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Ding Qiunan said, "That girl works for the Ministry of Commerce. If Jingyan gets married, won't he have to move to Beijing? We can't let him go back to Shenzhen and the couple live apart, can we?"

“Once the girl gets married, she can be transferred to Shenzhen. Jingyan is my eldest son. I’m almost sixty, and I’ve long reached the age to retire. Do you think I can work in Taishan for a few more years? It’s only a matter of time before he goes back to Shenzhen to take charge of Taishan.”

Upon hearing Xiao Shan's words, Ding Qiunan nodded.

That day, Xiao Shan was looking at documents in the office.

A phone call came directly to the office: "Mr. Xiao, the core of our smartphone's system is complete. Should we open-source it now and release the software, or continue to improve it before releasing it? Also, the system needs a name, so please give our new system a name, Mr. Xiao."

Xiao Liu's call came as a surprise to Xiao Shan: "How could it be so fast?"

"Mr. Xiao, we have made intelligent improvements to the existing system. Because of our previous research on automated systems, we are more adept at handling intelligent systems. We quickly developed the relevant solutions and completed the system construction."

Xiao Shan laughed and said, "Then let's call it Pangu. Pangu created the primordial world and all things appeared. I hope the Pangu system will make our smartphone project go smoothly."

"Now that the ecosystem of the system is complete, you can do some simple improvements and open-source it at the beginning of next month. Let teams around the world who are interested in intelligent systems help us improve the Pangu system, which can be regarded as paving the way for the Pangu system to gain a place in the smartphone market in the future."

The development of the Android system will only begin at the end of this year, and it will not be available until after 2006.

The Android system was originally a mobile phone system developed by one person. Later, it was acquired and improved by Google, expanding its support from mobile phones to multiple electronic devices.

Currently, Taishan Group's Pangu system only supports mobile phones. Further updates from the research center and collaborative research with users worldwide are needed.

Soon the day came for the system to be open-sourced, and Taishan Group released some of its core code.

The intelligent system has attracted the interest of many research institutions since its release.

The world has witnessed the development of Taishan Group over the years.

Saying it's developing rapidly is an understatement.

Many countries and research institutions are helpless regarding Taishan Group's other research centers.

However, the so-called Pangu open-source system released by Taishan this time may offer a glimpse into Taishan's strength in system research.

Soon, Taishan Group received authorization applications from research institutions and companies around the world.

When Xiao Liu came to report to Xiao Shan, he said happily, "Mr. Xiao, there are more than 30 research institutions that have applied for authorization, and they are all top research institutions in developed countries."

Xiao Shan looked at Xiao Liu and said with a smile, "We can't fall behind either. Previously, the Pangu system was only for mobile phones, but now it can be expanded in other directions, such as laptops, desktop computers, and game consoles. The core code can be further expanded."

"Yes, Mr. Xiao."

Just as Xiao Liu left, his assistant knocked and came in: "Mr. Xiao, the Southern Metropolis Business Daily called, wanting to negotiate a settlement and requesting that we withdraw the lawsuit. They said they were also deceived and hope we can let them off the hook. They also wanted to contact you directly, but I refused."

"Okay, don't answer their calls anymore. People always have to pay the price for their actions. Also, don't notify me about any negotiations the Southern Metropolis Business Daily wants to have. Let's go straight to court. Tell them to prepare their lawyers."

Currently, there are no individuals or companies in China prosecuted for spreading rumors, unlike twenty years from now.

People in this era had a relatively weak sense of law, and things that alarmed the courts were usually major incidents.

Chapter 789, Attention, US Intelligence Agency! (Please subscribe!)

The Yingjiang Pingguo System Research Center also obtained the core code authorized by Taishan Group.

"Boose, do you think Mount Tai might be laying the groundwork for future smartphones? Or is it just like many research centers, conducting some experiments?"

Booth shook his head and said, "I don't know. Even I don't know when the smartphone era will arrive! And I don't know if we can make Apple great again. Our computer business is declining severely, and we're relying on music and video players to keep going. But we have to do something. I've decided to have the board decide on our smartphone strategy by the end of the year. I hope I can convince the board, and make these capitalists understand my vision."

The US intelligence agencies also obtained some of the core code of the Taishan Group through various means.

