"Uh..."
Looking at Andrei, who had started crying at the slightest provocation, Wang Yu felt a little helpless. What was going on?
He was a burly grown man, did he need to be so fragile?
Or had his words struck a deep chord in the other person's heart?
"Uh, well? Stop crying," Wang Yu said sheepishly, "Actually, your idea and approach are very feasible."
Unexpectedly, as soon as Wang Yu said this, Andrei's crying became even more intense. It was a full-blown sob!
"It's a pity that the fruits of my research over many years have amounted to nothing. Everything is in vain, like drawing water with a bamboo basket."
As he spoke, his crying grew louder.
Wang Yu was at a loss. He actually wanted to correct this international friend, saying that it was "drawing water with a bamboo basket," not a "bamboo container." This guy's level was comparable to Brother Hu.
However, considering the current situation, it didn't seem like the right time to say such a thing, so Wang Yu simply shut his mouth.
"Actually, your design is already very impressive and can be considered among the best in the world today."
Wang Yu said from the side.
This wasn't him intentionally flattering. It was the truth. Andrei's automated mechanical production line concept, in essence, was an optimization of the industrial production line, reducing labor costs and increasing efficiency and speed.
This kind of thing was not uncommon in later generations, with even more advanced fully automated robotic production lines that completely eliminated human labor.
Of course, in the present era, this kind of mechanized semi-automated production was just beginning to emerge, in its nascent stage. As for robotic fully automated production, it was already something that belonged in science fiction novels.
Andrei's design, in this era, was already considered excellent and ahead of its time, making him a top technical talent!
The other schemes that Wang Yu had just provided were top designs from other countries and experts recorded in textbooks and this era.
"You don't need to comfort me," Andrei said to Wang Yu. "You've presented so many similar design proposals, which shows that this technology is already commonplace. I'm just a frog in a well."
As he spoke, he took another large gulp of Erguotou, making Wang Yu's heart skip a beat.
The one in the well was a frog, not a frog, right... well, it was more or less the same.
And could this guy be compared to himself? With technology 30 years ahead of the era in his head, it was practically cheating! If it weren't for the limitations of craftsmanship and materials, Wang Yu would have been soaring by now!
Of course, he couldn't say this directly, so he could only comfort Andrei helplessly.
"Actually, you can't compare yourself to me."
"No wonder the people at those state-owned factories were unwilling to buy the patent rights for my research. It turns out this is the reason."
Andrei became more agitated as he spoke.
"They were unwilling to buy because your research wasn't perfected at all! And you're expecting those people at state-owned factories who live on a fixed salary to... they are content with no achievements and no mistakes, so who would be foolish enough to spend a lot of money to buy your research results?"
Wang Yu was speechless but couldn't say anything. "Actually, your design is quite good. If possible, I would be willing to purchase your patent rights."
Wang Yu's words made Andrei freeze. He stopped crying and stared at Wang Yu with wide eyes.
"Are you serious?"
"Nonsense. If I weren't interested in your design, I wouldn't have taken the initiative to modify your formulas and manuscripts. I think your plan is quite good."
Wang Yu genuinely wanted to bring his technology under his wing. For the future development of his own factory, he would definitely need to improve the efficiency of his production lines!
Wang Yu's words made Andrei nod slightly. It was true, wasn't it? Otherwise, why would he have modified his formulas?
However...
"Don't you have other design proposals? Why did you specifically choose me?"
Andrei was puzzled again.
"That's because I only have the designs, but no equipment," Wang Yu said with a smile. "I heard you have internal channels with the Ice Bear Country for a large amount of industrial equipment?"
Upon hearing Wang Yu's words, Andrei suddenly understood and also sobered up a bit.
It seemed that what Wang Yu had just said was indeed true. His design was absolutely problem-free and still at the forefront of the world.
This was his pride!
And the person in front of him, who could come up with so many brilliant design proposals, was clearly a super genius, even a prodigy!
However, having design proposals was one thing, and being able to implement them was another.
Industry was no child's play. Often, a product couldn't be made solely based on theoretical foundations.
The various equipment, tools, and supporting infrastructure required were a testament to the foundation of a complete industrial system, not something that a single genius or a fragmented technology could compensate for!
The simplest example would be an aircraft carrier!
"So, what do you think? Are you interested in contacting your country? I want to buy those industrial equipment, along with your automated mechanical production line design," Wang Yu was not afraid of him driving up the price and continued to ask with a smile.
"You said you want to buy?" Andrei, who had regained his confidence, seemed to hear something amusing.
"I say, 'Tovarishch,' the talent and ability you've displayed are far beyond my humble capabilities. I think it's not an exaggeration to call you a teacher.
But to say you want to buy our equipment is a bit too much. Our equipment is not cheap."
As he spoke, Andrei laughed heartily. "Don't think I don't know your background. I've already had someone investigate your background. You're just the director of a small auto factory in a small county. And it's now privately owned... Although I'm still not entirely sure what your country's state-owned to private ownership reform means, that's for those damn economists to worry about. But I have to ask you, do you have money?"
"Do you have money?"
Andrei's question was simple and direct. The industrial level of their Ice Bear Country, especially in heavy industry manufacturing, was undoubtedly among the world's best. Although their style was consistently large, crude, and heavy, their performance and quality were absolutely top-notch!
Advanced technology, solid materials, their industrial equipment was not cheap!
You get what you pay for!
To Andrei's question, Wang Yu simply smiled faintly and retorted, "Then, are there any buyers for your equipment?"
"Uh..."