From the 7th Steel Company to the Synthetic Division

Chen Jun and Chief Gao were so engrossed in their conversation that they completely forgot about the time.

I only realized it was past nine o'clock after I hung up the phone.

At this point, Chen Jun was still unaware of the problem and was thinking about writing out the plan as soon as possible. He immediately prepared to open his suitcase to get paper and pen.

But after getting up and taking a couple of steps, I suddenly remembered that I had already made plans to see a movie with someone tonight.

"Oh no, I made an appointment with Qiuxue, but I completely forgot about it. I definitely won't be able to finish the proposal tonight. I need to call and explain right away."

Chen Jun didn't want to lose his "wife" just because of his own actions.

As he grabbed the key and headed out of the room, he called Liao Qiuxue. He had barely reached the hotel lobby when the phone was answered after ringing less than five times.

This proves that Liao Qiuxue had been holding her phone the whole time, waiting for Chen Jun to call.

"Qiuxue, I'm so sorry, I'm really sorry. I had some urgent business to attend to, and it was quite complicated and took a long time. I missed our agreed time, I'm really sorry."

Chen Jun admitted that he was in the wrong for standing someone up and apologized very sincerely.

Even if Liao Qiuxue scolds him a few times, he can accept it completely.

However, Liao Qiuxue's reaction was unexpected. She didn't hold a grudge like an ordinary woman; instead, she remained very calm and wasn't angry at all.

"I'm used to it. Who told you to be such a busy person like Chen?"

Liao Qiuxue made a few teasing remarks with a smile, but seemingly worried that Chen Jun might feel pressured, she quickly changed the subject, saying, "I've already bought tickets for the next showing. If you take a taxi over now, you should have enough time."

I'm currently to the right of the movie theater, in a coffee shop called "Tranquil Breeze," by the window. You'll see me when you take a taxi here.

I'm not angry or anxious; I can understand.

They even bought tickets for the next show in advance and chose a quiet spot to wait patiently.

Everything Liao Qiuxue demonstrated and the way she handled things was impeccable, perfectly embodying the meaning of being reasonable and understanding.

No man wouldn't love a woman like that.

Chen Jun was the same.

"Looks like I, Chen, have hit the jackpot this time and can snag one of those legendary wives from other people's families, haha."

Chen Jun was genuinely happy. After hanging up the phone, he was lucky enough to get an empty taxi, which allowed him to smoothly complete the transfer.

Ten minutes later.

Chen Jun arrived at the tranquil Wind Cafe, got out of the car and looked out the window to look for the person. Right there, he spotted that serene smiling face.

At this moment, Chen Jun was truly moved; it was the first time in his life that he had felt his heart flutter.

Even the thought of getting married popped into my head.

Liao Qiuxue was stood up for more than an hour, but she was able to completely understand Chen Jun and did not show any emotion. The first thing she saw when they met was a warm smile.

Chen Jun was truly moved by that smile, and his mind and body were completely out of control.

She was completely absorbed in the date.

Although the date was late, it had an even better effect, and the excitement between the two of them was even more intense than before.

The barrier between them became as thin as a cicada's wing.

It could be exposed at any time.

Liao Qiuxue bought tickets for a romance movie. After watching it, the two, who were already feeling emotional, were further intensified by the movie's plot.

So, late at night after watching the movie, I was walking along the street.

With the help of the pitch-black atmosphere, Chen Jun became bolder than usual. While chatting, he casually reached out and grabbed Liao Qiuxue's smooth little hand.

Driven by her nervous instincts, Liao Qiuxue immediately tried to pull her hand out.

Unfortunately, it's impossible to draw it.

Chen Jun's hands were as if they were glued together; he didn't grip Liao Qiuxue's hand very tightly, but it was impossible for him to easily pull it away.

Moreover, Liao Qiuxue's reaction was merely instinctive; she didn't actually want to struggle.

Ever since.

Liao Qiuxue, who had tried to move twice without success, raised her eyes slightly to look at Chen Jun's face, only to see Chen Jun with an expression that said, "I don't know, it has nothing to do with me."

"You're quite the actor!"

Liao Qiuxue chuckled and cursed inwardly, but simply let Chen Jun hold her hand, enjoying the wonderful feeling of being led by a man for the first time in her life.

