636: Chapter 636 Technical Meeting

As he listened to Ma Yuanlong's introduction, Secretary Lin Wentao's gaze swept repeatedly over the data panel, his fingertips unconsciously rubbing against his cuffs.

Although he did not understand the specific parameters of communication technology, the impact of terms like "surpassing international giants" and "performance breakthroughs" forced him to re-evaluate the strength of Starry Sky Technology.

The head of the Development and Reform Commission behind him whispered in addition, "Secretary Lin, even the top domestic communication companies only have around 2,000 4G-related patents. Starry Sky Technology's 3,500 patents mean that they have already formed a complete barrier in their technical layout, making it very difficult to surpass them in the future."

Secretary Lin Wentao's expression became increasingly solemn. He had originally thought that Starry Sky Technology only relied on the Tiandao OS and the qiming phone to seize the initiative, but he had not expected them to have such deep accumulation in the field of hard-core technology.

Such a company could stand firm in the market even without government support; it was no wonder Chu Qianlan dared to stand up to him so firmly.

"Have these technologies all been converted into actual products?" Secretary Lin Wentao asked in a deep voice, attempting to find a breakthrough from a commercialization perspective.

Ma Yuanlong responded calmly, "Some patents have already reached cooperation agreements with several domestic equipment manufacturers through technical licensing, with annual licensing revenue exceeding 2.5 billion. Based on this, Xingyuan Exploration has launched self-developed communication modules, which are already being applied on a large scale in mobile phones..."

What he didn't say was that the 4G technology jointly developed by Starry Sky Technology and Xingyuan Exploration had already entered the international 4G patent pool, and for every 4G mobile phone produced in the world, the company could receive a portion of the patent fees.

During the tour, Secretary Lin Wentao remained solemn and spoke very little. Although Starry Sky Technology's technology was shocking, the purpose of his visit was to negotiate with CEO Chu, and he did not care about how Starry Sky Technology was developing.

An hour later, the tour ended, and Ma Yuanlong led Secretary Lin Wentao and his party to the top-floor conference room.

As soon as the door was pushed open, Chu Qianlan rose from his seat with a faint smile on his face, "Secretary Lin, my apologies, I was dealing with some urgent experimental data just now, I'm late."

Looking at the young man before him who was much younger than himself yet already controlled an industry worth hundreds of billions, Secretary Lin Wentao felt a complex mix of emotions.

He suppressed the complex emotions in his heart and reached out his hand, "CEO Chu is young and promising; Starry Sky Technology's technical strength has truly made me look at you with new eyes."

After shaking hands and exchanging pleasantries, the two took their seats as host and guest. The reporters quickly set up their cameras, recording this highly anticipated meeting.

Chu Qianlan raised his hand to signal the staff to pour tea, his gaze calmly sweeping over the officials and reporters behind Secretary Lin Wentao, his tone indifferent, "It is an honor for Starry Sky Technology that Secretary Lin has come to provide guidance amidst his busy schedule. However, I think you aren't here today just to tour the laboratory, are you?"

Secretary Lin Wentao picked up the teacup and took a sip; the warm tea did not alleviate the gloom in his heart, but instead made the frustration of being constrained even stronger.

He put down the teacup, his fingertips tapping gently on the smooth tabletop, and got straight to the point, "CEO Chu is straightforward, so I won't beat around the bush. Shenzhen was very regretful that Hengxing Aerospace settled in Shanghai. I am here today to discuss with you whether it is possible for Hengxing Aerospace to establish a branch base in Shenzhen?"

He paused, throwing out the chips he had long prepared, "Shenzhen can provide policy support equal to or even more generous than Shanghai, with land transfer fees reduced by another 10%, tax exemptions extended to ten years, and we can also coordinate with the Shenzhen branch of Longke Academy to carry out technical cooperation with the branch base. CEO Chu should be aware that Shenzhen's electronic industry supporting facilities and talent reserves are top-tier in the country, which would be of great benefit to the implementation and advancement of the aerospace industry."

A faint smile curled the corners of Chu Qianlan's mouth, "I have felt Secretary Lin's sincerity. However, the core layout of Hengxing Aerospace has already been determined, and the entire chain from R&D to production will be rooted in Shanghai; we will not consider the matter of a branch base in the short term."

He looked up at Secretary Lin Wentao, his gaze sharp yet measured, "Moreover, when Xingyuan Exploration applied for land for the aerospace industrial base, we still cannot meet the three additional material requirements proposed by Shenzhen at that time."

Secretary Lin Wentao's expression sank instantly; Chu Qianlan's words were like directly tearing off the fig leaf of the deliberate obstruction he had caused back then, making him somewhat embarrassed in front of his subordinates and the reporters.

He suppressed the anger in his heart, his tone carrying a bit of toughness, "CEO Chu, policy formulation always has its considerations, and the initial requirements were also to ensure the safety and feasibility of the project. Now Shenzhen has adjusted the relevant approval processes, and for high-quality aerospace projects, we will give the green light all the way."

"The green light?" Chu Qianlan chuckled, "Secretary Lin, when our company chooses a location to settle, we look not only at short-term policies but also at the long-term business environment and foundation of trust. Many things cannot be smoothed over with just a phrase like 'policy adjustment'."

Once these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the conference room instantly froze. The reporters' camera lenses all turned toward Secretary Lin Wentao, capturing the subtle changes on his face.

The head of the Development and Reform Commission behind Secretary Lin Wentao turned pale and quietly tugged at Secretary Lin Wentao's sleeve, signaling him not to escalate the conflict.

Secretary Lin Wentao took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down. He knew that in this setting, if he were to fall out with CEO Chu, it would only make the reputation of Shenzhen's business environment go from bad to worse.

He softened his tone, his voice carrying a bit of earnestness, "CEO Chu, regarding past matters, perhaps there were areas where communication was not smooth. But Shenzhen's welcome to high-quality technology companies is genuine. In addition to the branch base, Starry Sky Technology's existing projects in Shenzhen can also be further expanded in scale, and the government will provide full support."

Chu Qianlan shook his head, his tone firm, "The scale of Starry Sky Technology's R&D center in Shenzhen is already sufficient to support existing business, and there is no need to continue expanding in the short term."

He paused, then changed the subject, "However, if Secretary Lin truly wants to improve Shenzhen's business environment, you might as well start by respecting the company's autonomy in operations and reducing unnecessary administrative interference. What companies value is not temporary promises, but concrete actions."

Secretary Lin Wentao's fingertips clenched tightly, his knuckles turning white, and the earnestness on his face instantly froze into a stiff, sinister expression.

Chu Qianlan's words were like a precise blade, piercing through the illusion of "government-enterprise reconciliation" he had deliberately created, striking directly at the pain point of his recent administration.

The cameras in the conference room were still running, and the rustling sound of reporters' pens gliding across paper was exceptionally harsh.

The head of the Publicity Department behind him quietly raised his wrist to check his watch, his eyes full of anxiety; if this stalemate continued, this inspection that was meant to restore their reputation would only turn into a larger public opinion crisis.

"CEO Chu makes a valid point." Secretary Lin Wentao suppressed the malice in his heart and stiffly changed the subject, "The optimization of the business environment is indeed a long-term project, and we will continue to push it forward."