"So, are you, or your Stark Industries, ready to participate in this grand milestone plan?" Xiang Qian sent an invitation.🎄💀 🐤🐯
Tony was the most outstanding inventor and the most successful businessman when he was sober. He saw through Xiang Qian's little plan at a glance.
"Are you going to drag brother Tony onto your chariot and start a war against energy companies and energy exporting countries around the world?"
Xiang Qian admitted frankly. "Of course, this opportunity cannot be missed; our opponents may be powerful, but our allies are even more powerful. Project Kuafu is an extension and development of the EAST device, which itself is part of ITER."
"Think about who are the members of ITER? The United States, Russia, China, European Union, India, Japan, South Korea; the permanent director of World Security Council and almost all advanced industrial countries are among them."
Tony was really moved, and he began to consider the benefits and risks involved.
"However, so many participants will also share most of the profits. According to the ITER cooperation agreement, the controllable nuclear fusion technology developed on the basis of this agreement is shared by all participating countries."
Regarding the question raised by Tony, Xiang Qian had already expected it. He said proudly, "Yes, controllable nuclear fusion technology is shared by all participating countries, but what is shared is only the research and development technology that they have participated in together."
Tony understands instantly. "You have an exclusive patent."
"The answer is correct, top student!" he snapped his fingers forward, "The super tokamak device requires superconducting materials to achieve stable electromagnetic field binding force; at the same time, if you want to collect nuclear fusion energy, you also need high-performance heat-resistant and thermally conductive materials.💜😲 . cᵒpaw 🍧😎"
Tony immediately said excitedly, "And you own the exclusive patent for related materials, which is not part of the shared content of the ITER protocol? Haha! I should have thought of it, the research and development of new materials, which is your specialty!"
"Yes, the world's first room-temperature superconducting material that can be used industrially, as well as thermal conductive materials that break through the upper limit of existing heat resistance. Controlled nuclear fusion technology can be shared, but if they want the nuclear fusion device to be industrialized, they have to come to me."
Tony asked again, "How long do you think your technical advantage can be maintained?"
Xiang Qian smiled wildly and confidently, "Twenty years, this is the most conservative estimate. Of course, if you want to show some respect to other colleagues in the world, well, give them fifteen years, and you can reach the starting line where I am today."
This is not Xiang Qian's arrogance. He is very aware of the importance of talent in the field of scientific research; but talent will also be constrained by real conditions, unless there is another person in the world who can have a complete universe like him to rely on.
Xiang Qian already thinks he is very self-controlled. If another person were to control a complete universe, he would be even more arrogant than him.
"How about it, bro, are you willing to participate in this war?"
Tony still did not agree immediately. He asked again, "You already have all the patented technologies, what does Stark Industries need to do?"
"I need your influence. ♡♢ 👌💢" Xiang Qian said frankly, "Nuclear fusion technology has broad prospects, but it also requires huge upfront investment. All industrial systems relying on fossil fuels will gradually collapse, and Stark Industries can greatly accelerate this process."
"Especially your technological accumulation in applied electronic engineering, you can launch various practical products based on electric energy and new thermal energy as quickly as possible. Energy Circuit plus your application technology can more quickly reap the economic benefits brought by nuclear fusion technology."
Tony understands. "Electric vehicles, new aerospace engines, ship engines, and various heavy industrial power equipment; when the energy type changes, the entire industrial system, including some household products, will face the need for upgrading—and we will be the first to start."
"Are you ready to join the war? An economic war brought about by the new industrial revolution." Xiang Qian held out his wine glass towards Tony.
Tony was all smiles and raised his glass accordingly.
"Ding!"
"Fight side by side!"
"Win!"
Of course, cooperation between two world-class business groups will never be so simple, and it cannot be settled with a high-five like two people betting on a cover girl. A more detailed cooperation agreement requires further discussion by the negotiation team, but now that the two giants have reached an intention to cooperate, the details will be much easier to deal with.
"Next week, I'm going to Afghanistan, or Iraq, probably these two places." Tony relaxed and sipped his wine and said, "When it's all over, I'll just go and take a look at your Project Kuafu--according to my understanding, the things you will make public have already been verified and mature, right?"
Xiang Qian was noncommittal and just gave me a look that said, "You will understand it yourself."
Tony also responded with an "I knew it" look; "Just in time, there will be no other major events at that time, and the cooperation agreement will be officially launched soon."
"Are you going to continue to be your salesman?" Xiang Qian joked, "Even when you are about to control the lifeblood of future global industrial development?"
Tony lamented. "Obadiah Stane is not easy to get rid of; especially when our cooperation agreement requires his full help, he will do his best to ask for "return" from me."
"Haha, everyone on earth knows that behind the success of Tony·Stark is not only a woman, but also a man..."
"Shit, you made my skin crawl. Do you want me to puke on the floor?"
The big deal was settled, and Xiang Qian and Tony returned to their nonchalant Playboy appearance - although they were not very serious when talking about big things.
Xiang Qian rarely remembered what Fatty Wang told him, so he went to find Pepper.
"Is there a female singer named Taylor on our invitation list?"
"Taylor? Taylor·Swift?" Pepper looked wary, "What do you want to do?"
"I want to ask her to sign a new album - what's your expression?" Xiang Qian was furious.
Pepper pretended to be nonchalant. "What's wrong, is there something wrong with my expression? Anyone who hears you asking about a young and beautiful female star will have this expression. Yesterday I thought you would bring one of the girls Hilton to the party."
"I thought this was a family gathering, what does it have to do with them?" Xiang Qian decided to clarify quickly, "I'm not interested in that little singer, but I have a friend who likes her songs."
Pepper nodded with a matter-of-fact expression. "Well, although she refused to attend the party, I will ask her manager and I should be able to get a signed album. In addition, I am also online, and I know that one of the most frequently used excuses on the Internet is - "I have a friend."
"She's not coming? That's such a pity." Xiang Qian revealed his true plan in one sentence. The fact is that after being criticized by Fatty Wang, he curiously searched for Taylor's news and saw the photo. Well, hum...
Pepper Looking at Xiang Qian is like looking at another "Tony·Stark" who is more than ten years younger but equally carefree and willful.
"I think refusing to attend this party is a good decision for a young girl. She is the smartest girl I have ever seen in the entertainment industry."
Xiang Qian tried in vain to save his image. "I have already said that it is my friend who likes her songs, and I can guarantee that is not an excuse. That friend's surname is Wang, and I can introduce you to her now."
"Wang, Lao Wang next door?"
Xiang Qian was dumbfounded. "Pepper, not only are you online, but you are also online at China?"