Reborn 92's Business Tycoon

Chapter 577: A Cold Reception

Although a little tired, Feng Yiping, who was in an exceptionally good mood, was invited to visit Clark, the dean of Harvard Business School, after his speech at Harvard.

This was their second meeting. In early September, in the capital, the two men, who had met for the first time because of the Harvard Business School Press's agency for his book, had a good conversation, and Feng Yiping had left a good impression.

This time, Feng Yiping was paving the way for his exchange student programme next year, and it would always be beneficial to make a good impression in front of the dean of the business school.

Although he has not yet decided whether to apply to Harvard Business School or Stanford Graduate School of Business as an exchange student next year.

Geographically speaking, Stanford, located in Silicon Valley, is obviously better, as it is close to the company and the climate in California is suitable, unlike Boston, where it is freezing in winter.

However, Stanford Business School is small, with only a few hundred students enrolled each year, far smaller than Harvard. And at Harvard Business School, there are an increasing number of international students from the Greater China region, which is a huge attraction for Feng Yiping, who wants to learn while also recruiting talent.

So, it's best to prepare for both options!

Therefore, he has not expressed his willingness in this regard. If he says so now, and then ultimately chooses Stanford, wouldn't that be offending people for no reason?

Like universities in China, these famous universities in the United States also love and hate each other, and their relationship is not harmonious.

But that's just the way things are. Someone will mention the wrong pot just when you don't want it.

At the end of the visit, Clark said with a smile, 'Feng, although we all think that your book is perfectly suitable as a graduate thesis, since you still want to further your studies at a university, are you interested in our exchange student programme between the two colleges?'

Feng Yiping pretended to be flattered, 'Thank you, I don't have such plans at the moment, but I will definitely consider your proposal seriously,'

'I understand, we all know that you are not just a student at Tsinghua University, you also have to manage a lot of company affairs while going to school, it is not good to be too far away,' Clark smiled and opened the door for him, Hamilton was already waiting outside with a smile, 'Help me entertain Feng,' Clark said.

'I will,' Hamilton said, looking at the young Chinese man who had brought him considerable results.

Hamilton came to see Feng Yiping, which was a good thing, and took him to the company to get the money.

This money consisted of three parts: one part was the remaining royalties from the first installment, the second part was the advance payment for the second installment, and the third part was the part of the royalties that Feng Yiping was entitled to from the sale of the publishing rights in several European countries.

'Feng, have you decided on the areas of investment? Are you really interested in real estate in Boston?'

The cheque Feng Yiping received this time was in the seven-digit range. In a country like the United States, which encourages consumption, it would be very foolish not to spend if you have earned it.

'I haven't made up my mind yet, but I have already found an accountant in Silicon Valley,'

unlike China, where many taxes are applied in a broad-brush manner, the tax laws in the United States are complex and complicated. It is impossible for the average person to figure them out, and those who do can practice and open their own companies.

For example, personal income tax is based on income brackets in China, but not in the US.

Specifically, if Feng Yiping and Hamilton both work for a publishing house and both earn the same salary, and their wives don't work, but Feng Yiping has three children and Hamilton only has one, if they both pay the same tax, Feng Yiping may not agree to it. Although their incomes are the same, I have a heavier burden.

Therefore, a bunch of people will sit down and hold a few meetings on this issue, and then pass a law that allows people in Feng Yiping's situation to pay less tax.

However, when the children grow up and become adults and start working, it will be Hamilton's turn to be unhappy. His family has three children who earn money, but my family only has one. Why does he pay less tax than me?

So, in response to this situation, another tax law will be added...

In short, after a rough overview, Feng Yiping wisely decided that it was better to let the professionals make a fortune and leave him alone.

'Back to the hotel?' Jacob asked.

Feng Yiping looked behind the car and couldn't find Hamilton anymore. He ordered, 'Go next door,'

After hearing this, Jacob also glanced behind him. Harvard's next door neighbour is of course MIT, and these two neighbours have had their fair share of disputes.

