Top Student at Their Peak-Chapter 840 - 288: Heroes Arise from Youth (Part 2)
After all, the CEOs and presidents of those foreign high-tech companies wanted to meet with Qiao Yu, but they were also rejected, emphasizing fairness to everyone.
The reason was quite sufficient; he needed to prepare well for this product launch, so any meetings could wait until after the launch.
But if you really think about it, there isn’t much for Qiao Yu to prepare, he doesn’t even need a PPT for the event.
Because the functionalities to be showcased have long been prepared, no matter the aspect, they’re enough to bring some minor technological shock to the world.
In fact, for the short two-hour event, Qiao Yu doesn’t plan to spend much time introducing the performance improvements for classical computers.
Qiao Yu believes there’s no need for that at all.
Simply the fact that this launch event doesn’t require a PPT, Qiao Yu thinks is enough to captivate ten percent of users worldwide.
Yes, worldwide.
Just like that, amidst the high attention from electronics enthusiasts worldwide, 2032 is gradually approaching.
This year, Beijing’s New Year’s Eve is different from previous years, with two grand official performances planned. A fireworks show and a drone show...
Obviously, this is intentional.
After all, this New Year’s Eve is different from previous years, nearly all high-tech headquarters executives worldwide have gathered in Beijing.
Let’s put it this way, if an accident were to happen at the hotel where these executives are staying, while global technological development might not be affected, the world stock market is sure to experience volatility for several weeks...
For these two grand shows, the big shots from those high-tech companies all received invitations and attended.
Naturally, Qiao Yu also received an invitation, but he didn’t go. Firstly, he didn’t want to meet with those big shots in advance; secondly, there’s nothing regrettable about it.
After all, once the launch is over, during the Lunar New Year, there might be even more spectacular shows.
Anyway, that’s what Qiao Yu thinks, not to mention he should rest well tonight.
...
2032, January 1, eight o’clock in the morning.
All the streets surrounding Yanbei University are congested, filled with luxury cars.
Although there was a notice yesterday that several roads around Yanbei University would be under traffic control today.
However, just the vehicles with invitations are enough to fill those not-so-wide roads.
This world-renowned product launch will happen at ten in the morning, precisely starting in the Hundred-year-old Lecture Hall.
Although the time is set for ten o’clock, just past nine, except for the few rows at the front with named guest seats, the auditorium, which can accommodate over two thousand people, is almost full.
The large curtain on the podium is currently playing the promotional video for the new generation of quantum simulation computers in a loop.
Originally, the Quantum Simulation Computing Alliance intended to hold this launch in the National Conference Center, which can accommodate nearly six thousand people.
But it was vetoed by Qiao Yu.
In Qiao Yu’s view, it’s just a product launch; there’s no need for that many attendees in person, a hall that can accommodate over two thousand is sufficient.
Especially when hosting this launch in Yanbei University, it also helps enhance Yanbei University’s international influence.
Of course, most importantly, he doesn’t need to travel far, and holding the advantage of the hometown venue gives Qiao Yu more confidence. For instance, security management becomes very convenient.
The on-site personnel maintaining order and security are not just volunteers recruited from the school, almost all are from the same unit as Zheng Xiweng, very professional.
Outside the auditorium, the school security can basically take a break today, replaced by armed police.
At this point, Qiao Yu has already arrived at the conference venue. However, he is in the specially arranged resting room for him nearby.
Like the nearly full hall outside, the resting room is also quite lively at this moment.
But there aren’t any unnecessary people, apart from the always accompanying Zheng Xiweng, there are only Tian Yanzhen, Yuan Zhengxin, Qiao Xi, Xia Keke, and Professor Xue.
...
"How’s the preparation going?"
After exchanging greetings, Qiao Xi has already pulled Xia Keke to sit beside her for a chat, while Yuan Zhengxin, sitting next to Qiao Yu, smilingly asked.
