The unparalleled talent of the country started from Harbin Institute of Technology

March 26, 1988, was Wang Junkang's birthday.

Zheng Baoyin, Wang Jianchao, and Wang Meili came to the island in the middle of the lake to celebrate the little guy's birthday.

In the courtyard, the little kids were chasing and playing. Wang Jianchao and his brothers sat with Xue Lisheng, Wang Meili and others, listening to Zheng Baoyin's idle chatter.

"My uncle once told me a story: The Virgin Mary was torn between putting a cat that was about to freeze to death in an oven or a microwave to save it. In the end, she chose the microwave for safety. I didn't believe it at the time. It was too outrageous, wasn't it?"

"But do you know what? Just this month, I had a neighbor like this near where I live in the United States. The situation was like this..."

The United States is a country of immigrants, a fact that Xue Lisheng and his colleagues were well aware of.

However, not many of them had been to the United States, so they weren't very clear about just how bizarre things were there.

Let's put it this way: the Virgin Mary is just one of them.

According to Zheng Baoyin's account, his neighbor was not just a saint, but rather extremely so.

At the time, there was a large and tall tree near their residence. With summer approaching, such tall trees could easily be blown down by a typhoon and fall on nearby pedestrians or houses.

At the time, the Virgin Mary's man thought the tree should be cut down, but the Virgin Mary said no, the environment must be protected.

The two argued incessantly because of this, and her husband was thoroughly fed up with her behavior.

So the day after the argument, while the Virgin Mary was at work, he contacted a lumberjack, who cut down the tree in one morning.

Then that evening, when the Virgin Mary returned, she did not look at the trees and learned that they had been cut down by her husband.

Furious and furious.

For some unknown reason, she killed her husband that very night.

The next day, the police surrounded the entire house of the Holy Mother, and only then did Zheng Baoyin learn about the incident.

This person is too extreme!

Although there must have been deeper reasons for the Virgin Mary's actions, cutting down that tree was merely the direct cause.

But this also shows that the Holy Mother is indeed too extreme.

"When the forest is big, you'll find all kinds of birds. Let's pay less attention to these negative news stories."

Just then, Wang Duoyu came out and commented.

Zheng Baoyin and the others stood up one after another to greet them.

The little kids stopped playing and gathered around, circling the adults.

The birthday party was just an excuse; it was more of a gathering for adults like Wang Duoyu.

Of course, the kids also had fun.

Inside the study of the villa, Wang Duoyu listened as Zheng Baoyin and his team recounted what they had seen and experienced in the United States over the past period.

The party ended after about two hours.

Wang Duoyu didn't spend much time managing the Want Want Group, a point he had already made before the Lunar New Year.

Therefore, aside from things like the need for the Velociraptor Fund to implement a quantitative trading system, the only other thing he had paid attention to was the Facebook hack.

The next day, after Zheng Baoyin and the others left, Wang Duoyu devoted most of his energy to deriving and proving the Riemann Hypothesis.

To date, he has developed two methods: the linear matrix method and the weighted integral method.

The former is based on the principles of matrix theory and linear algebra, and proves that some of the non-trivial zeros of the Riemann zeta function are all located on a straight line with a real part of 1/2 by constructing appropriate matrix equations.

From the current perspective, this method is feasible, but not entirely feasible.

Therefore, Wang Duoyu needs to develop more methods.

The second method is the weighted integration method, which involves introducing appropriate weight functions and integration techniques to prove it.

To be honest, Wang Duoyu had studied this method in depth. It was similar to the linear matrix method, and it could only prove a portion of the non-trivial zeros.

However, this was not good news for Wang Duoyu.

The path to proving the existence of 1.5 billion non-trivial zeros is extremely long, and he still needs to continue his efforts.

April has arrived in the blink of an eye, and the Qingming Festival is here.

In the south, it rains heavily during the Qingming Festival, but in the northeast, it's still not raining.

"After the Qingming Festival, we'll first go to Beijing, and then head south to the Jiangnan region. We'll also spend some time in the ancient towns this year."

On the second day, during dinner, Wang Duoyu suddenly said something.

Before Liu Xiaoli could even speak, Wang Jun'an and the other kids had already cheered excitedly.

For them, the happiest time is when they can go out and have fun.

"Dad, what should I do?"

Wang Junhong asked with a worried expression.

