When the shop opened, people who were on good terms with Gu Wei came to show their support and bring gifts.
Around noon, Gu Wei specially arranged a banquet at the Grand Hotel.
During the meal, Gu Jianguo and Hou Yongxian were toasting and making a lively scene.
Gu Wei sat next to Qin Zhiheng, and the two, who hadn't seen each other for a while, chatted happily.
"Hey bro, I've come across an interesting investment opportunity recently. I wonder if you'd be interested?"
"Oh? Tell me about it."
Gu Wei put down the clapper and said with some curiosity.
Qin Zhiheng leaned closer and whispered, "Someone wants to store images and sound on a single CD and then develop a new playback device..."
This... isn't it just a VCD player?
Gu Wei's eyes immediately lit up.
Before the invention of the VCD player, the concept of optical discs was relatively unfamiliar to many people.
The most popular video storage medium in the 1980s and 1990s was the ld, also known as a laser disc.
This type of video storage media is a double-sided video disc used for storing movies for television, film, and karaoke.
However, laser discs are just too expensive, ranging from four or five hundred yuan to over a thousand yuan, which is really not a price that ordinary families can afford.
These discs have a very short video storage time and are extremely inconvenient; they are not only cheap but also not of good quality.
Furthermore, to play a laser disc, you need to buy a laser disc player in advance, which costs as much as tens of thousands of yuan.
Gu Wei remembers that the world's first VCD will be unveiled around September of next year.
Unfortunately, no patent protection was applied for. Wan Yan Company's debut was its peak, but it was ultimately just a flash in the pan.
"This project sounds very promising. If it can actually be developed, it will put us at the forefront of the world."
Qin Zhiheng saw Gu Wei's reaction and his smile deepened.
Not only was it confirmed that the investment was guaranteed to make a profit, but by bringing Gu Wei along, the two would have a deeper connection, and he could also repay some of the favors he owed Gu Wei regarding stocks.
"Yes, I think so too. If you're interested, how about we invest together?"
Such a great investment opportunity was presented to Gu Wei, and he only hesitated for a moment before making his decision.
The tens of millions reaped from stocks are still lying in the account. The next investment direction, in addition to catering, clothing and real estate, will definitely be to venture into other areas.
Now that he knew what would happen next and happened to be there, Gu Wei couldn't just let it go.
He wanted to do his part, however small.
It's not just about personal gain, but also about changing the situation where we're being stifled by DVDs from abroad, raising awareness of copyright and patents among Chinese people, and encouraging us to embark on the path of innovation sooner.
However, to accomplish these things, money alone is not enough; you also need powerful connections.
Otherwise, they will only end up like fish on a chopping board, at the mercy of others.
Even if Qin Zhiheng hadn't said anything, Gu Wei could guess that he came from a good family and had impeccable character, making him a suitable partner.
Gu Wei appeared to be deep in thought.
After a long silence, he finally spoke, "Okay. But I'd like to know more about the progress and details of this project."
"no problem."
Qin Zhiheng then went on to explain in more detail.
Gu Wei listened with a thoughtful expression. Wan Yan Company had not yet been established, which gave them more room to maneuver.
Seeing that the two young men were whispering to each other as if they were discussing business, Gu Jianguo and Hou Yongxian wisely refrained from disturbing them.
After leaving the restaurant, Gu Wei and Qin Zhiheng moved to his company office and talked about the investment for half the afternoon.
The two reached a consensus that each would temporarily invest five million, with Qin Zhiheng taking the lead and Gu Wei acting as the invisible figure behind the scenes. They agreed that patent protection must be applied for after the product was developed.
Qin Zhiheng was once again shocked by some of Gu Wei's words and ideas, and when he left, there was still a trace of admiration in his eyes.
Gu Wei smiled slightly as he watched the car disappear. It was quite enjoyable to pretend to be profound in front of Qin Zhiheng, and the more he did so, the longer their cooperation would last.
Two days later, Zhao Dajiang arrived in the capital.
In the morning, Gu Wei and Gu Jianguo drove to the train station to pick up the person.
More than a year has passed since they moved away from the forest area. Although they have kept in touch by phone and letter, they have never met again.
When Gu Wei spotted Zhao Dajiang carrying large and small bags on the platform, he was genuinely stunned.
Gu Jianguo also subconsciously let out a sound of surprise.
Because Zhao Dajiang's hair was almost completely white, lying limply on his scalp, and he looked thin and haggard, with many wrinkles on his face.
This is enough to illustrate how much torment and impact the divorce had on Zhao Dajiang.
Gu Wei waved to Zhao Dajiang and walked over with a smile, "Uncle Zhao! Was the journey smooth?"
Zhao Dajiang looked excitedly at the even more handsome and stylish Gu Wei, then at the more portly Gu Jianguo, and said with a smile, "Smooth sailing. Yuanzi bought me a sleeper berth when I left home."
"That's good."
As Gu Jianguo spoke, he reached for the large bag in Zhao Dajiang's right hand.
Gu Wei tried to do the same, but Zhao Dajiang nimbly dodged it, saying, "You don't need to carry it, Uncle can carry it."
Gu Wei resolutely grabbed the black faux leather handbag, while Gu Jianguo received the bulging silk bag.
Zhao Dajiang wiped the sweat from his forehead. "You have to wear thick clothes in the forest area in the early morning and evening. It's still quite hot here."
Gu Jianguo smiled at him and said, "That's right, the temperature difference is quite significant."
The three walked towards the exit, and Gu Wei casually asked, "Uncle Zhao, what would you like to eat for breakfast?"
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