Return to Hong Kong Island for a Century

Chapter 7: Contact Again (Part 2)
"I can't tell. He's not very old, doesn't smoke, and doesn't drink much. He doesn't speak Cantonese very well and has a bit of a mainland accent." Zhang Jianshe lit a cigarette, took a deep breath and said.

Several other people also quickly took out cigarettes. Only Section Chief Wang from the Science and Technology Commission did not smoke, but he was used to these people smoking during meetings.

Section Chief Wang said, "Mr. Li, his attire seems quite decent. It doesn't look like what people from the mainland would wear when visiting Hong Kong Island."

“Although the clothes are not branded, they are well made and the price is not low.”

Professor Li, still looking at the processor in his hand, said, "Anyway, his background is not simple. These processors are all used. Being able to remove 500 processors from a machine and then sell them is not something that ordinary people can do."

"And any company that can use 500 of these processors, whether it's a research institute or another company, can't be too small."

Section Chief Zhou said, "Mr. Li, I don't see any trained moves yet, but his lower body is very solid, and it seems he knows some boxing and kicking skills."

"Could it be someone from the Hongmen?" asked Lao Ma from the Science and Technology Commission.

"Do you think what Mr. Li said about investing in engine manufacturing is true?" Lao Ma asked again.

"It's hard to say. It would be great if we could make it ourselves. Importing it from abroad not only costs money, but also depends on other people's opinions."

“I just don’t know how the performance will be.”

"Our country's oil quality is lower than that of other countries. I wonder if foreign designs will not be suitable for local conditions."

"Engine manufacturing is not that simple. It involves many things, such as smelting, manufacturing, technology, and equipment. I think Mr. Li is exaggerating a bit." Zhang Jianshe said.

"Let's leave it this way for now." said Lao Ma from the Science and Technology Commission.

Professor Li said, "These things still need to be taken to Kyoto for testing. We have just been established here."

"Let's go and report first." Old Ma from the Science and Technology Commission nodded and stood up.

After reporting to his superiors, Lao Ma from the Science and Technology Commission flew directly to Kyoto with Professor Li to prepare to test the samples they had obtained.

Of course, Li Song didn't know that to test a processor, he had to go to Kyoto for testing.

Li Song was preparing for the worst, which was that there was no way to exchange for gold.

Li Song felt a little uneasy. In fact, there were many ways to make money, but none of them were very safe, such as selling some of America's active military equipment blueprints to the fat bear in the north.

This will definitely bring a very generous reward, but what comes next?
That means being targeted by intelligence agencies around the world.

You can also sell some of the fat bears to other people, but that would be even more terrifying.

There is no need to mention how powerful the Fat Bear’s intelligence agencies were in this era. The intelligence agencies of various countries in Europe almost became branches of the KGB.

Moreover, although Li Song spent his previous life in a welfare society, his country was also the best in the society at that time, and it was the best in horizontal comparison.

Another thing is my current identity, my yellow-skinned identity. Even if I flatter those white people, there will be no good ending in the end.

Of course there are some other means, such as counterfeit currency.

Technically, this is not a problem at all. You can directly customize it on a second-hand platform in the name of props.

But this thing cannot be done by yourself. As long as you find someone to cooperate with you, there will be clues and flaws.

Besides, how much money can you make from printing counterfeit money? As long as the business you have planned is completed, it will be more powerful than a banknote printing factory.

"I neglected the national conditions of this era."

"If it doesn't work, then try something else. Let's start with some jade and jadeite. We want the materials, not the finished products." Li Song didn't want to get antiques, because antiques might be exactly the same in this world and in another world.

Furthermore, in 2080, the most crucial aspect of antiques is identification. Many items sold at auction houses in 2080 aren't necessarily genuine, but with this identification, people can get loans and resell them without questioning them. This can lead to serious consequences, such as lawsuits and financial losses. Serious consequences include accidents or mental illness.

Only jade and jadeite materials are relatively better. Gems are not as good as them. Gemstones and diamonds can be artificially synthesized by 2080, and the quality of artificial synthesis is much higher than natural ones.

The slogan shouted by diamond merchants in this era was that diamonds were pure and flawless. Then a few years later, when faced with artificially synthesized diamonds, these diamond merchants shouted that only natural diamonds have flaws, and pure ones are not valuable.

Moreover, the diamond pit of the Fat Bear in the north has trillions of carats of diamond reserves, enough for all mankind to consume for three thousand years...

"Alas!" The reason why Li Song focused on gold was that gold had a standard price.

Another thing is that gold is not easy to track, while other things can only go in and not out. Once they go into your pocket, they disappear from the world.

Wouldn't this arouse suspicion?
Although Li Song has come to the mainland to invest, his own safety is still his top priority. As long as there is danger, he will withdraw.

The leaders in Guangzhou also received the report, but it was difficult to make any decision until the processor was identified.

Li Song did not stroll out of the hotel. In fact, the security in the mainland was relatively chaotic during this era because guns had not yet been banned. Finally, a severe crackdown was launched in 83.

Although I am now a Hong Kong businessman, I don’t take it as seriously as I would later because there are still some issues with the direction of the wind from above.

Besides, what are those desperate criminals afraid of? They are not afraid of robbing a bank, so why would they be afraid of you, a Hong Kong businessman?
Li Song appeared calm on the surface. He read the newspaper, checked mainland news, and exercised every day.

Three days later, the processor sent to Kyoto for identification came out and the result was that it was authentic.

Lao Ma from the Science and Technology Commission and Professor Li from Sun Yat-sen University both participated in the transaction discussions, and all the main leaders of Yangcheng attended.

Because it involves Hong Kong businessmen, foreign exchange, or gold.

Li Song's information was placed in front of everyone, and the leaders looked at the small processor.

"This is the latest processor released by Bald Eagle last year. It's the most advanced processor currently available. Everything about it is good, except it's too expensive."

"This batch of goods is second-hand, and we can negotiate the price." Lao Ma from the Science and Technology Commission said.

Professor Li said, "Our university's computer science department has just been established. If we have a batch of processors like this, it will be very helpful for our research and teaching."

The top leader of Yangcheng asked, "How confident are you that Li Song is going to build a machinery factory?"

The top leader of Guangzhou was also the second-in-command of Guangdong Province, and he later rose to a higher position.

"It's hard to say. We know too little about Li Song. And to be able to get so many second-hand processors, he must have a powerful background. Unless he is some large enterprise or R&D institution in Bald Eagle, he can get a full 500 processors." Lao Ma from the Science and Technology Commission said.

Upon hearing this, Yangcheng's second-in-command chuckled and said, "The bigger the background, the better. As long as he can afford it, we'll give him whatever he wants."

"These things are second-hand. Will there be any problems?" someone asked worriedly.

"Yes, and there is a department that specializes in purchasing these things from outside."

“It’s more reliable to buy directly from Bald Eagle.”

Lao Ma from the Science and Technology Commission didn’t know what to say. Who can guarantee that there will be no accidents during use?

Professor Li did not want to give up. As long as he had those 500 processors, he could use them to exchange a lot of resources internally, which would be very helpful in strengthening the school's scientific computer department.

"Why don't we talk about it again? If we can get these processors, we can exchange them with other sister units for some things, which will be very helpful for the development of our school's Department of Science and Computer Science." Professor Li said when he thought of this.

"Then let's keep in touch." Yangcheng's top leader made the final decision.

(End of this chapter)