After rebirth, I became a great master

Chapter 388 Dr. Zhou's Grandeur
Zhang Chaoyang didn't take Zhou Haoran's flaunted campus card seriously.

Tsinghua University has it too!
Zhou Haoran laughed and said, "Mr. Zhang, you don't understand, do you? Tsinghua University also has a campus card, but it's completely different. Tsinghua's campus card is a magnetic stripe card. Mine is a smart card."

Zhang Chaoyang asked, "Is there a difference?"

Zhou Haoran took a campus card, turned it over to show him, and said, "Look here, there's an embedded radio frequency chip. With this chip, there are many more application scenarios."

Zhang Chaoyang then understood what it meant. He had used this kind of card when he was a postdoctoral researcher at MIT.

One card can be used for multiple purposes, which is indeed very convenient.

"Smart cards, huh? They should be more widespread. In the US, public transport cards can also be used to pay for the subway. Gas station cards can be used for gas or shopping... Aren't they the kind of smart cards you're talking about?"

Zhang Chaoyang is indeed a man of great experience and knowledge.

Zhou Haoran smiled and said, "Yes, that's it. Technology can change the world, but first and foremost, it must change people's lives."

Zhang Chaoyang nodded. "That's good. I'll ask Tsinghua University about it later. Universities should be doing some cutting-edge work."

Zhou Haoran slowly said, "I have already developed the project, and the results are quite good. The repetitive development at Tsinghua University will waste a lot of research funds."

"Ok?"

Zhang Chaoyang opened his eyes wide, vaguely understanding what he meant.

Zhou Haoran said seriously, "President Guo is here, so I can't say anything carelessly. Our campus card project will soon be in cooperation with the Chinese University of Hong Kong, providing them with technical support. I believe that we should not only help our compatriots in Hong Kong, but also help all universities in the mainland! Fudan University's motto is 'The sun and moon shine brightly, day after day,' which means that our school should become the light of society, shining as brightly as the sun and moon."

Upon hearing this, Vice Principal Guo's expression changed slightly.

He hadn't had much contact with Zhou Haoran before.

I've only heard that he's a legend.

Upon seeing it now, it is indeed extraordinary!

Zhang Chaoyang also realized he had underestimated this kid. "You want to share your campus card program?"

“That’s certainly the idea,” Zhou Haoran sighed. “The country is in dire need of development, and money is needed in all aspects. I’ve already developed the campus card, so why should other universities invest in developing it again? Technological advancements should be made more widely available as soon as possible.”

Zhang Chaoyang's eyes were different. "That's right. It's not worth reinventing the wheel. It's just a pity that many people, once they have made a technological breakthrough, would rather hide it away than let others learn it."

"President Guo, I'd like to share our school's campus card system with every university in China for free. What do you think?"

Zhou Haoran did not have the authority to make this decision.

This is a project he developed using the school's resources and funding; the property rights belong to the school.

Vice Principal Guo didn't dare to make a decision on his own, and vaguely said, "Personally, I would definitely support it."

Zhou Haoran said, "I think we should issue a wide invitation. All universities across the country should be included. Anyone who is interested can come to our school to inspect the campus card. Anyone who wants to introduce it can do so. Fudan University should set an example."

Upon hearing this, Vice Principal Guo was intrigued. This would be a tremendous honor for the school and its leaders. "I will bring up your suggestion in the principal's office later," he said.

“Smart card technology like this was already being promoted in Europe and America a decade ago. If we fail to share our technological achievements and continue to cling to our own interests, the technological gap between us and Europe and America will widen even further.”

Zhou Haoran looked righteous and awe-inspiring.

He also had his own ulterior motives.

Campus card technology isn't actually that difficult. Universities like Tsinghua, Peking University, Zhejiang University, and Nankai University could easily develop it if they set up a research group. If they can't, they can buy it from abroad and modify it.

This will result in a wide variety of campus cards.

The radio frequency chips and card reading devices purchased will be different.

This caused chaos in the market.

If all universities across the country were to use the free campus card developed by Zhou Haoran, they would all need to use Mikron's RFID chips and corresponding card readers. As the general agent for Greater China, Ji Yingyang would have to place orders with all universities.

Zhang Chaoyang was somewhat impressed by the young man's perspective and said with emotion, "It's like this, I went to study in the United States ten years ago. Back then, public transportation cards were already being used for payment. A while ago, I took the subway in the capital, and it still had paper tickets."

Zhou Haoran solemnly declared, "Therefore, campus cards must be widely adopted! The digitalization of daily life should begin on campus!"

Vice Principal Guo was filled with excitement.

It wasn't that I was influenced by Zhou Haoran.

It's not because of their own interests.

He's just been promoted to vice principal and needs to show some achievements!

Isn’t this coming?
Vice Principal Guo was very happy. Seeing that it was almost noon, he insisted on taking Zhou Haoran and Zhang Chaoyang to the cafeteria for lunch.

They even invited several school leaders to join them for a proper discussion!
Zhou Haoran agreed, so Zhang Chaoyang couldn't refuse.

