"Sold! Sold!"
"300,000 for all four units, and you're taking them all. Our friendship is as bright and precious as gold, wouldn't you agree?"
Makarov's words, uttered without hesitation, stunned everyone present.
What happened to the world-class, cutting-edge equipment? What happened to the claim that it wasn't something money could easily buy? What happened to the talk of extreme difficulty in acquiring it?
They were just selling it? And at such a low price! Did their friendship really have so little value?
However, the people of the Ice Bear Kingdom could understand. They were struggling to even put food on the table, and this equipment was of little use to them now. It was better to trade it for something tangible. Anyone in their situation would have made the same decision!
*Uh oh… that was a bit too quick.*
This was Wang Yu's current thought. If he had known they would agree so readily, he should have haggled for a lower price.
"However," Wang Yu continued, "I won't be paying the 300,000 in one go. I'd prefer to use an installment plan."
His words immediately drew displeasure from Makarov.
"Installment plan? My dear Wang, this is a testament to our friendship! Are you really being so casual about it?"
Makarov looked at Wang Yu, his face a mask of annoyance, as if Wang Yu had committed some heinous crime.
"For the installments, I can pay with equivalent value in food and clothing, rather than your country's currency.
"Furthermore, I plan to set up a new clothing production line later. I can offer you cost-price procurement from me.
"As for food, I can also assist you with efficient bulk purchasing."
Wang Yu casually laid out his bargaining chips.
Settlement with equivalent food and clothing? And later, the ability to purchase clothing and food at cost price?
Not only Makarov, but the other members of the Ice Bear Kingdom delegation also found their breathing becoming heavy.
Who didn't know about the economic crisis in the Ice Bear Kingdom, and their dire need for food and clothing? At this moment, even gold and silver were less valuable than food and clothing, which were the true hard currency!
If possible, they would have traded all their equipment for food and clothing!
Once these were brought back home and resold, they could have any high-end equipment they desired!
Forget about technological blockades and high prices; survival was the priority!
Everyone present was sharp-witted. With a moment's thought, their eyes lit up, and they all looked at Wang Yu with fervent anticipation.
"Installment plan it is, then! How can our friendship be measured by mere currency?"
Makarov quickly changed his tune, patting Wang Yu on the shoulder with great familiarity.
His broad hand, covered in thick fur, felt like that of a giant brown bear.
Fortunately, Wang Yu was quite robust and could withstand the force of his grip.
"Young man, this sister here also has a lot of advanced equipment. Are you interested in considering any of it?"
A tall, attractive woman beside him spoke to Wang Yu, throwing him a flirtatious glance.
Wang Yu recalled that Andrey had introduced this woman as Kalina, who managed her family's business. Her electronics factory was incredibly advanced.
Indeed, it was worth mentioning that the electronics factory was her husband's property. She had only taken over its management after his death.
To be able to suppress all the men in her family as a woman, her shrewdness and capability were evident. She was clearly more than just a pretty face!
Compared to Makarov, Kalina's Mandarin was less fluent, sounding somewhat stiff, but she could still be understood.
Wang Yu naturally didn't slight her, nodding politely.
"My apologies, beautiful lady, but I have no need for your equipment."
"Oh? Why can Makarov get it, but I can't? Or perhaps… you desire something else?"
Kalina's expression held a hint of playful anger. She ran a hand through her wine-red hair, her eyes holding an unreadable glint as she looked at Wang Yu.
Her demeanor became even more enchanting, causing the male onlookers to momentarily stare.
But unfortunately, Wang Yu was completely unfazed, his gaze unwavering.
He wasn't interested in her. Compared to Wu Lingling, she was too delicate and affected. Wait… why was he suddenly thinking of that domineering woman again?
Wang Yu shook his head and smiled at Kalina.
"What I need is not equipment, but the patent technology of your electronics factory. Mind you, not a patent license, but a patent transfer!"
As Wang Yu uttered these words, Kalina's previously smiling face vanished, replaced by an expression of utmost gravity and seriousness.
Indeed, Wang Yu was proposing a patent transfer, meaning he wanted to acquire the complete ownership of their patented technology!
Sometimes, possessing technology wasn't enough; it also required the patent holder's permission. Using it without consent could lead to lawsuits!
For instance, in his previous life, a certain tech giant, years after its demise, had managed to thrive by collecting exorbitant patent fees annually.
Even a certain arrogant fruit-themed mobile phone company had to obediently pay massive protection fees!
In developed countries, there were many patent trolls who, with no actual business operations or capabilities, would purchase various patents and then sue others, collecting hefty protection fees to sustain themselves.
Developing countries had often been exploited in this manner.
Of course, such matters were completely unnecessary to consider in his home country.
People there lacked the concept, and the relevant legal framework was not robust. Even if someone blatantly plagiarized their work, winning a lawsuit might not be guaranteed!
However, when it came to the global stage, the situation was entirely different!
Having experienced the electronic information age in his previous life, Wang Yu naturally understood the importance of electronic technology, especially these seemingly insignificant foundational technologies today!
Therefore, among the delegation from the Ice Bear Kingdom, Wang Yu valued the beautiful Kalina the most.
As long as he could acquire her—no, acquire the patent technology in her hands—Wang Yu would be able to boldly develop and design various electronic products and small appliances, and then step onto the international stage in the future!
"Wang, are you joking?"
Kalina offered Wang Yu a charming smile. "Patents aren't something you can just sell. Friendship is friendship, but some things are matters of principle and cannot be done."
She was different from Makarov and the others. Their factories had substitutes, but the patented technology she held was unique.
Even if their family factory went bankrupt, they could still profit from the patents. Kalina clearly understood the weight of these matters.
"So, can you sell it now?"
Wang Yu smiled slightly and handed a stack of meticulously prepared documents to Kalina.
"This…"
Upon receiving the documents and a brief perusal, Kalina's expression instantly changed, followed by an incredibly charming smile.
"Oh, you say that. Our friendship is so strong, why talk about such distant matters?"