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

Chapter 384 At the Forefront of the Storm, Dudu Can't Let Go

As we quietly slipped into mid-December, the chill in the north grew increasingly biting, but the online buzz surrounding ChatGPT showed no signs of abating; in fact, it seemed to be intensifying.

It's no longer just a topic of conversation among tech enthusiasts; it's become a new term that pops up in the conversations of ordinary people from time to time.

During leisure time, on the subway, or even in the farmers' market, you might hear a few scattered comments about it.

"I heard that thing can write poetry?"

"That's not all! My colleague said it can even help with coding!"

"Wow, it's that powerful! Does that mean it'll take away a lot of jobs from us in the future?"

……

After the initial surprise, a complex emotion began to spread throughout the country.

It's curiosity about technological innovation, worry about the uncertainty of the future, anxiety after seeing the gap, and even a hint of disappointment at "other people's children" getting ahead.

Amidst this collective sentiment, people urgently need to find an outlet for their emotions and a place to place their hopes.

So, naturally, our attention once again focused on that name that had brought us countless surprises.

—Jiang Qing.

It began as a call filled with anticipation.

"Jiang Shen, it's your turn to step in!"

"Dr. Jiang, aren't you an AI genius? You can't back down now!"

"Dr. Jiang, let everyone see our own ChatGPT!"

"President Jiang, you need to straighten up!"

……

However, Jiang Qing remained silent as always.

Wuwen Technology's official account continues its daily technical sharing and regular company updates, without mentioning the rampant discussions and tagging.

Expectations, in the silence of day after day, gradually deteriorate.

Some voices that were already disapproving of Jiang Qing's crossover success began to emerge. Encouraged by those with ulterior motives, and mixed with genuine concerns and even a sense of frustration, these voices quickly coalesced into a wave of doubt.

"You always brag so much, but you failed at the crucial moment, didn't you?"

"All you do is appear on variety shows and act in movies to show your face. Where are you when it's time to do your real work?"

"I suspect that his past achievements were largely exaggerated, and he faltered when he encountered a real tough opponent."

"What genius? I think it's all just a facade."

On social media, the hashtags gradually changed from the initial #JiangQingPleaseRespond# to #What'sWrongWithJiangQing#, #BehindWuwenTech'sSilence#, and even sharp terms like #JiangQingFallsFromPedestal# appeared.

Many so-called "industry analysis" and "in-depth revelations" articles began to circulate, the content of which was nothing more than questioning the true technical strength of Wuwen Technology, speculating that Jiang Qing had lost his talent, or criticizing him for being addicted to the glitz and glamour of the entertainment industry and having long since lost interest in technical research and development.

Even within Jiang Qing's massive fan base, the Listeners, subtle divisions have emerged.

The vast majority of people remain steadfast in their support, chanting "I believe in Jiang Zemin" and "He must have his own plans," but some voices have expressed confusion and are gradually wavering.

"Why doesn't Jiang Shen come out and say something? Even just to reassure everyone would be helpful."

"Seeing so many people criticizing him is really upsetting, and I don't know how to respond..."

"What has he been doing lately? Is it really as those people say?"

The seeds of doubt were sown and spread rapidly.

This atmosphere of "silence is tacit agreement" was constantly amplified and exaggerated, making Jiang Qing seem to have truly transformed from a highly worshipped "God Jiang" into a "culprit" who needs to take responsibility for the backwardness of China's AI field, at least in the court of public opinion.

Egret Island.

The winter sea breeze carries a unique damp and salty scent. It's not biting, but after a while, it inevitably makes you want to find a warm corner.

In a café by the coastal highway, Chen Duling held a hot latte by the window, but her gaze was not on the shimmering sea outside the window; instead, it was fixed on the screen of her phone.

Discussions about Jiang Qing occupied almost every corner she could see.

It's no longer the praise and celebration of the CP fans when "Ignite Me, Warm You" ended, nor is it the amazement at his successful crossover.

At this moment, what fills our vision is doubt, disappointment, and even accusations.

"After being touted as a genius for so long, he suddenly falls silent when faced with a real challenge?"

"OpenAI's ChatGPT has emerged out of nowhere, but where is our Jiang Shen? Is he still enjoying the celebrity halo?"

"To be honest, when I saw him appearing on variety shows and filming movies, I knew that his mind was no longer on his skills. It's a pity that he has such great talent."

"What's the use of Wuwen Technology having a high valuation? If it can't deliver solid results when it matters, it's just a paper tiger."

"Li Yanhong said that the technological gap is huge and Baidu is going to invest regardless of the cost, but Jiang Qing hasn't even said a word?"

"Ultimately, it's still about businessmen pursuing profits. Do you really think he'd bury himself in research and development?"

……

Occasionally, a few fans would try to defend him, saying things like "Dr. Jiang must be busy" or "Wuwen Technology must have a plan," but these voices were quickly drowned out by a louder chorus of ridicule.

