Despite Dusander's repeated emphasis on the fatal flaw of Polina's gas engine, Polina still had no intention of giving up on display.

She couldn't afford a ticket from Newsal to somewhere else.

This was her first stop in securing funding for her invention. If she doesn't get enough funding, this may be her last stop.

Polina, who cut ties with her family in order to study, Polina, who graduated from Imperial University with the highest grades in her grade, Polina, who resigned from Imperial Machinery for her own invention, and Polina, who spent three years and exhausted all her savings to develop a gas internal combustion engine, are by no means people who will give up easily.

She decided to bet everything she had on this showcase. Whether it is the past 22 years of life or the future career, as long as you have it in your hands, it will all be pressed to the stage.

Die or live. In front of Polina, there is no third way at all.

"I don't have time to debug anymore." After listening to Dussand's words, Polina showed a somewhat bitter smile, "I will explain all this to the audience when I show it." ”

Dussart looked at the young inventor in front of him seriously, and then sighed softly.

"Then I wish you all the best." Although he had already sentenced Polina to death for his display in his heart, Dusand could not allow himself to sit idly by.

The device that appeared in front of us was an important invention that would change the course of human history. More importantly, the manufacture of internal combustion engines and related industries...... It's very profitable!

Without economic independence, there is no personal independence. Dussaint has a very deep understanding of this truth. He's only ten years old now, and there's nothing that could be called a foreign aid - he doesn't even have the systems and plug-ins that come standard with the Traverser.

When his mother provided for her food, clothing, shelter and a series of caretaking, Dussand's personal opinion was insignificant.

As the commander of the fleet, his father Duchamp was stationed in the orbit of Newsar's satellite all the year round, and everything in the family was basically decided by his mother. According to imperial law, a man could marry at the age of twelve with the consent of his guardian.

Continue to develop at this pace...... In two years, Dussend will inevitably marry Lorraine.

Although the status of the aristocracy was high, the cost of maintaining it was very large. Although my mother is a gentle and kind person, she will probably not refuse the support sent by her in-laws.

Although the Lorraine family is not aristocrats, as the general sales agent of United Mining, Mr. Winsall and Ms. Bronnie have a lot of money.

And these two people who can work as civilians from ordinary clerks in the mining complex to this position in twenty years cannot be stupid. They curry favor with Baroness Andronie in an almost flattering way, and in such a way that they disregard decency, they proclaim to the outside world the "purpose" of the attempted marriage.

This only shows that what they want is far more important than self-esteem and family reputation. Even more important than her daughter's lifelong happiness.

Such a thing is extremely valuable, and at the same time can only be achieved by marrying Lorraine to herself.

Baroness Androni's fief was in Newsar proper, and the fief did not produce coal. The purpose of marrying the baroness's family is naturally not as simple as adding some more to the already rich family wealth.

Their aim was undoubtedly to be noble, and it would be nice to have their daughter as a baroness, and of course it would be better to have a grandson who could inherit the title.

With the name of the nobility and their thick purses, perhaps in another ten years, there will be an extremely beautiful young congresswoman in the council of Newsar, who will sacrifice everything for the good of the family.

The impure motives of the prospective parents-in-law gave Dusand a natural sense of resistance, but what made Dusand unhappy with marriage the most was something else.

To be honest, marrying a beautiful and rich little Lori home, many people may be able to wake up laughing in the middle of the night. But if the little Lori who married home was Lorraine, Dusand would not dare to close his eyes when he slept at night.

This kid's personality is too scary.

When the two first met, six-year-old Lorraine had a very cheerful personality. Because she is two years older than Dussand, she considers herself a "sister" every time she meets Dussand. And also takes great care of this little brother with an "introverted" atmosphere.

But after she began to be "taught" by her governess at the age of eight, Lorraine's personality suddenly changed dramatically. She has suddenly changed from a cheerful little girl who likes to run in the woods to an "excellent lady" who keeps saying "for the benefit of the family".

If she really gets married in the future, if one day Lorraine thinks it's better to kill herself for the sake of the family, and then blackmail her son to make the nobles ...... Wouldn't it be that you have to cross over again when you have just crossed over?

If he had been in free love, maybe Dussaint would have been able to bring Lorraine's character back. But now people have decided to agree to the engagement for the sake of the family's interests, and they say something like "it's better to marry you than to be a concubine for a nobleman in his fifties" - this is treating me as an alternative?

A dignified four-foot (about 1.2 meters) big man, how can he be a spare tire for a little Lori?

Dussaint had a dream, one that needed to be built on "the smooth modification of the internal combustion engine, the commercialization of it, and the sudden prosperity".

He wants to use his huge income to get his mother and father to respect his opinions, at least not to get engaged to Lorraine right away.

Then he relied on his identity as a "self-made rich generation" to soak Lorraine in a reasonable, legal and compliant manner.

By the way, this little girl who is full of "family interests" is broken into a normal, three-have girl with a view of life, worldview, and values that match herself.

For this purpose in life, first ...... I'll have to find a way to keep Polina in Newsar, to stay with me.

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Next to the lounge, in the hallway leading to the main building, Dusand met his mother in a beige dress.

Compared to the costumes of other nobles, Androni's dress can be called plain. But with her gentle and elegant temperament and dignified face, the simple skirt only adds to her temperament as a hostess.

Gentle but not overheated, dignified but not distant. Androni is a natural convener and arbiter, always calming down the people around her, putting aside sharp conflicts and seeking ways to reconcile.

"You've already seen that invention?" Androni crouched down slightly and gently touched Dussand's head. "How does it feel? Don't you really understand what it's for? ”

"I've seen it." Dussaint squinted his eyes and waited for the stroke to end. If you ask for an early stop to do so, your mother will be very unhappy. "The inventor was very talented—I had never heard of a female student at Imperial University before."

