[Titanic] I can't help myself

The engineers arrived in the small town of Chatsworth in the evening of the second day, and Carl took me to find them after breakfast on the third day.Regarding the written description of the specific technology of large-scale oxygen generators and pure oxygen top-blown converter steelmaking, I prepared it as early as when I was in Acton, and drew detailed drawings. If the engineers think it can be put into production after discussion If you use it, you will directly enter the stage of purchasing a production plant, and start applying for patents for me in the UK and the US.

It doesn't matter if I'm a patent holder or not, and besides I'm not really an inventor, just a porter, and I just want to make money.So I told Carl to put the patent rights in the name of the Hockley family business and give me enough money to pay off the debt.

Karl smiled at this and patted my shoulder.

We spent the whole day in a hotel in a small town.When these engineers with gleaming doctorate degrees on their heads saw that it was an underage child who came to explain the new technology, even if the child had the title of earl, he couldn't hide a trace of contempt on his face, but Under the gaze of the big boss Karl, he patiently began to listen to my explanation.

I don't feel offended, after all, if you want others to trust you, you have to give reasons for others to trust you.So I took out the posture of defending my doctoral thesis back then, and began to elaborate and explain.Soon, several engineers were attracted by the new technology. At first, they just asked a few questions reservedly. By the afternoon, everyone had taken off their coats and rolled up their sleeves, and started a heated discussion with great interest.

I was overwhelmed with all kinds of problems, and only then did I truly understand how disconnected a technology that has emerged from the sky is from this era.In fact, no technology can be developed independently. It is closely related to various other industries, such as energy, materials, mechanics, electricity, etc., and promotes each other.They are tightly connected, like a huge iron ball, and every millimeter that rolls forward is the result of countless scholars, scientists and researchers in all aspects, who have spent several years of hard work and hard work.

In the process of explaining, I found that many problems that seem to me to be common sense are a kind of concept that needs to be tested or brand new for them.I often have to explain down to the nuanced level.

"...The plate-warped heat exchanger, wait for me to find the drawings...Here, according to the formula, we can calculate that, in theory, its heat transfer area per unit volume will be ten times higher than that of the shell-and-tube type, which is The calculation results, the comparison results are very obvious...the heat transfer efficiency is also higher, and if you notice that it is an all-welded structure, you will know that it rarely leaks..."

"...Yes, for the dolomite furnace lining, it is best to use tar dolomite first. Of course, I am not saying it is the best, but it is the most feasible among known materials. We will have time to slowly improve dolomite in the future..."

"...You can try other angles, but when the nozzle is vertically downward, it is most beneficial to the life of it and the lining...Why? Oh, let me think..."

I talked from nine o'clock in the morning until evening, almost ten hours without a break, and my mouth was dry.At this moment, I sincerely thank my mentor. I have studied under him for five years. He is a strict old pedant. He requires me to study every problem, no matter how big or small. , I realized how solid a foundation he had laid for me.He didn't help me deal with the aftermath of the gay scandal, but he taught me a lot more than a PhD.

We conducted the most preliminary discussions on the large-scale oxygen generator and the pure oxygen top-blowing steelmaking method, and modified many places to make it closer to the production reality of this era.And I was praised by those engineers for being "full of imagination and creativity" because of many parts that cannot be realized now.

"Son, if you can devote yourself to scientific research, you will surely become an epoch-making figure like Franklin or Edison." An engineer looked at me enthusiastically, and finally said regretfully, "It's a pity that you are an earl, and such a good talent should be wasted on Administer the land and the estate."

I was very ashamed, but I couldn't tell the truth, so I had to thank him for his praise with a shy face: "Thank you, but I do have plans to continue doing research. If possible, I should go to the United States to study at a university. Although I am from the UK people, but I must say that Americans are more innovative and research-spirited in science."

"Really? That's great!" His eyes lit up, and he began to recommend tutors for me again.

The final perfection still needs more and more in-depth discussions, but Karl has decided to classify it as part of the company's future planning. He decided to send a telegram to his lawyer as soon as he returned to the castle to discuss the issue of patent application.

We had lunch at the hotel (sandwiches with ham, lettuce and cheese, Britain really lives up to its reputation as a culinary wasteland, these sandwiches are horrible to die for), but dinner couldn't be missed, and in the UK, dinner is The most formal meal of the day, everyone even has to dress solemnly for it.

Leaving these engineers to continue their research in the hotel, Carl and I walked through the quiet twilight to the castle.

