My family has been wielding knives for generations, but now it's my turn to wield a pen!

Co-owner?

Upon hearing this name, Jiang Xiaobai smiled and said, "It's a nice name, I like it very much!"

When Jiang Xiaobai responded, Zhang Xinnian's eyes widened slightly.

No, this... actually worked?

You should know that Tianji Workshop is a veritable gold mine.

Jiang Xiaobai actually managed to take half of Tianjifang's business by relying on some kind of arithmetic. This is... this is too outrageous!

Tang Ningshuang's expression also changed.

Although she didn't understand arithmetic or mechanics, she knew the significance of the Heavenly Secrets Workshop.

Tianji Workshop may not enter the imperial court, but its fame is known throughout the martial arts world.

How could Jiang Xiaobai actually manage to take half of such a behemoth?

"This is the contract from our Tianji Workshop!"

Mo Li spoke again at this moment, taking out a folded contract from his bosom and saying, "Young Master Jiang may take a look first."

"No problem!"

Jiang Xiaobai took it and looked at it.

It's written very clearly above.

From today onwards, Jiang Xiaobai will enter Tianji Workshop using the method of numerical calculation, and will take half of Tianji Workshop's revenue.

However, the original affairs of Tianji Workshop are still controlled by the workshop owner.

Jiang Xiaobai can mobilize some of the artisans from Tianji Workshop to participate in the research and development of artifacts, but it must not forcibly interfere with the internal inheritance of Tianji Workshop.

Similarly, Tianjifang must not privately transmit the methods of calculation taught by Jiang Xiaobai.

If more advanced mathematical deductions are to be used, Jiang Xiaobai's consent must be obtained first.

"It's written in quite a lot of detail."

After reading it, Jiang Xiaobai raised an eyebrow slightly.

"After all, this is a matter of great importance."

Mo Li said, "If it's not written clearly, it's easy for disputes to arise later."

"OK."

Jiang Xiaobai nodded: "I have no objection to this."

Mo Li nodded and gestured to Chang Ying.

Chang Ying understood what was going on and quickly fetched a pen and ink.

Jiang Xiaobai picked up the pen and readily wrote his name on it.

Mo Li also wrote down his name, and then took out a seal from Tianji Workshop and stamped it on the contract.

Snapped!

The seal fell.

At this moment, the atmosphere inside the room clearly changed.

Chang Ying stood to the side, looking at the contract, still feeling somewhat dazed.

From today onwards, Tianjifang truly has a new overlord.

Moreover, this sovereign is none other than the notorious playboy from the capital.

If she hadn't seen it with her own eyes, she probably wouldn't have believed it.

Jiang Xiaobai put the contract away, his smile noticeably brighter.

This trip to Tianjifang was definitely worthwhile.

Originally, he just wanted to meet this young master and see what the other party wanted to get from him.

Unexpectedly, after a few back and forth, he ended up becoming the head of the Heavenly Mystery Workshop.

This deal is incredibly profitable!

Thinking of this, Jiang Xiaobai looked up at Mo Li and said with a smile, "Brother Mo, we're in a good mood today, how about we have a good drink?"

"Drink heavily?"

Mo Li paused noticeably after hearing this.

A hint of embarrassment then appeared on his handsome face.

"I... don't drink much."

As she spoke, Mo Li lowered her voice: "So, I'm afraid I won't be able to drink much."

"It's alright."

Jiang Xiaobai waved his hand and laughed, "Let's stop here."

Although he likes to joke around sometimes, he doesn't actually have the habit of forcing people to drink.

If you can drink, then drink; if you can't, tea can be substituted for alcohol.

I'm happy.

It's all about creating an atmosphere.

Mo Li nodded slightly upon hearing Jiang Xiaobai's words.

Chang Ying, standing to the side, naturally understood the meaning quickly and immediately ordered people to go and prepare.

Before long, a pot of fine wine was served.

The wine had just been opened when a delicate aroma began to waft out.

Jiang Xiaobai twitched his nose, and his eyebrows twitched slightly: "Good wine!"

"This is Tianji Workshop's own bamboo wine."

After listening, Mo Li explained, "Normally, it is only taken out when a few elders in the neighborhood discuss matters."

"Today, Prince Jiang has become the head of our Tianji Workshop, so it is only natural that we should use this wine."

"Then I must try it."

As Jiang Xiaobai spoke, he took the initiative to pick up the wine pot, poured two cups, picked up one of them, stood up, came to Mo Li's side, and handed him the other cup.

"Come on, Brother Mo, I wish us a pleasant collaboration in the future!"

