Be a legal businessman in Liyue!

However, now that Wang Que knows his plan, it is impossible to follow the normal script.

Chapter 201 Technical Exchange? Investment Attraction!

The Fatui's work efficiency is much faster than that of Fontaine's government agencies.

Early the next morning,

After Wang Que got up in the mansion,

Just then, I received a message from Linni that the Shulu Court sent someone to deliver an invitation, inviting the Liyue Technology Exchange Ambassador to go to Momang Palace to discuss technology exchanges.

The invitation also stated that they had arranged technical exchanges and factory visits.

After Wang Que saw the information on the invitation, he knew that these were the three small, broken factories controlled by the Fatui.

"If Fontaine had this efficiency, the people of Fontaine would be able to build a floating city and resolve the doomsday prophecy."

Wang Que complained.

Then he went out and went to Mo Mang Palace as if he was familiar with the route.

This time, it was not Furninna's guards who came to greet him.

But it is a lovely Melusin.

"Hello, Your Excellency the Envoy, I am Sedna, the receptionist of Momang Palace. Please follow me."

He took Wang Que all the way through Momang Palace and arrived at the door of an office.

"Regarding matters concerning technical access, Mr. Raimondo here is in charge."

As she spoke, Meilushin opened the door for Wang Que.

Then he shouted inside: "Mr. Raymondo, the envoy from Liyue has arrived."

Soon the sound of a chair being dragged was heard from inside.

Then a middle-aged man said, "Okay, thank you, Sedna. Please let Your Excellency the Envoy come in."

Enter the door.

Raimondo is a typical scholar, middle-aged, and wears glasses.

When she saw Wang Que, she wasn't very enthusiastic, but she didn't resist either.

"I leave the messenger in your hands, Mr. Raimondo."

Sedna had other work to do, so she waved and turned away.

After she left, Raymondo spoke to Wang Que, "I should have contacted you yesterday, but on the one hand, Ms. Funina summoned you, and on the other hand, we had some internal disputes."

As he spoke, he extended his hand and led Wang Que to sit down.

"Debate?" Wang Que smiled. After sitting down, he continued, "Did my arrival cause you any trouble?"

Raymondo shook his head. "It's just an internal struggle within the Academy of Sciences. After what happened before, there are more disagreements within the Academy of Sciences."

"Plus, there have been some bad rumors recently..."

"The envoy's arrival at this time, requesting technical exchange, has become an excuse for some people to attack others."

Raymondo poured Wang Que a cup of hot black tea and explained a few words.

Wang Que nodded slightly: "So what's the meaning of calling me here today?"

Raymondo gave a wry smile: "Technical exchanges must naturally take place, but the envoy may be disappointed."

He has already looked at the information of the three AC factories.

Even though he was a technician, he could see that Fontaine had no sincerity.

He was giving a precautionary measure first, fearing that Wang Que would turn against him.

Otherwise, the blame will be put on him and his research funding will probably be cut again.

Wang Que nodded slightly: "From what you said, this exchange will not be very pleasant."

Raimondo still had a wry smile on his face: "I think so."

Wang Que naturally knew what was going on, but he would not comfort the other party.

The more the other party feels sorry for you, the greater the benefits they can get in return.

This is a good thing.

"Well, anyway, let's take a look first." Wang Que said with a smile.

In fact, his original plan was to use the immortal mechanical techniques and the opponent's clockwork mechanisms to conduct technical exchanges.

But now, plans cannot keep up with changes.

Then the plan needs to be modified.

Maybe, you can get the technology you want without showing off your magical skills.

Seeing that Wang Que didn't seem angry, Raymondo breathed a sigh of relief and began to pack up, preparing to take Wang Que to see the factory.

In fact, this is already a very neglectful behavior.

Moreover, as a senior researcher at the Academy of Sciences, Raymondo should not be in charge of this matter.

But there was no way out. There were some struggles within the Academy of Sciences and Fontaine, and in the end he had no choice but to come out and clean up the mess.

The two left Momang Palace and headed to the workshop area.

"The factory we agreed to exchange with is located in the Vasari Corridor, in the lower block of Fontaine. The environment there is relatively poor."

On the way, Raymondo introduced the situation of the factory to Wang Que.

"The first one is an old watch factory. To be honest, this watch factory was quite good when I was a child."

There was a hint of humor in his words.

Wang Que glanced at him and saw that the other person was at least in his forties.

In other words, this watch factory has been out of date for at least thirty years.

“Is the factory’s assembly line still intact?”

Wang Que asked with some curiosity.

The information he heard from the Fatui was that the factory production machinery was outdated.

