Chapter 445 Surprise

In the evening, Congressman Swift came home for dinner, and the two faced each other at the table. Mr. Congressman looked at his wife, "Taylor, you look good today."

"Yes, Jonathan, I had tea and chat with Mrs. Williams in the afternoon. We had a good chat. By the way, Jonathan, remember what I told you once, when I came back from Missouri, I met robbers on the train. something?"

"Of course, it was an unpleasant journey."

"The robbers almost took me away. The cowboys next to me rescued me. Two of them found me today. They are in Los Angeles now. They want my help with something, Jonathan." The woman looked at her husband.

Jonathan smiled, "What's the matter with them?"

"They made a machine for making cigarettes, and they hope to apply for a patent. You know those people in the government department. If no one helps, I'm afraid it will take a long time for anyone to talk to them." Mrs. Taylor said.

"Inventions? The United States really needs new technology, Taylor. Speaking of which, they are also your saviors. Why don't you invite them to your house for dinner tomorrow night? It's my thank you for protecting my wife. I just want to talk about their patents." ’ said Jonathan.

"Thank you, Jonathan." Mrs. Taylor smiled sweetly.

"You're welcome, I'm your husband." The MP said with a smile.

The next morning, Mrs. Taylor sent someone to inform Jiang Hao and Bill that her husband, Senator Swift, had agreed to meet with them, and made an appointment in the evening. At that time, a family dinner would be held for the two of them to thank them for their life-saving grace.

Jiang Hao was a little embarrassed to ask someone for help, to play with his wife, and to accept his thanks.

In the evening, Jiang Hao and Bill came to Swift's apartment on time. It is not easy to go to someone's house for dinner empty-handed. Jiang Hao brought two cigarettes as a gift, Hall brand cigarettes produced by himself.

Jiang Hao finally met Congressman Jonathan Swift. When he saw this congressman, he immediately understood a lot of things. Congressman Jonathan should be in his sixties and his hair is already grey, although he still looks strong , but can not resist the erosion of the years.

Jiang Haoxin said, it's no wonder that Mrs. Taylor is so enthusiastic about Bill. It turns out that it is a combination of an old couple and a young wife, so it is not difficult to understand.

At the dinner table, Congressman Jonathan first thanked Jiang Hao and Bill for saving his wife, Mrs. Taylor. Later, when they chatted, knowing that Jiang Hao is now the sheriff of Los Angeles, his enthusiasm increased.

Although the magistrate is not a high-ranking official, he is an official after all, and he is considered a class of people. He is not a mud leg, so he is qualified to sit with him.

After eating, everyone came to the living room, and the servant brought black tea. Mr. Jonathan asked about the patent, Jiang Hao said: "That's right, I actually opened a cigarette factory, but the efficiency of those cigarette machines is too low. I just thought about whether I could make a more efficient machine by myself, and after arduous experiments, I finally got results. The machine I made is about five times faster than the current production speed of cigarette rolling machines, greatly increasing the output."

Jiang Hao didn't say 10 times, keep some.

When Congressman Swift heard this, he immediately became interested, "Increasing the production rate of cigarettes by 5 times is really a remarkable figure. I think if your machine is known by those big tobacco companies, there will definitely be people willing to pay a lot of money to buy it. "

"That's why I applied for a patent," Jiang Hao said.

"Well, you really should apply for a patent. It's your own protection. Often people don't pay attention to patents, and you will suffer huge losses." The member said.

Jiang Hao continued: "Not only the cigarette rolling machine, I also invented a filter tip, and this time I will also apply for a patent together."

Mr. Congressman was a little surprised, "Filter, a new term, what is that?"

Jiang Hao asked Bill to take the cigarettes he brought, and said, "This is a gift I brought to Mr. Congressman. The cigarettes produced by our company use filters on them. It may be more intuitive for you to see for yourself."

"Oh, quickly take it out and let me have a look." Mr. MP said with great interest.

Jiang Hao opened the package, took out a cigarette with a filter tip from the cigarette box, and handed it to Mr. Congressman. Congressman Swift took it and looked it over carefully, and found that there was something never before on the cigarette.

"What's this for?" Swift asked.

"Do you smoke? If you smoke, you can try it yourself."

"Of course, I've always been a tobacco lover."

