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Chapter 364 Liu Zhonglie (8k views, please subscribe)

Mr. Li didn't talk much with Mr. Liu. After saying something cryptic, Mr. Li smiled and went downstairs ahead of everyone else.

Lu Yao apologized to Mr. Liu and quickly followed him downstairs.

Beneath the huge, glowing logo of Guang'an Network Games Company, Mr. Liu's solitary figure resembled a tattered doll discarded in a garbage dump.

The stark contrast left Mr. Liu feeling unsettled and unable to accept it.

Maslow, that old man, never ate anything good in his life, which is why he placed the desire for food, such an important life event, at the bottom of the human needs pyramid. This is very unreasonable, because eating is the first innate need in human genes.

When necessary, the continuation of offspring must be sacrificed for this.

But Maslow was right about one thing: everyone has a need to be respected, whether they are lowly laborers or successful people traveling to international conferences.

Moreover, once people are well-fed and have everything they need, the need for respect becomes even more urgent.

Mr. Liu is a highly respected person.

In his social circle, everyone treated him with respect, even those outside that circle would give him some face. As for the attacks against Mr. Liu and his family on online forums and communities, Mr. Liu dismissed them as the barking of defeated dogs.

A group of poor people with a monthly income of at most six or ten thousand, what right do they have to point fingers? Do they deserve it?

Therefore, the human need for respect can only be obtained through an equally matched opponent, or an opponent stronger than oneself.

As for those beings weaker than myself... they do not exist.

But today.

Mr. Liu has finally touched the barriers of the world.

Old Li... this old scoundrel in his father's eyes, considered by many in their circle to be an overconfident old man, was deeply loved in a field unknown to them.

Even someone like Rong Nianqing smiled warmly at him and accompanied him throughout the entire process.

The mysterious Mr. Lü treated him like anyone else on the street, casually offering a few perfunctory words before chasing after Old Li to see him off.

Mr. Liu glanced back at the logo of Lü Yao's company, feeling a pang of sadness and a sense of sudden realization and disorientation.

Just as Lü Yao said before, if he loses the Dongda market, will those people around him who fawned over him still treat him the same way as before?
Even a fool would think that's impossible.

Mr. Liu gradually made up his mind.

So Mr. Liu raised his hand and pressed the elevator button, preparing to chase after them.

Before leaving, Lü Yao followed Rong Nianqing and the others to escort Old Li downstairs. As they parted, Lü Yao briefly explained, "I had some contact with President Liu before the 3GPP meeting..."

Old Li laughed heartily and said, "Little Lü, don't worry. I may be old, but I'm not senile. But you should be careful of their family, and take them as a warning."

Lu Yao replied earnestly, "Definitely!"

Old Li waved his hand: "Then I'll go back and rest first. If you need anything from me later, just contact me."

After watching Mr. Li leave, Lin Yongzhen said with some remorse, "It's my fault; I didn't manage my expectations well."

Rong Nianqing then took the initiative to take responsibility: "It has nothing to do with Yongzhen. I wanted to let Old Li go back and rest first. I really didn't expect it to be such a coincidence."

Lü Yao waved his hand: "It's not a bad thing."

As he spoke, Lü Yao turned around as if sensing something, and found that Mr. Liu had also come downstairs.

So Lü Yao said to Rong Nianqing and Lin Yongzhen, "President Rong, you go back and get busy. Lin Yongzhen, you go back too. I'll talk to President Liu some more."

Rong Nianqing and Lin Yongzhen nodded, then one turned outwards and the other inwards as they left Lü Yao's side.

Lü Yao then walked over to Mr. Liu.

Just like in Dr. Chen's song, Mr. Liu stood like a lackey huddled in a corner of the lobby on the first floor. Even when Lin Yongzhen passed by and greeted him, Mr. Liu seemed overly humble, even subservient.

Lu Yao approached Mr. Liu and asked, "Mr. Liu, do you know Miss Lin?"

Mr. Liu chuckled somewhat sheepishly and said, "Oh, Miss Lin, we've all met her in our circle, or at least heard of her."