Even in his personal fan community, discordant voices emerged, and some previously steadfast fans began to waver and raise questions.

Chen Duling's delicate eyebrows furrowed into a deep frown, her heart feeling heavy and suffocated as if something was blocking it.

Those cold words seemed to carry a real malice, piercing through the screen and stinging her.

She knew he wasn't that kind of person.

She had seen the light in his eyes when he talked about artificial intelligence; it was an almost devout passion.

For him, variety shows and acting are just occasional stops on the train of life.

His destination was always that vast ocean of stars.

But why didn't he explain?

Why not respond?

Should we just let this public opinion fester, let him fall from grace and be ridiculed by everyone?
Chen Duling closed Weibo and casually opened Douyin. Big data quickly pushed content related to Jiang Qing, which she had been following recently.

On the screen was a live broadcast of a so-called "in-depth discussion" between Jiang Qing and Wuwen Technology.

A tech blogger known for his sharp wit is eloquently analyzing the inevitable technological shortcomings of Wuwen Technology, as well as the real reason why Jiang Qing chose to remain silent.

It's simply a matter of insufficient ability to meet the challenges of ChatGPT.

Chen Duling frowned, and a thin layer of frost instantly covered her cold face, making her temperament even more aloof.

Her slender fingers swiped across the screen, and the vile mockery and insults in the comments section felt like needles pricking her heart.

These people clearly know nothing, so how can they attack someone so viciously based on mere conjecture?

Since choosing to leave Luyang, she has never taken the initiative to contact Jiang Qing again.

She knew perfectly well that Jiang Qing would never give up on Zhou Ye, Meng Ziyi, or the sharp-tongued young girl she met at Binhu Shuangxi.

Reason told her that keeping her distance was the best way to protect herself.

However, over the past two weeks, watching Jiang Qing and his company Wuwen Technology get caught up in the increasingly out-of-control media storm, watching his past achievements be easily tarnished, watching him almost single-handedly bear the criticism of the gap between expectations and reality for the entire domestic AI field... she found that her rationality was being eroded little by little by worry.

Several times, she opened her WeChat chat with Jiang Qing, typed and deleted, over and over again, but in the end she still held back.

What could she say?

comfort?

encourage?

These words seemed so pale and powerless in the face of overwhelming malice, offering him no help whatsoever.

Besides, he probably doesn't lack people to comfort him...

She put down her phone with some irritation and pressed her fingers against the warm coffee cup.

My gaze returned to the window; the sea and sky blended into one, vast and serene, seemingly the opposite of the hustle and bustle of the online world.

"Sis, the car's here, we need to go to the airport."

The assistant stepped forward and gently reminded her. Chen Duling snapped out of her reverie and nodded.

"it is good."

Her starring drama "Our Prime of Life" is about to premiere, and she needs to fly to Shanghai to cooperate with the crew for promotional activities.

She got up, picked up her coat from the chair next to her, and put it on. Her slender yet not frail figure could be vaguely seen in her movements.

As she walked towards the door, she couldn't resist glancing down at her phone one last time.

News pop-ups filled the status bar.

"Baidu's stock price surged nearly 15%, and Robin Li said he will fully invest in the research and development of ChatGPT-like products!"

"Wang Huiwen, former co-founder of Meituan, has entered the market with $5000 million, determined to create a Chinese version of OpenAI!"

"Giants like Tencent, Ali, and iFlytek have all announced their entry into the AIGC (AI Generics and Content) sector, causing a surge in capital market activity!"

"Wuwen Technology remains silent, seemingly acknowledging the huge technological gap between it and ChatGPT!"

Jiang Qing has been keeping a low profile and has not yet made any response!

Each line of headings is like a tiny needle; a light prick doesn't hurt, but when they accumulate, they become incredibly irritating.

The whole world is enthusiastically chasing this trend, but he alone remains aloof, his silence unsettling.

A new "breaking news" message was pushed to the top of the screen, with a sensational headline.

"A Deep Dive into the Truth Behind Jiang Qing and Wuwen Technology's Silence: Could it be Due to the Departure of Core Team Members and a Major Setback in the Technology Roadmap?"

Her fingertips paused for a moment, then she locked the screen expressionlessly and put the phone in her pocket.

But it felt like something had gently bumped into my chest.

These unfounded rumors can now be spread so easily and widely; how difficult must his situation be?

At this moment, at the center of the storm on the internet, lies Wuwen Technology.

The atmosphere, however, was completely different from what outsiders had imagined.

No one was in a state of panic, and no one was overwhelmed with anxiety.

The sounds of keyboards clicking and engineers whispering together filled the air with a tense atmosphere of focus and even excitement, as if the calm before a storm was not a sign of suppression, but rather a gathering of strength.

