Chapter 368: The Hope of New Life!
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Jin Linglong asked her husband, “This textile machine is really exquisite. Is it made for me?”
Zhang Jing was stunned. “Exquisite? How can you tell?”
Jin Linglong smiled and said, “Although I haven’t tried it yet, with my experience, the efficiency of weaving will definitely increase greatly with this machine!”
At this point, Jin Linglong suddenly remembered the patent award issued by Bai Wutong, the Flying Sky Award!
If they could increase the speed of weaving, wouldn’t it be a huge contribution to the entire textile industry in Ling Kingdom!
She lowered her voice excitedly and said, “Husband, let’s quickly move it back and try. If the speed is enhanced greatly, we won’t have to worry about food for the rest of our lives!”
As soon as she said that, Zhang Jing wanted to explain that this was a custom -made textile machine. Thinking of Lin Siyu’s status as a servant, he swallowed his words.
He whispered, “Go home now and bring the textile cloth. Let’s try it first!”
The factory was filled with men. Even if the speed of weaving increased, they would not care too much nor could they tell.
If the textile machine could really be applied for a patent, it could even be ma.s.s-produced and they could receive a high dividend and a patent bonus.
With such a tempting reward, Zhang Jing suddenly thought of an idea.
He wanted Jin Linglong to impersonate the designer of the textile machine and apply for a patent. Then, he would secretly guarantee Lin Siyu some benefits to cover up this matter.
As for Zhao Sheng, they were all good buddies. As long as Lin Siyu agreed and he gave Zhao Sheng enough benefits, he would definitely turn a blind eye to it on account of their deep friendship.
Jin Linglong thought about it and agreed. Moving back now was troublesome and it would be too noisy.
She immediately said, “Then I’ll go now!”
After a while, Jin Linglong brought over the textile thread. It was already time to get off work.
Everyone was busy going back to eat. They bade farewell to the couple and left.
Jin Linglong sat happily in front of the spindleless textile machine. After a while, she figured out the way to use the spindleless textile machine.
When the machine started operating, the cotton thread would keep twisting in. Coupled with Jin Linglong’s movements, after a while, a small piece of white cloth appeared in their line of sight.
Jin Linglong said excitedly, “Husband, you’re really awesome! This speed is too fast. I’ve never felt that weaving would be so easy!”
Zhang Jing held his breath and was extremely shocked. He asked, “How much faster is it than before?”
Jin Linglong said happily, “It’s several times faster. Seven or eight times faster! ” She pinched the fabric that had just been woven. “Moreover, this fabric is dense and tight. The price can be charged higher!”
“You’re amazing. Not only did you increase the speed, but you also improved the fabric!”
‘What’s this again! It’s what the teachers would call killing two birds with one stone!”
Jin Linglong was overjoyed. Even if she couldn ‘t win the Flying Sky Award, she could at least win the patent award!
Zhang Jing never expected that something designed by a woman could be so powerful.
Zhang Jing suddenly held Jin Linglong’s hand tightly and gestured for her to be quiet. He told her the ins and outs of the textile machine.
Jin Linglong glared at him and said righteously, “Without my husband’s skills, how can they build this textile machine? This is the textile machine we built!” ‘When the patent application is filed, we’ll just give her some silver later!”
“With her status as a servant, the ownership of the textile machine is still Lord Sheng!”
“If she doesn’t get a single cent afterwards, she will definitely be more tight-lipped than us if we give her money!”
Jin Linglong seemed to have strengthened Zhang Jing’s idea. He immediately asked Jin Linglong to call her brothers over and transport the textile machine to their house first.
The old man on duty guarding the factory stopped him. Zhang Jing replied nervously. The old man did not ask in detail and asked Zhang Jing to move the textile machine away.
The next day, the people from the scientific research department reported to Bai Wutong that someone had modified the textile machine, and the speed of weaving had increased several times.
The Research Minister, Zheng Guo, presented the canvas cloth that Jin
Linglong had woven overnight.
Bai Wutong picked up the canvas and took a closer look. The originally rough feel of the canvas had actually become much more delicate.
Bai Wutong was very surprised that the textile machine had been improved in a short period of time. Seeing that she was very satisfied, Zheng Guo said, “Consort, if the textile machine is put into use in the production line, it will definitely greatly increase production efficiency and obtain higher economic profits. It can be nominated for the patent award. However, will there be a
chance for it to enter the list of candidates for next year’s Flying Sky Award?”
Bai Wutong said, “The selection criteria for the Flying Sky Award is that the invention must be unprecedented and has made a huge contribution to Ling Kingdom.”
“The spindleless textile machine was improved from the previous textile machine. It’s not enough to be selected for the Flying Sky Award.”
Zheng Guo once again understood the difference between the Flying Sky Award and the Patent Award. When he returned, he told Zhang Jing and Jin Linglong that the spindleless textile machine had been selected for the Patent Award and they had received a huge reward from the Consort.
Zhang Jing and Jin Linglong were still feeling guilty previously, but in the end, nothing happened.
With the Consort’s praise, and the patent bonus of 500 taels of silver, he immediately forgot the uneasiness in his heart.
They were overjoyed. After receiving the silver, they were even happier at the thought of the machine being used in the a.s.sembly line and obtaining dividends.
Just as they had forgotten everything and wanted to resign from the factory and plan for a bright future, Lin Siyu came to the factory.
She was here to pick up the machine, but Zhang Jing, who was in charge of making her textile machine, was not around.
She had been waiting for a long time. Zhang Jing and Jin Linglong, who were afraid that Lin Siyu would cause trouble, finally ran back.
Since the spindleless textile machine had been applied for a patent, the matter definitely could not be hidden. It was better to negotiate with Lin Siyu now.
It was not appropriate for Zhang Jing and Lin Siyu to talk in private, so Jin Linglong and Lin Siyu spoke.
Both of them worked in the same textile factory. Jin Linglong earned one tael a month, while Lin Siyu did the same job as her and only earned five coins a month.
She smiled and held Lin Siyu’s hand. She called her sister affectionately and stuffed 50 taels of silver into Lin Siyu’s hand. “The textile machine designed by sister is very good. Take this 50 taels of silver and sell the machine to us!”
Lin Siyu refused without thinking. “No.”
Jin Linglong lowered her eyes and said shamelessly, “We’ve already submitted the spindleless textile machine for the patent award. The Lord also acknowledges that the spindleless textile machine was designed and made by us. Why don’t you take the silver and improve your life? After all, you’re just a servant. Everything a servant has belongs to the master. When the time comes, you won’t even get 50 taels of silver.
She was practically threatening Lin Siyu. Even if she said it, no one would believe that she had thought of the textile machine.
Lin Siyu looked shocked. She had bitterly thought about the design for so long, but someone else had beaten her to it. Jin Linglong actually had the cheek to ask her to keep it a secret.
Lin Siyu said angrily, “I’m going to report to the Lord now!”
Jin Linglong’s heart skipped a beat. She pretended to be calm and advised, “You won’t be the only one who benefits from this. It’s just a matter of reputation. It’s useless to a woman like you!”
What did she mean by useless!
The textile machine was the hope of their family’s new life!
Lin Siyu roared, “Get lost!”