Because of Chen Fan's words, the atmosphere in the conference room fell into an inexplicable frenzy.
Zhou Xing's research took a long time, but no good news came out for a long time. Everyone had been impatient for a long time. This "system upgrade" suddenly uncovered a large number of "big rats", and everyone couldn't help but guess. One possibility is that all eyes are staring at the small robot standing behind Zhou Xing, with burning eyes.
"Mr. Zhou, have you developed artificial intelligence?"
"Mr. Zhou, is this artificial intelligence?"
"Mr. Zhou, is it it?"
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Zhou Wenhua, Yang Huahua, Lin Wei and others looked at Zhou Xing excitedly and asked impatiently.
"No, artificial intelligence is not that easy to create. I am mainly studying life extension biotechnology now." Zhou Xing looked at everyone and shook his head.
"But, what happened to the office system this time?" Chen Fan stared and asked unwillingly.
"Yes! Mr. Zhou, you didn't personally approve those approval items, right?" Yang Minghua looked at Zhou Xing and added.
There are various signs that only artificial intelligence can do. Why does Mr. Zhou deny it? Everyone looked at him with confusion.
"That's not artificial intelligence. Okay, don't dwell on this issue." Zhou Xing explained, interrupting everyone's questioning, and changed the subject: "While we are in today's meeting, let's talk about biological genes, and Arrangement of new energy projects.”
Hearing this, everyone perked up and were immediately diverted by Zhou Xing's words.
It has been nearly a year since the two newly established major projects of Xingyao Group, biogene and new energy. However, they have only heard their voices but not seen their effects. Zhou Xing has been engaged in scientific research and has no new technology support at all. Nothing can be accomplished by relying on them.
"Mr. Zhou, during this period, the group's investment in the power grid, acquisition of power plants, and establishment of charging piles is close to 45.2 billion. The coverage of charging piles in first- and second-tier cities across the country has reached 57%..." Lin Wei looked at Zhou Xinghui's report.
"Mr. Zhou, biogene project: completed the acquisition and integration of five biomaterials factories, invested 12.1 billion, established a biochemical production center, and acquired the listed company Dabang Biomaterials Co., Ltd.... The project is currently at a serious loss." Xie Liwu followed the report. .
"The speed is too busy. According to the original plan, you have to hurry up." Zhou Xing frowned, as if he was not satisfied with their progress.
Hearing this, Yang Minghua looked at Zhou Xing solemnly and reminded: "Mr. Zhou, biogene and new energy projects are like a bottomless pit, constantly devouring the group's profits. If there is no profit direction for a long time, it will seriously hinder the development of the group. ."
Zhou Xing nodded and smiled, looked at Yang Minghua with a deep look, and pointed out: "I know that the greater the investment now, the richer the harvest will be in the future. Don't care about the gains and losses in front of you."
Yang Minghua smiled bitterly and nodded. This was Zhou Xing's usual approach. To him, wasting time was more unacceptable than losing profits.
"Understood, Mr. Zhou!" Yang Minghua nodded and continued to report: "Affected by the contraction of overseas business, our group's profit continued to decline in the third quarter. This quarter's revenue may drop by 134.6 billion."
Zhou Xing frowned, looked at Yang Minghua and asked in confusion: "Huh? There is no way to save the decline in flying car sales?"
Hearing this, Yang Hua smiled bitterly and quickly explained: "Mr. Zhou, the price of Shadow Dancer is too high. The domestic market has begun to be saturated, and it is impossible to have the previous sales boom."
The Shadow Dancer sells for 10 million, and the rich who can buy it immediately buy it. Those who can't afford it will not buy it anyway. Except for a few individuals and companies who buy it to start rental business, the Shadow Dancer The sales trend will only continue to decrease.
"Well, the meeting is over. Give me the development materials for mid- to low-end flying cars." Zhou Xing nodded and ordered.
Hearing this, Yang Minghua perked up and responded impatiently: "Okay, Chairman."
