"Barney, it's almost time." Tyler, dressed in business attire, couldn't help but come over to urge him.
Nick glanced at the time, then closed his laptop: "Coming."
Looking at him holding his laptop, Tyler couldn't help but exclaim: "The exhibition is over, can't you take a break? Don't get too obsessed."
"Heh heh, I'm used to it." Nick shook his head and smiled: "Have they arrived?"
"They're here. Zack and Terry are entertaining them. We need to go down quickly," Tyler urged.
Although it was a business matter, since they were short-staffed, they could only let the two tech guys handle it.
In addition, Nick and Tyler also wanted to convey a message: such business cooperation was not kept from them.
Although Nick had his own ideas, Tyler and the other two were so keen on wealth.
So, to avoid dampening their spirits, Nick could only nod in agreement. Anyway, the final decision-making power was in his hands, and there was no harm in talking to these people.
Moreover, he also wanted to know how much his technology was worth. If it was truly considerable, then he might actually agree.
After all, for a young man, how much resistance could he have against temptation?
Walking into the elevator, Tyler seemed to remember something, then said to him: "Oh, I forgot to tell you something. Sun and the others want to treat us to dinner tonight."
"Dinner?" Nick was stunned for a moment, then reacted: "What, have they found venture capital?"
"It looks like it. Sun was very happy on the phone," Tyler nodded and smiled.
Nick nodded: "That's good. After all, they are partners, and I'll be relieved once they've found a solution.
But let's skip dinner. Aren't we still talking to the DJI people tonight?"
"That's what I told them, but it was hard to decline their kind invitation, so I had to schedule it for a bit later. After we finish talking with the DJI people, we'll go out for some barbecue and beer," Tyler replied with a smile.
"That works too."
Nick nodded, then said to Tyler: "The defense is in two days, we must hurry back as soon as possible."
"Yes, the advisor even WeChat-ed us last night asking when we'd be back," Tyler also frowned and said.
Nick sighed: "As soon as possible. If we can close the deal, let's do it quickly. If not, don't drag it out. Let's go back first and finish the defense.
Also, we can use this time to organize our thoughts and see what our next step should be. I just had some new ideas."
"Oh, what new ideas do you have?" Tyler asked curiously. For Tyler, Nick had brought him too many surprises.
He had never imagined that one day so many executives from famous companies would be speaking to him kindly and expressing goodwill.
Therefore, he was naturally very curious about Nick's new ideas.
Nick shook his head: "I haven't thought it through yet. I'll tell you when I do."
"So mysterious." Tyler rolled his eyes at him but didn't press further.
The two arrived at the hotel's small meeting room, which was specifically prepared by the hotel for guests to hold business talks. In the past few days, they had hosted several companies there.
Walking into the small meeting room, Nick saw Zack and Terry talking with several foreigners opposite them, with a young woman translating nearby.
Seeing the two enter, everyone stood up. Zack introduced to the foreigners: "Mr. Jason, allow me to introduce you. These two are the politicians of our team, Nick and Tyler!"
"Barney, let me introduce you. This is Mr. Jason, Senior Vice President of SPX Company."
"Hello!" Nick reached out and smiled.
"Hello, Mr. Nicholas. Your technology compelled me to cut short my vacation and fly urgently from the United States," the SPX Vice President said enthusiastically while shaking his hand.
Through the translator, Nick smiled and said: "Good things are always so attractive, even across thousands of miles. Mr. Jason, welcome to Miami."
"Thank you!"
The two sides sat down. Jason took a document from his assistant, opened it, and then said to Nick: "Nicholas, I have seen your technical demonstration and all the press conference videos. To be honest, your technology has greatly impressed our scientists, so much so that those guys kept urging me to come here to meet you.
I imagine many excellent companies and funds have already met with you these past few days, but please believe that our SPX is absolutely the most sincere one.
By cooperating with us, you will gain more, more than you can imagine."
At this point, Tyler took over and said: "So, Mr. Jason, how do you plan to cooperate, and what do we need to contribute?"
"OK!" Jason nodded, then took another document from his assistant and handed it to the two, saying: "This is a cooperation plan we specifically prepared for you. As long as you agree, these hundreds of millions of US dollars will be yours."
The four were surprised by the response and immediately lowered their heads to carefully read the document.
While the four were looking through the document, Jason continued: "We have looked into your information and related data. Four university graduates were actually able to develop such astonishing technology. I have to say you are truly technical geniuses.
Here, on behalf of SPX Technology Company, I extend an invitation to the four of you. As long as you are willing to join, we are willing to provide you with as many favorable conditions as possible. This applies not only to work but also to life.
However, compared to these, as technical geniuses, you surely wish to work with the world's most outstanding scientists, don't you?"
After saying this, seeing that the four were still absorbed in the document, Jason said somewhat smugly: "Of course, you can also refuse completely. As long as you agree, those hundreds of millions of US dollars will be enough for you to live comfortably for a long time.
As young people, don't you want sports cars, mansions, and parties full of beautiful women?"
After saying this, Jason even gave the four a lewd expression.
In Jason's view, or rather, in many people's view, Nick and the other three were rookies who hadn't yet entered society, lacking experience. Therefore, they were easiest to fool; as long as some tempting conditions were offered, the technology would naturally be easily acquired.
This was also why those people, regardless of their interest in the technology, would rush to find them. It was simply to tear a piece of flesh from them, preferably swallowing it whole, skin and all.
After staring at the document for seven or eight minutes, Nick and the others roughly understood what SPX and Jason meant by cooperation.
According to what was written in the document, SPX Company was willing to pay Nick and the others a combination of fifty million US dollars plus eighty million US dollars to purchase this technology and its 16 registered patent technologies.
Of this, fifty million was for purchasing the technology and its core code, while eighty million was for purchasing the 16 technology patents, valuing each patent at five million US dollars.
This price, in the technology and patent trading market, was absolutely sky-high.
It was evident that neither Tyler, nor Zack and Terry, could hide their inner excitement.