St. George's Quarter, Saatchi Street.

As soon as Klein and Jürgen stepped out of the carriage, they saw a behemoth parked in front of the inventor Raypart.

It was iron-black, with three pairs of twelve wheels, and a chimney towering like a ship at the top, from which a residual smoke was emanating.

It was a steam-powered car that Klein had seen in magazines and on the streets, and it was described by the populace as an ironclad ship walking on land, with a rather exaggerated body.

If it were not for the streets that had been built or rebuilt in the last twenty or thirty years, they would have occupied the road and left little room for carriages, so that this means of transport could only be seen in certain areas and places.

At this moment, the heavy door with the glass window was opened, and two figures walked down.

One of them was none other than Rimie Cage, a steam-powered car tycoon whom Klein had seen before, who was a quarter of the Fursack Empire, with pale blue eyes, a tall but fat build, and a pipe in his mouth.

The one next to him was wearing a heavy black tweed coat and a gray scarf, and his appearance was unremarkable, belonging to the most common type of black hair and brown eyes, but it gave people an inexplicable sense of intimacy.

"Hi Detective Moriarty, you're so punctual, this is my lawyer and partner, Pacheco Dawn. ”

As he spoke, two strong men with big shoulders and round waists came out of the steam-powered car, and at first glance they were Frankie's bodyguards.

Isn't it really unprofessional, shouldn't you come down by yourself first, and then help the boss open the door?" Klein muttered, smiled and said hello, and immediately introduced his lawyer, Huergen.

While waiting for Raypard to open the door, he casually said:

"Mr. Cage, is this steam-powered car popular? will a lot of people like it?"

Frankie Cage laughed:

"Those who think they are decent say it's too barbaric and crude, and the average person can't afford it, and only a fanatic of machinery and steam like me wants to buy it. ”

"The main thing is also that a lot of the streets are too narrow. Crane was relieved.

Frankie Cage was the investor he had brought in, not Repard.

When he was playing cards at the Kragg Club, he deliberately mentioned this incident, and Talim, an equestrian teacher, immediately said that Frankie liked similar inventions and could introduce everyone to meet and get to know each other.

This made Klein very emotional: the club is really a good place to develop a network, and the most important thing for the members who really join is never the free food, drinks and event space.

"Haha, that's really a reason, as the population grows and the city gets bigger, the carriage will definitely be obsolete because it's too slow, and now the world is all about efficiency!" said Frankie with confidence.

He immediately smiled:

"And I've already received an order from the military, and they want me to make some improvements, as mentioned in Russell's manuscript, to add armor and bulletproof, to cover tracks so that it can be driven on improvised roads, and to add a thick barrel, which will be a new weapon of war. ”

Russell Manuscript ...... Crane sighed silently, not knowing what to say for a moment, until Raypard finally opened the door.

In the ensuing discussion, the protagonists are Jürgen and Pacheco, with the two lawyers sometimes arguing with each other and sometimes negotiating terms with their employers, while the unprepared inventor Raypard sits on the sidelines, only stating his opinion when asked.

Eventually, the three parties reached an agreement whereby Flamey invested £1,000 to take 20% of the shares, and Klein and Raypard's shares fell in equal proportions, one to 28% and the other to 52%.

At the same time, Frankie would buy another 18% of the shares from Klein at a premium, for which he would spend £1,000 and after tax.

Similarly, he will buy a 9% stake from Raypard for £500 after tax.

As a result of this transaction, Franmi became the largest shareholder in the newly established Beckland Bicycle Company, with a 47% stake, and he would be responsible for the subsequent factory and promotional sales, and the company would have the £1,000 he had invested, which was the initial start-up capital.

Repard is the second largest shareholder, with a 43% stake, and is working to assist in the completion of mass production lines.

Klein has only 10% of the shares left, which is a purely financial investment.

And the £1,000 he got from selling his shares also surged his personal wealth to £2,235, and he was almost confident enough to buy a "Faceling" main material - as a private detective, he has continued to accept commissions for more than a month, and his daily expenses do not need to use his savings at all.

Lawyer Jürgen had to be paid £50, leaving only £2,185...... I have to thank Lower Talim for going back...... Klein's thought flashed, he signed and stamped his seal, then got up and shook hands with Frankie and Raypard and said:

"It was a pleasure to work with. ”

Frankie took out his gold pocket watch and looked at it, and said with a smile:

"Normally, we should have had lunch together and celebrate the deal, but there's a big guy waiting for me, I'm sorry, there are still a lot of opportunities to come. ”

Big shots, big shots...... Is it the one behind Talim? the one who was reimbursed a lot of expenses by me with some fake news pointing to the Aurora Society? Klein suddenly felt a little weak, and quickly smiled and said It's nothing, don't care.

