America 1869: A Doppelganger Every Day

"Oh my god, a person of Asian descent actually knows about copyright and patents."

"I'm sorry, I was just a little surprised, I didn't mean anything by it."

Li Changsheng and Lester turned their heads and saw a figure that looked somewhat familiar to them, but they couldn't remember where they had seen him before.

Then the other person introduced themselves, and both of them realized who the other was.

"Neither invention nor writing is easy."

"I don't mean to belittle you; I'm just offering some advice as someone who's been through it."

"Patents are easy to apply for, and copyrights are easy to register."

"But if an invention patent cannot be applied in practice, it will be worthless."

"Last year I registered a patent, but I didn't sell it for a single penny. This year I developed a groundbreaking product that will surely change my life."

"It could even change the world."

"I will sell this patent to support my future research and development."

"I heard you're also going to Wall Street, how about we go together?"

"Let me also look at our patents. Whose sells better?"

"I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Thomas Edison, you can call me Edison."

Li Changsheng finally understood.

Why do I feel familiar when I see the other person?

So this is the great inventor Thomas Edison, whom I've learned about in textbooks and heard about countless times.

Of course, Li Changsheng had also heard that many of Edison's patents were stolen.

But we don't know if this is true or not, and we'll have to wait for further testimony.

However, it was going with Edison to sell patents that piqued his interest.

Leicester was naturally interested as well.

Even though what the other person had just said was clearly an attempt to show off in front of them, the two of them didn't care.

The three of them went to Wall Street together.

With Edison, they didn't even have to worry about finding people to buy their patents.

Edison was very familiar with Wall Street, and they quickly visited several companies.

The companies offered Edison quotes ranging from $1000 to $3000 and $2000.

But it was clear that Edison was not satisfied.

When the fourth company offered him $4, Edison sold his patent without hesitation.

After selling them, he gave Li Changsheng and the other man a smug look.

After they signed the contract, Li Changsheng smiled and glanced at Lester, who immediately understood what Li Changsheng meant.

He took out his patent certificate and placed it on the table.

"gentlemen."

"I see you as an honest person, so I'm willing to share my patent with you for joint development."

Edison was surprised when Lester produced his patent at that moment.

This kid is even younger than me, what good things can he come up with?

Most of them are all show and no substance; you don't want to offend your big clients.

In the future, we might have to sell the things we develop to them.

"I'm sorry, sir. They came with me to broaden their horizons. Please don't mind."

The other party really didn't care. They just smiled and picked up the patent certificate and patent content.

Upon closer inspection, their eyes widened in surprise.

Edison: "Sir, please don't be angry, I'll take them away right away."

He then reached for the patent certificate and quickly led the two away.

But the man dodged Edison's hand and excitedly grabbed Lester's hand, saying...

"Are you blessed by God? How did you come up with this idea?"

"Your patent is invaluable."

"To be honest, although I have money, I don't think I can afford to buy out your patent."

"How about this, sir?"

"If you don't mind, could you wait a day?"

"I will have my boss come. I can guarantee you that your patent is worth at least 50."

"It could even be higher."

Lester smiled and nodded.

Li Changsheng glanced at the dejected Edison.

"I'll go send a telegram to the Boss right away."

As the other person entered the room, Edison couldn't resist picking up the patent in front of him.

With just one glance, he recognized the value of this gear and chain transmission.

This can be said to have completely changed the bicycle.

Let alone 50, the value it creates could easily exceed 500 million.

Thinking about his smugness and boasting just now, he felt ashamed to face anyone.

However, Edison was born with a competitive spirit.

This gear and chain drive device is a very ordinary design; the key is who could have come up with it.

Even if an ordinary person could think of something he designed, he couldn't make it.

I'm a genius!

What is genius? Genius is 99% perspiration and 1% inspiration.

I not only put in 99% of my effort, but also that 1% of talent.

There are still so many things in my mind waiting for me to explore.

If I succeed in my research, I'll definitely earn far more money than this Lester guy.

Thinking about this, he calmed himself down.

"Congratulations, Mr. Leicester."

"Your life will be completely different from now on."

"However, I will not admit defeat."

He took out a piece of paper and wrote down his address.

"This is my address. We can keep in touch more often in the future."

"Although my patent this time is not as good as yours, my new patent is almost ready to be developed. Then we'll see whose patent is better."

Lester took the note.

"I'm sorry, I've just arrived in New York and don't have an address yet, but I think I should have a place to live after tomorrow, and I will write to inform Mr. Edison then."

"Looking forward to your reply."

Edison didn't want to stay any longer.

But before leaving, he couldn't help but say something, thinking of Li Changsheng's mocking gaze and eyes.

"Leicester, I admit you are indeed very capable."

"However, I still have to remind you of something about this Mr. Li from the East who is beside you."

"Given how good your relationship with Mr. Lester is, you must be interested in researching something. I advise you to give up."

"You can write a book and register a copyright without any problem, but when it comes to researching and developing patents, you Easterners can't do it."

Li Changsheng understood that the other party had broken down, but if you broke down, why did you have to target me?

What if I don't understand what you mean?

Doesn't that mean my book can be patented, but no one publishes it or reads it?

When I first saw you, I thought, "Shouldn't you have avoided being the one to steal this opportunity that will change an era?"

After all, he can create an infinite number of clones, and he doesn't care about the money or the reputation.

But now.

Mr. Edison, don't blame me for being impolite.

I'll gladly accept this light bulb, the generator, and even your future research findings.

In my past life, many people online said that many of your patented inventions were stolen.

I stole your patent. If you really have the ability, can't you also research something new?

I am looking forward.