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

Chapter 301 Year-End Summary, Changing the Rules

At 10:00 a.m. the next morning, in the largest panoramic conference room on the tenth floor of Wuwen Technology, sunlight streamed through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, making the room bright and clear.

The fresh air system operates silently, maintaining just the right level of freshness.

Jiang Qing sat at the top of the long table, wearing a crisp dark gray shirt with one button casually undone at the collar.

Chen Duo sat to his right behind him, holding a notebook, ready to take notes on the key points of the meeting.

He never uses a computer for these kinds of important meetings.

Zhang Bin, Zhao Quan, and more than 20 senior executives in charge of various core business lines sat on either side, each with a steaming cup of coffee or tea in hand.

"let's start."

Jiang Qing put down the tablet in her hand and glanced at everyone.

"Following the old rules, let's go one by one, pick out the key points, and speak plainly."

A light, low laugh rippled through the conference room.

Zhao Quan, sporting his signature messy hair, was the first to speak, his words coming out in rapid succession.

"Let me first talk about our AI Ethics Lab at USTC. The progress has been surprisingly smooth! It mainly revolves around the core of teaching AI to distinguish right from wrong, especially in defining the ethical boundaries of autonomous driving decision-making models and medical diagnostic systems. We have developed several very practical frameworks."

"Simply put, it means making AI more and more like a human in dealing with questions like 'should it do this or not', and more stable and traceable than a human, staying on the expected track, and even a little faster than expected."

"Yes, Not Bad."

Jiang Qing nodded and tapped her finger lightly twice on the table.

What about Tsinghua University?

Sun Bin, the executive in charge of the chip cooperation project, immediately chimed in, his face flushed with excitement.

"President Jiang, the intelligent chip lab has made a significant breakthrough! The power consumption of our customized neuromorphic computing unit has been reduced again, while the performance has been improved! The old professor from Tsinghua University was so excited that he almost called me all night, saying that this thing can be used on edge devices in the future, and mobile phones can handle complex AI tasks as quickly and efficiently as the human brain. The detailed test report will be sent to your email later."

"Thanks for your hard work."

Jiang Qing smiled approvingly.

"It's all good news. Have the discussions between Xiaomi and Huawei regarding their intelligent driving cooperation plan come to a conclusion?"

Li Rui, the senior executive in charge of external strategic cooperation, pushed up his glasses and spoke in a calm tone.

"President Jiang, everyone at the meeting agreed to postpone it for now. It's not that the technology is inadequate, but rather that the current road environment, supporting regulations, and user acceptance in China are not yet ready. Forcing it would be riskier than beneficial. We assess that we should observe for at least another year, until the infrastructure and relevant regulations are more mature."

"agree."

Jiang Qing made the decision decisively.

"The direction is right, but the timing is wrong. Let's put it aside for now. What about Fosun's [AI diagnostic system]?"

The team leader in charge of the project, Qin Qin, a capable female executive, responded immediately.

"President Jiang, the project is progressing very smoothly, and the test results have exceeded Fosun's expectations. However, we haven't shown it to them yet, and Fosun has already asked about the delivery time several times."

Jiang Qing picked up her coffee, took a sip, and her eyes flickered.

"Tell them it's still being optimized and needs some time. Hold it in, don't rush to submit the paper. Understand?"

Qin Qin understood immediately and nodded.

"Understood, Mr. Jiang, I will keep a good pace."

"Ah."

Jiang Qing turned her gaze to the three project leaders in charge of content platform cooperation.

"Have the AI ​​script selection systems of the three video platforms all been tested?"

The three of them nodded almost at the same time.

"Ready to be delivered anytime!"

"Test passed perfectly!"

"The platform is already urging us!"

Jiang Qing waved her hand, a barely perceptible smile curving her lips.

"No rush. Reply to them that the system is basically complete, but to ensure everything goes perfectly, we need to conduct a large-scale real-world script stress test. Have all three companies send over all the scripts they have that are yet to be evaluated, whether they are web series, TV series, or movie scripts. We will run the system through them all and conduct a final real-world test."

There was silence in the conference room for a moment.

The three project leaders looked at each other, their faces filled with confusion.

"Mr. Jiang."

The person in charge of liaison with the Tencent platform couldn't help but speak up.

