On the morning of September 29th, Gao Ang, who had just gotten up, was informed by Qian Sui that Dongxing Power was trending on social media and making headlines.
It's not that the drones he co-developed with DJI are particularly amazing, or that the battery has a long range, etc.
While the newly manufactured drones are quite good, there are only so many of them, and most are for civilian use, so they can't achieve such a massive publicity effect.
The reason is simple: Zhen Feitian, who is far away in the mountain country, called out the name.
The names they mentioned were Dongxing Power and Zhang Youwei.
"After deliberation by the board of directors, TS Automotive will acquire 100% of the controlling shareholder Dongxing Power for RMB 1 billion in cash. The two parties are currently in negotiations regarding the relevant matters..."
We believe that TS Motors, which boasts the most patents in the world for new energy vehicles, combined with Dongxing Power, which possesses the most efficient batteries, will inevitably become an unbeatable force...
To all colleagues and friends who support TS Motors, let's give us another round of applause and shout for our dreams once more!
The familiar formula, the familiar words, even the familiar "cry"...
Gao Feng stared speechlessly at the trending topic, unsure of what to do.
They're obviously trying to scam us.
Responding to him will only generate more buzz for him; not responding will only make me feel disgusted...
"Zhang Youwei has already responded, saying that there is no such thing, and if TS Auto continues to act unscrupulously, we will file a lawsuit."
Gao Ang nodded. Zhang Youwei was quite cautious, and he was satisfied with this move.
One is a rising star in the new energy industry, and the other is a down-on-their-luck group of swindlers led by a rogue boss. It's obvious which one is more important.
There's just one question: what exactly is Zhen Feitian trying to achieve by jumping out at this time?
"There's only one reason: to continue raising funds and cashing out. Sir, you may not know this, but the concept of new energy vehicles has seen a surge in global stock markets recently, with Tesla's market value approaching 400 billion yuan."
Zhen Feitian's TS car, to put it bluntly, also belongs to the category of new energy vehicles, and they have found a shortcut to go public: using the SPAC method to go public as soon as possible.
Companies listing via SPAC do not need to have finished vehicles or meet any financial requirements, making it a perfect fit for Zhen Feitian at this stage.
Gao Ang was stunned. "Is this even possible? Does this mean Zhen Feitian is planning to fleece foreigners?"
“It’s theoretically entirely feasible. As long as Dongxing Power agrees, I estimate that Zhen Feitian can actually get this done.”
On this point, Gao Ang and Qian Sui basically agree.
Zhen Feitian is such a smooth talker and a master of preaching.
“Simply refusing him is not enough. This bastard has harmed a lot of people over the years, and those two streamers are also his subordinates. The lives they took should also be attributed to him.”
Ang Gao sent Zhang Youwei a message, instructing him to republish an announcement with the following content:
"Scholars discuss books, butchers talk about pigs; their paths diverge, so they cannot work together."
Although Dongxing Power is not yet a large enterprise, every employee still adheres to their conscience and moral principles.
Mr. Zhen, what gives you the right to stage an accident to extort money from me?
This short announcement, just a few dozen words long, immediately went viral and became a trending topic. Some overseas netizens even translated the original text and posted it on foreign websites.
Dongxing Power is still in its early stages, and its main customers are in China, so it does not have official international social media accounts.
"Wow, is this the first company that dares to directly confront Zhen Feitian?"
“That’s right. In the past, those people all had some dealings with Zhen Feitian, and they all had conflicts of interest. No one dared to confront him.”
"It's not that I'm afraid to confront them, it's that I'm afraid they won't pay me back if I do, hahaha."
Looking at the chaos online, Gao Feng suddenly remembered the middle-aged man who committed suicide on the subway tracks.
According to her senior, Du Yibing, this man was one of Zhen Feitian's suppliers. It was because Zhen Feitian refused to repay his debts that a once happy family was destroyed.
There must be many families like this, after all, Zhen Feitian took away more than 30 billion yuan.
"Sir, there is something that many people don't know: Zhen Feitian has already obtained a green card from the country of Shan."
"Create a fake account and post this message. Remember, a picture is worth a thousand words."
Before the buzz surrounding Dongxing Power had died down, another piece of news exploded.
