I'm in the county town, and you say I'm a big shot?

Chapter 829 Come to Yanjing to report on your work immediately
The call was from the General Office of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, made by a deputy director surnamed Wang.

Fang Qingye went into the inner room, held her phone and paused for a few seconds, but quickly adjusted her tone and replied calmly, "Okay, I'll arrange my affairs and head to Beijing immediately."

The other party then provided their contact information after arriving in Beijing and hung up. As the dial tone sounded, Fang Qingye slowly put down her phone and looked up to meet the surprised gazes of Wang Yang and Zhang Chengwu in the outer room.

He returned to the outer room and explained calmly, "It was a call from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, asking me to go to Beijing immediately to give a detailed report on the situation of 'Yinhe Loom' to the relevant leaders."

Upon hearing this, Wang Yang's face immediately lit up with a happy smile: "That's great! This shows that the national level has begun to pay attention to our constellation plan. In the future, when we apply for satellite network operator qualification from the ITU (International Telecommunication Union), the process will be much smoother with the support of the ministry."

As he spoke, he sighed, "Two years ago, I made several trips to Beijing for this matter, but back then, people didn't even give a damn about private enterprises like ours."

According to international rules, any satellite operator must submit an application to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) before launching a satellite. The application materials must include detailed information such as the satellite network identifier, orbital parameters, frequency usage plan, and coverage area. However, domestic companies cannot directly contact the ITU; all applications must be submitted through the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT).

Therefore, gaining the recognition and support of the ministry is the key to "Galaxy Loom" taking its first step on the international stage.

But things aren't as simple as you think.
Fang Qingye sighed inwardly.

It would be strange if the government didn't intervene in such a large-scale, strategically sensitive low-Earth orbit satellite network project in advance.

However, Fang Qingye did not intend to go into details; everything would be discussed after the results were obtained in Yanjing.

On the other side, Zhang Chengwu, who was slightly older and dressed in a well-tailored suit, gradually became serious.

Unlike Wang Yang, a science and engineering type, Zhang Chengwu is a financial elite with an MBA from Tsinghua University. He previously worked at HSBC and Santander Bank in Spain, where he was deeply involved in corporate finance, investment operations, and strategic planning. He has a natural sensitivity to policy and business risks.

He founded LandSpace in 2015. Along the way, he has weathered many storms and needs to be more sensitive to policies and business.

He looked at Fang Qingye and asked tentatively, "Chairman Fang, the ministry's sudden summons, could it be because they think our 'loom' system has touched on some... sensitive areas, or has produced some unexpected effects?"

“President Zhang, don’t overthink it.” Fang Qingye raised her hand to interrupt Zhang Chengwu’s speculation and smiled faintly. “Our primary task right now is to do our own thing well. The most urgent thing is for you two to quickly compile a draft of the planning report for ‘Galaxy Loom’. I need to take it to Yanjing to report.”

Wang Yang looked somewhat troubled: "However, we have only discussed a preliminary framework with President Zhang's team. We haven't asked Professor Yang Weikang to review it yet, let alone discussed it with the board of directors."

Professor Yang Weikang has readily agreed to serve as an independent director of "Galaxy Loom," but he is still in Beijing and has not yet been able to come to Shanghai. Both men naturally hold this titan of the aerospace industry in high esteem.

Fang Qingye hesitated for a moment and said, "There's no time. Give me the preliminary plan first. This time, the leader's focus is probably not on the technical details themselves."

"Understood, we'll pack it overnight and deliver it to your office first thing tomorrow morning." The two nodded in agreement.

After the two hurriedly left, Fang Qingye walked to the huge floor-to-ceiling window, looked down at the towering skyscrapers of Lujiazui, paused for a moment, took out her phone, and dialed the numbers of "two Mas" to quickly establish a temporary three-person communication network.

Fang Qingye succinctly relayed the contents of the call from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, as well as his initial response plan, and finally suggested, "Gentlemen, this trip to Beijing to report is of great importance. Why don't you two come with me to Beijing to report?"

