Chapter 771: Don’t Panic! Imagination Is the Most Deadly! (3)
Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

“The old master has already told me!”

“I heard that the technology you have in your hands is even more impressive than what you gave to Director Jiang. Why are you hiding your skills? Are you worried that someone might harm you? From the beginning of lithography machines to the current sandification and artificial intelligence technologies, you have brought us many surprises and unexpected developments!

I’ve heard many people say that the capital you currently possess could rank among the top ten domestically. Besides these domestic industries, you even hold significant shares in many famous foreign groups or companies. Who would have thought that a young person, barely twenty-six or twenty-seven years old, is actually a hidden trillionaire!”

The leader spoke slowly, but each word, each phrase, was exceptionally clear and forceful!

Each sentence felt like a sledgehammer pounding fiercely on his heart.

Zhou Chao took a sharp breath, his legs under the table trembling involuntarily.

He had thought about these questions before. With his development, sooner or later, someone would find out.

After all, personal power could never be compared to that of a nation, and how could his industries escape the scrutiny of the country!

Zhou Chao knew that his answer now was crucial, as it could greatly affect his own future and the future direction of the Jiang and Xiao families.

Seeing Zhou Chao fall into silence, the leader did not rush to speak. Instead, he picked up his teacup and took a sip. He knew Zhou Chao was thinking about how to answer his question, but he wasn’t in a hurry.

The room fell quiet for several minutes before Zhou Chao slowly spoke, “To lead by one step is to be advanced, to lead by two steps is to be a pioneer, to lead by three steps is to be a martyr. Moreover, the technology I possess is not just ahead by three steps; it may be four or five steps ahead!”

Pausing for a moment and taking a sip of tea, Zhou Chao continued, “The path has been exceptionally arduous and cautious. Any slight mistake could lead to my downfall. If it weren’t for knowing Jiang Li and having the protection of the old master, I might not even have the opportunity to sit here and chat with you face to face!”

The leader’s expression remained unchanged upon hearing this. He simply placed his teacup steadily on the table.

“Yes, a young person holding such staggering wealth is like an unguarded delicious cake that everyone wants to take a bite of!”

The leader sighed deeply. They say the business world is like a battlefield; once the interests reach a certain level, it can drive people crazy, especially for someone like Zhou Chao, who was such a tempting cake.

Thoughts of their previous discussions about Zhou Chao crossed his mind. It wasn’t until Jiang Lao’s report on artificial intelligence that everyone finally understood why Zhou Chao’s development had been so rapid.

After all, having such advanced artificial intelligence systems could roam freely on the internet.

With such an advanced artificial intelligence system, capable of leading the world in harvesting profits, just the thought was exhilarating.

If Zhou Chao knew what the leader was thinking, he would probably wake up laughing from his dreams. He had perfectly covered up the loophole in his source of funds!

Looking at Zhou Chao, the leader slowly said, “The importance of advanced scientific technology, I believe you also understand. Not only does our country need it, but ordinary people also need it, especially the artificial intelligence system you now possess, which could influence the development of the country for decades to come.”

“Leader, are you suggesting that I hand over this technology?” Zhou Chao asked tentatively.

The leader nodded and then shook his head.

Seeing Zhou Chao’s confusion, the leader smiled, “Rest assured, no one can force you!”

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chao became even more puzzled. No one could force him? Does that mean if I’m unwilling to hand over this technology, they won’t make things difficult for me?

“I hope you can use the technology in your hands to establish a private enterprise in the field of artificial intelligence!”

Zhou Chao’s eyes widened at the words, looking at the leader in disbelief!