Raising one's eyebrows or raising one's eyebrows didn't mean that he was angry or hostile. Little Le knew very well that he had no reason to be angry or hostile on the terrace of Mochou's back mountain. Thus, he smiled. It was not the kind of smile one would have when one accepted his fate, nor was it the smile he had when he was in front of Lady Tai. He was just smiling.
Thus, Secretary Shen also smiled. He personally poured another cup of coffee for Xu Le and then sat back in his chair, quietly waiting for the other's reply.
As Lady Tai's secretary, Shen Li understood the style of the seven major families of the Federation very well. The Iron Schemer was not only referring to this family's meticulous planning, but also to the fact that this family planned before making a move, not leaving any benefits for the opponent. The Iron Schemer and the Federal Academy of Science had worked together, so the Tai family's reaction had been much slower to begin with.
Thus, in the end, Secretary Shen did not believe that this young man in front of him had really grasped the data. However, since Madam believed, he could only believe.
Xu Le's mind was filled with many shocking and shocking things, but his personality definitely did not have such elements. After taking a sip of coffee, he raised his head.
Previously, Madam Xuan had only wanted to take a look at him. Right now, the conversation between her and Secretary Shen was about the actual details. And it was clear that Secretary Shen was a very busy person, and also a very direct person. Thus, he also very directly stated his conditions. "I want to face the mecha directly, and you all can't monitor me."
He was not used to this kind of bargaining and scheming conversation, so he had laid out his bottom line right from the start.
Secretary Shen frowned slightly, somewhat unexpectedly feeling a trace of possibility from Xu Le's tone. From the start, under Madam's instructions, he had helped this young second lieutenant clean up any traces behind him. After that, he had personally made two calls to the young master of the Li family and the Federal Academy of Science. However, he had always thought that Madam was just doing a small thing for Xu Le for Tai Zhiyuan's sake. Unexpectedly, it seemed that there really was some kind of benefit waiting for the Tai family in front of them.
It was unknown what Secretary Shen said on the intercom, but a staff member walked up from the side of the balcony, carrying a large box. The staff member put the big box next to the table, bowed to Secretary Shen, and then quietly left.
Secretary Shen placed the box on the table and opened it, then pushed it in front of Xu Le. The pure black keyboard and specialized data input device flashed slightly under the clear light of the lake.
Xu Le was slightly stunned. He recognized that this was the Federation's most advanced integrated workbench. He understood why Secretary Shen placed the workbench in front of him. He pressed a button on the side of the workbench, called up the display screen, and then closed his eyes to think for a moment.
During the ten seconds of closing his eyes, Xu Le moved a part of the data model in his mind, once again confirming that the mysterious existence had indeed imprinted the data of the laboratory into his brain.
He did not want to think about the mysterious existence, because at this time, there were clouds coming from the east, covering the scorching sun on the peak of Mochou Mountain. The cool lake water caused the mountain wind to cool down the temperature. If he thought too much, he was worried that his scalp would go numb and he would feel fear.
Opening his eyes, Xu Le began to silently operate the workbench. His ten fingers moved quickly on the workbench as if he was playing the piano. From time to time, he would use both of his thumbs to operate the specialized data input device.
Secretary Shen did not look at the display screen, but only stared at Xu Le's eyes and the pair of fast moving hands.
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Twenty-three minutes later, Xu Le somewhat tiredly retracted his hands. He rubbed his eyes, turned the workbench in the box, and pushed it in front of Secretary Shen.
Secretary Shen quickly glanced at the complex data model on the display screen and did not look at it again. He smiled at him and said, "Take a break first."
Everyone had their own field of expertise. The First Military Academy had nurtured many outstanding talents in the Federation for countless years, such as Shi Qinghai, Zhou Yu, and Shen Li. To be able to become Lady Tai's secretary, Shen Li was naturally an all-rounder. However, when it came to data models in the Federation's most advanced field of technology, he admitted that he was much inferior to Xu Le.
This workbench should be connected to a certain extent. The Tai family had specialized technicians analyzing the meaning of this data model, Xu Le thought.
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A few minutes later, Secretary Shen slightly closed his eyes, as if he was listening to the sound of the communication device in his ear. A moment later, he slowly raised his head. However, the gaze he used to look at Xu Le now was much more formal, much more serious.
"It is very difficult for me to agree to your conditions just now," Secretary Shen said sincerely. "The development of the new generation of mecha in the Federation is a systematic project. Even if you have mastered the most critical technology, you cannot complete this project alone. This will require the cooperation of at least a thousand engineers."
Xu Le listened quietly, his eyes fixed on the layer of white foam swirling gently in his coffee cup. No one knew what he was thinking.
"I need a MX prototype mecha for research. Professor Shen's name must be on the Federation's list of manufacturers of the new generation of mecha."
Xu Le lowered his head, looked at the coffee cup, and said, "I did not hesitate to kill and set fire to the data in the laboratory. This is all for this."