Since the last century, Harvard has been seeking to merge with MIT, but the latter has never given in.

Feng Yiping naturally had a purpose in coming to this university with the most Nobel Prize winners in the United States. He had made an appointment with Professor Jiang of the School of Engineering yesterday.

Professor Jiang came to the United States from Taiwan with his parents when he was six years old, and in the mid-1980s, he became a professor of materials science. It should have been in these few years—Feng Yiping didn't remember the exact time very well—that he would found a lithium battery company with two other people.

Feng Yiping knows this company called A123 Systems because it was just acquired by the domestic Wanxiang Group before he was born.

Professor Jiang has short, neat hair and thick glasses, but from the first impression, he is not someone who just knows how to do research. He looks very shrewd, and 99% of people who don't know his identity would think he is a businessman.

'Feng Yiping, right? Please sit down,' Professor Jiang slightly bowed, inviting Feng Yiping and Jacob to sit across from him at his desk. "I heard you mention it. I bought a copy of your book last night. It's really good,'

he rummaged under a few folders on his desk and pulled out a copy of Feng Yiping's book.

'Thank you," Feng Yiping said with a smile.

'You studied at Tsinghua University on the mainland, didn't you, and you're not a materials major. What can I do for you? I'm sorry, I'm in a hurry. I have a class later, so I can only spare ten minutes at most.'

This is a very arrogant person, and I guess he also looks down on people like Feng Yiping, who make a living mainly by writing and talking. This is also the characteristic of many skilled people: they value technology but not the market.

Although a bit unexpected, Feng Yiping, who had taken the initiative to come to the door, had already expected such a cold reception. He was not annoyed at the moment. 'Sorry for coming so suddenly, I don't mean anything by it. I am personally very interested in new energy technology, because I feel that the ecological environment is getting worse and worse. To put it bluntly, this is a blue ocean. I have heard many people say that you are the leading materials expert, so I came to visit,'

what kind of words are likely to lead to a good conversation? The answer is simple: if the other person is interested.

Sure enough, Professor Jiang was very pleased to hear Feng Yiping's words. 'Yes, there is indeed great potential in this field. I am currently discussing with several like-minded people and plan to set up a company next year,'

Oh, so it's next year.

'Congratulations, Professor Jiang! You're in a hurry, so I'll just say it. Personally, I also hope to contribute to such a cause. Currently, I already have a company in Silicon Valley. If I have the honour, I would be very happy to contribute to your project.'

Feng Yiping's words were very tactful, but Professor Jiang immediately understood that he wanted to invest.

'Thank you for your kindness. The U.S. Department of Energy also supports our project, so funding will not be a problem. In addition, our products will be used in many government and military fields, so we will be very cautious when reviewing the investment background,'

Feng Yiping really felt uncomfortable when he heard this.

This tone was the same as some American institutions or the FBI that viewed investments from China with tinted glasses.

It's just lithium battery technology, mostly for civilian use. He made it sound like top-secret high technology.

Feng Yiping didn't say anything for a while, and Professor Jiang looked at his wristwatch. 'Sorry, I need to get ready for class. Thanks for stopping by,'

'I'm sorry for disturbing you,' Feng Yiping now understood why the company he founded had gone bankrupt.

'Then I won't keep you,' Feng Yiping stood up, 'by the way, can we exchange business cards?'

Although it was an unsatisfactory meeting, since he had come all this way, he might as well try his best. What if he couldn't find funding next year? Then wouldn't that be his chance?

Whether it was the US Department of Energy or the energy departments of other countries, Feng Yiping believed that their money was not that easy to come by.

As Jacob closed the office door, Feng Yiping saw Professor Jiang casually throw his business card on the table.

He suddenly looked forward to receiving a call from Professor Jiang next year. If Professor Jiang called him then, it would definitely be about funding, and that would be the time when the host and the guest would switch roles.