Buying a Building on a Whim

The week-long Forum on China-Africa Cooperation has successfully concluded. Zabol, leading a delegation, has successfully completed his state visit and is departing for home.

As for Zhang Yang, he stayed in the Beijing.

In other words, the real person is still here, but the puppet has gone back.

Today, Zhang Yang is adorned with various identities and surrounded by accolades, his fame has reached new heights, and he is a truly sought-after figure.

Riding in a ceremonial car, the accompanying president was received and led the signing of various cooperation agreements between the two countries, totaling hundreds of billions of dollars.

One case after another, one incident after another.

Mr. Zhang's name is already truly renowned and widely known.

For casual dinner parties, we don't even have the right to send out invitations.

Zhang Yang stayed at his Beijing Manor, turning down many dinner invitations he didn't want to attend. Every two or three days, he would occasionally invite a few friends over for a small gathering to pass the time.

"Brother Zhang, your name in Beijing is this..." Li Xingyu gave a thumbs-up, his face full of flattery. "In this vast city of Beijing, who doesn't know your name, Mr. Zhang? My elders always speak highly of you."

Zhang Yang smiled but didn't say anything.

Li Xingyu's elders, who had also held high positions, gave him a scathing compliment, which certainly carried considerable weight.

There's a saying, "Transcending the Five Elements and existing outside the Three Realms," and he's already grasped that point... Although he's omnipresent within the circle, he can also transcend it, rise above it, and be unbound by ordinary rules.

What is his reliance? His status and position in the Gangge Republic? The cooperation between the two countries that he alone can influence? Or... does it stem from himself?

Perhaps both...

"By the way, the Gangge Republic is a huge market, full of opportunities and everything is waiting to be rebuilt. If you're interested, let's talk. Don't complain later that Brother Zhang didn't include you guys."

"Brother, how could I dare..." Li Xingyu hurriedly said, then his expression turned to ecstasy, "Brother Zhang, I... I do have an idea. To be honest, without you, I wouldn't dare to go even if you gave me a hundred lives, but as long as you say the word, I'd risk my life for it."

He had long known that Zhang Yang's status in the Gangge Republic had reached an unbelievable level; it was said that many of the cooperation agreements between China and Congo were signed under his leadership.

There's a saying that Brother Zhang doesn't dare to say about other Africa countries.

However, the Gangge Republic is absolutely safe.

The thought of countless opportunities and wealth waiting for him to discover filled Li Xingyu with ecstatic joy.

"You trust me that much?" Zhang Yang smiled. "Don't worry about it, it's guaranteed."

The vast Gangge Republic, with an area of over two million square kilometers, a population of over one hundred million, and various nascent industries, is a land with boundless potential.

Making some money for Li Xingyu and his group is just a matter of lifting a finger.

A moment later, Zhang Yang answered the phone.

"You've arrived? Everyone's here? Okay, come in."

"Brother, I'll go first then, you go ahead with your work." Li Xingyu quickly got up and tactfully took his leave.

"Hmm." Zhang Yang waved his hand, not trying to stop him.

A short while later, Li Xingyu left the villa and walked in the garden, preparing to get his car.

I looked up and saw two girls walking towards me.

The two girls were wearing sunglasses and masks, only their fair chins were visible.

"Huh?" Li Xingyu stopped and turned around to follow the two people into the villa. For some reason, he felt that these two people looked somewhat familiar.

"Could it be some celebrity from somewhere?"

He muttered something to himself, but lost interest in investigating further.

So what if they're celebrities?

Given Brother Zhang's current status and position, it would be a piece of cake for him to call a few top-tier players over for ranked matches on the weekend.

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There was no one else inside the villa.

The two girls took off their masks and sunglasses one after the other, revealing two completely different faces.

One face is fresh and elegant, the other is as innocent as a deer.

It was Tian Chuxi and Ouyang Feifei, who had already joined the same company.

The two of them stared at the tall figure not far ahead, and simultaneously stopped and held their breath, watching from afar.

The figure turned around, revealing an overwhelming display of handsome human charm.

"You've arrived?" Zhang Yang slightly opened his arms to welcome them.

"Young Master Zhang..." Ouyang Feifei called softly, then ran over and threw herself into his arms.

Standing still, Tian Chuxi blinked, bit her lip, and stepped forward to hug Zhang Yang.

