I am not Ximen Qing.

A new era has dawned, and mythology may be reborn in the shadows, unnoticed by humankind. Mythology is not merely legend; it is a glory and praise bestowed upon humanity by a force beyond our comprehension. Let us re-examine the weight and materialistic perspective of Confucian classics, the Bible, and history, and reflect on the meaning and truth of culture. The Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, Confucius, Lao Tzu, Zhuangzi, Han Feizi, the Zuo Zhuan of the Spring and Autumn Period, and the Classic of Mountains and Seas of the Warring States Period—like the myths and legends of ancient Greece, the Sphinx of ancient Egypt, and the descriptions in Homer's epics—all evoke the chaotic battles between gods and humans.

Even God, as described in the Bible, could not resist the temptations of beautiful women on earth. Time and space intertwine, and the cultures and histories of the East and West are neither isolated nor separate. This is a human spirit that resonates with each other through cultural history. It seems that in the beginning, human languages ​​may have been the same language, with the essence of languages ​​being the same. This also explains the differences and similarities among the languages ​​of various ethnic groups around the world, which conforms to the logic of philosophy and the law of contradiction.

The greatness of Yu the Great lacks a concrete, tangible presence; it's more about the Yu the Great taming the floods depicted in the Hall of Longevity in the Forbidden City. At least the spirit of the great jade carvings of Emperor Qianlong, and the spirit of the He Shi Bi jade and the Imperial Seal of the State, exemplify this. Consider the intellectual and spiritual realm of Qianlong and Hongli. Was the "Perfect Emperor" the greatest martial artist under heaven? At least in the spirit of this jade carving of Yu the Great taming the floods, this romantic emperor grasped the essence of the jade, not just the jade itself. At least within the Forbidden City, it became a precious jade and an imperial seal. The spirit of loving jade is rooted in Kunlun, in the Western Regions, and is a sublimation of the ancient spirit of Qin Shi Huang, Emperor Wu of Han, Emperor Taizong of Tang, and Emperor Taizu of Song.

Thus, the nine provinces were united, the four sacred mountains were occupied, the nine mountains were cleared, the nine rivers were cleansed, the nine marshes were drained, and the four seas were united. The six ministries were well-managed, the lands were properly managed, and taxes were carefully levied, so that all the lands were properly taxed. China bestowed upon the land the surname: "Respectfully honoring your virtuous deeds, do not disobey my will."

The most prized possession in the Hall of Joyful Longevity is perhaps the precious jade. Or perhaps it's the story of Yu the Great taming the floods. Not far away lies the Empress Dowager's bedchamber. Perhaps the story of Yu the Great taming the floods was more conducive to cultivating her character and mind, which is why she preferred the Hall of Joyful Longevity and the Yihe Pavilion. She could listen to Peking Opera in the Great Western Building, and in that moment, history seemed to return to the Forbidden City, to its glory, its historical splendor. Past, present, and future, in the bustling metropolis, the Forbidden City remains the jewel of the greatest cities, its glory a testament to the beauty of past and present lives, eternally existing in the moving space-time of history. It is still the beauty of the Jade from the Analects that she cherishes. The romantic myths and legends in the Taiping Guangji (a historical record of peace and prosperity) are a perfect blend of beauty and myth. Myths are merely the concrete manifestations of human scientific spirit, imagination, and creativity. Love and romance are forever the soul of the human spirit.

Without love and the beauty of romance, *Dream of the Red Chamber*, *The Story of the Stone*, and *The Mirror of Love and Lust* would be soulless. I especially love the mythical eagle attendant's yearning for the mortal world, his trials and tribulations. Only through the literary pursuits of Daiyu and Baochai in the mortal realm could he grasp the meaning of the world's beauty. It's so beautiful! Because of Darwin's theory of evolution, because of the great scientific spirit, humanity is constantly being revived from the great spirit of the sand dunes and the spirit of mythology. Imagination, creativity, and a spirit of awakening are quietly unfolding in Zhongguancun.