In Jiang Qing's office, he was standing in front of a whiteboard covered with complex formulas and diagrams, one hand in his pocket and the other holding a dark blue marker, occasionally circling or adding a stroke or two.

Chen Duo stood quietly to the side, holding a tablet in his hand, the screen displaying the latest public opinion monitoring report, but he did not rush to report it.

After a while, Jiang Qing put down his pen, took a half step back, and examined the contents of the whiteboard, seemingly bringing the matter to a temporary close.

He then turned around and looked at Chen Duo.

"Is something wrong?"

"President Jiang, some new... rather outrageous rumors have emerged in the media."

Chen Duo handed over the tablet, looking speechless.

"The main focus is on speculation about turmoil within our core team and insurmountable bottlenecks in our technological development."

Jiang Qing took the tablet, quickly glanced at it, and showed no obvious emotional fluctuation on her face. Only the corner of her mouth curled up very slightly, as if she had seen something absurd but not worth getting angry about.

"President Jiang, do we need to take further measures? For example, issue a formal official statement, or arrange a small-scale media briefing?"

Chen Duo asked for instructions.

Although he knew that Jiang Qing would most likely not agree.

Sure enough, Jiang Qing handed the tablet back to him and shook her head.

"No need. Just do what you need to do. Ignore the noise outside for now."

His tone was calm, or rather, resolute.

This certainty is not arrogance, but rather stems from a clear understanding and strong confidence in one's own technical expertise.

"But, Mr. Jiang..."

Chen Duo hesitated slightly.

"These rumors may affect the confidence of some potential partners, and even... the emotions of some young employees within the company may be disturbed."

"Good partners see the essence of things, as for employees..."

Jiang Qing walked to the desk, picked up her thermos, and took a sip of water.

"Wuwen Technology relies on shared goals and core technologies to retain talent, not on verbal battles with the outside world. Keeping everyone focused on their work is the best stabilizing force."

"Yes, Mr. Jiang, I understand."

Chen Duo said no more and nodded in acceptance.

He had followed Jiang Qing for many years and knew his style of doing things very well.

Always focus on the most critical issues and rarely let external noise distract you.

Jiang Qing sat back in her office chair, her gaze returning to the computer screen, which displayed dense lines of code and a constantly scrolling stream of data.

"Our own progress is the most important thing. As for the rest, we'll see in time."

Chen Duo nodded to indicate that he understood and quietly left the office.

Jiang Qing sat alone in his office, the light from the screen reflecting off his face, creating a play of light and shadow.

He wasn't entirely indifferent to external opinions, but he was well aware that in this field, what ultimately matters was solid technical skill.

The silence at this moment is not a sign of retreat or helplessness, but rather a period of dormancy where all strength is concentrated on one point.

However, the tree wants to be quiet but the wind keeps on.

That very evening, an anonymous tech forum post began to spread rapidly across various social media platforms.

The post claimed to have obtained "insider information from Wuwen Technology," stating with certainty that Wuwen Technology's core large model project, which is comparable to ChatGPT, failed to meet expectations in a recent internal evaluation. Its main technical indicators are significantly lagging behind OpenAI's latest achievement, ChatGPT3.5. The team's morale is low, the project's prospects are worrying, and it even faces the risk of being shelved.

The poster also expressed deep regret, stating that this was the real reason why Jiang Qing and Wuwen Technology had remained silent.

This inflammatory revelation, riddled with flaws, was like cold water being poured into a pot of boiling oil, instantly causing an uproar.

"Just as I suspected! I knew it was a lack of skill!"

"They boasted so much before, but now they've been exposed for what they really are, haven't they?"

"It's such a shame that so many expectations were wasted..."

"Is Jiang Qing, this tech genius, going to become a real actor someday? Hahaha..."

"Every time you stood on stage before, you spoke so eloquently, but it was all just empty talk? Genius? Ha..."

"I suggest checking out his previous papers; they might be a bit shoddy."

"I seriously suspect that Jiang Qing was a product of the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) to boost the school's reputation?"

"Tsk... What the person upstairs said is actually quite possible, it's terrifying to think about!"

……

The voices of doubt, ridicule, and abuse grew louder and louder, reaching a new climax.

Even some previously neutral tech bloggers have begun to believe that Wuwen Technology may indeed be facing significant difficulties.

Jiang Qing's situation seems to have become even more difficult in the eyes of outsiders.

The AI ​​genius who was once adorned with a halo seems to have suddenly become a quack with a glittering exterior but a rotten core.

The storm did not subside; instead, it became even more turbulent and intense because of this irrefutable revelation.

At that moment, Chen Duling, who was in her hotel room in Shanghai and had just finished a day of promotional activities, also saw this push notification.

She stared at the glaring words on the screen, her fingers tightening slightly as she gripped her phone.

The lights outside the window were dazzling, the neon lights were flashing, but they couldn't illuminate the worry in her eyes.

Jiang Qing, you can handle this, right?
(End of this chapter)