Chapter 685 If you don't like it, then don't read it.
Qin Ce never ignores Qiao Xing's calls; if he doesn't answer, it's because he's busy.
Qiao Xing knew this, so she usually wouldn't bother Qin Ce at times like this, but for some reason today, she really wanted Qin Ce to answer the phone.
Upon hearing Grandpa Qin's words, Qiao Xing put away his phone.
Grandpa Qin asked her, "What's wrong? Is it urgent that you need to see Xiao Ce?"
Qiao Xing shook her head. "No, I just wanted to ask how things are going over there."
"Don't worry, this project has a long cycle. Xiao Ce will go there in person, and you'll know how much he values this project."
Qiao Xing knew this. She knew beforehand that this digital project was a huge undertaking, but it wouldn't be difficult for Qin Ce. With S&C's capabilities, completing this project would be easy, and even if Qin Ce needed to go there, it would only take two or three days.
Perhaps his trip to Beijing wasn't just for this one project.
Almost a week has passed, and Qin Ce still hasn't returned. This makes Qiao Xing wonder if a tricky problem has arisen over there, one that is very likely related to the Qin family. Seeing Qiao Xing's distracted expression, Grandpa Qin smiled and asked, "What's wrong? You've only been gone a few days, and you already miss Xiao Ce?"
Qiao Xing blushed. "Grandpa, please don't joke with me."
Grandpa Qin chuckled, "It's alright, it'll only be a few days, I'll be back soon."
"Um."
She wasn't in a hurry, as long as everything went smoothly over there.
On the other hand, after Heyue Group launched its latest batch of VR devices into the market, it quickly received a response, and within just two days, the user feedback approval rate reached over 90%.
This data exceeded everyone's expectations, especially Chairman Tan's.
When Tang Xi first contacted him, he was still quite worried. Although the opportunity to cooperate with Qin Ce was rare, he was hesitant to take the risk because the target audience for VR was not in Beijing. He was a profit-driven businessman, and if he couldn't make money, even if the other party was Qin Ce, it wouldn't matter.
Regarding the XR technology Qin Ce mentioned, as a fellow professional, he himself had also conducted research in this area, but had not made any breakthroughs, and he didn't quite believe that Qin Ce could have such a technology.
If Tan Yuwen hadn't insisted that Qin Ce persuade him to agree, he might have actually refused the collaboration.
However, the new equipment will eventually be put on the market, so it's just a matter of time.
Investing now is tantamount to proving their strength. He's not stupid; Qin Ce wants to cooperate with him not just because he's in the capital, but probably because he has his eye on something he has, and that thing happens to be what Qin Ce needs.
He has fulfilled Qin Ce's requirements and demonstrated his strength; now it's time to be frank and open.
So they began a secret meeting that lasted for several hours, during which Qin Ce showed him the technology and experimental results they had developed.
After watching Han Yan's explanation, Mr. Tan was completely excited.
He always thought that Qin Ce's talk about technology was just empty talk, but he never expected that he would actually develop it!
Moreover, it is basically quite mature, and some of it has already been used in the medical field. However, as a peer, Mr. Tan immediately saw that there were still some potential problems. One of the new equipment developed by his company is a sensor. Once this problem is solved, the other problems will be solved as well.
Their research and development focus is specifically on this area, and in China, if they say they are second, no one dares to say they are first.
Mr. Tan said, "Indeed, appearances can be deceiving. Mr. Qin is so young, yet he has already made such achievements in the technology industry. It is truly admirable. Since Mr. Qin has already showcased his products, he must be sincere in his desire to cooperate. I should also show my sincerity in cooperating with him."
"President Qin, please feel free to state your requirements."
Qin Ce said, "Then I'll be frank. Our project is currently in its final stages of development. All we need is for President Tan to join us so we can enter the market immediately. However, given the current development costs, even if we do enter the market, the target audience will be very limited."
Mr. Tan nodded. "That's right. If we're going to start mass production, we'll probably need to invest a lot of money upfront. What are your thoughts, Mr. Qin?"
"I do have one. I don't need to elaborate on the digital surveillance project."
"certainly."
This project is large enough that focusing solely on the capital city is far from sufficient. Initially, Mr. Tan thought that he wanted to cooperate with him to acquire more urban resources, but now it seems that he has other plans.
Qin Ce said, "If we were to cooperate, our primary focus right now would be on our own projects. As for this digital surveillance project, the profit margin is substantial..."