The design work of mid- to low-end flying cars is progressing extremely slowly in the hands of technical experts. If Zhou Xing intervenes in the development, a good result may be achieved in less than a month.
Zhou Xing nodded and looked at the others questioningly.
Chen Fan quickly reported to Zhou Xinghui: "Mr. Zhou, affected by the Bay Island incident, the number of overseas users of the virtual game 'Civilization and War' has dropped by nearly 700,000. The virtual network platform has continued to discuss disputes, which has slowed down the progress of the virtual platform construction..."
Zhou Xing frowned slightly and instructed: "Well, the discussion will be handled by relevant agencies. It is inconvenient for us to intervene. We will continue to follow up on other tasks."
"Mr. Zhou, the rental and sales of freezing dormancy projects are normal. At present, Okura, Ninghe, Xisu... etc. have established a total of eleven freezing dormant cabin placement bases. Currently, the number of hibernating users has reached: 5.9 million, and user demand is strong." Lin Wei looked at Zhou Xing's report.
Hearing this, Zhou Xing nodded and said with satisfaction: "Very good. Speed up the construction of dormant bases and strive to have over 10 million users next year."
"I understand, Mr. Zhou, but recently many overseas biological scientists have pointed their fingers at us, creating controversy and accusing us of destroying humanity and the earth." Lin Wei looked at Zhou Xing and said with an ugly expression.
Zhou Xing frowned, with an ugly look on his face. He naturally understood the meaning of Lin Wei's words.
If there are still frozen dormancy projects that continue to expand indefinitely, and when life extension biotechnology is born, the earth's limited resources will be far from being able to satisfy the infinitely expanding population. By then, humans will definitely explode the earth. Therefore, the freezing project and the life extension gene project will In the eyes of many scientists and politicians around the world, these are technologies that undermine the continuation of humankind.
However, upgrading the intermediate-level scientists and the Earth Group's population is a hard requirement, so the freezing project and life-extending biotechnology must not be stopped.
Zhou Xing thought for a moment, looked at Lin Wei and nodded: "Understood! I will find a way to solve this matter as soon as possible."
A trace of disappointment flashed in Lin Wei's eyes. In her eyes, although the freezing project satisfied most people's hope of extending their lives, it was contrary to the human cycle of life and death and ethical morals. She hoped that Zhou Xing could face the reality and stop this project.
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The meeting continued, and everyone continued to report to Zhou Xing on the operation status of various projects of the group.
Time flew by, and more than two hours passed in the blink of an eye.
With a "clang", the closed door of the conference room opened, and everyone gathered around Zhou Xing, leaving the conference room one by one with tired faces.
After everyone left, Zhou Wenhua blocked Zhou Xing's way.
"Uncle? Are you okay? I'm rushing to the laboratory." Zhou Xing looked at Zhou Wenhua and said apologetically.
Zhou Wenhua ignored it. He pointed at the little robot following Zhou Xing and asked curiously: "Xiao Xing, why does this little guy keep following you?"
"It's called Xiaozhi, and he is also my child. He will be the baby's playmate in the future." Zhou Xing touched Zhou Xiaozhi's head and introduced.
Hearing this, Zhou Xiaozhi raised his head, his small metal face flashing with a human expression, as if it was like, love, gratitude... very complicated.
"Hey! Such a cute Xiaozhi." Zhou Wenhua looked at Zhou Xiaozhi's face in surprise and exclaimed.
"Uncle, I'm leaving now. Let's chat another day when we have time." Zhou Xing smiled and said goodbye.
"Okay!" Zhou Wenhua nodded helplessly.
As soon as Zhou Wenhua finished speaking, Zhou Xing couldn't wait to turn around and leave, and the little robot quickly followed behind with two short legs.
At this moment, Zhou Xiaozhi suddenly looked back at Zhou Wenhua and grinned.
"Damn it, is it smiling?" Zhou Wenhua, who was watching Zhou Xing leave, was stunned when he saw the little robot's smile.