The corners of Zhao Chuanxin's mouth twitched: "150,000? 150,000 for scientific research, what is it good for? I'm not old Morgan, I picked it up. 1.5 million is just waiting for leisure, and I am willing to spend 15 million if I can produce results. ”

Nikola Tesla is not a saint after all, and his heart is half a beat faster when he hears this: "Is this true? ”

Over the years, Nikola Tesla has gone against the grain.

He felt that if he could no longer find investors, there was no hope of turning over in this life.

Zhao Chuanxin's ugly words are ahead: "The money invested is not equal to your money." Investment, all in scientific research. Your salary is calculated separately. ”

After hearing that he likes to gamble for money, Zhao Chuanxin must emphasize this point.

"How is the salary calculated?"

Zhao Chuanxin hesitated.

How much is Nikola Tesla worth?

Needless to say, a lot of money.

He pondered, "Do you want a fixed salary, or are you consequential?" ”

Nikola Tesla used to accept investments, and it wasn't so troublesome.

Give the money and it's over.

Food, clothing, housing, transportation, and research and development all come out of this.

Like what. This is how Morgan gave him money, which also led to him later owing money to Morgan Sr. instead.

He clicked his lips: "What do you say?" ”

"Fixed salary, give you $1,000/month. Consequentialism is commission, and if you invent two things a month, it may be 10 times or 20 times your fixed salary. ”

Nikola Tesla's eyes lit up for a moment.

He started his own company, which may not have this benefit.

Either way, it seems to have made a lot of money.

"That's it? No other requirements? ”

"What do you want?" Zhao Chuanxin pressed his hands on his waist: "I can hire you until the day you die." However, from now on, the signature will belong to you, and the patent will belong to me. ”

"This ......"

Royalties are also valuable.

If something great is developed, it can be eaten for a lifetime, just like Edison's incandescent lamp.

Seeing him hesitate, Zhao Chuanxin sneered: "Not only that, but there are some things that can't even be applied for patents, maybe they can only be used by me, or used on a small scale, and you can't even get a reputation." ”

Nikola Tesla is 51 years old.

Although he didn't think much about his old age, Zhao's proposal was really tempting.

If Zhao Chuanxin is really willing to hire him until the day he dies, at least he will have no worries about food and clothing.

Nikola Tesla asked, "Is there a third option?" ”

Zhao Chuanxin bared his teeth: "The basic salary is 300 US dollars, and the result is a commission, and the commission is converted into 50%. ”

"I'll choose the third option."

Both of them seemed a little sloppy, Zhao Chuanxin always felt that there was something shortcoming, he said: "I will return to the East in a few days, do you follow me, or stay here?" ”

"Where are I going with you?"

"China, the Gobi Desert."

When Zhao Chuanxin was very early, he had an idea that he thought was unrealistic at the beginning.

Because sooner or later there will be war in the country, he needs a secret base, a place where he can store important supplies and the birds don't.

As soon as he heard that he was going to invent in the desert, Nikola Tesla's brows furrowed: "I have always had an idea to draw energy from nature, change the environment and the seasons, and create life in infinite ......."

"Stop, you chose there only because the land is vast and sparsely populated, and in twenty or thirty years, it will not be affected by the war, and what creates life is infinite, and it will be farther and farther."

Many people think that Nikola Tesla is like a circus clown because of his words, as he is now.

Although Zhao Chuanxin knew that he was talented, he couldn't let him go.

Nikola Tesla was displeased: "I'm not finished, don't interrupt." I want a place like the mountains of Colorado with a lot of thunderstorms, not a cloudless desert. Marconi had already completed transatlantic radio transmissions, and my invention was much more extensive. The ionosphere in the atmosphere is full of electric charges, and I want to take this electricity around the world, convert it, and send it wirelessly to every corner of the world. ”

Zhao Chuanxin has a toothache.

This is unreliable to listen to, can you study it until the day he dies?

He said: "Nikolai, do you know, I have been very knowledgeable about current affairs since I was a child, such as knowing that when urinating, you can't go against the wind, otherwise you will be blown urin. ”

Obviously, the persuasion of the "South China Sutra" made Nikola Tesla very confused.

"What does this have to do with radio?"

"I mean, if you force yourself to dream big dreams that you don't have a foundation, you're likely to be smacked up. Shall we come a little bit? ”

If the Gobi Desert doesn't work, then it won't work either.

There is Tsarist Russia eyeing it, there is little Japan coveting it at any time, and there is a big war waiting for Zhao Chuanxin thirty years later.

If one is not good, the research and development will be the enemy.

Knowing history, he still has to step on this thunder, Zhao Chuanxin will not make such a mistake.

The satellite launch base of later generations was located in the Gobi Desert, and it was not without these factors.

Zhao Chuanxin felt that he couldn't think of a solution for a while, and said: "I still have six days, can you wipe your butt with gauze and show me your hand during this time?" ”

If you really hire this old man, it is not appropriate to leave him in the United States, and there is nowhere to put him when he is brought back, Zhao Chuanxin still thinks that he will see the quality first.

In case a person is old and useless, just don't bother.

Nikola Tesla didn't flinch, he pointed to the hammer of Thor that was taken back by Zhao Chuanxin: "Then you have to give this to me." ”

Zhao Chuanxin subconsciously covered his wrist.

Even as an apprentice, he is only willing to give a bright lantern flower, let alone outsiders.