"Zhen Feitian of TS Group is no longer a citizen of Dongguo. He holds a green card from Shanguo and is living a carefree and happy life!"
The screenshots were taken from inside the Mountain Kingdom Immigration Bureau, showing details such as Zhen Feitian's identification number and ID photo.
"Damn it, they take the money out of the country and end up benefiting the Japanese."
"Don't let me run into him, or I'll jump up and smash his kneecaps."
"...Seriously, wouldn't it be better to jump up and smash his balls?"
What was originally a very serious topic was instantly steered astray.
Gao Ang almost burst out laughing, and in the end he could only close the Weibo client.
People like Zhen Feitian need to have their paths blocked, otherwise they'll just take advantage of the situation and try to climb the social ladder.
Therefore, Gao Ang publicly pitted Dongxing Power against him.
He was right about one thing: people with different principles cannot work together.
Gao Ao is also a person who likes money, but there are some kinds of money he is willing to earn, and some kinds of money he would rather die than earn.
"Your Excellency, is Zhang Youwei back at work as usual?"
"Yeah, except for that couple from last night. They had to give a statement and didn't get back until the early hours of the morning, so they took half a day off."
"Alright, if there's nothing else, shall we go for a stroll?" Gao Ang suggested.
He really hadn't been to Shenhai much. It's said to be a pioneering city of reform and opening up. Wouldn't it be embarrassing not to take a stroll around?
"Sure, shall I go rent a car?"
"No need, let's take the bus and subway and experience the daily life of ordinary people."
After tidying up, Gao Ang grabbed a cell phone and went out.
Staying on the island all day, even though I have no worries about food and drink, I always feel too lonely.
If he hadn't been a bit of a homebody by nature, and hadn't been well-versed in psychology, most people would probably have gone crazy long ago.
It was Tuesday, around 10 a.m., and people were either at work or shopping, making the whole of Deepsea City quite lively.
After wandering around for two hours, buying some local specialties and sending them to family and friends via SF Express, Gao Ang finally decided to go ride the roller coaster.
He's always been interested in this, but unfortunately, he's only played with it twice in all his years.
One time it was in the provincial capital of Central China, and the other time it was in Shanghai.
I was very excited the first time, but I threw up the second time, which was very embarrassing.
The foam that was expelled flew everywhere...
He felt very uncomfortable whenever he recalled that scene.
"Damn it, I'm going to conquer you this time, and I'll take down your pirate ship too."
There weren't many people inside Happy Valley. We had already bought our tickets and were just about to enter when Zhang Youwei sent us a message.
She said she wanted to invite him to dinner, and also to discuss some other matters, but didn't specify the details.
"Who is Zhang Youwei with?" was the question posed to Qian Sui.
"Liu Guangqi of the Cambrian Period".
Liu Guangqi?
Gao Feng remembered: a junior manager at a chip company.
"What does this have to do with us?" he continued.
"Liu Guangqi and his team have a research project with the Chinese Academy of Sciences, which focuses on replacing silicon-based chips with carbon-based chips. Hmm, I just checked the relevant records, and it seems they've succeeded, but the properties of the raw material are very similar to NSG... Wait, okay... Sir, Zhang Youwei provided Liu Guangqi with some NSG, and Liu Guangqi used these raw materials to create a carbon-based chip comparable to 5nm, and the overall performance of this chip is nearly 10 times higher than the chips currently produced by TSMC and Qualcomm."
If I'm not mistaken, Liu Guangqi probably wants to get more raw materials from us.
Chitose concluded.
"5nm chips...aren't the current mainstream chips around the world 7nm?"
"That's right, so Liu Guangqi and his team's research results are bound to shock the world."
"The only problem is the supply of raw materials, so these two guys conspired to rip me off."
With a pout, Gao Feng felt like a rooster laying eggs...
Everyone knows eggs are delicious. When someone who has tried them recommends them to others, the other person will come and ask for eggs.
Gao Ang didn't want to go at first, but after thinking about it carefully, he realized that Zhang Youwei had also had a tough time. He had only recovered a few days ago, but he rushed back to work and worked diligently to earn money for him.
"Oh, my roller coaster and pirate ship!"
After glancing at the rides in the amusement park, Gao An was full of regret. "I'll just have to go next time."