"This... the system has already undergone thorough internal testing, so direct delivery is no problem. The three platforms have a massive amount of scripts; running them all would be a significant time and computing cost. Besides, they might think we..."

"Do you think we're overstepping our bounds? Or are you trying to peek into their script library?"

Jiang Qing took over the conversation, speaking calmly.

"Don't worry about what they think, just reply as I said. The reason is that Wuwen Technology is responsible for its products and its partners, and must ensure that the system performs stably in real, complex, and massive script environments. This is our sincerity and our standard, just do as I say."

His gaze swept over the three managers, his attitude clear.

Although they still had some doubts, the three of them immediately nodded.

"Understood, Mr. Jiang! We will contact the platform immediately afterward."

"it is good."

Jiang Qing finally turned her gaze to Zhang Bin.

"Here comes the grand finale, Mr. Zhang, what's the progress on our large model?"

All eyes immediately focused on Zhang Bin.

Jiang Qing's college roommate, Wu Wen, took a deep breath, his face beaming with barely suppressed pride, and his voice became several decibels louder.

"President Jiang! Everyone! Thanks to the team's tireless efforts day and night, the Wuwen Big Model has completely and thoroughly achieved the highest goals we set at the beginning of the project! Whether it's the understanding of general knowledge, the reasoning of complex logic, the coherence of multi-turn dialogues, the completion of specific tasks, or the creativity and security of generated content, it has passed the most rigorous internal evaluation! It's no exaggeration to say that it is now the top big model in China! It's ready to be released and put into the market at any time!"

As soon as Zhang Bin finished speaking, a murmur of surprise rippled through the conference room.

Zhao Quan rubbed his hands together excitedly.

"That's awesome! After holding back for so long, we can finally unleash our power!"

"Yes, Mr. Jiang! The market has been itching for a long time!"

"Let's release it after the New Year! It'll be a game-changer!"

"We've waited too long for this day!"

The executives were all talking at once, their emotions running high, and they all believed that this was the perfect moment to make a name for themselves.

However, amidst expectant gazes, Jiang Qing simply looked calmly at Zhang Bin and then slowly shook her head.

"hold on."

These three words were like ice water, instantly extinguishing the high spirits in the meeting room.

Everyone was stunned, including Zhang Bin, whose excitement froze instantly.

"President Jiang? Why?"

Zhang Bin frowned.

"We've invested so many resources, and the team has put in so much effort. Now the results are right before our eyes, and the performance fully meets the standards! Why not release it?"

"Yes, Mr. Jiang, I don't understand."

"Releasing it now would be a game-changer for the market!"

"Are there any hidden technical risks that haven't been discovered yet?"

Questions arose one after another, and no one could understand Jiang Qing's decision.

Faced with the room full of confusion and anxiety, Jiang Qing's face revealed a mysterious smile. He leaned forward slightly, placed his hands crossed on the table, and glanced at the anxious faces.

"Everyone."

His voice wasn't loud, but it clearly suppressed all the discussions.

“Our big model is indeed very strong. However, strength is only the foundation. What I want is not the release itself, but how to make it a true phenomenon after the release, how to make it have irreplaceable unique value, and how to make it completely change the game as soon as it is released.”

He paused, then looked at everyone's still bewildered expressions and his smile deepened.

"Releasing now would only give us a powerful model, and several foreign companies would feel the pressure and strive to catch up. In terms of burning money, we can't compete with them. Let's wait a bit longer; we need a suitable time. Then you'll understand."

He didn't reveal any more details, but his confident tone and mysterious smile acted like a reassurance, strangely calming everyone's anxious minds despite their unresolved doubts.

Zhang Bin opened his mouth, but ultimately swallowed back all his questions. Like the other executives, he chose to trust the young leader who had led them to create countless miracles.

"Alright, Mr. Jiang."

Zhang Bin shrugged helplessly, but his eyes regained their anticipation.

"You're in charge. We trust you."

The meeting ended in an atmosphere that was both expectant and tinged with a sense of unease.

Everyone packed up their things and got up to relax.

In the evening, the banquet hall of Luyang Anxiang International Hotel was decorated with dazzling lights, and the huge "Wuwen Technology Annual Ceremony" backdrop shimmered with a technological blue light.

There were no lengthy speeches from leaders, and no rigid procedures.

Jiang Qing simply walked onto the small stage with a glass of champagne at the beginning of the event, took the microphone, and said a few extremely brief words with a smile amidst the good-natured cheers of all the employees.