Jiang Hao took out his lighter, lit it with a ding, and lit it for Congressman Swift. The congressman looked at the lighter in Jiang Hao's hand and said, "Oh, this lighter is so unique."

Jiang Hao looked at the lighter in his hand. He made it according to the shape of later ZIPPO lighters. The silver shell is embedded with gold patterns, which is indeed gorgeous and beautiful, and it is more advanced and easier to use than current lighters. ZIPPO was born in 1932. It was invented in 2010, and there are still 50 years from now. This time, Jiang Hao is going to apply for the patent of this lighter together.

"Mr. Congressman, this is for you. In fact, I made this myself, and I plan to apply for a patent together." Jiang Hao said.

"You have quite a few inventions, all of which are related to cigarettes, but I like them very much because I like cigarettes." He looked at the lit cigarette in his hand and tried to take a puff.

After inhaling, Mr. Congressman exhaled the smoke from his mouth, and said with some surprise: "It feels much softer than the previous cigarettes, and it is not choking. What is the principle?"

Jiang Haodao: "Some scholars have discovered before that we mainly inhale some smoke particles when smoking, but some of these particles are harmful to the human body. I think Mr. Congressman must have read the reports in those newspapers."

The MP smiled, "Of course I've seen it, but it doesn't stop us from smoking. On the contrary, there are more and more people smoking now. How can it be possible for men to have fewer cigarettes?"

"Yes, this thing is indeed indispensable, so I thought, can I make a method that allows them to inhale cigarettes without inhaling harmful ingredients, so I invented the filter, this filter device, which can take cigarettes 90% of harmful substances are isolated, and it is clean and hygienic, so you don’t have to eat a mouthful of dregs when you smoke, right?” Jiang Hao said.

90% of Jiang Hao's words are foolishness, but who the hell knows in this era, and no one can refute things that scientists haven't studied yet, but anyway, filters do have a role.

Swift's eyes lit up, "Is this true? If so, it would be great, then we can enjoy tobacco to our heart's content. This is the gospel for us tobacco lovers. This is really a good invention. I think it is better than The cigarette machine is even better."

The cigarette machine only improves efficiency and has nothing to do with him, but the filter tip is something he can use, so he naturally likes it more.

Congressman Swift began to smoke the cigarette in his hand with great interest. While smoking, he found that this kind of cigarette with a filter had a special taste, but it was very intoxicating. His heart beat faster, and his mind was flexible and excited Feel.

"Hall, the cigarettes you produced are really good. They taste very good. They are very soft and comfortable to smoke, and there is no dross at all. With this filter, I think the cigarettes have been upgraded to a higher level. It is really great. , I like it very much." Jonathan MP said.

"As long as you like it."

Jonathan smoked a few more puffs, finished the cigarette in his hand, closed his eyes and thought about it, opened his eyes and said, "Hall, do you have an agent for your cigarettes?"

Jiang Hao spread his hands, "My business has just started. I only brought 120 boxes when I came out this time. In San Francisco, I asked my men to sell them. I only brought 10 boxes to Sacramento. It was not for making money, just for Put it into the market to open up sales."

Jonathan clapped his hands and said happily, "Hall, why don't we cooperate?"

Jiang Hao was stunned for a moment, thinking that this old guy didn't want to rob his own property, "How does Senator Jonathan plan to cooperate?"

"You are in charge of production, and I am in charge of sales. I believe this business will reach the whole of the United States, how about it?" Jonathan said with a smile.

Jiang Hao said in his heart, you really have a big appetite.

Jiang Hao showed a smiling face, "Mr. Jonathan, you know that sales are a very important part of business. If we cooperate, I can hand over the sales in California to you."

In the initial stage, handing over the California sales may lose some, but if someone helps, the speed will increase, which will actually benefit Jiang Hao more.

"California?"

Jonathan pondered for a while. He knew what Jiang Hao meant and didn't want to be choked by him, so he only agreed to sell the right to one state. Jiang Hao's factory is also in California, so this is the home field.

"OK, California is mine. Regarding the application for patent registration, I will go to the patent office with you in person tomorrow. I know their director, and I believe it will be settled soon." Jonathan vowed.

Jiang Hao was also very happy. He didn't expect things to go so smoothly, the patent issue could be resolved, and he even got an ally.

"Are we lighting one?" Jonathan said to Jiang Hao, and now he liked the feeling of this kind of smoke.

