Chapter 306 - 283: A Certain Big Shot Can Definitely Handle It
Chapter 306: Chapter 283: A Certain Big Shot Can Definitely Handle It
"President Ye, there’s something I’m not sure if I should bring up..."
In the office, Zhu Yun frowned slightly, a hint of hesitation on her face.
"What is it?" Ye Ling asked.
"The technology has been confirmed to be real, but..." Zhu Yun sighed. "I think we’re going to run into major trouble with the company registration and patent application."
The implications of this chip technology were simply too massive, even for a 7nm chip!
After all, no high-tech company in the country had ever developed a high-end chip before. Even for something as ancient and outdated as 14nm chips, very few were capable of independent production.
This just went to show how desolate Xia Country’s chip industry had become...
Why did all the experts on the forums say the chip industry was a dead end?
It was because Xia Country truly had no companies at the forefront of the chip industry!
And now, even though Hua Deyun had the technology, he was bound to face immense resistance if he tried to file for an international patent.
The source of that resistance would, of course, be the overseas financial consortiums.
After all, Xia Country’s high-tech companies had always been suppressed, but now, Ye Ling was about to shatter that status quo!
Pioneers always face the greatest resistance. That was a law as old as time.
"I have a plan," Ye Ling said, waving his hand dismissively.
He had actually already considered the problem Zhu Yun brought up.
’It’s true, securing a patent for such a technology all by myself is unrealistic...’
’But I know one powerhouse who definitely can!’
...
After returning home from Shengding Group, Ye Ling sat on the sofa and dialed a number saved in his phone as "Father-in-law"!
That’s right!
The powerhouse Ye Ling had in mind was Ning Tianliang. As the Chairman of Ning International, his influence was immeasurably greater than Ye Ling’s.
Ye Ling had already mentioned the chip business to him back when they were in Jiangyou...
"Uncle, have you made it to Pingjiang?" Ye Ling asked.
"We’re here," Ning Tianliang replied, then chuckled. "You rascal. You just get back to Modu and you’re already calling me. You must need something, huh?"
"You’ve found me out."
Ye Ling didn’t deny it and got straight to the point. "Well, about that matter I discussed with you before... it’s done. The only issue now is the company registration and patent application..."
"What!?"
An exclamation of shock came from the other end of the line, Ning Tianliang’s voice filled with astonishment and delight. "Are you talking about *that*?"
"Yes, the very same one we discussed in Jiangyou," Ye Ling replied with a soft chuckle.
"This kid..."
Ning Tianliang calmed himself, his eyes narrowing slightly. "As long as your technology is solid, I can handle the patent application for you."
"That’s fantastic."
Ye Ling breathed a silent sigh of relief.
’If even Ning Tianliang couldn’t handle it, I’d be in real trouble.’
"I’ve already met with your father. I was planning to head back to Jiangyou tomorrow, but... how about this: I’ll come to Modu tomorrow so we can discuss this in detail," Ning Tianliang decided on the spot.
"Great. In that case, I will await your esteemed arrival, Uncle," Ye Ling said teasingly.
"Hmph! If you dare treat Xiaoxi badly, don’t blame me for what comes next," Ning Tianliang snorted before hanging up without another word.
"Was that Xiaoling on the phone?" Tang Jing asked from her seat nearby.
"Yes... You head back to Jiangyou tomorrow. I need to go to Modu alone to handle something," Ning Tianliang said with a nod, a corner of his mouth lifting into a smile. "I really didn’t expect this kid to bring me so many surprises."
As a business magnate, Ning Tianliang’s understanding of the chip industry was naturally far deeper than the average person’s. He understood its immense value perfectly!
Seeing his expression, a flicker of curiosity appeared in Tang Jing’s eyes. She was clearly wondering what could have caused such a drastic shift in her husband’s attitude.
She didn’t know anything about the chip business... In this respect, Ning Ruoxi clearly took after her mother; she would never deliberately pry into such important matters.
...
「Meanwhile, in Modu.」
Ye Ling went into the kitchen. Seeing Ning Ruoxi preparing dinner, he walked up behind her and wrapped his arms around her.
"Don’t."
Sensing his presence, Ning Ruoxi shot him a playful glare. "I’m making dinner!"
"I’ll just hold you while you cook. It won’t get in your way."
A mischievous smile tugged at Ye Ling’s lips.
"Hmph!"
Ning Ruoxi let out a soft huff. Feeling his hands begin to wander, she quickly pushed him away. "Go on, get out of here," she said with feigned annoyance. "Don’t get in my way."
The curve of Ye Ling’s lips deepened. Not the least bit annoyed, he simply turned and sat down at the table, waiting for his dinner like a king.
It was a simple meal of three dishes and a soup, but it felt incredibly warm and comforting.
