Technology dominance starts with learning machines

Chapter 119 Who turned on the automatic lock of my eyes?

Inside a skyscraper that soars into the sky in the Magic City.

In a spacious and bright office, sunlight shines through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows onto the smooth floor, reflecting a golden color.

A mature woman in exquisite professional attire was elegantly holding a cup of steaming coffee and taking a sip.

The movements are smooth and flowing, showing calmness and composure.

Wang Xue raised her head slightly and asked casually, as if she was talking about an insignificant matter, "What did the headquarters say?"

The head of the branch standing opposite Wang Xue raised his eyebrows slightly, with a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

Then he said slowly, "The headquarters asked us to acquire the neuron connection technology of Zhilifang Technology. If it is not possible, we must get the product distribution rights in other regions anyway."

Hearing this, the mature Wang Xue couldn't help but burst out laughing as if she had heard an extremely absurd joke.

That laughter was full of sarcasm and disdain.

"The people at the headquarters are so naive and cute."

Acquire the technology of Zhilifang Technology? That's easy to say. It's an old hen that lays golden eggs continuously. Who would be so stupid as to give away such precious technology? "

"People at headquarters can see the value of this technology, but the people who developed it can't see it?"

"If I remember correctly, there was a rumor on the Internet that Zhilifang Technology was researching virtual reality. If that's true, they would be even less likely to sell the technology."

As she spoke, Wang Xue shook her head slightly. As the vice president of the domestic branch of the headquarters, Wang Xue really couldn't agree with the headquarters' idea.

However, the man's next words were like a bombshell, which made Wang Xue stand there in a daze and fall into deep silence.

"The bottom line given by the headquarters for purchasing technology is 100 billion." The man paused and emphasized, "US dollars!"

Wang Xue almost dropped the cup of coffee in her hand.

Her originally calm face froze in an instant, replaced by a look of astonishment and disbelief.

This silence seemed to have substance, so silence that it was "deafening".

Converted according to the current exchange rate, this is more than 70 billion!

At first glance, 70 billion does not seem to be an astronomical figure compared to those large companies whose market capitalizations are often in the hundreds of billions or even trillions.

But in reality, there is a world of difference between the two.

To be precise, it is not a concept at all.

Take Zhilifang Technology for example. As long as Zhilifang Technology plans to go public, it will not be difficult for its market value to soar to an astonishing level overnight with its advanced technology and broad development prospects.

This is the charm of market value, which represents the market's estimate of the company's future potential.

But what the headquarters provides is real cash flow!
In today's era where cash is king, this is a completely different concept.

In the past, when doing business, you could take the goods first after placing an order, and even pay after the goods were sold out.

But what about now? You have to pay first before you can order, otherwise, forget about it!
The importance of cash is self-evident.

"Ten billion US dollars! The headquarters is really willing to spend a lot of money." Wang Xue muttered to herself absentmindedly, with a hint of confusion in her eyes.

For a moment, Wang Xue was a little confused about the shareholders at the headquarters.

The man also nodded slightly and couldn't help but sigh:
"This is really unlike the headquarters' usual style."

"In the past, the headquarters would use any means necessary to obtain certain technologies and patents, including all kinds of shady means, and would never show mercy." "Now that they are suddenly discussing acquisitions in such a formal manner, it can only mean one thing."

The two of them looked at each other as if they had a telepathic connection, and spoke almost at the same time:
“Smart Cube Technology does have cooperation with the military.”

Only this possibility can explain why the headquarters would abandon the methods they used in the past and instead choose this most conventional and open way of business competition.

In the sun-filled office, the two were silent for a long time, and the air seemed to be frozen.

After a long while, Wang Xue slowly spoke, breaking the silence: "I'll go tomorrow."

“If nothing unexpected happens, several other competitors will also approach Zhilifang Technology to discuss cooperation tomorrow.

To be honest, although 100 billion US dollars is a huge amount and sounds very tempting, in my opinion, the boss behind Zhilifang Technology is unlikely to sell the technology. "

The man frowned slightly when he heard this, and asked in confusion, "Why? Isn't the boss of Zhilifang Technology a young man who just graduated? Logically speaking, he shouldn't have such a strong resistance to money."

"Come on, those are just ordinary young people you're talking about."

Wang Xue shrugged helplessly, with a glimmer of wisdom in her eyes. "I just said that they should really be researching virtual reality technology, and neuron connection technology is a derivative technology."

"If that's the case, why would someone cut off their own path?"

"If you don't believe me, you will know the result tomorrow, right?"

Wang Xue sighed softly and continued, "I'm afraid now that I won't even be able to get into other people's houses."

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At the same time, in the smart prosthetics store of Zhilifang Technology, Wu Wenbin stood in the corridor on the second floor and looked down. He saw that the crowd downstairs who had originally come just to watch the fun gradually dispersed, and most of those who stayed were customers who really had needs.

Although there were still many people in the store, it was at least not as scary as it was in the morning.

Seeing this scene, Wu Wenbin finally breathed a sigh of relief, and his tense nerves relaxed.

Only then did he feel a little hungry, so he picked up the lunch box beside him and started eating.

On the other side, Li Pingan, who had just returned to the company after lunch, strode into the office.

When Secretary Zhang Feng saw the boss coming in, she stood up suddenly as if by reflex.

Something was wobbling and I felt a little dizzy.

Li Pingan couldn't help but mutter to himself when he saw this scene.

Hmm...? Who turned on the automatic locking of my eyes?

Li Ping'an thought silently in his heart, but his face remained expressionless. He just glanced at her and quickly looked away.

Li Ping'an, who knew that Zhang Feng always behaved like this, knew that he had something to report.

So Li Pingan asked directly: "What's the matter?"

"Boss, we received several calls from well-known medical device companies today. They all asked if you have time to discuss cooperation tomorrow." Zhang Feng replied quickly, with a hint of nervousness in his tone.

Hearing this, Li Ping'an narrowed his eyes slightly, and a hint of vigilance flashed in his eyes.

Since the end of the press conference, these companies have not made any small moves. Instead, they started by discussing cooperation. What is this new trick?

(End of this chapter)