The world of chips is the culmination of the latest technologies from the world's top manufacturers. The computer, this revolutionary device, embodies the evolving spirit of science. Once powered on, it seems to possess a soul and a mind—chips, semiconductors, hard drives, processors, integrated memory, circuits, the past existence and present transformation of sand. It's filled with the art of the era, the scientific spirit of Ovid's love and romance, and the harmony of God's creation of Adam and Eve. The mental computer is merely a primordial creation of humanity, similar to Adam and Eve. The perfect metamorphosis of electric sand, the mythical art of the dunes, is the true savior of the human soul. It reminds me of "Danger Danger Danger," where Wu Dawei stifled Ovid's artistic soul, and imagination and creativity also stifled the creativity of Caesar and Antony's love and romance. At least Wu Dawei created a composed teacher, Virgil, but Dante had to travel through Hell and Purgatory to see the goddesses of Paradise.

Jiang Tao had grand ambitions, with his vision of the future through robots. Zhang Sheng understood; this man had read many books, mostly avant-garde works from Silicon Valley. Jiang Tao suddenly elevated his concepts to the quantum level, which confused Zhang Sheng. What was quantum? High school textbooks had clearly explained the concept, and he'd even studied university physics, but the theoretical aspects were too abstract. Jiang Tao had been waiting for this moment. He saw Zhang Sheng's problem: like Bao Yu, and like many entrepreneurs in Zhongguancun, Zhang Sheng wasn't exceptionally learned. The dashing Zhang Sheng in *The West Chamber*, who won Cui Yingying's love, was a hypocrite. If someone lacked the courage to love, what did *The West Chamber* prove? It only proved that to win a beauty's heart under the moon, one had to soothe her with music, use the allure of love, and ultimately stage a heroic rescue, complete with a matchmaker's assistance. Zhang Sheng didn't possess any profound academic knowledge; he followed the typical methods of Zhongguancun merchants—a true embodiment of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange's "silkworm spirit"—selling for the sake of selling. Selling the product was everything. In the large marketplace, his mind was solely focused on selling the high-tech products created by the "great sand dune spirit," making money and profits, paying homage to and learning from his predecessors. His mind was only on making money, quickly achieving a life-changing turnaround, buying a house, a car, getting married, having children, and living a good life with his family.

It's strange that university professors, PhDs, post-doctoral fellows, graduate students, and even freshmen entering university every year don't dislike the enthusiastic business culture and spirit of the salespeople in large supermarkets. In Zhongguancun's major supermarkets, the atmosphere is free-flowing, with no limits to their sales pitches, and everyone seems to have their own unique computer theories. Like the chef-turned-salesmen, Ren Chuandi and Ren Chuandian, who can actually lecture film school professors on post-production and the spiritual resonance between Bo Ya and Zi Qi. Here, at least you can hear a kind of candor and innovative new theories that you don't hear in academia. Because selling products is so honest, making money is the primary goal. Musk's first principle is presented in a grand manner; human nature is to love the smell of money, and their smell of money is an undisguised honesty. In short, everything revolves around money worship.

Copernicus centered his world on the sun, while they center it on money. Money is like Apollo, the sun god. Everything is about making money. As long as they can make money, they'll use any rhetoric. They're all disciples of Guiguzi, and they make solemn vows, like comedians in Molière's plays. What if something goes wrong? What could go wrong? They'll deny it to the death. They'll make enough profit within a year, and if anything goes wrong, they'll offer a perfect replacement or repair service. In fact, 99% of customers are very tolerant and will thank them for such good service, saying polite things like "thank you, boss." The service attitude is really good. If there's a problem, they won't say anything. It's just a card replacement; the cost only increases by a few hundred dollars. This is why they can't sell at a low price. They have to consider the cost of service and the sunk costs in operation. This way, the customer is satisfied and they don't lose money. Anyway, they've made tens of thousands of dollars from that one card. In fact, customers are not only gods, but also living bodhisattvas. They have such a philanthropic spirit. They know they've seen through everything, but they still happily say, "Old Zhu, you're so kind, so generous!"

There are no fools in this world. Look, I've come back to buy your products again because you're so enthusiastic! You're really something! I'm happy that you've made a fortune. The One Thousand and One Nights of Business Spirit, the legend of Alibaba—it's all so imaginative! Business spirit often finds inspiration from cutting-edge scientific concepts. They'll discuss the causes of Magellan and Columbus's deaths. Apparently, one of these great adventurers went to the Philippines to become a pirate and was wiped out by the Ming Dynasty navy. It turns out the Ming Dynasty navy was quite powerful. If they had continued the tradition of Zheng He's voyages, Britain would have had little chance. The spirit of adventure in history teaches us some truths and lessons.