After leaving Raypard's house and getting into a carriage, Urgen suddenly frowned slightly and said:

"Sherlock, you've said yes so much. ”

"Why do you say that?" Klein asked in confusion.

He didn't even know what Attorney Huergen was referring to.

Jürgen said quite seriously:

"When talking about the transfer of shares.

"Based on your description, and Frankie's performance, I can imagine a bright market outlook for the bike, although it is just an invention now, the overall valuation will not be too high, £5,000 is a good price, but you should keep more shares so that you can have better earnings in the future.

"I thought you would only sell 8 per cent and had the confidence to talk about 500 pounds, but you said yes to 18 per cent. Even if it's only £500, you've recouped your initial investment several times over, and you shouldn't be in such a hurry. ”

Because I'm in a hurry to use the money...... But I did promise too happily just now, and I didn't hesitate at all, this is a large amount of money, this is not like a normal me...... Crane recalled the previous scene, and gradually had some doubts in his heart.

Am I unconsciously influenced by Frankie or that Pacheco lawyer? One of them is extraordinary? Fortunately, the price is relatively normal...... Klein pondered as he said to Jürgen, who was waiting for an answer:

"It's almost ...... New Year"

He didn't think about how to explain it, so he casually found a beginning.

If the other party is a smart person, he will follow this beginning and refine the reason himself, and there is no need for Klein to describe it too much.

Of course, this is a trick for smart people, and ordinary people will ask "So", "what is it", and "what happened".

Lawyer Jürgen was obviously a smart man, and when he saw Klein's brief silence, he nodded and said:

"I see. ”

What do you understand? I haven't even figured it out myself...... Klein pointed to the steam subway station in front of him and nodded:

"I'm getting out of the car here, I'm going to find an informant. ”

............

Roaring forward, in the very powerful steam-powered car, Frankie, who was sitting in the front row, rolled down the window, spat out a smoke ring, and said to the inconspicuous lawyer Pacheco next to him:

"You just used your powers?"

"Just passively a little bit excited. Pacheco smiled, "My abilities are not best suited to such situations, I prefer to deal with government employees, company employees." ”

Frankie bowed his head lightly and said:

"I'm just reminding you.

"In this case, there is no need to use ability, don't delay the big thing. ”

"I understand. Pacheco replied in a low voice.

............

East End, a cheap café.

When Klein arrived, Old Kohler was already waiting there.

He took off his scarf, took off his hat, sat down opposite, took out a stack of 1 soles of banknotes and handed them to the other party:

"Next week's event funding plus the reward for the next message adds up to £1. ”

He's been giving the reward quite happily lately, because he's already found a reimbursement recipient.

Old Kohler's face was obviously much more rosy than before, and he took the cash a little embarrassed and said:

"The message I gave last time didn't seem to be too important......

"No, it doesn't matter what matters in anyone's eyes, many things you think are insignificant, maybe they are the source of other people's money. Klein smiled and explained, "What's going on this week?"

Old Kohler took the stack of bills, stuffed them into his pocket, and said in thought:

"As before, many people are still looking for believers in the 'fool', haha, how can anyone believe in the 'fool'? ”

...... The corners of Klein's mouth moved slightly:

"Are they making progress?"

The Aurora Club is really persevering...... Klein thought helplessly.

"No, there is no such person at all. Kohler Sr. shook his head and said, "Recently, I have been approached several times by people who have been organizing strikes, saying that they want to fight for more reasonable working hours and wages. ”

This is a normal thing in this era, but it can lead to quite serious consequences...... Klein said thoughtfully:

"Pay attention to who's organizing this, but don't be too eager, safety first. ”

"Okay. Old Kohler cleared his throat and said, "These days, many gangster thugs and bounty hunters are looking for someone, I don't know why, someone should have given a bounty." ”

"Who are you looking for?" Crane felt the cold weather and took a sip of his coffee.

The warm liquid slid through his esophagus and warmed his stomach.

Old Kohler thought for a moment and said:

"A man named Azik Eggers. ”

...... Azik Eggers Azik Eggers Klein lifted his gaze from his coffee cup and looked at the elder Kohler across from him.

Isn't that Mr. Azik's full name? How could he suddenly be rewarded? Ince Zangwill-Klein, relying on the ability of the "Joker", asked casually:

"What kind of person did you say?"

Kohler Sr. recalled:

"It seems to have Byran blood, once was, a university lecturer. ”