Huayu 2021: Isn’t he in the technology field?

Chapter 254 Bad news travels fast, but only idiots do that.
The following day, news of what happened at the Xingcheng banquet began to circulate in small circles.

When news of Zhang Yang's dismissal spread, the entire industry was in an uproar, with everyone speculating about what kind of powerful connections Wang Churan had that could cause Li Yanhong's nephew to suffer such a setback.

For a moment, Wang Churan seemed to be shrouded in a veil of mystery, attracting many inquiring gazes.

8 PM, a high-end private club in Beijing.

The light from the crystal chandelier was cut into tiny spots, falling on the gilded tableware on the mahogany table.

The air was filled with the rich aroma of black truffles and red wine, while the few regulars of financial magazines sitting around the table were enjoying fresher and hotter topics of conversation.

"Have you heard? Mr. Li's precious nephew suffered a major setback in Changsha!"

Ding Lei swirled the red wine in his glass, a suppressed smile playing on his lips as he glanced at the people present.

Lei Jun had just picked up a piece of Wagyu beef with his fork when he heard this, and his hand paused, the beef hanging in mid-air.

"tell me the story."

His tone carried a hint of schadenfreude.

"On Hunan TV's turf, they blocked a female artist under Fosun Group, insisting on having an in-depth conversation, only to be turned away in public..."

Wang Xing slowly sliced ​​the foie gras on his plate, as if he were telling a joke.

"Xu Yun, the person in charge of Fosun Star City, led his men directly to the scene, practically pointing his finger at him and yelling, 'Who do you think you are, daring to represent Baidu?' Tsk tsk~ The scene was said to be quite spectacular!"

Liu Qiangdong had just swallowed a mouthful of soup when he heard this. He put down his spoon, grabbed a napkin to wipe his mouth, and chuckled.

"People from Fosun? Xu Yun personally got involved? Looks like this is no small matter. That kid's messed up?"

He leaned forward slightly, clearly intrigued.

"It's more than just an iron plate."

Ding Lei lowered his voice, speaking with a hint of mystery.

"Breaking news! At iQiyi, Gong Yu personally signed a document dismissing Zhang Yang from his post on the spot! The action was incredibly fast, and rumors are also leaking out from Fosun..."

He paused deliberately, whetting the appetites of everyone present, before slowly speaking.

"They say Zhang Ligang made a statement, and that taking action against Wang Churan would be a slap in the face to Fosun! But who is this face for?"

He looked around meaningfully.

Lei Jun put the beef in his mouth, chewed a few times, and suddenly seemed to remember something, his eyes lighting up.

"Jiang Qing?"

He blurted it out almost without thinking.

"Who else could it be but him?"

Wang Xing picked up the conversation, tapping the table with his fork.

"For Zhang Ligang to go to such lengths to confront Li Yanhong's nephew, even going so far as to utter such harsh words as 'slapping Fosun in the face,' is it possible that Guo Guangchang wasn't behind him? Fosun has always wanted to get into smart healthcare. I heard that Zhang Ligang personally went to Luyang to meet Jiang Qing but didn't get a response. This time, his eagerness to curry favor is certainly timely!"

Liu Qiangdong leaned back in his chair as if suddenly realizing something, and couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Hey! I knew it! Boss Li really lost his nephew and his army this time! I've heard people talk about Zhang Yang. He's used to bullying people with his power. This time, he's kicked Jiang Qing's moat! Fosun did a great job by doing him a favor! Now, Jiang Qing's attitude towards everyone was about the same, but now, Baidu is probably on his watch list."

His words were laced with undisguised sarcasm.

JD.com is currently enjoying a very pleasant collaboration with Wuwen, and they are currently discussing the upgrade direction of the AI ​​warehousing system for next year.

Lei Jun couldn't help but put down his knife and fork, tapping his fingers lightly on the table, his face beaming with an uncontrollable smile.

"Do you think Boss Li is banging on the table and cursing at home right now?"

He found it increasingly amusing as he talked, and his shoulders even started to shake.

"you do not say."

Ding Lei chuckled and took a sip of his wine.

"Baidu was already struggling with AI, hoping to learn something real from Wuwen. Now look what's happened! Before it even started, Mr. Li's good nephew has already screwed over his uncle. Zhang Yang, that idiot, is the ultimate destroyer of Baidu's AI strategy! Hahaha..."

Wang Xing smiled and shook his head.

"Fosun really got a great deal this time. They used Zhang Yang, this piece of trash, to gain a favor from Jiang Qing. Guo Guangchang must be laughing in his sleep. Li Yanhong? Heh... he's probably going to be so angry he'll get internal injuries."

He imagined Li Yanhong's ashen face at that moment, and the foie gras in front of him tasted even better.

The group exchanged glances and then raised their glasses in unison.

At the same time, the news spread like wildfire, quickly reaching the skyscrapers of Beijing.

Lin'an, on the shore of West Lake.

Jack Ma had just finished a set of Tai Chi and was wiping his sweat with a towel.

The assistant held a tablet and quietly reported the message he had just received.

Jack Ma paused in his act of wiping sweat, his eyebrows raised high.