"Your cooking is delicious," Ye Ling praised as he ate.
"Hmph hmph!"
Ning Ruoxi rolled her eyes at him playfully, but inwardly, she was delighted by his praise.
’To others, cooking might be a chore, but for Ning Ruoxi, it was a pleasure.’
’Being able to cook dinner for the one she loved was its own form of happiness!’
...
「The next day.」
Around eleven in the morning, Ye Ling received a call from Ning Tianliang, who announced that he had arrived in Modu.
"Uncle, I’ve already booked a private room at the Drunken Immortal Inn. Let’s meet there," Ye Ling said as soon as the call connected.
"Alright," Ning Tianliang replied.
With a tacit understanding, neither of them mentioned the chip. They were worried the call might be monitored, which could lead to unnecessary trouble.
Ye Ling hung up the phone and drove directly to the Drunken Immortal Inn.
Since this was a serious business meeting, Ye Ling didn’t bring Ning Ruoxi, and Ning Tianliang had also sent Tang Jing back to Jiangyou ahead of him.
"Uncle." Ye Ling had just arrived at the Drunken Immortal Inn, and Ning Tianliang was arriving at the exact same time. He greeted him immediately.
"Impressive, kid. You actually managed to get a table at the Drunken Immortal Inn," Ning Tianliang said with a chuckle. "From what I hear, this place is booked solid for the next three months."
Ever since their drinking contest, Ning Tianliang’s attitude toward Ye Ling had been steadily improving. This chip incident, in particular, had made him see the young man in a completely new light.
As a result, he was gradually forgetting that this was the man who had stolen his precious daughter.
"I own this restaurant. Uncle, next time you’re in Modu, just give me a call," Ye Ling said with a soft laugh.
"The Drunken Immortal Inn is yours?"
Ning Tianliang stared, stunned. His gaze was filled with even more curiosity. "I really can’t seem to figure you out."
"This way, this way. Uncle, you must not have eaten lunch yet. This one’s on me." Ye Ling didn’t dwell on the subject and led the way to the private room.
Ning Tianliang understood that Ye Ling didn’t want to elaborate, so he didn’t press the issue. They moved on from the topic with a mutual, unspoken understanding.
"I’ve wanted to come to the Drunken Immortal Inn several times, but could never get a table. I’ll have to take you to the cleaners this time," Ning Tianliang said with a light snort.
Clearly, even though the older man’s opinion of Ye Ling had changed, he was still a little sore about him stealing his precious daughter.
"Haha, no problem," Ye Ling said with a wave of his hand, passing a tablet to Ning Tianliang. "Uncle, please, you order first."
"Don’t mind if I do."
Ning Tianliang chuckled, not standing on ceremony as he took the tablet to order.
’In fact, he was very satisfied with how Ye Ling handled this.’
’The Drunken Immortal Inn belonged to Ye Ling, so logically, he should be more familiar with the menu... But Ye Ling hadn’t simply taken charge and ordered for them. He had let him order first.’
’It was a small but important detail of etiquette!’
’When ordering food, one should always let their elders or superiors order first.’
"That’s all for me," Ning Tianliang said after ordering a few dishes and passing the tablet back to Ye Ling.
Ye Ling glanced at Ning Tianliang’s order: a cheese-baked Australian lobster, a stir-fried lobster with three types of onions, plus a few side dishes.
So he added a grouper and some hairy crabs.
Since it was just the two of them, four main courses should be more than enough.
Considering Ning Tianliang might have to drive back to Jiangyou in the afternoon, he didn’t order red wine, but chose a non-alcoholic sparkling drink instead.
"Uncle, I added a grouper and some hairy crabs. For drinks, I chose a non-alcoholic sparkling beverage. We have peach and grape, which would you prefer?"
Ye Ling looked up and asked.
"I’ll have the peach," Ning Tianliang said.
"Alright."
Ye Ling nodded, tapped a few things on the tablet, and handed it to the server.
Once the server had left the room, Ye Ling turned to Ning Tianliang.
"Uncle, the cameras and listening devices in this room have all been deactivated. We can speak freely," Ye Ling explained.
’He had chosen the Drunken Immortal Inn precisely because it was his own territory, and therefore, completely secure!’
’He was well aware that walls had ears. If they were anywhere else, there was no guarantee their conversation wouldn’t be overheard.’
Ning Tianliang nodded, a flicker of approval in his gaze as he looked at Ye Ling.
’In truth, he had been observing Ye Ling from the moment he entered the room. The young man’s conduct was impressive and put him completely at ease!’
’From letting him order first to forgoing wine because he knew he had to drive...’
’Setting everything else aside, Ye Ling’s thoughtfulness alone was worthy of praise.’