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

Chapter 419: Turning the Sky

The festive atmosphere of the Lunar New Year had not yet dissipated when another major piece of news caused a stir on the internet, even overshadowing the New Year spirit.

From Weibo to Douyin, from Zhihu to various financial forums, almost all Chinese social media platforms are enthusiastically discussing a common topic.

Jiang Qing, and his wealth that skyrocketed like a rocket.

At the top of Weibo's trending topics list, "Jiang Qing's net worth skyrockets" was followed by a bright red "Explosive" character.

Clicking in, the screen is filled with netizens' amazement.

Of course, there are also dissenting voices.

"Isn't this overhyping? It's just a large model, why is the valuation so high? It's a huge bubble!"

"Are you getting all worked up over upstairs? Look at how badly Nvidia's stock has fallen lately. The market votes with its feet, you can't argue with that."

"Exactly! Wanxiang is now number one in global downloads. Its open-source strategy is directly reshaping industry rules, and its value is real!"

"Some people are just being sour..."

Financial influencers have jumped in, creating a plethora of analyses, charts, and valuation models in an attempt to decipher the logic behind these astonishing figures.

Some bloggers have started to review Jiang Qing's entrepreneurial history, from his early success at the University of Science and Technology of China to founding Wuwen Technology, and then to shocking the world with Wanxiang, every step of which can be described as legendary.

On Douyin, related topics such as #JiangQing'sNetValue# and #All Things Change the World# quickly rose to the top of the trending list.

The content of short videos is incredibly diverse.

A financial blogger wearing black-rimmed glasses pointed at the camera, tapping hard on the charts behind him.

"Family members! Breaking news! Jiang Qing of Wuwen Technology may have a net worth exceeding 100 billion US dollars! What does this mean? It means that he alone may have a net worth higher than the GDP of some small countries!"

Another popular online account that focuses on technical analysis took a different approach.

"Brothers, we've all been focused on how amazing Wanxiang's technology is, but today's valuation from the capital market tells us that technology is the greatest wealth! Jiang Qing's net worth isn't something that's been hyped up; it's built on solid technological barriers!"

The comment section below the video was equally lively.

"The ceiling for monetizing technology has been reached."

"These are the stars we should be following! Their cutting-edge technology makes them richer than a country!"

"Just you wait, from now on anyone who says that doing scientific research is not as good as speculating on real estate, just throw Jiang Shen's news in their face!"

"Jiang Shen is still too strong..."

Many female netizens also posted stills of Jiang Qing as Xiao Heyun in "The Beginning" or screenshots of Li Xun in "Ignite Me, Warm You", accompanied by captions such as "I didn't know Jiang Qing was good when I was young, and I mistook my brother for a treasure" and "Today I am Li Xun's princess, tomorrow I will be Jiang Qing's fan". The comment section was flooded with "hahaha" and "sisters, wake up".

On Zhihu, the question "How do you evaluate Jiang Qing's potential net worth exceeding 100 billion US dollars, making him the new richest man in Asia?" quickly rose to the top of the trending list.

The highly-rated answer provided an in-depth yet accessible analysis from multiple perspectives, including technology, market, capital, and international competition.

"Simply put, the value of Vientiane lies not in how much money it makes now, but in the fact that it defines a possible path for the future development of AI: high efficiency, low cost, and open source. If this path proves successful, it will be disruptive to the entire AI industry and even the global technology landscape. The capital market is betting on this future by giving it such a high valuation."

Some respondents also calmly pointed out: "High valuations also mean higher expectations and pressures. Wuwen Technology and Jiangqing will face more severe technological challenges and international competition in the future, especially the suppression from the United States may have only just begun."

The comments section was filled with intense discussion, with some analyzing the rationality of the valuation from the perspective of economic principles, and others exploring the possibilities of Wuwen Technology's future business model. However, the overall atmosphere was one of pride and excitement.

Just as the entire internet was abuzz with amazement, heated discussion, and analysis of Jiang Qing's wealth myth, a more influential voice joined the discussion, instantly shifting this frenzy about personal wealth to a grander and more profound dimension.

At 10:00 AM, Professor Zhou Zhihua, Dean of the School of Artificial Intelligence at Jinling University and a leading scholar in the field of artificial intelligence in China, published a long article on his verified Weibo account.

At the very beginning of his blog post, he directly addressed the hottest topic of the moment.

"Seeing everyone excited and envious about Dr. Jiang Qing's skyrocketing wealth, and discussing it so enthusiastically, I'd like to share my own perspective. I personally believe that Dr. Jiang's current wealth is well-deserved, and even if it were higher, it would still be entirely justified. However, our focus shouldn't be solely on the numbers of personal wealth. We should instead see the profound impact that Wanxiang, this groundbreaking artificial intelligence model, will have on our country and even the global landscape."

This opening statement immediately attracted a lot of attention.

Zhou Zhihua's calm and powerful writing seemed to inject a sober and profound force into the boiling public opinion field.

