Building a Sci-Fi Empire: Starting with Cold Nuclear Fusion

Half an hour later.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Chen Yuan drew up the design using nickel-63 isotope decay technology.

Because this project involved nuclear decay technology, and the team members, including Lao Qin and Zhu Yun, didn't know much about it, everyone's eyes turned to Zhang Shulin, the nuclear energy expert, as soon as the design drawings came out.

Zhao Peng asked eagerly, "Professor Zhang, how feasible do you think this design is?"

Zhang Shulin, like everyone else, had just seen Chen Yuan's design drawings for the nickel-63 nuclear battery. He hadn't analyzed some of the information yet, so he naturally didn't know whether it was a feasible technology.

Logically speaking, he shouldn't be expressing opinions on whether something is feasible or not at this time.

However, Zhang Shulin still expressed his own opinion.

Because he had previously seen the more technologically advanced carbon-14 nuclear battery and was already fairly certain that it was feasible.

He paused for a moment, then said confidently, "I think this design has a high probability of success. You can now make a 3D model based on Xiao Chen's design drawings and send it for detailed review. Then make a prototype model, test and verify it. Hmm, maybe you haven't bought all the raw materials yet, so let's do both at the same time."

Without hesitation, Zhao Peng said, "Okay, I'll have someone get it done right away."

After saying that, he immediately directed Lao Qin, Zhu Yun, and others to get to work.

Lao Qin personally came to the computer to create the 3D model.

He took the opportunity to secretly give Chen Yuan, who had just moved aside, a thumbs-up gesture.

Chen Yuan responded to his master with a wink and a funny expression, making Old Qin roll his eyes.

At this moment, Zhao Peng stared at Chen Yuan for a moment, then smiled brightly and said, "Engineer Chen, you've been working hard lately."

Chen Yuan did not take credit for anything and quickly replied, "Minister, it's no trouble at all. It's all thanks to your leadership."

Zhao Peng was in a great mood and said with a smile, "Hey, don't be modest. If this project succeeds, you'll definitely be the biggest contributor!"

Ok?

Why did they change from calling him "Xiao Chen" to "Engineer Chen"?

Anyone can see the change in Zhao Peng's attitude towards Chen Yuan from the change in how he addresses Chen Yuan.

Zhu Yun, Xiao Yun, and the other R&D personnel in the project team immediately realized that Chen Yuan was probably more important to Zhao Peng than anyone else in their project team.

Under other circumstances, other R&D staff in the project team might have felt jealous.

After all, what makes you, a new employee who has only been with the company for a week or two, so worthy of such appreciation from your boss?

However, at this moment, they felt only admiration, not jealousy, in addition to envy.

Whether it was Zhu Yun and Lao Qin, the project leaders and deputy leaders, or Xiao Yun, Ding Yang, and other R&D and support staff, they all knew very well that Chen Yuan's important position in Zhao Peng's mind at this moment was absolutely earned through his own hard skills.

First, the difficulties of the 1175Ah battery cell project were resolved.

Now, they have also likely overcome the technical hurdles of nuclear batteries, a business that Galaxy Company was not good at.

Aren't these two amazing performances the best proof of our solid strength?

Zhu Yun, Lao Qin, Ding Yang, and other R&D personnel are self-aware. How could they not know about other aspects? Just in terms of 1175Ah battery cells and nuclear batteries, they are far inferior to Chen Yuan.

Therefore, they only felt admiration and respect, not jealousy.

"Little Chen is really something."

"I'm just baffled. The abilities he's demonstrated in the last two projects are top-notch, you could even call them top-tier product development. How come he only has a bachelor's degree? Is it really that hard for someone with that kind of brain to get into a graduate program?"

"That's right. If he didn't lack even an assistant engineer qualification, I might have suspected that the company had hired him from another big company at a high salary."

Colleagues whispered among themselves, their tone filled with admiration and envy, but also with many puzzled questions.

Overall, no one was jealous of Chen Yuan, but just as Chen Yuan had thought before, a few doubts had arisen.

If we have to say who was jealous, it would probably be Zhen Yuhan.

But this guy wasn't in the mood for jealousy right now, because he knew he would definitely be dealt with by Zhao Peng next!

As expected, after praising Chen Yuan a few times to end the conversation, Zhao Peng quickly turned his gaze to Zhen Yuhan. His smile, which was as bright as the midday sun, turned into a dark cloud in an instant.

He said in a completely emotionless tone, "Xiao Zhen, come to my office later. I have something to talk to you about."

Finished!

Finished!

This time it's really over!

Zhen Yuhan felt a chill run down her spine, knowing that she was definitely in deep trouble this time.

He was terrified and could only pin all his hopes on his vice president uncle, hoping that Zhao Peng would at least give him some consideration and not make things too difficult for him.

……

Because the design drawings for the nuclear power battery have been completed, and nuclear energy expert Zhang Shulin believes that it is highly feasible, the project team will enter a very busy phase next.

