People in the Republic of China era began to rise from industry.

Lin Yi did indeed spend 1.5 million on the Carrier project.

In addition to acquiring 33% of the shares from several partners, which cost more than 600,000 yuan.

The majority of the remaining money was spent under the guise of resettlement allowances.

As for the high salaries offered, that's a separate matter and will be factored into the production costs of Fengyun Manufacturing.

In short, things progressed rapidly because they were willing to spend money.

The total assets of the Carrier project, excluding the value of the patents, amount to just over 1.8 million.

Lin Yi had already calculated the costs for Carrier: as long as Carrier agreed to the acquisition, he would take over the existing patents as well.

Even if I spend another million, I won't lose out.

Although Carrier's current patents will become worthless from a technical point of view after the system upgrade is implemented.

But as the world's most advanced air conditioner manufacturer, when its Fengyun manufacturing goes into production and brings home air conditioners to the market...

Carrier's patents can become a chasm, a technological barrier.

Without any foundation, even if someone sees the market potential of air conditioners.

It's unlikely that any products will be produced within the next two or three years.

Such a huge first-mover advantage is enough to make all the latecomers follow in its footsteps and eat its dust.

Even more so, he has the opportunity to earn long-term patent fees through technology licensing.

Upon hearing Lin Yi announce the figure of 1.5 million, Kaili, who was standing in front of him, instantly turned pale.

He knows his own financial situation better than anyone else.

Although Carrier Engineering has been a leader in the air conditioning industry for many years, this is a niche market, and its investment in research and development has never stopped.

The home air conditioner project, in particular, has seen huge R&D investment but no output whatsoever.

Not only is Carrier's cash flow extremely tight, but the engineering company as a whole has not accumulated much in assets.

As for patents... don't be ridiculous, his technical staff and several partners have all been poached.

Judging from the wealth displayed by this Chinese man, even a fool could tell that he was fully capable of making some minor changes and turning them into a patented product of Fengyun Manufacturing.

So he simply couldn't come up with that much money.

Even if we could sell Carrier Corporation, we still wouldn't be able to raise that much money.

Cold sweat beaded on his forehead. Carrie licked his dry lips and made a final, difficult effort: "Mr. Lin, I am extremely sorry for causing you such losses."

"But I really can't come up with that much money."

Lin Yi chuckled: "Then I'm sorry, Carrier, it seems you're doomed to go bankrupt."

Pfft!

Carrier knelt straight down on the ground, which startled Lin Yi.

Unexpectedly, when Americans are desperate, they will resort to this tactic.

“Sir, I cannot go bankrupt. I have seven children and elderly parents to take care of.”

"Mortgage, car loan...that damn bank will take everything away from me!"

The American version has an 80-year-old mother and a three-year-old child?

Lin Yi was surprised.

He shook his head and said, "Carrier, this is the cruelty of business competition. If you lose, isn't it normal to lose everything?"

Upon hearing this, Carrier's heart sank to the bottom.

If there were any other way, he wouldn't have knelt so humbly before Lin Yi.

Although he was the founder of Carrier Engineering and the inventor of those patents.

But having run the factory for so many years, Carrier was also well aware of this.

Those skilled workers cannot be trained overnight.

The backlog of orders is simply too much to handle!

And those clients will never relinquish their rights under the agreement because of his tragic experience.

Especially given that they are bound to become top clients in the future.

If this Chinese man in front of him doesn't let him go, the only path left for him is bankruptcy!

A feeling of despair instantly filled his mind.

Carrier, kneeling on the ground, swayed slightly.

Just as he felt he was about to faint, he heard Lin Yi say, "Alright, Carrier, your death-like appearance has successfully aroused my sympathy."

Carrier's eyes widened instantly: "???"

“Sell me your Carrier projects, including those orders that haven’t been delivered yet, and I’ll give you a good price.”

"This money is enough for you to deal with that bloodsucker bank."

The true intentions were revealed when the map was unrolled, and Carrier instantly understood.

The purpose of this Chinese man has never changed.

Everything they did was for the sake of their Carrier project!

He's the real vampire!

But at this point, Carrier understood that he had no chance of resisting.

No one would want to acquire a Carrier Engineering company that has been hollowed out!

I should have agreed to his request to invest and become a shareholder.

Anger, frustration, and dejection.

Carly's emotions shifted rapidly. With a hint of reluctance, he cautiously asked, "Sir, may I retain some shares?"

Lin Yi shook his head: "Mr. Carrier, please don't joke about my kindness."

After going through all this trouble, how could I possibly make him my partner again?

With its patent monopoly, Carrier has lost the right to be its competitor.

Lin Yi has never kept such idle people around.

Carrier lowered his head, but didn't seem too disappointed.

He was only trying to seize a small opportunity and didn't have high hopes for it.

After a moment of silence, Carrier finally spoke up: "Mr. Lin, how much do you plan to spend to acquire Carrier Engineering?"

"It depends on how much money you need to deal with that bloodsucker, the bank."

When it comes to negotiating prices, whoever speaks first loses out.

Although Lin Yi's bottom line was one million, he was still happy to save some money.

"Five... thirty, I need three hundred thousand."

Seeing Lin Yi's brows furrow instantly, Carrier obediently lowered his expectations.

"Two hundred thousand, that's my bottom line."

“As you know, Carrier Engineering has stopped production, and it will take time to get production back on track.”

"With so many orders piling up, I also have to take on a lot of risk."

Lin Yi spread his hands.

Before Carrier could speak again, he added, "If you don't agree, I can't help you."

"……All right."

Carrier nodded in agreement with a sorrowful expression.

Ten years of hard work went down the drain, which made him want to cry for a moment.

"Carrier, congratulations on escaping the danger of bankruptcy."

Considering that he had saved 800,000 yuan, Lin Yi reached out and helped him up.

"That's life. I think after this experience, you must have a clearer understanding of the world."

"This is something you can't buy no matter how much money you have."

"Once our lawyers have settled everything, I suggest you reflect on this experience carefully; you will definitely benefit from it in the future."

Lin Yi offered heartfelt advice.

"A fall into a pit, a gain in your wit"—the saying passed down from our ancestors is never wrong.

By using all his wealth to acquire such teachings from his own hands, he actually profited in the long run...