"Xiao Yu, we are all so familiar with each other, so for you to arrange such a large formation, you are a bit out of touch!"
"The chairman wrongly blamed us, Mr. Yu. The fifth test is imminent and the situation is a bit complicated. This is not entirely situationalism. There are also safety considerations."
"Who are you?"
"The chairman can just call me Xiao Wang. I am President Yu's secretary, and I will be responsible for communicating with the board of directors..."
"Beauty huh?"
"The chairman is complimenting me. Haha, Mr. Yu, look at the chairman also saying that I am beautiful!"
In the carriage of the luxurious Land Cruiser, Yu Qingdong smiled and said respectfully to Bei Gaoyang: "Xiao Wang should be considered your secretary. If you have any instructions in the future, you can contact her at any time."
Bei Gaoyang glanced at his secretary who was sitting very close to him and said with a smile: "Why, the CEO of the umbrella company is too busy to deal with such small things?"
"I don't dare. Isn't this from the perspective of better serving you, Chairman? Why, are you dissatisfied with Xiao Wang?"
Xiao Wang showed a nervous expression at the right time.
Bei Gaoyang glanced at the two of them, smiled noncommittally, turned to look at the scenery outside the car window, and said nothing.
He didn't speak, no one dared to speak, and the atmosphere in the carriage became a little dull.
The long convoy was driving on the viaduct in Yanjing. Due to traffic control, the journey was smooth. Originally, we were still in the Magic City when we came back this time. It was Yu Qingdong who said that there were some 'procedural' issues and Yanjing was more convenient.
Temporarily changed here.
As for what this "procedural" issue is, Yu Qingdong doesn't know. Maybe Secretary Wang knows about it, right?
I don’t know what the higher-ups are thinking. They are planning to use a honey trap this time, and it’s so obvious...
Isn't this another slap-on-the-head decision?
Logically speaking, no. At such a critical juncture, there are lessons learned from several major accidents in a row. Any action taken against Zero should be done with caution and caution, right?
Yu Qingdong didn't understand, but he knew one thing.
The higher-ups were worried about him, the closest contact person to 'No. Zero', and wanted to introduce more people to share his "favour".
Police cars opened the way in front, security vehicles stopped behind, and there were helicopters cruising in the sky, all the way to the famous National Taiwan Hotel. There was a huge formation waiting there. Except that there were no reporters or cameras, it was like receiving the head of state of a certain country.
"salute!"
The moment he got off the car, Yu Qingdong's legs softened and he saw a smiling face standing there waiting on the steps paved with red carpet.
Bei Gaoyang's face also became extremely serious, and the military band played a welcome song, passing through the straight guard of honor, and arrived at the foot of the steps amidst the rumbling salutes.
The smiling face had already stepped down the steps and was the first to reach out his hand.
Later, Yu Qingdong couldn't get in.
"Why didn't you notify me beforehand?"
Looking at the two people holding hands and greeting each other with smiles, Yu Qingdong, who was pushed aside and reduced to the background, complained softly to Secretary Wang.
"I just know it," Secretary Xiao Wang hid the surprise in his eyes, lowered his head and explained in a low voice, "It should be Minister Liu who comes. Who knows..."
The security guard with ringing ears looked over with vigilance. Yu Qingdong could only shut up and act like a puppet, doing whatever he was told.
It turns out that the ‘procedural’ problem is this.
It seems that after understanding the previous tests and nearly a year of evaluation and research, the superiors believed that the risk factor of Zero was within a controllable and predictable range, so such a meeting was arranged.
This was the reason why we deliberately avoided Yanjing and placed the Canaan Company in the Magic City.
Canaan has become so important that no one can ignore it.
Five tests and internationalization are the touchstones that test the quality of Canaan. Even he, a figure on the stage, is protected by the big BOSS and is touted as one of the most powerful people in the world.
What's more...
Yu Qingdong started brainstorming, and the shock in his heart has not completely dissipated until now. At the same time, he was also extremely curious about what the two people who had avoided everyone and had a private conversation would talk about.
"Mr. Yu, does the chairman dislike me?"
On such an occasion, Secretary Xiao Wang was reserved for a while and then returned to his old ways. The same thing happened around Bei Gaoyang, who was particularly "familiar". I thought it was just an act, but I didn't know it was his true nature.
Such a carefree and seemingly innocent beauty, what considerations did the higher-ups have in placing her in such a sensitive and important position?
