Rebirth of Bloody Romance

Liu Lianxiang had long been accustomed to Zhong Yuemin's character, which was as unpredictable as the wind.

In class, Zhong Yuemin sometimes acts like an eagle soaring high in the sky, with sharp eyes that strike directly at the key points of knowledge;

Sometimes he was like a naughty child, saying one witty remark after another, which caused laughter in the classroom. It seemed that no one could surpass his unruly and courageous character.

However, today Liu Lianxiang had a serious look on his face, but also a bit of ease. He had mixed feelings when he walked into this unexpected conversation.

"Hehe... Teacher Zhong, I'm not a young lady or a young wife, what do you want from me?" Liu Lianxiang's tone was a bit teasing, but more of it was sincere. He knew that although Zhong Yuemin looked uninhibited and unrestrained on the surface, he was actually delicate and could always give the most sincere advice at critical moments. So, he immediately changed the subject. "Teacher Zhong, the reason I came to you this time was actually because I encountered a very difficult problem and wanted to hear your opinion."

Hearing this, Zhong Yuemin's lips curled up into a playful smile, and as he raised his hand, time seemed to flow through his fingertips. "The time is right, and I'm hungry, so why don't we eat and talk at the same time?" He suggested, his eyes flashing with curiosity and anticipation about the unknown topic.

Liu Lianxiang secretly praised Zhong Yuemin's casual arrangement, but he also understood the hidden meaning behind it - a relaxed atmosphere can often inspire deeper thinking and communication. "Okay, then I'll listen to you. You choose the place, and I'll treat you." He readily agreed, and a lunch about wisdom and friendship began.

The midday sun shines softly on the gate of Yenching University, casting a faint golden glow on this ancient and solemn institution.

A young man in casual clothes and a somewhat carefree look was standing at the school gate. He was Zhong Yuemin. Standing next to him was a man named Liu Lianxiang. The two of them walked into a seemingly ordinary small restaurant on the side of the road. Although this restaurant did not have luxurious decorations, it was full of simplicity and warmth.

After entering the restaurant, Zhong Yuemin picked up the menu on the table and looked through it carefully. His eyes were focused and serious, as if he was selecting the most suitable dishes for their meal.

Every time they ordered food, it was like they were laying the groundwork for the conversation that was about to begin. Soon, the waiter brought a few bottles of cold beer to the table, and Zhong Yuemin smiled heartily. "We can drink as much as we want today! Anyway, I don't have classes in the afternoon, so we can have a good chat." After saying that, he began to open the beer caps.

Liu Lianxiang was not to be outdone, and quickly bit open a bottle of beer with his teeth, then gently shook the bottle and poured the beer into the cup. With a crisp sound, the beer foam overflowed from the mouth of the cup, and a rich malt aroma filled the air.

Liu Lianxiang smiled and filled Zhong Yuemin's glass with wine, and said, "Come on, Mr. Zhong, let's have a drink!"

Zhong Yuemin raised his glass, clinked it with Liu Lianxiang, and then drank it all in one gulp. After putting down the glass, he smiled and asked, "How is your work lately?"

Liu Lianxiang took a sip of wine and replied, "It's OK. I've been busy with the research room recently. But I heard you say something about the combination of research and market last time, which touched me deeply!"

Zhong Yuemin raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a smug smile. "Oh? Which sentence made you take it so seriously?"

Liu Lianxiang looked at Zhong Yuemin firmly and said seriously, "Didn't you say that research should be combined with the market and move towards marketization? This sentence really impressed me. So I was thinking, can our computer institute also produce some products? This can not only improve the ability of our computer institute, but also increase the income for scientific research funds."

Zhong Yuemin gently shook the beer glass in his hand, and the golden liquid sparkled with charming luster in the sunlight.

Zhong Yuemin stared at the wine glass quietly, then slowly brought the glass to his mouth, tilted it slightly, and let the wine flow slowly down his throat. Every drop of wine had a mellow taste, which made people feel satisfied and happy.

After drinking this sip of wine, Zhong Yuemin showed a smile on his face, and seemed to be satisfied with the taste just now. He put down the wine glass and turned his eyes to the other party, with wisdom and determination flashing in his eyes.