For example, the 3D model created from the design drawings needs to be sent for detailed review.

For example, purchasing raw materials to make prototype models.

As a result, the entire project team started working like a wound-up machine, busy in a tense but rhythmic manner.

After praising Chen Yuan and the project team, Zhao Peng and other leaders left.

At this moment, only Chen Yuan and Zhang Shulin stood there idly.

Zhang Shulin blinked and said, "Xiao Chen, can I discuss something with you?"

Chen Yuan looked over and asked, "Professor Zhang, what's the matter?"

Zhang Shulin pointed to the computer. "Besides this nuclear battery design using nickel-63 isotope decay technology, didn't you also design a nuclear battery using carbon-14 technology before?"

Chen Yuan realized what the other person was about to say.

Sure enough, Zhang Shulin's true colors were revealed. "You can't profit from this technology in the short term if you keep it. How about this: you sell this technology to our Huahe Group, or we can discuss cooperation. You apply for a patent for the technology and then license it to us. I can't guarantee anything else, but whether it's selling the technology or cooperating, Huahe will definitely not treat you unfairly. What do you say?"

Chen Yuan did not answer immediately, but stood there thinking.

Indeed, as Zhang Shulin said, carbon-14 nuclear battery technology is not very useful to us for the time being.

Aside from selling them or finding partners, nothing else can be converted into cash in a timely manner.

Chen Yuan is capable of independently developing and producing carbon-14 nuclear batteries, and there is sufficient reason to believe that he can obtain a large number of orders.

The problem is that such an investment is far beyond what his current financial means can support.

Even if they seek financing at that time, it will waste a lot of time.

Moreover, Chen Yuan's mind was not on business.

His dream is to become a great inventor and engineer, with a preference for technical fields.

After a brief moment of thought, Chen Yuan said, "Let's not sell it. I'm not particularly short of money right now."

Hearing this, Zhang Shulin was somewhat disappointed.

Fortunately, Chen Yuan added, "Since Professor Zhang said you can persuade Huahe Group to cooperate with me, then I will choose to cooperate."

Zhang Shulin's eyes lit up and he said, "Generally, there are three models for patent licensing cooperation. You just mentioned that you're not willing to buy it out in one go, so I won't go into details. The remaining models are revenue sharing based on sales volume and a hybrid model."

He paused for a moment, then said, "As you know, you've only produced the design drawings and feasible technical solutions so far. It may take a long time before you can move into mass production and sales. Therefore, the sales revenue sharing model may not be suitable for you right now, because you won't see any returns in the short term. I personally prefer that you choose a hybrid cooperation model."

Chen Yuan asked, "What kind of cooperation model is the hybrid model?"

Zhang Shulin smiled and said, "It's very simple. We'll give you a certain percentage of the money, and you'll reduce your share of future sales revenue. This way, you can get paid in the short term, we can get your technology, and you can also earn a lot of money in the future. It's a win-win situation."

Chen Yuan believes that this form of cooperation is more suitable for his current situation.

He agreed, saying, "Okay, so how much money can I expect to get?"

Zhang Shulin was not annoyed at all by Chen Yuan's constant talk of money; in fact, he quite liked this direct way of negotiating.

He told you very frankly: "I can't say for sure how much it will be at the moment. We'll need to have the relevant people from the company come and discuss it with you in person. But I can assure you that the initial basic fee will be no less than this amount."

As he spoke, he held up five fingers.

Chen Yuan tentatively asked, "Five hundred thousand?"

Generally speaking, the fees received for licensing a patent to others can vary greatly depending on the product.

If it's a small amount, it might only cost a few thousand yuan.

It could be as high as tens of millions, or even exchanged for a certain percentage of equity as a technology investment.

Huazhong Nuclear Power Group is a state-owned enterprise, so it's impossible for them to give Chen Yuan equity.

Therefore, the initial payment is definitely a basic fee, and then a commission will be paid based on sales volume.

Chen Yuan believes that a licensing fee of 500,000 yuan is already very good for a hybrid cooperation model, since many patents may not even fetch that amount even if they are bought out in one go.

Unexpectedly, Zhang Shulin smiled and shook his head, "You're still new to the workforce, you don't know how amazing carbon-14 nuclear battery technology is. 500,000? That's more like ten times that!"

what?

Can the initial basic fees be over five million?

Chen Yuan's heart started pounding.

At this moment, the saying "knowledge is money" is concretely demonstrated.

He never imagined that he would pick out two of the most inconspicuous nuclear battery designs from a large number of nuclear power battery designs, one of which would bring him such huge profits.

Most importantly, what Chen Yuan considered a huge benefit was only the initial basic expenses.

Once the carbon-14 nuclear batteries are mass-produced and enter the sales stage, he will be able to continuously receive a share of the profits.

it is good!

The profits this time were enormous.

Even if the money can't be obtained immediately, as long as Huahe is determined to cooperate with him, the money won't run away and will eventually end up in his pocket.

satisfaction.

Chen Yuan was very satisfied.