Two Cities, I build mecha in Picheng

Chapter 3 Negotiation of Interests
"We are very interested in your designs, but you should be very clear about the impact of your invention.

"In other words, your design can almost subvert Piltover's current industrial system that relies on Hextech crystal energy."

Karina didn't suspect that these were not Li Lin's designs, or she didn't worry about it at all.

She was an excellent Hextech craftsman before she became a member of parliament, so she could naturally tell whether Li Lin's blueprints with strange design ideas were real or fake.

If these blueprints were designed by Li Lin, then the Gilaman family would have gained a genius inventor comparable to Jess.

If these blueprints were stolen by Li Lin from a certain family, his subsequent inventions will naturally show his flaws. At that time, he only needs to contact the Law Enforcement Department of Piltover to arrest him. Instead of suffering, the Gilaman family will not suffer. A batch of technological blueprints that can open up a new era can be harvested.

The same is true for Li Lin. The Gilaman family has a good reputation, and they will not steal his design results just because of the small profits in front of them because of short-sightedness.

Besides, even if Li Lin really misunderstood the Gilaman family, the design drawings were snatched, he still has the mechanic system, and there are so many technologies on the earth that Runeterra did not have, it would be impossible to move a few inventions with higher technological content question.

With their own minds, both parties are continuing to negotiate on these invention patents.

"We can provide you with sponsorship as much as possible, all you have to do is to make these technological devices, and then improve them as much as possible in the future to ensure that they can be put into use normally.

"You don't have to worry about the rest. Our Gilaman family will not snatch your patent ownership, but we have to attach the name of our Gilaman family after your name. Can you accept it?"

Li Lin nodded, understanding that Karina was just asking symbolically, and it didn't really matter whether he agreed or not, "Of course it's okay."

"Very good, then let's talk about the benefits and ratio of patents, and take out your design drawings."

Karina has talked about many of these student sponsorship contracts and is familiar with this part.

"Let's talk about the first drawing first... The bicycle, um, has a very strange name. It uses pedals to turn gears and chains as power, and the design is very novel..."

Karina paused for a moment, and Li Lin knew that the next turning point was that she should lower the price on behalf of the Gilaman family.

"But you also know that Piltover already has such means of transportation as ring bikes and hex two-wheeled motor vehicles. Compared with them, your bicycle has no obvious advantages, and the young masters and daughters of big families will not Look at your crude invention..."

"That's what you said was wrong, and it was a big mistake, Mrs. Karina." Li Lin retorted not to be outdone.

The Gilamans frowned slightly at the same time.

"First of all, although my bicycle can't compare to Hex ring bicycles and two-wheeled motor vehicles in terms of speed and travel distance, it does not require Hex technology crystals as a power source, and its structure is simple. Have you ever thought about the cost? Woolen cloth?"

Both Karina and Erro froze for a moment, obviously showing expressions of thought.

Li Lin paused for a moment, and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly, "Besides, who said that my bicycle was designed for the family?"

"This kind of thing, if you don't design it for the family, you can... wait!" Erro suddenly understood, and his eyes lit up, "You want to apply bicycles to ordinary citizens?"

"That's right, my original intention of designing a bicycle is for the sake of ordinary people, not only can it be used as a means of transportation in daily life, but also can be used for cycling in leisure time, while exercising.

"Besides, the cost of bicycles is low. I think the low-end route should be taken. The price does not need to be too expensive, and the profits are small but the sales are quick. It is affordable for ordinary citizens. I believe that it will definitely become a popular product that is in demand."

Li Lin spoke out the advantages and sales ideas of the bicycle without reservation, even if Karina wanted to squeeze the value of this product, she would have no way to start.

"I think this kind of idea is very good, my dear. Basically, other families rarely care about ordinary citizens. If we can start from this aspect, at least we can stabilize those bastards of the Antoine family..."

You idiot, why are you still talking for outsiders!

Karina glared at her husband, but what he and Li Lin said made sense, and she couldn't refute it, so she couldn't help but feel a little discouraged, so she could only compromise: "Tell me, how much do you want?"

However, to her surprise, Li Lin didn't open his mouth, and only stretched out three fingers, "Thirty percent, I want thirty percent of the sales profit, that's enough."

Piltover is an independent parliamentary city-state, but it's certainly a small country.

As a trading port connecting the east and west waterways of Runeterra, the things produced in Piltover will not only be sold locally, but will be exported to various regions of the world.

That is to say, the wealth brought by the invention of the bicycle alone is enough for Li Lin to spend his whole life, and he can even join the upper class of Piltover and start a new family.

But he gave up this opportunity at his fingertips?

Karina couldn't figure it out.

But before she asked why, Li Lin immediately continued: "But I have conditions."

"You say." Karina sat up straight.

"First, I should try to invent more things in the future. No matter how incomprehensible these things are, or even if you think it is impossible to succeed at all, you still have to support me unconditionally."

You little guy, how many cards are you still not showing? !
Karina just felt that she was becoming more and more unable to see through this mysterious Ionian boy.

The corner of her mouth twitched slightly, trying to maintain a peaceful mind, "Yes, I agree, but the main premise is that the interests of the family cannot be touched... what else?"

"Second, I can share some of the core technologies invented with you, but some of the more dangerous technologies must be mastered by me, and you must not force me to hand them over."

"Dangerous technology..." Karina almost lost her composure, "How dangerous is your so-called 'dangerous technology'? If it violates the laws of Piltover and affects the stability of the city and the citizens, we will not be able to protect it." ..."

Karina was poked by her husband, and her voice stopped abruptly.

Although she didn't finish speaking, Li Lin knew what she was referring to.

Isn't it Qing Gangying, the master behind the scenes of Piltover...

But now that it's that time, maybe he has grown up, so he won't be afraid of her, right?
Li Lin comforted himself a little in his heart, and explained: "Well...it's hard to say at the moment, but don't worry, there will be no problem."

"Then... okay, I promise, what else?"

"The last point, I hope that some of my more complex invention patents can account for more proportions, such as generators...

"Of course, I can ask for a lower ratio for some inventions with low technical content. I can accept [-]% to [-]%. How about it?"

"..."

At this point in the negotiation, Karina felt a little numb. She didn't know whether Li Lin was playing tricks or was really a genius.

She looked into Li Lin's eyes wordlessly, but there was no emotion other than full confidence.

Forget it, just take a gamble, you won't lose money anyway.

Karina sighed silently in her heart, "Okay, I agree. After that, you can specify some inventions, and I will give you [-]% of the patent profits."

"Then I would like to thank Madam Karina." A bright smile appeared on Li Lin's face.

Then he and the Gilamans got up at the same time.

As Li Lin's dark brown eyes and Karina's blue pupils looked at each other, they reached out and held each other at the same time.

"Happy cooperation!"

(End of this chapter)