When I am reborn, I just want to be a top student

In the conference room.

After hearing the conditions proposed by Zhou Hongyi, Wang Donglai lost all interest in continuing the conversation with her.

If you are familiar with the development of China's internet industry, you will know that Zhou Hongyi is an indispensable figure.

For ordinary netizens like Wang Donglai, their understanding of Zhou Hongyi is mostly limited to her being associated with malware.

Just like the 359 package, if you're not careful, they'll breed a whole litter.

In the past, there was a joke about Zhou Hongyi online: "She's old, so she doesn't talk much."

Ten percent of the shares were exchanged for priority supply rights to Xuanwu batteries.

This price is simply treating Wang Donglai like a fool.

Therefore, Wang Donglai directly refused, and in order to make Zhou Hongyi give up, he even revealed the size of Galaxy Technology's cash reserves.

Three hundred billion in cash reserves.

This is an unimaginable amount for Galaxy Technology, which has only been established for a few years.

Zhou Hongyi has been a prominent figure in the business world for many years and has had her share of glory.

However, he has never experienced what it's like for a company to have cash reserves exceeding 10 billion.

Galaxy Technology, on the other hand, has a whopping 300 billion!

After a long pause, Zhou Hongyi finally spoke up: "President Wang, your company has money and technology, and I have the market. If we cooperate, I can guarantee that we can become the number one new energy vehicle brand in China in less than three years."

"Within five years, it will occupy a significant market share!"

"By then, the market capitalization will easily exceed one trillion!"

Zhou Hongyi became more and more excited as she spoke, and her eyes lit up.

It was as if they had already witnessed such a scene.

Seeing this, Wang Donglai couldn't help but find it amusing and immediately retorted, "I remember that President Zhou previously ventured into the smartphone industry. Why did you fail in the smartphone field? Does President Zhou know the reasons behind this?"

Zhou Hongyi thought Wang Donglai was testing her, so she didn't care about revealing her past and exposed her ugliness, saying: "Regarding smartphones, I actually realized their importance a long time ago, but back then I only thought about finding shortcuts and hoped to advance the project by dividing the work with partners, which ultimately led to a series of problems."

"After reflecting on this cooperation model, I did find many shortcomings. The ideas and concepts were good, but they just couldn't be put into practice, and in the end, it all ended in regret!"

"Now, I've also learned a lesson: like Lei Jun, the right path is to devote yourself wholeheartedly and focus on doing one thing well."

"I've thought this through. I'll only be responsible for product sales and provide assistance."

"As Mr. Wang probably knows, I'm an old-timer with some influence in the business world. Plus, with 359's connections with the higher-ups, I can get my hands on some things."

"If we really do cooperate, I will do my best to promote official procurement."

"At that time, we can fully integrate the 359 vehicle networking system into the car to ensure vehicle network security and protect user privacy."

"With this as a selling point, coupled with the powerful battery life provided by the Xuanwu battery, it is entirely possible to achieve a best-selling status."

After saying a few words, Zhou Hongyi started to paint a rosy picture for Wang Donglai.

Wang Donglai, however, was not tempted at all.

Before Zhou Hongyi could finish speaking, he interrupted her directly.

"Mr. Zhou, as I have already said, I have no plans to enter the new energy vehicle field for the time being. As for the priority supply rights of Xuanwu batteries, we will not make a decision at this time, but will decide based on production capacity."

Zhou Hongyi suddenly lost her voice, like a duck whose neck had been grabbed.

Wang Donglai has already said all this, how could Zhou Hongyi still not understand?

With an awkward smile, he tried to save face and said, "Mr. Wang, are you really not going to consider it?"

Wang Donglai shook his head without saying anything more, his meaning quite clear.

Upon seeing this, Zhou Hongyi immediately showed a look of disappointment.

After chatting for a while, Zhou Hongyi got up to say goodbye.

Xu Songyao accompanied Zhou Hongyi as she left, and then returned after seeing her off.

"Donglai, today's events are my fault. I didn't expect Zhou Hongyi to make such a demand."

"Don't worry, if anyone tries to contact you through me again, I promise to refuse them immediately."

Xu Songyao also knew that if he hadn't intervened, Wang Donglai would never have met Zhou Hongyi.

Xu Songyao even had a feeling that Wang Donglai was only behaving this way towards Zhou Hongyi because of him.