"Yes, it's a pleasure doing business with you!"

Mo Li took the wine glass and stood up as well.

The two wine glasses clinked lightly, and Jiang Xiaobai tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp.

The liquor is refreshingly crisp upon entering the throat, followed by a subtle bamboo fragrance.

I must say, it's really good.

Mo Li watched Jiang Xiaobai finish his drink and, without hesitation, drank the wine in his cup as well.

But as soon as the wine went down his throat, Mo Li coughed lightly.

Immediately, her cheeks flushed.

Jiang Xiaobai had just put down his wine glass and was about to say something when he looked up and his expression suddenly froze.

Yes, after Mo Li finished drinking, his excessively handsome face was flushed.

Her already delicate features, accentuated by the wine-colored wine, exuded an indescribable gentleness, and even... a hint of allure.

hiss!

Jiang Xiaobai's heart skipped a beat for no apparent reason.

Immediately, the corner of his mouth twitched violently.

No, it's one thing for a grown man to be this handsome.

How can drinking alcohol produce this kind of feeling?

What a terrible thing to do!

Jiang Xiaobai coughed lightly, quickly looked away, and sat down again.

Zhang Xinnian didn't think much of it, but Tang Ningshuang took a closer look at Mo Li.

For some reason, she always felt that this young master of Tianji Workshop seemed a bit unusual.

But I can't quite put my finger on what's wrong with it.

Mo Li, oblivious to the others' reactions, put down his wine cup and looked up at Jiang Xiaobai: "Young Master Jiang."

"Could you teach me that love triangle method first?"

Speaking of this, the awkwardness on Mo Li's face disappeared instantly, and she looked very serious.

"certainly!"

Jiang Xiaobai smiled as he looked at Mo Li, dipped his finger in the wine in his glass, and drew a few simple lines on the table.

"Look, the most basic triangle is just three sides and three angles."

"Knowing some of the conditions allows us to deduce other things."

"For example, this point, and this point."

As Jiang Xiaobai spoke, he tapped the table twice.

Mo Li quickly moved closer.

Chang Ying, who was standing next to her, couldn't help but take a step forward.

Even Tang Ningshuang and Zhang Xinnian, though they didn't quite understand, subconsciously looked at the table.

"Imagine this is a wooden pole."

Jiang Xiaobai continued, "This is the shadow."

"The height of the wooden pole, the length of the shadow, plus the angle at which the sun sets."

"As long as the relationships are fixed, towers, city walls, and even mountains can be pushed forward using similar methods."

Mo Li listened very attentively.

At first, he just frowned.

But soon, his brows gradually relaxed.

Even before Jiang Xiaobai finished speaking, Mo Li couldn't help but ask, "So, if two poles are erected at the same time, as long as the shadow lengths are different, it's possible to deduce another unpredictable height?"

"good."

Jiang Xiaobai smiled and nodded: "Brother Mo, you're quick-witted."

Upon receiving Jiang Xiaobai's confirmation, Mo Li's face lit up with delight: "What if we measure distance instead of height?"

"That's also acceptable."

Jiang Xiaobai redrawn a few lines: "For example, if there's a river between you, you can't cross it."

"You want to know how far away a certain tree is from here on the other side of the river."

"Then we can first determine two points, then measure the angles separately. With two angles and a known side, the rest can be deduced."

"wonderful!"

Mo Li listened, his breathing noticeably quickening: "In this way, many mechanisms can be measured in advance without having to be physically present on the ground."

"If used on city defense crossbow platforms, it could even calculate the firing range in advance!"

"Wow, that's amazing!"

Jiang Xiaobai glanced at Mo Li, somewhat surprised.

It must be said that Mo Li is indeed clever.

That's right, he only said a few simple words, and Mo Li had already started to apply what he had learned to other situations.

"Young Master Jiang, this love triangle is truly ingenious!"

Mo Li exclaimed excitedly, "If Tianji Workshop can master this method, then many large-scale mechanisms can avoid at least half the detours!"

Chang Ying stood to the side, equally shocked.

Yes, she had already seen the new mathematical algorithm at the Imperial College yesterday.

But those are more of the basics.

The triangular method that Jiang Xiaobai is now talking about is clearly more closely related to mechanical measurement and the creation of objects.

This is exactly what Tianji Workshop urgently needs!

"This is nothing!"

Seeing Mo Li's excitement, Jiang Xiaobai laughed and said, "I'll tell you something even more interesting when we have the chance later."

"Something even more interesting?"

Mo Li looked up abruptly, her face filled with shock: "There's more?"