Chapter 231: Few Believe in This Project (Part 2/3)

“You better do it,” Tang Feng said.

“Okay! If you have anything to add, you can do so later,” Yang Zhiyong said.

Tang Feng nodded.

Yang Zhiyong cleared his throat and said, “Ladies and gentlemen, I have gathered you here to announce something!”

“I have discussed with Director Tang and Director Zheng Hua of the Computer Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and we have decided to form a team to develop a new computer operating system.”

As soon as he finished speaking, the teachers were all stunned.

No one was happy.

Nor excited.

“Dean Yang, didn’t the Computer Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences organize a team to develop one for two years? I remember that project ultimately failed,” a professor questioned.

“Yes,” Yang Zhiyong nodded, saying, “The result of that project was indeed not good.”

“Forgive my frankness, but now Microsoft’s operating system has swept the world! It has a market share of 96%. The remaining 4% is mostly for confidentiality, forced to use their own developed operating systems. If it’s just for internal use, there’s no need for such a big show,” another professor said.

“Our idea this time is definitely not for internal use. We plan to develop a new operating system to compete with Microsoft’s,” Yang Zhiyong said.

“Dean Yang, let’s just drop it! It’s completely unnecessary! This money would be better spent elsewhere.”

Yang Zhiyong turned his gaze to Tang Feng.

“Ladies and gentlemen, you are right! Microsoft’s operating system does indeed have a very high market share! That’s exactly why we want to compete with them! Otherwise, as the computer penetration rate in China continues to increase, we will end up paying even more fees,” Tang Feng said.

“Director Tang, I know you’re highly skilled in mathematics! I advise you to stay out of computer science. Otherwise, it might have a negative impact on you,” a professor kindly warned.

“Professor Fan, you might not pay attention to these news usually. Director Tang is also very skilled in computer science. The uu chat software and Jianbao Network were developed by him,” Yang Zhiyong said lightly.

“Developing software is different from developing an operating system! Anyway, I think this project is doomed to fail!”

“Dean Yang, did you call us here just to discuss this?”

“Yes!” Yang Zhiyong nodded, saying, “I wanted to gather your opinions. Also, the team needs manpower. Anyone willing to join the team can sign up.”

“Dean Yang, Director Tang, I’ll say it again, don’t waste time on this project! The outcome is likely to be garbage,” Professor Fan concluded before leaving the room.

The other teachers also left one after another.

In the end, only nine people remained in the meeting room.

Besides Tang Feng and Yang Zhiyong, the rest were young teachers.

“Ladies and gentlemen, are you planning to join the team?” Yang Zhiyong asked.

“Yes,” the teachers nodded in unison.

“But Professor Fan and the others said the project has no future. Why are you still willing to join?” Yang Zhiyong was puzzled.

“Because of Director Tang! I’ve attended Director Tang’s lectures, and his level is indeed very high! I believe that under his leadership, the team can definitely complete the project.”

Tang Feng was touched.

“However, with just a few people, it’s definitely not enough. I’m not sure how many people from Director Zheng’s side are willing to participate in the project,” Yang Zhiyong worried.

“Aren’t there doctoral and master’s students?” Tang Feng asked.

“Director Tang, you might have overlooked a problem. The advisors of the doctoral and master’s students are the teachers who attended the meeting just now. They definitely won’t agree to let their graduate students participate in such a project,” Yang Zhiyong answered.

“Dean Yang, would you like to participate?” Tang Feng asked.

“To be honest, I’ve almost completely forgotten about programming. Of course, if you don’t mind, I’ll join!”

“You’re the dean of the Computer Science Department, your attitude is very important. I’m not sure about Director Zheng’s situation right now.”

“I guess the call will come soon.”

As soon as Yang Zhiyong finished speaking, Tang Feng’s phone rang.

He looked at the caller ID, and sure enough, it was Zheng Hua calling.

He quickly pressed the answer button.

“Director Zheng, have you finished your meeting?” Tang Feng asked.

“Just finished. Director Tang, I think we should just forget about this project,” Zheng Hua answered.

“What? No one from your institute is willing to participate in the project?” Tang Feng continued to inquire.

“Yes,” Zheng Hua nodded, saying, “Only two young researchers are willing to give it a try.”

“Dean Yang’s side only has seven people,” Tang Feng said.

“Adding up to only nine people. Director Tang, let’s just drop it. It’s not worth wasting time,” Zheng Hua advised.

“Could you put those two researchers from your institute in contact with me?” Tang Feng negotiated.

“Sure! That’s no problem! However, they are from the Computer Institute, so they might not be able to participate in your project,” Zheng Hua answered.

“No problem! I’ll talk to them!” Tang Feng said.

“Alright! I’ll give them your contact information later,” Zheng Hua agreed.

After hanging up, Tang Feng told Yang Zhiyong, “The Computer Institute only has two researchers participating.”

“With only a few people, it’s definitely not going to work. Director Tang, let’s just drop it,” Yang Zhiyong also sounded defeated.

“Ladies and gentlemen, would you be willing to resign from Jingcheng University and then join the company I’m setting up?” Tang Feng, taking a bold step, discussed with everyone.

“Resign?” Hearing this word, everyone was momentarily taken aback!

“Yes,” Tang Feng nodded, saying, “Given the current situation, this is the best solution.”

“Let’s forget about resigning,” five teachers stood up and left the room.

In the meeting room, only Tang Feng and Yang Zhiyong remained, along with two young teachers.

“What are your names?” Tang Feng asked.

“Qian Daqiang.”

“Pan Kexue.”

“Are you two willing to resign?” Tang Feng continued to ask.

“Yes!” Qian Daqiang nodded, saying, “I’ve been thinking about leaving to start my own business, and this opportunity comes at just the right time.”

“Dean Yang, I’m really sorry. Because of my arrival, you’ve lost two very talented teachers,” Tang Feng said apologetically.

“Director Tang, don’t say that! Since they’re willing to join your company, I certainly won’t stop them! I hope you won’t let them down,” Yang Zhiyong instructed.

“Don’t worry! I will definitely offer them a very generous package,” Tang Feng responded.

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