Seeing this, Nikola Tesla said unhappily: "Do you want the horse to run again, and you don't give the horse grazing?" I needed it, and I felt I could convert it into a remote control unit. ”

Refit?

Zhao Chuanxin tightened his grip.

Last time, the weirdo took the Azure Ghost Armor for modification and sent back a half-finished smart gyroscope.

Fortunately, by mistake, the smart gyroscope and Zhao Chuanxin cooperated, which was stronger than before.

But the question is, what if it gets weaker?

Nikola Tesla was in a hurry: "I said, I'll make good use of it." Even if it doesn't work, at least I can restore it, I promise! ”

Zhao Chuanxin is difficult to ride a tiger.

He gritted his teeth: "Where do you live?" ”

"I live in a tower over there, called Wordencliffe Tower, that is. The one that Morgan financed. ”

Zhao Chuanxin suddenly said: "It turns out that the lightning over Long Island at night was caused by you!" ”

He handed the hammer of Thor to Nikola Tesla and warned him: "Before you do it, you must read the nearest newspaper first, find out what the three words Zhao Chuanxin represent, and think twice." ”

Not only that, but Zhao Chuanxin would also ask people to squat near Worden Crevo Tower to prevent the old boy from running away with his Thor's hammer.

Taking the hammer of Thor, Nikola Tesla happily held it in his hand and said perfunctorily: "Well, I will, you can go." ”

Zhao Chuanxin bit his lip: "Before leaving, let me repeat, if you break Thor's hammer, my temper is not good, you had better weigh the consequences." ”

"Foolish people suffer from gains and losses! Cowards love to threaten! ”

"Hmph, and people with many tongues usually die quickly, especially in the last few days, and don't believe in reading the newspaper."

An old man and a young man exchanged a few words with Mai Mang, and then dispersed.

Zhao Chuanxin returned to the lower city of Manhattan as quickly as possible.

……

Lawson Trust Company.

Jesse Livermore has a special client today – Rebecca Levy.

"Ms. Levy, do you want to handle a personal trust business?" Jesse Livermore is not very familiar with her, and she listened to Thomas Livermore. W. Lawson said she had an unclear relationship with her boss, so she spoke politely.

Rebecca Levi bowed her head slightly and nodded: "Well, I want to do trust investment, is that okay?" ”

Originally, Jesse Livermore didn't care about such a trivial matter.

But Rebecca Levi named him, and he couldn't save face.

"Yes. Ms. Levy, may I ask you what you think? ”

"Just call me Rebecca." Rebecca Levi hesitated for a moment before she said firmly: "I want to save some money and travel to the East." ”

"Huh?"

Jesse Livermore was stunned by Rebecca Levy's courage.

A woman who wants to travel to the East?

In this day and age, it takes a lot of courage.

Rebecca Levi seems to have a weak temperament, but she is soft on the outside and rigid on the inside, and she is very stubborn.

Her idea is very right, and she admits death.

Once you make up your mind, the nine cows can't pull it back.

Jesse Livermore said: "Rebecca, trust investment is fine, and I dare to guarantee in the name of the boss that I will definitely not lose money." But why did you come up with the idea of traveling to the East? ”

He was so curious.

What's so good about the East, backward, feudal, and the fancy world of Europe and the United States can't be compared.

Rebecca Levi shook her head.

Then she took out her money and gave it to Jesse Livermore.

Jesse Livermore is very sensitive to money, and a rough estimate shows that this is almost all of her possessions.

He was taken aback: "All trust investments? ”

"Hmm." Rebecca Levi whispered, "How long does it take to make a profit?" ”

Jesse Livermore muttered: "What I say, you don't want to spread it." Now, the stock market Dow Jones has fallen 40 points from its peak at the beginning of the year. And by the middle of next year, the boss speculates that it will rise by at least 15 points, and reach at least 30 points by the end of the year. If by the end of 1910, it will at least return to its high peak. Of course, investment does not look at the average, we operate, and estimate that your investment will at least double by the middle of next year. But don't spread the word, if it doesn't happen, customers will come looking for trouble. ”

Rebecca Levy didn't know anything about this, and she bit her lip: "If I invest more in it every month, or every week, how much money can I make in the middle of next year?" ”

"How much money do you make every month?"

This is the question that a qualified advisor of a trust company should ask.

"Now business is very good, the company allows me to add special projects, and I can make about $80 to $90 a week. After deducting the installment franchise fee to be paid, there are still $50 to $60 left. Rebecca Levy couldn't help but laugh happily when she said this.

Jesse Livermore advised, "But you still have to live, and there is a cost to living, so you have to dig this out." ”

"Uh...... That's $45 to $55 a week. ”

Jesse Livermore sighed silently in his heart, this woman can survive for $5 a week, and his mistress, $5 is not enough for her to spend a day.

He scratched a few strokes on the paper: "My rough estimate is that if you take it out after half a year, it will be at least 3.5 times the principal of your first investment, at least these." ”

Rebecca Levi didn't expect so much, her hands under the table, clenching the hem of her trench coat.

This money is enough to support her long journey.

At this time, she suddenly heard the screams like killing pigs from next door.

Jesse Livermore looked at the unclosed office door and frowned.

He coughed: "Don't be afraid, it's just normal business." ”

As soon as the words fell, I heard a message from outside the door: "Sign, I sign, Zhao Chuanxin, who has received a thousand cuts, can't the old man give you the island?" ”

Rebecca Levy: "......"

(End of chapter)