The chairman of the Chen Group arrived at the W City branch.
This was a significant piece of news for the W City branch. After all, with such a large group, not everyone had the privilege of meeting the chairman in person.
As for the reason for the chairman's visit, the people at the W City branch weren't too concerned.
They only cared about whether they could leave a good impression on the chairman. If they could, it would definitely be an opportunity to soar to new heights.
However, it was a pity that after the chairman arrived at the branch, he only made a brief appearance before retreating to the senior office without any further movement, which disappointed many who had secretly prepared.
Chen Zhongxuan was sitting in the manager's office, carefully admiring a teacup.
Next to him, Uncle Chen stood with his hands at his sides.
"Bangguo," Chen Zhongxuan's voice was deep and resonant, "Xin'er has been a bother to you these past few days. It's fortunate that you were here to prevent her from causing even bigger trouble."
"You're too kind, sir," Uncle Chen smiled. "You know how Miss Xin'er is. It's not my place to interfere."
"It's because I know that I'm worried," Chen Zhongxuan sighed. "I know she feels wronged, so I haven't told her about these troublesome matters. I planned to inform her after everything had passed, but I didn't expect that Yun'er..."
"Miss Yun'er knows right from wrong. She wouldn't act recklessly."
"You've always favored these two girls," Chen Zhongxuan chuckled and shook his head. "But this time, favoritism won't help."
"Xin'er made a decision without my knowledge, ruining my plans. I've already spoken to the board, but they insist on holding Xin'er to her promise."
Chen Zhongxuan snorted, "Do they really think I'm a businessman who only eats vegetarian meals and prays? Relying on luck, the capital market would have devoured me boneless long ago."
"Are you suspicious, sir..."
"It's not suspicion," Chen Zhongxuan's expression was grave. "It's just that this incident is too coincidental. Outsiders have a clear understanding of our group's movements, assets, and the amount of liquidity, easily finding our weaknesses. It's hard not to be suspicious..."
"Adding to the troubles Xin'er has encountered this time..."
"Are you suspecting this Wang Shuo..."
"Not at all," Chen Zhongxuan shook his head. "The possibility of Wang Shuo being one of them is very small. It's those two robbers..."
"Their... courage is too great!" Uncle Chen's expression suddenly darkened.
"I've already sent someone to inquire. We'll have news soon, so let's wait a bit longer." Chen Zhongxuan sipped his tea and praised, "Bangguo, your tea-making skills have improved even more. Good water, good tea."
"If you like it, sir, take some back. Just a quick steep with boiling water will do the trick."
"Mmm." Chen Zhongxuan nodded, not refusing: "Bangguo, you've been with me for several decades now, haven't you?"
"Thirty years, sir." Uncle Chen also sighed with emotion: "When I first started following you, you were a spirited young man, just entering the Chen family, and the Chen family was just a small company. Now, thirty years have passed in a blink."
"Yes, time flies." Chen Zhongxuan had a reminiscent look: "Thinking back to when I first took over the Chen family, you were just a young man like me. Now..."
Chen Zhongxuan couldn't help but sigh: "Time is relentless."
"Don't be sad, sir." Uncle Chen smiled slightly: "The Chen family is fortunate to have your leadership. Back then, Miss and the Madam relied on each other for survival, and the only company was about to be taken away. If it weren't for you, there wouldn't be the current Chen family or the Chen Group."
Chen Zhongxuan smiled and shook his head.
"Bangguo, you're wrong about this."
"In those days, I was indeed young and vigorous, wanting to build my own business empire. However... the painful failure also taught me that this world ultimately depends on strength. Sometimes, connections are more important than money. So I... Xin'er, you're back."
Chen Zhongxuan's voice suddenly stopped.
Chen Xin, who had just walked in and sat down opposite Chen Zhongxuan, nodded in response.
"Where did you go?"
"To take care of some matters."
Chen Zhongxuan furrowed his brows, looking at his daughter's calm face, and finally let out a sigh, feeling a bit helpless.
"Why won't you listen to me?"