But there is not much information about its completeness.

Raymondo thought for a moment and said, "All I can say is that production can still proceed, but there is no market for what is produced."

"Is that so... It's okay, just take a closer look." Wang Que said with a smile.

The two of them arrived at their destination.

The clock factory huddled in the shadow of the Vasari Corridor, its mottled lime walls covered with dark brown water stains.

Rusty steam pipes coil around the factory walls like aging blood vessels.

The faded relief of the Fontaine gear coat of arms can barely be recognized as its former glory.

The broken glass windows were hastily sealed with wooden boards, with dim, swaying lights leaking through the gaps.

You can tell from the facade that this factory is indeed very old.

If Wang Que had not known the situation in advance, he would really feel that Fontaine was humiliating him and Liyue.

It’s like the technology exchange between China and the United States, where the Americans take us to see the production line from thirty years ago.

What do you mean? Do you think our level is the same as yours thirty years ago?

This would certainly be considered an insult.

Raymondo's face also looked a little unhappy, but he still forced a smile: "Let's go in and take a look."

Pushing open the creaking cast iron door, the smell of stale engine oil mixed with moldy dust hits you in the face.

The factory is lined with old lathes, the transmission belts have long been cracked into spider web shapes, and the gold-plated scales on the copper instrument panel are blurred.

Semi-finished gears were scattered on the assembly line, their surfaces covered with a thin layer of dust. In the wooden boxes stacked in the corner, the brass springs were curled up like dead snakes.

Wang Que glanced around, revealing a hint of disappointment.

The technology here is too backward, there is no point in investigating it. He can build a better production line by hand.

Raymondo seemed to see Wang Que's disappointment and sighed, "This place was once glorious and won many awards."

He pointed to the certificates on the wall.

The faded gold-stamped "Fontaine Precision Manufacturing Association Certification" certificate hangs diagonally on the wall. In the mahogany display cabinet below the certificate, the golden gear trophy won thirty years ago has oxidized and turned black.

Wang Que nodded slightly. Although he didn't care about these things, this was also the glory of the factory and there was no need to deny it.

While talking,

Several old workers came over from the other side of the factory.

"Mr. Raimondo, is this the envoy coming for technical exchange?"

They looked at Raymondo with a look of hope.

They received the information yesterday.

As long as the messenger makes some requests, the factory may have a chance to revive.

The watch factory has been lost for too long, and all the young workers have left.

Only these old people are left, and they really don't want to see the watch factory go bankrupt completely.

Raymondo nodded: "Yes, this is the envoy who came for technical exchanges."

Several elderly people immediately looked at Wang Que with hope in their eyes: "Sir, what technology do you want to exchange? We are all veteran workers who have been here for thirty or forty years. We guarantee that you will be satisfied."

"Whether it's the gear transmission system, the spring power reserve, the escapement and speed regulation mechanism, the precision machining and calibration..."

“We can all communicate with you.”

The old man rattled off a bunch of technical terms.

This suddenly piqued Wang Que's interest, who was originally a little disappointed.

This factory... doesn't seem that bad.

Although the old factories and production machinery are no longer of much value.

But these old workers...seem to still be valuable.

Seeing the elderly people's hopeful gazes, Wang Que pondered for a moment and said, "What if it's about improving the production line? Do you have similar technical reserves?"

The elders were stunned for a moment, then frowned. "Improve the production line? Your Excellency, this is not a good option. This production line is already thirty years outdated. No matter how much we improve it, it will be useless. The best solution is to introduce funds and directly upgrade the production line."

This is what they expect.

In the eyes of these old people, they have the blessing of an old brand, and as long as the production technology is updated, they will definitely become popular again.

"Oh, so where can I buy the latest production line? How much does it cost?"

Wang Que asked in a suggestive manner.

The old worker said without hesitation: "As long as we invest five million Mora, the factory will be able to revive. We can go to the Academy of Sciences to customize the latest production line."

In fact, technical exchanges have now deteriorated. The old man’s expectations and Wang Que’s guidance make this meeting more like an investment promotion.

But Raymondo, as the representative of Fontaine, did not stop it.

Because as a technician, he also felt that there was no technology to communicate.

It would be better to let a few old people try to get investment, so that they can maybe revive the factory.

From the very beginning, Raymondo had no intention of engaging in any serious academic exchanges.

As long as the envoy from Liyue does not turn hostile directly, he will have completed his mission.

Chapter 202 At the same time

A conference room on the second floor of Momang Palace.

"Karlod, you have crossed the line by interfering in communications with friendly nations without permission."