"Why must you participate in this process? Other than the government, or in other words, the Shell Motor Company, no one else in this world can provide these industrial foundations. "
Secretary Shen stared into his eyes and said coldly, "The Tai family may be able to, but the Tai family has done so much for you without any benefits. This agreement is very difficult to reach. No matter how good your personal relationship with the young master is, it is still the same."
"I admit that I cannot change anything by myself. The development of mecha does indeed require the large industrial foundations you speak of, so if you want to compete with the Federal Academy of Science for time, I need to stay at the Shell Motor Company to watch closely."
Xu Le raised his head and said, "As for the issue of benefits you mentioned, since the success of the new generation of mecha in the Federation will affect the presidential election, then I think that from Madam's point of view, it does not matter who develops the new generation of mecha, as long as it is not Dean Lin."
"The Tai family does not need the false reputation of developing the new generation of mecha. They only need someone else to succeed before them."
Xu Le looked at Secretary Shen's thoughtful face and continued, "But my teacher really needs this false reputation. To be precise, other than the false reputation behind him, he can no longer enjoy anything else."
Secretary Shen did not speak for a long time. He was probably calculating in his mind. Lady Tai had given him a lot of authority, but he had to weigh the pros and cons.
"Professor Shen's signature … I can promise you, and I can tell you clearly that if you give me the data, the Shell Motor Company will still be the one to carry out the specific research work," Secretary Shen said calmly.
"We have a certain amount of influence over the Shell Motor Company. Coincidentally, the Shell Motor Company does not have anything to do with the Federal Academy of Science."
In the past, Xu Le would have been shocked when Secretary Shen said that he could influence the Shell Motor Company. However, facing the terrifying power of the seven major families of the Federation, he was already numb to it. He only said softly, "The data must be in my hands. In that case, can I go directly to the Shell Motor Company?"
"Can you not go to the Shell Motor Company?" Secretary Shen suddenly said, "How about this? I'll arrange for you to go to the Whitewater Company. As for the data, I'll set up a direct channel. You can contact the people in the Shell Motor Company directly."
The development of a new epoch-making mecha for the Federation was a great honor, and naturally also a great benefit. If Secretary Shen agreed to all of Xu Le's requests, the Tai family would not be able to gain any advantage. However, for some reason, Secretary Shen suddenly gave in.
"Whitewater Company?" Xu Le suddenly remembered that the first test of the prototype MX mecha for the Federation seemed to have taken place at this Shell Motor Company. However, the problem was that the Tai family's strength should be at Black Eagle. Why would they send him to Whitewater?
"These past few days, you've caused too much of a ruckus in the research institute. In addition to the incident at Hushan Road, who knows how many pairs of eyes will be watching you? It's not suitable for you to stay in the Shell Motor Company's headquarters any longer," Secretary Shen said.
"The only place that can meet your requirements is the Whitewater Company," said Secretary Shen. The Shell Motor Company is definitely out of the question. If you appear in the Shell Motor Company, both the Li family and the Academy of Science will be wary. "
Xu Le was silent for a long time before nodding. Secretary Shen smiled and closed the black workbench in front of him. He stood up and shook hands with Li Du. When their hands touched, it meant that the agreement between the two parties had been reached.
Xu Le did not express his gratitude to Secretary Shen for saving him from the District Attorney's Office. Secretary Shen also did not represent Lady Tai to express her gratitude to Xu Le for his performance at the Linhai State Gymnasium. Those matters were on another level.
Secretary Shen suddenly looked at him and asked, "I'm very curious about something. I heard that half a year ago, the Crown Prince personally invited you to join the Tai family. You never agreed. Why are you willing to cooperate with us this time?"
"If I join the Tai family, I will be Tai Zhiyuan's subordinate," Xu Le said with a smile. "Cooperation is equal."
Secretary Shen's smile became somewhat profound. This young man in front of him actually wanted to cooperate with the Tai family on an equal footing. What kind of arrogant and presumptuous thought was this? However, there was not a single trace of arrogance in the other party's honest expression. There was only a trace of absurd sincerity.
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Beside the window on the top floor of the small building facing the lake, Lady Tai silently looked at the lines of the lake. The lines at the corners of her eyes were like the things she had experienced over the years. They gradually accumulated and could not be undone.
She quietly listened to the voices beside her. She did not miss any of the words that Secretary Shen and Xu Le said. When she heard the word "cooperation," she could not help but smile.
She could hear that Xu Le was not used to this kind of bargaining. She could also hear that this young man was immature and stubborn. She did not dislike this point. Instead, she felt that it was somewhat interesting.
The metal in her hand was slightly cold. Lady Tai lowered her head and looked at the small tool in her hand. This was the small blue device that Xu Le had left behind in the Nutshell Laboratory. Since the beginning, the Tai family's influence in the Federation had been secretly cleaning up for him under the instructions of this madam, they naturally did not leave behind this device.
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