Wang Sheng

Biodata

History

Wang Sheng joined Phantom Immortal Technology as general manager while the company was still building its basic structure. He had worried that Shen Bing might restrict his authority; instead, Shen tasked him with establishing departments for human resources, finance, and sales, and left much of the work to him 30. Wang soon became willing to question Shen's business decisions, including the terms of a major deal with Fang Yuanming 55 56.

As the company grew, Wang handled land negotiations, military-contract discussions, recruitment arrangements, and visiting delegations 179 206 261 519. Shen's absence from day-to-day management remained a source of frustration: Wang repeatedly found himself responsible for major projects while the chairman pursued research or other interests 570 853 1266.

During Shen's reported kidnapping, Wang managed the company's response and publicly threatened retaliation against the organization claiming responsibility. He later told Shen that he had slept only three or four hours since New Year's Eve because he feared trouble at the factory 403 417. Although he worried about possible American restrictions, Shen's long-term confidence strengthened Wang's commitment to stay with the company 418.

Personality

Wang is candid with Shen about deals, workloads, and strategic risks, even when he ultimately carries out Shen's decisions 55 261 438. He is loyal, but not uncritical: after Shen's return, he openly raised the possibility that U.S. policy barriers could obstruct the company's expansion 417 418.

He is also alert to the burden of rapid growth. New projects can make him worry that even the company's strong profits will not keep pace with spending, and he presses Shen for clearer plans when the business needs another source of growth 438 704.

Abilities & Skills

Company Management

• Built the company's initial administrative structure and took on extensive day-to-day management as its operations expanded 30 853 1266.
• Handled the Rongcheng land purchase after its approval, including the contract signing Shen declined to attend 206.
• Advised Shen to create an independent charitable foundation and outlined options for its leadership 924.

Negotiation and Strategy

• Participated in detailed contract negotiations with military logistics representatives 179.
• Challenged an Apple delegation during talks rather than granting its senior vice president special deference 519 520.
• Rejected a vehicle-conversion proposal because licensing the Antigravity Device would expose company technology without a clear benefit 1179.
• Recognized that Shen's spacecraft plans could provoke competition over extraterrestrial resources; he advised secrecy and government cooperation 828.

Public Representation

• Presented the Spirit Vision Type 1 telescope to skeptical reporters and invited them to test a prototype 246.
• Announced the planned ten-million-kilowatt Rongcheng geothermal power station and defended its commercial prospects at a press conference 339 340.
• Received the U.S. commerce secretary at the airport as a deliberate public signal that the visit was taking place 811 812.

Items

• Dragon-Tiger Pill — A reward from Shen Bing that Wang values for its power; by this point, advancement and longevity matter more to him than additional money 1295.

Relationships

• Shen Bing — Chairman and boss. Shen relies on Wang to run the company, grants him broad decision-making authority, and trusts his loyalty and judgment 30 1295.
• Fang Yuanming — Business counterpart. Wang initially questioned Shen's terms in a deal with Fang and later appeared alongside Fang while promoting the company's telescope 55 246.
• Li Zhuoming — Rongcheng official with whom Wang shared the company's geothermal breakthrough 339.

Notable Quotes

“I don't plan on ever leaving Phantom Immortal Technology. Even if you don't want me as general manager anymore, I hope I can stay as an employee long enough to see that day.” 418