"Xiao Wang just graduated?"
With the departure of the two big figures, the atmosphere at the scene became more lively, and people began to sit down one after another, with Xiao Wang sitting next to him.
"It doesn't really count. It should be said that I haven't graduated yet."
"In that school, what major do you major in?"
“International relations at Yenching University is so boring. I can’t even find a good place for internship.”
"Why isn't our Canaan Company a good place?"
"Haha, I didn't mean that. In fact, I came in through the back door."
She can talk about going through the back door so confidently, is she just faking it or is she just out of her mind?
Yu Qingdong didn't dare to look down on her, and it was inconvenient to ask some sensitive things. After chatting for a few words, he found that there was nothing left to say.
"Mr. Yu, you haven't answered my question yet?"
"Does the chairman like you?"
"right."
"You are so beautiful, who wouldn't like you?"
"The chairman is different. I feel... he is so serious."
serious?
I don’t see you being nervous then?
Yu Qingdong thought in his heart, but his face didn't show it: "Maybe the chairman is too tired, don't think too much."
"Really? Then I'll feel relieved..."
After half an hour or an hour, the atmosphere in the banquet hall suddenly became quiet, and the two elders who were chatting and laughing were seen leaving and returning. Yu Qingdong stood up quickly like the others, and even pulled the little boy who was just enjoying the food.
Secretary Wang, then the audience burst into warm applause.
"Xiao Yu, Xiao Yu, sit over here!"
Bei Gaoyang just sat down at the guest of honour's seat in the center. He didn't know how he found Yu Qingdong in the huge banquet hall. He waved in this direction as if there was no one around. His voice was not loud, but everyone could hear him clearly.
Clearly.
Yu Qingdong was shocked, and blood surged to the top of his head.
The smiling face also looked over, and the people next to him whispered a few words to him, and then when he saw him smiling and saying something, Yu Qingdong was taken over, and sat down next to Bei Gaoyang in confusion.
This meal was the most tasteless meal he had ever eaten in his life. What he ate, what he drank, who said what, and what he did were all lost in the confusion, waiting for the end of the song.
It was only when I left this banquet hall that was comparable to a state banquet that my groggy mind came to my senses.
The motorcade drives to the airport.
In the carriage, Bei Gaoyang was drinking heavily. Secretary Wang handed him a glass of honey water. He took it and took a sip. He glanced at Mr. Yu who was sitting opposite and asked, "I heard that this internationalization is going well."
Too smooth?"
Yu Qingdong quickly cheered up and answered: "There are some problems, but they are minor things and can be solved."
"As long as it can be solved, internationalization is a major trend, but it will not affect our cooperation... Xiaoyu is fine, don't worry!"
Don't worry, don't worry about anything?
Yu Qingdong's mind was spinning slower than usual. He didn't think about the deep meaning behind this sentence and just nodded with an apologetic smile.
"There are a lot of things to do when I come back this time. Please arrange a time and I will go to your research institute to take a look."
"The research institute..." may have been something agreed during the banquet, but Yu Qingdong didn't remember it at all. Secretary Xiao Wang on the side quickly reminded: "It's Laboratory Zero!"
"Number Zero!?" Bei Gaoyang said with a playful smile, "Is this Number Zero me?"
"Chairman, please don't get me wrong. There is absolutely no disrespect in this. This code name is only used internally and externally out of various considerations."
Bei Gaoyang waved his hand nonchalantly, "Number Zero will be Number Zero. I heard that you have used magical environments and magical materials to create a lot of interesting things. Let me take a look at it sometime."
"OK!"
Yu Qingdong quickly took a pen and notebook to write down this unplanned itinerary.
"There is no need to change the helmet. I heard that you have already distributed the goods overseas?"
"Yes, this is a well-researched strategy by the company and will be beneficial to subsequent promotion plans..."
"The progress is good. Have those artificial intelligence programs been delivered?"
"Except for the North American Athena, all others were delivered on time and passed acceptance."
"Is North America the only superpower?"
"hehe……"
"I heard that the helmet was robbed at their place, and someone from Canaan Company was also arrested?"
"The company is coordinating, and the problem is not expected to be major."
Bei Gaoyang drank the honey water and his complexion improved a lot. He glanced at Secretary Wang, who was sitting very close to him, and asked, "Are you afraid of me?"
"I..." Secretary Wang wanted to say that she was not afraid, but she could not say anything behind her mouth. An invisible force controlled her vocal cords, and any words that went against her true intentions were forbidden to pass through.
