"I thought Lanlan's friends were all non-mainstream trendy guys or emo girls, but it seems they're actually quite good-looking."
"Um... honey, what made you think that the rich kids around here would look like that?"
Shen Fang shook his head: "It's not important, Fu Zhen. Do you think Lanlan has a chance to change?"
"What changed? Preferences?"
Shen Fang nodded: "This has always been a problem that has been giving me a headache."
"Honey, haven't you always been someone who doesn't like to meddle in other people's business? Everyone has their own life. Although society has some degree of discrimination against same-sex couples, times will change, and good men are few and far between. What if things change and Lanlan suffers a lot of harm? Is that what you want?"
Shen Fang shook his head. If that were the case, it would be better to ignore it. Li Fuzhen's words also made sense. Changing things doesn't necessarily mean you have to; everyone has their own destiny.
However, he just didn't quite understand.
“Honey, I know you care about her a lot, but I think it’s best if you just leave her alone. Let things take their course and don’t try to change other people’s lives.”
"Hey, Fu-jin, you're giving me a lesson now. Let your husband spank your little bottom."
Lee Boo-jin... This is a hospital, for crying out loud!!!
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"Professor Zhong, this is your favorite roasted pigeon, Shaoxing wine, and Daohuaxiang pastries."
Zhong Wanlin looked speechlessly at the fat man hiding at his doorstep.
"Mr. Shen, you haven't left yet?"
Shen Kun wiped the grease off his hands and neatly packed up the leftover food scraps.
"Professor Zhong, I will not go back until I have brought you down."
Zhong Wanlin stared at Shen Kun for a long time, then opened the door in silence: "Come in."
Shen Kun, beaming with joy and heavily pregnant, entered the room. Zhong Wanlin, a leading expert in the domestic chip industry, was previously a technical consultant for Lenovo, but was dismissed due to research and development issues. More accurately, he was forced out.
Shen Kun entered Zhong Wanlin's home and placed the gifts he was carrying, along with roasted pigeon, Shaoxing wine, and pastries from Daoxiangcun, on the table.
Looking around the room, it was a tiny, cramped two-bedroom apartment, probably around 40 square meters. The room was extremely cluttered. Various books were piled up inside.
Zhong Wanlin poured Shen Kun a cup of tea, which Shen Kun quickly accepted.
"Professor Zhong? You live alone?"
Zhong Wanlin nodded: "My daughter is studying in the United States, and my wife has gone there too."
"Wow, you're all alone in the country? Don't you miss your daughter?"
"Yes, I do want to. That's why I'm planning to go to the United States next year. So, Mr. Shen, I am very grateful for your appreciation and am quite flattered. Unfortunately, I have to leave soon."
Shen Kun's expression remained unchanged: "Let's not talk about that. Judging from your appearance, you haven't cooked much. How about we go out for a bite to eat, just to make friends? Besides enjoying food and drink, what I love most is listening to high-tech people talk about their professional knowledge and broaden my horizons. Would you be willing to give me a learning opportunity?"
Zhong Wanlin was puzzled for a moment, wondering what Shen Kun was trying to tell him.
However, he still agreed.
Shen Kun followed Zhong Wanlin to a small restaurant not far downstairs. It didn't look big, but it was quite crowded.
The two found a spot and sat down.
"Professor Zhong, you've arrived? What would you like to eat today?"
Zhong Wanlin smiled as he looked at the proprietress, then glanced at Shen Kun.
"Mr. Shen, what would you like to eat? It's on me."
Shen Kun laughed loudly: "Boss lady, bring me all your signature dishes. Professor Zhong, you're going to have to spend a lot. Bring two bottles of Shaoxing wine, and I think you should get some snacks to go with them. Oh, and give me some turtle soup."
"Okay."
"Wow, it smells so good." Shen Kun sniffed the air, which was filled with the aroma of food. Just by smelling it, you could tell that the food here was pretty good.
"Sichuan cuisine is inherently quite strong in flavor."
"Professor Zhong, where does your daughter study in the United States? What is she studying?"
"Queen's University, studying medicine, that's what my daughter likes."
"Wow, then they'll be experts and scholars from now on."
"My daughter is still young, but let me tell you, she's really thoughtful and hardworking. She gets scholarships every year, and she often talks about it with me on the phone..."
When Zhong Wanlin mentioned his daughter, he felt a different kind of excitement and pride, which Shen Kun took in.
Soon, the dishes were served.
Shen Kun filled Zhong Wanlin's cup.
"Professor Zhong, let me toast you. Seeing intellectuals, especially experts like you who can change the future of mankind, I have the utmost respect. I'll drink this, you can drink as you please."
Shen Kunyi swallowed the medicine, and Zhong Wanlin also drank a cup.
"Eat vegetables, eat vegetables."
The two ate and chatted.
"Professor Zhong, if I may be so bold, why did you leave Lenovo?"
Mentioning Lenovo fills Zhong Wanlin with inexplicable indignation.
"Lenovo's current path is unsustainable! For Chinese brands to rise, they must follow the technology-industry-trade route! While trade-industry-technology can generate profits in the short term, it lacks the support of core technologies. If they only focus on making money, Lenovo will eventually be kicked out of the mainstream first-tier brands as soon as core technologies emerge in the market."
"The biggest mistake Liu Chuanzhi made was acquiring IBM."
Lenovo has always wanted to expand into the US market, but can simply rebranding a company guarantee market access? The $1.75 billion acquisition of IBM's PC business is essentially a burden, and the PC business is unlikely to be a sustainable long-term strategy.
The acquisition was a relief for IBM, finally relieving them of a heavy burden, but for Lenovo, it meant taking on that burden, with its future uncertain.
IBM didn't sell its higher-end server business, but rather its PC business, in order to focus on high-end products. The Americans aren't stupid; Liu Chuanzhi just wanted to become a national hero, and he was willing to do anything for fame.
"Lenovo's market will always be China."
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