There was a loud call of magpies in the woods, and a flock of sparrows flew up from the grass with a whoop and landed on the branches, and the whole tree immediately grew thicker.On the horizon, the last gleam of brilliance intertwined with sea blue and rose red reluctantly merged into the deep night sky.Breathing the fresh and clean air, I felt that my groggy and swollen brain became clear.

Carl described to me his plan in a relaxed tone, his initial investment plan, the selection of the factory site and the construction of the factory building, the recruitment of technicians and workers, the development of the market, the launch of advertisements, and so on.These are not fields that I can understand, but listening to them, I suddenly feel that everything in the future has become clear and vivid.

We returned to the castle one by one, and finally bid farewell at the gate.And when I came in, I was surprised to find William sitting in my room.

"William." I greeted him politely, "What's the matter?"

William didn't answer, his face was expressionless, he had already changed into his dinner dress, and his hair was meticulously combed.

"You must have been waiting for a long time." I spread my arms and asked George to help me take off my coat. "If you are not in a hurry, you can ask the servant to tell me, and I will go find you."

"Where did you go today?" He said slowly, his tone was suppressed, and although his face was expressionless, it was so gloomy that people could wring out water. "You missed lunch, and I didn't see you at afternoon tea."

I glanced at him, and I was not very comfortable with the appearance of his asking questions. "Mr. Hockley and I have been staying in the town, discussing the new technology I plan to sell with the engineers in his factory. I think my The whereabouts don’t seem to be a secret, I’ve already told my mother that George is there, and I haven’t gone too far, if there is something urgent, you can find me soon.”

"Really..." The corners of his mouth curved slightly, "Of course I know, I'm just worried. After all, we don't know Mr. Hockley very well. We only knew each other for three or two days, so we went out with him alone..."

"It's not going to another county or another country, just in the town of Chatsworth, and Chatsworth your land, William. And it's not like we're doing something shady, I'm talking business with him , remember?" I stood by the sofa and looked at him, "Besides, where I want to go and who I want to go out with seem to be my own business. I'm not a girl. Besides, even a girl can Went out alone with the gentleman. Mr Hockley is not a dangerous man."

"Of course he is dangerous!" William suddenly stood up excitedly, his voice trembling.

I was startled, he looked like a lion ready to go, as if he was about to pounce on him in the next second.I stared blankly at him and said for a long time, "William, what do you mean?"

"He, he..." William gasped heavily, his chest heaving and falling, "He..." His expression was painful, but he couldn't say anything else.Finally he sighed deeply, "Hurry up and get ready, dinner is about to start." After finishing speaking, he walked out, and when he reached the door, he stopped again, "Except for technical issues, it is better not to talk to It is better for Mr. Hockley to have too much contact. I am your cousin, we are relatives, and I will not harm you."

"William, you are so incomprehensible!" I was a little angry, he seemed to have been touched by a taboo nerve these days, "Karl is a very outstanding person, everyone here hopes to befriend him, and But you told me to stay away from him, and didn't tell me why. Did you discover some unknown darkness in Karl, or did you just want to interfere with my friendship?"

William turned around slowly and looked at me, his face was like a bleached white paper under the light: "...you are too young, Henry...Mr. ..."

"Oh, God! You're never finished!" William's hint made my heart boil with anger, mixed with some anger.I do like men, and Carl is a very attractive man, and I admit that I was attracted to him, and I had thoughts that I shouldn't have.But what does this have to do with William?If I wanted to have a career of my own, I would have to deal with all kinds of men, so could it be that because I didn't respond to William, he was going to interfere with my friendship with any man I liked?

"I'm not a fool. Although I'm younger than you, I think I still have the ability to distinguish right from wrong. I know who is dangerous and who can be associated with, and I also know who has bad intentions against me!"

The room was terribly quiet, and William's face was turning blue with blood vessels, his lips were tightly pressed, all blood was gone, and his body trembled slightly.The sound of his breathing slowly became heavy, as if it was squeezed out of an old bellows.

Seeing him like this, I suddenly felt a little regretful. Although I didn't think there was anything wrong with me, just seeing him suffer so badly made me feel very uncomfortable.Distraught, I turned sideways to him, avoiding his sight.

After an unknown amount of time, George, who had been standing in the shadow of the corner, suddenly said softly, "My lord, Master Henry is about to change, please stay out of the way."

As if awakened, William showed a weak smile, and said lightly, "Sorry, I almost forgot. Henry, today's dessert is Sabayon. I remember you like this kind of dessert."

The door opens and closes.I exhaled slowly, my whole body was exhausted as if I had fought a battle.