The car slowly drove into the mansion's courtyard.
Ayesha quietly stood at the door as she watched Jiang Chen's car come to a stop.
The car lights flashed, the door opened, and a woman got out. The woman was beautiful, and she must be a woman worthy of her husband.
Sun Jiao or Yao Yao? But her instincts told her that it was neither of them.
Ayesha thought calmly without any dissatisfaction in her heart. After all, in her homeland, polygamy was not uncommon. Jiang Chen had a few women, but they had nothing to do with her serving him.
"Are you still waiting for me? You don't have to wait at the door. " Jiang Chen also got out of the car. When he saw Ayesha standing at the door, he had an awkward expression on his face.
Since he was in the car …
He felt sorry for the girl who had been waiting for him.
On the way back, Liu Yao confessed everything to him. For example, she was threatened by her ex-boyfriend's manager, or was forced to go to Sanya to find a "way out", and then met Jiang Chen …
Perhaps because of her honesty, Jiang Chen felt that the grudge in his heart was not as deep as before.
Especially when he learned that she was not a woman without self-respect, she just met a man without any sense of responsibility.
After that, the two reached a tacit understanding.
So they were lovers?
He felt that this word made his heart palpitate.
Ayesha drove the car into the garage. Jiang Chen took Liu Yao into the mansion as he talked.
"Find any bedroom to sleep in."
"I want to sleep at your place." Liu Yao hugged his arm with a smile.
"Ahem, I have something to do tomorrow. Rest early."
If they really slept together, he wouldn't have to wake up tomorrow.
Jiang Chen suddenly thought of something as he asked, "Also, do you still keep in contact with your ex-boyfriend … manager?"
"No, no, I deleted that scumbag's phone number." Liu Yao seemed to be worried that he might have other thoughts as she looked into his eyes and carefully said.
"Oh." He felt a lot better.
But if he had a falling out with the manager, the source of income would be a problem.
"Probably before the new year. Once I'm done with my work, I'll help you solve all your problems."
As for living expenses, 100,000 yuan should be enough. The penalty fee was only a few million yuan. It might be an astronomical figure to Liu Yao, but it was nothing to him.
As for the movie, it would only cost tens of millions. Moreover, with Liu Yao's own qualifications, as long as she spent money to support her, she wouldn't have to worry about not becoming popular. In that case, it would not be difficult to recoup the investment.
"Mhmm!" Liu Yao giggled and shook Jiang Chen's arm.
"Also, I'm very possessive, if you —"
"How is that possible? I'm already yours, bad guy." Liu Yao pinched his waist in a fit of pique.
Looking at her pouting lips, Jiang Chen couldn't help but smile.
He didn't hate her when she was like this.
…
An uneventful night. The next day, Jiang Chen drove Liu Yao back to her home.
Although Liu Yao coyly wanted to stay in the mansion, Jiang Chen politely declined. After all, he had a lot of secrets. If Liu Yao discovered something, it would be somewhat inconvenient.
Fortunately, Liu Yao didn't insist. She knew that if she went overboard, it would be ridiculous.
Then, Jiang Chen drove to the headquarters of Future Technology. There was an important meeting waiting for him today.
…
"Hello, Mr. Jiang."
"Hello, Mr. Zhang." Jiang Chen shook Zhang Jianfeng's right hand, smiled, and invited him to take a seat.
He had a very clean crew cut and a neat suit. He looked a bit capable and experienced like an executive of a company. Behind him was his assistant, probably responsible for taking notes. She looked like an ordinary white-collared woman.
Jiang Chen had already read his information beforehand. He was the project manager of 361 Phone Assistant. For him to come out and negotiate with Future 1.0 on the 361 software platform was the highest level of courtesy within a reasonable range.
Of course, this was only for the current Future Technology.
"Mr. Jiang, I believe you already know that I'm the project manager of 361 Phone Assistant. With regards to Mr. Jiang's release of Future 1.0 on our platform, our project team unanimously agreed that this software is of excellent quality. Many of the functions compared to the current apps that mostly have the same functions … Mhmm, they are all extremely innovative. "
But then, Zhang Jianfeng suddenly changed the topic.
"However, although your company's artificial intelligence design is excellent, I don't know if Mr. Jiang Chen has considered the security of the software. What if a hacker decrypts Little White's program and uses it to obtain the user's personal information, or even the bank account password? Have you considered the consequences? "
Jiang Chen quietly waited for Zhang Jianfeng to finish, then he smiled and said.
"Regarding the security, our company has already released the relevant announcements. "For any users who suffer financial losses due to Little White's safety issues, our response is to compensate them in full. We are also honored that our expenditure is zero. "
Xia Shiyu, who was sitting next to Jiang Chen, nodded in approval. She was originally worried that Jiang Chen would act carelessly on the negotiation table, but now it seemed that she was overthinking.
[At the critical moment, this guy is surprisingly reliable …]
While she thought about it, she didn't realize that she was distracted.
