After the two took a short break, the smoke started again in the second half. Both of them looked at each other with calm expressions, trying not to let the other person notice anything strange about themselves, let alone let the other person know that the other person's conditions already met their bottom line.
The two sides refused to give in to each other, and both knew that although the initial target had been reached, they still had to fight for greater benefits.
As time goes by, the terms of the negotiations between the two parties are getting closer and closer to the point of overlap.
"35 years, 35 years at most." Xiao Zhengyi looked a little ugly.
"37 years." Zhao Min narrowed his eyes and stared directly at Xiao Zhengyi: "37 years is the bottom line. You can continue to fight, but I will never bargain."
"President Zhao, we will not retreat in 35 years."
"Then I also say, 37 years later, I will not retreat. If you continue to persist, then we will calm down with each other. After you calm down, we will continue to talk. On this issue, I can no longer retreat. After today , maybe I will change my mind tomorrow and it will take 40 years.”
Zhao Min stood up and wanted to leave.
Xiao Zhengyi quickly stopped: "Wait a minute, President Zhao, this is the last step, why don't we both give in for 36 years."
"No." Zhao Min said without hesitation.
Zhao Min has noticed that Xiao Zhengyi is no longer as tough as before, and there is an invisible looseness in his tone. She knows that Xiao Zhengyi's bottom line has emerged, so she is very firm in her thoughts.
"Okay, 37 years." Xiao Zhengyi agreed. He was given a bottom line of 40 years at most, but that was all he could fight for. In his opinion, nuclear fusion technology was not maturing that quickly. It didn't matter if it took another one or two years. He had already overfulfilled the task.
Zhao Min felt relieved. Chen Mo offered her 30 years, and she fought for 7 more years, which was considered a good gain.
"Let's talk about other conditions."
After reaching the most basic conditions for cooperation, the atmosphere of the subsequent negotiations was not as tense as it was at the beginning. Five hours later, the two parties finalized all the conditions for cooperation.
At the end, everyone had tired faces. This nerve-wracking cooperation negotiation finally came to an end, leaving all the negotiating members secretly relieved.
"The results are out."
Zhao Min entered the laboratory and handed a document to Chen Mo. The document contained the terms of cooperation between the two parties. Now both parties only need to obtain Chen Mo's permission to sign the project contract.
"After receiving the 37-year operating rights, 70% of the company's income will belong to us within 37 years. After the expiration, the operating rights will be transferred to them, and we will distribute dividends according to the shares. According to the agreement, in the technology research and development stage, we will invest 30 billion in the early stage, and then bear 60% of R&D funding until the commercial application of fusion technology is successful.
The Institute of Plasma will send a team to assist in technology development, and the nuclear fusion technology is jointly owned by both parties. Facilities, equipment, experimental sites, raw materials, security facilities, etc. are all provided through official channels. "
"Are they willing to give up 70% of the profits?" Chen Mo was slightly surprised.
"The initial investment in the project needs to be measured. Before the fusion technology is successfully commercialized, continuous investment must be made. They already have a 'Science Island' project in Hui Province.
So let us bear 60% of the R&D funds, you also bear the responsibility of major technology research and development, and they invest 40% of the R&D funds. Provide technical personnel, equipment, raw materials, space and security.
Maybe they think that the technology may not be commercialized in the future. So I took the opportunity to claim the income, and they agreed to this condition. "Zhao Min said.
During the negotiation process, we encountered many difficulties.
Because nuclear energy technology is too special, ordinary companies cannot conduct private research at all. Therefore, there are many restrictions during the negotiation process. After a long period of negotiation, it is already good to be able to achieve this.
If it weren't for Chen Mo's skills, the officials would not cooperate with them at all.
Although the joint venture between the two parties is a PPP model, it is different from the general PPP model. The official promise to provide many resources and personnel facilities can be regarded as state participation.
"In how many years is it expected that nuclear fusion technology will be commercialized?"
Chen Mo turned to look at the holographic projection model in the middle of the hall and said: "The progress is going smoothly and the equipment is constantly being optimized. If the official cooperates fully and provides me with the materials I need, I can succeed as soon as next year."
He develops nuclear fusion technology and making money comes second.
If he wants to make money, there are countless technologies in the science and technology library that can cover any field, and he will not be short of money.
The development of controlled nuclear fusion technology is mainly to quickly complete the tasks of the Science and Technology Library. Only in this way can we explore the mysterious science and technology library more quickly.
There are too many unknowns in the Science and Technology Library, and controlled nuclear fusion is only a [Technology Apprentice] level technology.
In the eyes of the world, controlled nuclear fusion technology may be very precious, but in his eyes, it is not so precious.
On the bookshelf of the science and technology library, Chen Mo had seen technologies in the quantum field, as well as antimatter fields, genetic engineering fields, and some supernatural fields, but he had not been able to access these.
His goal is to enter a field that humans are not currently involved in and enter a more advanced field of scientific and technological civilization. His eyes are not on these technologies.
Zhao Min's eyelids jumped when he heard what Chen Mo said.
If Chen Mo can commercialize controlled nuclear fusion technology within the next ten years, his company will be able to live on a pile of money.
The huge profits in the energy field have driven the world's capital crazy, which is why there are endless wars in the Middle East.
Now Chen Mo says that the application of controlled nuclear fusion power generation will be realized as early as next year. If this is true, their days of sitting on the pile of money will be ten years earlier.
Instantly, the wealth possessed by the Army Ant Company will be enough to make any capitalist jealous.
"What are the arrangements next?" Chen Mo asked.
"The joint venture to be established is called China Nuclear Energy Group Co., Ltd. with a registered capital of 300 billion. The signing ceremony will be in five days. There will be a press conference and you will be required to come forward in person." Zhao Min said:
"Can."
"Then the next step is the location selection of the experimental site. You are the chief engineer and person in charge of this project. You have the final say on these things."
"The selection has been made long ago. Mo Nu, release the map of Binhai City's jurisdiction."
After Chen Mo finished speaking, the map of Binhai City appeared on the huge transparent LCD screen at the rear, including the map of the sea area, all displayed holographically.
"The site was chosen on this island."
Chen Mo clicked on an island on the map, and the island's terrain quickly expanded.
Finally, a holographic projection as big as a tray appeared in Chen Mo's hand. The shape, terrain and vegetation of the island were clearly visible.
"This island is relatively close to Binhai City. It is an undeveloped island and is large enough. It is the best choice to become a fusion experimental base."
"Then I'll contact them."
"Well, thank you for your hard work." Chen Mo said, "This matter is not urgent, the contract has not been signed, and there are only two days left."
After Zhao Min left the laboratory, Chen Mo focused on the experiment again. The superiors agreed to cooperate and the negotiations were progressing smoothly. The next step was the construction of the [Star Ring] device.
(End of chapter)