The Sweetness of the Seventies
Chapter 1020 - 989: Patent Law, Willing to Do

Chapter 1020: Chapter 989: Patent Law, Willing to Do

After a series of interrogations, Huo Yingjie was finally brought to a place of scenic beauty.

Old Master Huo and Old Man Qi were both present.

They were having tea and laughing with Sir.

"Leaders, Grandpa, Grandpa Qi, hello," Huo Yingjie greeted them respectfully, guessing what was happening!

"Heh heh, the qilin of the Huo family has arrived," Sir laughed, "Come, sit down, no need to be formal."

"You flatter him too much," Old Master Huo laughed, "This kid can’t handle too much praise; it’ll make him arrogant."

"As long as there’s reason to be proud, it’s not flattery but the plain truth," Sir laughed, "I’ve already heard some things from your grandfather. Are those patents really making money from abroad?"

"Yes, the current technological reserves mean that even if I hadn’t invented them, someone abroad would have, so I just took the initiative," Huo Yingjie explained. After all, his grandfather had already come clean, so how could he hide anything!

Sir listened, nodded, and said, "Can they be produced domestically? As you know, with the enrichment of material culture, people have more pursuits in their spiritual lives—we need to keep up!"

"Domestic enterprises, if they want to produce, can apply directly; it’s free for domestic companies to use," Huo Yingjie said, "I never thought about making money off the domestic market with those things."

"Hmm, good," Sir nodded in approval, "Your patents could revive several factories!"

"Heh, as long as it helps others, that’s good," Huo Yingjie chuckled. He wasn’t going to run factories, so he didn’t care about these details.

Afterward, Sir took out a draft and handed it to Huo Yingjie, "Take a look; is there anything that needs to be added?"

Huo Yingjie was slightly stunned.

The Patent Law?

Such important documents were being shown to him?

"Yes, sir," Huo Yingjie nodded, although he wasn’t very familiar with patent law, since they asked him to look, he couldn’t refuse.

"Take your time, we’ll continue with our tea," Sir laughed, then chatted with his two old friends.

Huo Yingjie looked it over carefully; it was largely similar to the patent laws in his previous life, but he also knew that discussing patents at this time in Country H was somewhat premature.

A new product might be patented, but as long as it sold well, other factories could copy it. Even if there were lawsuits, those would come after the money was made.

However, in Country H, due to different national conditions and for the sake of economic development, some compromises might be necessary, but not abroad.

Abroad, the patent laws were very strict. If you didn’t play by their rules, they simply wouldn’t deal with you.

"Finished?" Sir asked, "Any thoughts?"

Huo Yingjie didn’t hold back, discussing the current and future situations of patents both domestically and globally. He highlighted the potential issues Country H might encounter as it integrated its economy internationally and suggested solutions.

Sir listened and after a long silence, said, "I suddenly feel that it’s a bit of a waste to have you just focusing on research. If you pursued a career in government, you’d be a great talent for governing!"

Old Master Huo deeply agreed with this.

He had had this thought more than once, feeling that if his grandson took a government path, he might reach great heights!

Old Man Qi chuckled and said, "Boss, you’re perhaps mistaken. Yingjie could pursue a government career, but then the scientific community would lose a great scientist."

"Heh, that’s true," Sir laughed, "People from the Science and Engineering Committee often tell me that Yingjie is a genius. He always uses the least funding to develop various special materials in the shortest time. Moreover, we’ve learned through special departments that those materials Yingjie submitted have always been under research abroad, yet we’ve managed to beat them to it. Excellent, excellent; it’s a great fortune for our nation!"

"It’s my job, my responsibility," Huo Yingjie smiled modestly, neither servile nor arrogant, presenting the calm detachment of a sage.

"Good, not stirred by external joys nor saddened by personal sorrows; you’re much stronger than us," Sir said, "I hope you continue to excel and achieve greater accomplishments."

"I will, Sir," Huo Yingjie solemnly replied.

"Your motivations are good, and your actions are blameless, as long as they don’t involve leaking secrets. The authorities won’t interfere. However, to avoid future troubles, it’s best that each item you create is approved by special departments before you take it to market," Sir gave Huo Yingjie a piece of advice, shining a clear path forward.

"Yes, Sir," Huo Yingjie was very happy inwardly, as he would no longer need to act so covertly.

"Sir, Yingjie doesn’t plan to keep all of the money for himself. He mentioned a few days ago that he wants to use the funds to help some veterans, whether those who sacrificed abroad or those stranded abroad, to bring them back. Also, to assist some domestic veterans facing financial difficulties," Old Master Huo said, indicating the funds were clear so they should be used to benefit the country, providing peace of mind.

Sir was slightly startled, also recalling his old comrades.

"This is indeed a large project," Sir said, "Are you really willing to do this?"

Huo Yingjie nodded, "Willing. They are the comrades of you, Grandpa, and Grandpa Qi who lived and died together, and they are the most adorable people who shed their blood for the country. So, I am willing. I also know it’s a huge project that cannot be accomplished overnight, but I will do my best."

Sir was visibly moved.

Finally, all the myriad thoughts condensed into a sigh, "Ah, the country is still not wealthy enough!"

"Well, when I am wealthy, let me take on this task," Huo Yingjie said, "But to carry out such a task, there must be a specific department or agency, so I’ll need guidance from you, sir."

"I’ve noted this," Sir said, "Once it’s arranged, someone will inform you."

"Thank you, sir," Huo Yingjie smiled, pleasantly surprised at how smoothly things were proceeding.

Sir smiled with emotion, saying, "I’m the one who should thank you."

"Let’s not be too courteous, complementing each other. We’re all working for the country," Old Master Huo laughed, this action could bring boundless honor to the Huo family.

Especially to the military.

Huo Yingjie was not directly in charge, but being part of the system, this would bring considerable benefits to him while also helping his departed brothers-in-arms.

"Yes, let’s have lunch before you leave, join me for a couple of drinks," Sir laughed, as it was just time for lunch, inviting them to stay and eat.

After all, they were invited on a private basis by the leader today, so it didn’t count as a breach of discipline.