Just as Duke Mikhail wanted to talk about the share distribution ratio, Li Xiao got ahead of him and made another tempting suggestion:
"This new and improved rifle, I want to name it the Andrei Leonid rifle, what do you think?"
As soon as this statement came out, not only Duke Mikhail was moved, but also Leonid's expression changed drastically. The upright boy immediately said: "Andre, this is not possible. It is entirely your idea to improve the rifle.
I don’t have any connections, and I can’t take honors and credits that don’t belong to me!”
Li Xiao smiled and said: "No, my friend. I have a close relationship with you. Without your suggestion before, I would not have thought of improving our weapons. It can be said that you are the original initiator. In addition, during the improvement process
You also gave me a lot of appropriate suggestions, which prevented me from taking a lot of detours. I owe it to you both emotionally and rationally!"
Leonid still firmly disagreed: "No, I think..."
But his words were mercilessly interrupted by Duke Mikhail: "Your Excellency the Grand Duke, I think your suggestion is very good. The name Andrei Leonid Rifle is very suitable, that's it. You proposed it.
The share distribution plan is also very reasonable. I agree and we can sign the contract today!"
Without even giving Leonid a chance to interrupt, Duke Mikhail made a quick decision. Within three hours, a cooperation agreement was written in black and white. Andrei Leonid
Rifles are officially an established reality.
"My friend, you don't have to do this at all...I...I feel ashamed, I feel like I have stolen your honor!"
Leonid was very embarrassed. He could probably guess why Duke Mikhail liked to add his name to the new rifles. Obviously, this was of great benefit to him, as it made him famous and showed his merit.
It also laid the foundation for his future future.
But Leonid obviously doesn't like this approach. He still hopes to gain credit and recognition through his own efforts, rather than just taking advantage of it.
"How can this be taking advantage?" Li Xiao stood up on tiptoe and put his arms around his shoulders and said with a smile: "I am the one who takes advantage, okay? Just by borrowing your name, I have at least taken advantage of you."
If you turn into shares, you can make a lot of money, okay?"
Leonid smiled bitterly and said, "Are you so short of money?"
"Que!" Li Xiao nodded like a chicken pecking rice, "This is not an ordinary Que! You haven't seen that my mansion is a crumbling house. If there is no money to repair it, it will fall down!"
"
Leonid felt even more embarrassed. In the past, he had always thought that Nicholas I was pretty good to Li Xiao. Although he was a bit harsh, he still had basic needs. But after going to Li Xiao's mansion once, he
I think Nicholas I went a bit too far. Does the Grand Duke of the Empire live in this kind of house? He is not as good as a clerk in the Ministry of Finance!
"We still have a lot of money to spend in the future!" Li Xiao continued to explain, "There are more new weapons that require more professional equipment to manufacture, and we also need to promote our military cram schools. All of these must be
Money is needed, nothing can be done without money!”
Boris and Vishniak experienced this much more strongly than Leonid. When they first started their business in Erlian, they encountered the unfortunate incident of being stumped by a penny for a hero. They had to sell information secretly.
Only by exchanging money for The Times can we have money to win over people's hearts and stabilize the situation.
Although the situation is much stronger now than before, the superiors still don't give them much support. If they want to try something new, they all have to pay for it themselves. For example, for the cram school, isn't it Li Xiao who has been using royalties to subsidize it.
So it’s really not possible without money. For a big business worth millions of rubles, an extra 10% of the profit is an income of about 100,000 yuan. How much can you do with so much money? It’s just giving up a little bit of fame, and it’s worth it!
Leonid was still embarrassed and felt that he had taken advantage of Li Xiao. He refused in every possible way and even expressed his willingness to help Li Xiao win 10% of the profit without asking for a penny.
However, Li Xiao refused: "My friend, this is a matter of mutual benefit. I know that you are not short of money, and you don't care about money, let alone those false reputations. I know that you want to prove yourself with real achievements, but I
My friends, these are extraordinary times and extraordinary means must be used!"
"Among the four of us, you are the only one who has the possibility of rising to an important position in a short period of time. Whether it is me, Vishniak or Boris, we are far from you in this regard. We also need someone who understands us.
, friends who are willing to help us and work with us, otherwise what we are doing now will be vetoed by an order at any time, and then abandoned halfway!"
"You don't want things to be like this, right? So please become more influential as soon as possible, provide more resources and help, and help us shelter from the wind and rain. Only you can do these difficult things!"
"So, this little bit of fame is not for you to show off, nor is it my intention to please you. It is to allow you to play a greater role and ensure that our work can continue!"
"My friend, please accept my somewhat excessive request reluctantly. I know you are not a rigid old-fashioned person. You will definitely understand how important this is!"
Leonid looked at Li Xiao blankly, opened his mouth but couldn't say a word. He knew that he couldn't refuse, because what Li Xiao said was very sincere and realistic, and accepting was indeed the best choice.
And there is no one!
Leonid grabbed Li Xiao's shoulders tightly and said emotionally: "My friend, one day in the future, I will definitely clarify these truths. You are a truly magnanimous gentleman!"
Li Xiao smiled and replied solemnly: "You too!"
The matter was resolved, and Leonid accepted Li Xiao's suggestion, but he vowed that the future must be better and that those in Russia who really want to make a difference and do practical things do not have to face the same dilemma.
On the other side, Grand Duke Mikhail watched the exchanges between the four young people thoughtfully in the study. Although he couldn't hear what they said, he could guess that they were inseparable from their expressions.
That nephew is still a little childish and naive!
But what Grand Duke Mikhail was more interested in was that Li Xiao was able to easily convince his somewhat stubborn nephew. This surprised him as to what kind of magic power this bastard Grand Duke had, and how he could actually deal with it.
Leonid exerts such a great influence, which is very worthy of attention. I am afraid that this legendary bastard grand duke is not that simple...