"Since you are afraid of me, don't force yourself."
Secretary Xiao Wang's expression changed, and there was a look of disbelief and panic in his eyes. Yu Qingdong was also breaking out in a cold sweat, and he quickly stood up to smooth things over, "Xiao Wang, if you feel uncomfortable, go down and rest first. We won't need you here for the time being."
"None of you are as magnanimous, bold and confident as the gentleman at the banquet. Even if you have any scruples, taboos and doubts, you can speak them outright. Talking to him makes you feel more comfortable."
Yu Qingdong said in his heart that of course we can't compete. The motorcade stopped temporarily and sent Secretary Wang off, who had "broken his skills" and lost his composure.
"Xiao Yu, have I told you about my hometown?"
After the motorcade started again, Bei Gaoyang looked at the scenery outside the window and asked.
"Uh... I guess not."
"It's very similar to here, very similar. You know there is also a Bei Gaoyang in this world. He is in Yanjing. I saw him just now."
Yu Qingdong's head buzzed.
"Haha, we look like a pair of twin brothers, but... we are very different, there is almost no similarity at all. A scientist accompanying me explained the reasoning of this phenomenon to me, which is quite interesting. But I can't hear it
Come out, they want me to treat this place as my hometown, and use this Bei Gaoyang to deepen my feelings for the world. In fact, frankly speaking, I already regard this place as another hometown, so there is no need to bother.
Son."
Yu Qingdong didn't know if he could listen to these things, but he couldn't cover his ears now, so he could only brave the cold sweat and be a good listener.
Bei Gaoyang's current thoughts are very complicated, and he also needs a suitable audience.
"They also asked me whether Canaan is a real other world or a virtual game. I remember someone has already asked this question? I told them that what the player sees, hears, touches, and perceives
Everything is carefully designed, what’s the difference between reality and virtuality?”
"They seemed to understand and didn't dwell on the issue, but I could feel that this seemed to confirm one of their conjectures and made their souls feel lighter."
"They asked me again what I thought of this parallel time and space, especially China. I asked them what they thought of me. They were very frank and said that they were under great pressure when facing me and needed to predict my mental state and behavioral patterns. It was like
...Haha, Xiaoyu, have you ever felt like this...an antelope staying next to a lion?"
"Uh... yes, yes!" Yu Qingdong replied wiping his sweat.
"This is a normal and natural phenomenon. It is your subconscious mind reminding you that this person is dangerous. This danger is not about what he is about to do to you, but that it is dangerous to stay around him or even within a certain range."
"I assured them of my self-control as a spellcaster, and they expressed their understanding, but I feel like they didn't feel much more relaxed."
"It's my turn to answer their questions, about my views on the world, especially China."
"You know, my teenagers spent time in a very similar world, including kindergarten, elementary school, junior high school, and high school, and received a complete cognitive education... This world may not be that shocking to me, because
I know it should be like this, but if it were another native of Canaan, even a god would be shocked by the sudden intrusion into this planet, and then feel a huge threat, as if...
…an antelope by the side of a lion!”
"How, how could it be?"
"It's the same feeling, right? Haha, how you feel about me comes from individual differences, and how I feel about you comes from the height of your collective body, which is mysterious and idealistic. You really have power that you don't understand."
After that, Bei Gaoyang seemed to be enjoying himself. Perhaps the stimulating effect of alcohol had passed. He stopped talking and just looked at the scenery outside the window in silence until he boarded the flight to Shanghai.
Arriving at the Magic City at 6 pm, there was no elaborate welcome ceremony this time. Only Canaan Company and the Magic City side coordinated to receive the appropriate civil servants. None of them knew Bei Gaoyang's true identity, and they just ignored Shenlong.
, the chairman of Canaan Company, the richest man in the world is rumored to be very funny.
After checking into the Magic City Hotel in the evening, Yu Qingdong was so busy that he didn't have time to sit down and take a rest until 10 o'clock in the evening.
"Chairman, what are you doing?"
Not long after he stopped, he saw Bei Gaoyang wearing a white shirt, jeans, and running shoes, dressed like a college student getting ready to go out. Yu Qingdong quickly went up to ask.
"Let's go and watch a movie"
"Ah, I'll call someone to send a copy."
"It's boring to watch here. Let's go to the cinema. I've already bought the tickets online. It's just the two of us. Let's go, let's go!"