Androni laughed, "Since she was admitted to the mechanical department of Imperial University, Polina has been a frequent visitor to major newspapers and magazines in Olin. She's really talented, and that's why I decided to give her a hand...... One. ”

Although her mother didn't say it directly, Dussaint was very sure that this "help her" was referring to this ball.

It was a good thing that my mother had some sympathy for this stubborn inventor. Follow-up plans for Dussaint are unfolded. After all, Polina is an amazing figure in the backwaters of the empire, who has managed to break the prejudice against women through her own efforts. As a woman, Androni will sympathize with her and be willing to do her a little favor...... This is also a very normal thing.

"Why is she in the newspaper?" Dussander pretended to be innocent and curious and asked, "Is it because she has many amazing feats?" ”

Androni's expression was a little strange, she shook her head and said simply, "A lot of newspapers are waiting to see her jokes." ”

As if it was a bit inappropriate to discuss these things with her ten-year-old son, Androni changed the subject, "How are you getting along with Miss Lorraine?" ”

"Pretty good." Dusson nodded and said seriously, "If her parents weren't so eager to marry Miss Lorraine to me, it might have been better." ”

Amused by her son's words for a while, Androni said seriously, "It's still a little early for you to discuss marriage - let's talk about it in two years." ”

"I want to learn more." Dussand, who was keenly aware of the entry point, immediately followed up, "If only I could have Miss Polina as my teacher." It's the first time I've seen Mother, so interested in someone. ”

Androni smiled, "Grand Technician Polina is no ordinary governess, and if this demonstration is successful, we will probably have to pay a good salary to attract her to stay at the manor and be your teacher." If she does stay, will you learn from her? ”

Dussaint nodded vigorously and replied loudly, "I will!" ”

As for the salary...... You don't have to worry too much about that – her show is going to fail. Dussaint muttered inwardly that he had decided to stay by the inventor's side the whole time the show began, in order to prevent her from making any drastic moves because of her failure.

For example, he became angry and smashed, and then waved a wrench to smash this epoch-making great invention.

"It's almost time." Androni looked at the pocket watch hidden at her waist, then stood up and said to Dussand, "Honey, can I ask you to do the first dance with Lorraine later?" ”

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On the wall, about one and a half years high, hundreds of gas lamps from the Olin company "White Flame" are emitting a steady yellow glow.

For a ballroom capable of comfortably accommodating hundreds of people, these gaslamps alone are clearly not enough. Therefore, two large crystal flint lamps are specially set up in the center of the ballroom. The servants in the basement dosed the flint wrapped in asbestos nets into the reactor according to the pointer value of the pressure gauge. The flint that is thrown into the dish will interact with the water in the dish and a large number of bubbles will emerge.

The gas in these bubbles has a strong garlic smell, so it's also safe to use – as long as the servants don't smell garlic in the room, there's nothing to worry about.

The gas is collected by a pipe above the reactor and then followed into a flint lamp burner on the ceiling. The burner contains lime blocks, which emit a dazzling white light when burned by the flames ignited by this gas - perfect for neutralizing and reinforcing the glow of the surrounding gas lamps.

However, flint lamps still inevitably produce some black smoke and odors when burning, and that's when the exhaust fan on the top of the ballroom comes in handy.

Anyway, with the boiler running at full capacity, the room can still maintain a suitable temperature. And the aristocrats didn't care how much coal needed to be burned in such a day for the boiler to run.

Rather than spending the money they bring to the industry, they are more concerned about whether their dancing posture at the ball is chic and whether their conversation is in line with their status...... and whether there has been an increase in the perception of oneself in the social circle.

The band began to play, and the nobles, who were holding drinks on the dance floor, gradually stopped communicating, guided by a soft and lilting string ensemble. They began to cast their eyes on the center of the dance floor, the hostess with a gentle expression and a dazzling temperament.

"Welcome, everyone." She held up the crystal goblet, "For the glory of His Majesty the Emperor, we are gathered here today. ”

The surrounding nobles raised their glasses together and echoed in a mess, "Your Majesty's glory! ”

"To celebrate the 175th anniversary of the reclamation of Newsal, and to congratulate the venerable Duke of Newsar on his attainment of a seat in the Imperial House of Lords, we are celebrating here." Androni raised her glass, "For the health of the Duke!" ”

"For health!" After the regular toast, the male aristocrats raise their glasses and drink their drinks down. The other ladies followed Androni's lips and took a sip.

"The prom will start soon. And before that, allow me to introduce you to the only female master technician in the 500 years since the founding of Imperial University, Lady Polina! Androni smiled and held out her hand back, "And the greatest invention of our time, the gas engine, which she brought!" ”

Dusund, who was huddled with Lorraine at the dessert table, clasped his hands over his chest and stared at the door of the lounge. He had begun to sympathize with Polina. Her mother, out of kindness, gave her very positive publicity for her appearance. And this act will undoubtedly arouse the curiosity and anticipation of the surrounding nobles.

When they find that their expectations have been disappointed because "the machine cannot be properly operated", Polina is afraid that she will face the most fierce attacks and embarrassments.

Dussander sighed, and for the sake of his goal, he decided to stand by for the time being. Although this is somewhat unethical, it can even be said to be "taking advantage of others' danger". But only in this way can Polina realize how precious the olive branch she handed out.

Thinking of this, Dusand glanced at Lorraine, who was standing beside him, quiet and somewhat curious. Then he shook his head slightly.

If it weren't for your character, why would I bother to toss this amazing female inventor?