Rebirth of Hong Kong Island, leading the technology war

Chapter 274: SpaceX also wants to build a launch site in China
Hu Jiangshan came to the cafe on the first floor of the Hilton Hotel, ordered a cup of coffee, and found a seat to sit down.

As soon as Hu Jiangshan arrived in the capital, he took a taxi here and checked into the Hilton Hotel.

Because the place Wang Yuling helped to make the appointment was in the cafe on the first floor of this hotel.

Why can’t we go inside the space agency to discuss it?
In fact, this is very normal. The Space Agency is a strictly confidential unit. The security is extremely strict and it is impossible for anyone to enter casually.

Of course, if we really establish a cooperative relationship with the space agency and gain its trust, it is still possible to get in.

This Hilton Hotel is very close to the office of the National Space Administration, and it is convenient for discussing matters, so Hu Jiangshan simply stayed here.

Just then, the cell phone rang.

【Caller ID: Director Wang Yuling】

Hu Jiangshan answered the phone immediately, and Wang Yuling's voice came from the other end.

"Boss Hu, have you arrived at the hotel yet?"

Hu Jiangshan replied: "Yes, Director Wang, I just arrived at the coffee shop on the first floor."

Director Wang said, "Okay, I'll ask my colleague to go over right away."

"Okay, please help Director Wang."

After hanging up the phone, Hu Jiangshan waited while drinking coffee.

Wang Yuling arranged a meeting between Hu Jiangshan and someone from the Space Administration, which was equivalent to acting as a middleman. She definitely had to introduce Hu Jiangshan to someone, but Wang Yuling happened to be out of town today and couldn't get back, so she asked a colleague to come over to help.

Hu Jiangshan was sitting here and saw four people sitting not far away, three foreigners and one half-foreign woman.

Hu Jiangshan didn't care too much about it. This was a hotel in a prosperous area of ​​the imperial capital, and it was also a Hilton Hotel, so it was normal for foreigners to stay here.

A moment later, someone else came over.

She was a girl, wearing glasses and had a baby face, but a great figure. She was about 1.7 meters tall.

The girl looked around the cafe, probably looking for someone.

At this time, Xu Qian saw the girl and quickly stood up.

"Director Wei!"

The girl was stunned for a moment and responded.

The girl's name is Wei Xue. She is a top student at Huazhong University of Science and Technology and also works in the Semiconductor Association.

Xu Qian is based in the capital of China and knows some people in the field of science and technology in China. Wei Xue is one of them.

Of course Xu Qian found it very strange to see Wei Xue here.

James' eyes lit up: "Very beautiful Chinese woman!"

Xu Qian quickly reminded him in a low voice: "Don't talk nonsense! She is from Huake University."

After that, Xu Qian came forward and asked, "Director Wei, I'm so lucky to see you here. Why are you here..."

Wei Xue explained: "I'm here to look for someone."

Xu Qian was stunned. Could it be that Wei Xue was also here to participate in the negotiations with Space X?

But although Wei Xue is related to Huazhong University of Science and Technology, she is not from China's aerospace system. This negotiation should have nothing to do with her, right?

Wei Xue turned her head and looked at the people around her. Her eyes fell on a young man and she said, "Ah, it should be him."

As she spoke, Wei Xue waved at Xu Qian and walked over.

"Excuse me, are you Mr. Hu Jiangshan?"

Hu Jiangshan turned his head and stood up immediately, shaking hands with the other party: "Yes, it's me, you are Director Wang..."

"Yes, Director Wang Yuling asked me to come here. My name is Wei Xue."

Hu Jiangshan also introduced himself.

I really didn't expect that the person who came over was a beauty with a great figure.

At this time, Xu Qian and the three foreigners also noticed this side.

Eugene asked, "Who is that man?"

Xu Qian shook her head: "I don't know him."

Amanda suddenly asked, "Could that man be the one who wants to discuss cooperation with the China Space Agency?"

James said, "You mean, he's the Hong Kong guy?"

Amanda said, "I'm just guessing, Kelly, do you want to go ask?"

This task can really only be done by Xu Qian. After all, her Chinese is the best and they can communicate normally.

Xu Qian walked over and said to Wei Xue, "Director Wei, may I ask who this person is..."

Wei Xue said: "This is Boss Hu Jiangshan."

Xu Qian's eyes flickered: "Boss Hu? Could it be Boss Hu from Hong Kong Island?"

Wei Xue was stunned.

Hu Jiangshan was also very surprised.