When they arrived at the private room, the food and drinks were already served. Zhang Youwei and his companion quickly got up to greet Gao Ang when they saw him arrive.
"Why are you being so polite? Please, make yourself at home."
He waved his hand and sat down in the main seat, taking a sip of tea. "Hmm, not bad."
The other two exchanged a glance: It seems President Gao is in a good mood; things are looking promising.
After a satisfying meal, while enjoying dessert, the three chatted casually about some gossip.
"Ahem, Mr. Gao, I heard from Mr. Zhang that the raw materials for NSG batteries are supplied by you?"
Liu Guangqi, unable to contain his impatience, chose to get straight to the point.
He put down the napkin in his hand, smacked his lips twice, and said, "I guess so, but the production is so small each month."
After saying that, he shook his head, making him look quite embarrassed.
"How much can you make each month?"
Liu Guangqi asked cautiously, even leaning his head forward a little.
Gao Ang did not reply, but raised one index finger.
"One ton?" Liu Guangqi was pleasantly surprised.
"Cough cough cough."
Zhang Youwei choked on his drink, quickly took a sip of water, and complained, "Old Liu, why don't you just fly to the moon? President Gao means one kilogram!"
"Ah, only one kilogram." Liu Guangqi was greatly disappointed, and the excitement on his face vanished instantly.
Ang Gao raised an eyebrow at Zhang Youwei: He doesn't know about the arc box?
Zhang Youwei touched his nose: I didn't tell him.
Gao Ang gestured towards Liu Guangqi with his lip: You're the one who caused this trouble, so you're responsible for cleaning it up.
Then he held up his index finger: I only have one kilogram, you decide how to divide it.
Zhang Youwei quickly nodded: Don't worry, don't worry, there's absolutely no problem.
Since General Manager Gao has put him in charge, doesn't that mean Liu Guangqi will have to rely on him from now on?
Although we are from the same hometown, classmates, and even friends, it still feels very rewarding to be able to outdo him.
After the meal, Gao Ang left Shenhai and took a plane back to Shanghai.
I stopped riding roller coasters and lost interest in pirate ships. After that point, everything became boring.
The two-hour flight made him feel uncomfortable; he felt it was too slow.
"No, I can't do this. I need to calm myself down, otherwise I might mess things up if I get too excited one day."
He pressed himself firmly into the seat, trying to get used to the torment of this snail's pace.
"Sir, tomorrow is the day of the Dragon Brain No. 1 competition. Wan Xinyue invites you to come and watch the competition."
"No, I'm not going. What's the point of watching this? It's a one-sided match, so it's better not to watch."
A back-and-forth match would be somewhat interesting, but to pit a few lumps of metal against a robot that has developed rudimentary intelligence...
It's like watching an adult bully a child; besides feeling sorry for them, you can also feel a bit of schadenfreude.
Who can blame them when Dragon Brain No. 1 belongs to their own family?
Despite saying he wouldn't watch, Gao Ang still had Qian Sui send him a live video of the match the next day, the 30th, at 10 a.m.
In his words, it's quite nice to see his own child receive an award.
The sole purpose of this competition is to determine which company's robot consciousness is more closely related to that of a human.
The reason it is described as being close to humans rather than being like them is because everyone, including the organizing committee, believes that Dragon Brain No. 1 is only a rudimentary form of consciousness and has not yet reached the level of true human consciousness.
The competition was neither simple nor simple; it consisted of three test items.
The first test is the mirror test.
Have the three robots, Dragon Brain One, Altez, and Sakura, look at the mirrors.
Ten minutes later, a very obvious mark was made on their foreheads: a large red X.
They can't see the X themselves, but they can see it through a mirror.
Then let the three robots observe the mirror again.
Dragon Brain No. 1 tilted its head noticeably, then reached out and touched its forehead, trying to wipe away the "X".
But he failed because he didn't have a rag in his hand, and apart from the sound of metal scraping against metal, the X remained firmly in place.
Longnao No. 1 was unhappy. He looked around, then pulled a stack of tissues from the tissue box on the coffee table and wiped his forehead clean.
Altez and Sakura stood motionless in front of the mirror like idiots.
In the first test, Dragon Brain No. 1 was the clear winner.
