Zhao Qiang said, "You and I can satisfy each other perfectly."
The other person smiled and said, "Okay, what do you want to talk about?"
Zhao Qiang said, "Just start a conversation, as long as we can talk until dawn."
What is your view on the current international situation?
Zhao Qiang was sweating profusely and replied, "You're a university professor? I don't know much about international affairs, and I'm also clueless about domestic ones."
"Do you think it's possible for Chinese technology to surpass that of Europe and America? Recently, China has been gaining a lot of international recognition."
Zhao Qiang said, "This is a rather heavy topic. Let me ask you, how old are you?"
"How old are you? Do you think it's necessary for two complete strangers to ask each other's ages? If I were a man, it would be fine, but if I were a woman, it would be very impolite for you to ask like that. I doubt whether you even know basic manners."
Zhao Qiang was having a headache. He was just asking for trouble in the early hours of the first day of the Lunar New Year. He said, "I'm not bored now. I'd better go to sleep."
"Wait," the other person said, "You stirred up my chat and now you're saying you don't care? No way!"
Zhao Qiang said, "Then what do you suggest we do? Are you going to try and pin this on me?"
"I'm sticking with you now, you have to chat with me."
After all, Zhao Qiang had taken the initiative to add them, and it would seem beneath him to just block them like that. So Zhao Qiang had no choice but to give up the idea of sleeping with two beautiful women in bed and said, "Okay, let's talk about technology instead, nothing else."
"What are the first requirements for a qualified robot?"
Zhao Qiang said, "You study robots, right? I think it should be intelligent, or at least semi-intelligent. Otherwise, who would like a rigid, lifeless machine? If it can't adapt and can only do things according to the predetermined program, then I think it will definitely be full of loopholes. There's a saying that plans can't keep up with changes."
The other party clearly wanted Zhao Qiang to gradually move on to the topic: "Your analysis is good. The first element is indeed intelligence; otherwise, it cannot be called a 'human,' but at most it can be called a machine. So, what do you think is the second element?"
Zhao Qiang said, "I'm only talking about robots for home use. First, they need to have a good and acceptable appearance. Otherwise, if it guards your bedside at night, you'll have nightmares."
"How about creating a beautiful woman?"
Zhao Qiang laughed and said, "That would be even better, let it go to bed and sleep with us."
"I've figured it out. You're a man, and having a filthy mind is a characteristic of men."
Zhao Qiang said, "I've figured it out too. You're a woman, otherwise you wouldn't refute me like that."
"Whether it's a man or a woman doesn't matter to us. Maybe tomorrow we'll delete each other and never see each other again in this lifetime. So it doesn't matter whether it's a person, a cat, or a dog. The key is that you can talk to me and I can talk to you."
Zhao Qiang asked, "Are you still talking about your robot? Are you planning to build one?"
"Yes, do you think it's unrealistic?"
Zhao Qiang said, "How can it be unrealistic? Humans need to dare to dream for the world to develop. It's just that I don't think you can find smart chips because the world doesn't seem to have the ability to produce them yet."
"You're thinking too far ahead. I wouldn't dare to even consider producing smart chips; at most, I'd produce ordinary auxiliary chips."
Zhao Qiang affirmed, "Then you can't achieve the intelligence of a robot; it will always remain a cold machine." Zhao Qiang deeply agreed with this point. Although he had a super-powerful biochip in his brain, Zhao Qiang's core was still a human brain. The human brain is intelligent, which is something that chips absolutely cannot replace. Even the evolved super-powerful biochip cannot replace the real human brain; it still only plays an auxiliary role.
"Take it one step at a time, and perhaps auxiliary chips will also evolve."
Zhao Qiang said, "Even after evolution, it will only be an auxiliary chip. If it can replace the human brain, the world will undergo a fundamental change."
Volume 2 [503] Making Entertainment
【5o3】Doing entertainment
"Do you really think that even if auxiliary chips evolve, they won't possess intelligence?" The other party seemed unwilling to give up.
Zhao Qiang said confidently, "I'm sure. If you don't believe me, try it yourself."
"Forget it, we don't know each other, I don't need to argue with you. If you say so, then so be it."
Zhao Qiang said, "That's true. We're just chatting, not having an academic discussion, so let's continue. Putting aside the condition of intelligent chips, there are many conditions required to build a qualified robot. The second most important prerequisite is energy. The more complex the robot is, the more energy it needs. It can't be charged every five minutes, can it?"
"I think the energy aspect is relatively easy to solve. There is a high-energy battery on the market now. According to international practice, if such a high-energy battery appears in civilian products, then the military version must be several levels higher than the civilian version."
Zhao Qiang chuckled: "Alright, even if you solve the energy supply problem, how do you drive the limbs? I mean, to make human-like movements, not the stiff movements of a steel machine. Otherwise, it still can't be called human."
