Unlike before, the other party sent Li Yaqi a holographic video conference room.
A holographic video conference was similar to the meetings she had held previously, allowing her to see the other party's holographic image. This way, even if they were separated by several star systems, they could communicate smoothly.
However, the communication cost per minute for this method of communication was quite expensive.
But Li Yaqi didn't care. The man on the other end was someone who had brought her tens of millions of Star Coins with just a few words.
Not to mention this communication fee—even if he just sent an address, she would probably drop everything and rush over without hesitation.
Upon entering the holographic video conference room, a masked man was already seated on the other side of the round table.
Judging by his physique, he was completely different from the elderly professor or doctor she had imagined. He looked very young.
"You are..." Li Yaqi tentatively inquired, his youthful appearance making her somewhat suspicious of his identity.
"The T1 Wolf Louse-class Medium Interstellar Destroyer technology must have earned Miss Li a fortune. Miss Li also has a keen business sense. You could have priced it higher, but instead, you chose to open the market quickly with a low price, building Northern Goose's reputation," Zhao Chen spoke.
Li Yaqi hurriedly replied, "It's all thanks to you for providing us with this starship. Out of gratitude, even though we previously signed a buyout contract, we are still willing to pay you a 5% technology fee for each starship!"
It must be said, Li Yaqi was truly skilled in business.
Although it seemed like an additional 5% expense for no reason, it was an excellent investment to establish a connection with the influential figure before her.
"This time, I'm not here to discuss the T1 Wolf Louse-class Medium Interstellar Destroyer. I want to engage in a deeper collaboration with you," Zhao Chen said, crossing his hands on the table and looking directly at Li Yaqi across from him.
Collaboration?
This was exactly what Li Yaqi had been hoping for.
"Do you have other starship technologies? We are willing to cooperate with you in this regard. In the future, we could even invest in your research facility and provide the best environment for starship technology research!" Li Yaqi offered one favorable condition after another.
In her mind, the other party likely had a starship technology research organization behind him.
If she could recruit this starship research organization, it would undoubtedly be a great benefit for the North Goose Starship Technology Group!
"I'm not interested in what you mentioned. First, listen to my collaboration requirements. I will provide you with several starship technologies. However, this time it won't be a buyout but a licensing agreement. I will take 70% of the profit from each starship. At the same time, I will not involve myself in any details of production, transportation, sales, etc.—all of these will be your responsibility. To put it bluntly, I will be a hands-off boss," Zhao Chen stated his purpose upfront.
70% of the profit.
Li Yaqi quickly calculated in her mind. Even if she gave him 70% of the profit and bore all the costs of production, manufacturing, and transportation, she could still end up with one or two percentage points of profit.
But as a businesswoman, Li Yaqi couldn't simply agree to this outright.
"A 70-30 split is a bit too high. Moreover, aside from providing the technology, you bear no other responsibilities... What if..."
Li Yaqi's prepared speech hadn't even finished.
Zhao Chen directly interrupted: "How much profit the T1 Wolf Louse-class Medium Interstellar Destroyer has brought you, I think you are very clear about.
As for the starship technology I am about to give you, I have absolute confidence that it will not be inferior to the T1 Wolf Louse-class Medium Interstellar Destroyer.
The terms I have set will not be modified in any way.
If Miss Li is unwilling, then our conversation can end here."
Seeing the man being so resolute.
Li Yaqi had actually already weighed the pros and cons in her heart; she absolutely had to get her hands on the starship technology this man possessed!
"Then, could you let me see the starship technical blueprint for this cooperation first?" Li Yaqi inquired.
"After signing the contract, you will naturally see it," Zhao Chen stated.
Li Yaqi was taken aback; this time, the other party's negotiation stance was very firm, leaving her no room for retreat.
In fact, this was something Zhao Chen had already planned. The T1 Wolf Louse-class Medium Interstellar Destroyer had given Li Yaqi a taste of success; as long as she wasn't a fool, she definitely wouldn't give up on this cooperation plan.
"Additionally, I have some additional conditions.
Although we are signing a licensing and revenue-sharing contract, for the first three months, I require an advance payment of at least twenty million Star Coins.
These twenty million Star Coins will be deducted from the subsequent licensing revenue share," Zhao Chen added.
These twenty million Star Coins were naturally for Zhao Chen's three-month construction plan.
His T2 Hammer-class Heavy Interstellar Industrial Ship was still there, eagerly awaiting resources; the remaining raw materials were only enough for it to operate for less than half a month!
Twenty million Star Coins?
Hearing Zhao Chen's exorbitant demand, Li Yaqi hesitated for a moment.
Up to now, the direct profit the T1 Wolf Louse-class Medium Interstellar Destroyer had brought her was less than five million Star Coins.
To gather these twenty million Star Coins, she would definitely need to request funds from the headquarters.
But given her current standing, it likely wouldn't be a major problem.
"My time is limited; I'll give you ten minutes to consider," Zhao Chen finally set a time limit.
Li Yaqi thought for less than half a minute before making her decision.
She stared at Zhao Chen: "I agree to all your terms."
Zhao Chen showed a satisfied expression: "You are a smart businesswoman."
After speaking, Zhao Chen raised his hand, and holographic images of three starships appeared before Li Yaqi.
"Here are three T1 starships and one T2 starship.
The T1 starships are the T1 Gray Rat-class Medium Interstellar Destroyer, the T1 Swift Wolf-class Light Interstellar Cruiser, and a T1 Worker Ant-class Heavy Interstellar Mining Ship.
The T2 starship is a T2 Moose-class Heavy Interstellar Transport Ship.
Here are their brief introductions; the detailed starship technical blueprints will be sent to your email shortly."
These four starships were, of course, all exchanged by Zhao Chen from the system.
They cost a total of six Task Points and two hundred and sixty System Points.
"A T2 interstellar transport ship!" Li Yaqi revealed an expression of pleasant surprise, her eyes filled with shock.
Originally, she thought the starship technology the other party was giving her would only be T1 series starships, but she didn't expect to receive three T1 starship technologies at once.
And also the technology for a T2 interstellar transport ship.
Although interstellar transport ships are considered support-type starships, their market demand is actually the highest.
Since interstellar trade requires interstellar transport ships to undertake, an excellent interstellar transport ship is indispensable, whether for battlefield needs, territory operations, or the transportation tasks of interstellar trade.
After reading the introductions of these starships, Li Yaqi's eyes burned with fervor—this was absolutely a surefire, profitable deal!
"Sir..." Li Yaqi looked up, only to find the seat opposite her already empty.
Once again, she still did not know this man's name.
But she had also developed a strong curiosity about him. He had continuously produced so many T1 Starship Technologies, and even one T2 Starship Technology.
It seemed she would have to take some time to inquire with her younger brother about this mysterious man's information.