Courtyard House: Drunk and tipsy, the whole courtyard exposed at the start.

As for clothes hangers and cement flower pots, some factories have produced them, and they can make them, but they are not very competitive.

The products favored above are push-to-dry mops (the kind with a bucket) and broom and dustpan sets with magnetic or snap-on designs.

The department was originally prepared to simply issue a certificate and pay 200 yuan as compensation.

But the lighter was spotted by a Japanese boy named Takashi Tatsunosuke.

Because the lighter was sent by Tian Baocheng to his uncle to show, and after learning about the cost, he was severely criticized by his uncle. It just so happened that a Japanese businessman who happened to be passing by saw it.

That Japanese man is said to be of quite high status, and he came to China to explore the possibility of conducting substantive economic and trade exchanges in the absence of diplomatic relations.

As a result, they found Tian Baocheng and his uncle being scolded in the hallway, along with the fire that would burst into flames at the slightest touch.

Disposable lighter.

Just as Tian Baocheng was about to leave, someone from his department came and summoned him and his uncle.

Tadanosuke wants to buy this "little thing" for 100 yen.

Tian Baocheng and his uncle exchanged a glance and immediately understood—something that even the Japanese had their eye on must be valuable!

So, despite pressure from the ministry, he rejected Nihonko's proposal.

They explained that although they made the thing, it was designed by a friend, so how they dealt with it wasn't up to them.

The main reason is that Tian Baocheng insisted so much that he could refuse, since he also felt that the Japanese didn't have anything good to offer anyway.

At most, he might not be able to continue as the logistics director, and he could be transferred to the steel rolling mill as a minor leader. He wouldn't care.

But if he annoys Zhang Dabiao, and then gets arbitrarily assigned by the department, what will he do when there are any good plans in the future?

That would be a huge loss.

The department was also very curious. After Tian Baocheng and the others took out the push-button mop and broom dustpan set, the light in Nada's eyes became even more obvious.

The price of the lighter was increased to 500 yuan by Tadanosuke!

The push-button spin-dry mop set is priced at 200 yuan!

Settlement with foreign exchange certificates is also acceptable!

So even the ministry realized that these three inventions were promising!

After avoiding Tatsunosuke, the department leaders had a detailed conversation with Tian Baocheng and his uncle. They learned that this was an invention by a "primary school student," and that there were detailed three-view drawings. They also learned that the "export civilian small commodities manufacturing plant," which had been the subject of much discussion but had only been shut down after six months, was also invented by this "primary school student."

So someone from the ministry came to the courtyard to ask Zhang Dabiao for his opinion.

This is the Ministry of Foreign Trade, not the Ministry of Metallurgy that awarded Zhang Dabiao the certificate.

Last time, the Ministry of Metallurgical Industry took the lead, with some participation from the Ministry of Light Industry and the Ministry of Foreign Trade, but it ended up being a disaster.

It is said that this was created by that "little inventor". This time, it bypassed the Ministry of Metallurgy and the Ministry of Light Industry and the Ministry of Foreign Trade became interested.

So they sent a department head to contact Zhang Dabiao and get a sense of the situation.

Tian Baocheng and his eldest uncle were waiting next to the leader, as was Liu Guangqi, while the second uncle followed in shakily and sat down at the table. Another high-ranking leader had come to see Zhang Dabiao, and it wouldn't be appropriate for him, as the eldest uncle in the compound, not to show up.

Meanwhile, the other neighbors, including Yan Bugui, Yi Zhonghai, Shazhu, Xu Damao, and others, were waiting outside the courtyard, craning their necks to eavesdrop on what was happening inside.

After exchanging pleasantries for a while, they got down to business.

"Zhang Dabiao, our ministry has taken a liking to these three inventions. We also understand your requirements, and the ministry can help you coordinate."

"But I don't understand what you mean by registering a patent. And why do I need to register it internationally?"

Zhang Dabiao understood from Tian Baocheng and his uncle's account that they had their eye on the lighter, and that mass production of the lighter domestically was completely impossible.

After considering it for a moment, Zhang Dabiao slowly explained to his superior.

"Patents, simply put, are official proof that I invented or created this thing. Some are design patents for the shape and appearance, and some are patents for a small part of the structure."

"Simply put, I made this thing. If you want to use it, you have to pay me."

At this point, Liu Haizhong slammed his hand on the table—

"Da Biao! How could you have such thoughts? The country values ​​your inventions and creations; that's an honor for you!"

"And there are certificates and bonuses, what more money do you want? Your thinking is too, too..."

I don't know what word to use to describe the bangs at the back.

The leader frowned, and Tian Baocheng's uncle also tried to persuade him.

"Zhang Dabiao, your idea is wrong. Our country has special regulations for the management of inventions and creations. You can't just do whatever you want."

Tian Baocheng tried to pull his uncle, but couldn't budge him. Liu Guangqi wanted to pull Liu Haizhong, but with his superiors nearby, he didn't dare to move and could only wink at Liu Haizhong to signal him.

Zhang Dabiao didn't care and shrugged, "Alright then, since everyone agrees, I'm not playing anymore."

Tian Baocheng's uncle couldn't hold back any longer: "Zhang Dabiao, do you intend to use these designs to manipulate the ministry?"

He didn't say the last sentence aloud—"But we have the design drawings and the actual product! You're just saying you're quitting?"

The leader was also confused by Zhang Dabiao's attitude: "Zhang Dabiao, what do you mean by saying you're not playing anymore?"

He didn't get angry; he just thought Zhang Dabiao was very upset because of the Ministry of Metallurgy's unauthorized actions last time.

It's normal for a teenager to feel resentful when he thinks his invention can change the world but doesn't receive equal treatment.

He understands; we'll just have to talk to him a bit later. This kind of capitalist, profit-driven thinking is very dangerous.

Even the neighbors watching the commotion outside the courtyard were worried for Zhang Dabiao—this was tantamount to admitting to the police station that he was going to speculate and resell on the black market.

Why are you so stubborn, kid?

Yan Bugui shook his head repeatedly—it's fine for you to take advantage of this opportunity to make some extra money and scheme, but if you ask for too much, that's just courting death.

Yi Zhonghai and the Jia family—offending the top leader means you'd better get your temporary procurement job canceled too!

Xu Damao—Holy crap, Biaozi, don't lose your temper now!

Zhang Dabiao, you dare say that? Even I, Zhang Dabiao, wouldn't dare! At this moment, I acknowledge you as the strongest!

Yan Jiecheng—It's over, Biaozi's had another episode...

He Yushui, Qin Jingru, Mu Wanqing—What to do, what to do, it's all over, it's all over...

Zhang Dabiao sighed and said, "When I said I'm not playing anymore, I didn't want the certificate, I didn't want the prize money, and I didn't want any of the conditions we agreed on. You can use those design drawings however you want; you don't need to inform me."

"I don't want anything anymore. Do with it however you want. I'll hand it over directly to the state. Is there any problem with that attitude and awareness?"

Zhang Dabiao's bachelor behavior left everyone speechless.

I previously said that he was greedy and had a problem with his thinking.

But now people are directly handing over their inventions to the state, asking for nothing in return. This attitude is absolutely correct.

But somehow, it felt like he was just being stubborn.

And what about those who are sarcastic and unsettling?