Zhang Yang was surrounded by two women, one a beautiful and sweet-voiced star in the music industry, and the other a rising starlet in the Chinese entertainment industry. This feeling naturally gave him a more extraordinary sense of accomplishment than having ordinary beauties on his left and right.

Later that evening, on the terrace, the two lay in Zhang Yang's arms, chatting quietly about everyday things.

"Ouyang Feifei, you want to develop in the film and television industry, but don't be in a hurry. You should act in a few movies first to practice your acting skills. When you're ready, I'll arrange an all-star cast for you and find Director Zhang or Director Feng." Zhang Yang stroked Ouyang Feifei's long hair like he was petting a cat or a dog.

"Huh? Really?!" Ouyang Feifei looked up excitedly. "Then can we go find Wang..."

"Oh, you like something more artsy, right?" Zhang Yang smiled. "Sure, let's find Glasses King then."

How could Zhang Yang make empty promises? What he just said and promised might seem like a pipe dream to others, but for him, the CEO of Beijing, it was just a matter of making a small talk.

Having wealth and connections can accomplish many things.

With wealth as vast as the ocean and connections that reach the heavens, there is nothing in this world that he cannot accomplish.

Ouyang Feifei was overjoyed and immediately kissed him in a way that was very ingratiating.

Tian Chuxi nestled against Zhang Yang's chest, pursed her lips, and remained silent, letting his hand roam and explore her body.

"Chu Xi?" Zhang Yang asked.

Tian Chuxi hummed softly twice.

Ouyang Feifei, her doe eyes sparkling, smiled and said, "Young Master Zhang, Sister Chu Xi be jealous, but I think you must have a good plan for her."

"Yes, I do," Zhang Yang said with a smile, "But why is my back a little sore?"

He laughed as he lay down.

Before long, instead of feeling any grasping, pressing, or kneading on his back, he suddenly felt a warm and soft sensation.

Strands of black hair fell down beside her ears.

"Now, Mr. Zhang, that's right." Tian Chuxi's soft murmur rang in his ears.

Zhang Yang knew that Tian Chuxi was not like Ouyang Feifei; their personalities were completely different.

Ouyang Feifei has a lively personality and is not at all reserved in front of me. She is quite uninhibited and can act like a puppy whenever she wants. The passionate and unrestrained nature of a young girl is fully displayed in her.

Tian Chuxi is a bit more reserved; she really couldn't be that shameless.

"You..." Zhang Yang felt the delicate body leaning against his back, "Last time I suddenly discovered that you have a real talent for live performance, so I plan to invite a famous artist to create an album tailored for you, and then, once the hype is built up, I'll arrange a tour for you."

For a full-time actor, going on a tour is obviously absurd...

However, Zhang Yang knew that Tian Chuxi had a god-level live performance buff given by the system, which could only be fully displayed at a concert.

No need, that would be such a waste.

In this way, Ouyang Feifei pursued a career in film and television, while Tian Chuxi focused on music.

Given time, the two could be considered stars in film, television, and music.

"I... can I really do it?" Tian Chuxi was slightly taken aback and said softly.

"Give it a try. If it doesn't work, I'll arrange something else for you." Zhang Yang smiled as he stood up and pulled Tian Chuxi into his arms. "You've come all this way to join my company. If I don't make you a top-tier star, wouldn't I be breaking my promise?"

Ouyang Feifei snuggled into his arms, sharing in his affection.

No one questioned Zhang Yang's words.

His current status and influence are so high that they are beyond comprehension.

His entry into the domestic entertainment industry is like a game of cat and mouse, a complete disruption.

In fact, Zhang Yang never put any real effort into the so-called entertainment industry; it was all just something he did casually, occasionally dabbling in it.

"I believe everything you say." Upon hearing this, Tian Chuxi's eyes immediately softened.

She tilted her head back and gave her a hot, passionate kiss.

That night, the two stayed at Zhang Yang's place.

The sisters Tian Chuxi and Ouyang Feifei were completely honest with each other, and in order to please Zhang Yang, they agreed that Zhang Yang wouldn't wear anything.

In a sense, they had a life-or-death bond.

Calling each other sisters is a bit old-fashioned, but from this moment on, their relationship is indeed no longer the same.

Looking ahead, when the entertainment industry is being reviewed, and it's discussed who among the female stars are just superficial friends and who have genuine friendships, Tian Chuxi and Ouyang Feifei will definitely be on the list.

