My son is a reincarnated soul; I overheard his inner thoughts and became the richest man.

Back at the company, Chen Feng didn't stop; he immediately began planning the navigation map project.

Our first stop was Fengtian Technology.

Zhang Dongsheng, the software R&D director, rushed over.

"Director Zhang, I'm interested in starting a new track and need to set up an independent company to operate it."

We're currently lacking a technically savvy leader. Do you have any suitable candidates you'd recommend?

Chen Feng got straight to the point.

For such core projects, hiring external executives is ultimately a step away; it's more reassuring to select from the team you've personally trained.

Zhang Dongsheng asked curiously, "Mr. Chen, what specific project is it?"

"Electronic navigation map," Chen Feng uttered.

Zhang Dongsheng was taken aback, then frowned: "This is not just as simple as software development; it involves a huge amount of geographic surveying data, so the threshold is very high."

"I will take care of the qualifications and funding issues."

Chen Feng said confidently, "All I need is a top-notch tech expert who can build the software architecture."

Seeing that his boss was determined, Zhang Dongsheng thought for a moment and gave his suggestion: "If that's the case, I think my deputy, Tang Quan, is very suitable. He has excellent skills and is reliable in his work, but he has never had the opportunity to take charge on his own."

"Summon him to see me."

A moment later, Tang Quan walked nervously into the office.

After hearing Chen Feng's grand vision and the promised stock option rewards, the tech geek's eyes lit up instantly.

Although he was also a key member of Fengtian Technology, he missed the pre-IPO stock feast because he joined the company a little late, which he has always regretted.

Now, a new opportunity has presented itself, and it's a project personally overseen by Chen Feng.

For him, this was nothing short of a second chance to change his fate.

"Mr. Chen, I'm willing to go!" Tang Quan answered decisively.

Having secured the technical lead, Chen Feng immediately returned to the group headquarters.

In the office, Gu Qingcheng was organizing documents.

"Xiao Gu, sit down." Chen Feng pointed to the chair opposite him.

"You've been with the company for a full year now, haven't you?"

Gu Qingcheng was a little confused, but she still nodded and said, "Yes, President Chen, I joined the company last August, it's been a whole year."

"You've done a great job this year."

Chen Feng affirmed, "You applied for the position of general assistant, but it's been a waste of your talent to keep you as my personal assistant. Now there's a new opportunity; I wonder if you dare to take it."

Gu Qingcheng's heart raced, and she vaguely guessed what was going on.

"I plan to establish a new company called 'Fengtian Software', focusing on electronic maps. The technical director is already in place, but we still need a general manager to oversee the overall operations."

Chen Feng looked at her. "Are you willing to give it a try?"

General manager?

Gu Qingcheng took a deep breath, suppressing her inner excitement.

From assistant to head of a subsidiary, this is a huge leap in one's career.

"Mr. Chen, I'm willing! Thank you for your guidance!" she said firmly.

"it is good."

Chen Feng nodded in satisfaction, "I will first invest 20 million as start-up capital. The rest, such as company registration, site selection, and team building, will be handled by you, except for the technical personnel, which will be handled by Tang Quan."

"This is a costly and lengthy project, so be prepared for a tough battle."

"clear!"

......

Two weeks later, the registration process for Fengtian Software was completed.

Gu Qingcheng, along with Tang Quan and other core members, officially moved into the new office area located in Zhangjiang High-Tech Park.

Recruiting personnel is in full swing, and the application materials for navigation electronic map surveying and mapping qualifications have been submitted to the State Bureau of Surveying and Mapping.

Although the approval process was lengthy, Tang Quan's technical team did not sit idle; instead, they worked day and night to develop the underlying map data collection system and editing platform.

All is ready except for the opportunity.

......

September brings the refreshing coolness of autumn.

The day has come for the mythical beasts to return to their cages.

Chen Xiaotian, carrying his schoolbag, returned to the classroom of Shanghai Experimental Primary School.

He is already a sixth-grade elementary school student this year, and next year he will face the "life hurdle" of transitioning from elementary to junior high school.

Classroom of Class 6(1)

The newly arrived math teacher, Zhu Rumei, was patrolling the corridor with a stern face.

Her high heels clicked on the ground, making a "clack-clack" sound that made many students who were daydreaming tense up.

However, Chen Xiaotian, sitting in the back row, paid no attention to any of this and was engrossed in writing in a thick notebook.

"Chen Xiaotian!"

A stern rebuke rang out overhead.

Chen Xiaotian's hand trembled, and the tip of his pen drew a long ink mark on the paper.

He looked up, his face blankly fixed on Zhu Rumei, who had somehow appeared beside the table.

"Teacher, do you walk without making any noise?"

Stop being so cheeky!

Zhu Rumei's eyebrows shot up. "I'm talking about the area of ​​a triangle, what are you doing? Hand over the stuff!"

Without saying a word, she snatched the notebook from Chen Xiaotian's desk.