However, both men declined the offer almost simultaneously. One said he was in Shenzhen, fully committed to key preparatory work for Tencent Music Entertainment Group, and frankly admitted he was too busy to attend to other commitments; the other said he was currently in Shaanxi Province, on the Loess Plateau, inspecting the construction of rural primary and secondary schools, and could not return at the moment.

"Qingye, we are completely at ease with you going to Yanjing!" the two said in unison.

rest assured?

When I went to Yanjing, I was questioned by relevant leaders, and you guys just hid in the background?

Fang Qingye muttered to herself.

It seems they really can't be relied on.

After ending his call with "Two Mas," Fang Qingye went into Bai Ou's office next door. He explained the whole story to his wife in detail.

As Bai Ou listened, a hint of worry crept onto her fair and elegant face. As husband and wife, she naturally understood the thoughts hidden beneath Fang Qingye's calm exterior.

“Ye Zi,” she said softly, “when you get to Yanjing, why don’t you go and discuss it with Tao Zi first? Her family has extensive connections in the capital and is well-informed; it wouldn’t hurt to hear her opinion. Also, you must visit Professor Yang Weikang. When you report to the ministry, it would be best to bring Professor Yang along if possible!”

Fang Qingye nodded: "That's what I thought too. Don't worry about things in Yanjing, just focus on handling the OK Micro Aerospace matter."

"Galaxy Loom" is a new joint venture between the three parties, but OKMicro Aerospace is a holding company under Topway Technology, undertaking the core tasks of satellite research and development and manufacturing.

The company's integration and expansion, including large-scale recruitment of R&D talent and the establishment of a new R&D and manufacturing base, involve huge capital investments. All of these require Bai Ou to oversee and coordinate their steady progress.

"Don't worry, my current focus is on the infrastructure work for OKMicro and 'Loom'," Bai Ou said firmly.

The man is responsible for planning strategies and coordinating external relations, while she is responsible for stabilizing the home front for him, handling the specific tasks, and turning the blueprint into reality step by step.

On the third day, Fang Qingye took Yue Kai and once again boarded the high-speed train to Yanjing.

The train sped across the vast North China Plain.

It is late April, the end of spring.

The scene outside the car window was completely different from the one at the end of February when the car was heading north for the ByteDance acquisition. The colors outside the window had changed from the vast expanse of earthy yellow in late winter and early spring to a lush, vibrant green.

Those were winter wheat plants in the jointing and grain-filling stage, so dense that they almost covered the soil in the field ridges. The poplar trees by the roadside were already lush with leaves, stretching out in waves of green.

The village in the distance was clearly outlined in the bright afternoon sun, and the red brick houses stood out. However, the view was occasionally briefly obscured by the roadside trees that were now covered with lush greenery.

In the vast fields, a small patch of bright golden yellow occasionally appears—that's a rapeseed field in full bloom, adding a touch of color to this boundless green carpet.

Spring is as deep as the sea.

However, Fang Qingye's mood was not as bright and cheerful as the spring sunshine outside the window.

When he last went to Beijing to handle ByteDance affairs, he was very confident and had nothing to worry about. He also did not hesitate to replace Zhou Kaiwen, who went against his strategic intentions.

History has already provided the answers regarding ByteDance's future and the challenges and solutions that Douyin will face in its overseas expansion!
But this time, it's completely different.

He is embarking on a journey that no one has ever ventured before. This is not merely a high-stakes gamble of funds and technology, but also touches upon the level of national strategy and will.

The complex game and unknown variables involved go far beyond what can be encompassed by simple business operations.

He leaned back in the comfortable, spacious business class seat, his gaze fixed on the rapidly changing scenery outside the window. Suddenly, a line of poetry by a Song Dynasty poet came to mind:

The earth's virtue was first established, and the heavens revered it with utmost respect.

I follow the waning moon at dawn, and rest with the new moon at dusk.

He fell into deep thought.

The train arrived at Yanjing South Station on time at four o'clock in the afternoon. Fang Qingye and Yue Kai, carrying their suitcases, followed the flow of people out of the station and immediately spotted a tall girl standing not far away.

Wearing a well-tailored black motorcycle leather jacket, paired with an elegant floral dress and thick-soled Martin boots, she exudes a sweet yet cool vibe.

It's a yellow peach.

(End of this chapter)