"Indeed, at the moment, Future 1.0 has not been targeted by hackers or other criminals. But is Mr. Jiang Chen too confident in your technology? Based on my understanding, in the area of information security, your company's talent pool is still zero. "Zhang Jianfeng also smiled.
"Oh? Looks like your company's investigation of our company is quite detailed. But I think you must have done an in-depth analysis of the thing I made. I wonder if your experts have any results? " Although the words were sarcastic, Jiang Chen maintained a smile brighter than Zhang Jianfeng's.
Zhang Jianfeng's pupils contracted as he awkwardly smiled.
Although it wasn't uncommon to "borrow" each other's work and then pirate it, it was still a cover-up. [You say I'm plagiarizing? I said no. Your name is CS, my name is CF. How can it be considered plagiarism when the names are half the same?]
However, without successfully pirating it, he was still pointed out by the other party. It must have been quite embarrassing.
"Ahem, Mr. Jiang, please don't misunderstand. Although our company's technology department has done some analysis of Future 1.0, it is completely within the legal framework. We have the responsibility to ensure the safety of 361 Phone Assistant users. If users download a software with a backdoor on our platform, it will undoubtedly lower their evaluation of us. "
[Shameless, too shameless!] Jiang Chen wanted to jump up, take out his phone, point it at his nose, and ask, "What kind of garbage software is this for the sake of the users?" [You have the nerve to tell me, a software safer than your anti-virus software, that we need to crack it out of consideration for the user's safety?]
At the same time, Zhang Jianfeng was also cursing Gu Cheng in his mind for being a failure.
He had transferred a bunch of powerful experts over, and even set up a special project department for this! They worked overtime day and night and were as busy as dogs every day. When I asked him if he had any results, he impatiently told me that he didn't know? [He doesn't even know how many bargaining chips we have. How the hell am I going to negotiate?]
Although he cursed in his mind, he couldn't show it on the negotiation table. Zhang Jianfeng took a sip of the tea on the table. Seeing Jiang Chen's silence, he tried to probe further.
"Of course, regarding the security inspection of Future 1.0, we have made some progress and can preliminarily confirm that the software is safe …" Although it was inspection, everyone knew that he was referring to cracking the software.
While he lied, Zhang Jianfeng was also quietly observing Jiang Chen's reaction, hoping to see a hint of doubt on his face.
[Trap!] Xia Shiyu immediately realized the deception in Zhang Jianfeng's words and immediately looked at Jiang Chen.
But Jiang Chen didn't look at her and only sneered.
"Oh? Since your company has made progress, then why are you still here? "Without needing Xia Shiyu's reminder, Jiang Chen already grasped the crux of the problem.
[You already cracked the software, why are you still here? Why don't you just create a Future Assistant 1.0? Since when does a pirated version need to be shameless?]
"That's true, but we still hope that your company can provide the relevant data so that we can conduct a comprehensive investigation. Of course, we are also interested in some of the creativity in your software. If Mr. Jiang doesn't mind, we can discuss the price to achieve a win-win situation for both parties … "
"Please tell me, where is the win-win situation under the robber's logic?" Jiang Chen rudely interrupted Zhang Jianfeng's words. This kind of behavior was extremely rude on the negotiation table, but since Zhang Jianfeng said such shameless words, Jiang Chen didn't want to waste any more time with him.
Zhang Jianfeng looked at Jiang Chen in shock. He didn't expect Jiang Chen to be so direct.
"Don't you want to hear the price?" Zhang Jianfeng was indeed a master negotiator as he wasn't angry at all. Instead, he smiled at Jiang Chen.
"Oh? Why don't you tell me? "Jiang Chen smiled.
"One billion." Zhang Jianfeng gave a conservative value.
"As a technician, do you think it's only worth one billion?" Jiang Chen took a sip of tea and leaned back in his chair.
"Mr. Jiang, although technology is one aspect, you and I are both businessmen. Don't you think we should be discussing the commercial value? Based on my understanding, your free software hasn't even developed a revenue channel yet. I'm afraid this month's financial report won't be good. "Zhang Jianfeng laughed.
"Our company has sufficient funds, you don't have to worry about that. As for the revenue channel? If that's what you want, it could even appear tomorrow. "Jiang Chen had a mischievous smile on his face.
Zhang Jianfeng paused for a moment. Based on his understanding, Jiang Chen's company with a registered capital of five hundred thousand shouldn't have extra funds. Could it be that a venture capitalist already beat them to it?
It wasn't Zhang Jianfeng's fault for not being informed. Since Future Technology's initial capital was indeed five hundred thousand, the subsequent capital increase wasn't included in the public information. Jiang Chen was the absolute controlling shareholder, so it was up to him to decide whether or not to disclose the assets.
"… Since Mr. Jiang is so confident, then we have nothing to talk about." Zhang Jianfeng let out a sigh and stood up.
This negotiation failed, although he had expected this before he came.