In recent years, Taishan Group has risen rapidly, even surpassing the most advanced welding machines in the field of welding machines.

Of course, they also believe that this is related to their lack of attention to welding machines.

The United States has relocated a large amount of its industry overseas, and most of its funds have been used for core technologies rather than welding machines, which have low technological content.

They place greater emphasis on the research and development and use of industrial machine tools, and have been restricting exports to certain countries for many years.

However, the appearance of Mount Tai is a bit of a slap in the face. Fully automated operating systems have always been a specialty of the US.

When did countries that they considered backward and only capable of producing low-end products become able to develop fully automated systems?

Moreover, it runs stably and has few vulnerabilities.

Many technical personnel quickly analyzed Taishan Group's open core code.

The intelligence chief asked impatiently, "How is it?"

The technician calmly replied, "The technology is acceptable. This is a smart open-source system specifically designed for mobile phones. Several laboratories in China have researched similar systems, but it's not considered advanced. The core code of this system has some similarities to their fully automated welding machine system, so it's clearly the work of the same group of people."

"Their technology can't compare to our advanced laboratories, but they clearly already have the capability to develop some automated systems. You know, that's not a huge hurdle, but they also have their own industry, which can match the machines they manufacture, and then endlessly try and fail to update and improve them. That's what makes Taishan Group so troublesome."

"There are many other companies researching automation systems, but only a few can actually produce products. Now, we have added Taishan because they have the ability to manufacture their own machines. Through countless trials and improvements, matching machines and systems, they have money and industrial capabilities, so they have their own automation systems."

The intelligence chief nodded repeatedly: "It's just a welding machine. Our domestic welding machines are only one generation behind theirs, and they may surpass them at any time."

At this point, another researcher said, "The Taishan fully automated system is not difficult to implement. We have similar systems in China, and some are even more advanced. The only challenge is that the welding machines vary greatly in their welding capabilities, from large parts to small parts."

"It depends on their lasers. This is still a new field, with limited investment and slow development. This gave Taishan an opportunity to develop it extensively in the civilian sector, apply for many international patents, and lay a solid foundation."

"Our laser manufacturers are resting on their laurels and living off their past achievements. They are too complacent and never expected that Mount Tai would suddenly rise to prominence."

Xiao Shan was unaware of the conversation between the US intelligence agency and others, and even if he knew, he wouldn't care much.

Because the US is currently focused entirely on the laundry detergent incident and the campaign against Bin Laden in Afghanistan, it has no time to worry about a company in the East producing a slightly more advanced welding machine.

Soon, the verdict regarding the Southern Metropolis Business Daily was issued.

The company must pay Taishan Group eight million yuan in damages for defamation and issue a published apology.

Taishan's public relations department immediately launched a publicity campaign on various forums and websites.

The Southern Metropolis Business Daily quickly published an article stating that they had been completely misled and deceived, and hoped to receive forgiveness from netizens and the public. They said that a prodigal son returning home is more precious than gold, and asked them to give them a chance to reform.

Xiaoshan did not expect that the article in the Southern Metropolis Business Daily was well written, and that many netizens expressed their forgiveness and hoped that the two domestic companies could shake hands and make peace.

Xiao Shan had no interest in dealing with a private media outlet like Southern Metropolis Business Daily with ulterior motives, so he directly instructed his public relations department to expose the fact that the Southern Metropolis Business Daily was backed by a Japanese consortium.

All the information uncovered by the public relations department from the Southern Metropolis Business Daily was quickly reposted on the homepages of major portal websites.

"Whether Nandu Business Daily believed the rumors or deliberately smeared Taishan Group, please look at the past and present of Nandu Business Daily."

"A new war has begun, but this time it is a more covert war of public opinion and information, reminding the Chinese people not to let their guard down."

Many netizens who saw the information were also furious and expressed their opinions on various forums.

"Boycott Southern Metropolis Business Daily, starting with me."

"I think the Southern Metropolis Business Daily is deliberately slandering Taishan Group."

"The Southern Metropolis Business Daily is lying. They are backed by Japanese capital, yet they keep crying foul. I think the compensation they paid was too little. They should be fined until they are bankrupt."

The Southern Metropolis Business Daily has been overwhelmingly criticized online. Despite being backed by Japanese capital, it has consistently touted itself as a private media organization in China, leaving many of its supporters feeling cheated.

