185: Chapter 185 Time to Get Down to Business

Zhang Shan was woken up in a daze. Upon hearing that a special task force was arriving immediately for an inspection, he had to get up and go to work against his will.

The special task force arrived remarkably quickly; they arrived right on Zhang Shan's heels just as he reached the company.

After some pleasantries, the leader of this special task force, a lieutenant general surnamed Zhang, spoke first: "General Manager Zhang, I have been ordered by the Chief to come and learn about your company's robots. I ask that you please enlighten us. The Chief is very concerned about this matter, and the state will not let you suffer any losses."

"General Zhang, since you've put it that way, I have no more concerns. Zhou Shen, please give General Zhang a detailed introduction."

Zhang Shan didn't really have any concerns to begin with; his Wealth Team was no joke.

Hearing General Zhang give him his word, he went along with it and immediately had Zhou Shen, the head of the robot team, give them a detailed presentation.

Aside from General Zhang, almost everyone else on his side were experts in robotics.

They had initially only wanted to come and verify the authenticity of the Robot Dancer, but when they heard Zhou Shen start to detail the technical specifications, their eyes went wide.

Immediately, like students in a lecture, they took out their notebooks and began to take notes.

Seeing the expressions on the faces of the experts he had brought along, General Zhang immediately realized the importance of the situation.

After gesturing to the guard behind him, he also began to listen intently.

Although he wasn't an expert in this field, he had a deep understanding of technology. Otherwise, the Chief wouldn't have sent him.

The guard saw the General's gesture and immediately ran out. He understood the General's meaning: this place was very important and required confidentiality.

Just as he stepped out, he encountered Shang Wu leading the security team, who were already patrolling the perimeter. As he brushed past Shang Wu, he felt a sense of extreme danger that was also somewhat familiar.

It was the keen intuition of encountering one's own kind. The guard was secretly shocked: 'Good grief, where did all these elite soldiers come from?'

He looked around and saw that there were no fewer than 20 people nearby, and every single one of them exuded the same aura. This Qingshan Group actually had such formidable security measures. Was this the kind of strength a company should have?

The guard's mind wandered as he walked outside and picked up an encrypted phone to call for backup. Although Qingshan Group's security measures were excellent, the General's orders had to be carried out.

Inside the conference room, General Zhang grew more and more alarmed as he listened, unlike the experts who were already immersed in the world of technology.

When he heard that the Robot Dancer utilized super batteries, super AI, and even Brain-Computer Interface technology, his expression became increasingly serious.

Any one of these technologies, if taken alone, was world-leading and could even cause a shift in the global landscape. Yet, you used so many super technologies just to serve as backup dancers for a few influencers? It was a complete waste of precious resources.

If these technologies were applied to the military... This... this... it was unthinkable. No, this matter was no longer something he could decide on his own; it had to be reported.

They had all underestimated this company they had never even heard of. It seemed the industrial investigation would have to continue. If a company like this could slip through the cracks, he didn't know what those people were doing.

Investigation Task Force: 'It was just established, just established, okay?'

"Engineer Zhou, pause for a moment. General Manager Zhang, forgive my bluntness, but is your company secure? Because the technologies Engineer Zhou just described are simply too important, I have to consider this carefully."

General Zhang looked at Zhang Shan with a serious expression. He had to be cautious; these technologies were simply too important to the nation.

Seeing General Zhang being so solemn, Zhang Shan also became serious. "I understand General Zhang's concerns, but please rest assured, there are no issues with our company's security. The Security Department has done quite well in this regard."

"Hmm, it is good that you have your own defenses, but relying solely on a security department is likely not enough. I have already dispatched personnel here. From now on, your company's security work will be handed over to them. You are all pillars of the nation, and we cannot afford any losses."

"Furthermore, I highly recognize your company's technical capabilities, but these technologies are too important; it is no longer something I can decide. Regarding how to cooperate with your company, I need to report back to the Chief. Due to the urgency of the matter, I ask that the experts stay here to learn more about the situation while I head back to the capital immediately."

General Zhang was decisive; after speaking, he bid farewell to Zhang Shan and the others and left immediately.

The guard, having just returned from his phone call, saw the General exit and immediately trotted over to report: "General, I have followed your orders and dispatched special forces from the theater to provide support."

"Hmm, very good. Xiao Li, I am returning to the capital first. You stay here. After the troops arrive, have them station themselves on-site to protect General Manager Zhang and his team. Do you understand?"

"Yes, I guarantee the mission will be accomplished."

Inside the conference room, seeing General Zhang leave in such a hurry, the experts looked at each other in confusion.

Zhou Shen looked at Zhang Shan, also feeling a bit bewildered. "Boss, so what do we do now..."

Zhang Shan looked at the experts opposite him, who were full of curiosity, and said with a smile: "Zhou Shen, why don't you take the experts on a tour first."

"Yes, Boss." Zhou Shen agreed, then looked at the experts and said: "Experts, let me take you on a tour. We can chat while we look around."

"Good, good, good. Engineer Zhou, that rotary structure you mentioned earlier..."

Watching the experts surround Zhou Shen with question after question, Zhang Shan walked out of the conference room with a smile.

The guard saw Zhang Shan walk out and immediately ran over: "General Manager Zhang, the General just told me to ensure your safety. Are you going out?"

"Yes, I'm heading home. You don't need to worry about my safety; they've got it covered." Zhang Shan said, pointing to Shang Wu and the others who had gathered around, then added: "The ones you need to protect are the technical experts inside; they are the most important."

The guard looked at the security team surrounding Zhang Shan and, feeling the aura they exuded, could only agree with Zhang Shan's assessment. With a group of people like this protecting General Manager Zhang, they really didn't need any extra protection.

"Very well, General Manager Zhang, you are right. Our people will be here shortly. Please instruct the others so that they don't scare the technical experts; that would be unfortunate."

"Alright. Shang Wu, give the instructions. Have the Security Department coordinate and cooperate with this brother." "Yes, Boss."

The next day. General Zhang returned with dark circles under his eyes, bringing the latest proposal for cooperation.

The official side would provide personnel, funding, and resources to co-develop all technologies with Qingshan Group. After satisfying military needs first, they could be developed for civilian use.

The civilian sector would be exclusively enjoyed by Qingshan Group; the official side would not only refrain from taking shares but would also provide protection and support.

After Zhang Shan reached an agreement with General Zhang, he didn't need to worry about the details anymore. He could just leave the rest for Mu Qingwan and the Wealth Team to handle.

He had wasted two days; it was time to get some real work done. The registration phase for Douyin's Group Streaming Star event had already begun; he needed to go take a look.