"Did I ever tell you about the complexity and difficulty of this matter? Did I tell you that this technology has been monopolized by foreign countries? Did I tell you that companies all over China are trying to break through, but no physical product has been able to match similar foreign products? Did I tell you that even a team of dozens organized by the company with a lot of money hasn't completely solved this problem? Did I tell you not to believe the empty words of a university freshman?"
"Do you know what the board's attitude is towards your conditions? They're waiting to see you fail!"
"If you can't present a decent product by then, you will completely lose your voice in the group! You won't have any way out! Do... you understand?"
Chen Xin nodded calmly.
"If you understand, then why are you still doing this? I'll be honest with you, before coming to W City, I also gathered the company's software engineers for an evaluation and specifically consulted professors and experts from Beihua University. Do you know what they said?"
Without waiting for Chen Xin to answer, Chen Zhongxuan continued with a heavy tone.
"Two years!"
"To develop a complete system, including later testing and packaging, it will take two years! This is the efficiency of a team of fifty people! And there's still no guarantee that there won't be any crashes. Tell me, how can one person compare to a team of fifty elites?"
Chen Xin remained indifferent.
"You don't believe in Dad, you're afraid that Dad will use you as a bargaining chip for the group's interests, so you sneaked away and even wanted to vent your dissatisfaction. Dad doesn't blame you. But why are you so foolish."
Chen Zhongxuan looked at his daughter with some heartache.
"How can you believe a university freshman you've just met? Now the board has seized your conditions and won't let go. Dad is the chairman, but not everything can be decided unilaterally, not to mention that your conditions have given them enough reason."
"What did they say?"
Chen Xin asked indifferently.
"They demand an immediate product test." Chen Zhongxuan sighed, "The board has decided to conduct a product test fifteen days from now. At that time, they will gather the company's engineers and even invite famous scholars to participate together, ensuring the rationality and fairness of the test."
"At the same time, they will officially invite the Japanese company in the name of the group to negotiate and discuss technical import matters, and it would be best if the Japanese company could provide technical personnel to W City for specific operational guidance."
Chen Xin nodded.
"I've decided to personally host the negotiations and tests this time." Chen Zhongxuan looked at his daughter with a low voice: "The negotiation team from the Japanese parent company will arrive in W City within a week, and they will probably be accompanied by personnel from the Chinese branch. You don't need to show up for now. I will handle the initial contact."
"As for Wang Shuo's matter... let's end it here. You've done what you should, and if that boy is really gold, he will shine in a few years. You don't owe him anything."
Chen Xin fell silent for a moment and then nodded.
"If there's nothing else, you should go and rest first. After these matters are settled, you'll come back to Beidu with me."
Chen Xin left without a word, leaving only Chen Zhongxuan and Uncle Chen in the room.
"Sir, I think Miss Chen... towards young Master Matsumoto..."
Chen Zhongxuan took a sip of tea and shook his head slightly: "This matter is no longer up to me or Xin'er to decide. The group is now full of complicated people, so we have to... take our time to consider it! As for now..."
"We can only wrong Xin'er."
"And that Wang Shuo..."
Thinking of this, Chen Zhongxuan furrowed his brows: "Bangguo, is there anything between Xin'er and Wang Shuo..."
Uncle Chen was speechless: "Sir, don't worry, there is nothing between Miss Chen and Wang Shuo. I think Miss Chen's help to Wang Shuo is more to express her dissatisfaction with the group and to make a statement."
"That's good." Chen Zhongxuan nodded, seemingly relieved.
Uncle Chen shook his head silently. Any father would worry about their cherished daughter being taken advantage of by some random person, and Master Chen was no exception.
To be honest, if I had a daughter like Miss Chen, I would be even more worried.
"What is Wang Shuo doing now?"
"This..." Uncle Chen hesitated, "It seems like he's fulfilling the contract?"
"Fulfilling the contract?" Chen Zhongxuan opened his mouth, "The system for the processing center?"
After receiving Uncle Chen's confirming look, Chen Zhongxuan laughed heartily, and Uncle Chen smiled slightly as well.
"The confident young man... he's really taking action? Hah... if he can really develop this system, no, as long as he can develop a third of the operating system, and it truly proves that the architecture is feasible..."
Chen Zhongxuan shook his head slightly and didn't continue.
It's impossible to achieve.