The general manager of Nandu Business Daily is also in a terrible predicament. He initially reported on Taishan Group's plagiarism in an attempt to curry favor with the investors of Japanese companies. However, he ended up getting himself into trouble instead of currying favor, and is now universally condemned.

Nandu Business Daily also experienced the effects of cyberbullying.

The phone rang in the Xiaoshan office.

"Boss, what brings you to call me?" The caller was the second-in-command of Shenzhen.

"Haha, Mr. Xiao, you're always so polite. You're a senior, and we should learn more from you. Mr. Xiao, the Ministry of Industry and the Ministry of Planning are planning to hold an entrepreneurs' conference, inviting the heads of large state-owned and private enterprises across the country to discuss future development trends. I'm just giving you a heads-up in advance, Mr. Xiao, because you're an important figure at this conference. Many leaders want to hear your plans for the future and offer their opinions on our development. The conference is scheduled for the 15th of next month at the National Convention Center in Beijing."

"Okay, I'll be at the conference center on time next month."

After hanging up the phone, Xiao Shan got up and stretched.

Chapter 790, The Wise but Seemingly Foolish Xu Damao! (Please Subscribe!)

A month has passed in the blink of an eye.

Xiaoshan No. 13 arrived in Beijing and went to a courtyard house first.

Nothing had changed since he last left. Xu Damao was still taking care of the children in the yard, and Yan Jiefang was tending his small shop.

After dealing with Qin Huairu's matter, He Yuzhu returned to his home outside.

Over the years, He Yuzhu has made a lot of money running restaurants. Not only have all three of his children bought houses, but he and Li Caijuan have also bought two large apartments.

He had heard Xiao Shan say that Beijing was the capital of the country, and that housing prices there would definitely skyrocket in the future. All the wealthy people in the country wanted to own a house in Beijing because it had the best education and medical care in the country.

Xu Damao said to Xiao Shan, "Xiao Shan, our courtyard has produced such a famous person as you, which is quite remarkable. Even the price of our courtyard is higher than that of the surrounding courtyards."

"Many residents in the courtyard have sold their houses and moved away. But I don't plan to move. After all, this is where I've lived my whole life, it's our spiritual home. Looking at the courtyard can remind me of the good old days we had, and it's something to look forward to. If I sell it, I won't even have that thought anymore."

Xiao Shan nodded and said, "Brother Mao, the older you get, the more profound your thoughts become! Thirty years ago, you would never have said something like this."

"Having experienced more, I've thought more!" Xu Damao said with a smile. "Now I have a son and a grandson. I spend my days looking after the kids, playing with my grandson, and chatting with my family. I don't ask for anything else."

Xiao Shan laughed and said, "Brother Mao, you're really wise now, I admire you."

On the day of the conference, at 9:00 a.m., Xiao Shan arrived at the National Convention Center on time in a special car.

A considerable number of people have already gathered here, including not only entrepreneurs from various regions, but also many elites from all walks of life who have come to join the fun.

"Xiao Sheng, you've arrived. Your Taishan Group is a benchmark for private enterprises in China, setting an example for us in the field of technology."

"I never expected the leaders to come out and greet us personally. Our Mount Tai has benefited from the country's rapid development and the open business policies implemented by the leaders."

The visitor was a high-ranking official from the Ministry of Industry. Xiao Shan exchanged pleasantries with him and they entered the meeting room together.

"Mr. Xiao, I didn't expect you to come in person." The speaker was a business partner of Taishan Group.

"Haha, Xiao Wang is here too. I'm taking advantage of the fact that I can still walk around, so I want to get out and about. Sitting in the office all day is so boring."

After exchanging pleasantries with some familiar friends, Xiao Shan soon began the meeting.

"We've had the rare opportunity to invite the founders of many leading domestic enterprises to this conference, to discuss the future development plans for various industries across the country. Mr. Xiao, you are a master of strategy. Taishan Group has almost always been at the forefront of the times, and the core technologies of its various research centers are among the best in the world." Xiao Shan took the microphone: "Since the leader has asked me to say a few words, then I will. Let me first talk about a few industries that I am optimistic about for the next ten years. The first is real estate and large-scale infrastructure projects. Real estate involves all walks of life. Just the most basic point is that it can support hundreds of millions of migrant workers across the country. This alone makes it worthwhile for us to vigorously develop it now. At the same time, it can boost local land revenue, and I won't go into the development of various industries it will drive, as everyone is already aware of that."

