Super Laboratory

"I understand the country's concerns. As a Chinese citizen, I can support my country. So, ask whatever you want, and I'll answer as much as I can. If the country needs me to do anything, you can bring that up as well."

Chu Feng's solemn response left the two men somewhat embarrassed, but also gratified.

"Mr. Chu, there's no need to be nervous. We simply hope to establish a channel and process for mutual understanding. After all, the Basic Artificial Intelligence is simply too unbelievable. We're also worried that your technological achievements might fall into the hands of criminals, harming both your interests and public safety."

Director Chen spoke cautiously. He could not let Chu Feng feel that the country was intolerant.

After all, Chu Feng had said that there was an overseas development team, and that he was merely the team's public spokesperson. If Chu Feng truly cared about the country, would they not be disappointing that overseas Chinese team?

Judging from the current situation, that development team was absolutely not to be underestimated. If their suspicions caused them to lose the team's trust and cost the country an opportunity to catch up technologically, they would become sinners.

"The mayor of Hailing City came by earlier, and I told him that the company's next step will be to build a super laboratory in Hailing. Researchers from the overseas Chinese development team will be coming over."

Chu Feng's words shocked the two men, while also filling them with surprise.

It was practically a pledge of allegiance. The other side was even sending researchers over, making this the first formal contact between both parties.

"When will they arrive? We can make reception arrangements. What kind of researchers will be coming this time?"

"Materials engineers."

Chu Feng answered blandly. This was also an opportunity—an opportunity to get in touch with the country's upper echelons. It had to be taken step by step.

"Then there's no problem. Just tell us if you need any help!" Chen Rongzhong was practically ready to pound his chest in assurance.

"There's nothing else for now. I'll notify you when they arrive. I'll need someone sent to pick them up, and I'll also need help with their identities."

Chu Feng did not stand on ceremony and spoke directly. He could never outplay these old hands at mind games, so it was better to mix truth with falsehood.

"No problem. Lin Lin, come in for a moment." Chen Rongzhong called toward the door after speaking.

A short-haired young woman entered. She looked to be around twenty years old, and her figure needed no further description—curvy in all the right places, enough to stir the imagination.

"She's our bureau's liaison officer, Lin Lin. If anything comes up in the future, you can have her contact us. She can also look after your safety and daily needs," Chen Rongzhong explained.

Chu Feng knew that she was likely meant to keep an eye on him as well, but he did not expose it. With a beautiful woman by his side, what was there to be dissatisfied about? If they had sent some burly man instead, Chu Feng would probably have kicked up a fuss.

"All right, it's getting late, so we won't delay Mr. Chu any longer." Chen Rongzhong and Liu Chongyi stood as well. Their task for the day was mostly complete, and things had gone fairly well. For now, Chu Feng seemed to care about the country. How they would treat him in the future depended on what came next.

"You're too polite. I'll see you out." Chu Feng stood and prepared to escort them.

"No need, Mr. Chu."

After the two men left, Chu Feng looked at Lin Lin with an amused expression.

Lin Lin looked back at Chu Feng indifferently, the two simply staring at each other.

"So from now on, you're my personal assistant?"

"Yes. Mr. Chu can ask for anything, including sleeping with me."

"Pfft!"

He sprayed out a mouthful of water and nearly choked to death. Lin Lin looked delicate, so why was she so bold?

"Then take your clothes off and let me see?" Chu Feng refused to back down. Honestly, he was a little annoyed too.

"Okay." Unexpectedly, Lin Lin really agreed and began undoing the buttons of her clothes.

"Damn it, you're actually serious? Stop!"

Seeing Lin Lin truly meant to do it, Chu Feng was speechless. He genuinely admired this woman a little.

"Go sit and rest first. I have some matters to handle. Make yourself at home." Irritated, Chu Feng told Lin Lin to stay there while he prepared to take care of business.

"Yes." Lin Lin was actually very nervous inside, but she did not show it.

She remembered her conversation with the director. Chu Feng definitely had many more good things hidden away; he was simply too cautious. Even if she had to sacrifice herself for the country, it was no big deal.

Ignoring Lin Lin, Chu Feng called Zheng Yun over.

Before long, Zheng Yun knocked and entered. He spotted Lin Lin on the sofa and gave Chu Feng an ambiguous look.

"Hey, Old Zheng, what kind of look is that? I called you here for business!"

Seeing Zheng Yun's shameless old-man expression, Chu Feng got annoyed and snapped at him.

"What is it, Chairman?"

"The head office is preparing to build a super laboratory. The location has been selected on Jiangxin Islet, and supporting construction will be needed. Find out which construction company has the strength and capability for it. The initial investment will be one billion, with more to follow. Also, we need to build our own headquarters in the port district. Put out a tender for design proposals. The planned total investment is around eleven billion."

Hearing Chu Feng casually use hundreds of millions as his unit of measure, Zheng Yun was so shocked that he had no words. Money was flowing out like water.

"Chairman, isn't this investment too large? And the headquarters will be in the port district, not the city center. The location isn't ideal, is it? At the very least, it should be in the administrative center."

Zheng Yun spoke helplessly.

The company had only just gotten started, yet it was already launching such massive construction projects. It felt a little too eager for quick success.

"Old Zheng, the company's development will never amount to just this. And a company's headquarters isn't determined by where the city center is. Wherever my company is, that place is the center. I have that much confidence."

When Zheng Yun heard Chu Feng's words, his first thought was that Chu Feng was being arrogant. Yet a flame rose in his heart. He would go all in and take a shot. Otherwise, how would he know whether he could do it?

"Yes, Chairman. I'll carry out your instructions as soon as possible."

"All right, you've worked hard. Go get busy."

Seeing Zheng Yun's excited expression, Chu Feng was pleased as well. An energetic manager, one who could carry out his ideas, was the kind of talent he needed.

"Mm, then I'll head out first."

Zheng Yun did not waste time and hurried out. There was simply too much for him to handle, but pressure was motivation.

It involved a sensitive subject, so I didn't dare write too much, but there had to be a transition. There was no way around it.