1850 American Gold Baron

Chapter 218: People who can’t afford to offend (recommended votes will add more updates)

After the game started, the smiles of Erics and Isaac froze in unison.

As Elizabeth stepped on the pedal easily, the needle on the sewing machine rose and fell rapidly.

Even a layman like Hunter can easily see that a pedal-operated sewing machine sews faster.

Moreover, Elizabeth can operate the sewing machine more easily and calmly than the other two professional sewing workers.

"Faster! Faster!"

"I'll give you a $500 bonus if you win the game!"

Erics and Isaac urged the sewing workers operating the sewing machines to go faster.

But this is still of no avail, because their speed has reached the limit, and the ceiling of the hand-operated sewing machine is more than 300 stitches per minute.

"time up!"

Fish stared at the time on his pocket watch and announced that the game time was up.

Elizabeth and the two seamstresses stood up and handed the cloth to Fish, who judged and announced the winner of the game.

Fish placed the three pieces of cloth on the table and observed them carefully.

The stitches produced by Erics' sewing machine were terrible and scattered. Erics sacrificed everything for sewing efficiency.

In Fish's eyes, Erics' sewing machine was the first to be eliminated. A sewing machine specially modified just for competition has no practical significance and has no practical value.

The stitches left by Isaac's sewing machine on the cloth are very tight and orderly, but the number of stitches does not seem to be as many as that of Erics's sewing machine.

What surprised Fish the most was Walter's pedal sewing machine. Not only did the stitches look neat, but the number of stitches seemed to be nearly twice that of the other two sewing machines.

This can be distinguished by looking at it directly without counting.

Of course, since it was a competition, the process still had to be followed. Fish asked his assistant to carefully count the stitches on the cloth.

After a while, the answer was revealed.

"Erics's sewing machine, 387 stitches! Isaac's sewing machine, 321 stitches! Walter's sewing machine, 605 stitches!"

Fish nodded, and then showed the three pieces of cloth to the other New York City officials: "Who do you think can win the crown?"

"The answer is obvious. The gap is too big. This is the most disparate competition I have ever seen." Hunter smiled and said, "Mr. Walter's sewing machine is the best among the three sewing machines!"

Other New York officials also agreed that Walter won the game without any suspense or controversy.

"I declare that Mr. Walter wins!"

Fish walked into Walter, grabbed Walter's hand, and raised Walter's hand high on his tiptoes.

The New York citizens watching the game burst into loud cheers.

Amid the cheers and gazes of the crowd, Liang Yao took the first-place gold medal of the Liang Yao Award that had been prepared and hung the heavy gold medal around Walter's neck.

The news reporter who had already set up his camera pressed the shutter to record this precious moment.

Of course, the highlight is yet to come. Compared with the heavy gold medal, the specially customized huge $30,000 Bank of America check in Liang Yao's hand is more eye-catching.

After Liang Yao showed the check to everyone, he immediately held the check in both hands and handed the check to Walter.

The excited citizens applauded and cheered for Walter, and some even shouted Walter's name.

At this moment, Walter is the pride of New York citizens.

Walter was moved to tears, and tears came out of his eyes unsatisfactorily.

For decades, he has been suffering from the bitterness of life. He never thought that one day he would be able to get so much money.

I never thought that one day I would be recognized by so many people.

"Congratulations, Mr. Walter."

Liang Yao shook hands with Walter and congratulated Walter.

"Thank you very much, Mr. Liang. It is the luckiest thing in my life to meet your appreciation." Walter said from the bottom of his heart.

Erics and Isaac were very disappointed after losing the game, but in front of the public, in order to show their magnanimity, they still expressed their congratulations to Walter.

The New York state judge who was watching the game was also very happy, because after losing this game, Erics and Isaac would also lose ownership of the relevant sewing machine patents.

New York State courts will no longer have to deal with this headache-inducing lawsuit.

"If you two are not in a hurry to leave New York, you can go to Doyle's Cafe in the afternoon. I will treat you to a cup of coffee."

Liang Yao said to Erics and Isaac in a tone that could not be refused.

"Okay, sir."

The two replied dully.

Although their mood has hit rock bottom, they have not lost their minds.

They are all just small factory owners with a net worth of 20 to 30,000 US dollars. In the eyes of ordinary people, they are also successful people who have achieved financial freedom.

Even in a city like New York, where wealth abounds, millionaires are not everywhere.

Liang Yao is one of the richest tycoons in the United States, a state speaker, and an army colonel.

The three worlds of business, government, and military take over, and it is not something that little people like them can afford to offend.

"I'll be waiting for you at Doyle's Café."

After finishing speaking, Liang Yao took Elizabeth on the newly built carriage and left the square in front of the New York Municipal Building.

"I'm so happy for Mr. Walter."

Elizabeth, who won the competition, sat in the carriage that was moving smoothly and said very happily.

