Rebirth: Super Banking System
Chapter 1545 - 1387: This Is Not Something I Can Decide (Please Subscribe!)_2

Chapter 1545: Chapter 1387: This Is Not Something I Can Decide (Please Subscribe!)_2

"It must be said that Tang Qing is lucky, having seized the project ’Civilization’, which provided a massive source of cash and laid the economic foundation for his other industries."

"However, this group doesn’t have its core technology, just like how if all the major hardware suppliers stopped supplying Qingyuan Technology, Epoch would cease production. This company faces the same risk."

"Investing in it requires caution; 30 billion U.S. dollars may well prove the saying ’reaching the peak at debut’..."

About Comet Group.

These are the kinds of voices almost everywhere abroad.

Digging into weaknesses.

Exaggerating.

Criticizing.

How to disparage, they will do it.

Otherwise, their darling hearts can’t take it. A market value of 30 billion U.S. dollars, and this is just one of Tang Qing’s companies—oh my, you, a Chinese person, how can you possess so much wealth?

The world belongs to Westerners.

They acknowledge the market value of Ali.

Because it’s mixed with a lot of foreign capital, including American capital, but Comet Group is a purely Chinese enterprise, with all stocks in the hands of the Chinese, so naturally, they’re not friends.

"..."

At this moment.

The content on the teleprompter changed.

The host’s face suddenly lit up with excitement.

What?

Holographic projection?

I just finished deriding these people, and though speechless, I can only read what’s written.

"We now interrupt with a piece of news related to this miraculous Tang. Just an hour ago, at the Comet Group’s investor appreciation banquet, he showcased a technology only seen in movies—holographic projection."

"This differs fundamentally from the three mainstream but immature holographic projection technologies: mist, thin film, and screen projection. The live video shows that they have conquered the world-class challenge of air projection."

"..."

"Let’s continue to look forward to what kind of miracles this American company can create." The host said embarrassingly, because strictly speaking, this company is entirely owned by Chinese shareholders.

But it is located in the United States.

So they must praise it.

"WHAT?"

Upon the release of the news.

The audience was stunned.

Isn’t this change of tone a bit too quick? Aren’t you afraid of pulling a muscle? What follows is an interest in this company, due to go public next month—it seems worth investing in.

Even though they don’t like Tang Qing.

But who doesn’t like money?

After making money in Microcrystalline Technology, support ERV then. Yes, I am someone with principles. Oh right, and Comet Group, this opportunity might also have some profit margin.

This news.

Also sent shockwaves through the optoelectronics industry worldwide.

Air holographic projection. They had always been unable to break through because the particle composition in the air is too complex, and temperature, humidity, natural light intensity, etc., all affect the refraction and presentation of the laser.

Very complex.

But then.

You, a solar energy company, have solved it?

Making waves.

Isn’t this stepping too far beyond your bounds? Before it was playing with light, now it’s... playing with lasers... It doesn’t seem like too big of a leap. Just ten minutes after the news broadcasted, a flood of technical exchange and cooperation requests was sent to Microcrystalline Technology.

...

Seattle.

Headquarters of Microcrystalline Technology.

In the office of President Zhou You.

Just starting the workday.

Zhou You poured himself a cup of tea as usual and began reading the news. When he saw CNN’s report on holographic projection and listened to the media’s praise, a bitter smile crossed his face because he was not too familiar with this technology either.

At the inception of Microcrystalline Technology.

Sky Eye reorganized the research department.

In-house research.

His research.

Both approaches coexisted.

Microcrystalline Technology invested in many related research projects and institutes.

Semiconductors.

Optics.

Optoelectronics.

The research directions are diverse. Apart from solar panels, many specialize in optoelectronic devices, and since he was not adept at this, he didn’t pay too much attention, just routinely allocating research funds.

At the beginning of last month.

One of the collaborating institutes suddenly announced good news: there was a huge breakthrough in optical imaging that could be applied to holographic projections and was already commercially viable. He rushed to see it.

And indeed it was.

In the end.

Tang Qing wanted to use it to boost Microcrystalline Technology’s IPO, and of course, Zhou was overjoyed. According to the shares the Board of Directors allocated to him, if all went well, he too could potentially become a billionaire.

Of course.

The currency is RMB.

