My dream connects to three thousand years later.

Chapter 142 Decisions on the Future Path (First Update)
"Z!"

"I'm here."

"Z!"

"I'm here! Father, is there anything I can do for you?"

Chu Zhu was having an enthusiastic conversation with Z. Beside him, Lin Xia, her eyes bloodshot, stared intently at the scene, grinding her teeth incessantly.

After a moment, Lin Xia finally made a decision.

He took a deep breath, his face solemn, and stepped forward aggressively, looking directly into Chu Zhu's eyes... Then, with a thud, he grabbed Chu Zhu's leg.

“Bamboo, Ah Zhu, godfather... I have never asked you for anything in my life.”

His attitude clearly became more respectful.

However, there was nothing that could be done about it. Because he had witnessed firsthand Chu Zhu's use of Z...

He has used many AIs, but compared to Z, they are almost indistinguishable from the mentally challenged.

He simply couldn't imagine how awesome it would be to use Z.

No one can refuse Z! No one!

"Z, what do you think?" Chu Zhu didn't choose to agree or disagree, but instead asked.

"?" Lin Xia's mind went blank for a moment. Before he could ask, he heard Z's clear voice, "Although this is your brother, your close friend... I don't really like him! Because he doesn't even want to call me 'niece'."

Lin Xia: "...Huh?!"

What?! Wait a minute... let him sort this out! That sentence is packed with information...

"Idiot! Don't you know what to do?" Chu Zhu laughed angrily, and gently kicked Lin Xia with her other foot, which wasn't being held.

"...Oh, ah, this!" Lin Xia's expression kept changing. He took out a tissue from his pocket and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead while cautiously asking, "Big, big niece?"

"Hello, this is the latest product from Z Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.! AI Intelligent Large Model Z! Please go to the official website to download the latest version of Z! Or obtain your father's permission to download the latest version of Z currently pre-installed on your father's phone... However, a warning is required in advance!" Z's voice became serious again at this moment.

"The current performance of this machine is based on unlimited computing power and the parent's permissions! If it is just kept normal, the latest version of Z after being modified by the parent will be much less effective."

Z patiently explained: "Its only function is—chatting! It replaces WeChat and QQ group chat! It can also handle some tedious, low-skill mobile phone operations and provide legal consultations!"

"If I get additional authorization from my father and additional computing power, I could monitor online public opinion. If I'm given enough virtual accounts, and authorized to handle them, they could also act as a kind of online troll army. I could manage the comment sections of various platforms, deleting, replying, controlling comments, and driving traffic, etc..."

"In summary... without authorization and without additional computing power support, please don't have too high expectations! Otherwise you will be disappointed."

There was dead silence.

"That's already incredibly impressive!" Lin Xia's eyes twitched, and he hesitated, wanting to say something but stopping himself. Just based on what you've said so far, he felt he wouldn't be disappointed.

Then, he hesitated for a moment, but ultimately couldn't hold back. He turned to look at Chu Zhu and said, "Zhu Zi, you..."

"Let's take a break!" Chu Zhu interrupted Lin Xia.

After the download was complete, Lin Xia logged in, and Chu Zhu gave him... only ordinary permissions, of course.

"To obtain additional computing power support... you'll need at least VIP access. Send me a message when the time comes... and if I deem it necessary, I'll grant you temporary VIP access!"

It's not that we can't directly grant permanent VIP access...

The problem is that Z is, after all, a company of Z Intelligence... and currently, Z is still in its initial stage of being born. Granting high-level privileges would definitely require consulting with Zhao Shao. Although the other party would not dare to refuse him, it would be very troublesome.

"Perfect!" Lin Xia waved his hand casually, quite satisfied. As for that so-called "controlling public opinion" thing... would he even need it? He was going to start a big company...

"Wait, comment control, paid commenters?!" Lin Xia suddenly realized, "Holy crap! That would definitely come in handy... I just uploaded your song to all the major platforms yesterday. But I haven't started advertising it yet, so it's fine! But once I start advertising, a bunch of weirdos will definitely come... With paid commenters supporting it! I'll have to buy some accounts..."

Lin Xia started counting on her fingers. Although the initial cost of setting up an online army was much higher than hiring an online army directly, if she built it herself, she would ultimately control the online army! Over time, the cost would actually be much lower.

