Rebirth of Hong Kong Island, leading the technology war

Chapter 589 A Nepotism Case? Professor Zhao Personally Steps In: He's a Tech Guru Invited by the Science Department

Hu Jiangshan said, "Comrade reporter, is this important?"

"Of course this is very important. We are journalists, here to report on this technical exchange meeting. We want to understand things more clearly and need to know the details of each person."

Hu Jiangshan nodded: "Alright, I'm just an ordinary participant, I don't have any special status."

"As far as I know, the attendees are mostly technical personnel, aerospace experts, and engineers. Which type of attendee are you?"

"You can think of me as an aerospace expert."

"Aerospace expert? May I ask where you're from?"

“I’m from Hong Kong Island.”

Hu Jiangshan smiled slightly, not minding the reporters asking a few more questions; it wouldn't hurt him.

However, Hu Jiangshan wasn't stupid. He knew that the reporter in front of him had just been with Zhao Haitao and Deng Dapeng, so he had to be a little more wary.

Cao Bing laughed: "You're from Hong Kong Island. Does Hong Kong Island have aerospace experts? That's quite novel. Don't misunderstand, I've never heard of any technology-related products from Hong Kong Island."

"Comrade reporter, you are ignorant. Hong Kong Island also has a technology industry, although it is not strong, it has the necessary ones."

Cao Bing was clearly skeptical, saying, "But you don't seem like someone in the tech field; you seem more like someone in business."

Hu Jiangshan said calmly, "Does it matter? No matter what I do, I'm a participant. It doesn't make a difference, does it?"

"No difference, of course no difference. By the way, I just heard that you went to West Lake and went boating. Is that true?"

"Yes, why? Are you also interested in this, reporter?"

"Of course I care. All of you experts have come from afar to attend the meeting and visit West Lake. I'd really like to know what your thoughts are on West Lake."

"It's a really beautiful place, it lives up to its reputation."

"that's it?"

Yes, that's all.

Cao Bing asked, "So, were you rowing by yourself, or was someone with you?"

Hu Jiangshan glanced at Cao Bing, thinking that this guy was indeed here to gather information, but Hu Jiangshan didn't care.

"It's so boring to be alone, so I went boating with my girlfriend."

Is your girlfriend coming to Hangzhou with you?

"Yes, we came together. It's a rare opportunity to come to Hangzhou, a beautiful tourist city, so of course my girlfriend had to come along."

“I’m curious, I heard that your girlfriend looks a lot like a big star.”

"Thank you, my girlfriend will be very happy to hear that."

Cao Bing asked, "Could I meet your girlfriend? I'd like to interview her and ask her about her impressions of Hangzhou."

Hu Jiangshan said casually, "No need. My girlfriend is rather introverted and shy, there's no need to interview her. If you have any questions, just ask me."

Cao Bing said, "Okay, I'd like to know what achievements or awards you've received as an aerospace expert?"

Hu Jiangshan said casually, "No, do aerospace experts need to obtain those things?"

Cao Bing raised an eyebrow: "Huh? Not necessary? If you haven't achieved anything, how can you be called an aerospace expert? At the very least, you should have published papers in some important journals, right?"

Hu Jiangshan waved his hand: "No, not at all."

"I'm being blunt, please don't take offense, but then you probably wouldn't qualify as an aerospace expert."

Hu Jiangshan smiled slightly: "If I can't be considered an aerospace expert, then the question is, why were I invited to participate in this aerospace technology exchange meeting?"

"That's possible..."

Cao Bing originally wanted to say that it might be a case of passing off inferior goods as superior ones, but as a veteran in the media industry, he certainly couldn't say anything too harsh, as that would offend people and wouldn't do him any good; he might even suffer a backlash.

So Cao Bing said, "How would I know? That's why I need to ask you. I'm looking for the answer from you, Mr. Hu. Please don't misunderstand. I'm not questioning your eligibility to attend the conference. I just want to find out the composition of the participants in this technical exchange activity so that I can write a better article. Don't you agree? Of course, if you don't want to help me, that's fine too. I can ask other people."

Hu Jiangshan said casually, "Okay, then go ask someone else. I'll continue eating. I haven't eaten much while chatting with you."

"Oh, okay, then you eat first."

Cao Bing didn't hesitate and sat back down.

Deng Dapeng and Zhao Haitao were both very nervous.

Deng Dapeng hurriedly asked, "How is it? Lao Cao, have you found out anything? Who exactly is this kid? Has he admitted to being with Chen Yifei?"

