Chapter 37#

That afternoon, the two sat in the private room and chatted for a full three hours. The food was reheated several times, and they even missed the afternoon market opening. After returning home in the evening, Xiao Yun dialed a long-distance call directly and contacted his eldest brother.

“A mobile phone connected to the local telephone network?” The voice coming from the receiver was two notches deeper than in reality, revealing an air of authority.

Xiao Yun nodded involuntarily and continued, “That’s right, it’s similar to the wireless radios used in field operations, but the receiving channel is simpler, and the requirements for call quality may not be very high.”

The Xiao family was full of generals, so they naturally understood these basic things immediately. The other side quickly grasped Xiao Yun’s meaning, “With this kind of technology, we can give it a try.”

“Exactly.” There was excitement in Xiao Yun’s voice, “According to the military’s wireless communication technology, this thing shouldn’t be difficult to build in theory. It’s just the design and size that need consideration. I chatted with Chen Yuanming all afternoon today, and he even drew a few prototypes of the envisioned phone on paper. Once I sort out the stock market matters at hand, I’ll fly back to Shenyang immediately!”

“So fast? Didn’t you say at the beginning that you would stay until the end of the month? How are the stock market matters handled?”

“Chen Yuanming said he would withdraw his capital in mid-February. He has never been wrong about the stock market trends. I think it’s about to reach the high point soon. A couple of days earlier or later won’t make much difference.”

“Hmm…” The other party pondered for a moment, “Alright then, come back around the 10th. I’ll study it with a few relevant departments, and then we can sit down and talk together. If it’s feasible, we can launch this project.”

“No, big brother, not launch a project.” Xiao Yun flatly rejected this proposal, “I will take the lead in registering a company and build a physical entity with scientific research as the main body, in charge of operation and sales. The factory can only arrange production and cannot be involved in other things.”

“Heh, quite a big tone.”

The voice on the other end of the phone didn’t show joy or anger, but the pressure was even greater. Xiao Yun took a breath and refused to yield an inch. “No way, with the system in the military factory, I really can’t trust it. Moreover, military and civilian use must be separated. Otherwise, if the business gets big, are there few cases of being picked peaches by the higher-ups?”

“You are digging the corner of the country!”

“Haha, it’s better than those top talents researching how to make refrigerator compressors. I’m really going to dig this corner. This is not a one-off deal, but a great cause that can leverage the entire China. Now the central government has not really set foot in this field, but will the higher-ups really ignore it? That’s communication, a heavy weapon of the country, not allowing people to meddle for too long. So we must make it big and strong now, and put ourselves in a position where no one dares to move easily.”

“…Thinking really far, Old Four, this is not your style.”

Hearing his eldest brother mention it lightly, Xiao Yun suddenly felt a little blushing. Yes, many of these were discussed with Chen Yuanming this afternoon. If it were him alone, he really couldn’t think so far. It’s just that how old is the other party, and how old is he? He has really lived in vain.

Composing himself, Xiao Yun revealed a bitter smile, “To be honest, the whole idea is not mine…”

“That little guy named Chen Yuanming?”

“Yes. Before, I only thought he was a genius in stock trading, but now it seems that his vision is not only applicable to stock trading. In fact, he is really a very good partner…”

“I know what you mean.” The opposite side interrupted him and said unquestionably, “But that little guy is unreliable. I have already had people check all the military, political and business families, and there is no such person at all. The age is wrong, the identity is wrong, and the attitude is wrong. This is not someone we can use at present, especially involving military industry.”

Xiao Yun had nothing to say. He did know, so after chatting with Chen Yuanming all afternoon today, he didn’t involve any intention of cooperation. He really couldn’t make the decision on this. Even if he knew Chen Yuanming’s true identity, it would still be useless. This is a big cake, but Chen Yuanming’s funds are already huge enough to cover the entire project. A strong dragon cannot suppress a local snake. If military industry is used for communication, then the meat will only rot in the pot and will not be put into the hands of outsiders.

