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My trip to the capital is nearing its end.

When Lin Dao finished handling most of the technical consultations with research institutions and the necessary official meetings, and was about to return to Xinyuan City, Shen Yu'er reminded him of an appointment that had been almost buried by his busy schedule.

"Lin Dao, we previously promised Ms. Meng Na of Huaju Technology that we would have a meeting during her stay in the capital."

Shen Yu'er flipped through the itinerary memo.

"She messaged me this morning to ask if it was a convenient time for me."

Lin Dao then suddenly remembered the encounter on the high-speed train and the casual promise he made, and couldn't help but feel a little apologetic.

"I almost forgot about that. Thank goodness you remembered. Then please contact Ms. Meng and see if she's available this morning so we can pay her a visit."

Shen Yu'er nodded and immediately contacted Meng Na through a secure line.

The other party replied almost instantly, warmly welcoming them anytime, and the location was set at Huaju Technology's core R&D and exhibition center in the northern part of Beijing.

At 9:30 a.m., Zhao Lan personally accompanied Lin Dao and Shen Yu'er to the park of Huaju Technology's Beijing branch.

This is a complex of buildings with a modern design, featuring clean and smooth lines, extensive use of glass curtain walls and ecological greenery, and a blend of technology and humanistic atmosphere.

Clearly, Huaju Technology, as a giant in the domestic communications and consumer electronics industry, exudes an air of grandeur and strength in the location of its branch office.

In order not to affect the company's normal operations and to avoid unnecessary onlookers, Zhao Lan communicated with Meng Na in advance and made simple security and clearing arrangements for this informal visit.

Therefore, when the hovercar entered the dedicated channel and arrived at the main building entrance, only Mengna, her female secretary, and three people who appeared to be core senior executives of the company were waiting there.

"Director Zhao, Mr. Lin, Yu'er, welcome!" Meng Na had changed into a more tailored light gray suit today. Her smile was still polite, but compared to their previous encounter on the high-speed rail, she exuded more composure and formality as a host.

She first shook hands and exchanged pleasantries with Director Zhao Lan, and then when her gaze turned to Shen Yu'er, the two exchanged a knowing, intimate glance.

At various banquets these days, Meng Na has been offering advice and support to Shen Yu'er as an "experienced person," and their relationship has quickly warmed up, almost to the point of being best friends.

Finally, she solemnly shook hands with Lin Dao: "Mr. Lin, thank you again for taking time out of your busy schedule to visit our company."

Lin Daocheng responded sincerely, "Ms. Meng is too kind. We almost broke our promise first."

Mengna led the group into the building, explaining as they went.

"Mr. Lin, you flatter us. We are very happy that you could come."

"My father was supposed to personally receive us at this meeting, but there was an urgent matter at the headquarters in Shenzhen yesterday that required him to go back and handle it personally. He just left by high-speed train this morning."

Before he left, he repeatedly told me to apologize to you on his behalf and to hope that I would have the opportunity to learn from you in person next time.

Lin Dao quickly waved his hand, his attitude frank.

"Ms. Meng, you flatter me. We completely understand that Mr. Ren Zhenhua is extremely busy managing such a large technology company."

"I've been so busy these past few days that I almost forgot my appointment with Ms. Meng. We're the ones who should apologize."

He glanced at Shen Yu'er beside him and smiled, "Thanks to Xiao Yu for remembering to remind me."

Upon hearing this, Meng Na's smile became more genuine, and she looked at Shen Yu'er with a friendly tone.

"Thank you very much, Yu'er. It's truly commendable that you remembered such a small thing after arriving in the capital with such a packed schedule."

Shen Yu'er blushed slightly and quickly replied.

"Sister Mengna, you're too kind. I'm so grateful to you for teaching me so many ways to handle situations these past few days. Besides, I should keep my promise."

In just a few words, the atmosphere became harmonious.

Meng Na continued, "Mr. Lin might understand. When Huaju was first established, my father was also working day and night, often so busy that he was dizzy. My mother had to remind him to manage the schedule. Most entrepreneurs go through such a 'dark and chaotic' period."

During the conversation, everyone had already taken a private elevator to the core conference room on the top floor.

The conference room boasts a superb view, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views of the northern part of Beijing. The interior is simply furnished yet technologically advanced, with intelligent lighting and a temperature control system operating silently.

Before taking their seats, at Mengna's request, Lin Dao and Shen Yu'er released several Pokémon suitable for indoor environments.

Pikachu nimbly leaped onto a corner of the conference table, curiously surveying its surroundings; Snivy gracefully coiled itself on the armrest of Shen Yu'er's chair, calmly scanning the people present; the two foam squirrels were somewhat shy, staying close to Shen Yu'er's feet, but their fluffy tails couldn't help but sway gently with curiosity.

When Mengna and Huaju's senior executives saw these living Pokémon, their eyes showed great interest, especially the executives with technical backgrounds, whose eyes were almost like conducting a "technical scan".

After a brief tea break and pleasantries, the meeting got down to business.

Meng Na's smile faded, and her expression became serious and professional.

"Mr. Lin, General Manager Shen, Director Zhao, we invited you all here today mainly on behalf of Huaju Technology, and we would like to hear your insights on the future development direction of the company."

"The arrival of Pokémon signifies the beginning of a new era, which will not only profoundly reshape the technological and industrial landscape, but will also extend beyond biological and social levels."

Meng Na spoke earnestly to Lin Dao.

"We at Huaju Technology hope to seize this historic opportunity, but we are still exploring internally how to find the right entry point and how to combine our existing advantages with future trends related to Pokémon. My father and I both believe that no one sees further or more clearly in this field than Mr. Lin. Therefore, we earnestly request your guidance."

She paused, then continued, "At the same time, we also very much hope to establish a deep strategic partnership with the Pokémon Culture Communication and Development Group led by President Shen."

"We believe that there is broad scope for cooperation in many areas, including cultural dissemination, technology application, and product development."

Lin Dao listened attentively but did not answer immediately.

He pondered for a moment and said, "Ms. Meng, I appreciate Huaju Technology's sincerity and vision. However, to offer targeted advice, I need to first have a general understanding of your company's current core capabilities, technological reserves, and future strategic direction. Would that be convenient?"

"Of course." Mengna seemed to have been prepared and nodded to her secretary.

The secretary immediately handed Mengna a tablet computer that had been prepared in advance and loaded with encrypted data.

Meng Na took the tablet from her secretary, and after verifying it with both fingerprint and iris scans, she retrieved an encrypted file before handing the tablet to Lin Dao.

"This is a briefing on the company's technology roadmap and some strategic directions, authorized by my father, that we can show to the public. We can gradually open up more details after we establish a cooperation intention."

Lin Dao took the tablet and began to browse it intently.

The conference room quieted down, with only the occasional soft swiping of the screen and Pikachu moving gently around the table, curiously observing the various electronic devices in the room.