Chapter 173: Chapter 173
"The cost is too high?" Chu River was a bit puzzled.
Would Chang Geng make such a mistake?
Chang Geng smiled, so standard and gentle, as if indisputable and very firm.
But what he said was completely the opposite.
"Back then, when I first arrived, I didn’t expect the country’s overall strength to be lacking, so the basic bulletproof material was mainly used for missile defense."
If Hu Sisi were here, she might exclaim—
Which army relies on missiles in a battle of snipers! Everyone else is on level 1, while you’re on level 5—a dimension-reducing strike!
Chu River didn’t think it was a big deal.
After all, sometimes she indeed felt troubled by this backward technology.
She left the documents and said seriously:
"Don’t worry, I’ll follow this schedule, Qin Manman won’t get any advantage—speaking of which, hasn’t she almost squandered all her family’s money?"
"Yes, many places are still hot spots in Beijing and other first and second-tier cities. I’ll buy them cheaply in advance and give them as bonuses to the team later."
Chu River didn’t find anything wrong, but gradually, she suddenly realized and stared at Chang Geng with wide eyes—
"Isn’t your team funded by the state?"
Why do you still have to spend your own money?
Chang Geng looked at her, smiling meaningfully:
"The state funds them, but if I want people to work themselves to death and overtime enthusiastically, can’t I provide some extra benefits?"
Even though she made money, Chu River, who spent it all on enjoyment and couldn’t even buy a good villa in Beijing: ...
She angrily slapped the table:
"The Yuanyuan Family series certainly is disappointing!"
After a moment of silence, with a "crash," the innocent table shattered.
Chang Geng: ... I think it’s unnecessary to make the Yuanyuan Family bear this blame.
Although the table broke, Chang Geng sighed again: "If you squeeze your university course schedule a bit, you can barely keep up. Are you really not going to study?"
Chu River shook her head: "I’ve been thinking, not every world has to engage in technology. There are so many opportunities; I should try something different, or it’ll get boring... Besides, in other worlds, I might still have a chance to go to university, so let’s skip it here for now."
She hummed: "In my past life, I went to school for many years, always studying..."
In the Star Sea Era, technology was booming; falling behind even for a year or two would be a big gap. Plus, spiritual power couldn’t be wasted, so Little He was indeed always learning.
Chang Geng shook his head: "No matter when, the state background is always the smoothest and fastest path. In other worlds, if you don’t want to engage in technology, you might have to enter a new field, which naturally takes longer."
"And that’s okay!" Chu River was delighted.
"I’ve figured out how to break the aura... Just like playing a game and beating a level, there must be a new experience!"
Chang Geng was helpless—as seeking his Spiritual Body was indeed a serious matter, but spoken like that, it seemed to be all fun.
He nodded: "Alright, while I’m not here, do as you please—when this world completes the Hover Shuttle development, I’ll arrange a Simulated Robot assistant. If you want to finish the mission early, let the Simulated Assistant take your role."
"Until you return—I believe, when you complete the final task, you should be able to pinpoint the current time anchor point."
"I’ll be waiting here for you."
"Waiting for my future."
The Yuanyuan Family’s failure might be because the boss wasn’t reliable.
And the unreliable boss—the narrowly-escaped Zhou family father and son, were still recuperating.
Though the father and son were not trapped long under the hotel debris, they were rescued only in the early hours of the second day, and Zhou Bai fractured his left arm protecting his father.
The father’s eyes reddened instantly, expressing his feelings while pressed under a stone pillar, promising never to raise a smurf account again.
Zhou Bai, tearful—it’s truly tough to save his unique position as the son.
"Dad, I know you are moved by me, and your idea is right. In case we have another son, he might not be as filial as me..."
"Oh, that’s not it." Zhou Tianheng’s steady voice came from the darkness.
"I was just thinking, if we have another child, waiting for him to grow up and protect me would take too long. I might even have to sacrifice for him... A guaranteed loss in this deal."
He reasoned calmly with his son: "But I do think my girlfriend is quite cute. I’m telling you, I won’t break up for now; I’ll get a vasectomy after getting out, so there won’t be any kids."
Zhou Bai gritted his teeth: "Date, just date... If you’re not planning to marry and have kids, then broaden your range of girlfriends, no need for high academic credentials, just go with your preference and mutual consent... Spend more money, don’t appear stingy, otherwise, your son’s reputation will be tarnished."
Even while lying underground, Zhou Tianheng couldn’t help but turn dark-faced.
"I’ve always been about mutual consent—given the amount of money I offer monthly, many are willing. My requirements are not high, so it’s not illegal!"
Zhou Bai thought—sure, if you find such girlfriends cute, you’re indeed not picky.
The two finally reached an agreement; after a while, a hungry Zhou Bai remembered a question.
"Dad, with this earthquake, do you think our engineers are okay?"
Zhou Tianheng was instantly shocked as well; if he weren’t pinned down, he’d be jumping up—
"This can’t happen, the Yuanyuan Family’s production hasn’t ramped up yet! Oh Lord, I, a faithful man, am willing to trade five years of Xiaobai’s lifespan for Mr. Chu’s safety to boost our business’s production!"
"Dad, you’re too much! Why use my lifespan! And five years at that!"
Zhou Tianheng, without options: "I have no choice either—though Xiaobai, don’t worry. I reckon with so much time passing, if the production hasn’t increased, Mr. Chu probably doesn’t want to do it, so we’ll just sell gently, as long as Mr. Chu maintains after-sales service, we’re good."
Zhou Tianheng, adept in the art of business, reasoned eloquently: "This way, there’s no need to lifespan, it’s a sure win."
"Besides, look how long people live now! You can drink goji berries and chrysanthemum tea every day, and I’ll buy you bird’s nest, ejiao, ginseng from Changbai Mountain, with proper maintenance, living into your 90s is no problem!"
"It’s a bit late for your dad to maintain, think about it. When you’re old and can’t move around, living isn’t as fun as in your youth, right? Better to earn more when young and enjoy!"
"For more money, endure it!"
This seems reasonable too.
After waiting for the rescue team, father and son finally contacted Mr. Chu upon returning to Beijing, but he never mentioned increasing production, and the Yuanyuan Family was still under purchase restrictions every day...
Honestly, Zhou Bai didn’t know whether to be relieved or frustrated.
And at this moment, the other party had a new proposal—
"I have another project, which initially requires you to purchase several production lines, and the price will not be set too high, with some even being free..." Chapters first released on noveⅼfire.net
Zhou Bai, now responsible for Hanqi Intelligence, unlike his father who was long used to business, thinking through all sides, he just asked one question.
"Well, does this project make money?"
Chu River laughed, very certain.
"Not only does it make money, but globally, it’s unique, and you’re the only one."
He shivered, instantly making a decision—
"I’ll tilt all upcoming investment projects, send me the specific standards for the production line, and I’ll set it up nationwide according to those standards—"
The Yuanyuan Family, even if not given much attention, had already opened up the market for Hanqi Smart Home, winning loyal fans and reputation.
And since this new project is worth the other party’s earnest request, it must be worth the full effort!
On the other end of the phone, Chu River’s smile became more composed:
"I guarantee, you will be globally renowned, known across the world."