Chen Yuanming might also be very clear about this fact, so he didn’t mention a word of cooperation this afternoon and didn’t embarrass him. This child is too transparent and too sophisticated. He will never talk nonsense about things that shouldn’t be said.

But it was precisely because of the other party’s attitude that he felt even more guilty. Does this technology really have to be military? Probably not necessarily. Nowadays, technology replacement is so rapid. As long as a reliable partner is found, a business can be set up within a few years. But Chen Yuanming gave the thing to him without saying a word. He must accept this favor.

After hesitating for a moment, he finally spoke, “No capital injection, no participation, but a part of the profit must be given to him, otherwise I will have a guilty conscience. Even if it is… technology shares?”

The opposite side was also silent for a while, “Dividends are theoretically possible. I have to talk to the old man and relevant people about this, but the premise is not to involve the core management. If listed, there will be no controlling rights, and the amount will not exceed 5%.”

Xiao Yun breathed a sigh of relief. 5% didn’t sound like much, but if it turned into an industry worth hundreds of millions, it would be a considerable figure. And as long as the company didn’t collapse, he could always get it, which could be considered as returning some favor. After settling this matter and chatting with his eldest brother for a few words, Xiao Yun hung up the phone. Anyway, he finally had a goal for the next step and sufficient motivation. The rest was to practice hard.

Thinking about it, Xiao Yun opened the door and walked to another guest room. Since moving to this hotel, he had booked a single room for Xiao Junyi. Shanghai was really an inch of land and an inch of gold. Even a family like Xiao Junyi’s mother’s family, the Liu family, couldn’t keep their ancestral property in the end. After the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the houses were uniformly classified as state-owned, leaving only a small suite in Jing’an Villa. It was really because the old lady found it hard to leave her homeland and was reluctant to leave. But that room was less than 30 square meters, and it was a bit tough for one person to live in, so coming to Shanghai could only make do with renting a house outside. In this regard, Beijing was more comfortable…

Knocking on the door twice, the door was opened after a while. The young man standing inside raised his eyebrows in surprise.

“What, not welcome?” Xiao Yun asked in a deep voice.

Those peach blossom eyes immediately narrowed, revealing a smile, “How dare I, Uncle, please come in~~”

Glaring at his nephew who was playing tricks, Xiao Yun pushed the door and walked in. The room was brightly lit, the TV was not on, and instead, a pile of books was spread on the desk.

“Yo, young master, you are studying. Rare, rare.” Seeing the content on the desk, Xiao Yun couldn’t help laughing. He heard from his sister-in-law that this damn child did well in the final exam this year. He didn’t expect to work overtime in Shanghai. This is quite rare.

In fact, in terms of brains, Xiao Junyi was really not stupid. But because his father was on official duty in the three northeastern provinces since he was young, and the elders of sufficient age around him basically went to the countryside for re-education when he was born, this child was spoiled by the elders a bit too much. He was also the youngest son of the eldest brother’s family. Even if the old man wanted to beat him, he had to weigh the face of his old wife and eldest daughter-in-law.

Later, when the turmoil ended, those in the family who were promoted got promoted, and those who went into business went into business. There was even less time to discipline the child. As a result, this kid developed a fearless temperament, almost the same as a dandy. Although he was admitted to a key university, his grades had always been in the middle, and he had never studied hard. But this time… Xiao Yun smiled. He really caught this kid’s weakness. He was too proud. Few of his peers in that generation became successful. His net worth and education were among the best, so he naturally had the capital to be proud. But compared with Chen Yuanming, it was completely not enough.

What can ordinary people do at the age of 16 or 17? At most, they form gangs, fight group fights, and make some small trouble. But Chen Yuanming managed to earn hundreds of millions in net worth in just one year. If the stock market is said to be luck, then this afternoon was thorough talent. No one can catch up with this thing, but for some people who refuse to admit defeat, it becomes the motivation to move forward.