Afterwards, the organizing committee explained the principle behind the mirror test.
To put it simply, only a conscious individual can clearly recognize themselves in a mirror.
The X on the forehead was added later.
In other words, Longnao No. 1 has a good self-awareness ability, and self-awareness ability is the first prerequisite for consciousness.
The second experiment...
...
In three consecutive experiments, Longnao No. 1's performance left everyone present and watching online in awe.
"It's unbelievable. Compared to Dragon Brain-1, Boston Dynamics' robot looks like it has a mental disability." This was said by a Western media reporter.
"Impossible, when did the East possess such advanced technology?" This was a reporter from the island nation.
"That's normal. One of the committee members has ancestors with blood from the South." Unsurprisingly, this was a reporter from the South.
"Holy crap, no way, no way, could Dragon Brain No. 1 really have self-awareness?"
"Yes, happiness came too fast, I can hardly contain myself!"
"Could this be a gift for National Day?"
The competition is still ongoing, and in addition to the three experiments, robotics experts from all over the world will personally interact with each robot.
To ensure the fairness of the competition, the expert panel consists of 35 members from all over the world.
The results of the three competitions only account for thirty points.
Each expert has 2 votes. The robot with the highest total score wins and becomes the smartest robot in the world.
"Next is the scoring session for all the expert panel members. First, please welcome Academician Zhu Fengping of the Dongguk Academy of Sciences to the stage to score."
It's a scoring system, a voting system, and a commentary system.
"I have only one sentence: I am honored. The success of Dragon Brain No. 1 is a milestone in Dongguo's robotics industry and a breakthrough in the field of artificial intelligence. I dedicate these two points to my motherland: Dongguo."
Next up are experts from island nations.
"Hello everyone, our island nation is awarding these two points to our own Sakura. The Sakura is undeniably number one in terms of both workmanship and technology. The mirror test is not a standard consciousness testing procedure, and we have our doubts about this step."
Similarly, the representative from the mountain country also cast two points for himself.
"The Altez robot is no weaker than Dragon Brain 1 in terms of computing power, performance, or balance. Just as the Japanese expert said, we also have doubts about the results of the mirror test and the other two tests."
Experts from both participating countries expressed their doubts, and the discussion immediately erupted online and in the conference hall.
"Now you're questioning it? What did you do before the match?"
"Exactly, when you can't beat them, you say the ring is too slippery. How shameless!"
"Hmph, your Dragon Brain No. 1 from the East only benefited from being the host country. Who knows, you might be using the host country's convenience to control the robot from behind the scenes."
"I control your whole family! What country are you from? Are you some kind of Japanese devil? Come out and fight me for three hundred rounds, you shameless old man!"
The online flame war has reignited because of the doubts raised by experts from mountainous and island nations.
Aside from the people of island nations and mountainous countries, people from other countries generally had a "watching the show" mentality.
The rise of the Eastern Kingdom is an undeniable fact, and they have no need to offend such a behemoth.
Moreover, as long as one is not blind or deaf, it is quite obvious who the winner of this competition is.
Experts from the South stepped forward.
"We, the people of the South, acting responsibly as a major power, dedicate these two points to our friends in the East. Though separated by a narrow strait, we will forever enjoy harmony. Best wishes to you, South Korea."
The vote by the experts from the South immediately won the favor of most netizens.
"Wow, people from the South are really good at changing their tune with the wind. Not bad, I'm rooting for you."
"Those who understand the times are heroes; this is truly a nation that has been influenced by Confucian culture for many years."
"It would be better to remove the phrase 'responsibility of a major power'."
The subsequent voting proceeded normally; with the exception of a very few staunch allies of the Mountain Kingdom, the majority chose Dragon Brain No. 1 from the Eastern Kingdom.
The scores were real-time, and when Dragon Brain No. 1 reached 50 points, cheers erupted throughout the arena and across most of the Eastern network.
"We won!"
"Holy crap, holy crap, I'm so pissed off!"
"What a waste of my talent! All I can say is 'Holy shit!' East Korea is awesome! Holy shit!"
"You little thief from the mountain country, do you still dare to brag? Tell me loudly, who is the world's number one robot?"
"Dragon Brain No. 1!"
"Dragon Brain No. 1!"
