Wang Sheng smiled, his smile positively radiant.
But the sight made Mattis and the others feel uneasy.
What did that mean? Was he agreeing or not?
Just as Mattis and the others were running out of patience, Wang Sheng spoke. "Your idea is quite good, but... I honestly don't see how your proposal benefits our company in any way. As Mr. Toyota said, your vehicle conversion plan won't affect sales of our Skyflying Car, but licensing out the Antigravity Device would expose our technology. As for signing some agreement, to be frank, does that thing mean anything beyond being a piece of paper?"
"General Manager Wang, that's not quite..." Mr. Toyota hurriedly began.
Before he could explain, Wang Sheng raised a hand to cut him off. "If you make some changes to the partnership model you just proposed, we might actually be able to work together."
"What changes?" Mattis asked first.
Wang Sheng said, "Illusion Immortal Technology Company would manufacture the Antigravity Devices, and you would purchase them, then offer conversion services for the cars you've sold. In addition, we can also sell you the Flying Bird Type 1 Engine, which our company developed specifically for the Skyflying Car."
Mattis and the others exchanged glances, seeing the same helplessness in one another's eyes.
"General Manager Wang, if we're merely acting as middlemen, why go to all that trouble? Once the Flying Car is fully established, your company could simply kick us aside. Wouldn't all our efforts be for nothing?" Mattis said.
"You needn't worry about that," Wang Sheng said. "We can sign a long-term supply agreement."
Mattis said flatly, "Previously, an agreement like that would certainly have put us at ease. But now, how can we trust a piece of paper?"
The corners of Wang Sheng's mouth lifted slightly. He