He still needs to go to school, and it's around April or May, neither early nor late, neither high nor low.

Although he really wanted to go south to Jiangnan with his parents, he was afraid they would disagree.

It might be the same as before, where he can only stay for a week, and for the rest of the time, he'll have to come back early.

"I'll give you two choices; see which one you want to choose."

Just then, Wang Duoyu spoke up with a smile:

"First, flights between Harbin and Shanghai have already started operating. You can stay in Harbin for classes from Monday to Friday, and spend the weekends in the south."

"Dad, I choose number one! I want to choose this one!"

Before his father could finish speaking, the little guy Wang Junhong couldn't wait to speak.

why?
Being able to take two flights a week is incredibly convenient for him.

The second option, of course, wouldn't be as good.

Liu Xiaoli was immediately very surprised: How could Wang Duoyu, as a father, be so willing to let his eldest son take flights so frequently?

Li Rongrong, Lu Yuening, Wang Junan, and the other kids immediately became unhappy; they also really wanted to take a flight.

It is now 1988. In addition to China Northern Airlines, many other airlines, such as Xiamen Airlines, have also emerged in China.

Leaving aside these airlines, the Want Want Group currently has three private jets, and deposits have been paid for five more, which will be delivered and put into use soon.

Zheng Baoyin, Wang Jianchao, O'Brien, and others also ordered their own private jets.

Because they have all made a lot of money, buying a private jet would allow them to use it anytime, anywhere.

Moreover, given their current situation, they will indeed use these aircraft frequently.

And it must be a large aircraft capable of ultra-long-distance travel.

For example, Zheng Baoyin frequently needed to travel between Eurasia and the Americas.

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"Are you sure you don't want to hear about the second option?" Wang Duoyu asked with a smile.

“I won’t listen, Dad, I’ll choose number one,” Wang Junhong quickly shook his head and said.

"Boss, I'm going to tell you something today: don't rush into making decisions, okay?"

Wang Duoyu laughed:
"You might not want to choose the second option because you think the first option is already very good. But if you make a choice too early without considering the overall picture, how do you know that the second option might not be suitable for you?"

"I won't keep you in suspense any longer. The second option is my plan to let you get familiar with flying an aircraft in advance. You can have two days every weekend to learn these skills."

The eldest son, Wang Junhong, is already eight years old, but he looks no different from a twelve or thirteen-year-old. He's growing fast, that's for sure.

And he is very smart and learns things very quickly.

For Wang Junhong, learning aircraft piloting skills was relatively easy; he had already completed the theoretical knowledge in his spare time.

It's simply because his goal of becoming a pilot has never wavered; he's loved it since he was a child.

This must be one of his few hobbies besides studying the knowledge in textbooks.

For example, Wang Junhong also likes fishing, but he only fishes sporadically and doesn't really enjoy it. It's certainly not the kind of passion he has for becoming a pilot that runs deep in his bones.

Ah!
"Dad, are you serious?" Wang Junhong screamed, looking at his father with disbelief.

The fact that he can spend two days every weekend learning driving skills at the military base is definitely great news for him.

This is much better than the first option.

One is simply riding in an airplane, while the other is learning how to fly one.

The difference between the two is enormous.

"Of course it's true," Wang Duoyu said with a smile.

So which one would you choose now?

There's almost no need to hesitate; the second option is definitely the better choice.

Wang Junhong's face flushed because he had just said that he didn't want to hear the second option.

He is clearly going to choose the second option now, but if he changes his mind, wouldn't that be contradicting himself?

"Dad, can I choose again now?"

In order to learn flying techniques, Wang Junhong asked cautiously.

Haha!

Liu Xiaoli and the others burst into laughter, which made Wang Junhong even more embarrassed.

"of course can."

"Dad, I choose the second option. I want to learn how to fly."

"This time, it won't be changed again, right?"

When his father questioned him, Wang Junhong blushed and shook his head in shame, indicating that he would not change it again.

"That's good, it's decided then."

Happy to everyone!

The next day, Wang Duoyu and his group set off to return to their hometown, Dahonggou Village.

The 4th is Qingming Festival, and they went home on the 3rd, so going back a day early was just right.

"Duyu, how long will it take to repair this road?"

On the way back to her hometown, Liu Xiaoli looked at the highway outside the window and asked in surprise.

The Glacier Expressway was finalized in January 1986, and construction began after the Spring Festival.