As for the reason, no one knows the origin.

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The next morning, the van drove into the Beijing Manor.

The two women, well-disguised, gave Zhang Yang a deep hug goodbye and threw themselves back into their work. This time, with Zhang Yang protecting them, great success was just around the corner.

Zhang Yang, of course, was not idle either.

The AI 2.0 we've obtained from the system should also be taken out and gradually digested and applied.

Of course, you can't get fat in one bite.

After digesting the technology, he will definitely need to store it up and gradually release the product. He's not foolish enough to launch a groundbreaking product all at once.

As for what the first product is...

Half a month later

Zhang Yang sat in his newly purchased detached office building in Wangjing, gazing at the Beijing skyline as his thoughts wandered.

In the past two weeks, he mainly did a few things.

First, they bought this standalone office building in the heart of Wangjing. The building has a total floor area of less than 40,000 square meters and more than ten floors, costing a total of over one billion yuan.

As for why not rent...

Is it necessary?

He currently earns tens of billions annually and has assets worth hundreds of billions. And that's just on the surface. In essence, the entire Gangge Republic is his backing. If he wanted to, he could double his assets and income in no time, but he's just too lazy to do it.

Anyway, I can't spend all the money.

As for this building, what's a few billion dollars to buy a building?

This building will serve as the headquarters of his future artificial intelligence company. As for the company name, it will naturally be part of the Cloud Sea Group, called Cloud Sea Group Cloud Sea Technology.

Second, recruit people and build a core artificial intelligence team.

He has already instructed his family office to handle this matter, and the top headhunters in the market have probably also received the task and begun to poach those top artificial intelligence algorithm experts.

Recently, the results have been quite remarkable.

Cloud Sea Technology, which has moved into this building, is gradually perfecting its internal structure. It's only a matter of time before it's fully completed.

Third, he personally mastered the AI 2.0 technology he obtained from the system's gift pack.

If the AI technology he obtained from the system is version 2.0, then the world's most advanced AI technology today is at most version 0.1. To reach the level he possesses, it would require continuous improvement and iteration every year, and it might take at least twenty years to catch up.

Even with his super brain, which had been further enhanced and developed by the intermediate gene serum, it took him a great deal of effort over the past two weeks to fully grasp the technology.

Even now, he is still somewhat immersed in that breathtaking ocean of technology.

"The direction of the first product..." he murmured to himself.

There are countless artificial intelligence tools on the market.

If he wants to break through the encirclement using conventional methods, then the product he releases must have a significant advantage; otherwise, it would be too conspicuous and would not conform to the idea of gradual progress.

Then we need to use a surprise attack to win.

He randomly opened his phone, and an AI-generated video caught his eye.

The video started off okay, but gradually it started to clip through and become distorted. Later on, the plot twists became wildly imaginative, and users in the comments section were just watching it for fun.

[It's always like this, the old lady starts chatting, and then suddenly she starts riding her motorcycle, and it explodes...]

[The generated image is barely acceptable, but the arms always look weird, which is a flaw...]

Zhang Yang read on, lost in thought.

In fact, with the artificial intelligence technology he possesses, he doesn't even need to use technology that is twenty years ahead; a few years ahead is enough to achieve a level of realism that is indistinguishable from the real thing.

What does it mean to pass off a fake as real?

Generate an image or video that perfectly matches the description.

Furthermore, the visuals are detailed, realistic, and logically consistent.

It can even go so far as to seamlessly generate a long video based on a single description.

Even... if he wants to.

Even a movie would do...

"How about we start with this tool?"

The first tool released doesn't need to be revolutionary; it just needs to be slightly more advanced than all similar AI video generation tools currently on the market.

Later on, more powerful features and new products can be released as appropriate.

By iterating in this way, each product release will have an advantage over current products on the market, and the company will naturally develop a unique advantage in the field of artificial intelligence.

Even to grow bigger and stronger, even to expand into the world's number one artificial intelligence company.

It goes without saying that it has the world's largest market capitalization.

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Within just one month, Cloud Sea Technology began to gain a reputation in the industry.

It's not that they released any groundbreaking product.

Instead, they poached talent...

Whether it's the price offered to headhunters or the compensation package for those they poach, it's practically the highest in the industry, showcasing their deep pockets.

This has caused quite a stir in the entire domestic artificial intelligence community.