Super Island Tycoon

Chapter 1357: Chapter 1356: Standing Toe-to-Toe

”I wonder if Mr. Jiang has any plans regarding robotics?” Li Xian suddenly asked. He had heard from Li Shengli about the robot that Jiang Cheng had, and if what Li Shengli said was true, the robotics technology in Jiang Cheng’s hands was far ahead of the current era’s technology. This could potentially spark a tech revolution!

”Hmm... I haven’t really thought about it,” Jiang Cheng replied. Indeed, at present, he hadn’t considered making money from robotics technology, but it could be a viable path, after all, technology only has meaning when used. Before coming here, Li Xian already had a bold idea in his mind, which was to have Jiang Cheng use his technology to buy into his company.

Although his company was already a top-tier tech company in the country, it was still severely lacking in technology and mostly relied on foreign technology, especially core technology that depended on imports. If foreign partnerships were to cease, Li Xian’s company would face unmitigated disaster. Li Xian had been aware of this problem for a long time but had never found a solution. After his grandfather mentioned Jiang Cheng’s robot, Li Xian’s mind began to work fervently. If he could obtain Jiang Cheng’s technical support, his company would surely stand out globally!

However, all of this was contingent on Jiang Cheng’s willingness, so Li Xian now had to think of a way to get Jiang Cheng’s support.

”I have a proposal; have you heard of Charm Technology Co., Ltd., Mr. Jiang?” Li Xian asked.

”I’ve heard of it, a company specializing in robots. Why?” Jiang Cheng was somewhat puzzled as to why Li Xian suddenly brought this up.

”That’s my company. If Mr. Jiang doesn’t mind, I can offer company shares as compensation in exchange for your technology!” Li Xian said earnestly, looking at Jiang Cheng.

Shen Qingguang, who was beside them, became anxious upon hearing Li Xian’s words. If Jiang Cheng were to invest technology into a new company, wouldn’t his job as chairman be over?

Fortunately, Jiang Cheng did not agree to Li Xian’s proposal.

”Haha, thank you, Mr. Li, for your kindness, but I came to Yanbang to set up a branch office and don’t intend to invest in other companies for now.” Jiang Cheng smiled and refused. If he invested in his company, what about Existence Technology Co., Ltd.? Jiang Cheng still aimed to make his company a global giant!

Li Xian felt somewhat dejected after hearing Jiang Cheng’s words. Without Jiang Cheng’s support, achieving the goal of owning core technology might take many more years.

”However...” Jiang Cheng began to speak again. Li Xian’s spirit immediately perked up. However, what?

”But you can collaborate with my company!” Jiang Cheng said with a smile.

”Do you mean...” Li Xian’s eyes brightened, as if he had thought of something.

”Yes, we can form a strategic partnership. I can prioritize providing your company with the latest technology products each year; we won’t participate in robotics, and core technology won’t be disclosed to you, but you’re allowed to research it. We want to form an alliance,” Jiang Cheng explained, and as soon as he finished, the others became restless.

”Alliance?!” they exclaimed in unison, drawing sideways glances from nearby waiters.

”Are you going to shout it with a loudspeaker?” Jiang Cheng rolled his eyes. ”No, boss, you’re not joking about the alliance, are you? Do you know how high the entry threshold is, not to mention the procedures...?” At that point, Shen Qingguang trailed off because he remembered the identity of the person sitting next to him.

Who is this person? The eldest grandson of the Li Family!

In Yanbang’s elite circles, Jiang Li, countless aristocrats emerge. Some have given a rough classification to Yanbang’s influential groups.

The top influences in Yanbang are mainly the five elite families: Zhao, Qian, Sun, Li, and Wang. Among them, the Zhao Family is the greatest, with the other four families standing toe-to-toe, neck and neck. Below them are various powerful and wealthy individuals, who cannot compare with family influences.

The Li Family, one might say, aside from the other few individuals from the four other families in Yanbang, can dismiss everyone else entirely. Now with the eldest grandson of the Li Family as their own, intervening in alliances isn’t difficult at all.

Li Xian also understood this logic. If he wants Jiang Cheng’s technology, he must also offer something, and the conditions Jiang Cheng put forth are incredibly generous, essentially giving away core technology freely to him. It’s not reasonable not to reciprocate. But this is a significant matter, and he cannot decide on his own.

Seeing Li Xian hesitating, Jiang Cheng smiled slightly without saying anything else and operated his wristband briefly, causing Li Xian’s wristband to ring shortly after.

”This is currently the worst weapon I have mastered. Take a look.” Jiang Cheng said.

Li Xian immediately started checking his wristband. Over time, Li Xian’s facial expressions became increasingly dramatic, and soon, he could no longer maintain composure.

”I’ll go back and discuss it with my grandfather now! I’ll contact you later!” he said before hurriedly leaving, no longer maintaining his previous suave demeanor, seemingly like a different person.

”What did you show him that made him so excited?” Shen Qingguang asked curiously.

”Nothing much, just some trash,” Jiang Cheng replied nonchalantly.

The others watched Jiang Cheng’s indifferent expression; it truly seemed like he had tossed out some garbage. But could that garbage really make the dignified eldest grandson of the Li Family lose composure like this?

The remaining three continued drinking coffee, which they had to admit tasted quite good here.

Time quickly passed into the evening.

In the villa, Jiang Cheng was chatting with Zhang Mengmeng. Through the conversation, Jiang Cheng had gained a rough understanding of Zhang Mengmeng.

Zhang Mengmeng was undoubtedly a prodigy. At fifteen, she graduated from Yanbang University and joined the Chinese Academy of Sciences. By eighteen, she had already published papers internationally, and in that time, had developed numerous new high-tech products for the country, covering various fields, almost freakishly talented. Now at twenty-two, she’s already a director.

It’s accurate to call her a national treasure-like presence. Zhang Mengmeng had no particular hobbies, just a love for food, a passion the country spared no effort to indulge.

However, Zhang Mengmeng said she was somewhat tired of working for the country, so she went out for some relaxation recently. She didn’t intend to return, but her superior said many good things to her, so she begrudgingly returned to Yanbang. Yet, she was reluctant to return to the lab, hence Jiang Cheng’s task to protect Mengmeng.

After having a general understanding of Zhang Mengmeng, Jiang Cheng knew what kind of extraordinary person was beside him. Just as he was thinking of chatting more with Zhang Mengmeng, Li Xian’s call came through.

”Mr. Jiang, are you available now? Can we talk?” Li Xian’s voice sounded very serious.

Sure, where should we meet?

A moment later, Jiang Cheng and the others found themselves back at the coffee shop they had been at earlier that noon.