King of Technology: A Fresh Start in 1983

Zhang Wei immediately said, "Engineer Zhou and Teacher Li said the same thing..."

Then, he repeated all of Zhou Yuguang and Li Mingyuan's boastful words.

Zhan Yiling continued, "In the next few years, our country will definitely see a wave of informatization."

"With so many organizations wanting to buy computers, it's definitely a good time for us in this industry."

"Hey, don't get him into trouble! What if he goes back on his word and blames you for it?"

He Fan tugged at Zhan Yiling's collar.

"If Shu Nan blames you, you'll be in deep trouble."

Zhan Yiling ignored him and continued to say to Zhang Wei, "Actually, what Engineer Zhou said is right. The key is what you want."

"Didn't you yourself say that you don't particularly value master's or doctoral degrees, and you may not necessarily want to pursue an academic career in the future..."

"The reason I went to study in the UK was to be with Shu Nan."

"Actually, being with Shu Nan is just a phase goal."

"The ultimate goal is for you two to be together and also achieve success in your careers, right?"

"Therefore, it's not necessarily a bad thing for two people to get together a little later."

Zhang Wei immediately changed the subject: "As you all know, my financial situation isn't good. Studying abroad costs money, while staying here means I can earn money."

"Logically, we should think about how to make money first, and then consider how to spend it, right?"

Zhan Yiling immediately responded, "If you want to make money, you can do sales. Besides a salary, you also get commission. Like me..."

"Don't give Zhang Wei any bad advice!"

He Fan interrupted Zhan Yiling and said to Zhang Wei, "Dude, don't listen to Yiling's nonsense. Not just anyone can make a living in sales."

"In the past three to five years, a great many companies have closed down in Zhongguancun..."

"Companies like Sitong, Jinghai, Kehai, and Xintong all started in sales. What's become of them now?"

Zhan Yiling continued, "There are definitely companies and people who can't survive, but that's a different matter from opportunity!"

"The business world is like a battlefield. It is precisely because there are companies and people who cannot survive that there are companies and people who can succeed."

"In short, I think now is definitely a good time."

"Think about it, I've only been with IBM for a short time, and several computer companies have already tried to poach me to switch jobs."

"This shows that the Chinese market has become so large that many people want to get involved."

Upon hearing this, He Fan suddenly became angry: "Forget it! You two are both professionals, why should I, an unemployed bum, join in this nonsense..."

After saying that, he turned to leave, but Zhan Yiling grabbed his arm and said, "Don't! We're just thinking about Zhang Wei, aren't we?"

Seeing the young couple's unhappiness, Zhang Wei felt guilty: "I'll think about it some more."

"Hey Zhang Wei, I suddenly had an idea, do you want to hear it?"

As if remembering something, Zhan Yiling asked another question.

Seeing Zhang Wei's humble and receptive expression, he continued, "Would you like to process them in parallel?"

The two men were completely bewildered by what Zhan Yiling said, but they stared at her expectantly.

Zhang Wei asked, puzzled, "How can it be parallel?"

Zhan Yiling then posed her third question: "When does Cornell start its semester?"

Zhang Wei thought for a moment: "The notice says that school will start next spring."

"However, it was also mentioned that if there are any difficulties, we can discuss with the school and change the registration date to the fall semester."

"So, if they're using delaying tactics on you, you can also try to delay things with the school!"

"Postpone the decision we need to make now until six months later."

"During these six months, you will apply for a passport and visa while also applying for a sales position, and observe the development of Tiangong."

"At that time, whether you decide to leave or stay, the initiative will be in your hands."

"But I've never done sales before..."

"I had never done this before either, right? People with technical skills have a natural advantage in sales!"

"Besides, I can teach you."

Upon hearing what Zhan Yiling said, Zhang Wei's eyes lit up!

I was about to applaud, but then I hesitated: "But I still need Teacher Li and Chen Jianghe's signatures to apply for a passport. If he doesn't agree, won't I have to resign again?"

"Then take this as a litmus test and see how they really treat you."

"A passport is a person's travel document, why won't they issue one?"

Just as Zhan Yiling was getting to this point, she suddenly remembered He Fan's experience of applying for overseas study.

She quickly reached out and gently patted He Fan's back a few times, then stroked it twice.

Then he said to Zhang Wei, "You've already postponed your trip to the UK to reunite with Shu Nan because of the MAC chip."

"If they still don't care about you at all, then such a boss isn't worth risking your life for."

When He Fan heard Zhan Yiling mention "girlfriend," he suddenly thought of Qin Shunan.

"Hey, this is such a big deal, why don't you listen to Shu Nan's opinion?"

In fact, Zhang Wei has been thinking about this question all the way home.

Otherwise, I wouldn't have forgotten the keys in my handbag.

He didn't need to ask to know what Qin Shunan was thinking.

Either go and reunite as soon as possible.

Either the two have a disagreement.

He was unwilling to accept the former.

The words spoken by Zhou Yuguang and Li Mingyuan did touch his heart.

This is a rare opportunity for him.

Such an opportunity will definitely not come again in ten years.

He couldn't bear to do the latter.

Qin Shunan was her first love, and he didn't want to see her sad.

At this point, he had already decided to follow Zhan Yiling's method.

In that case, the explanation that spans both sides of the ocean is no longer necessary.

"Let's wait six months before making a decision!"

Just as he finished speaking, Zhang Wei suddenly remembered something, stared at the two of them for a while, and said, "Can I ask you for a favor?"

Zhan Yiling immediately raised her right hand and held up her middle three fingers: "Zhang Wei, don't worry, I will definitely not tell Shu Nan about your decision."

He Fan curled his lip: "I have no contact with Shu Nan at all. Why don't you just tell her you asked Yi Ling to do it..."

Zhang Wei bowed to Zhan Yiling and said, "The great stability and unity between Shu Nan and me depends entirely on you!"

He Fan nudged Zhan Yiling: "You call yourself a sister to Shu Nan, yet you're so biased towards outsiders?"

"Pah! I'm doing this for Shu Nan's own good, don't you understand? Do you actually want them to fight?"

"No, the more I think about it, the more suspicious this matter seems. Something feels wrong."

He Fan glanced at Zhang Wei, then stared at Zhan Yiling for a while, frowning.

"Logically speaking, for the sake of our time alone, we should be hoping Zhang Wei leaves as soon as possible."

"Why do I get the impression from beginning to end that you not only want him to stay, but you've been constantly persuading him to stay? What do you mean by that?"

Zhan Yiling's face immediately darkened: "He Fan, what nonsense are you spouting?! This is Zhang Wei's most important life decision, can't you be serious for once?"

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