More than two years have passed since then, but it's clear that the road is still not finished.

"The project is supposed to take five years, but it may not take that long. Of course, I don't know if it can be completed ahead of schedule."

Wang Duoyu shook his head and said.

This expressway is currently the first expressway in China to exceed 100 kilometers in length.

The first true expressway is the Shanghai-Jiading Expressway, which started construction in December 1984 and is scheduled to open to traffic this October.

However, this highway is only 18.5 kilometers long, which, to be honest, doesn't really look like a highway at all.

It's only 18.5 kilometers, which is really nothing special.

On the other hand, the Glacier Expressway also uses a lot of high technology, including expensive asphalt, which is something the Shanghai-Jiading Expressway cannot match.

Furthermore, the Glacier Expressway is 485 kilometers long, which is a true expressway in the real sense.

The size difference between the two is too great.

Upon hearing this, Liu Xiaoli nodded and did not ask any further questions.

In view, the highway is already quite well-constructed, but some sections are still not completed.

After a long drive of six or seven hours, we finally arrived at Dahonggou Village.

If the Ice River Expressway opens to traffic, the next trip between my hometown and Harbin will take less than four hours.

After all, once the highways are open to traffic, there won't be many cars on them.

Therefore, the car's speed should be able to exceed 120 kilometers per hour.

"Every time I go home, my back aches and my waist hurts because the car ride is too long."

Upon arriving at Dahonggou Village, Liu Xiaoli couldn't help but complain as soon as she got out of the car, which was overheard by Wang Junhong.

"Mom and Dad, after I learn how to fly a plane, I will fly you back to your hometown."

The little guy's words left Wang Duoyu and Liu Xiaoli both in a daze.

The child has grown up.

They all know how to be considerate of their parents now.

"Okay, then you'd better study hard."

Wang Duoyu smiled and rubbed the little guy's head. At this moment, the two brothers, Wang Jun'an and Wang Jun'kang, also stepped forward, vying to say that they also wanted to learn to fly airplanes when they grew up.

"Alright, alright, you all learn."

As a parent, Wang Duoyu would never dampen the enthusiasm of his little ones.

He wouldn't stop them from doing whatever they wanted, as long as it wasn't illegal or criminal; he would even create opportunities for the children.

It is often said that interest is the best teacher.

For example, Wang Junhong loved flying since he was a child and aspired to become a pilot.

Since the child liked to tinker so much, Wang Duoyu went along with the child's wishes and let the child do whatever he wanted.

That is to say, he is able to provide such conditions for his child, which is something that most families really cannot do.

The next day, the Qingming Festival arrived as scheduled.

"Dad, why are we burning paper money and setting off firecrackers? This little mound of earth doesn't seem any different from the others."

During the ancestral worship ceremony, Wang Jun'an, that little brat, asked this question.

Children around four years old are like that; they are curious about everything.

Wang Yifei, who was being held by her mother, also stared wide-eyed as she looked around.

Your grandfather is buried down there.

"Why bury Grandpa here? Couldn't you bury him near our house?"

Wang Duoyu: “.”

Children's words are unbridled!

"Don't ask so many questions, hurry up and pay your respects. You'll understand when you grow up."

The Qingming Festival quietly passed amidst the lively sounds of firecrackers, and Wang Duoyu and his friends set off from their hometown on the morning of the 5th.

The new house is locked, sunlight streams in, warmth remains, but the melancholy is gone.

After returning to Harbin, Wang Duoyu and his group stayed until the 10th before setting off south to Beijing.

Liu Xiaoli and the others followed along. In any case, apart from Wang Junhong who needed to go to school, the oldest, Wang Junan, was only four years old and far from being old enough to go to school.

As for sending children to kindergarten, that's completely unnecessary.

Who can blame them when Wang Duoyu's family has no shortage of children?

His two younger sisters' children are also raised at his house. Since Wang Meili and her sister often travel for work, it's better to leave them at his house so that Wang Jun'an and the other children can keep each other company rather than sending them to kindergarten.

This year, Wang Meili and her sister are preparing for their third pregnancy, and this time they need to keep it a secret as well.

After all, having another child would result in even higher fines.

The two sisters, Li Rongrong and Li Shumin, are along with the two sisters, Lu Yuening and Lu Yuexin. The older one is over five years old, and the younger one is over three years old.