The other party did not answer, which seemed to indicate that this was indeed a difficult problem. Zhao Qiang continued, "And then there's its skin. If you really want to see it as a human, then having bionic skin is a must. But as far as the world's artificial skin technology is concerned, transplanting it onto a robot's body is almost a pipe dream. Just imagine, a steel monster sleeping in your bed at night, how would you feel?"
Are you trying to dampen my enthusiasm?
Zhao Qiang laughed and said, "I guess so. Just relax during the New Year and stop having unrealistic fantasies."
"Fine then, I have my own ideas. Don't try to defeat me like this. Goodbye." The other person said and went offline. It seemed that Zhao Qiang had hurt their feelings. After going offline, they immediately added Zhao Qiang to their blacklist. Zhao Qiang didn't mind. At this time, the sky outside the window was already turning white. The first day of the new year had arrived. Firecrackers and fireworks had been going off all night. In the hall, Zhao's parents were already packing up their things to go back to their old home. Zhao Qiang walked to the bedside and patted his two sleeping daughters.
The new year is naturally a new beginning. The first few days are nothing more than exchanging New Year's greetings. Zhao Qiang didn't have many friends given his current situation, but the number of people from the municipal party committee and government who came to pay their respects was already overwhelming. It started with Secretary Qiao, followed by Zhang Feng. When some officials saw that the two big shots had come to pay their respects to Zhao Qiang, they had no reason not to come. So, the Zhao family's new residence was like a revolving door. In the end, Zhao Qiang had no choice but to run back to Zhao Ling's old residence to hide. It was good that it was quiet. The three of them lived a leisurely and sweet life.
"Brother-in-law!" Zhao Mingming shouted loudly before even entering the door, causing dust to fall from the roof of the old house.
Zhao Qiang was writing something on his computer in the bedroom when he heard someone call him to close the program. He casually closed it, and Zhao Ling and Chen Xinxin, who were busy in the kitchen, ran out and asked, "Zhao Mingming, what are you doing here?"
Zhao Mingming grinned and said, "Sister, this is my home. I don't need to submit an application to come here, do I?"
Zhao Ling waved the spatula in her hand and said, "The three of us live here now, so please stop disturbing our peace and quiet."
Zhao Mingming said, "Sister, look at you, you've started to side with outsiders now that you have a boyfriend."
Zhao Qiang came out of the bedroom and said to Zhao Mingming, "Out of money again? You haven't written the IOU from last time yet."
Zhao Mingming shamelessly suggested, "How about we fight together with this group?"
Zhao Ling warned Zhao Qiang: "Don't give him money, he'll only go astray. He's been hanging out with shady people again these past few days. I'm going to tell Dad."
Zhao Mingming said with a serious face, "Sis, what do you mean by 'neither fish nor fowl'? We're respectable, promising young people, okay?"
Zhao Qiang interrupted the siblings' argument: "Alright, since you're here, let's have dinner together later, and we can talk about other things after dinner."
Zhao Mingming took out his phone and said, "I'll call Sun Dongming over too. It'll be more fun drinking with more people."
Zhao Ling shouted, "No!"
Zhao Mingming glanced at Zhao Qiang, and seeing that Zhao Qiang didn't say anything, she dialed: "Hey, Dongming, come to my old house and bring over two cases of beer. Hurry up, I've already prepared two dishes."
Seeing that Zhao Qiang didn't object, Zhao Ling and Chen Xinxin had no choice but to shut up and go into the kitchen. A little while later, Sun Dongming arrived, carrying two boxes of aluminum cans. The three of them sat around the dining table and started drinking.
After a few drinks, the conversation flowed more freely, and things that were once too embarrassing to say became easier to discuss. Zhao Mingming said, "Brother-in-law, these past few days, Dongming and I have been recruiting brothers in Guang, and we've also had a couple of fights with some local bullies."
Sun Dongming pulled open his shirt, revealing several scars on his arms and stomach. "These are my battle records," Sun Dongming said smugly.
Zhao Qiang said, "Are you really planning to go down this path? In China, you never know when you might run into trouble."
Zhao Mingming said, "Those are people without any background. As long as you're here, what are we afraid of?"
Sun Dongming said, "Yes, I only just realized that the middle-aged man we drank with on New Year's Eve was the eldest son of the Chen family. In the South, as long as we have his reputation, what are we afraid of? Especially since you, Brother Qiang, have such a close relationship with the eldest son of the Chen family's daughter, you'll be the Chen family's son-in-law sooner or later. What do you think we have to be afraid of?"
Zhao Qiang was so angry he wanted to kick the two of them: "Don't try to use my connections, or you'll regret it."
Zhao Mingming retorted, "Brother-in-law, but you can't deny reality. In China, there is white and there is black. These are always the opposites. Even if Dongming and I don't do it, someone else will. Why take it so seriously?"
