The stars are like the sea and the lake is like a mirror.
The girl's voice rang out across the distant radio waves that connected the two people. "Tell me about it. I want to see if you believe it or not."
Cheng Ran then told who the people in the room behind him were, and that they had just been drinking wine and chatting together.
Jiang Hongshao laughed over there, her voice bringing a charming touch to the mountain breeze and the night, "I believe it, okay... Then have you asked him if there are any aliens in Area 51?"
Cheng Ran wondered if they were in sync. "I asked him, and guess what he said. He just pointed to the top of his head and said that humans are not the only intelligent life in the universe. I understand. After all, the decryption period has not passed, so we can't be too straightforward."
There was silence for a moment.
Jiang Hongshao asked, "…Is it true?"
Cheng Ran smiled and said, "I am now in Mount Emei, at the State Guesthouse. I also walked along the path that you and I walked along that year, but it is closed today and no car can go up. In front of me is a lake, and not far away is the venue of the Shushan Sword Contest. We have to wait until tomorrow."
Jiang Hongshao took a deep breath and said, "You are really great."
This was the woman's heartfelt praise.
It's just like what I said when I saw him drawing the orbit of Comet Hale-Bopp from behind the isolation wall, "You are great!" The context and mood of both phases are the same. It is about knowing that even in adversity, he will not compromise or give up, and will do something unexpected.
But this time, the situation was completely different, and seemed even more shocking.
Jiang Hongshao asked, "Is there anything else I can do for you?" When the Guoxin incident broke out, facing the doubts about Cheng Ran, Jiang Hongshao went directly to the United States with Li Yun. The aunt and niece worked together to dig out a lot of details about Chen Yue, such as a research and development company registered in a residential area without factories and laboratories, and various doubts that his research and work were not directly related to embedded chips. But now she didn't know what else she could do for him, but there was one thing she knew, that is, as long as he asked.
"You and your aunt's investigation in the United States has been a great help. If they hadn't adopted a ban, this alone would have been enough to open up a big gap. It's enough."
Cheng Ran said, "Regarding Qin Xizhen's matter, I helped her and she returned the favor. The rumors outside now are largely deliberate attacks."
"I know..." Jiang Hongshao said over there, "Yu Xiao told me about your past. She is a very remarkable woman. I admire her very much."
Cheng Ran said, "There are many things I want to tell you, but I can't finish them all at once."
Jiang Hongshao said softly, "It's okay, you can take your time, we still have a lot of time."
Cheng Ran nodded, "Yes, very long. For the rest of my life."
The starry sky is brilliant. Although we can't see anyone, it seems just as brilliant when we think about it.
But the woman's voice still came from the microphone, "There are still many things that cannot be predicted. Maybe one day I will be old and you will not want to see me. Maybe one day we will not want to be together and will separate. It is easy to book the future, as if it is a matter of course. As time goes by and the distance grows, the passion fades and there is no passion. Many things cannot withstand the ravages of time, so in order to deal with such cruel things, we have to live every day as if we were meeting for the first time."
Cheng Ran deliberately sighed, "Is there really such a person?"
"Yes, yes, look here, how will you know if you don't try?" Jiang Hongshao waved in the air in the afternoon sunshine of the garden, attracting the attention of people around her.
"You'll know it when you meet it." Cheng Ran smiled.
Jiang Hongshao also smiled, "You'll know when you meet me."
Then she said, "Cheng Ran, no matter what happens between us in the future... I met you in the mountains and seas that year, and I have never regretted it."
…
The waves of fate are always like this, revealing mountains in twists and turns, and breaking through the sea in ups and downs.
Those waves that are pushing and pulling countless people are converging, colliding, and stirring up the brightest light of this era.
After drinking in the executive lounge and listening to many stories and gossips from people he knew, Zhang Yu was also using the drinking party at the conference to calm down his shocked mood after learning that Cheng Ran was the behind-the-scenes boss who invested in their Huazhang Software.
After that day, Zhang Yu took a long time to come back to his senses, and then he sorted out the whole process, and had to accept the fact that it was Cheng Ran who invested in him behind the scenes. This incident still made Zhang Yu angry, but he still couldn't completely dislike Cheng Ran.
After all, if he knew that Cheng Ran was planning to invest in him, he would definitely refuse immediately because of his temper and noble character. He was not a beggar, so he would only think of this as alms. Even Li Yun would never give him alms back then, and he would never compromise on such a thing that despised himself.
But facts are the criterion for testing everything. The plans that Cheng Ran came up with, the plans that were rejected time and time again and he revised them with gnashing teeth and scolding the capitalists countless times, the donations that Cheng Ran made to the Shicun Primary School under a pseudonym after making money, and then the conquest of clients one by one, the steady pulse of the market, and the past that didn't matter if he lost and pushed forward again, the business he created, the people who depended on him, and the group of subordinates he gathered, all made him find a new direction in his life and had more ties, so he was full of gratitude to that "Chen Lei" in his heart.
Some things are indeed like this. If you just think about it, you will easily get stuck in a dead end. But only when you do it yourself, your experience and understanding will be elevated to a higher level, and things that you could not have thought of before and your heart knots will probably be solved.
Looking back now, Cheng Ran was optimistic about his talent, but knew that the relationship between the two was very strained, so he used this method to cooperate with him to create a business.
After thinking this through, he understood Cheng Ran's painstaking efforts. Of course, as an elder and former teacher, Zhang Yu still had some face that he couldn't get back, so he had been thinking about how to face Cheng Ran during this period.
Of course, after the relationship between the two partners was exposed, Zhang Yu did feel that he had to shoulder more of Cheng Ran’s burden now.