"Mr. Lü, you are truly a capable person. Miss Lin and Mr. Li are all attracted to you. You are truly a gathering of valiant generals and brilliant talents."

Lu Yao chuckled and said, "You're mistaken. They're not under my command; they're just cooperating with me."

Mr. Liu smiled and said, "Cooperation would be great. I also really hope to cooperate with you, Mr. Lü."

Lu Yao smiled and said, "I'm really looking forward to it, but how exactly we'll cooperate and how to negotiate the details still need to be carefully considered. But I do have a lot of things to do today, so let's reschedule for another day."

Although the words were meant to be a question, Lü Yao didn't use a questioning tone at all; instead, he spoke with a very certain tone.

There's no room for discussion on this matter.

It's already a great honor that we've come out to personally receive you today.

After all, everyone has different labels attached to them.

Mr. Liu understood, so he chuckled and said, "I understand. I've troubled you quite a bit today. I'll await your news."

After saying his goodbyes, Mr. Liu walked outside.

Lu Yao was very courteous, and after seeing Mr. Liu out of the company building and watching him get into the car, Lu Yao turned back. It wasn't until he entered the elevator that Lu Yao suddenly realized what was happening.

"its not right!"

What about Rong Nianqing's uncle, Rong Zhikang?

It seems like Lu Yao hasn't seen Rong Zhikang in a long time. Is he busy with something and doesn't have time to say hello?

……

After being seen off by Lü Yao, Mr. Liu returned to his car. His mind was still preoccupied with what Lü Yao had just done. Just as he was about to ask the driver to start the car, another person's voice suddenly came from the passenger seat.

"Mr. Liu, you are still as charming as ever since we parted in the capital."

Mr. Liu's body hair stood on end instantly.

Are all the people around here so elusive? Are you all ghosts? Do you always like to suddenly scare people?

After being startled, Mr. Liu subconsciously looked towards the driver's seat in front of the car and found that his driver was still there, but he was like a scared deer, not daring to move.

After taking a few deep breaths, Mr. Liu composed himself and looked in the rearview mirror at Rong Zhikang's square face, which exuded righteousness. He slowly said, "Yes, it's been a long time. I heard you got promoted recently, but I haven't had a chance to congratulate you yet."

Rong Zhikang smiled and said, "The thought is enough. I'm here for no other reason than to hope that whatever you see or hear today, you'll keep it to yourself forever. If any news leaks out in the future, I'll be in a real bind."

Mr. Liu was a little confused.

He saw Old Li inspecting the work here today. As for what he heard, that was even more absurd. He only heard Old Li deliver a very polite, almost greeting-like sentence that dealt him a fatal blow.

If it were in a private setting, Mr. Li's words wouldn't be a big problem. However, he said it in front of Rong Nianqing and Lü Yao, so what if Rong Nianqing and Lü Yao bring it up in future interviews—

The company's stock price will drop for a while.

Mr. Liu had many complaints in his heart, but he also had a lot of effective thoughts. He could certainly understand why Old Li was here, and Rong Zhikang's appearance was naturally a warning.

If he listens to advice, they won't appear in Mr. Liu's sight. But if any rumors start circulating in the future, Mr. Liu will really be implicated.

Fortunately, Mr. Liu had already prepared himself to "abandon darkness and embrace light," so he was not flustered at all. Instead, he said with a smile, "I came here today to discuss cooperation with President Lü."

"We hope that Director Rong can also see the efforts our family has made at the international 3GPP meeting a few days ago."

Rong Zhikang smiled and said, "Of course I saw it, that's why I came back to chat with you, Mr. Liu. Otherwise, I wouldn't be the one here to talk to you."

What will Mr. Liu talk about?

Oh dear, this is so hard to guess.

Was it someone else specifically in charge of this matter, or a dump truck that suddenly appeared on the road and started chatting with him?
Mr. Liu felt that the latter possibility was unlikely, but Rong Zhikang's personal appearance also showed that the negotiations between Lu Yao and his company were definitely extraordinary. Rong Zhikang's appearance also proved that Mr. Liu's previous guess was correct.

