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

Chapter 394 came in quick succession, leaving no stone unturned.

In reality, unlike the tender atmosphere in Jiang Qing's office, this day was anything but peaceful.

As dawn broke over Luyang, this provincial capital, which is usually not very prominent in China, was already quietly bustling with excitement.

The first thing to cause a small stir online was a slightly blurry photo of the airport.

Around 9 a.m., a post on Weibo by a netizen attracted attention.

"I think I saw Jack Ma from Tencent in the arrival hall of Zone B at Luyang Xinqiao International Airport? He was wearing a mask, but his figure looked just like him! He was with a few people, walking very fast, so I didn't get a picture of his face... (picture)"

In the photo, a middle-aged man wearing a dark down jacket, glasses, and a mask is walking briskly toward the exit, accompanied by several people.

Initially, the comments section was filled with skepticism.

"You must be mistaken. What would Mr. Ma be doing in Luyang for no reason?"

"Is there any important event in Luyang? I haven't heard anything about it."

"Tch, I see similar posts all the time, they're not the real person."

"Wait, it seems there really is..."

However, just half an hour later, another netizen took a clearer photo and tagged a well-known tech news blogger.

"@TechNineBrother: Confirmed! It really is Jack Ma! The Tencent CEO appeared at the VIP channel of Luyang Airport! Is this for tomorrow's Wuwen Technology press conference? That's some serious publicity! (High-resolution photos)"

This photo has a better angle. Although Ma is still wearing a mask, his signature hairstyle and glasses were immediately recognized by sharp-eyed netizens.

The hashtag "Pengcheng Ma appears in Luyang" quickly climbed to the top of the trending search list.

Before netizens could even process this news, around 10:30 a.m., a short video posted by a local taxi driver on Douyin dropped another bombshell.

In the video, the driver couldn't hide his excitement as he shouted at the camera.

"Holy crap! Guys, guess who I saw at the airport just now? It was Ahri's Teacher Ma! It really was him! Even though it was just a fleeting glimpse before he got into a Maybach, my eyes are definitely not mistaken! Is Luyang about to hold a martial arts tournament?"

This short video, with its strong sense of immediacy and the inherent credibility of the taxi driver, instantly went viral on Douyin's local rankings and spread rapidly across the entire internet.

"The horses from Lin'an have arrived in Luyang" quickly became a trending topic.

Now, the entire internet realized something was wrong.

"Holy crap! No way? Both Pony Ma and Teacher Ma went? What's the reason for them both appearing in a non-official, non-summit city? It can only be for tomorrow's press conference!"

"Jiang Qing has such a huge influence! He's alarmed the heads of half of China's internet industry?"

"More than half the country! Look! Someone has photographed Robin Li of Baidu again! And JD.com's 'Unknown Wife Beauty'!"

"Really? Isn't it supposed to start tomorrow? All these big shots have arrived early? Is it that important?"

"When did Luyang become so prestigious?"

"Shouldn't you say Jiang Qing has a lot of influence?"

"It really is……"

Sure enough, around 11 a.m., media outlets and netizens began releasing photos showing Li Yanhong and Liu Qiangdong arriving at Luyang Airport one after the other. Both arrived with minimal entourage, but exuded a powerful aura.

Around lunchtime, the trending topics list almost became a live broadcast of internet giants arriving.

Lei Jun from Xiaomi has arrived! And he's wearing those familiar jeans!

"Zhang Yiming from ByteDance showed up wearing a windbreaker, very tech-savvy!"

"Wang Xingxing from Unitree Robotics!"

"Chen Tianshi of the Cambrian Period!"

"Tang Xiao'ou from SenseTime!"

"Zhu Long of Yitu Technology!"

"Hey, Big Mouth's here too!"

"The man in red has arrived too..."

Each photo and each short video gradually pushed the emotions of the entire internet to a climax.

Tech enthusiasts were thrilled, financial media went wild, and netizens were completely stunned.

This is no longer a simple press conference; it has become an informal gathering of the top forces in China's technology circle!
The question marks in everyone's minds have turned into exclamation marks. The anticipation for Wuwen Technology's press conference tomorrow has been pushed to an unprecedented peak by the successive arrival of these important figures!

"My God, this lineup...it's terrifying!"