The meals for leaders in the canteen are quite good.

They all cook in private kitchens run by master chefs, and the ingredients are different from those used by regular students.

This Vice Principal Guo took over Zhang Xuezhen's work and became the head of logistics.

The cafeteria was his sphere of influence.

Zhou Haoran didn't stand on ceremony at all, and said with a smile, "Principal Guo, this small private room is quite nice. We students aren't allowed to dine on the third floor, are we?"

"The third floor is the reception center, mainly for receiving VIPs. Students don't have reception work, so they don't need it."

Vice Principal Guo offered an explanation. It was very high-sounding and plausible.

Many school leaders come to the third floor, not for official receptions. The hospitality here is better than many large hotels outside, and the key is that it's all paid for with public funds, so there's no need to go through the invoice reimbursement process.

Zhou Haoran occasionally eats at school, and he doesn't want to eat leftover student meals with the poor students. "Principal Guo, I usually have a lot of academic exchanges... Look, President Zhang is here today too. I also have dealings with many business entrepreneurs."

Vice Principal Guo slapped his thigh. "Oh dear, I'd completely forgotten. It's alright, I'll talk to them about it later! This third floor absolutely has to be open to you!"

Zhang Chaoyang remained silent.

He twitched the corner of his mouth.

He thought to himself that this kid wasn't entirely harmless.

After serving.

Vice Principal Guo also ordered a bottle of red wine.

They inquired about the purpose of Mr. Zhang's visit.

Zhang Chaoyang didn't hide anything, saying he wanted to develop a Chinese version of email so that more people could enjoy the convenience of the information superhighway. Current email systems are all in English and can only send messages in English.

Language barriers alone prevent many people from accessing the internet.

Vice Principal Guo smiled and said, "President Zhang, you've come to the right person. Dr. Zhou Haoran is the most knowledgeable expert on the Internet here, and he enjoys a high reputation in the academic field!"

Zhang Chaoyang looked at Zhou Haoran and said, "Yes, that's why I made a special trip to Fudan University."

Zhou Haoran didn't hesitate, "It's just an email, I'll make it!"

"Really?"

Zhang Chaoyang immediately became excited.

He is a star entrepreneur, hailed as the number one figure in China's internet industry, and he must produce some tangible results.

"Ah."

Zhou Haoran nodded.

Zhang Chaoyang became worried again and said awkwardly, "I don't have the money to pay your fees."

Zhou Haoran smiled and said, "Free!"

"Great!" Zhang Chaoyang's face flushed with excitement as he raised his wine glass. "Dr. Zhou, if there's anything you need in the future, just let me know!"

Zhou Haoran touched his lips to Zhang's, took a small sip, and said slowly, "Mr. Zhang, didn't you say you had already developed the email service?"

Zhang Chaoyang sighed, "Yes, it's been developed, but there are still many problems that can't be solved."

“Okay, send me the finished product, and I’ll debug and modify it.” Zhou Haoran made a new request, “However, I’m not just helping you.”

"Hmm?" Zhang Chaoyang raised an eyebrow. "Who else?"

Zhou Haoran said calmly, "Our country's internet industry."

Zhang Chaoyang didn't react for a moment.

Zhou Haoran said, "Mr. Zhang, as you just mentioned, there's a shortage of email addresses in China, and most people use foreign email addresses. This is actually very dangerous. Many people use email to transmit important information, which makes it easy for foreign companies to obtain it."

"Safety is indeed a major concern."

Zhang Chaoyang wholeheartedly agreed.

Zhou Haoran continued, "Therefore, promoting the localization of email is an inevitable path. Compared to operating systems and chip engineering, email is much easier to implement. But I can't just help you alone."

"You mean..."

Zhang Chaoyang opened his eyes wide, as if he understood.

Zhou Haoran said in a deep voice, "Just like the campus card, I didn't create the campus card project to profit from it or pursue any fame or medals. I want to promote the country's digitalization process, and I'm willing to share the campus card project with all universities for free. The same goes for email; I will share the email project so that more internet entrepreneurs can rely on my core code to start their internet companies!"

To put it simply, it's open source.

Simply saying it's open source is a bit low-class.

Saying something grand and inspiring is more likely to move people.

"You're going to give it away for free?"

Zhang Chaoyang felt a chill run down his spine. He was still hoping to use Dr. Zhou's connections to develop the first email service in China.

Zhou Haoran hummed in agreement. "It's basically a free gift, so that ambitious people in China can use my code framework to create email systems."

"This……"

Zhang Chaoyang's face fell.

Zhou Haoran said seriously, "Mr. Zhang, I'm a straightforward person and I don't beat around the bush. Starting a business is fraught with peril. Although you are a star entrepreneur, I don't know if your email project will succeed. What I want to do is ensure the emergence of a domestically produced Chinese version of email! I hope to get many, many people involved. If you fail, someone else can take your place and enrich our country's internet industry."

"You won't earn a single penny doing this."

"Money means nothing to me!"

(End of this chapter)