Feng Changlun, who was packing at his residence, heard his girlfriend's exclamation.
"God, it's incredible. I never expected Zhang Tianxing to have such amazing insight. If only I had followed his lead earlier."
Hearing his girlfriend's tone of admiration, and then thinking of the name Zhang Tianxing, Feng Changlun sighed in his heart.
"What's wrong, Xiaomin? What has Zhang Tianxing done now?"
"Husband, you have no idea. Zhang Tianxing has struck gold in the stock market again. After shorting the Nasdaq last time, he decisively went long on NetEase's stock. An announcement brought NetEase's stock back from the brink, and it's now steadily above one dollar, rising against the market trend and forming a bullish momentum," Fang Min said with adoration.
"Oh, right, husband, you'll be starting at Siemens in two days. It sounds so good."
Not everyone can become a senior executive at Siemens; it requires extraordinary ability. It was not easy for Feng Changlun to get this position.
Feng Changlun said slowly, "Xiaomin, I need to discuss something with you. Zhang Tianxing has invited me to join his team. He's also planning to enter the mobile phone industry."
Upon hearing this news, Fang Min almost exploded. "Husband, what did you say? You didn't agree, did you?"
Seeing Fang Min's anxious expression, Feng Changlun felt a little surprised. "Why are you making that face? Just now, you were full of admiration for Zhang Tianxing. Wouldn't it be great if I worked with your idol?"
These words almost made Fang Min crack. She immediately started punching Feng Changlun with her small fists. "What nonsense are you talking about? I was just surprised by Zhang Tianxing's operational skills and superior foresight. Although the news about him entering the mobile phone industry is also spreading like wildfire, everyone is not optimistic about him."
Feng Changlun's interest was piqued. "Tell me more. What's going on?"
Seeing her husband's curious expression, Fang Min couldn't help but find it a little amusing that this research fanatic also had his gossipy moments.
"You're in the chip industry, and you should know about the mobile phone industry. There are no patents, no talent, and nothing but money. And yet, they're making such a big fuss, as if they're afraid people won't target them. I'm not optimistic about him. You didn't agree to Zhang Tianxing, did you?"
"I'm considering whether to go or not. That's the problem, leaving me in a dilemma. The position at Siemens was hard to come by, but the life Zhang Tianxing described is very appealing to me," Feng Changlun sighed, finding himself at another crossroads in life. To go left or right, that was the question.
Seeing Feng Changlun's conflicted expression, Fang Min was stunned. No way, had her silly husband been lured away by Zhang Tianxing?
"Feng Changlun, you need to think carefully. This is no joke. Apart from money, Zhang Tianxing has nothing. He's a complete newcomer to mobile phone manufacturing, and he's not a technical person. He only has some skills in making money in the stock market," Fang Min said hurriedly.
Feng Changlun tickled Fang Min's nose with his finger. "I know that. Actually, once you have money, everything else will follow. Money is the root of all things, the original sin."
"But there are patent and technology barriers. Even if Zhang Tianxing produces phones, they can only be OEM devices. He's essentially working for these patent holders to make money," Fang Min said, getting agitated upon hearing Feng Changlun's words. What did he mean by having everything once you have money?
Are you really going to start a business with Zhang Tianxing? Would anyone really give up better options?
"Xiaomin, I want to start a business with Zhang Tianxing and forge our way into the mobile phone industry. However, Zhang Tianxing's focus is in China, and I might return to China," Feng Changlun said in a low voice.
"No way, Feng Changlun, are you crazy? If you don't go to Siemens, how will you explain it to your mentor? Do you know how many people want to be in a senior executive position like that?" Fang Min was completely stunned.
Just as she feared, her silly husband actually wanted to start a business with Zhang Tianxing and even harbored the idea of returning to China.
How could this be possible? They had gone through immense hardship to establish themselves in America and obtain green cards. It had cost them a great deal of effort.
For some distant Zhang Tianxing's startup, they would return to China? What opportunities were there in China? Wasn't it better to stay in America?
Feng Changlun looked at Fang Min seriously and said, "I've thought about everything you've said, but you haven't heard what Zhang Tianxing said."
"What did Zhang Tianxing say that made you so infatuated?" Fang Min shouted angrily. She wanted to know why Zhang Tianxing had poured some kind of magic potion into Feng Changlun, making him make such an irrational decision.
"He didn't say much, just that using phones will become more convenient in the future, that they will be able to achieve computer functions, serve as excellent camera tools, and that you can place orders on your phone. Then, unmanned aircraft will deliver your ordered goods to your window..."
Feng Changlun slowly recounted these scenes, which were too astonishing. How was this possible? At present, there was no such thing as food delivery to one's doorstep.
"It's impossible. You don't actually believe all this talk from Zhang Tianxing, do you? It completely goes against our common sense," Fang Min said, getting a little angry. He was already in his early thirties.
Why was he still acting like a child who loved to fantasize? People his age should be practical. Zhang Tianxing was really something, focusing on his stock market endeavors and then saying such things to my husband.
My husband is a research fanatic, and he's very honest. I hope he hasn't been tricked by Zhang Tianxing!
"Xiaomin, I've thought about it carefully. I got the position at Siemens with the help of my mentor, but I want to forge my own path, even if I don't achieve anything in the end," Feng Changlun said in a deep voice.
He had made up his mind to take a gamble with Zhang Tianxing, not for anything else, but just to make the world a little better.
"Are you crazy? Apart from money, what else does Zhang Tianxing have?" Fang Min couldn't understand. But she knew one thing: Siemens was one of the "Four Heavenly Kings" in the mobile phone industry.
Zhang Tianxing's company hadn't even left the drawing board yet. It was said that he had just formed a team and was looking for office space. Moreover, Feng Changlun had just said he wanted to develop in China.
Wasn't that a joke? If you want to start a business, why not develop it in America? There were so many opportunities, advanced technology, and everything you could possibly want. The opportunities here were far greater than in China.
She couldn't understand why Zhang Tianxing wanted to develop in China, nor could she understand why Feng Changlun insisted on returning to China with Zhang Tianxing.
If she didn't know Feng Changlun's character, Fang Min would have suspected that Zhang Tianxing had "bent" Feng Changlun.
This situation made Fang Min want to cry but have no tears. What should she do now? She wouldn't separate from Feng Changlun. Would they have to live apart in two countries from now on...