He always felt that Wang Donglai seemed to look down on Zhou Hongyi.

Wang Donglai naturally wouldn't have any objections to Xu Songyao just because he brought Zhou Hongyi along.

Upon hearing Xu Songyao's words, Wang Donglai said, "Uncle Xu, there's no need for us to be so polite with each other."

“Zhou Hongyi is an alumnus after all. Now that she’s come to Uncle Xu, we can’t just turn her away.”

"Meeting once is nothing, Uncle Xu, don't overthink it."

Xu Songyao didn't say much, but he had already decided in his heart that he would stop people from coming here in the future.

Even if it's out of consideration for feelings, I should still tell Wang Dong in advance.

Things like what happened today can no longer be done.

"Donglai, the recent online debates about the HarmonyOS system and the Xuanwu battery shouldn't have affected you much, right?"

Xu Songyao asked with a hint of concern on his face.

Wang Donglai shook his head and said, "Uncle Xu, I haven't even touched my phone or computer these past two days. I haven't paid any attention to what's being said online."

"That's good, that's good. Those online arguments are just the words of short-sighted people. There's no need to take them to heart. It's better not to read them at all."

"The HarmonyOS system and the Xuanwu battery are of great positive significance to our development, and they are not something that these short-sighted people can comment on."

"You should just focus on your research and ignore what others are saying!"

Xu Songyao breathed a sigh of relief and repeatedly praised Wang Donglai's actions.

"Uncle Xu, I can guess what happened without even looking online."

"It's nothing more than the capitalists in the Bald Eagle Federation feeling threatened and trying to slander and attack them."

"As for the methods, there are only a few: prosecution, sanctions, bans on equipment or raw materials, or extensive media propaganda about technological threats or the dangers of technological products, etc."

"It's been so many years, and there's been no progress at all."

"At most, they'll add a financial tool to their scheme to attack us."

"These Western capitalists are nothing but paper tigers, all show and no substance!"

"What we possess are core technologies, not other things. Their tactics are a complete joke!"

Wang Donglai indeed did not touch the computer or mobile phone, and these guesses were all deductions he made based on the past practices of the Bald Eagle Federation.

Xu Songyao had no doubt about this; he understood that Wang Donglai would not stoop to lying.

"Donglai, you're right. Our competition with the Bald Eagle Federation is fair and square. It's a competition based on all industries, and even more so, a competition of national strength!"

"This is an open strategy. As long as we remain confident, nothing can stop our development."

Wang Donglai nodded in agreement and said, "Uncle Xu, I understand everything you've said." ...

Galaxy Rocket Launch Center.

Wang Donglai came here once again.

The reason is simple: the lunar exploration project is about to begin.

This rocket and spacecraft mission has attracted widespread attention because it is the first domestic private enterprise to prepare for lunar exploration.

In addition, the advertising sales recently fetched a record price of 1.2 billion.

It caused a huge shock even on the international stage.

There were quite a few people watching the rocket launch from the scene.

It included leaders from above, as well as Boatman Brother, Lei Jun, and Li Qiandu, among others.

As for Chrysanthemum, one of the sponsors, it sent Xu Jun as its representative.

Two days before the rocket launch, Galaxy Technology had already begun promoting it on its various platforms.

Given the user base of Galaxy Technology's various products at that time, while it's impossible to say that the message was pushed to everyone, it did cover more than half of the population.

In fact, the sheer size of this audience alone justifies the astronomical advertising cost of 1.2 billion.

Even so, Galaxy Technology still signed an agreement with them.

If the rocket launch fails, the advertising fee will be fully refunded.

This is the first time Wang Donglai has made a guarantee of minimum return!
This approach to advertising and business development will no longer be feasible, and consequently, advertising fees will naturally be lower.

Domestic media platforms also paid close attention to this rocket launch, thanks to the guidance of higher-level leaders.

In a short time, with a large number of news reports and various popular science videos and programs that were intended to be supported, the situation became very lively.

This also made most people in China understand the significance of this lunar exploration mission.

Comments of all kinds can be seen everywhere on the entire internet platform.

"Do you all think the Bald Eagle Federation's Apollo moon landing was real or fake?"

"Can I lie down at the very top? I want to try it out during launch!"

"When I heard that another launch was coming, I thought to myself: Didn't they just launch a few days ago?"