"After a year of hard work, tonight's theme is simple: have fun! Eat well, drink well, and have a great time! Thank you all for your hard work this year, let's continue to work hard together next year! Happy New Year everyone!"

Happy New Year, President Jiang!

"The boss is the most handsome!"

"No question is awesome!"

……

The audience erupted in cheers and whistles.

The atmosphere was instantly ignited.

The annual meeting has officially begun.

The planning team prepared simple, fun, and highly interactive games.

In the first "Pictionary" segment, the host mischievously invited Jiang Qing and several of the most serious and stern technical experts onto the stage.

The topic is "Artificial Intelligence".

Zhao Quan was so anxious that he scratched his head and drew a crooked robot head.

Zhang Bin frowned as he guessed.

"Robots? Smart home?"

The audience burst into laughter.

When it was Jiang Qing's turn, he picked up a pen, thought for a moment, and drew a large, simple sketch of a head on the electronic whiteboard. Then he drew a lightning bolt symbol next to it, and finally drew a small Earth below the head.

"Ah! I get it! It's AI! Artificial intelligence!"

An employee in the audience immediately shouted it out.

Jiang Qing smiled and nodded, giving a thumbs-up to the audience.

"General Jiang's painting is so abstract!"

"But it grasped the essence! Computing power, intelligence, and connecting the world!"

"The River God is indeed the River God!"

Lighthearted laughter filled the entire hall.

The ensuing "musical chairs" game brought the atmosphere to a climax.

As the music started, a group of Wuwen executives and young employees crowded together and circled around the stool. As soon as the music stopped, everyone fell over, laughing and screaming.

Jiang Qing was also pulled in. Relying on her physical fitness from running every day, she squeezed out two young men and successfully grabbed a chair. She waved triumphantly to the audience, which drew a chorus of good-natured boos.

The buffet area was filled with a wide variety of delicious food, and the employees gathered in twos and threes, eating and chatting without any restraint.

After finishing the game, Jiang Qing, carrying a plate, casually joined different groups.

One minute I'm discussing an algorithm optimization with the young people in the R&D department, the next I'm listening to the girls in the marketing department complain about bizarre clients, and then the testing team drags me to watch them play some funny game with the VR glasses they gave out as prizes at the company's annual meeting—which are also their latest test models.

"President Jiang, try this!"

A young female engineer who had just joined the company blushed and mustered up her courage to put a piece of food on her boss's plate.

"Thank you!"

Jiang Qing naturally took it, tasted it, and gave it a thumbs up.

"Boss, can I take a picture with you?"

Seeing this, several more female employees gathered around with smiles.

"no problem!"

Jiang Qing put down the plate, smiled and cooperated, even making a peace sign.

"Jiang Shen! Could you add two more PS5s to our game room next year?"

A gamer programmer took the opportunity to make a request.

"Okay, submit a report."

Jiang Qing readily agreed, drawing cheers from the crowd.

He's still the most popular senior in school—unpretentious, approachable, able to talk about technology and casual conversation, willing to listen to advice and take a joke.

The entire banquet hall was filled with a youthful, energetic, and joyful atmosphere, which is the DNA of Wuwen Technology.

Time passed quickly amid laughter and joy.

As midnight approached, the annual meeting came to an end.

The host invited Jiang Qing back to the center of the stage.

The dazzling lights shone on him.

Jiang Qing picked up the microphone, looked at the expectant young faces below the stage, and smiled freely.

"Happy times always pass too quickly. That's all for tonight. And finally, as always—"

He paused slightly and raised his voice.

"Happy New Year!"

Almost simultaneously, hundreds of employees from Wuwen Technology, who had been chatting, clinking glasses, or packing up, all stood up in unison, their faces beaming with bright smiles, their voices creating a powerful wave that resounded throughout the banquet hall.

"Happy New Year!!!"

The voice was warm and sincere, filled with satisfaction with the past year and boundless anticipation for the new year.

Confetti and balloons floated down from the ceiling, and applause, laughter, and blessings mingled together, bringing this annual meeting of Wuwen Technology to a perfect close.

Jiang Qing stood on the stage, looking at this vibrant scene, her eyes filled with smiles.

A new year, a new journey, and he is ready.

I just don't know if the world is ready.

(End of this chapter)