Zhao Qiang said, "Are you two really determined?"
Zhao Mingming said, "Yes."
Zhao Qiang said, "Alright, if you're going to do it, do it big. Don't just collect a few cents or a few kicks in protection money."
Zhao Mingming asked, "How do we make it bigger? Dongming and I are unsure."
Zhao Qiang said, "Go into entertainment. Hong Kong has ready-made models for you to refer to. If you don't have an open business as a cover, the more successful you are, the more the country will take notice of you. With a respectable appearance, it will be easier for a protective umbrella to be set up later."
Zhao Mingming slapped his thigh: "Not bad, Dongming, what do you think?"
Sun Dongming downed his drink and said, “I think it’s great. New year, new look. We should do something big. Most of the connections on Brother Qiang’s side are official. If we want to make full use of them, we need to have a presentable appearance. Just like clothes, the more high-end they are, the easier it is to fool people.”
Zhao Mingming said, "Then let's open an entertainment center, with saunas, massages, gambling, and everything else."
Sun Dongming asked, "Where will the money come from?"
Zhao Mingming pointed at Zhao Qiang and said, "There's a big boss right here, why don't you ask him for investment?"
Zhao Qiang said, "Don't blame me for not warning you beforehand. I don't care about **but if things go too far and something happens, I absolutely won't care. As for drugs, you can't touch them, otherwise I won't need the police to arrest you, I'll just wipe you out first."
Zhao Mingming and Sun Dongming were overjoyed and nodded repeatedly: "Definitely, definitely. Drugs are a deadly weapon in our country. We would never touch them. Wouldn't that be suicidal?"
At this moment, all the dishes were served. Chen Xinxin and Zhao Ling sat on either side of Zhao Qiang. Sun Dongming had already witnessed the beauty of Chen Xinxin and Zhao Ling on New Year's Eve, and he was still full of envy. He said, "Brother Qiang, your two wives are really beautiful. They can completely compare with those ladies in Donghai. I think I need to change my name. Maybe that will bring me some luck with women."
Zhao Mingming said smugly, "Dongming, you don't know yet, do you? Sister Xinxin owns the largest share in the rubber industrial park that is being built in Baiyuan City. She is a real rich woman in the future."
Chen Xinxin said, "That's a matter for the future. Who knows if it can be done?"
Zhao Ling said, "Xin Xin, don't worry, Zhao Qiang will definitely do what he wants to do."
Chen Xinxin said, "Zhao Qiang, since that's the case, you should find something for Zhao Ling to do."
Zhao Qiang pointed to two men struggling to make a living and said, "Yes, look at those two."
"Huh?" Zhao Mingming and Sun Dongming asked, puzzled, "Brother Qiang, what do you mean?"
Zhao Qiang said, "Zhao Ling will supervise them from now on to prevent them from going astray and being destroyed by the state and humanity."
Zhao Mingming and Sun Dongming exchanged a glance. Zhao Mingming comforted Sun Dongming, saying, "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid. My sister used to be involved in the underworld in Yihai. She won't control us like an old woman."
Zhao Ling was very excited: "Zhao Qiang, you really have to find me something to do!"
Zhao Qiang said, "Of course. I'll raise some funds soon so you can set up an entertainment company. The goal is to make it bigger and stronger for me."
Zhao Ling said, "Okay, no problem. All the learning I've done these past few days will finally come in handy."
After a satisfying meal, the outline of setting up an entertainment company was roughly complete, and even a name had been chosen: Lingdong Entertainment. Zhao Mingming was the first to agree because it contained the character "Ling" from his sister's name, which showed that Zhao Qiang cared about his sister. "Dong" meant dynamism and movement.
Zhao Mingming said, "Brother-in-law, come on, Dongming and I will take you down to check out the market first."
Zhao Ling didn't even bother clearing the dishes, "I'll go too!"
Chen Xinxin said, "Of course I can't be left out."
Zhao Mingming said, "Why should you women get involved in our men's affairs?"
Zhao Ling said, "I'm the general manager of Lingdong Entertainment. How can I not go to investigate the market?"
Zhao Mingming said, "But the place we're going to is filthy and disgusting. What would you girls be doing there?"
Zhao Ling said, "The more this is the case, the more worried we become. Don't even think about opening a business without our Lingdong Entertainment."
Helpless, Sun Dongming said to Zhao Mingming, "Let's take them with us. Since we're planning to work in the entertainment industry, it's good to get involved in it early on."
Zhao Ling and Chen Xinxin excitedly said, "Let's change our clothes first!"
An hour later, just as the three men were getting impatient, the two girls finally emerged from the room. Sun Dongming was dumbfounded; the hour-long wait seemed worthwhile. Zhao Ling and Chen Xinxin, who were originally without makeup, were now completely transformed, dressed in trendy and sexy clothes.