With four-year-old Wang Jun'an and two-year-old Wang Jun'kang, there are six little ones, plus Wang Yifei, who is not yet one year old. Wang Duoyu's family could run a mini kindergarten.

No. 87, Zhongguancun West Street, Beijing.

Wang Duoyu and his family haven't been here for over a year, but the place is still as clean and tidy as before.

Because over the past year or so, people have come to help tidy up every now and then, so it's not like no one lives there and then someone breaks into the house.

How many days will we stay in Beijing?

Upon hearing Liu Xiaoli's question, Wang Duoyu pondered for a moment and replied:

"It's up to you. If you like, you can stay a few more days. If you don't like, you can stay for a week. After I finish my work, I can head south."

"It's okay for me. It's mainly about you. I'll definitely put you first."

After a pause, Liu Xiaoli continued:

"Since you're staying in the capital for at least a week, I'll go explore the surrounding area for the next few days. Would you like to come with us?"

She hasn't been to Beijing for almost two years, so she could take Wang Yifei and the other kids for a stroll around the area.

The Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, Wangfujing, Xidan, and Prince Gong's Mansion are all great places to visit.

Since I'll be staying in Beijing for a week anyway, I might as well wander around a bit.

Otherwise, staying at home all the time can be quite boring.

As for the neighbors near No. 87 Courtyard?
Haha, Liu Xiaoli isn't familiar with them either, so there's naturally no need for her to have any contact with them.

"You guys go ahead and shop, I don't have time."

Wang Duoyu shook his head and refused. He really didn't have time; he had quite a few things to do.

So he spent the next week busy.

Inside a laboratory building on the campus of Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, in a conference room, Wang Duoyu is discussing technical issues related to a Mach 5 fighter jet with someone.

The development of the Mach 5 fighter jet has progressed to the point where the overall project is 61.5% complete.

According to the original plan of the project, a prototype was to be developed within ten years, and the remaining ten years were to fully improve all the flight data of the aircraft and then meet the requirements for mass production.

Judging from the current situation, there is still a high probability that it will be completed on schedule.

The development of the turbine-based combined cycle engine is almost 80% complete, and it should be largely finished this year.

Once this engine is completed, it can be delivered. The expanded Yuanchang large wind tunnel laboratory is already operating at full capacity.

At the beginning of this year, we were conducting test runs on two engines: a subsonic ramjet engine and a turbocharged combined cycle engine.

Based on the current data model and experimental results, it should be completed within the year without any problems.

In other words, the development of the turbine-based combined cycle engine is nearing completion.

The next step is the development of other components for the fighter jet.

As the technical lead for the project, Wang Duoyu has been closely monitoring the technology research and development work.

The progress of the project and whether it can be completed on schedule are closely related to him, the technical lead.

Of course, the higher-ups will also get involved.

After all, this is a Mach 5 fighter jet. Once it is developed and even mass-produced, it will undoubtedly become our secret weapon.

No, this is a major national asset.

After leaving the meeting room, Wang Duoyu did not get into a car, but instead took a walk on campus.

Seeing that Wang Duoyu wanted to take a walk, Yuan Zuliang and the others had no choice but to disperse, while the car drove slowly a few dozen meters behind them.

It was a little past three in the afternoon, and there weren't many students on the school road.

As he walked, Wang Duoyu didn't even realize that he had already reached the vicinity of the school gate.

He was so engrossed in thinking that he didn't notice anything around him while he was taking a walk.

Looking up at that moment, I realized that Beijing Aeronautical Institute had actually changed its name.

It's not a college, it's a university.

That is, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

Upon seeing this name, Wang Duoyu was momentarily dazed.

It seems that many universities changed their names this year.

Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics was one of the fourteen key universities selected for development during the Eighth Five-Year Plan period. In the original timeline, it was also a 985 and 211 university.

However, none of this has much to do with Wang Duoyu.

He was in a daze because it seemed to be 1988, and it would be May soon.

If I remember correctly, he traveled to this time and space on May 1, 1978.

In other words, he has been in this time and space for almost ten years.

There's a saying that time flies like an arrow, and that's certainly true.

Those hard times will eventually become the past; what doesn't kill us will make us stronger.

After standing there in a daze for a moment, Wang Duoyu waved to Yuan Zuliang and got into the car to go home.

When I got home, I found that there were guests at my house.

It was none other than Lü Yangui, an old acquaintance.

