"You deserve it, Mr. Li," the newsstand owner said with a smile, rubbing his hands. "Your technology will benefit the people. In a few years, Piltover will be completely transformed thanks to you."
Li Lin ignored him and took a closer look at the newspaper's report on himself. He found that the main source of his wealth was energy crystals, followed by generators and mechanical watches.
However, to his surprise, the profits and dividends brought by the socket and plug he invented were far greater than those from the bicycle.
The current Philos family has changed its strategy and started all-round cooperation with the Gilaman family.
In the past, power generation required Hextech crystals or Hextech cube batteries, which were very expensive and ordinary families could not afford them.
But in many cutting-edge hextech fields, hextech crystals are still essential.
Nowadays, ordinary crystals have been upgraded to energy crystals. The Philos family has completely abandoned the ordinary market, increased its price several times, and used it exclusively in top fields.
As for the middle and lower class citizens, they comprehensively developed basic electricity and even expanded their business to Zaun, earning even more than before.
Led by the Gilaman and Ferros families, Piltover's third thermal power plant has been built, and an agreement has been reached with the Midalda family to renovate the interior of the Sun Gate Sea Gate and add hydroelectric generators.
With the popularization of electricity, electricity-related extension products naturally emerge in an endless stream.
Some people even invented a very simple electric car based on the bicycle...
However, the Jiraman family deliberately standardized the power connection devices, so that most power facilities had to pay a patent fee to Li Lin before they were invented and mass-produced.
"It's really becoming more and more modern..." Li Lin exclaimed sincerely.
Then, he collected his thoughts and turned his gaze back to the boss. "Can you sell me these newspapers? How much do you want?"
As he spoke, Li Lin prepared to control the morning light floating in the sky to airdrop a bag of money to himself.
"No, no, no... No need to pay, just consider it a gift from me!"
Li Lin noticed that the boss seemed to be hesitant to speak, as if he had something to say but was too embarrassed to say it out loud. "Just tell me what your conditions are. As long as it's something I can do."
"hey-hey……"
The boss scratched his head, quickly took out a book on "Principles of Mechanics" and a feather pen from his drawer, put them on the table and pushed them towards Li Lin.
"This is a book my mother gave me when I was a child. She hoped that I would become a great craftsman, but I really didn't have that talent, so I could only become a businessman.
"If you don't mind, I'd like you to sign for me... I don't have the life of a master craftsman, but I'm satisfied with your signature."
Li Lin noticed the boss's eyes flickering and realized that his purpose did not seem as simple as it appeared.
Businessmen are profit-driven, and he might sell this book with his own autograph at a high price.
This is much more money than simply selling a few rare newspapers.
But it doesn’t matter, it doesn’t affect me much.
Li Lin shook his head, opened [Data-driven Thinking] and casually flipped through the book a few times. After making sure there was nothing wrong with it, he picked up a pen and signed his name.
"Thank you so much!" The newsstand owner's face flushed with excitement and he bowed to thank him.
Li Lin waved his hand casually, picked up a stack of newspapers on the table, and asked Kassa to follow him away.
All the way in silence.
Li Lin lowered his head to study the changes in Piltover in the past few months as reported in the newspaper.
Kasa was very obedient, knowing that he was thinking, so she just followed him silently without disturbing him, and looked at everything in this progressive city by herself.
Li Lin put down the newspaper only after they arrived at the Piltover Canyon Bridge and paid two copper rings as tolls.
In addition to the news about Piltover, there have also been big moves in Noxus and Demacia recently.
Jericho Swain has issued the Trifali Proclamation, changing the imperial system that has lasted for hundreds of years in Noxus and announcing the establishment of the Trifali Council, a three-power separation system.
Noxus is now in an unstable situation. Many conquered city-states have declared independence and do not recognize the new Noxian commander-in-chief, Swain.
It is mainly led by the Rocklund city-state and the Kul'sala city-state on the Rocklund Plain across the sea from Piltover to the west.
They killed the new orderly sent by Noxus to prove their absolute "loyalty" to Emperor Bron Darkwill.
There are rumors that the Mourngate outpost in the Silver Mountains southeast of Demacia has been attacked by a dragon. Prince Jarvan IV of Demacia has led his personal guard to investigate.
Although the dragon mother of Dragonblood Warrior Shyvana did frequently wreak havoc in the border areas of Demacia, Li Lin was well aware that this was actually a message released by Noxus with ulterior motives.
At some point in the future, Jarvan IV will be surrounded by a raiding Noxian warband at Mourninggate.
He was nearly killed at this outpost due to insufficient armaments and manpower.
Demacia prohibits all official trade, especially the Forbidden Magic Stone, which is a treasure they will never pass on to others.
If you want to have the friendship of the Demacia royal family, it may be much easier to obtain the materials for the Forbidden Magic Stone by rescuing Jarvan IV.
Li Lin lowered his head in thought, and before he knew it, he had brought Kasa back to the iron gate of Jiraman's mansion.
The maid in the house recognized his armor and immediately opened the iron gate of the yard.
Although they were very curious about who the pretty girl following Li Lin was, out of professional ethics, none of the servants dared to ask this.
The housekeeper told Li Lin that the Gilamans were not at home at this time.
Caitlin has been busy with a lot of cases recently. She spends every day in her detective agency or running around looking for clues. She spends very little time at home.
Li Lin specifically asked the butler not to send anyone to tell Caitlin the news of his return.
He planned to take a good shower and change his clothes to give her a surprise.
Before returning to his room, Li Lin asked the housekeeper to arrange a room for Kassa on the same floor as his, not far away.
As soon as Li Lingang entered the room, Kassa couldn't help but widen her eyes, and a look of surprise appeared on her face.
She looked up at Li Lin uncertainly, "Is this... my room?"
"Of course, don't you like it?"
"No... I'm just surprised." Kasa took a deep breath, "If you don't include the yard, this is much bigger than my previous main house."
"This is your new home for now." Li Lin gently rubbed her head. "When we bring your father here in the future, I'll arrange a new place for you."
Hearing him say this, Kassa was stunned for a moment, "New home...?"
"Don't worry, the Gilamans are usually very gentle, not to mention the housekeeper and servants.
"My room isn't far from yours. If you have any questions, you can always come to me."
Li Lin had a smile on his face, "Oh, by the way, go take a shower first, and I'll take you to see Kate later."
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