Therefore, regarding the Guoxin incident, the slander that Cheng Ran is facing and the scandal with the little queen Qin Xizhen are giving Zhang Yu a headache.
Today in the executive lounge, Zhang Yu was paying attention to what people were talking about. Of course, in addition to the current Shushan Sword Contest, they also talked about the USTC's national chip. In short, there were mixed reviews about Chen Yue. Some believed that he had developed the national chip, while others suspected that he had indeed stolen the technology. After all, Cheng Ran was only in USTC, and the status and power of both parties were unequal, so academic encroachment and oppression were inevitable.
And when Zhang Yu asked about people's opinions on Cheng Ran, it was despair. Many people were jealous and envious, and almost all male compatriots were united in their hatred of the enemy. They were overwhelmed by the one-sided public opinion on the Internet.
After all, the power of the phrase "a crime for possessing a treasure" is here. It can make Qin Xizhen, who has rarely been involved in scandals, fall into trouble. In addition, the outside world has been accusing her of "a pretty boy who cheats money and sex" and other personal and moral accusations. Don't underestimate the storm that Qin Xizhen, the title of "Queen of Heaven", can stir up. It is not an exaggeration to say that it has affected both at home and abroad.
However, facing those blushing and angry people, Zhang Yu thought again and again and was ready to say that it was not as the rumors said. After all, Cheng Ran was the top scorer in science, and he had also set up a team at USTC. There were a few bosses who were said to be from Shanxi and came to invest with money. They were black and had rough skin and aura. He narrowed his eyes and said a few words, "If this guy was in our place, he would at least be bought out and have one leg left..."
He shut his mouth just in time.
Soon, people said that Cheng Ran was a swindler, and that Cheng Feiyang, under the shadow of his father, had publicly stated that his shares were very small, and that he would not give his shares to his son, and that his son would not take over. Therefore, Cheng Ran could not inherit the family business and could only resort to crooked means. Zhang Yu was ready to speak again, and wanted to directly state that Cheng Ran was his partner and major shareholder of Huazhang Software. Although the wealth of Huazhang Software was exposed, compared with Qin Xizhen's achievements and career, it was also a small witch compared to a big witch, and it was impossible to wash away the suspicion of relying on other female stars, but at least he could say a few fair words with his own face.
Someone else spoke up, "Boss Ma has invited Mr. Jin Yong to come here. It is said that those Internet tycoons are chatting in Mr. Jin's room. In Jin Yong's mind, this is the guy Yin Zhiping who defiled Xiao Long Nu. There are so many 'heroes' at the Shushan Sword Contest today. If you bring this guy here, he will definitely be stabbed to death by thousands of swords!"
Zhang Yu swallowed the words that were about to come out of his mouth.
It was feeling depressing anyway, so he looked around and decided to leave and have some rest early so as not to think about these bad things. But just as he was about to get up and look outside, he suddenly saw Cheng Ran pushing open the side door of the corridor on the other side of the hollow artistic wood carving wall of the lounge and walking into the hotel lobby.
After coming out of the presidential suite in the VIP building with a long chat with Clinton, Old Clinton wanted to rest. Boss Ma went to the venue to deal with the details of tomorrow's conference. Cheng Qi sent a text message to Cheng Ran, saying that he was in Mr. Cha's room and asked him to come over to chat, so Cheng Ran came over from the corridor and happened to meet Zhang Yu who was just about to leave.
Zhang Yu hurriedly said goodbye to the people around him, pulled out a chair, walked around the crowded lounge, and rushed out, calling out to Cheng Ran.
"Why are you here?" But Zhang Yu immediately realized, "Your brother Cheng Qi, your brother called you here?"
Cheng Ran was stunned for a moment, then nodded.
Zhang Yu was so anxious, thinking, what time has come? It's urgent! He couldn't help but said hurriedly, "The Guoxin incident hasn't been resolved yet, why are you here for this conference? There are so many media reporters at the venue today, I'm afraid there will be no news, you're just delivering it to the door, right? By the way, where do you live, with your brother?"
Cheng Ran said, "I have a separate room."
Zhang Yu nodded, "Where are you going now, back to your room?"
Cheng Ran said truthfully, "Mr. Cha is in the room. I'll go meet him. After all, I grew up reading his books..."
"Did your brother ask you to go?" Zhang Yu stopped him. "Your brother is such a jerk, he's just causing trouble! Mr. Cha is the focus. If you go there today and get targeted and exposed, you'll be in big trouble. Don't you think the current situation is not big enough? I heard someone say today that they want to break your legs about your matter with Qin Xizhen! Don't go. Either live in the same room with me, or I'll take you home. Don't go out today. Don't check what's going on..."
Seeing Zhang Yu's determined look, Cheng Ran nodded, "Okay..."
"Where did you go just now? Running around?"
"I went out...to the bathroom."
"I see you just can't stay in the room and keep walking around. Go back, go back!"
Cheng Ran said helplessly, "Then go back... and go to bed early?"
Zhang Yu was gloomy and unhappy, "Go to bed early! You have to pay attention to your personal safety now! Don't be careless. You said you and Qin Xizhen, what's that matter..."
Zhang Yu heaved a sigh of relief only after he pushed Cheng Ran into the room... He felt that he had to keep an eye on Cheng Ran from now on, and he couldn't be exposed in this sword-fighting competition. Fortunately, there are still very few photos of Cheng Ran in the media reports. People who know his name are now in a state of confusion, but no one knows what kind of person he is or what he looks like.
As long as you hide well, you probably won't get your legs broken or be stabbed to death by thousands of swords.