Chen Jun succeeded on his first try, and he felt both happy and proud.

Holding hands, chatting and strolling aimlessly, we found a roadside late-night food stall when we got tired and sat down to enjoy a different kind of nightlife.

After finishing their late-night snack, they walked back to the movie theater and got into Liao Qiuxue's car to go home.

First, take Chen Jun to the hotel and ask him to go there first and then go back on his own.

Although the two ultimately failed to watch the sunrise together and went their separate ways, their relationship had made a breakthrough, and Chen Jun was very satisfied.

Chen Jun had no way of knowing what Liao Qiuxue would think or whether she would reminisce about the night after their romantic date.

However, Chen Jun knew exactly what he was going to do tonight.

Starting tonight, he'll have to work like a beast of burden.

The sooner the development plan for the command system is written, the sooner Chief Gao can take it to the theater command for discussion and research, which could potentially initiate the plan sooner and allow the system to be developed sooner.

and so.

Chen Jun's time is very precious right now.

In order to write the plan in the shortest possible time, Chen Jun had to bring out the spirit and will of special operations and drastically reduce his rest time over the next few days.

And starting tonight, I'll only need to sleep one or two hours a day.

Chen Jun stayed up all night writing research and development plans, writing from 11 p.m. until dawn before going to sleep. He slept for two hours, then got up to eat breakfast and continued working after breakfast.

I sent Liao Qiuxue two text messages this morning, roughly saying that I would be very busy for the next two days, and that I would contact her after I finished here.

Liao Qiuxue seems to be deeply in love now, as she seems to be glued to her phone all day long.

Chen Jun had barely sent the message when he received a reply in less than five seconds: "As long as you don't suddenly disappear again, you're a good busy man, haha."

Liao Qiuxue's reply was very lively, which shows that she was in a very good mood.

The reason why Liao Qiuxue could understand Chen Jun in this way was because she was a smart woman; she knew what Chen Jun was busy with.

He also knew how significant this digital command system he had developed was to Chen Jun.

Two years ago, Chen Jun told Liao Qiuxue that he would give her a big opening order. Liao Qiuxue wasn't stupid; she knew immediately that it was this command system.

Since the digital command system is very important to Chen Jun, he must have a lot to do.

Liao Qiuxue, as a modern woman who returned from studying abroad and possesses a relatively independent mindset, naturally knows what men need. At a time when Chen Jun needs his time most, not bothering him and delaying his work is the best course of action.

Liao Qiuxue's understanding and sensible nature made Chen Jun increasingly satisfied. The fatigue from staying up all night disappeared, and he continued to devote himself wholeheartedly to his work.

All I did all day was eat and work, and I slept no more than three hours a day.

Chen Jun spent three whole days working on a detailed plan that integrated all the relevant information about the digital command system, including its connections, functions, value, impact on the military, and how to achieve cooperation between the military and civilian sectors.

Then he called Chief Gao and told him that the plan had been written.

Over the past three days, Chief Gao has also been collecting information and data related to the command system. Since there was nothing available domestically, he had to look for information from foreign sources.

The more materials he reviewed and the better he understood the command system, the more interested Chief Gao became.

The digital command system proposed by Chen Jun thus gained increasing value in Chief Gao's mind, becoming his "precious treasure" that kept him up at night.

In order to get the precious item as soon as possible, Chief Gao ordered Chen Jun to rent a car and send it directly to the Capital Theater Command headquarters.

He also took a car to the Capital Theater Command at the same time. The two met outside the gate of the Capital Theater Command headquarters. After receiving the information, Chief Gao went directly into the theater command.

The main feature is seamless integration.

Chief Gao's idea and efficiency were exactly what Chen Jun wanted.

Not only did Chen Jun want to finish things quickly, but more importantly, the Capital Military Region was located in the HD District, and Zhongguancun, where Chen Jun was currently stationed, was also in the HD District.

It won't take Chen Jun long to get there by car, even if there's traffic, it won't take more than half an hour.

The fifth day of my vacation.

Chen Jun deliberately stayed a little late, setting off around 8 a.m. and arriving at the Capital Theater Command's headquarters before 9 a.m., waiting for Commander Gao across the street from the gate.

