Tim Cook's reaction made Wang Yufei stunned for a moment, then he laughed and said: "You only decided to join after reading the argument without looking at our model and detailed derivation process?"

Tim Cook looked at Wang Yufei and said seriously: "I know that there is academic fraud in many places in China. In fact, it also exists in our country, but I don't believe this company will do this, so I believe you. I hope the same As you said, in my lifetime, preferably before I retire, I can set foot on our cislunar space station and overlook the earth. As long as I can do this, I don't even care if His name will live on forever.”

These words are indeed very serious. It is obvious that this Apple boss also has a cosmic dream in his heart.

Wang Yufei thought for a while and responded: "If you can help me buy enough time, if there is no problem with the capital chain after the project is officially launched and approved, it will not be a big problem to stand in the Earth-Moon space before retirement. If you still If you can pay attention to health and ensure that you can live to be eighty years old, you will still have the opportunity to stand on the moon and observe the earth."

"But I cannot accept failure. There is a saying that goes well, capital operation is multiplication, industrial operation is addition, and scientific research is subtraction. But Mr. Cook must be very clear about the current situation of Yuxin Technology. I want to operate without risk. , and do this without having to disclose the accounts to the outside world. Do you understand what I mean?"

Tim Cook nodded. He understood what Wang Yufei meant, but he didn't quite understand Wang Yufei's choice.

He probably understands Wang Yufei’s reason for not going public. He probably doesn’t want anyone to interfere with how he uses the company’s funds to ensure the smooth progress of the Earth-Moon project. But in Tim Cook’s view, this grand Earth-Moon project is actually not Can be packaged into a very nice project.

For example, the story of Mars immigration that Musk told before allowed SpaceX to raise a lot of funds at a critical moment.

At least Yuxin Technology's current earth-moon contact plan has been able to give a detailed timetable. Of course, many wealthy people are interested, thus raising a lot of funds.

If you have any questions, of course you should ask them. This is the basis of cooperation.

"Believe me, this is different. I have wanted to try it before." Wang Yufei smiled and shook his head and said: "The reason is actually very simple. They are all telling stories, and we really want to do this. And it will be done in the near future.”

They are all smart people, and Tim Cook quickly understood what Wang Yufei meant.

Indeed, if this is a project that is about to be launched, it would be really troublesome to use other people's funds arbitrarily.

After all, there are too many interests involved. Humanity's first space transfer station and first satellite space port. This means that whoever can seize the opportunity first will have space rights that are dozens or even hundreds of years ahead of others. , as well as the massive opportunities and resources buried in the universe.

Therefore, when countless capital or even higher-level funds enter the game, it is estimated that not only will it promote the construction of the project, but also countless capitals will fight over where the ground base of the space ladder should be built.

In this case, there is a high probability that not only will the construction of the project not be accelerated, but the progress of the entire project will be delayed.

Especially if the founder is very controlling, it is more likely to cause trouble that will never end.

Tim Cook thought silently, maybe this is the reason? In fact, he didn't really want to figure out Wang Yufei's thoughts, but now this situation was beyond his control.

After all, the two will work together for eight years.

…

In fact, the underground layout has not changed much.

In the middle, the bodies of Xiaozhi No. 1 and Xiaozhi No. 2 are still running quietly.

Because of the need to eliminate noise interference, basically no sound can be heard when the quantum brain is running, but it is very brilliant.

Through the special high-strength glass, you can see the flow of various colors of light inside the smart brain. Judging from this operating state, it is actually no different from the products licensed by Yuxin Technology to the West.

But Tim Cook always feels that there is something different. He regretted that there was no evidence before, but now he no longer has such regrets.

The changes are mainly in the laboratory.

The previous seven laboratories have been reduced to four, three of which are important and confidential special equipment laboratories for lunar landing, including the DYGC001 engineering mecha, the space ladder cable, and the supersonic channel plate adapted to space.

, and a standardized Earth-Moon channel model laboratory.

After following Wang Yufei around the laboratory, Tim Cook felt as if he was in another world.

"This is the most important laboratory of the entire lunar port project. Of course, there are many other supporting projects, such as the coating technology we previously released that can effectively resist space radiation. These are closely related to the Earth-Moon project, but they can not only

At this stage, we are cooperating with other universities and laboratories to conduct research on technologies that produce some economic effects but are not the most core and critical. Most of the laboratories are not in this building."

"You can rest assured that all scientific research projects related to the Earth-Moon Project are recommended in an orderly manner as planned. The partners we choose are all companies with high credibility and trustworthiness. I believe you also know that we also cooperate with some foreign countries.

The research team has a relatively close cooperative relationship. At present, it seems that these supporting research works are going very smoothly. If everything goes well, our space ladder plan is expected to officially start the construction of the ground base in three months."

Standing in the elevator, Wang Yufei was making his final elaboration. After roughly introducing the progress of the entire project, he looked sideways at Tim Cook and added meaningfully: "Of course, everything must go smoothly.

in the case of."

Tim Cook nodded and did not answer.

It wasn't until the two of them entered Wang Yufei's office again that Tim Cook asked solemnly: "I have a very important question."

"Say it!" Wang Yufei nodded and motioned for him to continue.

"How far can you delegate authority to me?" Tim Cook asked seriously.

