Chapter 185 Cheers

"Isn't that obvious? If you don't believe me, why would I invite you to eat here?"

"No!" Chen Jingyang said in a deep voice, "Liu Chengyu, think it over carefully. If you're here to ask for my advice, then I'll only give you advice. Because advice is just advice. Whether you believe it or not, whether you follow it or not, it doesn't matter."

He paused, his expression extremely serious: "But if you trust me, I will show you the way."

Liu Chengyu carefully considered Chen Jingyang's words.

He and Chen Jingyang had known each other for many years, but they weren't particularly close. At least, if Xu Jintian hadn't stabbed Chen Jingyang in the back, his relationship with Chen Jingyang would have been far less close than that between Xu Jintian and Chen Jingyang.

However, they are neither close nor distant. They are compatible, admire each other, and sometimes even have a good understanding.

For example, right now, Liu Chengyu immediately concluded that Chen Jingyang was not joking.

Everyone here is smart, especially Chen Jingyang.

Although Liu Chengyu's words were vague, he guessed that Chen Jingyang had already guessed about 80% of the situation based on the information he had just received, and judging from his expression, he clearly did not approve.

"Of course I believe you, but I'm curious, why not? The applications of AI will only become more and more widespread..."

“AI applications will indeed become more and more widespread,” Chen Jingyang interrupted him, “but it won’t work in terms of heterogeneous computing and AI acceleration, as you just mentioned.”

Seeing that Liu Chengyu still wanted to ask, he simply made a definitive statement: "Don't touch any company that tries to get ahead by piling on computing power, following the traditional GPU architecture. Don't even consider acquiring them for a dollar!"

Liu Chengyu's eyes suddenly twitched. Sure enough, Chen Jingyang had guessed that he was going to acquire a certain company!

"Why? The situation is excellent right now. Zenti's market value has exceeded one trillion dollars, and more than 10% of the Fortune 500 companies are related to computing power. I really don't understand."

“Because…” Chen Jing raised his eyebrows and smiled, “Heavenly secrets cannot be revealed.”

"Chen Jingyang, you...!"

He's a complete scoundrel!

Liu Chengyu cursed him inwardly, but quickly put on a smile: "Fine! I won't ask about the secrets of heaven, just give me some inside information, otherwise I'll go back and not know anything, and I won't be able to explain it!"

Chen Jingyang looked very troubled: "Chengyu, it's not that I don't trust you, it's just that this matter is too important. I only told Zhang Pengfei after he had already invested in the company."

"Don't try to fool me!" Liu Chengyu didn't believe it: "You never tell the truth."

"This time it's the truth, Liu Chengyu. Dare to bet me? I will definitely win the Turing Award within five years!"

Liu Chengyu's heart skipped a beat!

The Turing Award, established in 1966 by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), is often referred to as the Nobel Prize of computing and is one of the most prestigious and highest honors in the field.

If anyone else had boasted like that, Liu Chengyu might have scoffed, but if it was Chen Jingyang, he would have to take it seriously.

What kind of research results can win the Turing Award?

It must be either extremely groundbreaking or extremely disruptive!

So, is this the source of Chen Jingyang's confidence in pointing him in the right direction?

The more Liu Chengyu looked at Chen Jingyang, the more itchy he became: "Then may I ask, how far have you progressed in your 'secret of heaven'?"

Chen Jingyang, with a calm demeanor that exuded boundless pride, said, "We've already completed the angel round."

If Zhang Pengfei were here right now, he would definitely sigh and say: "Life is indeed like a play, and it all depends on acting skills!"

Chen Jingyang absolutely deserves the Best Actor award!

You've completed the angel round? You really dare to say that!

All you have right now is a circuit board, okay?!

But Liu Chengyu was not Zhang Pengfei. Upon hearing this, his expression changed: "Chen Jingyang, that's not fair of you. Why didn't you come to me for financing?"

Chen Jingyang smiled slightly: "Liu Chengyu, don't flatter yourself. Do I lack money? Do I need financing? I just need endorsement, but your Liu family, hehe..."

Yes, Chen Jingyang was able to secure huge investments solely based on his industry reputation!

He doesn't need the Liu family's money, but he needs an institution that can provide him with strong backing.

Top-tier venture capital firms bring more than just funding; they also provide confidence in the company's future and strategic resources.

Liu Chengyu poured tea for Chen Jingyang and began to appeal to his emotions: "Jingyang, we've known each other for so many years. To be honest, I, and the Liu family, have treated you pretty well, haven't we?"

Chen Jingyang nodded: "Of course. Pengfei said that you helped me a lot after my accident."

"Now that you're playing such a big game, you're not even bringing your buddies along. Don't you feel bad about it?"

Chen Jingyang chuckled sheepishly, "It's not that I don't want to take you along, it's just this..."

"Chen Jingyang!" Liu Chengyu frowned and said sternly, "Just tell me, based on our relationship, can I co-invest?"

Chen Jingyang scratched his head, looking conflicted: "Chengyu, I naturally don't object to you wanting to co-invest, but as you know, I don't lack sponsorships. I'm only opening up a small number of shares to seek strategic partners, so..."

"Bang!" Liu Chengyu slammed his hand on the table: "Enough nonsense! Just tell me how much you can give me!"

Chen Jingyang sighed: "Alright, then tell me first, how much can you bet?"

Liu Chengyu thought for a moment: "Hold up one finger."

Chen Jingyang replied expressionlessly, "Okay, 0.1."

"You're talking nonsense!" Liu Chengyu retorted angrily, "I gave you a small goal, and it's only worth 0.1?"

Chen Jingyang smiled wryly: "Let me give you a heads-up. I only chose two companies, Zhushan and AH. I invested 1 billion each, each taking 1% of the total. But you know very well what they can bring me. So, I should give you 0.05."

"Then I'll invest 1 billion too!"

Chen Jingyang said helplessly, "Chengyu, I understand how you feel, but this isn't about money."

"I didn't even mention money to you!" Liu Chengyu said petulantly. "Just tell me, based on our relationship, can I invest?"

"Sigh! You..." Chen Jingyang took a sip of tea, thought for a moment, and said, "How about this, 500 million, that's the most I can do."

"No way! It's 1 billion, or we're breaking off all ties!"

Chen Jingyang was shocked: "Isn't this just being unreasonable? Friendship is friendship, and business is business!"

Liu Chengyu retorted: "Think about your villa, then think about what you were like in the detention center, and then tell me, is 1 billion okay?"

Chen Jingyang scratched his head furiously, getting a little annoyed by Liu Chengyu's pressure: "Fine, fine, fine! Damn it, you really are...!"

Liu Chengyu's face lit up with joy: "Then it's settled! When do we sign the agreement? How about tomorrow?"

"I give up!" Chen Jingyang said speechlessly. "Contact Lin Zheyan for the follow-up, and he will coordinate with you."

Liu Chengyu was delighted and replaced the tea with a wine glass: "Let's toast to a bright future!"

Chen Jingyang had no choice but to pick up his glass and "reluctantly" drink a glass with him.