"Duoyu, did I disturb you?"

Lü Yangui said with a smile:
"I called Beihang University and found out you had left the school, so I came here to wait for you."

"Oh, boss, is there something you need for tea?"

Wang Duoyu knew that whenever he came to the capital, something must have happened.

The reason why the leaders haven't come to see him in the past week is either because they're busy, or because they already know that Wang Duoyu is busy.

They must know he's finished with his work, so they stopped him before he left the capital.

"How about we talk again back at work?"

"it is good!"

Since Lü Yangui had already said so, Wang Duoyu naturally wouldn't refuse.

Not long after Wang Duoyu sat down in the courtyard on Wenjin Street, several more people entered from outside the door.

Seeing that they were all wearing military uniforms, Wang Duoyu couldn't help but feel a little puzzled.

After everyone was seated, Lü Yangui got straight to the point and asked about the Mach 5 fighter jet project.

Why ask that?

The higher-ups want to cut spending and use the funds in other areas.

Upon hearing this, Wang Duoyu did not answer the question about the Mach 5 fighter jet project. Instead, he frowned and asked:

"How could there be no money?"

This spacetime is very different from the original spacetime.

Firstly, in the early days of reform and opening up, Wang Duoyu had already suggested that the military sell those old weapons and equipment.

Secondly, he also helped develop the Type 78 improved automatic rifle and proposed products such as all-nitrogen anionic salt explosives, crystal bombs, drones, and gas cylinder bombs.

Some can be exported, while others are for domestic use.

But regardless, the military should not be short of money.

After all, these old weapons, such as the Type 56 rifles and the "family bucket" (a type of weapon), can be exported, as can gas canister bombs, etc.

There are wars going on in many places overseas.

For example, in 1979, a war broke out in Afghanistan, which is still ongoing.

The bear won't leave until next year, around 2018 or 2019.

Furthermore, from 1980 to 1988, a war broke out between two countries in the Mesopotamian plain.

And the U.S. Operation Fury in 1983, and Operation Gold Canyon in 1986.

This is all visible chaos.

Secondly, after 1985, companies such as Yuexiu Company, CITIC Securities, and Shanghai Chengtou also went overseas to buy Japanese yen and sell US stocks, earning a lot of foreign exchange.

As a result, the financial and policy support provided to these cities by the central government will decrease.

Therefore, the financial pressure shouldn't be that great.

Wang Duoyu was naturally puzzled when Lü Yangui suddenly said that he didn't have enough money.

"Duoyu, I'm not kidding you, I really have no money!"

When questioned, Lü Yangui immediately gave a wry smile, then presented the facts and reasoned with the authorities.

Admittedly, what Wang Duoyu said earlier makes a lot of sense, but just because cities like Guangzhou have more money doesn't mean that the higher-ups will allocate that money to the military.

For example, the famous Three Gorges Dam project.

The project was launched in 1985, at which time the relocation of people from upstream began.

Even downstream, the process of intercepting the river water has only just begun, and the dam has not yet been poured, meaning that the water storage process is not going to happen anytime soon.

However, the population had already been relocated by 1985.

It was initially estimated that the population could be completely relocated within two years, and that has indeed been the case; all those who needed to be relocated were moved out last year.

The investment required for a single Three Gorges Dam project is already substantial.

Moreover, projects such as the Songliao Canal, the South-to-North Water Diversion Project, and the West-to-East Power Transmission Project have all started construction in the past few years or in the next few years.

There are also train lines all over the country, and so on; in short, you have to spend money everywhere.

Many projects in the original timeline were not launched in a concentrated manner because there wasn't enough money.

This time and space is different; there's relatively more money, so more projects are being launched.

The Three Gorges Dam project was launched more than ten years earlier than in the original timeline, and the Songliao Canal project was also not started in the original timeline.

There's an old saying from our ancestors: "Those with a lot of money have their own way of living, and those with little money have their own way of living."

Moreover, in addition to the projects mentioned above, there are also aerospace projects, and projects such as the J-10 fighter jet have been launched one after another.

In short, money is needed everywhere, which is why the military is not wealthy either.

"But even if we're not wealthy, cutting spending shouldn't mean cutting funding for the Mach 5 fighter jet project."

After listening, Wang Duoyu complained.

Lü Yangui nodded repeatedly, but then began to stammer.