"That is indeed the case. If your company truly wants to cooperate with us, please present a reasonable proposal, and we will show our sincerity." Xia Shiyu, who hadn't spoken yet, pushed up her glasses and placed a document on the table. "This lists our possible proposals for cooperation. If Mr. Zhang is interested, why don't you take it back for research?"
Zhang Jianfeng paused for a moment before he smiled. [Is this the attitude of a small company facing a large company?] [Is Future Technology that confident?]
But while he thought about it, he still picked up the document.
[Virus database sharing? Phone security cooperation? Haha … How arrogant.]
But at that moment, Zhang Jianfeng felt an inexplicable sense of fear. [What if they really have that kind of power?]
[Artificial intelligence plus anti-virus?]
There was simply too much room for one's imagination.
[What else can artificial intelligence do?]
"Since the negotiation failed, can I ask for your evaluation of Future 1.0? It would be easier for me to report back. "Zhang Jianfeng stuffed the document into his briefcase as he asked in a relaxed tone.
"From a programmer's perspective, what do you think a finished artificial intelligence is worth?" Jiang Chen didn't directly answer the question as he half-jokingly stuffed the question back into his mouth.
Zhang Jianfeng paused for a moment before he laughed.
"One trillion?"
"Hahaha, that's about it. But, even if it's one trillion, I won't sell. "Jiang Chen laughed as he stood up and walked next to Zhang Jianfeng." What do you think? Are you interested in working for our company? I'll pay the penalty. "
Zhang Jianfeng paused for a moment before he laughed.
"Is this how you poach people?"
[I haven't even asked if you are interested in coming to 361, but you're asking if I want to work for you?]
After saying that, Zhang Jianfeng grinned and walked toward the door.
For a split second, he was tempted.
Before he had the status he had today, he was first a programmer. How could he not be tempted when he saw such amazing technology?
But being tempted was not the same as taking action.
…
After returning to 361 headquarters, Zhang Jianfeng truthfully reported to 361's president, Zhou Hongwei.
"One trillion? Hahaha, not even one trillion! "
"Looks like the president has a high opinion of Future Technology?" Zhang Jianfeng saw that Zhou Hongwei didn't seem to be angry nor did he blame him for his incompetence, so he asked in a casual tone.
"It's more than high." Zhou Hongwei shook his head as he took a sip of his coffee. "If any of you can develop artificial intelligence, I'll give him ten percent of the shares."
Ten percent of the shares! Zhang Jianfeng unconsciously swallowed his saliva.
361 was listed in the UA. Based on the average price of 60 USD per share, the current market value was already a staggering 10.7 billion USD! Ten percent of the shares was equivalent to one billion USD!
The secretary, who was listening by the side, also swallowed her saliva, her eyes wide open.
"Looks like we can't pick up the leftovers." Zhou Hongwei shook his head as he sighed.
"How about … we do something on the download platform?" The secretary standing on the side asked in a low voice.
Zhou Hongwei glanced at her before he burst out laughing.
"361 can't download Future 1.0, can't other people download it on the Android market? If they can't download it on the Android market, can't they create their own official website? "
The assistant was speechless.
"Why don't we wait and see what Microsoft thinks?" Zhang Jianfeng frowned as he said in an undertone.
Zhou Hongwei paused for a moment before he nodded.
"That's what I plan to do as well. It's safer this way."
361 and Microsoft being allies was no longer news. Back then, the 3Q War was also instigated by Microsoft on the other side of the Pacific Ocean. Or else without a decent backer, Zhou Hongwei wouldn't dare to pick a fight with "big brother" no matter how brave he was. Compared to Tencent, which controlled half of the internet, 361 was still too weak. Users could switch to another anti-virus software, but who could leave their social circle? There was no suspense in the outcome of the battle from the beginning. But when MSN's installed base soared to 7 million, it already revealed the identity of the mastermind behind the scenes.
As for the righteous words like "must return the right to know and the right to choose to the billions of users", it was all bullshit. All the crows in the world were black, what was the right to know and the right to choose in China?
The current situation was the same.
Zhou Hongwei could also choose to use 361 to report "Future 1.0" and then create some hype to suppress its survival since 361 anti-virus still had a high market share in the mobile market. Even if they were sued, how much would they lose? 300 thousand? It was nothing.
But the concern was, what if Future Technology was forced into the hands of Tencent or Baidu or other internet giants? Then wouldn't 361's life be even more difficult?
361's concern was also the concern of QQ and Baidu and other internet giants.
Everyone could see the value of artificial intelligence, and everyone wanted it. But if their stance was too aggressive and pushed it to their opponents, they would be the only ones who would suffer in the end.
Between the two sides, the best solution was cooperation. At least for now, Future 1.0 hadn't touched the cake of any party yet.
The reason why he didn't immediately reveal all of Little White's functions was because of this consideration. If Little White was equipped with a series of functions such as QQ, Baidu, 361, and Taobao. It would face the combined suppression of the entire internet platform and all parties with vested interests.
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