There’s some way to go before it can be converted into dollars.

If the holographic projection project is successful, this dream might not be far away. Just thinking about the opportunity to become a billionaire in dollars fills Zhou You with strength.

"President, we have received forty-six letters of exchange, and many partnership invitations, all interested in holographic projection. How should we reply to them?" the Secretary entered carrying a stack of documents.

"Tell them the time of the press conference, nothing more," Zhou You waved his hand.

"Yes."

The Secretary left the office.

Zhou You smirked.

These people say it’s for exchange, but they all want to know how it works. Everyone knows it’s a big opportunity, and understandably, if other companies had great technology, they would want to acquire it, too.

Everyone’s the same.

No one is completely noble.

Currently reviewing documents.

The mobile phone rang.

Upon seeing the number, Zhou You pressed the answer button with reluctance. "Old classmate, what brings you to call me?" On the other side was his university classmate, someone he wasn’t fond of and with whom he wasn’t close.

"Can’t I just call to chat if there’s nothing up?" The other side was very enthusiastic.

"Really nothing?"

"Heh, actually, there’s a little something."

"Spit it out."

The other side hurriedly said: "I saw the news, really envious that you guys have conquered such a tough technology, congratulations, your holographic projection technology must be in need of manufacturers, our company possesses..."

Before he could finish.

Zhou You interrupted.

"Old classmate, if it’s about this, I can only say sorry, your company’s production capacity does not meet our requirements. You haven’t even passed the bid invitation round, there’s nothing I can do."

"We’re planning to take a bank loan to upgrade our equipment," the other side explained in haste.

Hearing this, Zhou You knew what their intention was and said, "In three weeks, our product launch will begin. Before that, can your equipment be put in place?"

The other party’s company was in Huaxia.

A small factory.

Daring to covet their company’s orders, quite the audacious move.

Hearing Zhou You’s words, the other side’s tone faltered; even three months wouldn’t be possible, but they still brazenly said, "We... we’ll try our best, old classmate, look after us a bit, will you?"

"It seems you really don’t understand our company’s operating model," Zhou You said.

"What do you mean?"

"Although I’m the president, all actions of the company are overseen by another company. Any decision I make that doesn’t comply with regulations would be questioned by them and reported."

"I can guess that your plan is to get orders, use them to get a bank loan to buy equipment, or find other factories to subcontract, but that’s not allowed. Once discovered, I’d be out."

Microcrystalline Technology is in the United States.

Tang Qing has never visited.

But his understanding of this place doesn’t fall short of that of the president here. Next month, Microcrystalline Technology is going public. Not only could he not manage it, even if he could, he wouldn’t. He knows the risks of subcontracting product manufacturing.

He has management stocks in the company.

And is integral to Microcrystalline Technology. Damaging the company’s interests is damaging his own interests.

"No other way?"

"Sorry, it’s not up to me to decide."

"..."

The call ended.

Zhou You continued with his work. He used to work in the photovoltaic industry, and many classmates and friends were also in the industry. Since the rise of Microcrystalline Technology, he has received many such calls, but he dared not promise any.

Sky Eye.

It’s like a sword hanging over his head.

Don’t break the rules.

All is well.

If he ever crosses the line, there will be no mercy shown to him; they earn Tang Qing’s wages, and this year Microcrystalline Technology’s three percent profits were taken by Sky Eye; hence, they also hope for the company to do well.

Zhou You had to admire.

Tang Qing played it too brilliantly.

He established this rule from the start of the business, making everyone accustomed to the presence of Sky Eye. Otherwise, if Sky Eye were introduced after the company developed for a while, it would not be surprising to see the old employees kick up a fuss.

That could lead to conflicts and company turmoil.

Now.

He has nipped such issues in the bud.

Nobody could really object. Just like himself, who has been the president for a long time and yet barely has a handful of trusted middle-level company executives because he can’t completely decide their promotions or demotions.

Everyone respects him in their hearts.

But they don’t curry favor.

At first, he wasn’t used to it.

He felt he lacked the so-called authoritative power of a leader.

But gradually, he felt this was also good, managing was really easy, everything was in accordance with the company system.

When doing things, no one would trip him up, and there was no existence of power struggles among the company’s high-level executives. It was much more relaxed compared to the several companies he served before, and he had grown to like this system.