"No problem at all."

The two clicked on it again and began to puff. Jonathan said with a smile: "Hall, Mayor Durant of Los Angeles, we are old friends. If necessary, I can write a letter for you and let him Take care of my business partner, maybe you can get a city councilor."

Jiang Hao was overjoyed, and said in his heart that there was such a good thing, which was a pleasant surprise, "Mr. Jonathan, that's really great."

"Hehe, Hall, we are business partners now, don't be so polite, you can call me Jonathan, and I will call you Jon."

"Of course." Jiang Hao smiled at Mr. Jonathan.

Jiang Hao and Jonathan were chatting happily here. Mrs. Taylor, who was sitting next to Jonathan, looked at Bill who was sitting next to Jiang Hao from time to time. Jonathan couldn't see it, but Jiang Hao could see it.

I cursed secretly in my heart, it is really hopeless for those who are still flirting here.

At this time, Mrs. Taylor turned her head to her husband and said, "Jonathan, I've been idle at home, why don't you let me manage the cigarette business, it's better than being bored at home."

Jonathan looked at his young wife and said in surprise, "I'm fine at all. Do you really want to try it? It might be a bit hard."

"Yes, I'd like to try," said Mrs. Taylor.

"OK, then I will leave this matter to you, and I will also leave the contact with Mr. Hall to you in the future. Later, I will set up a manager in charge of cigarette sales, who will be fully responsible for you." Jonathan said.

Mrs. Taylor smiled at her husband, "Thank you Jonathan."

Jiang Hao said in his heart, woman, it's really fucking terrible to lie to people, are you going to do something, I think you are doing it to make it easier to get close to Bill.

The next day, Jonathan went out in person and took Jiang Hao to the Patent Office, accompanied by state councilors. The efficiency here was as fast as if he was tied to a monkey.

He has applied for 4 main patents and more than 30 detailed patents. There are several patents for the new cigarette machine and its working details, the filter, the new lighter patent, Hall brand cigarettes, Hall brand lighter brand patents, etc. .

In short, try to block the way of others, so that others have no way to go, and then, if you want to live from now on, keep money to buy roads, patents are the real road robbery, and it is justifiable. What about Little Apple?

Later, Jiang Hao and Mr. Jonathan signed a sales agreement. Jonathan's company is solely responsible for the sales of Jiang Hao's Hall brand cigarettes in California. social propaganda.

Of course, there are still many details to be negotiated about the joint sales, such as price, transportation, and repayment time, etc., which Jonathan handed over to Mrs. Taylor.

Mrs. Taylor brought the sales manager over, and discussed some details with Jiang Hao and Bill in the hotel all morning. The two parties cooperated very sincerely, and naturally it was easy to talk together.

After the end, Mrs. Taylor said to the manager: "Baker, I still have some details to discuss with Mr. Hall. You should go back first. As for the things you have negotiated, you should implement them as soon as possible."

"Good lady." The manager responded quickly.

After the sales manager left, Mrs. Taylor put down her teacup and said to Jiang Hao, "Mr. Hall, I want to talk to Bill about something, so excuse me."

"Okay madam, you are busy."

Mrs. Taylor left the room, Jiang Hao exhaled, and said something in his heart, it seems that Bill will have an extra meal at noon today, Bill, you have worked hard for your career.

Two days later, the affairs here were completely done. Jiang Hao was going to take Bill with him. Mrs. Taylor was very reluctant to part with her, and sent it to the train station. She took out a letter and handed it to Jiang Hao, saying, "This is what Jonathan wrote to the City of Los Angeles. A long letter, Mr. Hall please forward it to him."

Jiang Hao knew that this was a letter for him to clear up the relationship, so he naturally accepted it.

Mrs. Taylor turned her head to look at Bill, and said softly, "Bill, take care of yourself. If there is a chance to come to Sacramento again, I will definitely entertain you well."

Bill grinned.

Jiang Hao complained in his heart, this couple is really in love with each other.

The train started moving, puffing out white smoke, and making a loud siren sound. Mrs. Taylor looked at Bill in the window, slowly waving her arms, and the handkerchief in her hand was flying with the wind.

woo woo woo~~~

The train leaves Sacramento.

During this trip to Sacramento, Jiang Hao returned with a lot of rewards, and Bill was full of passion. Swift and his wife are so enthusiastic.