"I didn't expect that in addition to doing business, you would also make inventions. Mr. Walter told me that his sewing machine was made under your guidance, and your carriage was made by others. The riding experience is better than other carriages.

It's much, much less bumpy, is there any mystery behind it?"

"There is no mystery." Liang Yao smiled and said, "I just added a few springs to the carriage. This is much simpler than the shock absorption system on the Pioneer locomotive."

"You are so powerful, even more powerful than my father!"

Elizabeth looked at Liang Yao with eyes full of admiration.

"Where has your father been these two days? I haven't seen your father these two days."

Liang Yao thought that he had not seen Vanderbilt for several days.

"My father is busy with the railway company. Oh, and there are also lawsuits. My father has to deal with hundreds of lawsuits every year. Although Clark handles these matters for his father, sometimes he still has to come forward in person." Elizabeth said.

"Your restaurant is doing well. Your father should have agreed to let you go into business now," Liang Yao said.

"Thanks to you, this business model is very new and attractive in New York. Elizabeth Restaurant has twenty-five franchisees in New York alone, including Boston, Philadelphia, New Haven, Chicago, and even New Orleans

There are also sporadic franchisees over there." Elizabeth said very proudly.

"In the near future, I may become America's first female millionaire!"

"Future millionaire, now I have something to ask for your help." Liang Yao thought of something.

"What's going on?" Elizabeth Ba blinked and asked curiously.

"I want to use your restaurant to launch an activity. For example, customers who come into the store only need to measure their height and shoulder, chest, waist and hip data, and they can get a 20% discount, or a free snack such as French fries.

activities." Liang Yao said.

Since we are going to make ready-made clothes in the future, collecting body data of Americans is an indispensable part.

The immigrants in the eastern part of the United States are mainly European immigrants, and the figure data of both sides are similar. The collected data can also be used directly in the future European market, without the need to collect additional figure data of Europeans.

"It's a trivial matter!" Elizabeth agreed happily, "Have you thought of any new ways to make money? Is it related to making clothes? Let's work together, take me with you."

Elizabeth shook Liang Yao's arm and begged Liang Yao to bring her the sewing machine and body data, which immediately reminded her that Liang Yao planned to mass-produce clothing.

"Since it's cooperation, you have to let me see the value of you as a partner." Liang Yao said.

Elizabeth inherited Vanderbilt's genes and also inherited the Dutch's good business acumen.

Being able to attract so many franchisees in a short period of time shows that Elizabeth still has certain abilities.

"I know a lot about fashion and the preferences of ladies. I also design and sew clothes. When my sister got married, I sewed her dress. Women's demand for clothes is much stronger than that of men.

." Elizabeth thought for a while and said, "Does this count?"

"Let me think about it." Liang Yao said, holding his chin.

"Then I'll look forward to good news." Elizabeth suddenly thought of something and said to Liang Yao.

"Uncle Van Daze asked me to ask you. You promised to open a supermarket with him, but why have you suddenly heard nothing from you recently?"

"I'm very busy, and I always have to do things one by one. Tell Fan Daze on my behalf that I will definitely honor what I promised him," Liang Yao said.

News of Walter's win quickly reached the Broadway casinos.

Faced with this shocking news, many gamblers beat their chests and couldn't believe it was true.

After repeatedly confirming the authenticity of the news, they had to accept this reality.

Unlike the other gamblers who looked like they were mourning their heirs, Coney's face was filled with smiles. This was the first time he had won so much money in a casino.

He saw Elizabeth using a treadle sewing machine made by Walter, and he also went to the New York store to view and use Erics and Isaac's hand-operated sewing machines.

It was something that Walter expected to win the Liang Yao Invention Award. The boss always has a good eye and never sees the wrong person. The first place he likes must be the first place!

"Why are you standing there?! You've only seen me lose money, but you haven't seen me win money?!"

Kony slapped the gaming table arrogantly and urged.

"I'm willing to admit defeat and pay you quickly! If you want to default on your debt, my brothers from the Dragon Flag Regiment will have to overturn your casino!"

"Mr. Kony, you are so lucky today, why don't you play a few more games?" a casino staff member said to Kony.

"Go away! I am Mr. Liang's assistant. Mr. Liang has to discuss business this afternoon. I don't have time to play with you. Every business of Mr. Liang starts with millions of dollars. You can afford to pay for any delay in Mr. Liang's business."

Well?" Kony said, tapping the table impatiently.

Seeing this, the staff had no choice but to turn around and ask for a few thick stacks of Citibank dollar bills.

Kony whistled cheerfully, and after carefully counting the dollar coupons, he stuffed the dollar coupons into his handbag and left a message: "Please call me Kony, the god of gambling."

I left the casino without looking back and headed to Doyle's Cafe at the intersection of Water Street and Wall Street.

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