in2ebook Chapter 298 The Formula Dispute
Chapter 298 The Formula Dispute
Lu Han and his group came back to get their passports; they were going to return to Jinling that same day.
Having not seen them for a long time, Lin Chen naturally couldn't leave without showing his appreciation, so he treated them to lunch as the company's big boss.
Lin Chen is really taking his job as a hands-off manager way too easy.
Aside from receiving money and technical assistance, you don't have to worry about anything else.
Now, for the sake of his company, the three of them have to travel thousands of miles abroad. Lin Chen himself wouldn't be able to live without showing some appreciation.
At the dinner table, the four of them chatted about going abroad again.
Logically speaking, Lu Han and his team were just selling drones, so why did they need to go abroad?
Unfortunately, what they're selling this time involves some customized modifications for clients, namely the installation of weapon modules.
Although it is a collaboration with an authorized private security company, Longchen Zhihang is not an arms company. There are some things you can do, but that doesn't mean you can do them in China.
It's permissible to install military modules on drones, but absolutely not within China.
Therefore, after Longchen Zhihang's products are manufactured, they have to be shipped overseas before they can be installed and tested.
Feilong Security's main business is currently in Pakistan, so all of these products need to be sent there.
"Pakistan? I heard it's not very safe there. You should be careful if you go there."
Lin Chen reminded him.
Lu Han said nonchalantly, "Don't worry, Feilong Security said that the place we're going to is under military control, so it's absolutely safe. The risky places are all on the border."
At this point, Lu Han looked regretful again: "To be honest, this business deal is crucial for us. If I didn't know you were busy with that Xingyan thing, I might have asked you to come and help us too."
Lin Chen shook his head with a wry smile: "My current situation really makes it inconvenient to go abroad. If anything happens, we can contact each other online. My phone will always be on."
"Then we'll have to trouble you, boss!" Shi Jun nodded with a smile.
With Lin Chen's words in mind, he, as the current head of the company's technology, felt more confident.
No matter what problems arise, there's no need to panic. Just ask Lin Chen for help!
After the meal, Lu Han and his two companions said goodbye to Lin Chen again.
Lin Chen personally saw them off to their car, and as he watched the three of them gradually drive away, he felt a pang of emotion.
I never imagined these three guys would be fighting so desperately.
It seems that the bounty missions they hadn't claimed yet will eventually fall on their shoulders.
Lin Chen had just returned to school when Old Wang called him over, saying he wanted to introduce him to someone.
What Lin Chen found somewhat strange was that when Wang Lao was talking about this, his expression was rather odd, as if he was actually reluctant to let him meet the other party.
Upon arriving at Old Wang's office, Lin Chen met Old Wu and a somewhat unfamiliar middle-aged man beside him.
"Lin Chen, come here, let me introduce you. This is Yao Xi, my former student, and now a professor in the Physics Department at Harvard University."
"Hello, I'm Lin Chen."
"Hello, my name is Yao Xi. I've heard so much about you. I often hear about you even when I'm in the United States."
The two exchanged pleasantries by shaking hands, then sat down and began to chat.
During their conversation, Lin Chen also learned Yao Xi's true identity.
It turns out the other person has become an American citizen.
So, is this person actually one of those legendary typical Tsinghua and Peking University students?
The kind of Tsinghua and Peking University students who come from poor families, get into Tsinghua and Peking University, go abroad with government funding, and then never return, even changing their nationality.
No wonder Old Wang's expression was so strange before.
After learning the other party's identity, Lin Chen immediately lost interest in the conversation that was about to begin.
Old Wu was the one who kept trying to get the two of them to talk, and Yao Xi was also very proactive in building a relationship with them.
Although Mr. Wu had already told the two that Yao Xi planned to return to China to develop her career, Yao Xi's words still revealed a sense of pride in the academic environment in the United States, and she kept urging Lin Chen to go to the United States to take a look.
