120: Chapter 120 Situation

Before leaving, he only asked Wang Shuo three questions.

"When can it be upgraded?"

"When can it be used?"

"When can it solve cases?"

Wang Shuo's answer was: "Today."

Yes, today.

Ever since Zheng Jun was injured, Wang Shuo had repeatedly visualized this system in his mind, constructing a massive early warning system.

In this system, only the software system was ready-made, which he could have Zero generate; the other equipment and systems could not be effectively produced with current technology, and this was where Wang Shuo needed to put in the effort.

Furthermore, the production of the zero egg had to be implemented as soon as possible.

"Assistant Liu, how is the implementation of the matters I asked you to handle going?"

"It's not going very well." Liu Yemei reported with a frown: "I have already found three downstream mechanical processing factories and signed memorandums with them. However, after receiving our technical materials, two of them directly stated that there was a technical gap and they couldn't process it, while one said it could be overcome but required technical guidance."

"The other components aren't a big problem; they can be done as long as the technical level is consistent. The only problem is the Chip."

"According to your technical requirements, the Chip's technical specifications must be at least at the 14-nanometer level. Currently, no semiconductor factory in the country can achieve this technology. We can only place an order with Wanji Semiconductor on Taiwan Island, but..." Liu Yemei looked at Wang Shuo, who was listening intently, adjusted her glasses, and continued to report: "Our invitation was rejected."

Wang Shuo rubbed his forehead: "What was the reason?"

"Too many existing orders, no capacity to spare. Also, our blueprint design is quite complex and requires a specially configured production line, which is costly. Additionally, our initial order volume being insufficient is also a possible reason."

This was the pain of being at the mercy of others.

Having advanced design blueprints but being unable to build what he wanted.

This Wanji Semiconductor Company really had an ugly way of doing business. But there were still many things to do, and he truly had no extra energy to solve this problem.

Besides, even if he could solve it, he wouldn't be able to produce enough Chips for his own use within fifteen days.

Procurement was the only way for now.

"Increase the procurement volume. As for the blueprints, I will give you new ones, to be manufactured according to the 7-nanometer technical standard." Wang Shuo said indifferently: "But it must be clearly written in the contract that I want to see samples within three days and have at least ten thousand Chips delivered within fifteen days."

"Understood." Liu Yemei nodded: "This may increase the budget, but I will find a way to solve it."

"Finally, there is the factory building. According to your requirements, I investigated several struggling high-tech enterprises that might be for sale recently and finally identified one in Donghai City that is currently listed for sale. This enterprise meets all requirements in every aspect, but the problem lies in the price; their asking price far exceeds our capacity and budget."

"What is the asking price?" Wang Shuo had a bad premonition.

"At least... 135 million."

130 million...

"Why is it so expensive?"

Wang Shuo couldn't quite understand. According to his calculations, these listed high-tech factories were basically shell companies—acquiring some land, obtaining some qualifications, exchanging them for government subsidies, and then running away as soon as the initial investment was in hand.

For such a company, even including the land and some factory buildings, could it be worth 100 million? It might be worth 10 or 20 million, and adding the premium, 50 or 60 million would be the absolute limit, right?

"Because of the qualifications." Liu Yemei adjusted her glasses and said calmly: "According to your instructions, Mr. Wang, I specifically raised the standards when selecting high-tech enterprises. The enterprises selected all possess certain qualifications, have their own land authorization and ready-made factory buildings, and are corporate entities on the verge of bankruptcy due to poor management."

"According to my investigation, this company simultaneously possesses four types of qualifications within the high-tech management standards, namely: Microelectronics and Electronic Information Technology, Optoelectronics and Mechatronics Technology, Materials Science and New Materials Technology, and Medical Science and Biomedical Technology. Of course, it only possesses some sub-categories within these four types."

"At the same time, it possesses a large amount of land use rights in the remote suburbs of Donghai City. Part of it has already had factory buildings constructed and is actually in production, but due to poor management, the enterprise's capital chain has broken, which has been going on for more than half a year, and it is now on the verge of bankruptcy."

So that's how it is?

