Chapter 479 Can’t I Give You the Island?

Zhao Chuanxin twitched the corner of his mouth: "150,000? What's 150,000 good for scientific research? I'm not an old Morgan, just searching. 1.5 million is just for leisure, and I'm willing to spend 15 million if it can produce results."

Nikola Tesla was not a saint after all. Hearing this, his heart beat faster: "Is this true?"

Nikola Tesla’s Mercury has gone too far in recent years.

He felt that if he could no longer find investors, there would be no hope of turning his life around.

Zhao Chuanxin's ugly words came first: "Investment money is not equal to your money. Investment is all used in scientific research. Your salary is calculated separately."

After hearing that he liked gambling, Zhao Chuanxian had to emphasize this point.

"How is the salary calculated?"

Zhao Chuanxin hesitated for a moment.

How much is Nikola Tesla worth?

Needless to say, a lot of money.

He considered: "Do you want a fixed salary, or do you want results only?"

Nikola Tesla used to accept investments without this trouble.

Just give the money and that's it.

Food, clothing, housing, transportation and research and development all come from here.

For example, the money J.P. Morgan gave him was like this, which later led to him owing money to the old Morgan.

He babbled: "What do you say?"

"I'll give you a fixed salary of US$1,000 per month. The results-only theory means commission, and you will be paid based on the results. If you invent two things in a month, it may be 10 or 20 times the fixed salary."

Nikola Tesla's eyes suddenly lit up.

If he starts his own company, he may not have this benefit.

No matter which one you choose, you seem to be making a lot of money.

"That's it? No other requirements?"

"What are you thinking about?" Zhao Chuanxin put his hands on his waist: "I can hire you until the day you die. However, from now on, the signature belongs to you and the patent belongs to me."

"this……"

Patent fees are also very valuable.

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

Seeing his hesitation, Zhao Chuanxin sneered: "Not only that, some things can't even be patented. Maybe I can only use them, or they can be used on a small scale, and you won't even get a reputation."

Nikola Tesla is 51 years old.

Although he doesn't think much about his old career, Zhao Chuanxin's proposal is really tempting.

If Zhao Chuanxin is really willing to hire him until the day he dies, at least he will have enough food and clothing.

Nikola Tesla asked: "Is there a third option?"

Zhao Chuanxin bared his teeth: "The basic salary is 300 US dollars, and there will be a commission when the results are announced, and the commission will be converted into 50%."

"I choose the third option."

Both of them seemed a little sloppy. Zhao Chuanxin always felt that there was something wrong with him. He said, "I'm going back to the East in a few days. Are you going to follow me or stay here?"

"Where are I going with you?"

"China, Gobi Desert."

Very early on, Zhao Chuanxin had an idea that he thought was unrealistic.

Because war will break out in the country sooner or later, he needs a secret base, a place where important supplies can be stored without giving up.

When he heard that he was going to the desert to make inventions, Nikola Tesla frowned: "I have always had an idea to draw energy from nature, change the environment and seasons, and create infinite life..."

"Stop it, you chose that place just because it's a vast land with few people, and it won't be affected by war in twenty or thirty years. What creates life in infinity is getting further and further away."

Many people think that Nikola Tesla is like a clown from a circus because he speaks so freely.

Although Zhao Chuanxin knew that he was talented, he couldn't let him do whatever he wanted.

Nikola Tesla was displeased: "Don't interrupt me before I finish speaking. I want a place with lots of thunderstorms like the mountains of Colorado, not a cloudless desert. Marconi has finished I invented transatlantic radio transmission, and the scope of my invention was even wider. The ionosphere in the atmosphere is full of electrical charges. I want to obtain and convert this electrical energy around the world, and then transmit it wirelessly to every corner of the world. "

Zhao Chuanxin had a toothache.

This sounds so unreliable. Can it be studied until the day he dies?

He said: "Nicholas, you know, I have been very aware of current affairs since I was a child. For example, I know not to go against the wind when urinating, otherwise I will be peed on my face."

Apparently, Nikola Tesla was confused by the South China Sutra-style persuasion.

"What does this have to do with radio?"

"I mean, if you try to implement a lofty dream that has no foundation, you will probably get pissed on. Let's do it little by little, okay?"

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

There is Tsarist Russia, which is eyeing him, and Japan, which is always coveting it. Thirty years later, there will be a big war waiting for Zhao Chuanxin.

If one thing is not good, the things developed will be at odds with the enemy.

Zhao Chuanxin would not make such a mistake even though he knew history.

The satellite launch bases of later generations are located in the Gobi Desert, which may not be without these factors.

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

If he really hired this old man, it would be inappropriate to keep him in the United States, and there would be nowhere to put him back, so Zhao Chuanxin still felt that he would have a look first.

If a person loses his usefulness when he gets older, there is no need to worry about it.