"Let me talk about large-scale infrastructure projects. They will increase employment and residents' income, expand our market and alleviate the overcapacity problem of many enterprises, such as steel. At the same time, they can promote the development of enterprises in the transportation and real estate industries, thereby driving the economic development of related industries and forming a large domestic cycle."

A burst of enthusiastic applause immediately erupted from the audience.

The top leader on the stage was extremely excited. The phrase "domestic circulation" immediately enlightened the leaders present.

Next, Xiaoshan spoke about the development direction of technology industries such as automobiles, electronics, semiconductors, and aerospace.

"The automotive industry has been developing for decades in other countries, while we have only just begun. It is extremely difficult to catch up with or even surpass Europe, America, Japan and South Korea in core technologies such as engines. Our automotive industry chain is too constrained, and we rely heavily on foreigners for core technologies."

"New energy is a good development path. In the early stages, we can start with electric vehicles and gradually transition to completely pollution-free hydrogen energy. This gradual research process is also a process of upgrading and transforming the entire industrial chain of the domestic automobile industry."

"These are just some of my thoughts. I hope you will forgive my ignorance. In the next few years, batteries, mobile phones, and perhaps electric vehicles will be one of the main development directions for Taishan."

After saying this, Xiao Shan bowed and stepped down from the stage, and the audience erupted in enthusiastic applause.

The leader on the stage, holding the microphone, smiled and said, "Many people say that Mr. Xiao has great strategic vision, otherwise how could he have developed Mount Tai to its current state? Today, I have truly witnessed it, especially Mr. Xiao's proposal to achieve a domestic circulation through large-scale infrastructure construction, which has given us great inspiration."

The leader then named several other well-known private enterprises, and the owners of these enterprises took turns to speak on stage.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 a.m., and the rest of the time was for the CEOs of the various companies to exchange ideas freely.

"Mr. Xiao, we have long admired your name. We greatly admire Taishan's spirit of research and development."

"Mr. Ren, we deeply admire your company's achievements in the telecommunications industry. Technology is the only true measure of success," Xiao Shan said with a smile.

"Mr. Xiao said that Taishan will pay more attention to the mobile phone business in the future, and we also have plans to enter the mobile phone business. Taishan's components are among the best in the world, and we may even become partners."

Xiao Shan smiled and said, "That would be great. Foreign mobile phone brands are coming on strong. If your company can also enter the mobile phone market, our domestic mobile phones will occupy a larger share. Your company is also a technology-driven enterprise, and I admire your philosophy very much."

Xiao Shan and President Ren discussed other matters to explore potential collaborations before parting ways.

After Mr. Ren left, another figure walked towards Xiaoshan. It was the equally famous Mr. Liu.

"Mr. Xiao, I have long admired the Taishan Group."

"Haha, Mr. Liu's company supports half of the domestic computer industry, I really admire him." Although Xiao Shan didn't have a good impression of Mr. Liu, he still had to put on a show.

"Does Mr. Xiao have any plans to raise funds? I know many world-renowned conglomerates that I can introduce to you."

Xiao Shan waved his hand and said, "No need for that. Taishan is not short of funds at the moment. We can be completely self-sufficient. In fact, we have plenty of funds. I also plan to open a few more research centers. Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Liu. I will contact you when we need financing."

"Okay, Mr. Xiao, do you have any plans to spin off Taishan Group for a separate listing? Taishan Group's various research centers are all high-quality enterprises with their own core technologies. No matter which one is listed separately, it will have a market value of at least several tens of billions."

"Mr. Liu, you flatter me. Taishan is not mature enough yet, and it's not time to go public. Moreover, the competition is fierce in all aspects. Even if it is spun off and listed, it will be ten or twenty years from now, and I don't know if I will still be around then. Thank you for your kind offer, Mr. Liu."

After exchanging a few perfunctory pleasantries with President Liu, Xiao Shan turned and started chatting with other people.

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Mr. Liu left with a smile. These weren't the questions he wanted to ask; they were from some of their suppliers in the United States.