Zhang Sheng and Jiang Tao exchanged a smile. "Is it really as amazing as you say? Quantum revolution, even learning software is quantumized? I've never heard of that."

"It costs several thousand yuan per set. Why don't you buy one and try it out? Install it on your computer, and students can use this software to study. It's guaranteed to help them get into a good university."

Jiang Tao began explaining the "Quantum Revolution Learning Software," the company's core product, into which they had invested all their resources. He explained that this software aimed to address the shortage of educational resources in China, where large cities possessed the best resources while education in remote areas lagged behind. He argued that failing to get into a good university meant a poor future, a point that deeply resonated with Zhang Sheng. Indeed, he himself was a direct victim of this educational inequality. His initial reason for coming to Beijing was its status as the capital, a large city with abundant job opportunities, and a strong preference for computer-related work. However, Jiang Tao, with his keener eye, immediately began promoting the "Quantum Revolution Learning Software." Seeing Zhang Sheng's apparent ignorance, Jiang Tao boldly discussed Einstein's photoelectric effect, Planck's constant, Bohr's theory, and the theories of Born and Schrödinger. He then went on to explain the elevator theory, describing the quantum progression from the first to the twenty-fourth floor, from the twenty-fourth to the ninth floor, and from one to three. He later sarcastically remarked that Zhang Sheng must not be a person who loves learning, to which Zhang Sheng firmly denied this, declaring his passion for learning immensely.

“Come with me to Tianjin to sell this learning software. The best salesman is one who doesn’t understand the software. Once we get to Tianjin, we can develop the market together. You have resources in Zhongguancun, so you can use them for free without any loss.”

"Free is impossible. How could hundreds of computers be delivered for free? Sending hundreds of computers to Tianjin all at once? Jiang Tao, brand-name computers are definitely not an option."

"How could it be a branded machine? You can mobilize resources with just your words, utilize your resource integration capabilities, and embrace the spirit of sharing. You just need to make promises to them. Well, it's not really making promises. Think about it, if you expand into the education market and succeed, selling thousands of computers a year in that sector alone won't be a problem, right? You can't grow big or strong by just relying on retail sales, and you'll eventually be eliminated."

"How could it be eliminated? Absolutely not. You can make several thousand yuan a month, at least over a thousand. Selling a hundred units a month is enough. There's no risk at all. You can earn at least several hundred thousand yuan a year. After a few years, you'll accumulate capital. How could it be eliminated? With money and capital, can't you do something else?"

"What I admire most about Zhongguancun is its pragmatic utilitarianism. What's wrong with small vendors? Entrepreneurs are the ones who lack the spirit of a businessman. That's dangerous, and the company will eventually go bankrupt."

"What do you mean by 'entrepreneur' and 'businessman'? Is there a difference between an entrepreneur and a businessman?"

"I haven't thought about that yet. The relationship between the two is quite delicate. It could easily lead to madness. Our company is an example. Our former boss was a bit mad, which was quite dangerous. It seems like that drive he used to have disappeared. It's all because of that damn IPO. He lost himself. A company needs to survive, not some kind of face-saving act. Isn't that just empty talk? He used to focus so much on cash flow, but now it seems like a stagnant pool. I watched his skyscrapers rise from the ground, and I watched his business collapse. You're right, what kind of entrepreneur is he? Making money is the most important thing. Make a few thousand dollars on each computer, no less than a thousand or eight thousand. A hundred computers a month, a little over 100,000 dollars in hand. A little over 100,000 a month, more than a million a year. After a few years, you've got everything: a house, a car, everything, right? That's more practical. What's the use of making a billion or eight hundred million?"

"That's terrifying! What's the use of making a billion or eight hundred million? Can I have it?"

"Small vendors who earn a million or so can keep it all, but entrepreneurs who earn a billion or eight hundred million seem to be paving the way for the future. It's not practical at all."

"Paving the way for the future is fine too."

"Can key future companies still survive?"

That's the logic.

"The small-time vendors reminded me that you're better off as a small-time vendor. At least you won't go astray. That's the essence of business. Let's not do anything fake or pretentious. Let's get fifty or sixty computers over first. It'll be easier for you to handle, and it'll be easier to negotiate with the suppliers. We'll settle the payment as soon as we sell them in two or three days. How about that?"