Glancing at his nephew standing beside him, Xiao Yun swayed and sat on the sofa next to him, “How was it, were you happy at noon?”

“I didn’t seem to get a word in.” Xiao Junyi sat opposite nonchalantly, but there was no smile in his peach blossom eyes.

“Yo, still angry? You are proactive enough. I originally wanted to chat with Yuanming alone, but you managed to stick a foot in. Wasn’t it enough to listen for an afternoon?”

Looking at his nephew’s expression, it would be false to say he wasn’t secretly happy. This kid followed just to see the little guy who made him brood. Unexpectedly, he couldn’t interrupt at all about the things discussed. He was basically ignored completely for the whole afternoon. For a favored son of heaven, the blow was a bit big.

Xiao Junyi curled his lips and didn’t answer. However, it could be seen that he was not completely rejecting it, just needed some… adjustment. Xiao Yun smiled and didn’t delve into this issue anymore.

“But today, whether you should listen or not, you have listened. In a few days, I will leave Shanghai and return to Shenyang to engage in this matter. What do you plan to do? Do you want to go with me?” After joking for a couple of sentences, he returned to the main topic. That’s right, a family business should look like a family. As the only one in the family with a formal business background, Xiao Junyi was the best candidate to assist in this matter. At the beginning of starting a business, no matter how thick the foundation is, there are a lot of things to do. It is always good to take his nephew to hone his skills. Moreover, that place is his father’s world. It is also easy to discipline under his father’s nose, isn’t it?

Xiao Junyi pondered for a moment, but shook his head. “It’s not the time yet.”

“Why, the school doesn’t allow it? I remember the senior year is for internship. It’s better to come out and do something than to be bored in the ivory tower.”

“Not that.” Xiao Junyi paused, and finally confessed, “I’m very curious about that kid Chen Yuanming. He won’t participate in this project, right? Outsiders won’t be allowed to intervene in the military industry, but he seems completely unconcerned. I’m just a little curious…”

“Curious about his next move?”

“Uncle, aren’t you curious?” Xiao Junyi asked back.

Xiao Yun laughed dumbly. Curious, how could he not be curious? This kid has given him too many surprises. Now that they are going to part ways, he still has some regrets. But business cannot be delayed. Xiao Yun tapped the armrest of the sofa.

“Curiosity can’t be eaten as food. Things that need to be done still have to be done.”

This is true. Xiao Junyi scratched his hair helplessly, “How about this? I’ll stay in Shanghai for another half month to see what that kid plans to do next, and then go north in March. You must have a lot of things to prepare in the early stage, and probably won’t need me, a junior. Just treat it as giving me a vacation.”

He really took it to heart. Xiao Yun smiled slightly and simply made the decision. “Okay, then stay for a few more days. We do need to pay attention here. Relationships will turn cold if not maintained. Now we are asking for help from others, so we can’t let the other party’s heart turn cold. So…” Xiao Yun looked his nephew up and down, “You should also change your young master temper. Although Yuanming is young, he is very transparent in dealing with people and things. Don’t offend him.”

Xiao Junyi raised the corners of his lips, “Look at what you said, am I that kind of person?”

“You are not, the people around you are, okay.” Scolding angrily, Xiao Yun stood up, “Don’t study too late, there is plenty of time tomorrow.”

“Hmm.” Xiao Junyi saw the person to the door and suddenly asked, “Uncle, since we are not taking him to play this time, there should be some compensation. The money has been delivered to your mouth, the eating manner can’t be too bad…”

“Yo, you are backing him up now.” Xiao Yun couldn’t help laughing, “Okay, you cover all of Yuanming’s expenses in Shanghai this time. Give you a chance to perform…”

“Uncle!” Xiao Junyi chased after him relentlessly, not looking like he was joking.

Xiao Yun smiled and patted the other party’s shoulder, “It’s enough that you have this heart. Leave the specifics to the adults. We won’t treat Yuanming unfairly.”