Upon opening it, I found it filled with densely packed words.

She read it aloud:

"...Wang Miao felt that these two words were filled with some unspeakable evil power. 'Countdown'—the word itself implies the end. But in the wasteland of physics, what does a countdown point to?"

"...Three shooting stars shone brightly in the sky, foreshadowing the arrival of the Chaotic Era. Dehydration! Dehydration! Immersion! Civilization No. 137 was destroyed in the bitter cold..."

"Snapped!"

Zhu Rumei closed her notebook and slammed it heavily on the desk.

"Is this what you did in math class? Writing science fiction?"

Zhu Rumei laughed angrily, "The wasteland of physics, the chaotic era? How old are you? Do you even know what Newton's three laws are? You're just here whining and writing this utter nonsense."

"Teacher, this isn't just making a fuss over nothing..." Chen Xiaotian tried to explain.

"Shut up!"

At this moment, Liu Sicong, who was standing next to him, chimed in gloatingly, "Teacher, Chen Xiaotian is always like this. Last semester, he was always scribbling and drawing in class, and I never saw him listen to the lesson."

Chen Xiaotian glanced at the chubby boy covered in designer brands but didn't say anything.

Zhu Rumei turned and glared at Liu Sicong: "Liu Sicong, how dare you talk about others like that? Did you think I didn't see you playing with the ruler down there?"

"Don't you know how many points you got on your math test last semester? 27! I'm embarrassed for you!"

"But I can't be bothered with you. I heard from your homeroom teacher that your family owns a factory and several properties in Shanghai. Even if you don't get into university, you won't starve if you go back and inherit the family business."

After saying that, Zhu Rumei turned her guns on Chen Xiaotian.

"But what about you, Chen Xiaotian!"

"I've seen your file. Your grades were good before, but that doesn't mean you can do whatever you want. Learning is like rowing against the current; if you don't work hard now, what will you have to compete with others in the future?"

"Do you have several factories in your family waiting for you to inherit? Or do you really think you can support yourself by writing this kind of nonsense novels?"

Seeing Zhu Rumei's heartbroken expression, Chen Xiaotian sighed.

"Teacher, you're new here, so you might not know much about my family's situation."

"What don't I understand?" Zhu Rumei crossed her arms.

Chen Xiaotian shrugged, his tone calm: "First of all, this 'Three-Body Problem' isn't some random mess. It's already been serialized in 'Science Fiction World,' and the response has been quite good. The editor says it has a good chance of winning this year's Galaxy Award."

"Secondly, regarding studies. The elementary school material is too simple, and I really can't muster any interest in it. I've already finished the junior high school curriculum on my own, and I'm currently working on high school physics and chemistry."

The whole class fell silent instantly, and dozens of eyes stared at him.

But Chen Xiaotian's Versailles performance has only just begun.

As for family background...

He scratched his head, looking sincere, "My family really doesn't have a factory, we're just an ordinary family, we just own a little more property."

"I own an entire building in Yaoshi Huafu, located on the banks of the Huangpu River. I also own a courtyard house near the Forbidden City in Beijing. As for other first-tier cities, I probably own about ten properties in each area."

"There are only a little over a hundred sets in total, which is indeed not many."

At this point, Chen Xiaotian sighed seriously, "I'll have to talk to my dad about it another day and ask him to buy a few more buildings. Otherwise, compared to Liu Sicong, our family's wealth is really too meager, and it's embarrassing to even mention it."

A deathly silence.

Liu Sicong's mouth dropped open, and the ruler in his hand fell to the ground with a "thud".

Zhu Rumei was stunned, as if struck by lightning.

She glanced at Chen Xiaotian, then at the manuscript of "The Three-Body Problem" on the table, her mind blank.

A building? A courtyard house? More than a hundred apartments?

Is this what you call an ordinary family? Is this what you call shabby?

"What...what did you just say?"

After a long pause, Zhu Rumei finally found her voice, "You said you were teaching yourself high school physics? And this novel... it's really published?"

"Absolutely true."

Chen Xiaotian blinked, pointed to the notebook, and said, "The sample copy of the next issue should arrive soon. If you don't believe me, teacher, I can send you a copy later."

......

Chen Feng was unaware of his son's boasting at school. That morning, he received a call from the Ministry of Information Industry.

"The First China Internet Conference?"

Chen Feng held the receiver, slightly surprised. "Is it appropriate for someone like me, who works in manufacturing and gaming, to participate in this?"

The staff member on the other end of the phone explained with a smile: "Mr. Chen, online games are an important branch of the internet, and you are also a major shareholder of Tencent, holding a large number of NetEase shares. From any perspective, you are a heavyweight figure in the internet industry."

"More importantly, a leader specifically requested to see you there."

Hearing this, Chen Feng stopped refusing.

"Okay, time and place?"

"November 25-27, Shanghai International Convention Center."

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