Chapter Subtitle: Edison's "American Humor"

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After taking a sip of the after-dinner wine, Yuan Yan, who was full of slander, sat down on the sofa and prepared to rest.

Flickering is also very tiring. No matter how tall his physique is, this is a technical job, not a physical job. Of course, the most physical work that our Master Yuan will do in the future will also require a little skill.

However, some people refused to let him rest.

Thomas Edison holding his glass of boiled water...... What kind of alcohol do diabetics still drink?

He frowned and thought for a long time, then suddenly "sneered" and smiled: "Mr. Yuan, I really admire your eloquence, I have to admit that you have made me change some of my views on Chinese, not all of you are ...... Well, don't understand modern civilization. ”

He paused, took a sip of water and moistened his dry throat and continued: "I also understand your thoughts, indeed, as you said, Mr. Yuan, if radio broadcasting can really be transmitted to thousands of households, it is indeed a very big business. ”

He said a little smugly: "In fact, according to my judgment, in the next ten years or even decades, the entertainment industry will definitely be promising." The gramophone I invented is proof of this. ”

"But, Mr. Yuan. I'm sure you've seen a radio too. The great inventor shook his head and said in a sarcastic tone: "Mr. Yuan, do you think this complex machine can be popularized in every American home?" ”

"Yes, Mr. Yuan." His youngest son chimed in, "I'm a radio amateur." While it's really not hard for me to assemble a radio, I really don't think all Americans can do it. ”

Wait, are they really talking about radio?

If they were really talking about radios, how could the simplest of household appliances be described as "complex machines"?

This is because the radio in 1920 was similar to the case in the nineties when home computers first became popular. Of course, Yuan Hongjian was a little kid who didn't know anything at that time, but he still remembered how his father saved the first computer in the family.

That's right, you can't buy ready-made "brand machines" these days, and most of the radio amateur radios are DIY by themselves.

Buying a radio in the twenties was the same as buying a computer in the nineties, going to the electronics store and buying a bunch of tubes, panels, headphones or speakers, televisions, and antennas. Unlike computers, electronics stores don't assemble them for customers, they have to go home and assemble them themselves.

One challenge for the breadwinners of middle-class households is to find ways to settle the mess of wires and components, or at least have a look, and to prevent the battery solution from flowing out and contaminating furniture and carpets. What's even more frustrating is that they have to climb up to the roof to adjust the antenna. So every year, there are cases of broken bones or even death due to the installation of radios.

Nowadays, there is no crossing of the online article, otherwise the protagonist of the American online article does not cross because of a computer leakage at the beginning, but because of a fall or electrocution.

After listening to these two questions, our Master Yuan's bright smile suddenly froze, and a very embarrassed and embarrassed look appeared on his face.

When Thomas Edison saw his expression, his heart was filled with joy. This Chinese not only let himself lose 30,000 US dollars, but also greatly lost face, and now he has finally won back a city!

He turned to Mr. Baker Sr. and said, "To tell you the truth, I personally think it would be too difficult to popularize the radio, or else...... George, I'm afraid you haven't touched the radio so you don't know about it, right? ”

"Hmm......" Mr. George Baker did not answer the question, but looked at the silent Yuan Yanqian.

Perhaps, this Chinese who keeps surprising him will have a way.

However, it seems that he didn't think about it like this.

Am I mistaken about him?

Master Yuan's expression at this time was indeed very ugly, he frowned tightly and pursed his lips, his fingers nervously bounced on the armrests of the sofa, and even his legs were shaking uneasily. Even a person with no knowledge of psychology can feel that he is in a state of struggle.

"Hahaha!" This time it was Thomas Edison's turn to laugh out loud, and he stood up and said, "It was a very pleasant evening. ”

He put on his evening dress and said to the silent Yuan Yanqian, "Thank you, Mr. Yuan." I think I've heard that you're a very good economist. Today I saw your medical skills again, but ......"

He sighed and shook his head in a regretful tone: "But you are not a scientist after all, so you don't have a comprehensive understanding of the radio broadcasting industry, and you don't think about it enough." But it's also unavoidable. Please don't be discouraged, you still have a chance when you are still young. In fact, as long as a solution is found......"

"Wait!"

"Wait, Mr. Edison." Master Yuan raised his hand and interrupted him, "Who told you that I don't have a solution?" ”

The great inventor was stunned for a moment, and then laughed again and said, "That's good, Mr. Yuan." Tell us about your solution. ”

"But...... I don't want to say! Yuan Yanqian said confidently, "I especially don't want to say it in front of Mr. Edison." ”

"Why?"

The four people in the room asked in unison.

Our Master Yuan looked around at the four people: "Because I, a Chinese, don't understand Mr. Edison's 'American humor'." ”

"American humor?!"

As soon as he said this, the Great Inventor's face instantly turned gloomy, while the other three still looked like they didn't know why.

I heard Yuan Yanqian say anxiously and quickly: "I heard that Mr. Thomas Edison once promised Mr. Nikola Tesla that if he completed the improvement of the DC motor and generator, then he would receive a huge reward of fifty thousand dollars. Mr. Tesla continued to do the heavy lifting for almost a year, finally completing the new design, from which Mr. Edison's company reaped huge profits and new patent ownership. And when Mr. Tesla asked Mr. Edison for $50,000, Edison was rumored to have replied to him......"

"'Tesla, you don't understand the humor of us Americans!' ”

He stood up, looked directly at the great inventor who had already begun to smoke and asked, "Is that so, Mr. Edison?" ”

"You!"

The very humorous American raised his finger and pointed at Yuan Yanqi, but he could only say such a word. At this time, he was angry and shocked in his heart, angry that this Chinese exposed his scar in public, and was shocked that he didn't understand how this matter was leaked out.

And his angry and depraved appearance naturally proves that what Master Yuan said is true.

Yuan Yanqian shrugged his shoulders and spread his hands and said, "Since that Serb doesn't understand, I, a Chinese, don't understand it!" ”

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