"I was a little skeptical at first, but now I believe Wuwen Technology is definitely going to pull out all the stops! Otherwise, it wouldn't be possible to attract so many big names to attend in person!"

"Tomorrow's press conference will absolutely be historic!"

"Luyang! Tomorrow, the focus of science and technology nationwide... no! worldwide will be on Luyang!"

"It's on fire!"

……

Just as the internet was abuzz with discussion about the arrival of so many bigwigs, Jiang Qing's black sedan was driving through the slightly congested rush hour traffic in Luyang at dusk.

Zhou Zhengkai skillfully maneuvered the steering wheel, avoiding the congestion on the main road, and turned onto a quiet, tree-lined path, finally stopping slowly in front of a courtyard with white walls and black tiles, reminiscent of Hui-style architecture.

Above the door hangs a small plaque with the four characters "Qingxi Mountain House" written in vigorous characters. This is a well-known private restaurant in the political and business circles of Luyang. It is not open to the public and only accepts reservations from regular customers.

The waiter had clearly been notified beforehand and respectfully led Jiang Qing inside.

The courtyard is secluded, with pavilions and waterside terraces, arranged in an extremely elegant manner, isolating it from the hustle and bustle of the city.

After passing through a winding corridor paved with cobblestones, we arrived at the innermost private room called "Luzhou Moon".

The waiter gently pushed open the heavy wooden door, and bright light immediately flooded out of the private room, accompanied by laughter and conversation.

Inside the spacious private room, a large round table that could comfortably seat twenty people was not yet served any food, only exquisite tea and snacks.

Beside the table, some sitting and some standing, were the business tycoons and leading figures in the domestic technology sector who had arrived in Luyang that day.

Liu Qiangdong was holding a teacup, chatting quietly with Ma Huateng beside him. Both of them had smiles on their faces and seemed to be having a very pleasant conversation.

On the other side, Lei Jun was huddled together with Zhang Yiming and Li Yanhong, seemingly looking at something on their phones, occasionally nodding and exchanging a few words.

Looking around, Zhou Hongyi, Zhu Long, Guo Guangchang, and others were gathered in twos and threes, chatting happily in a relaxed and harmonious atmosphere.

As soon as Jiang Qing entered the room, Lei Jun, who was closest to the door, spotted him and immediately began to criticize him.

"Hey! Our host has finally arrived! Mr. Jiang, you're taking way too long. We guests have been here for ages, and you, the host, are still so late? Are you not welcoming us?"

His tone was familiar and full of teasing.

Jiang Qing immediately cupped his hands in apology, a helpless smile plastered on his face.

"Mr. Lei, you've completely wronged me! I was so excited to have you all here, how could I not welcome you? I'm so sorry, I was just at the company checking the final presentation segments for tomorrow, afraid of making any mistakes. I'm so sorry you all made this special trip. I was so nervous, under so much pressure!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Qiangdong burst into laughter and interjected in a booming voice.

"I understand, I understand! President Jiang is going to be the main character tomorrow, so of course we spectators can relax. It's alright, we'll just give you a few more cups of tea as punishment later!"

"He deserves to be punished!"

Jiang Qing readily agreed with a smile, and as she spoke, she quickly walked into the private room, shaking hands and greeting everyone present.

"Mr. Ma, it's been a long time. Thank you for coming."

"Mr. Li, welcome to Luyang."

"Teacher Ma, I see you've arrived quite early?"

"Mr. Zhang, it's nice to see you again."

"Mr. Zhou, you're still as energetic as ever!"

"Mr. Guo, thank you for making this trip."

"President Zhu..."

He spoke tactfully, exchanging a few words with each person, mentioning old acquaintances or inquiring about their travel plans, handling everything with ease and confidence.

This whole process not only demonstrated the host's hospitality but also took care of everyone, making the atmosphere in the private room even more lively.

After exchanging pleasantries, Jiang Qing invited everyone to sit down and signaled to the waiter waiting outside the door that they could start serving the dishes.

-

At almost the same time, in the arrival hall of Luyang Xinqiao International Airport, many media outlets were still staking out the area, hoping to capture some more images of important figures.

At that moment, a flight from Shanghai landed, and passengers disembarked one after another.

Among the crowd, a tall girl wearing a beige long down jacket, a baseball cap, and a mask walked out quickly, pulling a small suitcase.