He continued, "The birth of OmniVision was like a bombshell, causing a strong shock around the world. Its influence spread rapidly, quickly rising to the top of the global app download charts and becoming the focus of world attention. The chain reaction triggered by this phenomenal event even affected Elon Musk, a legendary figure in the tech world."

"As a leading figure in the world's high-tech field, Musk has always held a pivotal position in the industry. However, faced with the sudden rise of many new forces, he has completely broken down. Not long ago, Musk posted 18 emotional messages on social media. I carefully read these posts, and every word revealed his near-frenzied state of anger. From these words, we can also clearly feel his deep helplessness and his complex mentality of wanting to get out of his predicament and save himself."

Zhou Zhihua's example was very vivid, and many netizens immediately went to verify it. Sure enough, they found that Musk's recent tweets were full of anxiety and urgency, which was completely different from his calm and confident attitude before the launch of Wanxiang.

This comparison allows more people to intuitively feel just how powerful the impact of all things is.

"So, why exactly is it that the myriad phenomena can generate such a huge influence and cause such a strong tremor?"

Zhou Zhihua raised the core question, and then explained the five important implications behind it in detail.

"First, the emergence of Wanxiang signifies that my country has successfully built a complete artificial intelligence ecosystem. From basic theories, algorithm models, and chip support to data resources, application scenarios, and talent cultivation, Wanxiang's success proves that we have initially formed an independent and controllable, interconnected industrial system in the field of artificial intelligence. This is by no means an achievement made overnight, but rather the result of long-term accumulation and solid foundation. Wanxiang is like a big tree; its robust growth is inseparable from the fertile soil beneath its feet and the support of a complete ecosystem."

"Secondly, this marks the breaking of the US monopoly on large-scale AI models. In the past, the GPT series of models seemed to be the only benchmark and the only voice in the field of AI. The emergence of Vientiane, with its real technical strength and more open attitude, tells the world that there is more than one path to AI development, and top-level large-scale models are not the patent of any one country. This is a breaking of the pattern, and even more so, a rebuilding of confidence."

"Third, Vientiane has slowed down the pace of American high-tech capital's global expansion. AI is regarded as the core driving force of the next industrial revolution. Whoever masters the core AI technology is likely to dominate the global economy in the future. Vientiane's second option gives countries around the world, especially developing countries, more bargaining power and autonomy when introducing AI technology. To a certain extent, it curbs the attempt of monopoly capital to use its technological advantages to colonize AI, which is conducive to building a fairer and healthier global digital economy development environment."

"Fourth, this signifies that developing countries can now enjoy the benefits of artificial intelligence. Vientiane's open-source strategy and relatively low cost of use have significantly lowered the barrier to entry for advanced AI technologies. It can provide more inclusive and applicable AI solutions for countries along the Belt and Road, playing a significant role in infrastructure construction, healthcare, education, and agricultural production, helping developing countries catch the fast train of AI development and share the dividends of technology."

"Finally, and most importantly, Wanxiang has laid a solid foundation for us to win the century-long competition in artificial intelligence. Wanxiang's success, especially the breakthrough achieved through algorithmic innovation under limited computing power, powerfully proves that blockades and suppression cannot stop our pace of technological innovation; on the contrary, they will inspire our determination and ability to innovate independently. In AI, a key area of ​​future competition, we have not only caught up but also surpassed it, and even become the leader. This has given us valuable strategic initiative and confidence in the great power competition."

"In conclusion, the birth of Wanxiang is by no means accidental; it is undoubtedly the fruitful result of Dr. Jiang's team's years of hard work and dedicated research. Its significance far exceeds that of a single company or product, and its impact on national development, rejuvenation, and even the global landscape will be profound and long-lasting. Of course, we must also be soberly aware that the road ahead will not be smooth, and we will inevitably face even more severe challenges and suppression. But I believe that since it has broken through the soil, it will surely grow into a towering tree."

At the end of the blog post, Zhou Zhihua concluded with a highly weighty comment.

"Therefore, in my opinion, Jiang Qing's name is quite fitting! At a time when my country's artificial intelligence field was on the verge of collapse, he single-handedly turned the tide!"

Zhou Zhihua's final comment was like a resounding bell, triggering a massive online response!
This blog post, with its profound professional background, far-sighted strategic vision, and strong sense of national pride, has been widely reposted by official media accounts, experts, scholars, and well-known bloggers.

The hashtag “Jiang Qing, who saved the day” quickly rose to the top of the trending search list, firmly occupying the top two spots along with “Jiang Qing’s net worth skyrocketed”.

"Dean Zhou's words are absolutely right! They broadened my perspective completely!"

"Indeed, we were so focused on how much money Jiang Qing had that we didn't realize how significant his actions were!"

"These six words on the trending search terms got my blood pumping!"

"Although I don't understand it, I was deeply shocked by what I saw!"

"So, didn't Yezi make a huge profit?"

"Upstairs, Mr. Jiang belongs to Sister Meng!"

