Shang Yuze closed the door to the lounge and returned to his desk to continue working. He had just finished an hour-long international online meeting when Shang Mo knocked and entered.
“Shang Zong,” he said, handing over two folders with both hands. “These are the new proposals and bid documents.”
Shang Yuze flipped through the files, his fingers lightly stroking the paper. “The Ji financial conglomerate from Country C is also participating in this bid?”
The Ji family was an ancient and mysterious dynasty in Country C. The current matriarch of the Ji family was also the sister of Country C’s president. Despite the changes over the years, the Ji family’s status had never wavered.
In Country C, it was not the Ji family relying on the royal family,the royal family relied on the Ji family.Even on an international scale, the Ji family held extraordinary prestige, so even the Shang family, at the top of China’s elite, had to give them due respect.
Shang Mo said respectfully, “Yes, the Ji family wants to expand its business into China.”Shang Yuze narrowed his eyes slightly. “Is the Ji family’s second young master specialized in chips?”
“Yes. The Ji family’s second young master is a chip expert. Despite his young age, he’s already a first-class researcher. Shang Zong, the Ji family has been working in the chip field for years,they are leaders in this industry. Most high-end chips on the market come from them.”
“During university, the Ji family’s second young master already won international tech competitions. Now he heads Country C’s Technology Research Institute. The Shang family has only entered this field for two years. Securing this bid will be quite challenging.”
As Shang Mo spoke, his expression grew serious. Shang Yuze’s face also darkened.
Winning this bid would elevate the Shang Group to a new level, solidifying its influence internationally. But if the Ji family secured it, they might monopolize the chip industry.
After Shang Mo left, Shang Yuze began strategizing.
China lacked advanced chip development technology, and top-tier talent was scarce. Without the Ji family, winning this bid wouldn’t have been so difficult.
Now, with the Ji family’s eldest son leading the conglomerate and the second son an expert in chips with a team of tech talents, the Ji family’s influence had reached unprecedented heights. Their partnership made them formidable opponents.
Shang Yuze rubbed his temple wearily.The lounge door was gently pushed open.“Shang Yuze.”The girl’s voice was soft, sweet, and slightly nasal.
Shang Yuze instinctively looked up. Gu Qingyue’s long hair fell over her shoulders, slightly tousled, adding a touch of laziness. Her lips were vivid, and her eyes clear and bright, giving her an adorable and obedient appearance.
His heart stirred, and a fond smile appeared on his lips. “You’re awake. Wait a moment,I’ll finish my work and then take you out.”
“Okay.” Gu Qingyue walked to the sofa and sat down, noticing the computer screen still on, the progress bar paused.
She had planned to continue her drama, but her mentor Jiang Yan had sent her another set of data to verify.Logging into her account on the laptop, she found it easier to compare than on her phone.
The evening breeze carried the sunset across the room, golden light streaming through the floor-to-ceiling windows, scattering over her shoulders.
It seemed as if a thin veil of golden silk covered her. Her head tilted slightly, her long eyelashes catching the sunlight, lips curved gently, and the natural upward tilt at the corners of her eyes made her strikingly beautiful.
Shang Yuze’s dark eyes shimmered like scattered stars. He quickly finished his work and came to her side.
Leaning over, his subtle, crisp fragrance enveloped her. His warm, magnetic voice sounded near her ear.
“What are you doing?”
“My mentor sent me experimental data to check,” Gu Qingyue said. After verifying the last set of data, she inserted a USB drive, opened the files, and turned the screen toward Shang Yuze.
“Shang Yuze, look at this.”Shang Yuze focused. The screen displayed a chip and various data analyses. “What is this chip for?”
“It’s designed to translate multiple languages.”“How many languages can it translate?” he asked.Gu Qingyue looked up at him.
“Over a hundred. Even obscure technical terms can be accurately translated. It’s at least ten times more precise and faster than current translators. It can also translate in real-time during group conversations.”
Shang Yuze was surprised. “Qingyue, you developed this?”
Her fox-like eyes curved slightly, a mix of pride and sly cleverness in her expression. “Yes. I’ve been working on this research for almost a year, and just finished it this noon.”
“Shang Yuze, I heard you’re participating in a chip-related bid?”She had woken up earlier when Shang Mo delivered the documents and had overheard their conversation.
Her studies in computer science and integrated circuit design were all chip-related.So she looked into the Shang-Ji bid and realized her newly developed chip was precisely what the bid required.
“Yes,” Shang Yuze admitted, not hiding it.“Are you lacking technology and talent in this area?”
“The Shang family has only been in the chip field for a short time and doesn’t specialize in it. There are indeed many shortcomings, but I’m working on solutions,” Shang Yuze answered, skirting the issue.
“Do you think my chip will work?”
Shang Yuze was stunned. Before he could respond, the girl continued:
“I was involved from conception to completion. I told my mentor I wanted to handle it myself. If it can help you, I’ll give you the core technology.”
Though it had taken her a year to complete, this idea had been with her since high school. Previously, while reading literature or extracurricular books, she had encountered many languages she didn’t know, requiring different translation software. Some technical terms were impossible to translate.
She had thought, what if there was software that could accurately translate multiple languages, allowing people to converse across languages seamlessly?
She had done extensive research, filled over a dozen notebooks with notes, and simulated countless experiments on her computer.Although formal experimentation lasted only one year, she had prepared for three.
“Qingyue, this is your achievement,” Shang Yuze said, eyes wide. Shocked and moved, he felt a surge of gratitude and admiration.Every research outcome required immense effort, and yet Gu Qingyue was offering it to him.