Despite being heavily disguised, the girl's cool and outstanding temperament and slender figure still made some sharp-eyed media feel that she was inexplicably familiar.

"That one just now... looked like Chen Duling?"

Someone whispered.

By the time someone realized what was happening and tried to confirm, the figure had already disappeared into the crowd at the exit, so they had to give up.

More than ten minutes later, Chen Duling leaned back in the car, looking at the Luyang street scene rushing past the window with a complicated expression.

She did tell herself to stay away, but when he was once again in the eye of the storm and about to have what could be the most important vindication of his career, she found herself unable to sit back and wait for the news.

She wanted to witness it firsthand, even if it was just from afar. She'd asked Chen Duo for a ticket; he must know that, right?

I don't know... Never mind, I don't want to think about it anymore.

She just came to take a look.

Right, that is it.

Just then, another flight from Lin'an landed, and among the passengers disembarking, a girl wearing a pink lamb wool coat and a fluffy bear ear hat stood out.

She skipped and hopped out, her assistant following closely behind, anxiously protecting her, as if afraid she would be recognized.

"Don't worry, it's nothing~ I'm all bundled up, who would recognize me!"

Speaking in a soft, melodious Chongqing accent, Tian Xiwei waved to her assistant with a grin. Her large eyes, visible above her mask, curved into crescents, filled with the excitement of seeing the person she was about to meet.

She had to beg the director for a long time to get an extra day off and come to Luyang early, just so she could be the first to cheer on her Dr. Jiang tomorrow.

Almost simultaneously, a flight from Chengdu landed.

Zhang Jingyi wore a simple camel coat and a thick scarf, covering her face completely.

She was alone, carrying a backpack, and looked like a female college student returning home for vacation.

They walked out of the passage quickly and discreetly, and got into a pre-booked ride-hailing car.

Only after getting into the car did she breathe a slight sigh of relief, take out her phone, and look at the profile of Jiang Qing, whom she had secretly photographed on set, looking down at the script. Her eyes were firm.

My king, your knight has arrived.

Meanwhile, in another van traveling from the airport to the city, Wang Chiran was sitting upright in the back seat.

She wore a brown coat, her long hair was loose, and her makeup was exquisite, giving her the air of a female celebrity.

However, only her agent sitting next to her knew that her hands, resting on her knees, were unconsciously twisting together, and she looked unusually agitated.

Her gaze drifted to the window, looking at the faint outline of the convention center in the distance, a hint of fervor flashing in the depths of her eyes.

Tomorrow, tomorrow I'll be able to watch him shine from the audience... Just thinking about it makes her so excited she almost trembles.

Jiang Shen, no matter what, I will always support you unconditionally!

Li Yitong also landed in Luyang.

Her schedule is relatively public; she has a business trip in Luyang tomorrow morning, but she will try to keep a low profile and leave quickly through the VIP channel.

Accompanied by her assistant, she wore sunglasses and had a knowing yet slightly playful smile on her lips.

She could already imagine how lively Luyang would be tomorrow. This little brother had caused such a commotion lately, and the girls must be getting restless too.

But no matter what, as the older sister, she should definitely come and see him at this crucial moment, even if it's just from a distance.

Zhao Jinmai took an extra day off and quietly arrived a day early.

The difference is that she took the high-speed train.

She was wrapped in a huge down jacket, almost completely encasing herself, looking like a cute little penguin.

He only brought one assistant with him and kept a very low profile, successfully avoiding everyone's attention.

Sitting in the car on the way to the hotel, she looked out the window, silently thinking about tomorrow.

Although she really wanted to see Jiang Qing, she knew he must be very busy today. She had been following the news online, and with so many important figures coming to Luyang, it goes without saying.

But they weren't the only ones who arrived in Luyang.

The arrival of this group of actresses, although occasionally photographed and sparking some small-scale discussions, was overshadowed by today's much louder news about business tycoons.

Each of them, with different feelings in their hearts, checked into different hotels and silently waited for tomorrow to arrive.

-

Meanwhile, at Qingxi Mountain House.

After several rounds of drinks and several dishes, the atmosphere at the table became even more lively.

Inside the private room, many bigwigs who usually strategize in the business world and are competitors are now enjoying a harmonious meal together.

The topic naturally shifted to tomorrow's main subject.