"Yes, you are right. The popularization of computers is an inevitable trend. Education, medical care and daily life are all inseparable from it. If you technical people can transform research results into actual products and bring them to market, it will not only prove our value, but also bring tangible contributions to the college and even the society. Marketization is definitely a feasible path." Zhong Yuemin said affirmatively, his tone full of confidence and determination.

Zhong Yuemin's voice is deep and powerful, as if he is declaring his belief to the world. He believes that the power of science and technology can change people's lives and promote social progress. Marketization is one of the important ways to achieve this goal.

"But..." Zhong Yuemin paused, a trace of worry flashed in his eyes. "The road to marketization is not smooth. We need to face fierce competition and need to continuously innovate and optimize products to meet user needs. At the same time, we also need to solve a series of problems such as funding and talent. These are the challenges facing us."

Liu Lianxiang's hand steadily filled Zhong Yuemin's glass again, then he picked up the glass and gently clinked it with Zhong Yuemin's. The crisp sound seemed to contain infinite determination and expectation.

Liu Lianxiang's eyes sparkled as he continued, "I admit that the current development momentum in China is indeed good, but we cannot be satisfied with the status quo! Although domestic sales are OK, there is still a big gap with international sales. I'm wondering if we can design a product that has the potential to enter the international market and achieve export. This will not only increase our profits, but also enhance the company's reputation and influence. Mr. Zhong, what do you think?"

Zhong Yuemin almost spit out the beer he had just taken a sip of when he heard that. He widened his eyes and looked at Liu Lianxiang in disbelief, as if he had heard something out of the ordinary. "Exit?"

Zhong Yuemin thought to himself, why are you working on exports instead of just focusing on the Chinese card? Isn't this approach wrong?

Zhong Yuemin wiped the wine stains from the corners of his mouth and tried to make his tone sound calmer. "Boss Liu, are you a little too anxious? Computers are foreign products. Foreign brands are so good, why would you buy ours?"

Zhong Yuemin had no idea that at this moment, there was an undercurrent of anxiety and desire in the computer institute. And all of this actually came from the dazzling light of the military institute.

Not long ago, the Military Industry Institute and the National Defense University joined forces and successfully won an arms export order worth up to 10 US dollars.

This remarkable achievement was like a bolt of lightning that broke through the originally peaceful sky. What was even more shocking was that they also dropped a bombshell in the computer field, causing endless waves.

This news spread throughout the entire computer institute like thunder in the spring breeze. Everyone was moved and envious. After all, 10 US dollars was an astronomical figure for them. This huge amount was enough to cover the computer institute's three-year research funding! This heavy achievement was like an insurmountable mountain, which made everyone excited.

However, they are more unwilling to give up. They know their abilities and potential, but for various reasons, they have not been able to achieve such brilliant results. This unwillingness spreads in their hearts and gradually turns into a strong fighting spirit, motivating them to pursue higher goals.

Liu Lianxiang's face flashed with embarrassment, and he realized that his proposal might be a bit unrealistic. But on second thought, his love for technology and vision for the future cheered him up again.

"Just last year, the National Defense University successfully designed the Galaxy billion-times giant electronic computer. This feat has made our country one of the few countries in the world that can design and manufacture giant computers. This is not only a technological breakthrough, but also a symbol of national strength."

Liu Lianxiang's words were full of pride and passion. "This shows that although our computer institute is temporarily lagging behind in economic benefits, we are not inferior to anyone in terms of technical background. This foundation is our most valuable asset."

Zhong Yuemin's words reveal his deep understanding of the challenges facing the current computer industry in the civilian field. "Indeed, the achievements in the defense and military fields are remarkable. The design and manufacture of giant computers and high-end weapon systems represent our technological peak. But the problem is that there is a huge gap between these technological achievements and the actual needs of the civilian market."

"Civil products, especially high-tech consumer products such as computers, have extremely high requirements for stability, reliability and cost-effectiveness. Although the technical prototypes in the laboratory are powerful, they often lack the ability to operate stably for a long time in a complex and changing market environment. In addition, the standards and processes of industrial production are completely different from laboratory research and development, and a series of problems such as materials, processes, and quality control need to be solved."