"Oh? Is there such a thing?"

He took the tablet and quickly glanced at it. His expression gradually changed from surprise to a playful smile, and finally he even laughed out loud.

"Li Yanhong, how did you end up with such a lovable nephew?"

He tossed the towel to his assistant and walked to the window, gazing at the shimmering lake.

"His nephew isn't very capable, but he's a master at causing trouble. Fosun? Zhang Ligang? Ha... That's some accurate and impressive flattery! He probably hit Jiang Qing right where it hurts, didn't he?"

He turned around, a shrewd glint in his eyes.

"Baidu is probably going to lose a lot of points with Jiang Qing now. Great! This is a perfect opportunity to fish in troubled waters!"

He immediately turned to his assistant and gave him instructions.

"Contact DAMO Academy and polish that proposal on deep cooperation in heterogeneous computing that we prepared before, and send it to Wuwen tomorrow! Tell them... tell them that I, Jack Ma, genuinely admire Mr. Jiang's technical philosophy and look forward to further cooperation with Wuwen!"

He emphasized the words "sincerely".

The assistant understood immediately and quickly wrote it down.

Meanwhile, in Shenzhen, the Huawei headquarters was brightly lit.

Yu Chengdong had just finished a meeting and walked out of the conference room looking exhausted.

The secretary quickly caught up and whispered in his ear the interesting stories coming from the capital.

Yu Chengdong abruptly stopped, his weariness instantly replaced by disbelief and a hint of absurdity in his smile.

"What? Li Yanhong's nephew? The actress who harassed Fosun? She was publicly humiliated by Xu Yun? And then got ripped off by iQiyi? All because this actress is... Jiang Qing's fan?"

He traced the chain of logic back to itself and found it both incredibly absurd and incredibly realistic.

Unable to hold back any longer, he couldn't help but chuckle.

"Seriously... there are all sorts of birds in a big forest! Mr. Li's reputation is truly legendary!"

He shook his head, then his eyes sharpened.

"However, this is a good thing for us. Baidu has narrowed its own path. They've notified the Songshan Lake base to prepare our latest technical white paper and test data for the Taishan AI server cluster, the most detailed and core parts! In a couple of days, I'll personally go to Luyang to talk to President Jiang and tell him... tell him that we Huawei people are sharp-eyed and focused solely on overcoming technical challenges! Hahaha..."

A series of Yu Chengdong's signature loud laughter echoed down the corridor.

-

Luyang, Binhu Shuangxi.

Jiang Qing's study was a place of tranquility, completely different from the hustle and bustle outside. Only a warm yellow floor lamp was turned on, its soft light enveloping the desk area.

After finishing a day of filming, Jiang Qing returned home wearing a simple gray pajama set, her eyes fixed intently on the huge curved screen in front of her.

Complex data streams and constantly updated code flowed across the screen, while the keyboard produced crisp, clean tapping sounds under his fingers, like dense raindrops hitting a jade plate—fast and precise.

The conflict in Changsha, Zhang Yang's downfall, Fosun's strong support for Wang Cheran, Baidu's "tearful execution of Ma Su," and the schadenfreude and restless ambition within the industry...

All this information had already been gathered before him by Thirteen.

Without realizing it, Wang Churan seemed to have been branded with his own label.

But he didn't care about that girl, Wang Churan...

The image of the girl's adoring gaze flashed through Jiang Qing's mind, and she smiled and shook her head.

Consider this a treat for our fans.

The phone screen on the corner of the table lit up; it was a message from Liu Qiangdong. After opening it, his teasing tone echoed throughout the study.

"President Jiang, you're quite the expert at talking like a celebrity fan. It seems the power of idols is indeed strong. And Fosun's move is something else entirely! I have to give them a thumbs up!"

Immediately following was a voice message from Lei Jun, which, when opened, revealed his signature laughter.

"Jiang Qing, Jiang Qing, your charm is truly irresistible! You're just sitting at home, and a street cleaner comes to you! Boss Li has really lost both his wife and his army this time, hahaha! By the way, when are you coming to Beijing again to discuss our new car's intelligent driving system? I'd like to meet up with you and ask for your advice again."

Jack Ma's message, on the other hand, seemed more earnest and meaningful.

"President Jiang, I've heard about what happened in Xingcheng. Young people act impulsively, and President Li was helpless. But Fosun really went all out this time! These days, it's easy to add flowers to brocade, but difficult to provide charcoal in the snow! I, Old Ma, have shown the utmost sincerity in our cooperation. Those lads from the DAMO Academy have been looking forward to your poverty alleviation efforts every day. They all said they benefited greatly from your last visit!"

Zhou Hongyi's message was more direct.

"President Jiang is awesome! Old Li is probably going to put aside his own family this time. When are you free? I'll treat you to hot pot, and we can talk about new directions in combining cybersecurity and AI?"

Wang Xing, Chen Tianshi, Zhang Yiming...

As the saying goes, good news doesn't travel far, but bad news travels fast; this saying is perfectly illustrated here.