Wang Shuo opened his mouth, but he couldn't say that Liu Yemei had done anything wrong. After all, he had been full of resentment at the time because Zheng Jun was injured, and his thinking had naturally been a bit extreme. When setting the standards, he had slightly adopted the perspective of the Humanoid Race, which had led to this standard... being slightly too high.

Consequently, the price had also risen by nearly 100 percent.

Wang Shuo was undoubtedly very satisfied with the various attributes of this company. The problem now was... where would the money come from?

How could he acquire a "bankrupt" company worth 130 million with 16 million?

"In addition, regarding venture capital firms." Liu Yemei reported: "Based on the current situation, major venture capital firms are not interested in our company. The only venture capital firm that has contacted us has offered very insincere terms."

"What did they offer? What did they ask for?" Wang Shuo had some expectations. The "Mark I System" was already considered famous, so even if compared against the value of the "Mark I System," this investment should be quite significant.

"Invest 1 million in exchange for 30 percent of the company's equity." A hint of disgust flashed in Liu Yemei's eyes, but she immediately suppressed it and returned to being calm and collected.

1 million? And they wanted to exchange it for 30 percent of the shares?

Wang Shuo was so angry he laughed.

"Are they treating me like a beggar?"

Liu Yemei said nothing, quietly waiting for Wang Shuo's decision.

"Assistant Liu."

After thinking for a while, Wang Shuo quietly glanced at Chen Xin, who was resting with her eyes closed not far away, and lowered his voice.

"That company, is it really as good as you say?"

...

On the other side.

Deputy Chief Li Mingwei followed Director Jiao into the director's office.

They returned to the sofa and sat down.

"Mingwei, do you have a cigarette?"

Deputy Chief Li Mingwei took a cigarette case out of his pocket, took out a cigarette and handed it to Director Jiao, and incidentally passed over the lighter as well.

He took it skillfully, lit it, took a deep drag, and only then did his expression soften a little.

"Director, are you still thinking about Wang Shuo's matter?"

"Wang Shuo's matter?" The director raised an eyebrow, then shook his head: "No, I'm thinking about the system that Wang Shuo mentioned."

"The system Wang Shuo mentioned?" Deputy Chief Li Mingwei was a bit surprised.

"Mingwei, you are in charge of the Criminal Investigation Detachment. Tell me, how has the criminal case clearance rate been in recent years?"

This was Deputy Chief Li Mingwei's area of expertise. Deputy Chief Li Mingwei immediately said: "In recent years, the number of criminal cases has steadily declined, and the clearance success rate has greatly improved. Last year, it even reached 74 percent."

"Seventy-four." The director exhaled a deep cloud of smoke: "A 74 percent clearance rate is backed by the comrades' hard work of investigation, staking out, watching, and tailing day and night. How many times have they rushed at desperate criminals wielding blades with their bare hands, and how many times have they been in dangerous situations, with their lives hanging in the balance."

"Director, this is what the comrades should do."

"There is no such thing as 'should' in this world." The director extinguished the cigarette in the ashtray and said indifferently: "Although the Eagle Eye System is already very advanced, it is no longer adapted to the current situation in terms of assisting in solving cases."

"Director, do you believe Wang Shuo's words?" Deputy Chief Li Mingwei asked in surprise.

"I didn't believe it initially, but this young man really dared to ask for a huge sum, daring to ask for 20 million right off the bat; he must truly have some confidence." Director Jiao watched the lingering smoke rising from the ashtray: "If there really is a more advanced system that can replace the Eagle Eye System and increase our efficiency exponentially, I would welcome it with both hands. From this perspective, I am willing to believe Wang Shuo. If he can really do it, even if it only increases the clearance rate by 10 percent, it would be worth it for me to go to the municipal government for him."

"But from the perspective of existing technical conditions, what Wang Shuo said sounds more like a deception to obtain government funding, while incidentally making a name for Frontier Technology Co., Ltd.."

Deputy Chief Li Mingwei frowned. After all, there was no better business card than providing services to the government; it was a collection of technology, connections, and background.

"Then I will skin him alive." The director's voice was as heavy as a mountain: "No matter what background he has!"

"I will let him know that some brains are not so easy to play with, and some money is not so easy to take! I, Jiao the Tiger, even if I don't show my ferocity, no one dares to treat me like a sick cat!"