Super Island Tycoon

Chapter 1291: Chapter 1290: Potential

Haha, how old are you? You’re so cute.” The general manager was amused by Xiao Bai.

I-I’m twenty.” Xiao Bai spoke haltingly.

Really? You don’t seem that old.” The general manager said with a smile.

I-I... Xiao Bai didn’t say anything further.

He’s very much in awe of you, has been incoherent since coming in.” Jiang Zai chimed in.

Xiao Bai looked at Jiang Cheng, then at the general manager, ”Uh, yes, I’m just really nervous.”

Nervous about what? If you guys join the research team, we’ll be working together, you’re this nervous now, what will you do later?” The general manager chuckled and said.

After hearing this, Xiao Bai became even more nervous, ”Really? We can join the research team?”

Yes, but you have to be fully twenty first.” The general manager said smilingly.

Jiang Cheng looked at the general manager and knew that he must have realized Xiao Bai wasn’t twenty yet. Jiang Cheng had known this for a while too, but just hadn’t revealed it.

Ah, I...” Xiao Bai looked at the general manager and didn’t say anything, he seems to have found out, Xiao Bai thought, he didn’t want to lie to him anymore, ”I’m actually only nineteen, but I really can do it.

It’s not a rigid age requirement, but at nineteen, technically you’re not an adult yet, you should think it over, our work here does have certain dangers. You need to inform your guardian.” The general manager said with a bit of seriousness.

After hearing the general manager’s words, Xiao Bai seemed hesitant and was unsure of what to do. ”Do I really have to tell my guardian? Actually, I’ve been living alone since seventeen.” Xiao Bai spoke.

Jiang Cheng felt a bit sad hearing this, but seeing Xiao Bai’s relaxed demeanor, he thought maybe he’s gotten used to it.

Where are your parents?” The general manager asked.

My dad passed away, and my mom always took care of me after that, but had to manage the company my dad left behind, so she didn’t have time for me.

Xiao Bai spoke lightly, but Jiang Cheng felt his sadness, sorry, I didn’t know-” the general manager said, a bit embarrassed.

No worries, I’m quite independent.” Xiao Bai spoke with a smile.

Jiang Cheng suddenly recalled the woman from Xiao Bai’s family picture, the same woman he helped retrieve a bag for, really does bear some resemblance to Xiao Bai, especially now—the resilient look on his face—very alike that also fits.” said the general manager after listening.

Really? Do we still have to take an exam?” Xiao Bai said smilingly, looking happy.

Yes indeed, shortly there’ll be a task you’ll have to complete, succeed, and you can join the research team.” The general manager continued, ”But there’s still one person missing, Qiu Qingqing, right? Do you guys know her?” The general manager asked.

Hasn’t she arrived? Jiang Cheng seemed doubtful, could it be that Qiu Qingqing found a way out? That doesn’t seem right, I haven’t noticed anything, he wondered.

You know her? Can you reach out to her?” The general manager asked Jiang Zai.

”Ah, oh, uh, I don’t know her.” Jiang Cheng said but felt he seemingly did know her. But not really known at all, just

came to this place together, he actually knew her, but she may be oblivious to his existence.

Oh, why is she late?” The general manager said, ”But I haven’t introduced myself. I’m Wu Lei, and you guys?”

I’m Xiao Bai, he’s Jiang Cheng.” Xiao Bai said enthusiastically.

Oh, alright, then we’ve met. Don’t call me general manager anymore, I don’t quite like people calling me that.” Wu Lei said.

”What should we call you, then, Lei?” Xiao Bai asked.

Your choice. Haha, nobody has called me that yet.” Wu Lei laughed.

As they were laughing, there was a knock at the door, ”It’s Qiu Qingqing, isn’t it?” Xiao Bai said and ran to open the door.

The door opened, and sure enough, it was Qiu Qingqing standing there. Jiang Cheng saw that Qiu Qingqing was not wearing her usual white dress today, as if to fit in with the company’s identity and not draw attention, she was wearing a black professional suit, yet her face and demeanor were too cold, seeming out of place with the company here.

Qiu Qingqing walked straight in, the general manager likely didn’t expect it and took a moment before reacting, ”Are you Qiu Qingqing?” Wu Lei asked.

Qiu Qingqing nodded and stood aside, ”Oh, then I am the general manager of this company.” Wu Lei said, face slightly red.

Qiu Qingqing looked at Wu Lei, nodded, and didn’t speak further.

The atmosphere suddenly turned a bit awkward, no one spoke, possibly Wu Lei felt he had finished speaking, so Qiu Qingqing was supposed to say something, but Qiu Qingqing remained silent.

After a while, Xiao Bai noted the atmosphere was somewhat quiet, ”Shall we start the exam then.”

Yes, indeed, everyone’s here, so let’s start.” Wu Lei said.

Here’s the situation: our country’s network is a second-tier net, I plan to develop the third tier, but currently I encountered a bottleneck, I don’t know how to mark the gap from the second to third tier well.” Wu Lei said, ”See if you can solve this issue.”

Jiang Cheng was puzzled after hearing it because he hadn’t researched such networks, nor did he know how this country’s net operates.

”Let me show you, this is it.” Wu Lei pointed to the optical paths on the computer monitor, ”This is still the second tier, you can give it a try.” Jiang Cheng looked at these optical paths, feeling as though they were similar enough.

Here are three computers, take a look.” Wu Lei pointed to the three computers beside them.

After Qiu Qingqing and Xiao Bai picked theirs, Jiang Cheng selected the one left, Jiang Cheng first looked at the network paths and some nodes here, roughly understanding the general network trajectory. Actually, it’s quite similar to the principles on Earth, only this second tier is the most advanced Jiang Cheng had seen before. It’s the fastest network on Earth.”;

Now this third tier still presents some challenges.

Although Wu Lei said to give it a try, Jiang Cheng noticed that this network is the source for the entire Yi Company’s building, meaning you can’t act recklessly but must succeed. If it fails, the whole building’s communication would be hacked. Indeed, that’s a general manager, this way applies immense pressure to unleash potential.

Jiang Cheng slowly searched for a way, fingers flying across the keyboard, the second-tier net looked quite chaotic, getting to the second tier still requires further connection. Jiang Cheng thought about it.

When Xiao Bai began operation, he also noticed this, suddenly a bit flustered beneath his hands, but seeing Jiang Cheng giving him a reassuring smile, he didn’t feel that nervous anymore. Relaxing gradually. Beside him, Wu Lei watched the trio, all in different states but seemed confident, Jiang Cheng consistently composed, operating swiftly, displaying characteristics of an excellent individual—such people nationwide might not be easily found.