Chapter 243 I'm not afraid to ask for an exorbitant price.

He tapped his fingers lightly on the table: "Rest assured, the only limitation of this thing is that the current effective control distance still needs improvement—although it is already very far, it is absolutely impossible to interfere with it using electromagnetic pulses or any known means!"

He pointed to his temple, then pointed to the direction of the virtual helmet: "Whether it is the control helmet or the core chip inside the robot's body, they are all custom-made by me."

"Integrated inside is a super communication protection technology that I created, which cannot be cracked or interfered with by existing technology."

His tone carried a hint of pride: "Let alone interference, even if someone took it apart and studied the chip for over a decade, they would never be able to crack its mysteries, let alone replicate it. I have at least that much confidence."

"Great!" Staff Officer Zhang slapped his thigh hard, his excitement evident, "Unable to be interfered with, unable to be cracked, this simply crushes all similar technologies globally!"

Deputy Director Liu's eyes also lit up, and countless application scenarios where this system could shine in various fields instantly appeared in his mind.

Jiang Jing looked at their excited expressions and smiled: "Specific data and application effects, it's useless for me to just talk about it. You can take the prototype back and organize your most professional team to conduct comprehensive testing."

"After all the data is measured, you will naturally have a clearer judgment of it."

He leaned back, putting on a business-like posture, a sly smile curling at the corners of his mouth:

"After you finish testing and feel it's truly good, we can talk about patent licensing and subsequent mass production cooperation. But a prior warning—"

He deliberately dragged out his tone and chuckled: "The technical content of this thing is not something a Prosthetic limb can compare to. When the time comes, I will definitely make a huge demand!"

The conference room was quiet for a second, then a burst of good-natured laughter erupted.

Elder Qin pointed at Jiang Jing, laughing until his face was full of wrinkles: "You kid just knows how to scare people!"

Staff Officer Zhang laughed heartily: "Comrade Jiang Jing, even if you open your mouth as wide as possible, we will accept it!"

"To be honest, if you really wanted to sell this technology, take it to the international market, crook your finger, and the price the USA would be willing to pay would be an astronomical figure."

"But you chose to trust the country and cooperate with the country. Just for this trust and sentiment, the country will never let you down, rest assured!"

Everyone knew Jiang Jing was joking.

His "huge demand" was probably more of a joke and an expression of absolute confidence in the value of his technology.

After the laughter, the atmosphere in the conference room became even more harmonious and warm.

...

Although the press conference had ended, the monstrous waves it stirred up in both the online and real worlds were far from subsiding.

On the internet, videos and posts from various angles regarding the "Rebirth" Prosthetic limb and the "Avatar" robot were still growing and spreading at an explosive speed.

Every detail was infinitely magnified, and every word Jiang Jing had said was repeatedly interpreted.

The entire nation was plunged into a technological carnival and dreams of the future.

However, amidst the exclamations and praise, there were always some quick-witted people who began to raise a very realistic question:

"Brothers, don't just get high on this for now."

"Calm down and think about it. The thing Big Shot Jiang Jing demonstrated, especially that Brain-controlled robot, can this really be considered civilian technology anymore?"

"This is definitely strategic-level technology. Do you think the country would just let such technology, and a person capable of independently developing such technology, grow freely out there?"

This comment was like a bucket of cold water, waking up many netizens immersed in the sci-fi feeling.

"Holy crap! Brother, you hit the nail on the head!"

"Indeed... This technology is too scary. If it falls into the hands of people or forces with ulterior motives, the consequences would be unimaginable."

"I bet that within 24 hours, Jiang Jing and his company will definitely be under tight protection!"

"Not just protection, I estimate he'll be invited for tea, of course, the highest-spec kind, the kind of tea where he's protected like a national treasure."

"Understandable, understandable. Such a national treasure-level genius and technology, no matter how much importance is attached to it, it's not enough. It must be protected!"

"Maybe there are already big shots talking to Jiang Jing right now. Let's wait for the news."

The netizens' guesses were not groundless; in fact, one could say reality arrived even faster and more swiftly than they imagined.

Inside the conference room, Staff Officer Zhang and Deputy Director Liu had just finished an emergency report with several high-level leaders via an encrypted line.

They had briefly explained Jiang Jing's decision to provide Prosthetic limbs to disabled veterans for free, as well as the preliminary testing and cooperation intention regarding the Brain-control Technology.

The voice on the other end of the phone was steady and decisive, seemingly having anticipated all of this:

"Comrade Jiang Jing's awareness and sentiment are admirable."

"His safety and the importance of the technology are extremely high. You don't need to worry. Our security forces already started heading towards Rong City while the press conference was ongoing, and they should have arrived at the perimeter of the International Convention Center by now."

Hearing this, the two leaders looked at each other and could only reply repeatedly: "Understood, we understand."

Hanging up the phone, Staff Officer Zhang gave a wry smile to Deputy Director Liu: "Well, the higher-ups are even more anxious than we are. It seems our plan to bum a meal off Brother Jiang has fallen through."

Deputy Director Liu also shook his head helplessly: "Forget just a meal, I think we'll be pulling all-nighters for meetings for the next few days."

Their conversation was not deliberately lowered in volume, and Jiang Jing, who was nearby, heard it clearly.

An "as I expected" expression appeared on his face, and he said with a teasing smile: "I told you, I had people prepare the food, but looking at this situation, I'm afraid you two won't have the pleasure of eating it..."

Staff Officer Zhang laughed heartily and patted his stomach: "Exactly, my heart feels like it's being scratched by a cat; how could I still eat? I just want to get it back quickly and study it properly!"

Just then, a low and oppressive roar of engines faintly came from outside the conference room.

Lei Zhen reported in a low voice to Zhou Wanqin through his headset: "Captain, a large number of military vehicles and special vehicles have arrived outside. They have completed the perimeter deployment, and the commanding officer is requesting entry."

"Let them in." Jiang Jing nodded.

Soon, several officers in combat uniforms with sharp and tough auras entered the conference room quickly under Lei Zhen's guidance, first saluting and reporting to Staff Officer Zhang and Deputy Director Liu.

Their movements were swift and decisive.

Jiang Jing signaled to Zhou Wanqin and Lin Hong, and the two women immediately understood.

Leading Lei Zhen, "Tank," and other members of the security team, they cooperated with the military personnel to carefully move the precious robot and related data equipment downstairs.

They loaded it onto a large, specially reinforced military transport vehicle.

The entire process was efficient and quiet.

Jiang Jing accompanied Staff Officer Zhang and Deputy Director Liu downstairs.

They saw that the roads around the International Convention Center had been temporarily controlled, with several camouflaged armored personnel carriers and black special service vehicles parked silently at key locations.

The "passersby" who seemed to be standing around casually had sharp eyes and upright postures, invisibly weaving a tight security net.