How did this second-rate foreign woman know that Hu Jiangshan was from Hong Kong Island?
Xu Qian smiled: "Boss Hu, I guessed it right, didn't I?"

Hu Jiangshan nodded: "Yes, I am from Hong Kong Island. How did you know that?"

Xu Qian showed an expression of sudden enlightenment, turned around and glanced at the other three foreign companions, indicating that they had guessed correctly.

This young oriental man is indeed a Hong Konger who is discussing cooperation with the National Space Administration.

Of course, it could just be a coincidence, but since Wei Xue came specifically to find this person, it can’t be said to be a coincidence.

Xu Qian hesitated for a moment and said to Wei Xue, "By the way, Director Wei, are you here to... discuss something with the people from the China Space Administration?"

Wei Xue widened her eyes.

This time, even if Wei Xue didn't answer, it was already confirmed.

This handsome guy from Hong Kong actually came to discuss cooperation with the China Space Administration.

Xu Qian quickly said a few polite words and went back.

At this time, Hu Jiangshan and Wei Xue had already sat down, chatting in low voices.

The four people on Xu Qian's side were also whispering and discussing.

James looked up at Hu Jiangshan with a mocking expression: "My god, this guy doesn't look very reliable. He is probably just here to have fun."

Amanda has a different opinion: "Don't underestimate anyone, including a Hong Kong Islander. At least he looks gentle and has a scholarly temperament."

Obviously, Amanda is obsessed with appearance, but her feeling is right. Hu Jiangshan is indeed an Oriental man with outstanding temperament.

James looked at Eugene and said, "Eugene, what do you think? You don't think this guy is our competitor, do you?"

Eugene said calmly, "I don't think a Hong Kong Islander can threaten us, but what Amanda said makes sense. We'd better not underestimate the enemy."

James did not comment, but did not say anything. He glanced at Hu Jiangshan again, as if he wanted to challenge him to a fight.

At the same time, Hu Jiangshan started chatting with Wei Xue.

To be honest, Hu Jiangshan really didn't know Wei Xue, not even in his previous life.

Although Hu Jiangshan was a top scientific researcher in his previous life and often interacted with people from the Huazhong University of Science and Technology, it was impossible for him to know everyone. This did not mean that Wei Xue was not good enough, but that the two people's research fields did not overlap in a certain period of time.

There is another possibility that in Hu Jiangshan's previous life, Wei Xue was not in Huazhong University of Science and Technology.

This is also very possible. After all, many things have changed in this life when Hu Jiangshan was reborn, and the trajectories of some people may also change.

What is certain is that in Hu Jiangshan’s previous life, if Wei Xue worked in the scientific research department, she must have known Hu Jiangshan, and might even be an admirer of Hu Jiangshan. After all, Hu Jiangshan was a top scientist on Blue Planet and a mainstay of China’s scientific research community at that time.

But none of this matters. This is the first time Hu Jiangshan meets Wei Xue, but she is a beautiful woman, so it is still quite pleasant.

Hu Jiangshan said to Wei Xue: "I am really sorry to bother you today."

Wei Xue waved her hand: "It's okay. Director Wang has already told me about Boss Hu. You and your company are already very famous in the National Semiconductor Association."

Hu Jiangshan was stunned at first, then he smiled: "Is it a good name or a bad name?"

"Of course it's a good reputation. Boss Hu has helped solve many problems."

Hu Jiangshan took a sip of coffee, said a few polite words, and felt a sense of accomplishment.

But it was just a little sense of accomplishment. After all, Hu Jiangshan made greater contributions in his previous life, and the beneficiaries were not only China, but the entire cutting-edge scientific community of Blue Planet.

Wei Xue asked curiously: "By the way, Boss Hu, are you really planning to build a rocket launch site?"

"I still say that I am serious about this."

"The technical threshold for such facilities is very high. I heard that a private company had applied to the National Space Administration before and invested a lot of money in planning and site selection, but in the end it was not approved. It was all in vain."

Hu Jiangshan thanked Wei Xue solemnly. After all, the other party's reminder was well-intentioned, but he should not take kindness as an insult.

"I understand, and I am mentally prepared for the risks and difficulties, but building a rocket launch site has always been my dream, so I must give it a try."

Hu Jiangshan then added: "Of course, I didn't do this out of sheer enthusiasm. I did do a lot of preparation and research."

Hu Jiangshan's words were very nice, but Wei Xue still felt that this matter was too difficult.

But Hu Jiangshan is an expert in the domestic semiconductor industry, and he is invisible, so Wei Xue will never underestimate him.