Wang Yufei pondered for a moment and said frankly: "You are responsible for operations and I am responsible for scientific research. I will give you full responsibility for internal management and you will be in charge of personnel. For scientific research, I will regularly inform you of the progress of each project. I need you.

We apologize that you do not have the right to access these core technical information."

"No problem. After signing the contract, I need to return to China for about two weeks to make some work deliveries." Tim Cook continued.

"This is not a problem, but I think there is no need to waste these two weeks. We are already in the Internet age, and work delivery can be completely done online, and I believe that Apple's board of directors will definitely agree and understand your decision.

.Of course, if your villa in the United States needs to be disposed of, or other personal belongings need to be brought to the country, we can find someone to help."

Wang Yufei smiled slightly and said: "As for visas, it is not a problem. Our company has a quota for the introduction of special talents. If you sign a long-term job, the company will come forward to help you. If you consider immigrating to China, there is a way, as long as you agree

, and cooperate with the application and materials, you can obtain Chinese nationality in up to half a year.”

"As for the place to live, there is no need to worry. Last year, I already bought eight villas in the villa complex where I lived before at a relatively favorable price, all of which are prepared for future company executives to live in. Received from you here

When you come to China, I have already arranged for someone to clean the villa, and it has all the furniture and appliances. I will ask the driver to take you to see it later. If you need anything else, you can ask the company's special service personnel to buy it for you."

"Believe me, the community is really nice. I often get up early to exercise. There is a dedicated gym in the community, and a study room and a dedicated fitness area are designed for you at home. Your office is downstairs from me, and the entire floor is yours to use.

You can choose your own secretaries and deputies. In addition to the executives in the scientific research position, you can appoint executives in other positions to cooperate with your work. Of course, if they are from outside the company, they need to pass the review of our security department."

"By the way, I forgot to tell you. Our company's security department is hired from outside and belongs to an independent system. However, their chairman and I are good friends. I will introduce you to them later. Believe me, Mr. Wu is a good friend.

He's a great guy, and you'll like him too. There's nothing else, I'll tell you if I think of it. Of course, if you have any problems, whether it's in life or work, if you can't make up your mind for the moment, you can always let me know."

Wang Yufei gave a long speech.

Tim Cook smiled bitterly.

There is an old saying in China that says: Use people without suspicion and use people with suspicion, but apparently Wang Yufei does not have this idea.

Doubt him, but still use him.

However, this kind of openness on the surface is so reassuring to Tim Cook.

Of course, he also believes that Wang Yufei does have the confidence to get Apple's board of directors to agree to his remote resignation.

Compared to him at the helm, what really controls Apple's life and death is the three quantum brains that have been shut down in the data center.

Being able to get those three quantum brains back to work as soon as possible is definitely more important than whether he, the CEO, resigns.

So Tim Cook was too lazy to continue to struggle in this regard and said directly: "Okay, I can start working directly. I need the information that all CEOs of Yuxin Technology have the authority to access in the past two years. When will it be ready for me?

?”

"Tomorrow, when we finish the contract work tomorrow, when you sit on your desk, you will be able to check all the information and reports within your authority. Later, the special agent assigned by the company will take you to your residence for the next eight years.

, the company will prepare a welcome ceremony for you in the evening to celebrate the official appointment of the CEO of Yuxin Technology, please be sure to appreciate it."

"OK!"

…

Tim Cook finally met with his assistant and translator again.

But the next moment.

"I have decided to become the CEO of Yuxin Technology. I will write a resignation letter and email it to the board of directors later. After the board of directors approves it, I will help you apply for a flight back to China. When the time comes, please help me transfer my work computer and mobile phone to the board of directors. You guys

Just go to the hotel and rest."

"ah?"

The two of them were stunned at the same time.

…

That night, big news was once again exposed on the Internet.

On Yuxin Technology’s official WeChat account, a set of photos of Yuxin Technology’s internal welcome ceremony were exposed.

One of the photos shows Tim Cook standing on a makeshift podium, holding a glass of champagne in his hand, seeming to be talking about something. Wang Yufei and several familiar executives of the company are standing in prominent positions below the stage.

Wang Yufei put his hands together and made a clapping gesture.

In another photo, Changxiang Technology President Ge Lingyue, who is rumored to be busy with a road show, also appeared. She was holding a cup and toasting Tim Cook. I don’t know if it was a coincidence, but the floor-to-ceiling windows behind the two people could faintly see

See the huge LOGO on the Changxiang Technology headquarters building.

There is only one sentence to explain this group of photos: the welcome ceremony for the new CEO of Yuxin Technology.

This time it was really a stone hammer.

Tim Cook really joined Yuxin Technology and directly served as CEO.

Well, this seems to be a sure thing, the only puzzling thing is, how could it be so fast?

I just arrived in China from the United States in the morning, and Yuxin Technology held a grand welcome ceremony in the evening. What happened in the meantime? Did Tim Cook resign from Apple? Did the two parties sign a contract? How long did it take to sign the contract?

A bunch of questions popped up.

The news quickly spread to the outside world, and foreign netizens were also excited.

What's happening here?

In one day, Tim Cook really changed from the CEO of Apple Group to the CEO of Yuxin Technology?
To be continued...