Nominal: Who isn't a son-in-law?

After hanging up the phone, Chairman Ma glanced at his watch, then turned to Zhang and said, "Old Zhang, quickly compile a set of company documents, tentatively categorized as 2s."

"Okay, boss."

Assistant Zhang was taken aback. It was 2S level. In the past, the highest level of information available for review was S level. Anything above 2S was reserved for higher-ups. This time, it was brought out directly.

He turned around to make the arrangements, but Chairman Ma suddenly called out to him, "Wait a moment."

"Didn't Vice Governor Zhao Dagong mention supporting the construction of artificial intelligence projects within the province a couple of days ago?"

"Yes, we plan to invest 50 billion to support it."

"The amount has been increased to 10 billion, and it may be increased further later. Also, I've cancelled all my plans for this afternoon."

Chairman Ma gritted his teeth and said.

As we all know, people need to wear gloves in winter to prevent their hands from getting cold.

He likes to wear gloves in winter.

However, the old gloves no longer fit properly; my hands have grown, so I need to get some new gloves.

He had been waiting for these new gloves for a long time, and now he was hoping to finally get his hands on them.

Even if the gloves don't fit, you still need to wear finger cots so your hands don't get cold.

……

He arrived early in the afternoon.

Alone, carrying a thick stack of documents.

Ye Wentao led him into the office.

The moment I stepped through the door, the clock on the wall struck three.

At that moment, Chu Shijun was reviewing documents when Ye Wentao stepped forward and whispered, "Secretary, Chairman Ma is here."

"Oh, the timing is perfect."

Chu Shijun raised his head, and Chairman Ma immediately stepped forward to greet him: "Secretary Chu, hello. It's a pity you took time out of your busy schedule to see me."

"Mr. Ma, hello there too, please have a seat over there."

Chu Shijun extended his hand and shook hands with him.

The two then moved to the sofa and sat down, and Ye Wentao then brewed some tea.

"Did I disturb your work?"

"No, I don't have any plans this afternoon. It's kind of you to take time out of your busy schedule to see me."

Chairman Ma sat upright and handed over the documents with both hands. "These are some documents from our company, including follow-up arrangements. Please review them."

"Oh? This doesn't involve any secrets, does it? If I read it and something goes wrong with the arrangements, don't blame me for leaking the secrets." Chu Shijun reached out and took it, casually flipping through the contents. It was similar to what Ye Wentao had compiled, with only some differences in the core content.

"You're joking. Our company is based locally and focuses on solid scientific research and development. We can withstand scrutiny. Besides, I'd be more than happy to let you take a look and offer valuable suggestions for the company's future development."

Chairman Ma broke out in a cold sweat. This was a warning right off the bat. He hoped it wasn't what he was thinking—that they were going to take action because of Gu Wangbei.

With this in mind, he decided to state his position first.

"Secretary Chu, there is something I need to apologize to you about. Previously, our company had some cooperation and exchanges with companies such as Nanyun Group. Under the investigation of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection, some problems were discovered. I am responsible for this dereliction of duty. We have already severely punished the relevant employees, and those who met the standards for involvement in the case have all cooperated with the judicial authorities in their investigation."

"Just a collaborative exchange?"

Chu Shijun said with a half-smile.

"I can assure you that my cooperation with the companies involved, such as Nanyun Group, is purely normal. As for other aspects, Secretary Chu, please forgive my ignorance, but I would appreciate your guidance."

Mr. Ma said cautiously.

"Hehe, Chairman Ma is a smart man. He knows how big his company is, so there's no need for further guidance."

Chu Shijun shook his head.

"But I can tell you clearly that Gu Wangbei and others are not the end, but the beginning. The approval process for enterprises will be more stringent in the future. Under the policies and regulations, there will be no fish that slip through the net."

"Your company is a well-known enterprise with many investments and a growing scale. You should shoulder more responsibility. In previous years, regarding the issue of salary payments, was it your own intention, or for other reasons, or was it instructed by someone to challenge something? I don't want to investigate these matters."

Mr. Ma was sweating profusely.

"But I'm here now, and you've seen the current situation, so from now on, I'll focus on running the business, strive to serve society, and take responsibility."

"Yes, Secretary Chu, rest assured, our company will definitely follow the government's lead, serve the people, and give back to society," Chairman Ma nodded hurriedly.

"Okay, relax, let's talk about something else, like your old profession."

Chu Shijun took out a cigarette. "Want a smoke?"

"Smoked, smoked."

"Give me one."

'Pa pa'

After the two crisp sounds, Chairman Ma quickly took a deep breath to calm his tense state of mind.

"You guys work in the internet industry and you've done a good job domestically, but there's still a gap on the world stage. In the past two years, artificial intelligence projects in China have been included in key plans, and Xinjiang is one of the key investment areas in the region. You should know that."

Chu Shijun said.

"Yes, Secretary Chu, we attach great importance to this. The company's research and development is also a key area of ​​development, and we are also investing in other companies we have invested in."

"Based on your understanding, how big is the current gap?"

"The gap is huge."

Speaking of this, Mr. Ma was no longer sleepy, and his tense mood completely relaxed.

"The concept of artificial intelligence was proposed very early, in the 1950s. It has led to discussions on cutting-edge fields such as intelligent robots and AI. Foreign companies started large-scale investments in the early 2000s, while we only started formal, systematic, and large-scale investments five years ago. As for private enterprises, Xingchen Group is relatively advanced, having started in the early 2000s."

As Mr. Ma spoke, he seemed to remember something, "That was something you suggested back then, wasn't it?"

"Yes, back then I was in Haijiang, and Xingchen Group was the first to invest in research and development."

Chu Shijun nodded. Sun Mingjian, Chen Shengmin, and others had taken the lead in making arrangements for many things under his guidance. After he went to the National Development and Reform Commission, he also put forward many suggestions in this regard.

"Your insight is truly remarkable. Through cooperation with companies like Xingchen Group, our company has benefited greatly, reducing many initial troubles."

Chairman Ma looked on with admiration.

"If we're talking about recent developments, I'm not sure about others, but among the companies I know of, Xingchen Group has the smallest gap with the outside world. Their first-generation model is said to have already been put into use, and many internet companies are using it."

"The same goes for Handong."

Chu Shijun added, "Handong's artificial intelligence project is a collaboration with companies such as Xingchen Group, which is why I called you here today."

"Please speak."

"Going forward, Baijiang will break down cooperation barriers and consider collaborating with Handong to create a dual-core R&D model in the region. Xingchen Group is there, and on our side in Baijiang, does Emperor Penguin Group have the confidence to take on the responsibility?"

Chairman Ma's eyes lit up. Now he had new gloves to wear, and big gloves at that.

"Yes, Secretary Chu, yes."