In fact, the company behind Hu Jiangshan can produce high-process chips, and it is possible that it does not have the technology to build a rocket launch site.

However, Wei Xue was also very clear that these two fields were actually completely unrelated.

Wei Xue asked: "So, Boss Hu thinks he can convince the people from the National Space Administration?"

"Well, I can't say I'm 100% sure, I can only say I'll do my best."

Wei Xue glanced at Xu Qian and the other four people again, and whispered, "By the way, Boss Hu, you may not know that they are also here to discuss cooperation with the National Space Administration."

"Oh? They are a foreign company? Which one?"

"Spice X."

Hu Jiangshan was quite surprised, but at the same time he felt it was expected.

There must be more than one company that wants to negotiate with the National Space Administration for cooperation on a rocket launch site, but no one expected SpaceX to get involved.

Aaron Malak's business sense is indeed very keen and is by no means exaggerated.

Hu Jiangshan said: "Is it such a coincidence? I actually ran into these people."

Wei Xue explained: "Boss Hu, it can't be said to be a coincidence. The people at the Space Agency are very busy right now. They may want to bring your two families together so that we can finish the discussion in one day."

Hu Jiangshan expressed his understanding.

The National Space Administration will indeed be very busy in recent years, and will be even busier and busier in the coming years.

After all, China has placed space strategy at the top of its development priorities for the next few decades, and many space projects will be carried out simultaneously.

Constellation satellite networking, space station construction, lunar exploration, manned moon landing, Mars exploration...

Any one of these projects is not something that an ordinary country can undertake.

So the space agency is not putting on airs, it is just too busy.

Just then, someone entered the cafe.

There were two men, one was younger than the other, probably in his forties or fifties, but he had a lot of white hair.

The other one is younger, probably in his thirties.

Both of them wore glasses, looked gentle and refined, and were scholars.

Wei Xue whispered to Hu Jiangshan: "They are coming."

As she spoke, Wei Xue stood up and greeted the two men.

"Professor Zhao, Dr. Fan, you are here."

Professor Zhao, whose real name is Zhao Ruijing, holds a very high position in the space agency.

Fan Zhongze is also a young talent in the space agency with great prospects.

The presence of these two people shows that the National Space Administration is not perfunctory in discussing cooperation and is definitely serious about the discussion.

Xu Qian and three foreigners also came over and greeted Zhao Ruijing enthusiastically.

Looking at the appearance of these four people, Hu Jiangshan really wanted to complain. Who said that foreigners don’t know the ways of the world? They play no worse than the Chinese.

Zhao Ruijing looked at Hu Jiangshan, then at Xu Qian and others.

“You are two companies, right?”

Xu Qian nodded: "Yes, Professor Zhao, let us introduce ourselves first. We are from the Lighthouse Country and work for Space X."

Zhao Ruijing nodded: "Space X, very good, very famous."

Xu Qian smiled: "Thank you, Professor Zhao."

At this time, Eugene said: "Professor Zhao, we came here with full sincerity. We want to cooperate with the National Space Administration and contribute to China's aerospace industry."

Of course Eugene spoke in British English. Xu Qian was about to translate it into Chinese when she discovered that Zhao Ruijing actually understood it.

He is a professor in the field of aerospace, so he must be good at British.

Zhao Ruijing turned his head and looked at Hu Jiangshan again: "Mr. Hu Jiangshan, right?"

Hu Jiangshan didn't expect the other party to call out his name directly. It was not difficult to guess that Wang Yuling had probably introduced him in advance.

"Yes, Professor Zhao, I'm Hu Jiangshan, from Hong Kong Island."

Zhao Ruijing asked calmly: "Okay, time is limited today, so let's not talk too much. Who will talk first?"

Xu Qian glanced at Hu Jiangshan and said, "We want to talk first."

Hu Jiangshan smiled slightly: "Okay, I have no objection, I can wait for a while."

Without wasting any time, Zhao Ruijing and others left the cafe with the four-member group of SpaceX.

If we want to talk about this, we must find a quiet place. A cafe definitely won't work.

Hilton is a business hotel chain that has specially prepared several meeting rooms, and the National Space Administration has already booked one in advance.

Hu Jiangshan really didn't mind letting the people from SpaceX talk first, since he was not in a hurry anyway.

Hu Jiangshan was also very curious about what conditions Space X would negotiate. Was it also about building a rocket launch site?
In his previous life, Space X had never built a rocket launch site in China, but he might do so in this life. After all, many things have changed.

(End of this chapter)