5G was merely a basic application of cloud processing. Origin Company, which possessed a Quantum Computer, naturally would not be satisfied with the status quo.
But good things could not be revealed all at once.
Take Wireless Power Transmission Technology, for example. Chu Feng had mastered the complete technology and its applications, but did he dare reveal it now?
The country would not allow it either. Technological reform could only be pursued gradually; sudden changes would only throw the world into chaos.
If wireless power transmission became widespread, a considerable number of people would lose their jobs, and the resulting losses would be far too great.
Other advanced civilizations only waited until interstellar migration became feasible. Only then would there truly be vast lands and sparse populations. On Planet Taibo, wealthy people even bought entire planets to use as their private backyards.
By then, wireless power transmission would simply become the norm.
Earth was still too small.
No matter how the outside world debated, time continued to pass with perfect fairness. As China's three major telecom operators, China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom were all actively deploying 5G network base stations.
Mobile phone numbers were becoming increasingly important. Especially after numbers had to be registered under real names, they were practically another form of personal identification.
Many people had grown accustomed to a particular number. Whether because they feared the hassle or had become attached to it, they generally would not change their numbers often.
Many who had grievances against their carriers had no choice but to put up with them.
But now, the country had spoken: number portability had to be provided unconditionally.
The moment this news was released, the entire nation erupted. They were practically ready to celebrate across the country, with everyone discussing switching carriers while keeping their numbers.
Some rejoiced while others worried. Nearly everyone had a mobile number now. Carriers with many users wanted to retain their customers, while those with relatively fewer users saw an opportunity to attract them. Everyone used every trick they had.
If things had remained as they were before, the three companies would not have cared in the slightest. But now, even if they had to grit their teeth and do it for free, they still had to install 5G base stations.
The country also attached great importance to 5G and introduced quite a few policies.
First, coordinate efforts to improve network speeds and reduce fees, guiding the telecommunications industry from "faster speeds and lower fees" toward "faster speeds and higher quality."
Second, study the establishment of a special fund for 5G industry development, provide necessary financial subsidies for 5G network construction, and encourage and regulate social capital's participation in 5G network construction to ease carriers' financial pressure and share the benefits of 5G development.
Third, strengthen overall planning and expand tax incentives and support.
Fourth, coordinate with developers, property management companies, subways, and streetlight operators to open their facilities to telecom carriers, helping reduce the cost of 5G network construction.
Meanwhile, Lin Lin was driving Chu Feng nearly insane.
The super laboratory on Jiangxin Islet had long been completed, and all the equipment had been arranged inside in an orderly fashion.
Excluding the spaceship space at the very bottom, the entire experimental base had two floors above ground, both prepared for mechanization research. The three underground levels were all intended for restoring various technologies.
At that moment, Chu Feng and Lin Lin were in the research and development center on the third underground level.
"Chu Feng, what exactly are you thinking? You just gave away the 5nm Wafer Fabrication Process like that? They trusted you so much, and you're betraying them from within! You... you... are you worthy of the trust they placed in you? Do you know how much pressure there is right now? A lot of people are suggesting that Origin's technology should be taken back!"
Lin Lin's incessant chatter made Chu Feng feel as though his head was about to explode.
"How many times have I told you? First, what I gave them was only the equipment. I'm not an idiot—if I want it stopped, they have to stop. Besides, there's no way they can dismantle it."
He helplessly explained it to Lin Lin once again.
Before Lin Lin could speak again, Chu Feng continued, "Besides, 5nm technology is really nothing. I'll definitely have something good for the country."
"What good thing?" The moment she heard there was something good, Lin Lin became interested again.
Following Chu Feng was truly exhausting. One careless move, and he would stir up some huge commotion. Just like this time with the 5G technology—who would have thought Origin had quietly developed practical technology, then registered a massive batch of patents all at once? It caught everyone completely off guard. Fortunately, there were response mechanisms in place, or it would have caused enormous chaos.
As for the 5nm Wafer Fabrication Process, although they were only being asked to manufacture on Origin's behalf, everyone knew perfectly well what the country's intentions were. Once they fully understood it, they would definitely kick Origin aside and do it themselves!
"Here, this." Chu Feng kicked an alloy box beside him. It was roughly two meters square.
"What is this?"
Lin Lin asked suspiciously. She had noticed the box when she came in, but there was no label on it. She had no idea what it was and did not dare ask carelessly.
"A 1nm Wafer Production Line."
Lin Lin froze. This two-meter-square box was a production line?
I may not have read much, but don't try to fool me!
Seeing Lin Lin staring at him with her wide, adorable eyes, Chu Feng could not help but laugh. Was that reaction really necessary?
"Hey, snap out of it. Would I lie to you? Just have someone haul it away and try it out, then you'll know. It was originally just made on the production line and was meant to be delivered to the country anyway."
Chu Feng waved a hand, bringing the stunned Lin Lin back to her senses.
When she saw the footprint Chu Feng had left on the alloy box, Lin Lin was nearly frightened to death.
He treated such a precision instrument like that?
"Here's the operating manual for the equipment, along with the fabrication process. It's all yours now. Don't say I've betrayed anyone anymore."
Chu Feng handed Lin Lin a memory card. Blushing, Lin Lin snatched it from him as though she feared he would regret it.
Without another word, Lin Lin hurried out to report to those above. But after taking only two steps, she turned back around.
"What?" Chu Feng asked in confusion. Hadn't she been anxious to leave just now?
"You're coming out too." Lin Lin was afraid that Chu Feng would kick the box again. Thinking of what he had just done made her heart continue pounding.
"Fine, fine. Let's go. I surrender." Chu Feng helplessly shook his head. He had no choice but to head upstairs with her.
Not long afterward, in the lounge on the upper floor, Lin Lin reported the situation to Director Chen through a secure phone line. To her surprise, Director Chen was even more excited than she was. Before she had even finished speaking, he ordered someone to escort the equipment back.
"Is that really necessary?" Chu Feng complained weakly.
"It absolutely is!" Lin Lin's firm response made Chu Feng feel her excitement as well.
"You don't know how difficult things have been for the country. We started so many years later than the West in technology. Foreign countries imposed technological blockades and joined forces to suppress us. We could only rely on ourselves, feeling our way forward step by step. We took plenty of wrong turns. Now that the country has gradually grown stronger, they're afraid that China's technology will surpass theirs."
It was rare to see Lin Lin looking so serious, and Chu Feng felt somewhat emotional.
Many people now talked about how foreign countries did this and that, but they failed to see just how difficult China's development had been. Life was so much better now than before, yet they did not know how to cherish it.
"Don't worry. Since Origin can be established in China, don't you understand what that means?"
"Of course I do. The country knows too. Why do you think you've been able to quietly mess around for so long, and why Origin Company has had no other troublesome incidents up until now?"
Lin Lin spoke with meaningful implication.
"Wasn't it Director Chen..." Chu Feng asked, puzzled.
"Although the director has considerable influence, he still cannot withstand every source of pressure. In fact, those above started paying attention to you long ago. Origin Company is China's opportunity to catch up to the West. No person or force is allowed to interfere or cause trouble; otherwise, they will be severely punished. Without that, do you think you could live so freely?"
Lin Lin's words made cold sweat break out across Chu Feng's back.
No wonder everything had gone so smoothly for him. So that was why...
Yet his heart felt warm. So they had been looking out for him all along. Giving them the 1nm wafer equipment and fabrication process this time had actually been a test as well. The results had satisfied him. They had not let him down, but he had judged honorable people by his own petty standards.
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