038: The Second Target

"Heads.

Why was that person chosen?

And clearly, we only have the right to agree to the second plan... we don't have the first one."

Xiao Zhang asked Old Chang, puzzled, as he drove.

After leaving Manager Wang's office, they got into the car and headed for the second target location.

Along the way, Xiao Zhang couldn't figure out some of Old Chang's previous words and actions.

Because before they left, their orders were to cooperate with Manager Wang, providing technology and money.

However, when Old Chang communicated with Manager Wang, the so-called first plan actually came up.

And that drone technology wasn't provided separately; it was part of a package.

"Hahaha~"

Old Chang chuckled and shook his head when he heard Xiao Zhang's question: "Do you believe pies fall from the sky?"

"Of course not!"

"Yeah, you don't," Old Chang sighed and explained, "If we had gone directly to Manager Wang and said, 'We'll give you money and technology.' If you were Manager Wang, what would be your first reaction?"

"Scammer!"

"Exactly."

"But the first plan sounds like pie falling from the sky too?"

"Have you looked at Manager Wang's profile?"

Without waiting for Xiao Zhang to answer, Old Chang continued, "He himself has specialized in drone technology, and the main purpose of starting his company was to avoid being restricted by others and to control the R&D direction of his products.

So, he wouldn't choose the first plan.

The reason I mentioned the first plan was to imply to him that we just needed a public front.

Therefore, the second plan is the most suitable for him.

After all, it's just less money in the future.

But that's only if he has a future!

Now, he has no employees, no capital, no products, and no visible future.

We can provide him with the path to that future, so he will definitely, and can only, choose the second plan.

Unless he's an idiot..."

He paused, then continued, "At the same time, these two plans can also reveal whether he is a person who seeks stability or has ambition.

We don't need someone who seeks stability.

If he has ambition, hehe, are you worried that your family can't accommodate an ambitious and capable person?

And if he has ambition but no capability, then there's even less to worry about..."

"Mhm."

Xiao Zhang nodded, keeping Old Chang's words in mind, waiting for free time to ponder them.

After all, he was driving, and safety came first.

Then, the two fell silent and drove to the second destination: Longteng Technology Co., Ltd.

A long-established private information and communication technology (ICT) solutions provider, focusing on the ICT field, adhering to steady operations, continuous innovation, and open cooperation.

It has built end-to-end solution advantages in areas such as telecommunications operators, enterprises, terminals, and cloud computing.

It provides competitive ICT solutions, products, and services to carrier customers, enterprise customers, and consumers, and is committed to realizing the future information society and building a better fully connected world.

Therefore, this company was not comparable to the previous Wujiang Technology Co., Ltd.

The most obvious difference was that Longteng had an industrial park as its headquarters.

Whereas Wujiang Technology Co., Ltd. was just a 20-square-meter rented house and warehouse...

However, Old Chang approached this trip with a relaxed and optimistic attitude.

Because this time, it wasn't an acquisition, but a cooperation.

A cooperation that was heartwarming and hard to let go of!

Besides that, there was another reason...

"Old Meng, long time no see!"

"Old Chang, you've gotten a lot fatter!"

In the chairman's office at Longteng, Old Chang smiled and hugged the owner upon seeing him.

"You fellow, why do you suddenly have time to come visit me?"

"Alas, redistributing wealth from the rich to the poor, I was forced into it!"

Old Chang said to Old Meng with deliberate dejection and frustration, as if he had no choice but to be there.

"Give it a rest, we've been comrades for so many years. With your acting skills, don't try to show off in front of me."

Old Meng looked at Old Chang's performance and scorned him mercilessly, "If you had acted like this back then, you wouldn't have been caught by the old squad leader stealing food from the kitchen, and I would have been dragged out with you!"

"Heh heh..."

Yes, Old Chang and Old Meng were comrades for many years.

It's just that one specialized in going into business, while the other specialized in politics.

Rarely meeting, they couldn't help but chat for a while. Then, Old Chang got down to business: "I'm here this time because I have a few projects I'd like to cooperate with you on, President Meng."

When Old Meng heard Old Chang change his address, he understood: Old Chang was here to discuss matters on behalf of his family.

"Please, go ahead."

"First, your chips will be provided by the family from now on. You just need to report the parameters of existing chips on the market.

However, the semiconductor company you have must be handed over without any fuss.

As for selling chips externally, the net profit will be split 80/20, with you getting 20%."

"..."

Upon hearing Old Chang's words, Old Meng couldn't help but narrow his eyes, secretly astonished, "Are they taking everyone?"

"No, we'll keep the honest ones. You'll still be in charge of management, outwardly."

"That's acceptable."

Old Meng breathed a sigh of relief, after all, he had put a lot of effort into that semiconductor company.

Some of the people there were honest and rare talents.

Moreover, the personnel structure included three generations, so there wouldn't be a gap.

Therefore, even if he agreed to let everyone go, his heart would still ache.

As for the other issues.

What he needed to know, Old Chang would naturally remind him. What he didn't need to know, knowing it would only be harmful.

"Second, we want to help you update your base stations and core network equipment. We will only charge a service fee."

"..."

Hearing Old Chang's words, Old Meng's eyes narrowed, "What about the communication technology?"

"You continue with what you're doing. We'll only be responsible for updating the relevant equipment for you. Oh, right, Yidongbudong and Liantongbu will also be updated."

"..."

This time, Old Meng couldn't remain calm. He couldn't help but stand up, pacing and thinking, this is a huge problem!

Generally speaking, base stations and core equipment are matched with corresponding network technologies; otherwise, they cannot be compatible.

And what had he just heard?

Continue doing what he was doing?

He was currently working on a new communication technology that required upgrading existing equipment to be compatible.

Did Old Meng's family already have the corresponding equipment?

As for the family not knowing about the project he was researching...

He was kidding himself. His company was a key focus, and Old Meng dared to believe that someone would count every grain of rice he ate.

Not to mention, this equipment upgrade wasn't just for his company; judging by the situation, it was likely for the entire family.

After a long while, Old Meng stopped pacing and asked seriously, "Is it mandatory?"

"Yes!"

"..."

Old Meng closed his eyes, then opened them, and took the gamble: "Alright, will you send people to replace it, or provide the manual?"

"Send people to learn. Remember, honest people!"

"Gulp~"

Old Meng subconsciously swallowed and nodded.

It seemed that the things he had done for his family in the past, although not spoken of, were remembered.

And now, here was the reward!

He didn't believe that a family with more advanced equipment wouldn't have matching, more advanced technology.

As for why they weren't releasing it simultaneously?

He knew without thinking that this was not something an individual could wade into.

"Anything else? Just get it all out at once!

I'm getting old, too much excitement and my body can't take it!"

"Mm."

Old Chang nodded, looking at Old Meng with a serious expression.

Seeing Old Chang's face, Old Meng sat up straight.