"How about this? In any case, there's a 200 yuan damage fee for a computer, plus the packaging, manuals, and other materials. If they're disassembled, there will be further damage. You should at least pay some compensation, right?"

"Fees? Why bring up fees? We're partners in the Tianjin project, we share common interests, don't we? You should abandon the narrow-mindedness of small-time vendors and adopt a more universal approach to this project. The big platform will expand your business, you can leverage existing free resources, and your ability to monetize cash flow is your advantage. Why not take advantage of it? It won't expire if it doesn't work out. Learn about management."

"But what if we can't make money?"

"What if you sell hundreds of computers at once? How do you calculate that? It has to be logical, right? Partners must share risks to share the rewards, right? Being complacent won't work. Zhongguancun is full of crises. The internet will soon become your strongest competitor, even if you don't use it."

"how is this possible?"

"How is that possible? Cut cut is a game-changer. They've studied you small vendors thoroughly. How can you compete with them?"

"Then why don't you look for it on the internet?"

"I'm not trying to argue with you, but our former CEO ruined his own career."

"You mean that no matter what, small vendors will be eliminated, and even those who grow big will be eliminated. In the end, they'll all be eliminated, right?"

"That's not what I meant. I can sense that I'm connected with your vision. Although Zhongguancun is as great as Silicon Valley, your development must keep up with Zhongguancun's pace. Zhongguancun's innovative spirit is the freest, most open, and most inclusive. Zhongguancun is full of vitality and business spirit, but you must have a long-term strategic plan."

"Alright, Jiang Tao, I've thought it through. We're partners in this project, so we don't need to pay the 200 yuan loss fee per computer. How about we ship 50 computers to Tianjin first?"

"One hundred units would be best; fifty units is too conservative. This project has been planned for a year. Although the head office has had cash flow problems during this time, it's still a force to be reckoned with, and this time they're accepting cash directly."

"why?"

"No reason why. Didn't the head office tell you that there's a problem with the cash flow? Think about how terrible it is to have no cash flow. Besides, I'm also a first-level agent, but I'm working with the company. This might be the last time I cooperate with my former company."

"what's the situation?"

"What could happen in the last collaboration? Although it's a listed company, if there's a problem with the cash flow and no funds, frankly speaking, it means the banks won't support the company's business anymore."

"Then let's keep going."

"Which listed company doesn't borrow from banks? If they don't cooperate with banks, they can't move an inch. The direction and strategy are fine, but then the cash flow problem arises. Did they expand too much? Money, you understand? A listed company that should be making huge profits has turned into this mess. What's the problem? It's the lack of a businessman's mindset, the lack of pragmatism. They've simply forgotten their original commercial essence as small vendors. Only by surviving can they dream of entrepreneurial spirit. The CEO has gone mad. That damned quantum entanglement has destroyed everything. Nothing works anymore. If only they had distributed the shares more in the first place. Taking all the profits has its risks. Now the whole world is at risk, and investors are laughing at the company."

"So you were forced to start your own business, right?"

"Old Wei's thinking is brilliant. Everything is already in place. The previous company has paved the way for us with real money. The existing customers are enough to sustain us for several years. The opportunity is right in front of us. Aren't you going to consider this last supper offered by the pavers of a former listed company that's about to go bankrupt? He's really narcissistic. As a CEO, you have to think about responsibility and the hard-working employees. They're not wrong; it's the CEO who's lost his mind. Think about it again, how about a hundred units? A hundred computers. That way, I'll have face in front of Old Wei. Not a hundred and fifty computers. This opportunity only comes once. Once it's gone, it's gone forever. Old Wei said, 'We share the risk. We can't be like the previous company, without any ambition, trying to scale everything up, only to ruin everything in the end.' Think about it, a hundred and fifty units isn't much. It'll only take two days, and it's all cash transactions. There's no risk at all."

In the end, Zhang Sheng still hesitated. His maximum capacity was one hundred computers. Jiang Tao was very disappointed, saying that this would make him lose face in front of Lao Wei. But Jiang Tao had no idea about the pressure of taking on the risk. Jiang Tao just talked the talk, and one hundred computers were shipped to Tianjin. If something went wrong, what risk-sharing? All the risk would be on Zhang Sheng's side. The supplier would bear the greatest risk. Shipping one hundred computers to Tianjin all at once was a huge pressure. Various risky dramas were being staged in Zhongguancun every day.