Lü Yao's identity is definitely not simple!
Perhaps he's a powerful figure from the imperial court who's been sent to roam the martial arts world.

This further solidified Mr. Liu's determination to side with Lü Yao and his group, so Mr. Liu tentatively said, "In the future, perhaps we can be on the same side, and we can visit each other more often."

Rong Zhikang understood what Mr. Liu meant, and he said with a smile, "That's beyond my control."

"okay."

Rong Zhikang, sitting upright in the front passenger seat, looked at Mr. Liu in the back through the rearview mirror and said, "Mr. Liu, you're busy. I'll be going now."

As Rong Zhikang spoke, he opened the car door and then silently waved to Mr. Liu through the car window.

Mr. Liu smiled and politely said goodbye to Rong Zhikang, then instructed the driver to drive off.

Mr. Liu did not say a word to the driver throughout the journey.

Upon arriving at the hotel, Mr. Liu told the driver, "Go sell this car and buy another one of a different brand. Remember, once you've chosen a car, just drive it back; don't wait. Make sure the car is in your sight the entire time."

Driver: "Okay."

After returning to the hotel, Mr. Liu checked out and then moved into a large flat he had previously purchased in Shangnan.

Mr. Liu originally stayed in a hotel for convenience, but now that Rong Zhikang has personally intervened, a hotel is no longer suitable.

Of course, this wouldn't completely eliminate spying, but it would at least make Mr. Liu feel a little better.
Being monitored feels like suddenly getting a fungal infection and developing tinea. Although it's not very human, the feeling of having tinea on your body is really uncomfortable and disgusting.

After settling in, Mr. Liu texted the driver who had been there earlier, telling him to find a hotel to stay in for the time being.

The driver readily agreed.

When the driver was away on a business trip, all his expenses were paid for with Mr. Liu's credit card. When Mr. Liu told the driver this, it meant that the driver was on paid leave, and with a high salary at that.

Perhaps in the next few days, Mr. Liu won't need to call a driver when he goes out.

He might choose to take a taxi.

Judging from Mr. Liu's various actions, it is clear that Rong Zhikang's appearance has indeed brought Mr. Liu a lot of pressure.

Lu Yao was unaware of the pressure Mr. Liu was under, and even if he had known, he wouldn't have cared. Why did Mr. Liu dare to be so blatant at Dongda University, and even go to the neighboring Silla University to stir up trouble last year?
Because of his actions, he chose the right side in the process of taking sides.

In China, when your background is strong enough, even if you make some minor mistakes, it doesn't matter. This is what is meant by "those who achieve great things don't concern themselves with trifles." Of course, if you mess things up or suddenly turn against someone, some forces will let you know what it means to "details determine success or failure."

Mr. Liu, in fact, is a typical example of choosing the wrong side.

After parting ways with Mr. Liu, Lü Yao returned to the company and began preparing for the grand opening of 2017. The specific time was after the Spring Festival in 2017, which coincided with the time when the Land of Light on the other side would also welcome their new sun.

When Lü Yao and his team make a high-profile foray into the high-tech industry, the Land of Light on the other side will surely take notice of their tireless efforts.

And the enemy's attention is often the best advertisement.

Although Lu Yao and his team's new project has not yet started, all the preliminary conditions for its commencement have been met.

Lü Yao, Rong Nianqing, Wang Shan, Li Lao, and a state-owned enterprise executive recommended by Rong Zhikang registered an integrated circuit design company as collective shareholders. After multiple parties reached an agreement, the company's name was tentatively set as "Changfeng Semiconductor Co., Ltd."

Next, it was Lü Yao and Rong Nianqing who provided the funding.

Wang Shan and Li Lao gathered technical resources.

The state-owned enterprise executive was responsible for cultivating relationships and connections. A previously unknown semiconductor development company, barely making a fuss within the Dongda University circle, was thus established with remarkable vigor.

After the establishment of Changfeng Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Lü Yao began to push "Guangan Network Games Company" to release game updates with better graphics and higher performance requirements. He planned to release two or three updates before the Spring Festival so that most of the current mobile devices on the market could not run his games as smoothly as before.

