Chapter 2744
It's just a small skirmish, don't worry about it.
Chapter 2744 It's just a small skirmish, don't worry about it.
"This thing is called a game console."
After Yang Xiaotao finished speaking, the room fell into a deathly silence.
"Game console?"
Li Rong asked again to confirm, and Yang Xiaotao nodded again in affirmation.
This not only made Li Rong restless, but also piqued the curiosity of everyone around her.
"What's this game console for?"
Chen Gong asked in a low voice, and Yang Xiaotao shrugged, "What else can we do?"
"Of course it's for playing games?"
Chen Gong was still a little confused. "Play games? How do you play them?"
Yang Xiaotao glanced at Chen Gong and realized that the other man wasn't just teasing him, but genuinely didn't know when the game console was available, let alone how to play it.
This realization dawned on me. Perhaps in their eyes, playing games is just playing chess or cards, or at most, a group of people getting together for a 'real-world battle' is considered a game.
To truly understand the concept of a game console, one needs at least a physical comparison.
But how should he explain it?
Just as Yang Xiaotao was having a headache, Li Hongfeng and Yang Youning exchanged glances and shook their heads. They felt that this game console was as incomprehensible as a pager.
Just as the group was about to ask about the situation, Yang Xiaotao spoke up, "This is a new project I'm preparing for building a factory in Hong Kong."
“They’re planning to vigorously develop the electronics industry, so what I’m doing is in line with their actual situation.”
Upon hearing Yang Xiaotao's words, the group swallowed their own words.
Even Li Rong, looking at the information in front of her, was conflicted.
All nine departments rejected the several suggestions she made.
If I reject the plans that the Ninth Department has put forward now, will the Ninth Department still be able to continue?
Although this was a task assigned by higher-ups, it was still just a task.
The Ninth Department is currently very busy, and is clearly more important in the eyes of its superiors.
Moreover, one is internal development, and the other is external development in Hong Kong. She knows in her heart which is more important.
Now, what she fears most is that the game will stop running, otherwise she will really lose out.
Therefore, Li Rong was undecided at this moment and could only hand over the information to others after reviewing it.
At the very least, it would be good if everyone could gather their opinions after reading it.
Just as everyone was passing it around, Yang Xiaotao sat back down in his seat, looking completely calm.
That's right, Yang Xiaotao was busy until the wee hours last night, not because of his wife, but purely for this plan and to deal with today's situation.
Of course, you can write a good plan, but ultimately you still need to provide product proof.
Otherwise, who would believe it?
Ever since the last time the foreign trade people came seeking cooperation to complete the task, Yang Xiaotao had been thinking about which one he could offer.
As a result, the projects that I thought were suitable were not appreciated by others.
I can't bear to give up the other projects.
So, after much thought and racking his brains, Yang Xiaotao set his sights on game consoles.
The reason for choosing a game console is that Yang Xiaotao has been studying computer-related books recently and has made a lot of progress in this area. He also wanted to make a small gadget to practice his skills.
Secondly, through Alphat, he learned about the situation in the West and discovered that there wasn't a mature game console on the market yet. The so-called game consoles were all very large machines, and the so-called games were just interactive electronic games.
Similar to games like tennis or table tennis for two players.
This is quite different from the 'classic' game that Yang Xiaotao remembers.
what is this?
This is a business opportunity.
Whose money was easiest to earn in a past life?
Women, children.
Seize one of them and you can make a fortune.
Of course, there is another group involved: men.
What man could resist a game console?
What man doesn't play a game at least once in his life?
Yang Xiaotao believed that this game console would definitely be more popular than the calculator.
Finally, there were reasons for choosing Hong Kong.
Given the current situation in China, let alone the emergence of such a game console in the next ten years, even if it does appear, it probably won't have much of a market.
But Hong Kong is different.
The people there are rich!
It's a place that attracts people from all over the world, especially wealthy people.
Even an ordinary worker earns over a hundred US dollars a month, so Yang Xiaotao thinks a game console priced at a hundred US dollars isn't expensive.
It's much cheaper than a house.
Most ordinary people can definitely afford it.
More importantly, Hong Kong is a place where you can have fun and know how to have fun.
That's why Yang Xiaotao made up his mind to develop this game console.
Game console?
After the information had been passed around and most people had formed an initial impression, the entire conference room erupted in excitement.
The name itself tells you it's not a respectable thing, and after reading the description, it's even more of a scoundrel.
Especially Li Hongfeng and others, all of them looked grim.
Game console?
This goes against the revolutionary ideals of hard work and simplicity.
How could you, Yang Xiaotao, do something like this?
This is to support the development of Hong Kong, not to poison the minds of Hong Kong's youth.
The group looked at Yang Xiaotao with suspicion, but no one dared to voice any objections.
Firstly, Yang Xiaotao has authority here.
Secondly, they were also afraid that things would get too tense and they would eventually part ways.
After a long silence, Li Rong finally spoke, "I will report this matter to my superiors and listen to their opinions."
