Courtyard House: Initial Donation of 50 Million

In the morning, Wang Huanbo summoned Zheng Yunfeng, the assistant to the deputy factory director, and several core members of the newly established Electronic Technology Research Laboratory in his office. Most of these core members were top students recently transferred from various universities and research institutes; they were young, energetic, and greatly admired Wang Huanbo.

Wang Huanbo did not reveal the interdimensional adventure. Instead, he handed over the information on transistor manufacturing technology and computer transition technology guidelines (which he had filtered and "translated" to remove outdated information) to the research lab director, a Tsinghua University graduate named Chen Siyuan, under the name of "top-secret technical information obtained through overseas family channels".

"Comrades," Wang Huanbo said solemnly, "this is technology we obtained with great difficulty, technology that concerns the future of our nation! Transistors are the 'food' of the electronics industry! Computers are the 'brain' of modernization! Our task is to digest and absorb this information, and as soon as possible develop our own Chinese transistors and practical electronic computers!"

Chen Siyuan and his colleagues looked at the thick stack of technical documents in their hands, filled with illustrations and clearly explaining the principles, their hands trembling with excitement. They had encountered existing vacuum tube computers in China, which were bulky, power-consuming, and prone to failure. The transistor computers described in the documents, however, were small in size, consumed little power, and were highly reliable—it was a dreamlike leap forward!

"Chief Engineer Wang! Don't worry! We'll work through the night to conquer this technology!" Chen Siyuan pledged.

"I'm not suggesting you work recklessly," Wang Huanbo waved his hand. "We need to use scientific methods. I have a few suggestions: First, prioritize mastering the purification and planar processing of germanium transistors—this is fundamental. Second, computer architecture—start with a simple fixed-point computer, aiming for over a thousand operations per second, ten times faster than existing vacuum tube computers. Third, pay attention to talent development; we can establish night schools so interested workers can learn."

"Yes!" The group accepted the order and left, their eyes burning with the flame of their ideals.

After seeing off the electronics team, Wang Huanbo carefully studied Citroën's suspension and rear-wheel steering technologies. These two technologies were crucial for improving the comfort, stability, and handling of Hongqi sedans, especially for the planned flagship model and high-end armored vehicle. He instructed Zheng Yunfeng to make copies of the materials and send them to the technical center of Hongxing Automobile Factory, demanding that they immediately establish a special team to conduct adaptive development based on domestic road conditions and existing processes, with the goal of producing vehicle prototypes by the end of the year.

As for the Umbrella Corporation's biotechnology and the T-virus, Wang Huanbo was even more cautious. This substance was incredibly powerful, but also extremely dangerous; a leak would have unimaginable consequences. He personally drafted an extremely detailed report, packaging the technology's origin as "cutting-edge biological research data obtained through special channels from a major international pharmaceutical company (some of which involved dangerous pathogens, which have been dealt with)," emphasizing its enormous potential in vaccine development, gene therapy, and the development of new antibiotics, while subtly mentioning its potential risks (glossed over with "needs strict control"). The report was presented directly to the elder in Haizi who had previously met with him through top-secret channels.

A few days later, the elder personally called in confidentiality, his voice solemn yet full of expectation: "Comrade Huanbo, the experts have reviewed what you sent and gave it high praise, saying it 'opened the door to a new world'! But it's also extremely dangerous. The Central Committee has decided to establish the top-secret '105 Bioengineering Research Institute,' with you serving as the chief technical advisor, but without any administrative position. The level of secrecy is the same as that of the atomic bomb project! Related research must be conducted in an absolutely controlled environment! The necessary personnel and materials will be allocated with priority nationwide! Your family... has once again made a great contribution!"

Wang Huanbo felt reassured. The higher-ups were indeed taking it very seriously. This way, they could safely conduct research with the help of the state, extend the Wang family's influence to the crucial medical field, and pave the way for potential future applications of "biotechnology"—a win-win situation. As for the T-virus stock solution, the antidote, and Alice's blood sample, he temporarily sealed them in the deepest part of his system space, not daring to use them lightly.

Just as Wang Huanbo was busy laying out the technological development plan, a meeting concerning top national secrets was held under absolute secrecy. The meeting was codenamed the "Project 596" mobilization meeting. Wang Huanbo, as the provider of key equipment (CNC machine tools) and an authority in the field of precision machining, received a notification to attend. A more secretive and more weighty journey was about to begin.