Once the public outrage and controversy among mobile game players are aroused, Lü Yao's plan can continue to advance, taking advantage of this momentum and media attention.

Starting next year, the global semiconductor computer industry will experience a period of rapid development, with all high-precision devices transitioning towards personalization and miniaturization.

Google and Apple will become the absolute giants of the future technology industry.

What truly reflects the speed and comparison of technological development is not 7nm or 5nm chips, nor is it a comparison of chip energy efficiency; these things require specialized equipment to make such comparisons.

The only comparison and change that the general public can directly perceive is—

That's image quality.

A few years later, a 3D animation called "Ling Cage" will be released in China, which will become very popular. Around the same time, other 3D animations such as "Qin's Moon" and "The Bad Guys" will also be released in China at different times.

The release time spans of these anime series are quite long, with "Ling Cage" and "Bad Guys" having a particularly long release time, indicating that they are keeping up with new technologies.

The first season of these anime series and the subsequent seasons present a striking contrast on the drawing paper.

The first season of "Ling Cage" had such blurry and grayish graphics that it would be a visual torture to watch in 2025. However, the second season of "Ling Cage" released in 2025 is far superior to the first season in terms of modeling precision, screen rendering, and motion control.

The first season of "Ling Cage" premiered online in 2019, and production probably started around 2016.

The second season of "Ling Cage" is scheduled to be released in 2025, with production starting around 2022.

Only six years had passed, but the picture quality was vastly different.

Besides film and television, which are strongly related to image quality, the gaming industry is also closely linked to image quality. At the same time, chips and game graphics, smoothness, and operation responsiveness are all closely related. Therefore, when Lü Yao chose mobile games as the entry point for his "official entrepreneurship", everything seemed just right.

Of course, all of this was not a decision made by Lü Yao by sheer luck.

The path to the future has already been written in the script of the future.

Because he has been so busy lately, not only has he been arranging resource allocation and integration for the integrated circuit design company, but he also has to deal with the puzzled questions from the game company team.

Project leaders such as Feng Ji, Zhang Jingwen, and Chen Li were particularly puzzled as to why Lü Yao would release a game version at this particular time that would overwhelm users' mobile phones.

Yes!
After the game version update, players can indeed experience more dazzling special effects and stronger graphics, but these things require the phone's performance to support them. After such an update, many budget phones and mid-range phones may not be able to handle it.

This left the company's project managers completely baffled, as all domestic game developers were trying their best to lower the barrier to entry for their games, hoping to attract more and more users.

Why do they start doing the opposite when it comes to their own boss?

Lu Yao didn't offer much explanation, only instructing the development team to strike a balance so the game could run smoothly on their geek phones. As for other issues, Lu Yao simply said with a stern face, "This is a company decision, not something to discuss. Of course, the hardship will only last for a while."

Faced with everyone's hesitation and doubts, Lü Yao assured them, "I guarantee that a brighter future and greater glory await us!"

Since Lü Yao had said so, the people in charge of Guang'an Network Games development had no choice but to back down and trust Lü Yao's judgment.

What else can we do if we don't believe him? He's the boss!
The key point is that Lü Yao's judgments have always been accurate, and he has indeed carried out many unconventional operations in the past, but those operations have ultimately achieved good results. Therefore, this time, the project leaders of Guang'an Network Games Company also chose to trust Lü Yao.

After Lü Yao finished all these tasks, more than a week had passed. November 2016 had almost unnoticed Lü Yao's non-stop busyness as it approached its end.

When he finally had a little free time, Lü Yao dialed Mr. Liu's number: "Mr. Liu! I'm so sorry! I've been so busy lately! I'm so busy that I have to check my schedule and itinerary to catch my breath, and I haven't had a chance to contact you."

On the phone, General Manager Liu laughed and said, "I understand, I totally understand. I also have times when I'm so busy that I have to time my meals perfectly."

Mr. Liu wasn't just boasting or agreeing; he genuinely understood Lü Yao.

