Chapter 232: Receiving a New System Mission, Developing a New Computer Operating System (Part 1/4)

“What would you like to eat?” Professor Li Ping asked.

“I don’t have any particular preference. You decide,” Su Xiaoli answered.

At that moment, a graceful middle-aged man approached from not far away.

“Tang Feng, Xiaoli, let me introduce you! This is my husband, Guo Hanyang! He is a teacher in our school’s Foreign Languages Department.”

“Hello, Teacher Guo!” Tang Feng and Su Xiaoli greeted in unison.

“My wife often talks about you two! Especially Director Tang! Being so young and already the head of the Mathematics Department, your future is boundless!” Guo Hanyang was full of praise.

“Teacher Guo, there are no outsiders here! You can just call me by my name,” Tang Feng suggested.

“Okay! I’ll do as you say!” Guo Hanyang agreed readily.

Then, they went to a nearby restaurant.

The waiter led them to a private room.

Guo Hanyang invited everyone to sit down.

“Tang Feng, what would you like to drink?” Guo Hanyang asked.

“I can’t drink alcohol tonight,” Tang Feng answered.

“Ah? Why is that?” Guo Hanyang was quite surprised.

“After dinner, I have to go back to work! If I drink, it will definitely affect my work efficiency,” Tang Feng explained.

“Did I hear wrong? You have to work even after you go home tonight?” Guo Hanyang was at a loss for words for a moment.

“Teacher Guo, it’s really unfortunate. I went to our school’s Computer Science Department this afternoon, planning to collaborate with them. However, the collaboration didn’t work out, so I have to start working on this project tonight. I aim to complete the project in the shortest time possible,” Tang Feng said.

“In that case, I won’t insist! Is tea okay for you?” Guo Hanyang asked.

“That’s fine!” Tang Feng nodded.

“Tang Feng, what new project are you planning to work on? Of course, if it’s confidential, you don’t have to say,” Professor Li Ping asked with interest.

“There’s nothing to keep secret. I’m planning to organize a team to develop a new computer operating system,” Tang Feng answered.

“Aren’t we currently using the computer operating system developed by Microsoft? Are you planning to compete with Microsoft?” Professor Li Ping asked with interest.

“Yes,” Tang Feng nodded, saying, “The computer penetration rate is getting higher and higher, and the profits from computer operating systems are quite substantial. Also, I’m doing this for security reasons.”

“However, most computers on the market now use the operating system provided by Microsoft. Even if you develop a new computer operating system, it’s not guaranteed that computer companies will want to adopt it. You need to consider this carefully,” Professor Li Ping kindly warned.

“I know. Once the new computer operating system is developed, I plan to pre-install it on Huaxing computers. When consumers try out the computers, they will naturally see how user-friendly the new operating system is,” Tang Feng was very confident.

“How are the sales of Huaxing computers currently?” Professor Li Ping continued to ask.

“Not bad! But since it’s a new brand, it will take some time for consumers to accept it,” Tang Feng answered.

“Compared to similar products, the price of Huaxing computers is quite low. If this continues, an increase in sales is just a matter of time,” Professor Li Ping said.

“Yes,” Tang Feng nodded, saying, “But once the computer monitors are localized, the price will accordingly go up.”

“Localized computer monitors will be more expensive than foreign ones? How will that be competitive?” Guo Hanyang was somewhat puzzled.

“It’s expensive for a reason. The domestic monitors use the world’s most advanced panels. The price will definitely be higher,” Tang Feng answered.

“The world’s most advanced? Are they even more advanced than those foreign computer monitors?” Professor Li Ping’s eyes lit up.

“Of course! The most advanced foreign panel production line is at the 7.5 generation! The panel production line I designed is at the 8th generation!” Tang Feng answered.

“Tang Feng, you’re not joking, right?” Professor Li Ping was truly somewhat disbelieving.

“No,” Tang Feng shook his head, saying, “How could I joke about such a thing. It’s just that the production line’s components are currently being manufactured, some of which can’t be produced yet, and I need to help solve technical issues! Once all the components are ready, then we can assemble the production line.”

“Does this process take a long time?” Professor Li Ping asked.

“It depends! According to my plan, I intend to complete the assembly of the production line within a month,” Tang Feng answered.

“A month? If someone else said this, even if you beat me to death, I wouldn’t believe it. But coming from you, I somewhat believe it,” Professor Li Ping laughed.

“The time is pressing! I still have a lot of work to do. Right now, it feels like there’s not enough time,” Tang Feng said, sighing.

“You’re young, no need to put too much pressure on yourself. Maintaining such a high level of stress is very harmful to your health,” Professor Li Ping reminded.

“I know. It’ll be fine,” Tang Feng smiled slightly.

At that moment, the dishes were served one after another.

Professor Li Ping invited everyone to start eating.

After dinner, Professor Li and her husband said goodbye to Tang Feng and Su Xiaoli.

Then, Su Xiaoli, arm in arm with Tang Feng, went home talking and laughing.

“Feng, are you really going to continue working?” Su Xiaoli asked with concern.

“Yes,” Tang Feng nodded, saying, “I need to hurry and develop the new computer operating system. This afternoon, when I left the Computer Science Department, I was in a terrible mood!”

“Why?” Su Xiaoli suddenly became tense.

“I originally wanted to collaborate with the Computer Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and our school’s Computer Science Department to develop a new computer operating system. Unfortunately, everyone lacked confidence in the project, and the collaboration didn’t come through,” Tang Feng answered.

“Not collaborating with you is definitely their loss! Feng, I believe you will definitely be able to develop a better computer operating system,” Su Xiaoli said with conviction.

“I also have confidence in myself. Since everyone is not optimistic about this project, then I’ll complete it in the shortest time! I want to ensure that those who participate in this project receive substantial rewards,” Tang Feng said, becoming very emotional.

“I wish I knew about computers so I could help,” Su Xiaoli sighed.

“Just take care of your own things. I’ll handle mine,” Tang Feng smiled.

“Then you better get to work! I’ll prepare some fruit and snacks for you later. If you get hungry, you can eat a bit,” Su Xiaoli said.

“No need to bother! You should go to sleep early,” Tang Feng said before heading to the study.

He turned on the computer, ready to dive into work.

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