Chapter 533: His eyes are so captivating.

Zheng Qian was truly excited.

This girl, no... this older sister, she might really be a genius.

The perspective she chose was very unique; she did not choose to start from the traditional Semiconductor Chip industry, but instead focused her attention more on the currently newest field of AI.

And if nothing unexpected happened, she must have started researching it long ago.

Before AI had completely risen, she had already begun working on it.

If it were not so, it would be impossible to achieve such accomplishments.

20 times...

Perhaps it really is possible to overtake on a bend.

At this moment, Zheng Qian realized that perhaps his choice to buy this Semiconductor Chip research institute was not something without any potential profit.

If it could really be researched successfully, and then he gave it to Jin Lu...

That would definitely give birth to an extremely lucrative industry.

[Beep—Beep—]

Professor Ji Muxi frowned and glanced at her phone, gritting her teeth in frustration, "Damn it, my dad is calling me again. Sorry, I have to excuse myself for a moment. Song Qingli, no matter who wants to invest, I need to conduct experiments immediately."

Bang! Professor Ji Muxi closed the door behind her; it was clear she was very angry.

"I guess it's her dad urging her to get married again."

Song Qingli explained awkwardly.

Zheng Qian responded with an awkward smile as well.

He tapped the armrest of his chair lightly, thought for a moment, and said seriously, "Hearing Professor Ji talk about this just now, I was finally able to confirm my decision from a moment ago.

I am setting no upper limit on my investment in this research institute. You can tell me what the current needs are, for example, what things need money, or what areas need my cooperation—the more, the better."

Zheng Qian's gaze was like a devil tempting someone to commit a sin.

Song Qingli subconsciously swallowed, her breathing became a bit rapid, and her cheeks even flushed slightly. His gaze... it was so aggressive! Good heavens... she had never seen such an overbearing gaze; it was... it was just like a devil...

If a person's gaze could speak, she had now accurately received Zheng Qian's signal.

That was—

Spend money, spend money for me, spend it hard, tell me how much you need!

"Hmm... the current industrial park is about to be requisitioned and is preparing for the auction process. The estimated total land price is around eight billion.

Of course, that eight billion is just for our part of the land; the authorities want to sell the entire park."

"Also, a lot of the equipment hasn't been updated, maintained, or serviced for a long time."

"Some can still be used, while others are already broken, just like the ones Professor Ji just broke... um, so this is also a very money-burning area. The rest would be personnel staffing and filling in gaps..."

"Anyway, if the park site issue can be resolved, then adding another ten billion..."

As Song Qingli spoke, she felt her confidence wavering.

Good heavens, why does the more I calculate, the more money it needs?

But the equipment Professor Ji needs is really expensive. It seems she also wants to get some kind of quantum computer; Song Qingli didn't know what that meant... but, that's probably how it is, right? And scientific research is a bottomless pit; money will just keep burning away.

"No problem."

Before Song Qingli could finish, Zheng Qian spoke up directly.

He waved his hand and stood up, saying, "These are not problems. I will leave the park auction matter directly to you. Just tell me specifically how much money is needed when the time comes, and I will immediately arrange for someone to allocate the funds. We might as well just buy the entire industrial park while we're at it.

And for any equipment needed, as long as it can be bought with money, just tell me."

"Even if it's something money can't buy, mention it to me, and I'll see if I can figure something out."

Song Qingli was stunned.

This... is this the power of capital?

Her breathing became even more rapid. This was tens of billions! He just said it so casually? This... this is truly too incredible, right? He isn't joking, is he? She only knew her senior was rich before, but she really didn't expect him to be this rich!

"Alright, that's all for now..."

Just as Zheng Qian was about to leave, the door was suddenly pushed open again.

A elderly man wearing a kung fu suit appeared, his eyes filled with sorrow. He slumped into a chair with a thud, as if all his spirit had drained away.

He looked as if he had just been crying; there were still tear stains on his dark cheeks as he lit a cigarette with trembling hands.

Taking a deep drag of the cigarette, he said, choked with emotion, "It's gone... it's all gone. They are going to dismantle everything.

My students... sigh, there's no other way. They have all left too... I understand. They had to leave; there are so many people at home to support, children to send to school, parents to care for, and they still have their own futures to strive for..."

"Go, just let them all go, sigh."

Although the old man wasn't crying now, Zheng Qian could feel his heart weeping.

Yes, in this situation, what else could be done?

He didn't blame those researchers for leaving at all. Facing almost certain unemployment, what else could they do if they didn't leave? Should they just wait for their whole families to starve?

They had all come here with hearts full of passion and lofty ideals.

In a research institute like this, the salary was pitifully low, barely equivalent to that of a white-collar worker in an average company.

But as long as they accepted invitations from large foreign companies, they would instantly get annual salaries of millions, several millions, or even tens of millions for some.

Tell me, if it were you, what would you choose?

No matter what choice you make, no one would blame you; this is the brutally honest reality.

They were all highly educated, top-tier talents who had been gilded abroad.

Compared to their classmates who went directly into business, their incomes were definitely far behind.

They probably never expected that after studying abroad for so long, this would be the result.

They probably feel too embarrassed to even attend alumni gatherings, right?

"Teacher Zhou, you don't have to be sad! This President Zheng, he was my senior in university, and this time he is prepared to acquire our research institute... No, not acquire, he is directly establishing his own Semiconductor Chip company and signing all of us!"

Song Qingli's expression was also quite excited. She gripped the old man's hand tightly, "He has already agreed, he can arrange the funding at any time, and he is also prepared to buy the entire industrial park! We... we can all stay! We don't have to move!"

Hm?

Teacher Zhou hurriedly turned his head.

He looked at Zheng Qian with eyes full of shock and uncertainty, completely unable to believe it.

"Your... senior? So young, can he really make decisions involving such a huge amount? Child, don't joke around. This is tens of billions, not a few hundred yuan. This really isn't a joking matter!"

"I'm not joking, sir."

"Not a single person will be left out; everyone will be able to stay. And I guarantee that the compensation provided will only be more than what is offered abroad, not less. The salaries for high-end researchers will be three times that of their peers in the industry abroad—no, let's make it five times. And..."