Yang Xiaotao immediately nodded, "Okay, this is our Ninth Department's solution."
"If that still doesn't work, we can discuss it further."
Li Rong glanced at Yang Xiaotao, but she didn't believe it at all.
Let's discuss it slowly. Given how busy the nine departments are, by the time we come to a conclusion, it will probably be after the Lunar New Year.
Li Rong had someone collect the game console data, exchanged a few more polite words, and then left.
After seeing the guests off, Yang Xiaotao checked the time and prepared to return to the courtyard house. If he went back at this time, he could still make it in time to welcome the new year's guests.
"Director Yang, what exactly does your game console look like?"
Chen Gong pulled Yang Xiaotao aside and asked.
Li Hongfeng, Yang Youning, and others standing to the side also looked on with curiosity.
Yang Xiaotao gestured in the air, indicating that it was about the size of an A5 sheet of paper, just like a regular notebook.
"It's about this size, with a 10-centimeter square screen on top and a few buttons below."
Yang Xiaotao briefly explained the game machine he had designed, then said a few words to the others and prepared to leave.
After Yang Xiaotao left, Yang Youning scratched his back and looked at the others with a suspicious expression. "Can such a small gadget make money?"
Chen Gong shook his head, "I still don't know what this place is all about."
"Did you understand?"
Li Hongfeng shook his head. "Is it possible that, like a child playing 'hit-and-run,' they're using this game console to play something?"
The people around them thought it was about the same, since in their minds television sets were mysterious, let alone controlling what was on the screen.
"So, what do you think this means?"
Suddenly, Yang Youning asked cautiously.
Everyone was taken aback, then immediately huddled together and whispered.
"I think it's just a way to fool people."
Chen Gong was the first to express his opinion.
Li Hongfeng coughed lightly, "What do you mean by fooling people? This is just a small matter, enough to give the other party an explanation, and it's acceptable to both sides."
Yang Youning immediately nodded, "Old Li is right."
"We still need the help of people in foreign trade for many things, so we can't afford to strain our relationship."
"I think Xiao Yang did a good job. Who would be willing to give up other projects?"
Those around him immediately agreed upon hearing this.
Those pharmaceutical and automobile businesses are lucrative; who would be willing to push them out?
Therefore, it's understandable that Director Yang would offer a game console to shut the other party up. "Let's drop this matter."
"Our focus now should be on important projects, and we cannot afford to slack off in the slightest."
Li Hongfeng put on a stern face and said seriously.
Everyone nodded in unison, and then walked towards the office building.
They don't have the leisure to be a wedding officiant like Yang Xiaotao. They're so busy right now, they wish there were forty-eight hours in a day.
On the other side, Li Rong got into the car and had the driver take her directly to Old Chen's house.
Looking at the documents in my hand, I gripped them tightly, causing them to twist unnaturally.
Her face showed a speechless expression. Yang Xiaotao had come up with this game console just to appease her.
But what could she do?
Thinking about what she had promised her friend, Li Rong felt a surge of irritation.
If I had known this would happen, I wouldn't have gotten involved in this mess.
Li Rong rubbed her temples, trying to calm herself down.
Looking at the documents in my hand again, I took a deep breath and made a decision.
Regardless, this is the answer given by the nine departments.
If I refuse, this matter may really be over.
'Never mind, since this is the Nine Departments' intention, let's just say it this way.'
The car sped through the intersection and then entered Mr. Chen's family compound.
On the other side, after Yang Xiaotao drove back to the courtyard, the courtyard was decorated with lanterns and was very lively.
Yang Xiaotao parked the car, and Xiao Liu, who was in charge of greeting guests at the door, immediately stepped forward and handed Yang Xiaotao a red flower that had been prepared. "Director Yang, this is for the officiant. You've come back just in time."
Yang Xiaotao took it and casually tucked it into his clothes, then asked, "Did you bring the bride back?"
"It'll be quick. It's probably just wandering around Beijing. It'll only be a short while."
Yang Xiaotao nodded, then strode towards the courtyard house.
After passing through the hanging flower gate, the middle courtyard became even more lively.
When Miao Miao and the others saw Yang Xiaotao return, they all ran over and chattered excitedly.
Today they all wore new clothes, which are only worn during the Lunar New Year. They cherish them dearly and dare not even get them dirty during the Dragon Boat Festival.
Yang Xiaotao patted the child's head and entered the Wang family's house.
"Uncle Wang, congratulations!"
Upon entering, one sees Wang Dashan sitting in the main seat, entertaining the elderly in the courtyard.
Seeing Yang Xiaotao walk in, Wang Dashan quickly stood up and welcomed Yang Xiaotao to sit down, "Xiaotao, are you done with your work?"
"After finishing my work, I was afraid of delaying important matters, so I came back without stopping."
Hearing Yang Xiaotao say this, Wang Dashan felt even more proud. "Hurry up and drink some water, take a rest."
