King of Technology: A Fresh Start in 1983

The four days I spent at Red Coast were like a condensed battlefield.

The experience of Zhongguancun, as described by [Zhongka], is like a muddy dye vat.

Two scenes kept switching back and forth in Chen Jianghe's mind.

Su Wanqing's "golden touch," Chief Engineer Zhang's support, Zhong Chaohui's "profit sharing," and Sun Yuanchao's blood...

At this moment, a clear voice in his heart told him:

We must get off Chung Chiu-fai's ship as soon as possible!

We must possess our own truly independent technological achievements and market power!

Instead of becoming a "technology dividend exporter" tied to Chung Chao-hui's ship!

The 20,000 yuan he earned using his ideas and courage became his starting capital for a new beginning!

With renewed refinement and unwavering determination…

The next morning, Chen Jianghe once again got into that dark green canvas-covered jeep and drove away from the barrier of the mountains in the morning light.

However, as the jeep approached the gate of the research institute, the sight before him made his heart sink!

At the main entrance of the research institute, there were two sidecar motorcycles painted with blue and white stripes of the Administration for Industry and Commerce!

Several staff members in gray uniforms with serious expressions were negotiating with the security guard!

A number of staff members from the institute were gathered at the entrance of the gatehouse!

What happened?

A very ominous premonition rose in Chen Jianghe's heart!

The jeep driver did not stop, but instead went around to a hidden small door at the back of the research institute.

As soon as I got out of the car, I saw Su Wanqing standing in front of the Suzhou-style building, her face solemn.

"It's good that you're back."

Su Wanqing's voice was icy, but she didn't ask a single question about his disappearance over the past few days...

"Someone filed a formal complaint with the district's Administration for Industry and Commerce, alleging that you were conducting business outside the district without authorization."

"Using state equipment and materials for personal gain—[Chungka] is evidence of this crime!"

"The complaint materials are extremely detailed! The Industry and Commerce Bureau wants to inspect your workplace and take you in for questioning!"

Su Wanqing's gaze sharpened: "Fortunately, you don't know about the shipping record that Zhong Chaohui gave you."

Chen Jianghe's head buzzed!

Chung Chiu-fai made his own shipping list!?

Just as I "disappeared"... I was brought to the police station?!

That's the most direct "evidence"!

Chung Chiu-fai is definitely not someone to be trifled with!

They pulled a fast one! They used someone else to do their dirty work!

To force himself to do something, he resorted to such a vicious and deadly move!

The shareholding agreement was supposed to be signed within a week…

It seems he has no intention of fulfilling his obligations!

Moreover, he wanted to destroy his foundation at the research institute!

"Where is that package?" Chen Jianghe's heart sank to the bottom.

"It's in my hands."

Su Wanqing's lips curled into a slight smile.

"I immediately put it away for you as soon as I learned about the anonymous tip."

"Including all your manuscripts in your workspace, and that savings account with 20,000 yuan... they are all in an absolutely safe place now."

"Don't worry! The comrades from the Industry and Commerce Bureau only saw the registration equipment and project documents that met the requirements of the 'Spark' project worktable."

Chen Jianghe suddenly looked up!

He looked at Su Wanqing with disbelief and gratitude!

Su Wanqing continued calmly, "Members of the Spark Project are permitted, according to regulations, to utilize the institute's basic equipment for research."

"All requests were processed in full, including a copy of the approval slip given by Chief Engineer Zhang."

"Your core research area is compression engine algorithms, simulating the use of the Z80 development board, which aligns with all the work notes."

"As for the Chinese character card..."

Su Wanqing sneered, "Without evidence, who would dare to frame me? As for business dealings, that's utter nonsense!"

She stepped forward, staring intently into Chen Jianghe's eyes, her gaze seemingly piercing through his soul:

"Chen Jianghe, the waters of Zhongguancun didn't drown you, but they must have sharpened your eyes."

"How long are you planning to keep Chung Chiu-fai's boat?"

"Don't hesitate! It's time to make your decision."

Then, Su Wanqing stuffed a note into Chen Jianghe's stiff palm.

"Someone paid six months' rent for you. It's a quiet place, away from the taint of corruption. Go there, use your brain, and make your own way!"

"As for the institute, I will handle the procedures for you in accordance with the regulations of the Ministry of Labor and Personnel and the State Economic Commission in 1983 that allowed employees to take leave without pay."

After saying that, she turned around and strode towards the main entrance of the research institute, facing the gray uniforms that were waiting for the "criminals".

Her clear, cold voice carried on the wind:

"Comrades from the Industry and Commerce Bureau, I'll take you to see the workshop now."

"By the way, who provided that anonymous whistleblower report that was so detailed, even including the purchase list and chip models?"

...

Su Wanqing handed over a slip of paper with an address written on it, located in the northwest corner of the capital.

It was a place where shantytowns, old factory areas and newly established individual workshops met.

It was an abandoned street hardware factory warehouse.

The brick walls are mottled, the tin roof is rusted, and a chain is wrapped around the gate.

The words "[Red Star Fifth Bearing Factory Parts Warehouse]" are faintly visible above the door.

Next to it was a red paper that read "Tiangong Technical Service Department".

This is... the "pure land" that Su Wanqing prepared for Chen Jianghe!

Chen Jianghe unlocked the heavy padlock and pushed open the heavy iron gate.

The warehouse was spacious and tall, with some discarded metal frames and wooden crates piled up in the corners.

The most striking feature is the central area.

A huge experimental table made up of several old workbenches, covered with a brand-new dark green rubber mat.

On the experimental platform are a nearly new HP64000 logic development system and a TEKTRONIX 7854 oscilloscope.

Next to it was an imported soldering station, several precision tweezers, and a small parts cabinet.

Inside, brand-new 74 series logic chips, resistors, capacitors, and several blank EPROM chips were neatly arranged!

A large stack of books sat on the corner of the table: "Microprocessor Interface Technology," "IBM-PC Hardware Technology Explained," "Digital Circuit Design and Applications,"...

There's also a brand new IBM PC/XT compatible machine—

Great Wall 0520CH!

There were three brown paper document bags next to the computer.

Inside a file folder was a complete set of individual business registration materials for [Tiangong Technical Service Department].

In another file folder was a stack of printed materials titled "National Standard for Chinese Character Dot Matrix (15x16, 24x24)"!

The third folder contained more than a dozen bank passbooks worth 20,000 yuan!

There was also a box of Yili bread and a box of Beibingyang soda.

On a cot lay all of Chen Jianghe's luggage and Su Wanqing's military overcoat.

This is…

Su Wanqing's entrepreneurial platform for herself!

Chen Jianghe's heart was gripped tightly by a scorching force!

This goddess, whom he worshipped in his past life and whose mentor is as cold as ice in this life, gave him all the weapons he needed to set sail independently in the most silent yet direct way!

This propelled him onto the grand stage of independent entrepreneurship!

He stroked the cold outer casing of the instrument, took a deep breath of the rusty air, and his eyes burned with an unprecedented fighting spirit.

This is the first cornerstone for him to realize the value of his technology and build his own technological empire!