“We are very interested in your design, but you should be aware of the impact your invention will have.
"In other words, your design could almost completely overturn Piltover's current industrial system, which relies on Hextech crystal energy."
Karina had no doubt that these were not Li Lin's designs, or she was not worried about this at all.
Before becoming a senator, she was an excellent Hextech craftsman, so she could naturally tell whether Li Lin's drawings with unique design ideas were real or fake.
If these blueprints were designed by Li Lin, then the Gilaman family would have a talented inventor who could rival Jace.
If these drawings were stolen by Li Lin from a certain family, they would naturally be exposed in his subsequent inventions. At that time, we would only need to contact the Piltover Law Enforcement Department to arrest him. The Gilaman family would not suffer any loss, but would instead gain a batch of technological drawings that could open up a new era.
The same goes for Li Lin. The Jiraman family has a good reputation and will not steal his design results just for the sake of short-sightedness and small profits.
Moreover, even if Li Lin really misjudged the Jiraman family and the design drawings were stolen and occupied, he still had the mechanic system. There were so many technologies on Earth that Runeland did not have, so it would not be a problem to move a few inventions with higher technological content.
Both parties continue to negotiate on these invention patents with their own thoughts.
"We can provide you with as much sponsorship as possible. All you have to do is to produce these technological devices and then improve them as much as possible in the future to ensure that they can be put into normal use.
"Don't worry about anything else. We, the Jiraman family, won't take away your patent ownership. We will just have to add our Jiraman family name after your name. Is that acceptable to you?"
Li Lin nodded, understanding that Karina was only asking a symbolic question and that whether he agreed or not was actually irrelevant. "Of course, no problem."
"Very good, then let's discuss the benefits and proportions of the patent. Bring out your design drawings."
Karina has discussed many such student-work sponsorship contracts and is very familiar with this part.
"Let's talk about the first drawing first... A bicycle. Hmm, that's a fancy name. It's powered by pedaling gears and chains. It's a very novel design..."
Kalina paused, and Li Lin knew that the next step was a turning point. It was time for her to lower the price on behalf of the Jiraman family.
"But you also know that Piltover already has transportation like the Cyclo and the Hextron. Compared to them, your bicycle has no significant advantages. Besides, the young masters and daughters of the wealthy families wouldn't be interested in such a simple invention as yours..."
"You are wrong, absolutely wrong, Mrs. Karina." Li Lin retorted unyieldingly.
The brows of the Gilaman couple frowned slightly at the same time.
"First of all, although my bicycle can't compare to the Hex Cycle or two-wheeled motor vehicle in terms of speed and range, it doesn't require Hextech crystals as a power source, and its structure is simple. Have you considered the cost?"
Karina and Elro were both stunned for a moment, their expressions clearly showing contemplation.
Li Lin paused for a moment, his lips curled up slightly, "Besides, who said my bicycle was designed for my family?"
"This kind of thing, if it's not designed for the family, then... wait!" Elro suddenly understood, his eyes lighting up. "You want to make bicycles available to ordinary citizens?"
"Yes, my original intention in designing bicycles was to consider the common people. Not only can they be used as a means of transportation in daily life, but they can also be used for travel in leisure time and exercise at the same time.
"Besides, bicycles are cheap. I think we should go for the low-end route, not too expensive, with small profits but quick turnover, so that ordinary citizens can afford them. I believe they will definitely become a popular item."
Li Lin spoke out the advantages and sales ideas of the bicycle without reservation, and even if Kalina wanted to squeeze out the value of this product, she had no idea where to start.
"I think this is a great idea, dear. Other families rarely care about ordinary citizens. If we can start from this aspect, we can at least suppress those bastards in the Antoine family..."
You idiot, why are you still speaking for outsiders!
Kalina glared at her husband, but what he and Li Lin said made sense, and she had no way to refute it. She couldn't help feeling discouraged and could only compromise: "Tell me, how much do you want?"
However, to her surprise, Li Lin did not ask for too much. He only held up three fingers and said, "30%. 30% of the sales profit is enough for me."
Piltover is an independent parliamentary city-state, but it can also be called a small country.
As a trading port connecting the east-west shipping routes of Runeterra, the products produced in Piltover are not only sold locally, but also exported to various parts of the world.
In other words, the wealth brought by the invention of the bicycle alone is enough for Li Lin to squander throughout his lifetime, and he can even join the upper class of Piltover and create a new family.
But he gave up this opportunity that was within his reach?
Karina couldn't understand.
But before she could ask why, Li Lin immediately continued: "But I have a condition."
"You say." Kalina sat up straight.
"First, I will try to invent more things in the future. No matter how difficult these things are to understand, or even if you think they are impossible to succeed, you still have to support me unconditionally."
You little guy, how many cards do you have left to reveal?!
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