Sending off his uncle, Xiao Junyi closed the door and leaned his head against the door panel. Actually, this is the most annoying point. In everyone’s eyes, he is still a child, but that real child is treated as an adult. This strong contrast is something he has never experienced before. So while curious, amazed, and full of interest, there is also a full sense of loss and powerlessness…

“Damn it!” Gently punching the door panel, Xiao Junyi raised his head, and his face returned to that cynical smile. So what if he is a genius? He will also achieve it!

The next few days were frequent talks and discussions. Xiao Yun and Chen Yuanming chatted many times about mobile phones, getting deeper and more detailed. As a little tail, Xiao Junyi stubbornly tagged along every time, but there were really not enough places where he could interrupt. He had ideas and abilities, but communication was not his strong point after all. What he could think of, the two people in front of him seemed to have already thought of. Under the torture of frustration and unwillingness, he finally endured until February 10th. Smilingly sending off his uncle, Xiao Junyi let out a long breath. Finally liberated! It’s just that next, how should he build a relationship with the other party…

Now he was the only one left in the large investor room. Chen Yuanming didn’t have any adverse reactions. This time he didn’t plan to stay exactly until the 15th. The posture reflected by the stock market recently was already quite obvious. Some market makers began to cash out, and some individual stocks also showed very strange fluctuations. The trend of the coming storm was already present. It was time to withdraw…

But after withdrawing from the stock market, he was still a little hesitant about what to do next. Giving the PHS business to Xiao Yun was just a flash of inspiration. In fact, it is still a bit early to develop PHS now. Local telephone service is not yet popular in this era, and jumping to higher-end mobile communication in one breath is obviously a bit ahead of its time. And this kind of advancement reflected in industry requires a stronger network of relationships and product maintenance. He can’t do either of these two points now, so it’s better to give up the idea and form a good relationship. But unexpectedly, Xiao Yun still gave him a 5% profit share, and it was not gross profit, but net profit. This figure is a bit amazing, far exceeding his own assumptions.

No one knows better than him what an exaggerated behemoth the PHS industry will become in the future. How many cities and families are there in China? If every household chooses to install a local telephone, how many people will not be able to resist applying for PHS business? In the next few years, China will rapidly enter the telephone era, and communication is about to undergo earth-shaking changes. If he can take a part of the market, it will be immeasurable for future growth and advancement. And now, he has already boarded the express train leading to this golden avenue.

It’s just that for now, this road is not a place where he can show his skills. his foundation is too thin, almost alone, and it is difficult to truly control a huge industry. Even for the most profitable and low-end clothing and catering industries, he must find a suitable and fully trustworthy front-desk agent before he can start to act. For him now, the most important thing is no longer funds, but allies. But how can trust be found just by looking for it…

Sigh, the road ahead is still vast… Shaking his head gently, Chen Yuanming recovered from his contemplation, stretched himself, and just wanted to turn off the TV and leave when he saw a figure walking quickly towards him.

“Yuanming, market closed?” The young man in front of him greeted him with a smile, kind and appropriate, with a demeanor that could not be refused. “Any plans for the evening?”

Chen Yuanming frowned slightly. This kid is simply a dog skin plaster that can’t be thrown away. Since Xiao Yun left, he has come to pick him up every day, almost becoming his exclusive driver - or motorcycle driver. He toured Shanghai all over in a few days. Although this time there was really no such childish targeting behavior, and his goodwill towards him could not be ignored, for now, wandering around was still a bit of a waste of time…

But these emotions were not suitable to be shown directly. The cooperation with the Xiao family had just got on the right track. How could he let this small matter affect the truly important things? Chen Yuanming smiled, “What else can I do? Just go home and read books and newspapers.”

Seeming completely unaware of Chen Yuanming’s hesitation for that moment, Xiao Junyi tossed the keys in his hand in a good mood, “You can read books anytime. Then leave tonight to me, the landlord, and I’ll take you to see some interesting things!”