"By the way, why have there been so many launches this year? I did some research, and guess what I found? It turns out that Galaxy Technology has already launched ten times!"

"Dongfeng, Hongjian, Pili, Julang, Yingji, Jingang—foreigners will never understand our romance!"

"The Long March, a journey of coming and going; the East Wind, which must not be refused; the Vajra, daring to be the first!"

"My biggest worry right now is how the rocket spaceship advertisement will be arranged. I hope they don't make the rocket shell all sorts of colors. If that's the case, I'm going to report them!"

"How could they possibly do something with an advertising budget of 1.2 billion!"

"According to insiders, the lunar exploration mission is being carried out by the 'Tiangou' probe, jointly developed by Galaxy Technology and two major aerospace groups. It is currently the best probe, equipped with the most advanced technologies available, including the Xuanwu battery."

"I feel that if Galaxy Technology can succeed this time, it might actually be able to achieve a manned lunar landing by the end of the year."

"It's only been a few years. I remember when I was little, launching rockets and spaceships was something that attracted worldwide attention and was something to be extremely proud of. Now, it seems like everyone has become more relaxed and indifferent."

"Nonsense. In the past, we could only launch a few times a year. Now we launch dozens of times a year. Even private companies can engage in aerospace business. The world is changing too fast."

"Imagine if Galaxy Technology were to be the first to successfully land a manned spacecraft on the moon, what would the leaders of the two major aerospace groups do?"

"That'll be interesting to watch. I reckon they'll have to take off at least a few hats!"

"I suggest everyone come to Tangdu City to develop their careers this year. Tangdu City is bound to experience tremendous growth in the future. The earlier you come, the greater the opportunity. Don't miss this chance!"

"I heard that massage prices in Tangdu City have gone up. Are there any locals in Tangdu City who can confirm if this is true or not?"

“I’m a local, and I can testify that a lot of people have come here recently. We’ve heard that there’s going to be a massive development project here, turning Tangdu into a super first-tier city!”

"What's there to be so proud of upstairs? It's just that Galaxy Technology is there, and you've benefited from Galaxy Technology's influence, but you're actually taking it as your own strength."

"Exactly! If Galaxy Technology were here, we could develop too, as long as we're not a complete idiot!"

"..."

The more attention netizens pay, the greater the pressure becomes.

To prevent excessive online stress from affecting the work of Galaxy Aerospace employees.

Neither Galaxy Technology nor the aforementioned entity has given an interview or made a response at this time.

Rocket vertical assembly and testing facility.

Wearing a safety helmet, Wang Donglai, accompanied by Yang Anchao and others, inspected the somewhat unusual rocket.

Because the goal is to send the 'Tiangou' probe directly to the moon, its thrust needs to be greater than that of a regular rocket.

Fortunately, we weren't executing a return plan; otherwise, the requirements would have been even greater.

However, even so, the staff of Galaxy Aerospace designed and manufactured the product with this purpose in mind.

Manned lunar landing!

This is an irresistible temptation for Chinese people.

Not to mention those of them who work in this field.

"Chairman, as you instructed, we have made thorough preparations on the 'Tiangou' probe."

"If we discover lava tubes, we will mark them immediately and upload the information to prepare for the next lunar landing."

At this point, Yang Anchao looked around and found that there was no one else there.

"Chairman, are we really going to explore the far side of the moon?"

"Wouldn't it be better to report this to our superiors? Would it be inappropriate for us to do it without prior notification?"

Yang Anchao asked with a mixture of anticipation and trepidation in his voice.

Wang Donglai saw through Yang Anchao's true thoughts at a glance and said, "Engineer Yang, I'll just ask you one question: do you want to go see the far side of the moon?"

"miss you!"

Seeing Wang Donglai's serious gaze, Yang Anchao hesitated for a moment before nodding firmly in agreement.

"Since you want to as well, then that's settled."

"At worst, once we get to the moon, we'll just say that the probe has malfunctioned and deviated from its designated trajectory. We'll just make up any excuse."

"Exploring the far side of the moon is not illegal, so there's no need to worry so much."

"If we actually find something extraordinary on the far side of the moon, then we'll actually be the ones who have accomplished something, Engineer Yang, don't you think that makes sense?"

Wang Donglai spoke up to comfort Yang Anchao.

"The chairman is right!"

Yang Anchao nodded in agreement. (End of Chapter)