"Duoyu, we all know you have outstanding financial management skills. Can you help us think of a solution?"

"We really have no other choice. You know how strict the rules are in the military."

Hearing this, how could Wang Duoyu not understand their wishful thinking?

He shook his head directly and said:

"I have no other choice. This year is also a uneventful one, and there's no quick money to be made."

"Moreover, I have more important things to do this year and can't find time to do other things."

Upon hearing this, the leaders in the office either frowned or remained indifferent, but none of them spoke.

It seems that the main force today was Lü Yangui, while the other leaders were just listening in.

To be honest, playing the emotional card won't work; Wang Duoyu has his own plans.

Moreover, Fang Lihe, Lü Yangui, Qi Haimin, Fu Dong, and Yu Chunshun missed such a great opportunity to make money last year.

Otherwise, Lotte Group wouldn't have only made a little over 800 million US dollars and ended up in such a dismal state.

After a few minutes, Lü Yangui saw that Wang Duoyu was truly unyielding to both soft and hard tactics, and he had no other choice.

Is funding for the Mach 5 fighter jet project really going to be cut?

It definitely cannot be reduced.

The sunk costs involved are something that Lü Yangui and his team cannot afford to bear.

"If there's nothing else, I'll be going now."

Seeing this, Wang Duoyu prepared to get up, but suddenly sat down again and said:
"Oh, right, I suddenly remembered that Comrade Yan Daowen came to talk to me about spies a while ago. We mentioned satellite reconnaissance, and I think we should take it seriously."

"Since all the leaders are here now, I'd like to make a suggestion. As far as I know, it will be quite difficult for our Miss Qiu to remain hidden."

"Many countries around the world are now launching satellites into space, making satellite reconnaissance extremely difficult to defend against."

"My suggestion is simple: dig an underground Great Wall to connect all our important bases."

This is not a new suggestion, because we already dug one back in 1965.

This is the famous Project 6501.

It cost hundreds of millions of yuan at the time and took ten years to build before it was completed.

There are a total of five imports and two exports.

It is divided into three stepped levels: upper, middle, and lower, with countless caves of varying sizes distributed on both sides.

The cave is filled with interconnected caves, winding and circuitous, with a complex network of mechanisms and secret passages, resembling a maze.

The total length is 17,000 meters, which is not very long.

Now, Wang Duoyu is suggesting digging a 5,000-kilometer underground project, going hundreds of meters deep, to connect all parts of the country.

"The suggestion is good, but it's just too expensive."

How could Lü Yangui and others not know that this was a good suggestion?
However, even in 1965, it would have cost hundreds of millions of RMB and taken ten years to complete.

That was only seventeen kilometers, now it's five thousand kilometers.

These are completely different things!
"Whatever you want!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Duoyu said nothing more and prepared to get up and leave.

At this moment, Lü Yangui quickly stopped him:
"Duoyu, can't you really help me think of a solution?"

"Boss, did I really not think of a solution? The problem is, even when I gave you opportunities, you were all useless!"

Wang Duoyu immediately said without any politeness.

"I don't need to go into details about what happened last year, do I? So much time has passed, I'm sure you, boss, know that companies like Yuexiu Company and Shanghai Chengtou have made a lot of money, right?"

"Now you're envious of how much money they're making, but why were you so stubborn back then?"

"You're asking me to find a way to make money right now? The problem is, there's no opportunity this year."

With the stock market crash just over and the global economy recovering, how could a second crisis possibly occur at this time?
As long as those capitalists on Wall Street don't cause trouble, there won't be any surprises.

This year and next year, wars in many parts of the world will come to an end and temporarily cease.

By 1990, a new round of war will begin.

The cessation of war also meant that the military-industrial complexes were no longer making money, and they needed to find new markets.

The third oil crisis will not erupt until after 1990, or it will be the wave of bankruptcies of savings and loan associations this year.

But this wave of bankruptcies is really hard to get involved in, and there's no such thing as finding a bargain or buying at the bottom.

Because of the stock market crash last year, the United States has implemented a loose monetary policy, creating many opportunities to buy up US assets at rock-bottom prices. This is far more profitable and stable than investing in savings and loan associations.

To give an example, Maple Capital is currently lending money like crazy.

After making profits, the company would invest the funds in acquiring shares of large corporations such as Coca-Cola, ExxonMobil, and AT&T.