You definitely can't stay at the main gate of the compound; it's a restricted area, and you're not allowed to get close without a permit.

Commander Gao rushed over from the military region headquarters. Even though he set off very early, leaving around 8 a.m., he was a little later than Chen Jun.

As agreed between the two, Chen Jun handed the plan, which was in a file bag, directly to Chief Gao through the window.

"You should stay in this area for the next few days. You might need to come over in person, since you're the one who knows this best."

Chief Gao specifically instructed Chen Jun that this matter was extremely important.

“I’ve been handling business in the HD district these past few days, so I don’t need to leave this place. However, I’ve only taken seven days off, and normally I should be heading back to report for duty tomorrow,” Chen Jun said, expressing his concerns.

"This is a small matter, I'll help you solve it. Just stay here and focus on this matter first."

Commander Gao resolved Chen Jun's concerns with a single sentence, then gave him a few more instructions before instructing the driver to drive straight to the gate of the war zone's base.

"Hopefully the proposal will be approved soon."

Chen Jun has done all he could; now he can only leave the rest to fate.

After watching Chief Gao's car disappear through the gate of the compound, Chen Jun took a taxi back to his hotel and began to plan ahead for what was to come.

A digital command system is essential, and Chen Jun must develop it no matter what.

If the war zone approves his plan and is willing to cooperate in allocating funds and providing materials and components to develop the laboratory, that would be the outcome Chen Jun most wants to see.

Besides this ideal outcome, Chen Jun also had to prepare for the worst-case scenario.

That is, the theater command did not approve the development plan and did not intend to cooperate with the military to set up a laboratory to develop Chen Jun's digital command system.

In this case.

Chen Jun could only take the final path.

That means he'll personally fund it. Chen Jun also believes that the old man, with his military background, would definitely not refuse if asked to spend a few million to develop the command system.

after all.

Despite having invested over 20 million yuan and still not producing any finished products, Mr. Chen didn't even flinch the entire time with "Dajiang Company."

Chen Zhenhua had no reason to refuse if he were asked to invest a few million more in the military.

Not to mention, after listening to Chen Jun's "foresight," the Chen family group was able to make arrangements in advance for China's accession to the World Trade Organization in 2000.

Now that China has indeed joined the WTO, the Chen family, thanks to their early planning, has already made a fortune.

Taking out a few million is nothing to them.

It's nothing serious.

Because Chen Jun was determined to develop a command system, even if the military didn't, he would do it privately, so he could plan ahead for recruiting soldiers.

There are really not many top-tier programmers in China who can reach the level of architect.

Chen Jun's first target was Lei Jun.

Unfortunately, although Lei Jun is very capable in many aspects, he is now the CEO of Kingsoft Software, which means he is destined not to be able to fully help Chen Jun with development.

Unless Lei Jun leaves Kingsoft and no longer serves as a senior executive in the company.

This operation is very difficult.

Chen Jun does have a plan, but he can't guarantee it will work.

Therefore, considering all factors, Lei Jun could only be considered as a backup or a leader responsible for coordinating the project.

For the command system to be developed on schedule, it needs the support of several key figures.

Liao Qiuxue can be considered one.

But it's not enough.

In 1994, Computer Weekly selected the top ten programmers of China's first generation, and the other nine were also top candidates.

Among them, Yan Yuanchao, Zhu Chongjun, Wu Xiaojun, and Wang Jiangmin have not founded any companies or become senior executives in any companies.

He was Chen Jun's preferred candidate.

However, Chen Jun was not familiar with these four people, and it was simply impossible for him to get them to help him develop the command system.

Therefore, Chen Jun thought of Lei Jun, who owed him a favor and whom he already knew.

Lei Jun has been working in Zhongguancun for so many years, and he was also one of the top ten first-generation programmers, so he must be very familiar with these people.

As long as Lei Jun takes the lead and Chen Jun uses the name of the Chen Group, they will definitely be able to get them to come out.

For these highly talented programmers, Chen Jun's identity in the military was meaningless; it was the Chen Group, with assets exceeding one billion, that held sufficient appeal for them.

Chen Jun has made all the preparations; all that's left is to put them into action.

The first thing...

It involved calling Lei Jun and inviting him out for dinner. (End of Chapter)