King of Technology: A Fresh Start in 1983

Zhou Yuguang put down the Pangu Card and changed the subject: "What have you decided about the salon invitation?"

Chen Jianghe was taken aback!

Zhou Yuguang knew too?

I didn't answer.

Chen Jianghe frankly stated, "Tiangong's resources are simply not enough to qualify for that kind of occasion."

"Family assets?" Zhou Yuguang's lips twitched, revealing a half-smile. "Technological strength is the real family asset."

"Some people want to get to know you, but they're not interested in what you have right now."

"That place is a mixed bag, which may not be a good thing... but not going there may not be a bad thing either."

Zhou Yuguang's words were ambiguous, like he was speaking in riddles.

Under Chen Jianghe's puzzled gaze, Zhou Yuguang took something out of his canvas tool bag.

It was a dark blue motherboard carefully wrapped in an anti-static bag!

"This is a preliminary draft of a general-purpose learning machine motherboard I designed. It references the Apple II architecture and incorporates the idea of ​​domestic module production."

"We've contacted several factories to make samples, including Hongxing Factory... but the workmanship is absolutely terrible!"

His tone was filled with anger and helplessness, "Consider this board as a trial balloon!"

"If you can help me find a way to make a qualified sample that truly matches the design intent..."

Zhou Yuguang gave Chen Jianghe a deep look. "Perhaps we can cooperate! Then [Pangu Card] won't be stuck in the quagmire of Red Star."

cooperate? !

This is a technical olive branch from a top figure in the industry!

Is Zhou Yuguang trying to use his connections and experience to get Chen Jianghe to crack the high-quality production process?

This is much more substantial than any Hong Kong-funded or salon-like establishments!

"Don't worry, Mr. Zhou! I will do my best!"

Chen Jianghe accepted the heavy sample, as if accepting the trust and entrustment of a senior technical expert.

After seeing Zhou Yuguang off, Chen Jianghe placed the dark blue sample in a prominent position, and a sense of strength welled up within him.

Looking at the pattering spring rain outside the window, he glanced down at his watch:

Saturday evening at 6 PM.

At this moment, the "salon" in the Ziyunxuan of the Great Wall Hotel should have already begun.

The lights were dazzling, and glasses clinked…

But he didn't care at all, and wasn't interested!

What he cared about was the mountain of Pangu cards that needed fixing, and the first batch of customer feedback that was due tomorrow.

And Zhou Yuguang's board!

This is his battlefield now.

He and Zhao Xiaobo led the quality inspectors and temporary workers, working diligently in the corrugated iron factory.

Until the very last piece of [Pangu Card], it passed the simple aging test platform.

Five hundred Pangu cards, painstakingly repaired by hand with meticulous solder joints, have finally earned a barely passable chance to be sold.

Monday morning, as dawn broke.

At Tiangong's booth in the Zhongguancun Electronics Market, Zhao Xiaobo hung up several large, brightly colored, and eye-catching GG banners!

[The Tiangong Pangu Card! A groundbreaking product launch!]

[True dual-font switching in an instant! Clean 15x16 display interface! Clear 24x24 print preview!]

[A groundbreaking feature: Accelerated solidification of the basic associative word database, eliminating repetitive input of basic phrases!]

[Actual speed improvement of 75%! 100% compatibility!]

[Using a new era in Chinese character processing! Tiangong Technology, defining the future!]

[First batch of 500 sets! Limited quantity! Pre-order now!]

Below the banner was a large screenshot of the electronic newsletter's proof.

There is also a prominent "First Batch of User Trial Report Collection Plan".

This release of GG was like a bombshell in a market that had just been swept by the low-price storm of [Zhongka]!

Unlike [Zhongka], which only promotes "low price" and "fast speed"!

The Pangu Card has directly demonstrated a technological leap and a revolutionary user experience!

This is incredibly appealing to users who were frustrated by the cumbersome operation and poor printing quality of early Chinese character cards!

The Lianwei stall in Chongka was still packed with people.

However, it was clear that some knowledgeable and trend-conscious customers began to gather around Tiangong's booth to inquire.

Zhao Xiaobo's technical passion, which he had been holding back for two weeks, was finally unleashed!

He eloquently explained the convenience brought by switching between dual character sets and the efficiency improvement of fixed character sets.

With the smooth demonstration of the Great Wall machine at the booth, more than a dozen orders were signed on the spot!

The dawn of victory is breaking.

However, just as Chen Jianghe and Zhao Xiaobo were catching their breath, an even bigger and more violent storm was quietly brewing.

That afternoon, Chen Jianghe was in the laboratory, using a newly purchased constant temperature and humidity chamber to test the stability of several key EPROM chips…

Zhao Xiaobo rushed in, his face ashen, clutching a telegram tightly in his hand!

"Brother Jianghe! Something terrible has happened!"

"What's making you so easily startled?"

"Take a look," Zhao Xiaobo said, handing over the telegram.

The telegram came from Shancheng City.

He is He Dali, the largest wholesaler of Tiangong [Pangu Card] in Southwest China and an old friend of the original owner when he was sent to the countryside in northern Shaanxi.

"Urgent! [Pangu Card] shipments to Southwest China suddenly seized by the Industry and Commerce Bureau! They claim quality issues! Power interference is causing damage to hard drives! Distributors are panicking! Demanding returns! Quick help needed! — Dali"

These few dozen words struck Chen Jianghe hard!

They were so focused on getting the goods out as quickly as possible that they overlooked a crucial step!

The Xuanyuan Card has a national quality inspection report, but the Pangu Card does not!

Southwest mountain city is one of the lucky places where Chen Jianghe's [Xuanyuan Card] first opened up the market.

He Dali is a righteous person and has always been an important channel for his shipments.

[Pangu Card] The first battle in the southwest is crucial!

I never expected that the goods would be seized just two days after they arrived!

"What was the reason for the seizure?!"

Chen Jianghe's voice was deep.

"Quality issue! Power supply interference design flaw caused physical damage to the user's hard drive!"

"It's exactly the same dirty water those guys from Lianwei splashed last time!"

"It must be Chung Chao-fai's doing again! They're said to have quite a bit of influence in Chongqing..."

This is no longer a simple market competition; it's about using administrative means to completely cut off Tiangong's market channels!

This tactic is even more vicious than smashing up a store!

Wider coverage!

[Pangu Card] has just been launched, and this is a crucial time to build market confidence!

Once news of "quality issues," "seizure," and "damage to hard drives" spreads, the nascent spark will be extinguished instantly!

"Contact He Dali immediately! Tell him to find a way to get two samples of those seized cards and send them back right away!"

"At the same time, tell him to stabilize the supply chain, saying that Tiangong is organizing a comprehensive quality inspection by a national-level laboratory! The results are guaranteed to be available within a week!"

At this critical moment, in order to make up for his carelessness as soon as possible, he had no choice but to borrow the tiger skin of the "Eagle's Nest"!

This is the only way.

"Okay! I'll send the telegram right away!"

Zhao Xiaobo turned and ran.

Just as Chen Jianghe was about to dial Su Wanqing's hotline, the door of Tiangong Technical Service Department was knocked on again.

The knocking was still gentle and rhythmic…