"Don't talk nonsense, Jiang Shen belongs to everyone!"

"From technological breakthroughs to breaking monopolies, and then to adding leverage to national competition... Jiang Qing and his Wuwen Technology deserve any praise!"

"This is what top researchers should be like! I'm a fan!"

"I was a little jealous before, but now I only feel admiration and pride! He deserves to earn that money!"

"I'm wondering if Li Xun will be Jiang Shen's last role? We need to!" "Jiang Shen is awesome..."

Public opinion has quietly shifted under the influence of Dean Zhou Zhihua's blog post.

The initial amazement and slight envy of personal wealth have shifted more towards in-depth reflection on technological breakthroughs, national competition, and the mission of our times.

The name Jiang Qing is no longer just associated with a young scientific genius, a successful entrepreneur, or an actor who occasionally crosses over into other fields and brings surprises; it is also closely linked to a sense of national honor and a confidence in the self-reliance of the nation's science and technology.

Meanwhile, inside the penthouse of Binhu Shuangxi.

When Jiang Qing woke up, it was almost noon.

Sunlight streamed through the gaps in the heavy curtains, casting a bright band of light on the floor.

He rubbed his throbbing temples as the crazy memories of last night gradually returned.

Looking to the side, Wang Churan was still fast asleep, her long hair spread out on the pillow, her face serene, and the corners of her mouth slightly upturned.

It's clear that even in her sleep, this girl couldn't hide her happiness.

He got up quietly without waking her, put on his pajamas, and went to the living room.

There were dozens of missed calls and hundreds of WeChat messages on my phone, most of which were from company executives such as Zhao Quan and Zhang Bin, and the content of each one was related to trending topics.

Jiang Qing glanced at it briefly, her face showing little surprise, only slightly raising an eyebrow.

He walked to the coffee machine and made himself an espresso.

Holding a coffee cup, Jiang Qing stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, gazing at the city shimmering in the sunlight.

His phone kept vibrating, reminding him of the scale of the commotion surrounding him.

But at this moment, he was unusually calm.

The figures on wealth and the heated discussions among others were things he had anticipated from the very beginning of the launch of Wanxiang.

What truly mattered to him was the technology itself, the changes it could bring, and... His gaze inadvertently swept towards the bedroom, a complex emotion passing through his mind.

Just then, his phone rang; it was Chen Duo.

"President Jiang, you're awake?"

Chen Duo answered the call immediately, his excited voice bursting out.

"Have you seen the news? Everyone outside is talking about you and Wuwen! The company phones are ringing off the hook!"

"I saw it."

Jiang Qing took a sip of coffee, her tone relaxed.

"Don't panic, this is standard procedure. Just handle it according to our established pace. We will continue to decline all media interview requests, and the company's official stance remains unchanged: we are focused on technology, products, and the implementation of partnerships."

"understand!"

Chen Duo immediately responded.

"But President Jiang, have you read the blog post that Dean Zhou Zhihua published? It had a huge impact!"

"Dean Zhou's blog post?"

Jiang Qing was taken aback.

"I haven't seen it yet, what did it say?"

Chen Duo briefly summarized the content of Zhou Zhihua's blog post, especially mentioning his final comment.

Jiang Qing remained silent for a moment.

"Dean Zhou, you flatter me."

He shook his head slightly.

"Vientiane's success is the result of the joint efforts of our entire team."

"But now everyone sees you as a hero! The evaluation of you is very positive."

Chen Duo's tone was excited.

"hero……"

Jiang Qing repeated the word softly, a bitter smile appearing on her lips.

"Let's do what we're supposed to do. As for the rest, let time and future generations judge."

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Qing took out her phone, opened Weibo, and found Zhou Zhihua's long post.

He read each word carefully, his gaze calm.

When he saw the final comments, his finger lingered on the screen for a long time.

This praise is too much.

He felt a heavy weight on his shoulders, not only from wealth and fame, but also from expectations and responsibilities.

He knew that Zhou Zhihua's talk of even harsher crackdowns and sanctions was not an exaggeration.

The road ahead is destined to be bumpy.

But as Zhou Zhihua said, he also firmly believes that Wanxiang and the future Wuwen Technology will break through all the blockades and move forward smoothly.

After all, Wanxiang was just an ordinary card in his hand.

But there are some things he can't offer; the present moment is just right for all things.

If he takes another step forward, he will most likely be locked up in a dark room.

I downed the slightly cooled coffee in one gulp; after the bitterness came a clear sweet aftertaste.

"Tsk..."

Jiang Qing smacked her lips and turned to walk towards the kitchen.

I'm a little hungry. I indulged myself too much yesterday and used up a lot of energy. I really need to replenish it.

I reckon Sleeping Beauty in the bedroom will be waking up soon, so I need to prepare lunch in advance.

The clamor of the world continued behind Jiang Qing, but the chain reaction caused by his skyrocketing net worth had only just begun.

(End of this chapter)