...
Stimulated by the news of the resounding success of Dragon Brain No. 1, the robotics sector of the Eastern Stock Market surged.
Within a minute, all stocks in the sector related to artificial intelligence and robotics hit their daily limit.
The robotics sector attracted funds from various sources, becoming the first sector to hit its daily limit in 2020.
The situation was not so good for the mountainous country, where stock index futures plummeted, with technology index futures falling by 1.2 percentage points.
If nothing unexpected happens, when the stock market in Singapore opens tonight, Boston Dynamics will likely be hit with one, or even two, circuit breakers.
Provoked, hackers from mountainous and island nations began to stir again.
The live broadcast of the World Robot Competition, which was broadcast globally, was immediately attacked by various traffic sources.
The live stream signal kept disconnecting, intermittently.
The Dongguk Robotics Foundation issued an urgent statement:
"It is only natural for a competition to have winners and losers. I hope all parties can remain calm and patient."
Dragon Brain No. 1 is not just a name; the Dragon Scale Network Defense System is always ready.
I hope everyone can remain calm and accept this honor that belongs to all humanity. Please don't let yourselves make mistakes. (And please remember this!)
Upon seeing this statement, the people of Dongguo were once again in an uproar:
"Goodness, even the juice from the rat's tail is coming out. Your official Weibo account is too cheeky."
"I love this official Weibo account that's both cheeky and tough, I'm a fan!"
"By the way, what exactly is this 'Dragon Scale Network Defense System'?"
This question is not only held by the people of Dongguo, but also by people from all over the world.
"That's interesting. No wonder he's the top scientist in the East. He found the key so quickly."
On Changying Island, Gao Ang held a glass of iced cola, took a sip, looked at the images on the screen, and nodded in satisfaction.
Others may not know what the 'Dragon Scale Network Defense System' is, but he does.
The 'Dragon Scale Network Defense System' is a network security firewall developed based on Dragon Brain No. 1, which is a smart mini-program that he and Qian Sui created at random.
Unlike ordinary firewalls, Dragonscale is not only good at defense, but also capable of autonomous attack.
Dragons have scales that cannot be touched; to touch them is certain death.
In an apartment building in a remote mountain country, a thin-faced young man's long fingers danced enthusiastically across the keyboard.
"You brat from the East, prepare to die!"
After typing the last character, the young man picked up a hamburger and took a big bite.
"Um?"
Something's not right. Why hasn't the Dongguk Robotics Foundation's official website been tampered with, and why aren't the videos I uploaded showing up?
Before I could even swallow the food in my mouth, the alarm went off with a piercing siren.
"Holy crap, this is bad! I'm being followed!"
He tossed the hamburger aside, grabbed his laptop—the network cable was torn in two without even being unplugged—and was about to head out in his sneakers.
Just as I reached the door, before I could even open it, I was slammed back onto the bed by a tremendous force.
"Don't move, put your hands behind your head, and squat down!"
The young man stared in fear at the well-armed officers of the Mountain Kingdom Investigation Bureau, completely bewildered.
The same scenario occurred in multiple locations in the Mountain Kingdom. Every individual hacker who had actively attacked the Eastern Kingdom Robotics Foundation was caught red-handed by the Dragon Scale System.
Firewalls and advanced hacking techniques are nothing compared to Dragon Brain One.
Dragon Scales are capable of directly destroying these people's computer hardware, but this is, after all, the territory of the Mountain Kingdom, and it is wrong to damage other people's property.
Therefore, the Dragon Scale System compiled the real IP addresses and current addresses of these people into a compressed file and sent it all to the local police in the Mountain Country.
These hackers were already stubborn criminals, and the Mountain State Investigation Bureau caught them all red-handed without hesitation.
The outside world is largely unaware of these things, but the most direct impression is that the live broadcast signal has been restored and is very stable.
Finally, Director Wang of the organizing committee delivered the closing remarks:
"The success of Dragon Brain One is a momentous event for all mankind..."
It is also a gift we offer to our motherland on its 70th anniversary...
May humanity unite and strive together, living in harmony and friendship. Thank you!
The live stream signal was interrupted, and Gao Ang finally stood up from the sofa. "It's already National Day, where should we go for fun?"
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