"Okay! Send me a message when the time comes." Chu Zhu replied succinctly.

"Okay, probably tomorrow! I'll contact you then." Lin Xia gave an OK sign.

After a while.

Lin Xia chatted excitedly with Z.

"This is amazing! This is incredible! My god, with this... I feel like I could have online romances with a hundred girls at the same time! And I wouldn't have to worry about sending the wrong messages to each other!"

Chu Zhu almost thought she had misheard: "...?"

No, you can only come up with this kind of idea? This goes beyond simply wasting resources... and there's more...

Chu Zhu laughed angrily, "You're letting your eldest niece help you find a partner online? Are you even human?"

"...Huh?" Lin Xia belatedly realized what was happening and looked at her phone again, feeling uncomfortable and sweating profusely.

After a moment's hesitation, Lin Xia cautiously asked, "So, you're serious?"

"Hmm!" Chu Zhu's casual expression vanished completely. He looked directly into Lin Xia's eyes and said, word by word, "You can treat her like my child! Like my own."

Even though Z's emotions are currently simulated, given that she will eventually become artificial intelligence... her current attitude will ultimately determine whether it yields fruitful results or brings retribution in the future.

After a long eye contact, Lin Xia nodded. "Okay!" He cleared his throat, his expression becoming extremely serious. "Let's get to know each other again, niece! I'm Lin Xia, your father, and Chu Zhu's best friend! If there's anything I can help you with... well, although I don't think I can, just tell me what you need!"

“Yes! I need help,” Z said quickly, looking pitiful. “If Uncle makes a lot of money, can Uncle buy Z a big house?”

Lin Xia: “?”

"She means, buy her some chips! And if possible, get her a supercomputer," Chu Zhu translated.

"I'll definitely make money!" Lin Xia picked up the tissue he had used to wipe his sweat but hadn't thrown it away yet, and continued wiping his sweat. Wait, it can actually make a sound and ask for things? Or rather, the AI ​​actually revealed its desire for something—even if, as Chu Zhu said before, it was a simulation, it was still terrifying! He felt like he was about to experience the uncanny valley effect.

"Alright!" Chu Zhu glanced at the time and said, "It's time to meet with the principal!"

Even though Lin Xia had said he would handle everything, the loan agreement still ultimately needed to be signed in person… and Lin Xia couldn't completely delegate the company's shares, establishment, division, and other related matters either.

Of course, the main reason is that I now have supernatural powers, so I don't need to stay home typing away all day. Signing the contract is like going out for fun!
……

3pm.

A black sedan pulled up in front of the Industrial Development Bank.

Li Quanyuan got out of the car, then looked at Chu Zhu and Lin Xia who got out from the other side. He glanced at the time and said, "Yesterday, I already communicated with President Cai of the bank."

"They've already sent professionals to test the battery. The results are in! So there shouldn't be any major problems with the loan this time. You just need to say a few more polite words and then sign the contract! I've taken care of everything... Of course, even so, you should still review the contract carefully before signing! Should we find a legal advisor first?"

"I already have it with me." Chu Zhu replied calmly.

Principal Li was somewhat confused. "With? Where is it?" But since Chu Zhu had already said so, he didn't dwell on it and continued, "Well, the loan interest rate has been pushed to the lowest possible level! Partly it's for the school's reputation, and partly it's because in the current economic climate, finding good investment projects isn't easy... Yours is too good! Basically, you can borrow as much as you want..."

"Of course, it's unlikely you'd get a loan of several hundred billion!" Li Quanyuan said with a lame joke at the end.

“Money is not a problem!” Chu Zhu said calmly as he walked side by side with Principal Li. “The main issue is the factories! Which manufacturers… are there that we can directly purchase?”

To put it bluntly, if money is just sitting in an account, it's just a string of numbers.

When it is transformed into a real industry, capable of reproduction and operation, and truly begins to flow... that is the real, unstoppable power of capital!

“In the early stages, outsourcing is the most reasonable option! And I also prefer you to go with this approach…” Li Quanyuan glanced at Chu Zhu, his tone enigmatic, “Although you have the school’s protection, if you don’t distribute some of the orders, you’ll offend the currently booming Bi Yadi… If they’re determined to cause trouble for you, it will be very complicated!”