Jiang Qing didn't even look away from the main screen, only glancing at the message notification boxes that kept popping up on the secondary screen next to her out of the corner of her eye.

His left hand continued to type rapidly on the keyboard, while his right hand moved the mouse casually, opening the message preview.

When he saw Lei Jun's quote, "Losing both wife and army," the corners of his lips curved upwards almost imperceptibly.

In response to Liu Qiangdong's teasing, he swiped his finger across the touchpad and quickly replied with two words.

"Excuse me."

When replying to Lei Jun, he pressed the voice button, his voice steady and slightly amused.

"Mr. Lei, please stop teasing me. I'm very busy filming lately. Please contact me in advance if you're going to Beijing next time."

The tone was very casual.

As for Jack Ma's "earnest words" and Zhou Hongyi's "straight to the point," he had no interest in even clicking on them and simply swiped the notifications away.

His attention was fully focused back on the main screen, where a crucial line of code seemed to have hit a bottleneck.

He frowned slightly, leaned forward, and typed faster on the keyboard. His eyes were sharp as an eagle's, and all his thoughts were immersed in the logical ocean of 0s and 1s.

The world outside the window, the gossip within the industry, the ups and downs of the entertainment circle—all these have become distant background noise at this moment.

For Jiang Qing, the future hidden within the code is far more worth investing in than these noisy human relationships.

Ultimately, as long as he is powerful enough, these people will all take the initiative to show goodwill and greet him with smiles, just like Fosun did.

For them, Wuwen Technology is undoubtedly the best partner now. With its powerful technology and no conflict of interest, who wouldn't like it?

Of course, only for now.

-

Three days later, at Xiaomi Technology Park.

At 10 a.m., the sunlight was just right, streaming into the exhibition hall through the huge glass dome.

Lei Jun was enthusiastically demonstrating Xiaomi's latest smart home linkage system to several important visiting investors.

"As you can see, it only requires a simple instruction."

Lei Jun smiled and spoke to the smart speaker in the demonstration area.

"Xiao Ai, switch to home mode!"

Instantly, the lights in the exhibition hall automatically adjusted to a soft, warm yellow, the fresh air system started up with a low hum, the humidifier sprayed out a fine mist, the smart curtains slowly closed, and soothing music flowed from the speakers.

The series of movements were fluid, precise, and elegant.

The investors nodded in approval and exclaimed in amazement.

"Mr. Lei, the collaborative efficiency of this system is far superior to the competing products we've experienced before!"

A seasoned investor couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

Lei Jun beamed with pride as he patted a cylindrical robot vacuum cleaner beside him, his voice booming with confidence.

"This is the result of our in-depth cooperation with Wuwen Technology! It's the core support of the MiLM2 voice big model! The smoothness you feel is due to the top-notch AI algorithm behind it!"

He paused, looked around at the crowd, his eyes gleaming with a "I am the only one who is sober in a world of drunks" light, and his voice unconsciously rose a few decibels.

"That's why I say choosing the right partner is more important than anything else! When it comes to technology, you have to work with people who truly understand and have the skills! Some people, however, have gone astray, their minds aren't on the right path, and they're always doing crooked things, harming themselves and others?"

Although he did not name names, everyone present knew about the recent uproar over the "Zhang Yang incident" and the subtle relationship between Baidu and Jiang Qing involved behind it.

The investors all smiled knowingly.

Lei Jun got more and more excited as he spoke, as if he wanted to pour out all the enjoyment he had felt from reading jokes on Baidu during this period.

He walked to the center of the exhibition hall, put his hands on his hips, and faced the huge Xiaomi logo wall. He looked so confident and high-spirited, as if he were standing at the top of the technological wave.

"We at Xiaomi are determined to follow the right path of technological innovation! We will cooperate with the best partners! As for those..."

He deliberately dragged out his words, raised his chin slightly, and revealed a disdainful smile on his face as he decisively uttered that famous quote that was already etched into Xiaomi's DNA.

"Competitors? Ha...they're all idiots!"

The loud voice echoed in the spacious exhibition hall, carrying a sense of exhilarating declaration.

The engineers around couldn't help but lower their heads and stifle their laughter, and the investors also couldn't help but chuckle and applaud.

Lei Jun was enjoying the moment with satisfaction.

He could almost see Li Yanhong currently frantically cleaning up a mess, while Jiang Qing... he believed that Jiang Qing's gaze would ultimately fall on a true partner who could stand shoulder to shoulder with him.

For example, Xiaomi.

Sunlight streamed through the glass, falling on his figure as he surveyed the landscape.

That resounding "idiot" seemed to be more than just an insult to a competitor; it was a high-profile footnote in his own unique style to this controversy, which was triggered by a foolish nephew and changed the delicate situation.

Anyway, Xiaomi and Baidu don't have any business dealings, and Lei Jun isn't the only one in the industry who's laughing at them, so there's nothing he can't say.

On the contrary, Li Yanhong had previously boasted to Jiang Qing about his invitation to the Baidu AI Conference.

He never expected that, years later, the value of his casual remark, "Our competitors are idiots," would still be increasing.

tsk...

Comfortable!

(End of this chapter)