44: Chapter 44: Construction bugs are not suitable for large-scale promotion.

The previous team of Jia Yi and person was already impressive. Xiawei had even considered poaching them, but the other party was completely unmoved and wouldn't discuss any terms, so there was nothing that could be done...

And now, another team, Wang Yi, has popped up!

"President Gao, tell me the truth, how many more teams like this do you have under your command? Let me put it this way: exactly how many researchers do you have, and what are their research focuses? We'll steer clear of them in the future..."

Gao Yuan chuckled...

"President Zhou, you are making things difficult for me. How would I know what the experts are researching? I don't even understand the technology. These big shots aren't my employees; I'm just a spokesperson they pushed out to stand in front! As for their research directions or how many projects there are... I really don't know! I only find out once there are results!"

By this time, Wang Dalin had already realized that the Universal Group's main business operations had to undergo a transformation...

Unless... Gao Yuan's Construction Insect was only for his own use.

Even if the Construction Insect required massive computing power, based on the capabilities demonstrated today, if Gao Yuan were to enter the construction industry, he would have no rivals anywhere in the world.

Everyone else would just be crushed!

Wang Dalin walked up to Gao Yuan. "President Gao, shall we have a chat?"

Gao Yuan had the exact same intention...

The two of them went to the old Gao Family courtyard. At this moment, in the entire Muza, only the old Gao Family courtyard had not been demolished!

Gao Yuan asked Dandan to bring over two cups of tea.

These teas were purchased from Future World for refreshment. They weren't plant-based drinks, but their refreshing effect was ten times stronger than coffee.

Wang Dalin took a sip...

He was instantly invigorated. "President Gao, this tea of yours..."

"A new product, used for refreshment!"

"What a great item! President Gao, you know I'm in real estate, and your Construction Insect is just too amazing! What are your plans, President Gao?"

Gao Yuan naturally knew that what Wang Dalin wanted to ask was whether he would enter the real estate sector or the construction industry...

The worst-case scenario was that Gao Yuan wanted to do real estate, which would make him a rival to the Universal Group! Wang Dalin had actually wanted to transform for a long time, but he just hadn't found a suitable project. Although the Universal Group had invested in many projects, none of the new industries had the scale of real estate; they were all just small-time endeavors.

The best result was that Gao Yuan didn't want to do real estate and only wanted to do construction—that is, helping others build structures. In that case, the two companies could collaborate!

An outcome that was neither good nor bad was that Gao Yuan was only researching the Construction Insect for his own use...

However, that possibility was unlikely!

After all, having spent a tremendous amount of energy to create a product with infinite potential, only to keep it in his hands without using it—that would be too wasteful! Furthermore, Wang Dalin believed that the reason Gao Yuan had publicly called them over must have been with the intention of cooperating.

Gao Yuan heard Wang Dalin's words...

He chuckled. "Chairman Wang, the Construction Insect is useful, but it is not suitable for large-scale promotion!"

"Why?"

"Computing power is one issue, but more importantly... safety!"

Seeing Gao Yuan say the word 'safety' so solemnly, Wang Dalin immediately understood.

The Construction Insect was different from construction machinery. The Construction Insect was operated by a computer and could be remote-controlled. Moreover, this thing could devour any construction material. If someone with ulterior motives got their hands on this kind of thing, it could be said that any place in the world could be broken into...

At that point, the Construction Insect would become a 'weapon'!

Gao Yuan saw the look of horror on Wang Dalin's face. "Chairman Wang, do you understand now? It's not a matter of whether I want to sell it or not; it's whether you dare to buy it, and furthermore... whether the authorities will allow it to be sold!"

Wang Dalin nodded...

"Then, President Gao, why did you announce it to the world so high-profilely?"

Gao Yuan smiled slightly. "Because... this thing was originally intended for the state. Do you understand?"

Gao Yuan was a businessman now. The Construction Insect was different from well-known technologies like 'nuclear fusion'; this thing didn't sound impressive at all...

The reason Gao Yuan was so high-profile was, on one hand, to demonstrate the technological strength of Black Fish Technology, and on the other hand, to attract the attention of the state...

Only by making it known to everyone would he not disgrace this technology...

Moreover, Gao Yuan still needed to rely on this technology to build his own industrial park. This way, the whole world would know that his industrial park was finished and was about to go into production...

Of course, there was also a small gain.

Discussing cooperation with Wang Dalin—wasn't Wang Dalin coming to him on his own initiative now?

Wang Dalin was lost in thought...

At this moment, Gao Yuan changed the subject. "Chairman Wang, the Universal Group has been transforming recently, right?"

"Ah? Yes... does President Gao have any good projects?"

"What do you think of Constant Temperature Clothing?"

Gao Yuan had too many technologies available in his hands. He was happy to distribute these consumer products to win over a group of allies who would share his interests and stand with him in the future. On the other hand, Gao Yuan didn't want to expend effort on these projects. Constant Temperature Clothing was a good project, but Gao Yuan didn't think much of it...

Wang Dalin didn't know what Gao Yuan meant...

He thought for a moment. "Constant Temperature Clothing is true black technology. Commodities are nothing more than eight words: food, clothing, housing, and transportation; eating, drinking, playing, and entertainment. Constant Temperature Clothing has the potential to become a world-class monopoly. Last year, the total global trade volume of the clothing industry exceeded ten trillion Xia currency. I have to say, if Constant Temperature Clothing is promoted, it is a product with great potential..."

"Then, Chairman Wang, are you interested in selling Constant Temperature Clothing?"

"Ah? Isn't Constant Temperature Clothing your project, President Gao?"

"That's right, it is mine, but we can cooperate! We will handle the online business ourselves. If we were to build our own sales network for offline business, it would be time-consuming and labor-intensive. Chairman Wang, your Wanneng Plaza branches are all over the country. If you just open a Constant Temperature Clothing store in every Wanneng Plaza, what do you think the results would be?"

Wang Dalin finally realized what Gao Yuan was up to...

However, this idea was exactly what Wang Dalin wanted; Constant Temperature Clothing was absolutely a guaranteed profitable business.

"What about the profits?"

"We will give it to you at the factory price. For the profit, a 30-70 split, we take 30%..."

Wang Dalin thought for a moment. "How are you handling your online business?"

"We are building our own platform, a mall, and the prices will be the same as offline! A uniform national price!"

Wang Dalin finally revealed a smile.

"How big is the gap between the factory price and the retail price?"

"Two times..."

"Then there's no problem. But as for the profits... let's do a 50-50 split! If we take too much, we won't feel at ease!"

Gao Yuan smiled. As for this Constant Temperature Clothing, he imported it from Future World, so the cost was effectively zero...

With Wanneng selling the goods for him, he was already earning quite a lot, but he hadn't expected Wang Dalin to concede another 20% of the profit.

It was just that Gao Yuan didn't know that Wang Dalin had researched Constant Temperature Clothing and was amazed by the black technology within it. With these technologies, Gao Yuan would rise sooner or later. If he took too much this time, he estimated that the opportunity for cooperation would end after just one time...

Now that he had conceded 20%, it seemed like a significant loss, but he had established a good beginning with Black Fish Technology.

Once the general framework of the cooperation was discussed, the specific details would be a matter for the subordinates...

Gao Yuan and Wang Dalin were both smiling, both feeling quite satisfied...

At this moment, Gao Yuan asked: "The Universal Cinema Circuit is also your property, right, Chairman Wang?"