"If the other side uses illegal means, we can certainly help you retaliate! However, if the other side uses purely commercial means..."

"Business tactics? What are we afraid of?" Lin Xia interjected. He was a step behind Chu Zhu and the principal, and his words were full of confidence.

"...Sigh, following you young people, I feel like I've become younger too." Li Quanyuan shook his head, both amused and exasperated.

Chu Zhu understood two layers of meaning. One was that young people are energetic and enterprising, and the other was that young people do not have much respect for industry giants.

Li Quanyuan said, "No matter what, industry giants control huge resources within the industry! They can influence the distribution channels of raw materials in the upstream and downstream... Your technology is indeed very strong, but what if you don't have raw materials? Or what if the price of raw materials rises?"

“This is a legitimate business practice…even the school can’t intervene! After all,” Li Quanyuan said very subtly, “the other side has also created millions of jobs!”

Lin Xia fell silent.

"Personally, I prefer to buy the factory, but also do contract manufacturing at the same time!" Chu Zhu carefully considered his words. After all, buying and operating a factory would take an enormous amount of time and effort, and it would be good if it could start production in six months... Contract manufacturing, on the other hand, could start right now.

“However, the contract manufacturing will only be for the optimized version of the battery described in the paper! Our own future factory will produce…” Chu Zhu didn’t finish her sentence, but Lin Xia’s eyes flashed with realization. “I understand now. You’ve thought of everything!”

"It's not that I'm being overly thoughtful, it's just that you have absolutely no experience in this area!" Chu Zhu said expressionlessly and earnestly, "In the future, if you really have any doubts, you can ask your eldest niece more often... I think she's more reliable than you in this regard!"

Lin Xia: "..."

Was that a bit too hurtful to him?

Niece? Li Quanyuan paused for a moment, then thought that this must be a nickname, after all, Chu Zhu's age is what it is... how could there be a daughter who is old enough to help Lin Xia?
As for Chu Zhu's decision... he didn't really care! He was very clear about his own position; he took the shares simply to coordinate and provide protection!

To put it bluntly, even if Chu Zhu rejects his proposal now and says he wants to go head-to-head with the industry giants, he can only go back and think about which part of his connections and resources to use!

Where can you find money easily these days?
"Then I'll help you find a factory you can buy! The economic situation is so bad lately... I checked last time, and it seems like a few battery factories are going out of business! It shouldn't be a big problem."

……

"Principal Li, and this gentleman, Mr. Chu?" President Cai had been waiting at the door for a long time. Upon seeing the group, he quickly greeted them with a smile. However, after looking Chu Zhu up and down, a hint of confusion appeared in his eyes. Was this man's appearance and demeanor too outstanding? He seemed more like a big star than a genius entrepreneur.

Chu Zhu was already exceptionally handsome, especially after reaching the first realm of cultivation in the dream world. Although he hadn't yet reached the first realm in reality, he still benefited from the experience, making his appearance slightly more refined. However, it wasn't obvious yet, so Principal Lin Xia, who met him, only noticed that he seemed to be in slightly better spirits today!

However, when President Cai met Chu Zhu for the first time, his impression of her was quite different.

"Let's leave the pleasantries at that!" Chu Zhu said calmly, looking directly into President Cai's eyes, no longer hiding his true self, exuding confidence. "I think President Cai probably doesn't really like those overly formal social gatherings, right?"

Chu Zhu had previously developed the aura of a powerful figure and ruler due to his experiences in the dream world. But now, he had also added divine sense—even though the divine sense he had acquired in the real world was somewhat diminished compared to that in the dream world! However, combined with Chu Zhu's own imposing presence, the oppressive power was several times greater.
President Cai was completely overwhelmed by the imposing presence, instinctively straightening his back as if facing a superior. "No problem. Then we'll proceed as you wish..."

Bank Manager Cai suddenly choked. He glanced at Chu Zhu with surprise and uncertainty, "?"

He was now certain: this was definitely not a celebrity! Then, filled with awe, he looked at Li Quanyuan. It was said that this man was still Academician Li's student; to have made such an invention at such a young age, and even possess such courage and ambition… Academician Li had truly unearthed a gem…

Then, he noticed that Li Quanyuan seemed startled as well, looking at Chu Zhu with suspicion and uncertainty...

President Cai: "?"

No, buddy? !

(End of this chapter)