Cao Bing said calmly, "Why are you in such a hurry? It's not that easy to handle. This guy is very shrewd. He insists that the person he's with isn't Chen Yifei, but his girlfriend. What can you do? We can only try to find out what he's thinking indirectly."

Cao Bing's words made a lot of sense, and Deng Dapeng and Zhao Haitao both agreed.

Deng Dapeng suddenly said, "That's right, maybe Chen Yifei really is his girlfriend. They are the same person, and he wasn't lying."

Cao Bing was speechless for a moment.

Deng Dapeng realized he had said something pointless.

The key issue isn't whether Chen Yifei is that person's girlfriend, but whether that guy surnamed Hu admits to having a one-night stand with Chen Yifei.

Zhao Haitao said, "So what do we do now? Isn't there any way to find Chen Yifei by starting with him?"

"Don't rush. I'll ask someone I know about this kid. I think his identity isn't so simple. He's probably someone connected to some big shot."

"Those with connections? There are people with connections attending this kind of technical conference?"

"Where are there no people without connections? Of course there are. It's about getting seniority and becoming a familiar face. In the aerospace industry, although technical skills play a big role, connections are still an important factor. If your connections are strong enough, you can still get a lot of benefits."

The others wholeheartedly agreed, but Cao Bing was clearly more knowledgeable and experienced.

Cao Bing picked up his phone, about to make a call, when he suddenly looked up, his eyes lighting up. He said, "Oh, the big boss is here! No need to make a call, it's more appropriate to ask this big boss!"

"Huh? Which big shot?"

Everyone looked towards the restaurant entrance and, sure enough, saw someone enter.

The man was quite old, probably in his sixties or seventies. Although he was dressed simply, he couldn't hide his scholarly air and looked very dignified. He must be a big shot among big shots, most likely a scholar, scientist, or professor.

That's right, that person is Professor Zhao Ruijing.

Cao Bing immediately stood up and went to greet Zhao Ruijing.

To be honest, Cao Bing has many connections and a wide network of relationships, and he has known Zhao Ruijing for a long time.

Cao Bing was, after all, a journalist, and he inevitably interviewed many important figures. The two had communicated many times, so they became quite familiar with each other over time.

Although Zhao Ruijing isn't the type of person who likes to cultivate relationships, if you become acquainted with her, she'll still offer some assistance; after all, everyone has to deal with social niceties.

Cao Bing said, "Professor Zhao, I knew you were coming, but I didn't have a chance to greet you at the meeting. I'm so sorry!"

Zhao Ruijing waved her hand and said with a smile, "It's okay, this is just a greeting, it's the same anytime."

"Professor Zhao, are you here for a meal? Or for coffee? Why don't you sit here with me..." Zhao Ruijing waved her hand: "No, no need, I'm here to see someone."

Cao Bing asked curiously, "Professor Zhao, who are you looking for? I'll help you find them."

"It's okay, it's okay, I can find him myself. You don't know him anyway."

"I don't know him?"

Cao Bing's eyes darted around. The person Zhao Ruijing had found must be someone important, someone with connections.

"Professor Zhao, how about I..."

Zhao Ruijing seemed quite anxious and said, "It's okay, it's alright, I can find it myself."

Just then, Zhao Ruijing's eyes lit up, and she exclaimed, "Ah, over there! I found it!"

"Huh? Where?"

Before Cao Bing could react, Zhao Ruijing had already strode over.

Cao Bing was somewhat bewildered.

The person Zhao Ruijing is looking for seems to be Hu Jiangshan.

Zhao Ruijing walked up to Hu Jiangshan and greeted him with a smile.

Hu Jiangshan looked surprised, immediately stood up, shook hands and exchanged pleasantries with Zhang Ruijing, and then the two sat down facing each other.

Cao Bing looked puzzled. Why would such a powerful figure as Zhao Ruijing talk to a young man?

As a veteran media professional, Cao Bing is experienced, good at judging people, and also good at understanding interpersonal relationships.

Moreover, judging from Zhao Ruijing's expression, it didn't seem like she was looking for a student or junior, but rather like she was treating a friend.

As a reporter, Cao Bing had one advantage: he was extremely thick-skinned. So he went over and took the initiative to talk to Zhao Ruijing.

"Professor Zhao, may I ask who this gentleman is...?"

Zhao Ruijing didn't mind and introduced him as Mr. Hu Jiangshan.

Cao Bing was stunned: "Boss Hu? He's the boss?"

"That's right, he runs a space launch site and is a big boss from Hong Kong."

"Hong Kong Island? The Hong Kong Space Launch Site?"

Zhao Ruijing nodded.

