very well who has been giving him the greatest support!

Tesla's temper is a little eccentric, but that doesn't mean he doesn't understand the world at all.

Especially this year after John returned to New York from Europe. He has always been very respectful of Tesla, and he did not point fingers because of his status as a major shareholder. And compared to the old Huntelaar, who is a pure businessman, John's status as a top surgeon, as well as the inventor of light bulbs, bicycles and many car patents, also gives Tesla a natural sense of closeness in his heart, so although he usually has less contact, the scientific genius's favor for John is getting heavier and heavier......

"Unfortunately, the cost is still too high."

Relative to the excitement of the two young people. Old Huntelaar was much calmer, and said lightly: "This time build a small power plant and lay transmission lines. And it took a lot of money to renovate the lighting of the entire hospital, and if it was just to light the hospital at night, I am afraid it would be the least cost-effective investment I have ever made. "Uh......"

After listening to Old Huntelaar's faint words, Tesla's expression was slightly embarrassed, and he hurriedly explained: "Sir." This is mainly because it is the first time for our company to carry out such a large-scale project, and we have taken many detours...... Moreover, the cost of the power plant is naturally very high if the power plant is only to supply the lighting of Heinz General Hospital, if the power plant can be expanded to supply more electricity to other places. Not only will the cost be greatly reduced, but we can also make a profit! ”

When he said these words, Tesla was full of confidence.

In this era when electric lights were only a few years old, Americans were not as unscrupulous in using electricity as later generations, and like fashionable items such as telephones and cars, electricity bills were expensive enough to discourage most people. But both the elder Huntelaar and Tesla have seen the future of the electric revolution - in addition to the most basic lighting tools such as electric lights, Tesla, inspired by John's letter, has done a lot of practical work in the past two years to drive industrial equipment with electricity, and has slowly discovered the huge opportunities contained in this industry.

After listening to Tesla's explanation, old Huntelaar smiled slightly, and then asked: "So Mr. Tesla, if you build a power system that can supply the whole of New York, how much will it cost?" Do you have a projection of this number? ”

"This ......"

On this question, Tess fell silent again.

A 180-kilowatt power plant, no more than ten miles of transmission lines, and wires and electrical equipment for several buildings cost the Huntelaar family more than $100,000. Even if there are fewer detours after experience, and even if large-scale construction can greatly reduce costs, it is difficult for Tesla to imagine how huge the cost would be if it wanted to power the whole of New York City!

Tesla itself is well aware that this is simply not something that Newton Power can do.

Suddenly, Tesla understood what old Huntelaar meant. During this period of time, the old gentleman has communicated with Tesla several times because of the financing of the development of the Newton Electric Power Company, and the old Huntelaar insisted that bankers or investors should be invited to participate in the development of the Newdong Electric Power Company and start popularizing the promotion of alternating current as soon as possible. Although Tesla has realized that going it alone will slow the company's development, it is still strongly wary of those greedy financial businessmen, and the two have not been able to reach an agreement.

At this moment, old Huntelaar was obviously taking the opportunity to persuade him.

couldn't help but open his mouth, and when Tesla was just about to say something, John, who had been silent next to him, suddenly clapped his hands lightly and said, "Sir, it's almost time!" ”

After hearing this, old Huntelaar and Tesla fell silent at the same time.

Even the butlers, Hans and Henry, raised their heads at this time, staring nervously at the building of Heinz General Hospital, eagerly waiting...... (To be continued......)