69 The Future 1.0 That Shocked the World (2/2)

The work could have been completed like usual in Xia Shiyu's home, but for whatever reason, the girl strongly opposed this idea. Using the excuse of the newly renovated office, she argued that the company should start on the right track and changed the work location to here.

The girl’s cold attitude made Jiang Chen feel extremely ”hurt” as he had stayed with her for the entire night when she had been sick.

”What's the download number?” Jiang Chen leaned against the chair and asked in a lazy tone.

Perhaps used to his complacent work attitude, Xia Shiyu did not look displeased. She took out another report and continued, ”Future 1.0's total download has reached 20 million, with the record high reached on the tenth day.”

”Only 20 million?” Jiang Chen frowned as he was unsatisfied.

”This is not bad, okay?” Xia Shiyu rolled her eyes at him. As soon as she woke up from her sickness, the first person she saw was Jiang Chen; afterwards, the way she treated him became ambiguous.

”There are at least five hundred million smartphone users in Hua, and this is a conservative estimate. I only have 20 million out of this giant market. How is that not a little.” Jiang Chen was trying to prove this point.

”It’s predicted that the user base will break the one hundred million mark by the end of August. Since our user base is too small, this is a commendable result.” Xia Shiyu flipped through the document as she explained.

”You don't have to be so concerned. I am certain of your ability, Miss CEO.” Jiang Chen grinned.

”I am not concerned!” Xia Shiyu rebutted.

But then she realized that arguing with the shameless Jiang Chen was futile, so she took a deep breath and brought the conversation back on topic. ”There is a total of twelve companies that announced interest in partnership and acquisition.”

”Partnership, I am interested. You can arrange a schedule for me; I'll personally chat with them. As to acquisition, you can reject them without asking for my permission.” Jiang Chen stretched.

”Oh? IBM offered one point three billion USD.” Xia Shiyu raised her eyebrows as she shoved the letter of intent into Jiang Chen's arms with a smirk.

”Hehe, I won't sell it for thirteen billion USD.” Jiang Chen took the letter of intent and threw it into the garbage without a glance at the page.

Xia Shiyu's mouth curved up at Jiang Chen's response. She held the same opinion as Jiang Chen on the value of this software.

Suddenly, as if she just remembered something, she hesitated for a moment before she opened her mouth. ”Also, President, I have another thing I want to confirm with you.”

”What? You don't have to call me president, just call me Jiang Chen.” Jiang Chen waved his hand.

”Please keep business and personal life separate, Mr. President.” Xia Shiyu smoothly replied as she continued on the topic, ”The quality of Future 1.0 is without a doubt impeccable. But regarding privacy, do we not need to submit a patent?”

”Privacy? There is privacy for software in this country?” Jiang Chen laughed at her rhetorical question.

Xia Shiyu was speechless, but she still offered her own opinion.

”At least we will gain the advantage from a legal perspective. If another company uses our technology without permission, we can proceed with legal action.”

”Submitting the patent means we have to provide a detailed explanation of our technology. To be honest, I don't trust them.” Jiang Chen was straightforward. ”I am confident that within fifty years, no one will be able to crack Future 1.0. Moreover, in a couple of years, Future 2.0 will be introduced. As long as we remain the pioneer of this industry, we don't need a patent.”

The nature of the patent was to receive protection and exclusive rights in exchange for sharing information. The patent required sufficient disclosure of the technical information which would allow people to replicate the technology.

But that was the last thing he wanted to do; how would it benefit him to disclose D++? He was not some selfless philanthropist.

Xia Shiyu remained silent. She didn't know where Jiang Chen's confidence or the fifty years remark came from, but surprisingly, she didn't insist on it and chose to trust him.

”Okay, since the majority shareholder has already made the decision, then Future 1.0's core technology will be classified as a business secret. The relevant privacy information would require you to discuss with the software developer.”

His title was the chief developer of this app, but it was only a fake role. The setting disclosed to the public was that an overseas developer team created Future 1.0 while his position only required him to represent the team.

Just like deceiving Zhao Chenwu, except he was deceiving the whole world this time.

Do you want to find the real developers? Go ahead; it's in the other world.

Jiang Chen nodded as he didn't say anything more.

If a programming language developed 100 years into the future managed to be cracked by the people of this time, it would literally have to be done by supernatural activity. As an example, it was like asking someone to program using the C language when they had never learned it before. Even with the unencrypted code provided, the person was required to understand first; the only way was to guess and learn a language with stronger logic flow compared to C.

”On the other hand, considering Future Technology's growing popularity, I have contacted Wanghai University's administration and students to adjust the hiring time and location,” Xia Shiyu said.

”Oh? You don't have to report these things to me, just give me a schedule, and I'll make time to take care of it.” Jiang Chen shrugged.

”This is not a small task. Talent acquisition is critical to the future of the company, especially the first batch of employees—they will become the core of the company's operation. From personality to knowledge, everything must be tested under a strict process.”

”Okay, because I trust your ability, I'm assigning this important task to you.”

Xia Shiyu's face burned under Jiang Chen's ”passionate” gaze, but because she had light makeup on, with her limited facial expressions, Jiang Chen didn't notice her odd reaction.

”Okay.” Although she wanted to criticize Jiang Chen into at least preparing for the interview process, everything she wanted to say turned into one word.

”Then let's go with this decision.” Jiang Chen laughed as he stood up from the office chair and walked to the door behind Xia Shiyu. ”Call me if you have anything. If I’m not within the service zone, send me a text, and I'll call you back when I see.”

Jiang Chen then left the company, leaving Xia Shiyu staring blankly into space.

[Is there a president this irresponsible?]

Xia Shiyu rubbed her face with her hand.

There was another thing she didn't report: seven companies extended offers to her as shareholder and CEO of Future Technology. These companies included world-renowned technology giants where every graduate dreamed to work at.

If it were like before, she would most likely have taken a look at this information. But this time, without glancing at it, she shredded it. Even she was surprised by her decisiveness.

[With Future 1.0's potential, there is no need to consider the tech companies that are about to get reshuffled. President... Jiang Chen, he is probably working hard in areas I can't see. Future 1.0 can't drop from the sky, right?] Xia Shiyu convinced herself.

She glanced at the messy documents, sighing at Jiang Chen’s work habit.

She organized them into categories before she left the president’s office, gently closing the door behind her.