"This noon, the two of us must drink until we drop!"
Yang Xiaotao smiled and nodded, "Okay, then let's drink until we drop."
Then the group chatted and laughed about what was happening in the courtyard, when they heard children shouting outside, "The bride is here! The bride is here!"
Papapa
Firecrackers went off, and the outside became increasingly lively.
Ran Qiuye held Dudu and led the child at the door, while Yang Xiaotao sat with a group of elderly people, waiting for the bride and groom to come in and meet them.
Outside the courtyard, Wang Jun was dressed in a Zhongshan suit, looking smart and with his hair neatly styled, giving him a fashionable and trendy appearance.
The girl beside me was short, with a round face and big eyes. She seemed a little shy when she walked, facing the gazes of people in the yard.
Behind the girl were her family members, mostly siblings, who had come to see the wedding and would then go home to tell their elders.
Of course, what they most wanted to see was what their in-laws had said: that Minister Yang from the Ninth Department would be the officiant at the wedding of the two newlyweds.
This is a tremendous honor.
The two walked into the house under the gaze of everyone in the courtyard and immediately spotted Yang Xiaotao.
There was no way around it; apart from Yang Xiaotao, everyone else at the table was an elderly man or woman, so this young man was truly one of a kind.
The girl didn't recognize Yang Xiaotao, but she had seen his face in the newspaper.
This is also the biggest reason why her family agreed to the marriage.
There's a capable person in the courtyard. Not only will they take care of things on a daily basis, but it will also be beneficial for the children in the future.
Everyone knows this.
Then, at the urging of the three aunties who were acting as the master of ceremonies, the two came forward. Yang Xiaotao then stood up and walked to the portrait of the leader.
This is already a fixed procedure, and Yang Xiaotao has done a lot of work over the years, so he's long been very familiar with it.
"Comrade Wang Jun."
"Comrade Qiuyuan."
Yang Xiaotao stared intently at the two of them, while everyone around held their breath, not daring to disturb them.
Even Wang Dashan and his wife at home were holding hands, making the room exceptionally solemn at that moment.
"Please take the oath under the Great Leader."
Wang Jun and his companion immediately nodded and responded loudly, "We solemnly swear."
"Loyal to the revolution."
"Loyal to the revolution."
Yang Xiaotao shouted a sentence, and the two of them loudly repeated it until they finished shouting. Only then did Yang Xiaotao look at the two of them solemnly and then shout loudly, "Here, I solemnly certify that Comrade Wang Jun and Comrade Qiu Yuan have firm revolutionary stances, and their revolutionary friendship has been elevated to a marital relationship. They will take the construction of the revolution as their goal, share the same ideals, and become lifelong partners!"
Papapa
Applause erupted, and the ceremony came to an end.
Yang Xiaotao's mission can be considered successfully completed.
Next came the lively wedding ceremony. Yang Xiaotao wanted to join Zhou Kui and the others in the festivities, but given his status, he couldn't participate.
After everyone finished their lively celebrations, the entire courtyard entered the drinking and dining phase, which brought the wedding to its climax.
At Mr. Chen's home.
Li Rong visited with gifts and briefly explained her purpose for coming.
Old Chen was speechless when he heard Li Rong say that.
That brat, he handled it way too carelessly.
Of course, he also understood the difficulties faced by the Ninth Department.
If it were any other ministry, they would probably have agreed immediately.
But there are nine parts, and there are many good things in them, but they are all important resources, and some of them cannot even be shown to the public.
Moreover, the nine departments now need these high-quality projects to support them; otherwise, where would all that research funding come from?
He himself was not optimistic about the factory construction in Hong Kong, and the reason he agreed to it was due to the decision made by higher authorities.
He also had a vague feeling that there was a bigger plan behind this, perhaps to get into that seat.
Without giving it much thought, Old Chen put the documents aside and started talking to Li Rong about other things.
Li Rong didn't bring it up again. The two had a brief chat about some economic matters. When it was time for lunch, Li Rong decided to leave, and Old Chen didn't try to stop her.
When they reached the door, Old Chen responded directly for the first time, saying, "Since all nine departments have made their decisions, let's proceed accordingly."
"Don't worry about this little thing."
"As for Hong Kong, let's just treat it as throwing a stone to test the waters."
With Elder Chen's attitude so clear, Li Rong naturally dared not say anything more.
In any case, this matter will ultimately have to be handled by the Ministry of Justice; she is at most a middleman.
He then smiled and said, "Okay, sir. I'll contact Hong Kong right away and finalize the details of this game console as soon as possible."
"At that time, the Ninth Department can contact the other party directly."
"My mission is now complete."
Old Chen nodded, then watched Li Rong leave before returning to his office.
Mr. Chen picked up the documents and began to look through them again.
In the end, I didn't find it particularly interesting; it's just a game console, something you play.
Old Chen was speechless for a moment, then leaned back in his chair and shook his head with a sigh, "He's still just a young man after all."
"You really know how to play."