"If our computer institute wants to make a difference in the civilian market, we must cross this gap." Zhong Yuemin's eyes became firm. "We can't just be satisfied with imitation or laboratory results, but we must conduct in-depth research on market demand and develop truly civilian-friendly and competitive products. This requires us to make comprehensive upgrades in technology research and development, production management, marketing and other aspects."

Although Zhong Yuemin is not proficient in computers, he still has some basic knowledge and knows some simple programming.

Thinking of computers, Zhong Yuemin suddenly remembered the Russians. When the Soviet Union collapsed, the chief Intel processor designer Vladimir Pentkovski led more than 300 people to the United States. These 300 people included almost all the Soviet elites in this field.

After the 1990s, Intel's Pentium chip in the United States adopted the superscalar structure designed by Russia.

The more Zhong Yuemin thought about it, the more excited he became. If he could bring this group of people back to the country, it would play an immeasurable role in the country's development!

It's probably not easy to do this, after all, there are too many factors and difficulties involved. But if you don't try, how can you know that it can't be achieved? Thinking of this, Zhong Yuemin's heart ignited a flame, and he decided to go all out for this matter.

Liu Lianxiang looked at Zhong Yuemin who was lost in thought, with curiosity and concern intertwined in his heart. He called out softly, "Teacher Zhong, Teacher Zhong, what are you thinking about? You are so engrossed."

Zhong Yuemin came back to his senses and smiled at Liu Lianxiang, with a smile that showed a bit of relief and encouragement. "It's nothing, just a casual thought." He tried to use a relaxed tone to cover up the complex emotions in his heart.

However, Liu Lianxiang was very sensitive and did not miss this subtle change. He asked with a little disappointment, "Teacher Zhong, do you think we really have no hope? I have always admired you for your grasp of international technological trends. If you say that we cannot surpass you, I might really lose confidence."

Zhong Yuemin frowned and stared into the distance. He racked his brains to think: Which parts of the computer can be produced domestically?

Then I thought about how Liu Lenovo made its fortune with Chinese cards, which showed that they didn't have much problem with floppy drives.

So, Zhong Yuemin cautiously asked, "Do you think the floppy disk drive is difficult?"

Liu Lianxiang smiled and answered confidently: "We have no problem with floppy disks and floppy disk drives. What you mean is..."

Zhong Yuemin was secretly delighted, but he remained calm and said, "Then let's do both the floppy disk and the floppy disk drive! This kind of thing can easily sell billions of copies every year."

However, Zhong Yuemin did not forget to pour cold water on Liu Lenovo. "However, if you want to export, you must find a way to get around the patent issue. I remember that this patent should be in the hands of IBM."

"Then I'll go back and hold a meeting to study it." Liu Lianxiang was getting a little impatient, this was an outlet.

Zhong Yuemin thought about it again. He couldn't let them lose the "Chinese Card" that made them rich. He said hurriedly, "I remember that your computer institute launched the LX-80 Chinese character graphics microcomputer last year. Computer magazines praised your Chinese character processing function at that time. I was thinking that if the Chinese character processing function of LX-80 was transplanted to PC, wouldn't you also make money?"

Liu Lianxiang laughed. "Teacher Zhong is really amazing. You know everything about the world without leaving home! Your suggestion is really timely! You are right. We really can't ignore the potential of LX-80 Chinese character processing technology. This technology is not only the pride of our computer institute, but also an important weapon for us to open up the market and achieve profitability."

"You see, we have indeed discussed how to apply this technology to a wider range of fields, especially considering the booming PC market. A component that can be plugged into a PC and provide powerful Chinese character processing functions will definitely be warmly welcomed by the market. However, our attention has been focused on export business recently, and this plan has been temporarily shelved," Liu Lenovo explained.

Zhong Yuemin said helplessly: "This is very promising!"

Liu Lianxiang responded excitedly, "Then I will go back and report to our director and work on it together. It doesn't matter if we do one or two. But it may not be approved, and the financial pressure will be great!"

Zhong Yuemin's eyes rolled, and he suddenly thought of something, and said mysteriously, "I know a Hong Kong businessman, he's rich and stupid, how about I ask him to invest in you?"