Chapter 169: Official Visitors
One of them was more than just a familiar face to Liu Ji.
The entrance to the studio was no longer allowed to be accessed freely, but since the crew and artist teams were busy with the MV filming, no one had noticed this situation yet.
Tong You stepped forward to negotiate.
“It’s people from the authorities,” Tong You reported in a low voice into the ears of Gu Wanrong and Liu Ji after finishing the negotiation. “They’re here for our newly released levitating car.”
Gu Wanrong and Liu Ji exchanged a glance.
Liu Ji quickly stepped forward to communicate with the newcomers. One of them was looking alone at the operating Maglev 1.0, the eyes behind his narrow-framed glasses frequently flashing with inquisitive glares.
Gu Wanrong retreated into a corner, silently calling out to the system in her mind. She could feel several gazes staring at her since the visitors entered the filming site, even with Tong Shenba blocking and reducing the attention.
“Miss, there are at least eleven people staring at us,” Tong Shenba’s muscles were tense all over, his breathing lowered, like a wild leopard staring closely at its prey, ready to deliver a fatal blow at any moment.
“Our people outside are being noticed by them one after another.”
“Is there any malice?” Gu Wanrong asked, as the system emerged in her mind.
“No.”
Gu Wanrong lowered her eyelashes, masking her expression, and whispered, “Maintain alertness.”
Then she asked the system in confusion, “How could the authorities not know that Shifei Technology created a levitating car several days ago? Their information couldn’t possibly be that blocked.”
Looking at the current situation, the authorities had only just learned the news of the levitating car.
The only one with this ability was the system.
[One of the technical protection functions generated by the system is a confidentiality service. Products manufactured by Shifei Technology after purchasing relevant materials from the Learning Mall have no global precedent; therefore, they enjoy the system’s confidentiality service.]
Gu Wanrong didn’t expect that her memories of her past life had blinded her.
She had thought that the lack of movement from the authorities after the levitating car appeared was because they had also broken through the relevant technology at this time.
“Next time, in a situation like this, can you inform me in advance?” To prevent being caught off guard again, Gu Wanrong requested the system to remind her.
[Understood, Host.]
[Warm prompt from the system: The Host’s attribute panel differences are too large. Please improve intelligence attributes in various fields in a timely manner to prevent similar unexpected events.]
“I know, I’ll pay attention.”
Gu Wanrong was very familiar with the system. She looked up with a calm expression to see Liu Ji walking toward her with a serious face, leading the visitors.
It shouldn’t be anything bad.
Liu Ji introduced the identities of two of them to Gu Wanrong: Gao Conglian from the Technology Management Department and Chen Tingsi from a research institute.
“Chairman Gu, why don’t we go inside for a detailed talk?” Gao Conglian pointed toward a quiet, empty room in the corner and said.
The group entered the room and sat down face to face.
“Ms. Gu, our visit this time is without a trace of malice.”
This was a soldier. The person speaking had a resolute and righteous aura, his eyes bright and spirited. Gu Wanrong keenly captured a flash of sharp insight in them.
“The Shifei Technology you invested in gave us quite a big surprise. Such a good thing cannot have any accidents. That’s why I brought Minister Xie and Professor Chen along uninvited.” While speaking, Gao Conglian pointed at the Maglev 1.0 outside the glass window.
Following his words, Gu Wanrong turned her head to look out the window and noticed her subordinates, who had always been hidden, appearing outside the room. It seemed they had all been discovered.
The nearly mature levitating car operating system was receiving more attention than imagined.
Gu Wanrong turned back, no conventional polite smile appearing on her face. Instead, she said, “The core figures of the Maglev project research are Liu Ji and his elite team at Shifei Technology. As for me, I’m merely the person who provided the financial support.”
Hearing this, Gao Conglian paused.
If it weren’t for the financial power and resources behind you at Shifei Technology, how could they have the strength to independently research and manufacture the Maglev?
Furthermore, news regarding the Maglev about to undergo road tests only reached their ears after the lower departments had reported it layer by layer.
These thoughts flashed through Gao Conglian’s mind, but of course, he wouldn’t say them so bluntly.
So, Gao Conglian quickly adjusted his expression, putting on a warm and sincere smile, and said slowly, “We came this time mainly with a heart that hopes to reach a cooperation. We specifically invite Ms. Gu to visit and inspect our research institute together.”
However, at this moment, Chen Tingsi saw that they were still beating around the bush, and he was getting a bit impatient.
He hurriedly interrupted, “Not only that, but we also particularly hope to have the honor of visiting Shifei Technology and communicating and learning with the research and development team.”
Chen Tingsi’s sudden words instantly made the subsequent rhetoric Gao Conglian had already planned useless.
[Ding—]
[Conditions for wearing the Scientific Research Talent Seeking Halo detected.]
Visit the research institute?
The people in the room were each smarter than the last. Gu Wanrong didn’t have the confidence that her acting was good enough to speak to the system in her mind in front of them.
The system automatically disappeared.
As long as the independence of Shifei Technology could be guaranteed and they could continue to research and produce flying cars, Gu Wanrong was still willing to cooperate with the authorities.
Seeing that she didn’t refuse, Gao Conglian and Chen Tingsi looked at Liu Ji expectantly.
With Gu Wanrong, this “Great Buddha,” watching over them, the authorities wouldn’t dare to directly interfere in Shifei Technology’s internal affairs after cooperation, and they could even get the green light all the way. Liu Ji happily agreed, secretly delighted at his own good vision.
“I studied liberal arts and can’t understand those profound projects in the research institute. Why don’t I go to the research institutions directly under the research institute to have a look? At least I might understand a thing or two.” Gu Wanrong didn’t plan to visit the research institute with the people from Shifei Technology.
“Zhongnan University of Technology welcomes Ms. Gu’s visit.” Gao Conglian immediately agreed to Gu Wanrong’s idea and didn’t feel disappointed that she didn’t want to go to the research academy.
Someone like Gu Wanrong, who had bodyguards protecting her both openly and secretly everywhere she went, would have to be checked repeatedly to go to the research academy. She certainly wouldn’t be willing.
Zhongnan University of Technology was a top-tier academy directly under the research academy that focused on high-tech and cutting-edge technology. There were also many national-level key laboratories on campus. It was reasonable for Gu Wanrong to want to visit it.
After the two sides agreed on the specific matters of the visit, they ended today’s meeting, and the remaining matters would be discussed in the following days.
“Old Gao, Minister Xie, you guys go back. I’ll stay here.” From the beginning, Chen Tingsi’s entire mind had been drawn away by the Maglev. If it weren’t to confirm that he could go to Shifei Technology for communication and learning, he wouldn’t have followed them in to listen to people beating around the bush.
“The Maglev is still being filmed; you can’t go up to study it either. Staying here will also disturb others’ filming. Let’s go.” Gao Conglian tried to persuade him.
Chen Tingsi refused. Even if he couldn’t touch it, just observing the Maglev’s start and driving process would be useful.
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