There weren't many people in the conference room. Including Qin Ce and Han Yan, there was only President Tan and Miss Tan, plus a special assistant, making a total of five people.
Tan Yuwen stared at Qin Ce the whole time, her gaze shifting as she looked at the man's serious profile.
It was as if the person she had been waiting for all along was someone like him, and only a man like him was worthy of her.
She didn't absorb much of the meeting's content until it ended.
The meeting lasted a full five hours. As soon as it ended, he eagerly grabbed Qin Ce's hand and said, "President Qin, I really want to thank you for giving such a valuable opportunity to our Heye Group. I really don't know how to thank you enough."
Qin Ce withdrew his hand, "No need, Minggui Company is capable enough, this can be considered a win-win cooperation."
"President Qin, you flatter me. If it weren't for your kind words, even if I had extraordinary abilities, I would have nowhere to use them!"
Chairman Tan's intentions were written all over his face. Qin Ce was only able to reply to him because he had to put on a show. He remembered that his phone had vibrated several times earlier, and he no longer had the mind to continue talking to Chairman Tan in a high-sounding manner.
"For the follow-up coordination, please contact Han Yan directly. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave now."
Qin Ce left immediately after speaking. Tan Yuwen, who was next to Chairman Tan, was a little anxious. She grabbed Chairman Tan's arm and whispered, "Dad!"
Chairman Tan patted her hand reassuringly, "Don't worry."
Qin Ce called Qiao Xing back as soon as he came out of the meeting room. "I was in a meeting and didn't answer." He asked, "I saw you called several times. What happened?"
Qiao Xing sensed the nervousness in his tone and felt a little guilty. "It's nothing, I just wanted to ask how things are going on your end?"
Qin Ce was relieved to hear that she was alright. "That's about it. The problem has been resolved. If there's nothing else, I'll hand over the rest of the work to Han Yan and get back as soon as possible."
Qiao Xing felt much more at ease. She felt that it was probably because of her pregnancy that she had become so anxious and always tended to think the worst. "Then I'll wait for you to come back."
Qin Ce chuckled: "Missed me?"
In the past, Qiao Xing would have blushed if Qin Ce had asked her that, but at this moment she didn't feel embarrassed at all. Instead, she honestly told Qin Ce, "Yes, I've been thinking about it."
Qiao Xing used to think that she would never become dependent on or unable to live without anyone, but after Qin Ce went to the capital this time, she realized that habits really can change a person.
She didn't know when it started, but she felt that she couldn't live without Qin Ce anymore. The feeling was so strong that Qiao Xing felt that she was a little abnormal.
Her undisguised feelings softened Qin Ce's heart. "Be a good girl and wait for me to come back."
Han Yan had just walked up to Qin Ce when he heard him say this. He knew without even thinking that Qin Ce was calling Qiao Xing.
Having known Qin Ce for so many years, only Qiao Xing would let him speak in this tone, which gave Han Yan goosebumps.
Qin Ce hung up the phone and turned around, seeing Han Yan standing behind him. "What's wrong?"
Han Yan said, "Tan Yonghe said he has arranged a place to make up for his inability to attend last time, and he hopes you will do him the honor."
Qin Ce refused outright, "I'm not going."
“No, wait a minute. I know you don’t want to go, but we’ve just settled things, and there will be further contact later. We still need to give him the respect he deserves,” Han Yan analyzed. “Besides, quite a few media outlets already know about this collaboration. If you don’t give Tan Yonghe face, and it gets back to your father, won’t that give him more ammunition?”
"Besides, the contract hasn't been signed yet. That old guy has his own things to hold onto, so it won't be so easy for him to hand them over to us."
Qin Ce understood everything Han Yan said, but Qin Ce wasn't stupid; how could he not know Tan Yonghe's true purpose for this meal?
He pursed his lips slightly, his expression somewhat tense.
Han Yan knew what Qin Ce was thinking. He said, "This is all for show. We know you look down on her. If you don't like her, then don't look at her. I don't believe she'll come crawling back to us."
After a moment of silence, Qin Ce said, "Let's go."
Although Qin Ce and Han Yan gave Tan Yonghe face, the atmosphere at the dinner table was not lively. Apart from a brief exchange between Han Yan and Tan Yongye, the whole time was quiet.
Tan Yuwen's gaze remained fixed on Qin Ce. She kept trying to find an opportunity to speak to him, but Qin Ce didn't even give her a second glance.
Later, when the waiter served the dishes, Tan Yuwen had a slight thought and mustered up the courage to put some food on Qin Ce's plate.
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