Preliminary Agreement

"I truly hadn't expected you to be able to produce Fifth-generation fighter technology."

Director Zhang was clearly still somewhat incredulous. He sat back down, though the tension on his face was still obvious.

"Don't worry. I definitely won't deceive you."

Chen Mu smiled and continued, "I'm still in this country. I wouldn't joke about something like this. After you return, you can have professionals examine it. It'll be easy to tell whether it's real."

"That's not what I meant. I was just curious—where exactly did you get these technologies?"

Director Zhang looked at Chen Mu curiously. "As far as I know, the university you attended was merely an ordinary second-tier institution. You shouldn't have had access to such advanced technology. Besides, even at university, your performance seemed to have always been rather average."

If the military wanted to investigate Chen Mu's background, they could easily uncover every last detail.

"That's right, the university I attended was indeed very ordinary." Chen Mu nodded. "As for why I know these things, General, you can just assume I figured them out on my own."

He figured out Fifth-generation fighter technology just by tinkering around?

Everyone present wore helpless expressions, but none of them could bring themselves to mock him. They fell silent.

His father in particular looked extremely awkward. This brat couldn't even draft a script before boasting?

Was his own son really that smart?

"All right, then tell me about your plan in detail."

Director Zhang looked at Chen Mu and asked, "You want us to protect your company. Does that mean you've decided to establish a new company?"

"That's right. I've even thought of a name—Xiao Mu Technology. I've designed the logo too. It's just the simple pinyin letters 'mu.'"

"..."

Wasn't that a little too casual?

"From the firearms earlier to the Fifth-generation fighter technology now, never mind whether it's genuine or not—both are weapons, aren't they? Does your company intend to develop weapons like Stark Enterprises?"

Director Zhang was silent for a while before looking at Chen Mu with a frown. "You're not foolish. You should know the situation in China. Weapons manufacturing isn't permitted here, and private arms dealers are even more impossible."

"Who said Xiao Mu Technology is a weapons research company? I plan to start with phones. Of course, we'll also conduct other technological research at the same time and expand into more industries."

Chen Mu looked at Director Zhang and continued, "That's why I need the military's help even more."

"But if you have talent in this area, wouldn't weapons research be better? If you're willing, I can help you enter one of those research institutes."

"If the military ever needs me, I will naturally do my duty without hesitation."

Chen Mu smiled at Director Zhang and continued, "But I definitely won't agree to join those systems."

"All right, give me your terms. I'll see whether I can make it happen."

Director Zhang nodded at Chen Mu and continued, "However, private companies producing arms is absolutely out of the question."

"Don't be so quick to draw that conclusion. Maybe someday, you'll come to me on your own to place orders."

Chen Mu gave a mysterious smile, then continued, "But rest assured, Director Zhang. I definitely won't do anything illegal."

"That's good."

"Also, I hope to establish a technology special zone. I need a piece of land."

"..."

This discussion lasted a long time. In any case, Chen Mu got what he wanted.

He would establish a company called Xiao Mu Technology. In the future, any technology analyzed and further developed by the Huaqiangbei System would become Xiao Mu Technology's products. Of course, Xiao Mu Technology already had a plan for its first product: smartphones.

This was also something he had settled with Obadiah of Stark Industries. With their technological and financial support, he would establish the company in China.

Naturally, Obadiah planned to use the Xiao Mu Phone to penetrate China and seize this enormous market. But Chen Mu was likewise taking advantage of the other side's funding and technology, even using the opportunity to obtain Jarvis's technology.

There was no reason not to take benefits that had been delivered right to his door.

In addition, once Xiao Mu Technology was established, the authorities would send someone to monitor it. Mainly because of the firearm Chen Mu had created and the so-called Fifth-generation fighter technology, the authorities could not rest easy. Planting someone to keep watch was also out of concern that Chen Mu might do something illegal and cause unnecessary trouble.

As for Chen Mu's plan to establish the "Huaqiangbei Industrial Park," there was no way to make it happen for now. After all, Xiao Mu Technology had yet to show any real achievements. The authorities could not possibly take Chen Mu too seriously or obey his every word. The matter was simply left pending and set aside. Still, Director Zhang had agreed that if Chen Mu could solve the funding issue himself, he could assist him in acquiring land in certain places across the country.

"Then this is where we part ways. It was a pleasure meeting you, Comrade Chen Mu."

After their lengthy discussion, Chen Mu and the others left the restaurant. Director Zhang sat in his car and bid farewell to Chen Mu and his father outside. Looking at Chen Mu meaningfully, he said, "I don't want anything like what happened on Yulin Road to happen again. I hope you can be a law-abiding citizen. As for establishing your company, I'll have professional financial advisers assist you."

Yulin Road was the street where Chen Mu had killed those two wanted criminals earlier. Hearing this, Chen Mu could not help but be startled. He had not expected the other side to have known about it all along.

"Of course, Director Zhang. Preparations for the company will begin in the next few days. I'll await your financial advisers' arrival at any time."

Thus, Chen Mu hurriedly replied with a conciliatory smile.

Since the other side had never asked about that matter, it meant that it had effectively passed. Chen Mu had nothing to worry about. As for the so-called "financial advisers," they were simply monitors, and he did not take them to heart. He had never established Xiao Mu Technology for money in the first place. If having a professional assist at his company could make things more convenient for him, he would be happy to have one.

"Then take care of yourself."

Director Zhang smiled and rolled up the car window. Uncle Zhang then drove away. As the car left, several more vehicles emerged from different directions. Clearly, those people were Director Zhang's real bodyguards.

As a general, his security arrangements were naturally extremely tight.