"I've been to the US too. It's really just so-so. It attracts talent from all over the world mainly because of its reputation. Apart from that, the environment may not be as good as in China. At least in China, I don't have to worry about being shot in the head while I'm out for a walk at night."
Yao Xi's face stiffened, and just as she was about to explain, there was a knock on the office door.
"Old Wang? I heard Lin Chen is with you?"
Principal Xu poked his head in from outside the door and saw that Lin Chen was indeed there.
He immediately smiled and said, "Lin Chen, you really are here! I need to talk to you!"
"What is it, Principal?"
"Great news! I'll introduce you to someone."
After Principal Xu finished speaking, he waved to the door.
A middle-aged man in a sharp suit walked in immediately.
Principal Xu introduced, "Lin Chen, this is Deputy General Manager Wang from Aerospace Industry Group."
"Hello Mr. Lin, I am Wang Haofeng!"
"Hello, Manager Wang!"
Aerospace Industry Group?
That's holy crap!
That's a top-tier state-owned enterprise!
Why did they come looking for me?
Is it...
Just as Lin Chen was guessing the other party's intentions, Yao Xi narrowed her eyes slightly.
"Manager Wang, you're looking for me..."
"To be honest, Mr. Lin, I came here for the Star Rock formula you have."
Although Wang Haofeng is getting on in years, he possesses the pragmatic style characteristic of Chinese aerospace workers.
He didn't mince words and went straight to the point, explaining the purpose of his trip.
The Aerospace Industry Group is very interested in the Star Rock in Lin Chen's possession and hopes to obtain a license to use the Star Rock formula.
If Lin Chen is willing, they are also willing to completely buy out the patent for the Star Rock formula.
In addition, the Aerospace Industry Group offered the position of research director, hoping to hire Lin Chen as the head of their group's materials research and development.
Lin Chen was not surprised by Wang Haofeng's appearance.
In fact, a few days ago, he learned from the bigwigs in the laboratory that the Aerospace Industry Group planned to acquire Xingyan Formula.
Now that the Star Rock has been made, it is natural that it should be put to use.
Lin Chen wasn't like that Tony the hairdresser, who insisted on hiding his true self.
As for how to use the Star Rock, the decision is now entirely in Lin Chen's hands.
Strictly speaking, the bigwigs at Longke Academy in the lab should have some say because they participated in improving the Star Rock formula.
However, when these bigwigs wanted to join the research at Star Rock, they took the initiative to say that they were doing it on a voluntary basis and would not ask for any right to share Star Rock's profits!
Therefore, how to use Star Rock now depends entirely on Lin Chen's word.
"Manager Wang, I'll pass on the idea of joining your group. Working on materials is just a passing interest of mine. I'd rather spend more time on academic research."
Old Wang, who was standing to the side, immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
Wang Haofeng looked regretful.
But soon, an uncontrollable smile appeared on his face.
"However, the matter of you buying the formula is easy to discuss. You don't need to buy any licenses. I can sell you the formula patent directly."
Wang Haofeng was overjoyed to hear Lin Chen's reply.
Inviting Lin Chen to join the group was merely a pretext.
Although Lin Chen is indeed a genius, he has no real achievements in the aerospace field other than Xingyan.
The group is optimistic about Lin Chen's future and would be best if he could join, but there's no need to force him if not.
The real goal is to obtain the Star Rock formula usage license.
After all, this thing is of great significance to the reusable spacecraft that the group is currently developing.
Now that he had received Lin Chen's promise, Wang Haofeng breathed a sigh of relief.
"Mr. Lin, how do you plan to sell Xingyan's patent? Our group is willing to offer 10 billion to buy this patent!"
Just as Wang Haofeng finished speaking, a discordant voice suddenly rang out from the side.
"Only 10 billion? It seems that China has remained the same all these years, and does not understand the value of knowledge at all!"
Lin Chen, if you're going to sell the Star Rock formula, I have a better option: NASA is willing to pay $50 billion for the Star Rock formula patent!