Beiyang 1917

When John Anderson put down the phone, he had already firmly believed in Wang Geng and his invention and creativity. Thomas Edison confirmed on the phone that a Chinese youth named Wang Geng used the invention of the torpedo mechanism last night, from He got $[-] in exchange!

Edison also said on the phone that the young man named Wang Geng must have more treasures worth more than [-] U.S. dollars in his mind. If he says he has any new inventions to sell, don’t hesitate to take them. If Pfizer doesn't want it, his GE can take it!

After hanging up the phone, Anderson was already full of confidence, thinking that Thomas was really lucky. He met Wang Geng first, and only [-] US dollars solved the big problem.

But now that Wang Geng came to Pfizer to find him, how could he give up such a good opportunity to others?

"Mr. Wang, there is no problem. Mr. Edison has confirmed everything on the phone. You have become a genius inventor in his mind. I am ashamed of the idea of ​​hiring you with an annual salary of five thousand dollars. You and Your invention should be the most important investment in the history of Pfizer!"

Anderson stretched out his big hand to Wang Geng, and Wang Geng stood up and stretched out his hand. The most important change in the chemical industry at the beginning of the [-]th century laid the foundation in the hands of the old and the young.

What happened next was a matter of course, Wang Geng left Pfizer by himself, holding the bored Nurse Kelly who had been dazed early in the reception room outside.

Here, Anderson hastily asked his secretary to call to convene the directors to hold an emergency board meeting, and called the note left by Wang Geng about the new process of citric acid to James Curry in the laboratory for research and analysis.

The information disclosed by Wang Geng on the note has a good sense of proportion. It can not only let knowledgeable chemists know that this is a real treasure at a glance, but also only lifts a corner of the hazy veil of the new technology of citric acid.

When James Curry, the chief chemist of Pfizer's laboratory, rushed to the boss's office, he was still in a state of disquiet. The always kind and generous boss dropped his phone in the morning, which made him feel very disturbed and ashamed. The laboratory established with a lot of money has not made a breakthrough in the research of new technology.

After letting James Curry see the note that Anderson handed over, he only read a few lines, his heart was shocked, his face changed drastically, and he said anxiously,

"Boss, who gave this to you? This is a priceless note. Although it is only the beginning, I am sure that this person has invented a complete new process for manufacturing citric acid. Boss, no matter how expensive Pfizer is." The price is to find this person!"

After hearing this, Anderson was convinced that James Currie was the chief chemist he hired with a lot of money, and he was ranked among the top three experts in the entire United States. Since he said so, it is obvious that Wang Geng's invention is genuine without any problem!

The old man thought to himself, James, the piece of paper in your hand is worth 1120 million US dollars.

Although Anderson is an honest businessman, the huge temptation still made him ask himself, the chief chemist,

"This...James, based on the information disclosed on this paper, how long do you think... Pfizer's laboratory can calculate and test the new process of complete citric acid? Don't stare at me, you don't know how expensive this paper is. ...Besides, I'm just asking this casually!"

Anderson couldn't help being ashamed of the dishonesty thought that flashed in his mind. In just a moment, he had decided that no matter whether James could independently develop a new technology with such a little information, the reputation of his 40-year career , Pfizer's reputation must not be ruined by plagiarizing Wang Geng's invention.

James took another serious look at the note in his hand, raised his head and said,

"With this piece of paper, if you give me a year, I should be able to come up with a new technology for citric acid, but boss, why should we go through such a hassle? Just invite the person who wrote this piece of paper to buy his invention Isn't that all right?"

A scientist like James Currie, who deals with laboratories and instruments all day long, would have known that so many thoughts had passed through old Anderson's mind just now!

"Hehe, it's okay. The invention on this piece of paper already belongs to our Pfizer company. Do a good job James. You can also attend the board meeting this afternoon. You may be asked to answer questions from the directors! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. For you, for me, and for all of Pfizer, this is an opportunity not to be missed!"

Anderson patted Pfizer's chief chemist on the shoulder and made the final decision in his heart!

At this time, Wang Geng had already taken Kelly into the St. Regis Hotel. The St. Regis Hotel, known as the most European aristocratic atmosphere in Manhattan, is located at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and East 55th Street in New York. Although this The restaurant's founder, Colonel John Jacob Astor, was killed on the unfortunate maiden voyage of the Titanic.

But the Astor family's restaurant in New York has become more and more prosperous. It has the best dishes, the best service, and the most luxurious enjoyment.

Of course, this is not the reason for Wang Geng to bring Kaili here at the moment. Wang Geng’s idea is very simple, to fill his stomach and continue to the next scene. However, he ate so many hot dogs last night that he temporarily stayed away from the roadside stalls. , riding a motorcycle just passing by this quaint restaurant, and stopped.

Although Miss Kelly's family background is very good, restaurants like St. Regis are too luxurious after all, so when she came in with Wang Geng on her arm, she often muttered about Wang Geng's behavior as a prodigal son, $[-] If it's so messy, it probably won't last long!

In particular, the tip Wang Geng gave the doorman when he entered the door was a brand new ten-dollar bill!

Even the elegant environment like St. Regis, the exquisite dishes, and the politeness of the waiters could not dispel Miss Kelly's chattering,

"Give a tip of ten dollars when you enter the door? Give a tip of ten dollars when you get a seat? Wang Geng, you are so disappointing. If the people of New York know that their hero is actually such a dandy and prodigal guy, what will happen? think?"

Nima, I only have a stack of ten-dollar bills beside me, and there is only a crumpled ten-dollar bill in my wallet. Could it be possible that I handed over the ten dollars and asked the doorman for nine dollars in change?

Wang Geng lowered his head and didn't gnaw his breath. He used his knife and fork to deal with the medium-rare steak on the plate!

Speaking of steak also made this guy depressed. He obviously asked the waiter for a medium-cooked meal, but Kelly vetoed it with the authority of a personal nurse.

According to Kaili, for a recovering patient like Wang Geng, too much meat will increase the burden on the stomach, not to mention the medium-rare steak, which should not even be ordered!

The result of the dispute is naturally that Wang Geng puts up his hands and surrenders. He is medium-rare and he is medium-rare. Besides, this guy who started as a special soldier is a typical carnivore.

"Wang, I think you have become a little strange in just two days!" Miss Kaili said to Wang Geng seriously while using a knife and fork to force the tender beef on the plate.

Wang Geng slandered inwardly, I have only known you for two days, so where does the so-called familiarity or unfamiliarity come from? Besides, when I was admitted to the hospital the day before yesterday, I was a poor student at West Point with ten dollars in his pocket.

This morning I am a successful man worth $1917. What is the concept of $500 in [-]?Almost equal to [-] million US dollars in the future!

The blue-collar workers on the Ford production line earn more than the white-collar workers, and their daily wages are only $5. At this moment, the average daily wage of ordinary citizens in the United States is only about $2!

Nima, my [-] US dollars is almost the sum of the lifetime income of ordinary white-collar workers in New York!I just spend some money, what's not worth it, I am equalizing the rich and the poor for the American people!

What's more, after Pfizer finishes the board meeting, I will be a billionaire with a net worth of tens of millions of dollars!

"Miss Kelly, do you think it is suitable for a person with a net worth to spend here? You witnessed the $[-] cash check in the morning as a fake one. Isn't the dollar in my pocket a dollar? How about a tip? Count down to now!"

If Wang Geng hadn't known that Kaili was doing it for his own good, this girl was beautiful and kind, and he would not have had the patience to wait on her for fear of hurting her heart if she said something serious!