Nikola Tesla did not flinch. He pointed at the Thor's hammer that Zhao Chuanxin took back: "Then you have to give this to me."

Zhao Chuanxin subconsciously covered his wrist.

He is only willing to give a bright lantern flower to his disciples, let alone outsiders.

When Nikola Tesla saw this, he said displeasedly: "You want the horse to run without giving it grass to eat? I need it. I think I can modify it into a remote control device."

Modification?

Zhao Chuanxin held his hands tighter.

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

Fortunately, by accident, the smart gyroscope and Zhao Chuanxin cooperated, making it stronger than before.

But the question is, what if it becomes weaker?

Nikola Tesla blushed: "I said, I will make good use of it. Even if it doesn't work, at least I can restore it, I promise!"

Zhao Chuanxin was riding a tiger and it was difficult to get off.

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

"I live in a high tower over there, called Wardenclyffe Tower, the one J.P. Morgan financed."

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

He handed Thor's hammer to Nikola Tesla and warned him: "Before you do it, you must read the recent newspapers and understand what the three words Zhao Chuanxuan mean, and think twice. OK."

Not only that, Zhao Chuanxin will also have people squat near Wardenclyffe Tower to prevent the old boy from running away with his Thor's hammer.

After receiving Thor's hammer, Nikola Tesla happily held it in his hand and said perfunctorily: "Well, I will, you go."

Zhao Chuanxin bit his lip: "Before I leave, let me say it again. If you break Thor's hammer, I don't have a good temper. You'd better consider the consequences."

"Only stupid people worry about gains and losses! Only cowardly people like threats!"

"Hmph, and people who talk too much usually die quickly, especially in the past few days. If you don't believe it, read the newspaper."

The old man and the young man exchanged a few words with each other and then dispersed.

Zhao Chuanxin returned to lower Manhattan as quickly as possible.

…

Lawson Trust Company.

Jesse Livermore received a special client today - Rebecca Levy.

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

Rebecca Levi lowered his head slightly and nodded: "Well, I want to make trust investment, is that okay?"

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

But when Rebecca Levy called him by name, he couldn't save face.

"Okay. Ms. Levi, can I ask what you think?"

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

"ah?"

Jesse Livermore was stunned by Rebecca Levy's courage.

A woman actually wants to travel to the East?

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

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

She had the right idea and accepted death.

Once you make up your mind, the Nine Cows cannot pull you back.

Jesse Livermore said: "Rebecca, there is no problem with trust investment, and I can guarantee as a boss that you will not lose money. But why did you come up with the idea of ​​traveling to the East?"

He is really curious.

What's so good about the East is that it's backward, feudal, and incomparable to the colorful world of Europe and America.

Rebecca Levi shook her head and said nothing.

Then withdrew her money and gave it to Jesse Livermore.

Jesse Livermore was very sensitive to money, and a rough estimate showed that this was almost all of her wealth.

He was surprised: "All trust investments?"

"Yeah." Rebecca Levi responded in a low voice: "How long will it take to make a profit?"

Jesse Livermore pondered for a moment: "Don't spread what I say. Now, the stock market Dow Jones Index has fallen 40 points from the highest peak at the beginning of the year. By the middle of next year, the boss speculates that it will rise by at least 15 points , reaching at least 30 points by the end of the year. If it reaches the end of 1910, it will at least return to the peak. Of course, investment does not depend on the average. We operate and estimate that your investment will at least double by the middle of next year. But don’t say this Spread the word, and if it’s not achieved, customers will come looking for trouble.”

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

"How much profit do you make every month?"

This is a question that a qualified adviser to a trust company should ask.

"Business is very good now, and the company allows special projects. I can earn about 80 to 90 US dollars a week. After excluding the installment franchise fee, there is still 50 to 60 US dollars left." Rebecca Levi said this , couldn't help but laugh happily.

Jesse Livermore suggested: "But you still have to live, and life also has costs, so you have to dig out this."

"Well...that's a weekly salary of 45 to 55 US dollars."

Jesse Livermore sighed silently, this woman could survive on $5 a week, but for his mistress, $5 was not even enough for her to spend a day.

He scratched the paper a few times: "I roughly estimate that the withdrawal after half a year will be at least 3.5 times the principal of your first investment, at least this."

Rebecca Levi didn't expect there to be so many. Her hands were under the table, holding the hem of her windbreaker tightly.

This money is enough to support her long journey.

At this time, she suddenly heard a scream like a slaughtered pig coming from next door.

Jesse Livermore looked at the open office door and frowned.

He coughed: "Don't be afraid, this is just normal business."

As soon as he finished speaking, he heard from outside the door: "Sign, I'll sign, Zhao Chuanxin, who suffered a thousand cuts, can't you give me the island?"

Rebecca Levy: “…”