Cao Bing was shocked. It was one thing for this young man surnamed Hu to be from Hong Kong, but he was actually the owner of the Hong Kong Space Launch Center.

How did the terms "Hong Kong Island" and "space launch site" become related?

This is incredible!
But he just said he was an aerospace expert, so it seems he was lying. That makes him a nepotism hire.

Could it be someone connected to Zhao Ruijing? Did Zhao Ruijing use his connections at the space agency to invite this Mr. Hu over?

Also, if he were a big boss in Hong Kong, then it would be quite normal for him to be with Chen Yifei.

A boss of that size wouldn't date an ordinary girl; she must be at least a top-tier wealthy person or someone of high status.

But it's clearly not normal for Zhao Ruijing to talk to a big boss and act so friendly.

Zhao Ruijing is a very upright person in academia; he is not the kind of person who is opportunistic or greedy for money.

Could it be that Zhao Ruijing is hiding her true identity very well?

Hu Jiangshan said, "Professor Zhao, I just chatted with him. He's a journalist, right?"

"Yes, he is reporter Cao. He is quite experienced. I have met him a few times and we have become familiar with each other."

Cao Bing couldn't help but say, "Mr. Hu, you just said you were an aerospace expert, and I didn't quite believe it. I knew it! You don't look like someone who does technical research and development; you look like a big boss."

It's unclear whether Cao Bing's words were meant to be sarcastic or complimentary.

Zhao Ruijing laughed: "Reporter Cao, don't think that just because he's a big boss he doesn't understand aerospace technology. His skills are top-notch."

"Huh? His top-notch skills... do you mean aerospace technology?"

"Yes, of course it's aerospace technology. Otherwise, Mr. Hu wouldn't have been invited to this aerospace technology exchange meeting. By the way, he wasn't invited by the space agency, but by the Ministry of Science."

Cao Bing was shocked when he heard this, his eyes almost popping out of their sockets.

"Invited by the Science Department? Then you must be quite an impressive person."

It's important to know that the Science Department is a level higher than the Space Administration, and its status can be considered top-tier.

The fact that Mr. Hu was invited by the Ministry of Science means that he is no ordinary businessman.

Moreover, Hu Jiangshan comes from Hong Kong Island, so his aura is even greater.

It's not that the people of Hong Kong Island are anything special; it's mainly because the environment there is quite unique. The fact that they are valued by the country means they are trusted, which means they are likely to be given important positions by the country in the future.

However, Zhao Ruijing just said that Hu Jiangshan is also a technical expert with top-notch aerospace technology, which is debatable.

Hu Jiangshan is so young, how could he possibly have such high technical skills? It's probably just Zhao Ruijing saying some flattering things.

No, no, Zhao Ruijing has always disdained such social niceties, and Cao Bing can still see that.

Cao Bing's left and right brains are fighting, and he has no idea what's going on.

This Hu Jiangshan is really too complicated.

After Cao Bing left, Zhao Ruijing quietly started talking to Hu Jiangshan about serious business.

At this moment, Zhao Ruijing suddenly said to Hu Jiangshan, "Boss Hu, I've seen the formula you gave Xu Yun. Wow, it's a stroke of genius! Whose masterpiece is this? It's not yours, is it?"

Hu Jiangshan said with a wry smile, "Professor Zhao, this is the result of our company's research, so it can't be attributed to me. If it's useful, that would be great. Your team can use it. It's my honor to be able to contribute to the country."

Zhao Ruijing smiled and didn't pursue the origin of the formula.

Zhao Ruijing knew that Hu Jiangshan must have many secrets, but if these secrets posed no threat to the country, or even benefited it, then it didn't matter.

Zhao Ruijing had a very high opinion of Hu Jiangshan. After getting to know him, she found him to be a person with a strong sense of national responsibility, someone who would only do good for the country and had no ill intentions.

"This formula is definitely useful, extremely useful. With this formula, we might be able to advance our quantum beam technology by several years, or even more than a decade. I don't even want to attend meetings now; I just want to go back as soon as possible and get this done."

Hu Jiangshan quickly said, "Professor Zhao, there's no need to rush. The formula won't go wrong. It's okay to be a day or two late."

"Yes, yes, that's exactly it. And this formula must not be leaked. I've already told Xu Yun and the others to keep it a secret. Anyone who leaks it will be expelled!"

Hu Jiangshan said, "Professor Zhao, you can rest assured about my side. Not many people in this company know about it, only two or three people, and they are all very reliable people."

Zhao Ruijing nodded: "That's good, Mr. Hu, I trust you to handle things."

(End of this chapter)