After acquiring the stocks, they would then use them as collateral for loans from banks such as Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, First Citibank, Wells Fargo, and HSBC.

The money raised was then reinvested in stock acquisitions.

This is the safest investment approach, simply because US stocks are expected to rise across the board in the next year or two.

Even if it's difficult to return to the stock prices before last year's stock market crash, a 20% increase is entirely possible.

An annual interest rate of 20%—what kind of investment could possibly achieve that?

Although there is interest, it's already quite good compared to the rate of increase in funds.

This is simply because companies like Maple Tree Capital hold a fairly large amount of capital.

Once you reach the billion-dollar mark, it becomes extremely difficult to earn a very good annual interest rate.

Moreover, Maple Capital alone, through financing methods such as loans, now controls assets exceeding three billion US dollars.

As for why not replicate the money-making methods of the Raptor Fund?

Haha, quantitative trading systems are a game-changer for global capital markets; one Raptor Fund is enough.

Once other exchanges such as Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, and London have also successfully implemented computer-based stock trading models, then it will be time for the Raptor Fund to explode in popularity.

Lu Yangui and his group cannot earn this money because it requires a large amount of capital, and it must be in foreign exchange.

The most important point is that it requires taking risks.

So Wang Duoyu wasn't wrong when he said there was no way to make money.

After being rebuked several times, Lü Yangui and the others remained silent.

"I'll speak up if there's a chance to make money next time, but there really isn't right now, and I'm indeed very busy."

After a pause, Wang Duoyu continued:

"You can do whatever you want with the underground nuclear Great Wall project, but I think you could talk to the higher-ups. Who knows, they might approve it?"

"I have other things to do, so I'll leave now."

This time, Lü Yangui did not stop him, but got up to see him out.

Whether it's the underground nuclear Great Wall or the Mach 5 fighter jet project, they are all ultimately aimed at better developing the land beneath our feet.

However, everyone has a different personality, and their methods and directions for doing things are also different, which will eventually lead to completely opposite results.

Why do Wang Duoyu and his team have such difficulty predicting the weather, and why is it so hard to use mathematical formulas to regulate the trajectory when studying chaos theory?

That's why.

The diversity of species and the vastness of the universe are mysteries that insignificant humans cannot fathom.

Others may not know, but Wang Duoyu knows that the universe has dark energy and dark matter. However, it is indeed very difficult to capture the existence of these things or to describe them using equations.

Just as it is difficult for humans to figure out whether four-dimensional, five-dimensional, or other higher-dimensional spaces exist, and what kind of worlds these exist in.

Wang Duoyu returned to No. 87, Zhongguancun West Street. Liu Xiaoli and the others were having dinner. When they saw him return, they were surprised and exclaimed:
"Second brother, hurry up and get your dad some bowls and chopsticks, and slow down! Why are you back? We all thought you were having dinner with your boss and the others."

On weekdays, whenever a leader comes to see him, especially around mealtimes, he is usually eating out.

Moreover, this time, Lu Yangui and his group didn't come when Wang Duoyu and his group arrived in Beijing. At this point, they should be inviting Wang Duoyu to have dinner together.

really weird!
"Yeah, I haven't eaten yet, so I came back first."

He just smiled and didn't explain further.

"Thank you, Rongrong. Please sit down and eat."

After taking the bowl and chopsticks from Li Rongrong, Wang Duoyu sat down to eat with her.

Just now, Liu Xiaoli shouted something, and Li Rongrong ran out.

Lu Yuening and the others put down their bowls and chopsticks, some fetching water, others moving chairs—they were quite adept at it all.

After a cozy dinner, Wang Duoyu discussed with Liu Xiaoli about heading south to Jiangnan the next day.

It's already mid-to-late April, and the Jiangnan region should be bursting with spring. If you go there now, you should be able to see lots of flowers and plants.

"No problem, let's set off tomorrow then. It's Friday for the eldest brother too, should we ask him to come south with us?"

Wang Duoyu laughed and said, "I'll make a call and ask later."

The next day, the family flew south and arrived safely at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport.

As the plane was still taxiing, Lu Yuening, looking out the window, suddenly said:

"It's just a light drizzle!"

"Oh, it's Master Mao Mao Yu! My apologies for not recognizing you!" Wang Duoyu replied with a smile. Liu Xiaoli and the other adults immediately realized who it was, and everyone burst into laughter. (End of Chapter)