Jack Ma picked up a piece of stinky mandarin fish with his chopsticks and glanced at Jiang Qing casually.

"President Jiang, tomorrow's press conference is going to be such a big event, it's really getting us old guys itching to get started. Could you give us a little hint so we can be mentally prepared? We can't just be like those young people in the audience, all we can do is open our mouths and yell, can we?"

He spoke with a unique sense of irony, and his eyes gleamed with shrewdness.

Upon hearing this, everyone at the table laughed, and their eyes all turned to Jiang Qing.

Pengcheng Ma pushed up his glasses, picked up the conversation, and spoke more directly.

"Yes, Mr. Jiang. ChatGPT is a mountain that stands in the way of everyone working on AI. Is Wuwen planning to tackle it head-on this time, or take a different approach? Choosing this time, there must be some surprises in store, right?"

Li Yanhong also chimed in with a smile.

"Parameter size, training data, and inference cost are all unavoidable hurdles. Wuwen's choice to release at this time suggests that it has made breakthrough progress in some key metrics?"

He spread his hands, half-jokingly.

"They can't be deliberately keeping us in suspense, can they?"

Zhang Yiming didn't speak, but just stared at Jiang Qing, waiting for his answer.

Seeing this, the others also stopped talking and turned their attention to them.

Since we've come all this way, we naturally want to see the real thing.

Faced with the direct or subtle probing of this group of top domestic business giants, Jiang Qing put down his teacup, his smile unchanged.

"You seniors are too kind to say that. Wuwen Technology is still too young. I only organized this press conference because I was on the verge of giving up. After all, everyone has seen what the trend has been over the past month."

Jiang Qingxian gave a self-deprecating laugh, his face showing bitterness.

“ChatGPT is truly excellent, and OpenAI’s work is worthy of respect. It has proven that this path has great potential and has also helped us educate the market.”

His gaze swept across the entire room, and then his tone abruptly changed.

"However, the future of artificial intelligence should not be limited to one path, one voice, or one form of expression. The reason why Wanxiang is called Wanxiang is to take the meaning of encompassing all kinds of images. We are trying to understand intelligence from another perspective and to build interaction."

Instead of directly answering any specific questions, it presented a broader concept.

"Oh? Another perspective? What exactly do you mean?"

Liu Qiangdong asked curiously, leaning forward slightly.

Jiang Qing smiled, picked up the serving chopsticks and put a piece of fermented tofu on Lei Jun's plate before slowly speaking.

"For example, how can we make AI understand us better, instead of just answering our questions? How can we enable it not only to process information, but also to understand intentions, and even... anticipate needs? It's not just about language interaction, but about the fusion of multi-dimensional perception."

His use of the word "anticipate" caused many people in the room to raise their eyebrows slightly.

Zhou Hongyi couldn't help but interject.

"It sounds like multimodal fusion? But it's not a new concept."

"The concept isn't new, but the implementation path and the final effect might be somewhat novel."

Jiang Qing answered flawlessly, her smile gentle.

"As for the specifics, let's leave some suspense for tomorrow. If I spoil everything now, there won't be any surprises for you all tomorrow. All I can say is that the Wuwen team has worked hard to deliver this result, which should live up to your expectations and the precious time you've all made."

This statement both affirmed the opponent and explained his own ideas, raising expectations without revealing any substantial information. It was watertight and left no room for criticism.

The people at the table exchanged glances, knowing they wouldn't get any more specific information from Jiang Qing.

But these words only strengthened their anticipation.

"Okay! Then let's wait for the surprise tomorrow!"

Lei Jun was the first to raise his teacup.

"Come on, let's drink tea instead of wine and wish President Jiang a complete success at tomorrow's press conference! And may Wuwen Technology reach a new level!"

Wishing you success!

Looking forward to tomorrow!

The bigwigs all raised their glasses in agreement.

The atmosphere in the private room became harmonious again.

This subtle business probe, handled with ease by Jiang Qing, transformed into an even stronger anticipation for tomorrow's press conference.

But everyone present sensed that behind Jiang Qing's composure and calmness lay a strong confidence in his technology.

Therefore, expectations are even higher.

Jiang Qing saw everyone's reactions and a smile flashed in her eyes.

Tomorrow, Luyang is destined to become the focus of the global technology community.

And this grand feast will be started by him.

(End of this chapter)