King of Technology: A Fresh Start in 1983

Seeing Zhang Wei lower his head and remain silent, Lin Yidan explained, "I think my strategy for that article was correct."

"What Tiangong can and should do right now is nothing on a global scale; it's merely getting into the circle, squeezing in a foothold, and securing a place."

"What I wrote was not an interview, but a report on the computer market."

"It mentions many companies and brands, and also quotes several interviews, including Chen Jianghe."

"As you said, it was only mentioned a few times, but I think that was just the right amount of tact."

"I think Tiangong should continue to use this 'getting in the spotlight' approach to increase its exposure."

"To gradually implant your image into people's minds."

"Just like when people mention foreign computer brands, they think of IBM, HP, AST, and CPQ."

"When it comes to domestic high-tech enterprises, we think of Great Wall, Inspur, Lenovo, Founder, and Tiangong."

"When it comes to successful entrepreneurial leaders, Liu Chuanzhi, Wang Xuan, and Chen Jianghe come to mind."

"Although Tian Gong and Chen Jianghe are always ranked last, they are always included in the list."

"It won't be long before Tiangong [Xuanyuan] becomes a brand that no one can ignore."

"Shouldn't your target market be to include you in every selection process?"

"I never imagined that Tiangong (a legendary craftsman) would be so insignificant in your eyes..."

Zhang Wei paused for a moment, then continued, "And the effect of that article..."

"The results are excellent. My market observations are comprehensive and objective, and I've captured the most phenomenal trends in the market right now."

"On one hand, there's the boy who cried wolf, and on the other hand, there's the domestic brands—what should we do?"

"Many media outlets reprinted it, and it spread quite widely."

"Every instance of dissemination is also a dissemination to Tiangong, to [Xuanyuan], and to Chen Jianghe."

Zhang Wei muttered, "But it can't really be considered an ideal advertorial..."

Lin Yidan suddenly stopped, tilting her head to look at Zhang Wei: "Hey, who said I wrote a promotional article?"

"Did I promise to write advertorials for Chen Jianghe? Did I receive a single penny from your Tiangong team?"

"All of this is because of you, Zhang Wei."

"I took the bus to and from your company. The hamburger you ate was bought by me."

Hearing Lin Yidan's words, Zhang Wei tentatively asked, "Are you complaining that we didn't give you money?"

"Is that what I meant? You're talking at cross purposes!"

Lin Yidan had just finished speaking angrily when she changed her tune, "Pah! Not only did I insult you, but I also insulted myself."

He shook his head and continued, "I really can't communicate with you. We think in different ways and live in different worlds."

After Lin Yidan finished speaking, she strode forward.

Hearing Lin Yidan say this, Zhang Wei became more cautious than before, taking a half-step back and following closely behind her.

Lin Yidan took a few steps, then stopped and sighed, "Zhang Wei, I feel like you and I are beings who have traveled from two different planets."

"Although it's really difficult for us to communicate, it has made me curious about you."

"It feels like it's incredibly rare to meet someone like you in this lifetime; things are valued for their rarity."

Zhang Wei couldn't help but scoff: "What's amazing is that creatures from two different planets happen to both speak Mandarin Chinese."

"Look at you, no matter what you talk about, you immediately connect it to technical issues."

"The point is not what we say, but why we come from two different planets."

"Why can't you think about why there are such big differences between you and me?"

"How would I know? I have no experience with this, and I've never seen anything like you before."

Upon hearing Zhang Wei's words, Lin Yidan turned her head happily and said, "So, you also think I'm quite rare?"

"You really are a bit... lacking in common sense..." Zhang Wei teased.

Before Zhang Wei could finish speaking, Lin Yidan immediately interrupted him: "Pah! You're the one who's brainless."

"From my analysis, you may seem a bit bookish at first glance, but you're neither dull nor stupid."

"Sometimes he's quite quick-witted, even a bit cunning."

"Oh, I remember now, I visited Beijing University of Science and Technology to interview them about their robot development, and you're just like that robot!"

Zhang Wei laughed: "I didn't expect that people from two different countries would end up talking about the same major."

"I studied mechatronics, automation, artificial intelligence, and so on. To put it bluntly, it's about robots."

Hearing Zhang Wei say that, Lin Yidan continued, "Hey, don't think that just because you're a graduate of a prestigious university and we're talking about your major, I can't argue with you."

"You know more about robots than I do, but I know you, the robot, even better."

"Oh! Then tell me, how much do you know about me?" Zhang Wei said with a smile.

"Your robot is very focused, has a clear goal, strong execution ability, and is reliable and efficient."

"But on the other hand, your function is too singular; you only have one program in your mind."

"All you think about all day is how to sell computers. Don't you have any other functions?"

"Of course there are, such as eating, drinking, and excretion; multifunctional, multi-degree-of-freedom, self-learning, and adaptive..."

"Tch, don't get too cocky. I think you need to slow down your brain's processes. You're too stressed out; what's the fun in that kind of life?"

"I'm going to develop a few new features for you so you can switch between them flexibly."

When they reached the end of the corridor, Lin Yidan suddenly turned around and casually asked, "What's your seat number?"

"Me? Of course I'm not made of a machine."

As Zhang Wei walked back, he replied, "Humans are made of flesh and blood, or to be more precise, they're made of carbohydrates."

Lin Yidan stamped her foot, both amused and exasperated: "Oh dear, I was asking what your zodiac sign is!"

"Zodiac sign? I don't know." Zhang Wei shook his head.

What is your birthday?

When Zhang Wei read out the date, Lin Yidan's eyes widened: "Taurus! Wow! No wonder, it's so typical. I shouldn't have asked; I guessed it right away."

"What's wrong with Taurus?" Zhang Wei asked, puzzled by Lin Yidan's mysterious expression.

"Nothing much, just great. Very realistic, very steady, very gentle, very persevering, and very patient."

"Stop beating around the bush and just tell me the flaws."

"Yeah, stubborn and incredibly stingy."

Lin Yidan didn't give Zhang Wei a chance to retrace his words, and then asked, "What blood do you have?"

"Of course I'm passionate. Do you think I'm cold-blooded?"

Lin Yidan stomped her foot again: "What's your blood type?! Ugh, why are you like this? You have no chemistry at all!"

"Talking to you is so difficult, I can't even spare a single word. You either drive me crazy or torture me half to death."

Zhang Wei thought for a moment: "Type A, it was tested when I donated blood at school, it shouldn't be wrong, right?"

Lin Yidan was startled: "Taurus, blood type A, which is like 'cow A' (牛A), I thought you were 'cow B' (牛B)!"

"Oh, I'm sorry, why do you keep swearing today..."