"Rest assured, Master Elder, have I ever let you down in my work?"
Qiao Yu said confidently, and indeed, this is a fact. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦
Whether or not Qiao Yu has let others down is hard to say, but he certainly hasn’t let Yuan Zhengxin down, often exceeding expectations in completing tasks.
Yuan Zhengxin’s smile became more amiable, but beside them, Tian Yanzhen couldn’t help but reprimand, "Don’t be so confident. You’ve made this a big scene; if something goes wrong later, it’ll be more than just your face on the line."
Qiao Yu pursed his lips and said disdainfully, "Director Tian, what big scene is this? The Mathematician Conference is the real big scene; haven’t I ever gotten stage fright attending it?"
Tian Yanzhen glared at Qiao Yu, saying, "Can this compare to the Mathematician Conference? I’m not afraid you’ll drop the ball in mathematics, but this time you’re showcasing equipment, aren’t you preparing now? Like debugging the equipment?"
Qiao Yu still said nonchalantly, "Rest assured, Director Tian, front-line engineers are constantly debugging. Whether I go or not makes no difference! One minute on stage comes with ten years of effort off-stage, and I’ve dedicated my effort to off-stage preparations..."
Feeling Tian Yanzhen’s gaze growing obviously unfriendly, Qiao Yu changed his tune, "If you’re really worried, I’ll take a look five minutes before the opening, going earlier won’t help."
"Exactly!"
Yuan Zhengxin also chimed in from the side, glaring at Tian Yanzhen and saying, "You’ve spent a lifetime doing mathematics; how would you know anything about engineering? In this aspect, Qiao Yu is stronger!
He’s not only great in theory, but also has outstanding achievements in application! And Qiao Yu has already graduated from your tutelage! Don’t let the uninitiated instruct the expert!"
Tian Yanzhen glanced at Yuan Zhengxin and said nothing further.
He’s already seventy, and Mr. Yuan speaks to him without reservation.
But there’s no helping it; the old master’s personality is just like that. Through the years, Tian Yanzhen has grown accustomed to it.
If he were to argue with this elder every day, he wouldn’t accomplish anything.
Especially considering the elder is currently retired. Yuan Zhengxin’s Mathematics Research Center at Huaqing has been handed over to Zhang Shuwen for management.
If not for Qiao Yu leading this product launch, the elder might not have come at all.
At this moment, Zheng Xiweng, who has been silent, receives some information through the earpiece, then steps forward to quietly report to Qiao Yu, "Microsoft’s president and CEO Mr. Smith has arrived and is resting in VIP Room No. 3."
Qiao Yu nodded, smiled, and said, "He’s here, that’s good!"
Zheng Xiweng asked, "Would you like to visit him?"
Qiao Yu immediately shook his head, "No need, I asked you to inform me just in case he suddenly decides not to come today, that would be pointless."
Zheng Xiweng was speechless... Generally speaking, such prearranged schedules by important figures, especially important events like this one, are unlikely to change unless extremely special circumstances arise.
One can only say Qiao Yu’s mindset about certain matters is small to the extreme.
Wasn’t it just that you presented a report at the Math Conference and showcased your latest achievement back then, does it deserve such attention?
But the nearby elder, Mr. Yuan, upon hearing the conversation, asked in confusion, "Is there something special about Microsoft? There are many corporate leaders attending, why do you show such concern for Microsoft?"
"Haha, Master Elder, this you may not know. One of the biggest selling points of our Tai Chi Series computers is the operating system! Anyway, I think it’s way better than Windows.
If Microsoft’s president isn’t in attendance, introducing our operating system’s advances won’t be as enthusiastic! Making their senior management realize they’ve fallen behind is the most crucial point of this product launch!"
Qiao Yu’s seemingly high-minded speech made Elder Yuan’s wrinkles blossom like flowers.
Laughingly praising, "Haha, heroes emerge in youth, and youth should be like this!"