Mr. Liu has been paying close attention to the situation in the Dongda business district recently. Although there is a lot of specific information that Mr. Liu could not find out, he can tell from the changes in the funds of domestic giant enterprises, the personnel flow of domestic research forces, and some information about Lü Yao's company that has been leaked that Lü Yao has indeed been busy recently.

He wasn't deliberately keeping himself out of the loop.

Especially after Lü Yao personally came to meet Mr. Liu last time, Mr. Liu realized that Lü Yao was indeed not the kind of person who would deliberately leave others hanging or test them.

Those boring testing games are only played by guys who don't have any real skills but like to play dirty tricks and power struggles.

And Lü Yao...

Mr. Liu had to admit that this was a pragmatist.

So on the phone, Mr. Liu was very respectful to Lü Yao: "Mr. Lü, you finally have time? Shall we meet and talk?"

Mr. Lü smiled and said, "Okay, but I don't have time to go to Dahai City. How about we arrange a time to meet in Shangnan and chat?"

Mr. Liu laughed and said, "Mr. Lü, I've always been in Shangnan, I've never been here before."

Lu Yao exclaimed in surprise, "Ah? President Liu actually waited for me in Shangnan for so long? That shouldn't be! That really shouldn't be! It's my fault, it's really my fault! Then tonight I'll punish myself with three drinks to apologize to you."

Mr. Liu laughed heartily and said, "It's not really an apology, but if you're in such high spirits, Mr. Lü, I'll certainly keep you company."

After exchanging pleasantries, Mr. Liu tentatively asked, "So, do you think it's just the two of us meeting tonight?"

Lu Yao laughed and said, "Of course not. President Rong and President Jian will be coming with me. You've waited so long, I can't let you wait in vain."

Mr. Liu smiled and said, "I am truly grateful."

While making the phone call, Lü Yao finalized the meeting place: "Let's meet at the Mountain Lake Hotel at 9:30 tonight."

Mr. Liu declared firmly, "Excellent!"

After hanging up the phone with Lü Yao, Mr. Liu took out a thick folder from the safe in his room.

Since Lu Yao has already shown such sincerity, Mr. Liu should naturally reciprocate with equally generous "sincerity." However, there is a USB drive hidden under this folder, which is Mr. Liu's last trump card.

If this thick folder in his hand cannot impress Lü Yao and his group, then this folder will be his final "pledge of allegiance."

Based on the information gathered over this period, Mr. Liu was certain that a plan was being orchestrated by Lü Yao himself, with Rong Nianqing, who possessed immense resources and influence at Southeast University, assisting Jian Xiaojie, who also wielded significant power and influence overseas, and supported by domestic academic factions…

A business plan that could shake the future is brewing under the skies of Shangnan.

Mr. Liu couldn't see through or guess what this brewing process would ultimately produce.

But Mr. Liu has no reason to ignore such a tremendous opportunity.

He wants to be involved!
Become a trendsetter in this new era of development!
Just as Mr. Liu was feeling very confident, the doorbell rang outside the large apartment building where he lived.

Mr. Liu immediately became alert. He went to the video caller at the door, answered the call, and stood out of the camera's view to observe. However, the other party was also standing outside the camera, deliberately preventing Mr. Liu from seeing their face or even their figure.

Something is wrong!
Mr. Liu asked, "Who?"

An aged yet still steady voice came from the video monitor at the door: "It's me."

The simple word "I" prompted Mr. Liu to utter a clever remark.

Because the owner of this voice was Mr. Liu's father—Liu Zhonglie.

Mr. Liu immediately opened the door and saw his father, dressed in a well-tailored suit, with a dignified and imposing demeanor.

Although Liu Zhonglie is younger than Li Guanghua, the two are not that far apart in age. Liu Zhonglie is already over seventy years old this year, but he is in very good condition.

Because Liu Zhonglie has nearly 100 million yuan allocated to his medical care every year, in addition to routine screenings for various health problems, Mr. Liu also regularly maintains his body and exercises under the supervision of his health and medical team.

