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Chapter 290 A bunch of troubles
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The president of the security protection company under Panda Communications was preparing to visit him. He had also managed to obtain Wang Lu's personal contact number through connections instead of directly contacting Cybertron Technology through official channels. It didn't seem like he was picking a fight over the 'pure version of XP' system.
Perhaps, as they claimed, they were here to seek cooperation.
However, Sun Cheng still frowned. This panda that came knocking on his door was no different from a national treasure, seemingly harmless. Most companies that collaborated with it ended up benefiting greatly.
But Guobao wasn't one to be trifled with; he was a true omnivore.
Panda Communications was the same. As one of the three largest internet giants in the country, it had acquired around thirty to forty partners in the past two decades, if not fifty.
Maybe regular companies would eagerly welcome the wealthy and powerful panda to pay them a visit, but was Sun Cheng lacking money?
No, he wasn't!
With the power to traverse another world at his disposal, it was almost as if he possessed a private world of his own.
The resources in that world were incredibly abundant, not to mention the fact that he also had a part of the mechanical life from Cybertron Planet - Decepticon.
If he needed money, he had it. If he needed technology, he had it.
What Sun Cheng truly lacked in the real world were people and time that he could utilize for his own purposes, especially the latter. He even wished he could divide time into multiple parts to use them.
After pondering the potential cooperation with the Panda Group for a moment, Sun Cheng quickly brushed aside the "Cybertron Cloud Disk."
Although Cybertron Technology was currently exerting all its efforts to promote this product, the industry had already made up its mind about cloud disks. They had already relegated it to a thing of the past.
It was true that Panda had money. As the largest communication and social software giant in the country, its annual net profit reached billions of dollars.
But they weren't foolish. Cybertron Technology was a startup company with insufficient profits, and the other party was unaware of its hard disk manufacturing capabilities. How could an internet giant condescend to approach them for cooperation?
Considering these factors, Sun Cheng quickly realized that the other party was likely interested in the so-called "Cybertron Studio," which had optimized the "Pure XP" system.
As he contemplated, he didn't forget to inform Wang Lu, "Is Chen Li, the president of Panda Security Protection Company, right? I understand. Oh, and Wang Manager, regarding our company's future promotion, please temporarily halt any content related to hard disks..."
"Alright, I got it!"
Wang Lu probably thought that he intended to temporarily suppress Cybertron Technology's ability to produce mobile hard drives as a bargaining chip in his negotiations with Panda. That's why he readily agreed.
After ending the call, Sun Cheng couldn't help but feel a bit surprised.
Wang Lu agreed so easily. Little did he know that Sun Cheng had already prepared a plan to discuss Lu Nan's "new cloud storage device" with him.
However, it also saved him a lot of talking, and he immediately looked at Lu Nan, who had been sitting in the office for a long time. Seeing him looking a bit nervous, Sun Cheng smiled.
"I've read the plan. It's a very good idea. Although there are some minor issues, they're not difficult to solve. Yesterday, I had some unexpected matters to attend to, so I didn't have a chance to assign you a position. As you know, Cybertron Technology has investors who also provide oversight for the company. So, even though I know you have the ability, I can't immediately place you in a crucial position."
He pretended to ponder for a moment, until he noticed Lu Nan swallowing involuntarily, and then continued speaking, "I remember you have some research on voice control. How about this? I'll create a new 'Voice Control Research Group' within the company, and you'll be in charge for now. However, I can only assign seven or eight people to your team for now. We're still in the process of recruiting, and it's difficult to find qualified technical personnel. But I'll make sure you have enough research funding. I'll give you another responsibility as well. Most of the technologies mentioned in your proposal for the 'new cloud storage device' are not a problem for our company. We can have prototypes in a few days... Do you understand what I mean?"
Upon hearing that he would be in charge of an independent 'Voice Control Research Group' and have sufficient research funding, Lu Nan's eyes immediately lit up.
However, after Sun Cheng finished speaking, he was slightly taken aback.
He understood what Sun Cheng meant. Cybertron Technology possessed all the necessary technologies to produce the hardware for the 'new cloud storage device,' except for the aspect of 'voice control.'
Therefore, the speed at which his team researched 'voice control' would determine when the 'new cloud storage device' he proposed could be truly launched.
In an instant, Lu Nan felt a heavy burden on his shoulders.
But he was a young man, full of determination.
Though he felt a little apprehensive deep down, he quickly responded with a resolute expression, "Sun Ge... Oh no, General Sun, don't worry... I already had some ideas about voice control. Although time might be tight, I'm willing to give it a try!"
"Good. After we develop the 'new cloud storage device,' I'll make sure to recognize your significant contribution throughout the entire company!"
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He stayed in the company until two o'clock in the afternoon. Due to Ye Qi's visit, Sun Cheng couldn't use the night to transport things to Base No. 1. Instead, he busied himself outside during the afternoon and hurried back to his residence around dinner time.
By the time he arrived at the apartment, it was already getting dark.
He remembered that Ye Qi mentioned she had plans to go shopping with Chen Lan today, so he assumed she wouldn't be home at this hour.
However, as soon as Sun Cheng opened the door, he was greeted by the aroma of food coming from inside the apartment.
"I'm back..."
Since the kitchen didn't have a door and was close to the entrance, the sound of the door opening had caught Ye Qi's attention. She was busy in the kitchen.
"Mhm..."
Sun Cheng threw the briefcase he was carrying onto the coffee table, looking somewhat surprised. "Sister, didn't you have plans to go shopping with your best friend? Why did you come back so early?"
"I have a live broadcast tonight. After all, I have a scheduled time with the website, and I can't take leave all the time!"
Ye Qi poked her head out from the kitchen, smiling gently as she replied, then asked with concern, "You haven't eaten yet, right? Wait a moment, I'll cook another fish, and then we can eat!"
"Oh!"
Sun Cheng raised his eyebrows. He had hoped that Ye Qi would come to the company and help him, but she had politely declined when he discussed it with her last night. It was clear that she genuinely enjoyed her current life—singing and dancing whenever she wanted. Although he wasn't particularly fond of it, he currently had no valid excuse to persuade her further.
He sat down on the sofa in the living room, shaking his slightly sore arms. Earlier, he had transported several barrels of diesel to Base 1.
With the increasing number of industrial robots he had brought from another world, the construction progress at the base was getting faster, but the consumption had reached a point where he found it somewhat difficult to keep up.
"I need to come up with a foolproof plan to solve this problem..."
He couldn't help but recall what Safeguard had reported to him a few days ago—the villagers near Base 1 were getting closer to the three mines, showing signs of increased interest. It was likely that more incidents would occur in the future.
And that was not the only thing troubling him. There was also Ada Wong, who had suddenly arrived in Nandu with Ye Qi and the others yesterday. She was undoubtedly a big trouble.
With these thoughts in mind, he got up and made his way towards the kitchen.
Taking advantage of the current calm before any issues arose and with no outsiders present, Sun Cheng intended to ask Ye Qi how she had come to know Ada Wong.
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