Liu Zhonglie even invested in a life and health medical research team in Silicon Valley, with more than ten million US dollars flowing into the research institution every year.

With the support of money, Liu Zhonglie's physical condition was much younger than his actual age, and he looked much younger than Li Lao, who was the same age.

Even when standing next to her son, she doesn't look particularly old.

Although he is over seventy years old, he looks no more than fifty or sixty.

Upon seeing his father, Mr. Liu's usual composed and confident demeanor vanished instantly, like a mouse seeing a cat.

Mr. Liu greeted him respectfully, "Dad, what brings you here?"

Liu Zhonglie did not close the door, but went straight into the living room and sat down on the sofa. Mr. Liu then obediently closed the door and followed him into the living room, placing his hands in front of him with a respectful expression.

A father and son, one sitting and one standing, stood silently facing each other in the living room.

Air……

It gradually became as heavy as iron.

Several minutes later, Liu Zhonglie suddenly asked, "I don't remember when I completely handed over the group to you."

As he spoke, Liu Zhonglie tilted his head and looked at Mr. Liu: "Am I too old, or have I remembered it wrong?"

Mr. Liu lowered his head, staring at his toes. Under his father's sarcastic questioning, Mr. Liu said in a calm tone, "No, Father, you did not transfer the company to me. You are not mistaken, and you are not too old."

Liu Zhonglie crossed his legs, tilted his head and pondered for a moment before saying, "Then I don't quite understand why you did this."

Mr. Liu said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "For the development of the group, for the future of the family."

Liu Zhonglie raised his head, his expression complex.

On the one hand, he was relieved that his son had finally found his backbone and even dared to answer his questions with composure; on the other hand, he was also angry about what his foolish son was about to do.

Is switching factions really that easy?
Some roads!
Once you leave, you can only go down that path to the bitter end.

So Liu Zhonglie continued with a cold laugh: "You're not the head of the group yet, do you need to worry about these issues?"

Mr. Liu finally stopped bowing his head and raised it slightly, looking at his father with the whites of his eyes: "I am not yet the head of the group, but I am your son, and the eldest son at that. Moreover, I am already over forty years old. Can't I consider the future of the group and the family?"

"Are you going to make me the crown prince for fifty years as well?"

"Asshole!!"

Liu Zhonglie roared in a low voice, stood up abruptly from the sofa, took two steps forward and met Mr. Liu's gaze, saying, "Have I given you enough things to handle over the years? Do you still think you're the crown prince? Don't you know how I've treated you?"

"You say that?!"

Liu Zhonglie clenched his fist and slammed it against his chest, his voice filled with barely concealed turmoil: "How heartbroken am I, as his father?"

If Lü Yao were here, he would have seen how powerful Liu Zhonglie's words were. He used his usual authority to psychologically and physically suppress Mr. Liu as soon as he entered. But when he found that Mr. Liu's attitude was very tough and that he was even starting to complain about their father-son relationship, he immediately started to play the emotional card.

Although Liu Zhonglie was stern and domineering, and had many concubines and illegitimate children, he did have strict family rules. His children were forbidden from working in the family business, and he emphasized their personal development paths.

As a result, both of Liu Zhonglie's children have achieved remarkable success.

Mr. Liu himself is an invisible giant in the investment world. Even Liu Zhonglie's somewhat flamboyant daughter moved from Goldman Sachs to China and facilitated multiple rounds of financing for Didi with domestic and international capital, raising more than $60 billion in total.

Both of Liu Zhonglie's children are successful in their careers, not because they are particularly gifted or exceptionally talented.

This was naturally aided by his father.

So when Liu Zhonglie played the emotional card, the stubbornness that had been in Mr. Liu's eyes immediately vanished.

Liu Zhonglie pressed his eldest son's shoulder and sat him down, then sat down next to Mr. Liu himself, saying, "I came here to stop you not because you did something wrong, but because what you did could very well bring about the destruction of the family."

"Of course I know that you may be seeing a very bright future."

"But, my dear child, do you know what stands in the way of this bright future?"

(End of this chapter)