Chapter 61: Earning Money While Lying Down

I forgot to close the curtains last night; the sunlight is scattered on the quilt—morning sunshine at six doesn’t carry much warmth.

How does time pass so quickly in dreams!

Du Qiu felt like he hadn’t accomplished much; he had only just figured out the production details of the crystal material and thoroughly understood all the processes and nuances of the basic separation program.

It’s just that, right after learning about the structure of that steel jungle, he woke up laughing.

Du Qiu thought about it carefully and realized that even if he had modified the level definitions, if he couldn’t trick the inspection of higher-level intelligent machines, he would be exposed in minutes.

Once exposed, the super machine he was connected to might be shut down for major repairs, or even shut down permanently.

That would mean losing access to this trove of technology.

Thinking that he had yet to fully explore the knowledge of super machines, it seemed unnecessary to provoke the higher-level trio for the time being.

It was better to establish solid benefits first and fully assimilate the technology of the producers.

At the same time, he needed to figure out how to counterattack and breakthrough that colorful white vortex, taking control of the higher-level processors, maintainers, and energy providers in one fell swoop.

For now, laying a solid foundation for the company’s development was the right way to go.

There’s no money left.

The company had been open for over ten days, and Du Qiu’s 5 million had already been spent like running water.

Most of the expenses were concentrated on his laboratory equipment and experimental consumables.

He hadn’t even started comprehensive new material research; just the study of a batch of catalysts and molecular exchange agents had taken the largest chunk of the company’s expenses.

Were it not for Tianqi Company providing a processing center as a software integration test platform, his account would be thoroughly depleted by now.

Good thing Du Qiu checked the accounts today, else he would have directly ordered the raw materials related to crystal substances and that Siemens original CNC processing center.

That would leave no money for this month’s salaries.

Of course, he could wait until the next month-end settlement with Tianqi Company, but the settlement was a week later than the salary payment date.

To not pay salaries on time in the first month of company operation—does he want the employees to consider jumping ship?

Du Qiu habitually massaged his temples where the sun was hitting.

Now there was basically just enough for staff salaries and some payables left in the account, but waiting for next month’s settlement with Tianqi to buy raw materials and equipment felt like a huge waste of time.

Should he go to Aunt Zhao for a loan now?

“At a moment’s notice, a million possibilities…”

The ringtone of the phone suddenly sounded.

Du Qiu took a look at his phone—it was Li Qiang.

“Qiang bro, why have you got time to look for me today?”

“Haha, didn’t you hear the magpie calling when you got up this morning?” Li Qiang’s hearty laughter echoed in the receiver.

Du Qiu’s eyes lit up, he was invigorated and said, “Is it because you sold another surveillance network set?”

“Nope, who’s selling surveillance networks?”

Li Qiang said, not letting Du Qiu speak, and added, “I only sell anti-paparazzi systems!”

Du Qiu always thought that naming it directly as an anti-paparazzi system was too controversial; if those paparazzi—oh… journalists found out he developed it, and they deliberately pressed and attacked him in the media, that wouldn’t be good.

So whether it was the patent certificate or the copyright certificate, all used the name ‘Surveillance Network System.’

This product Du Qiu didn’t put under Dream Technology’s name, but in the name of Li Qiang’s company, though the patent and other intellectual properties belonged to Du Qiu personally.

“Qiang bro, please just use the term verbally, okay? My company still needs to develop big time, and offending journalists will give me a hard time.”

Li Qiang laughed, “Okay, okay, anyway, those stars just like the few words I say by mouth.”

“It looks like you really sold another. You couldn’t have sold it for 3 million again, right?”

Last time, Director Xu spent 3 million partly because he had the money and partly because the sub-system was indeed a bit more.

Generally, people just equip their own homes and cars.

“Although I didn’t sell it for 3 million each set, it’s still not low. Guess how much I sold one for this time?” Li Qiang boasted again.

“One million!” Du Qiu needed money now; if he could sell it at this price, at least he’d have money to buy a Siemens machine first.

“Little brother, you lack imagination.”

Li Qiang chuckled, then slowly let out a number, “12 million! Six sets!”

Du Qiu was stunned, “How much? 12 million? 2 million per set, and you actually sold six sets?”

Li Qiang explained with a laugh: “We owe this deal to Director Xu’s introduction, also a coincidental opportunity. A celebrity took Director Xu’s car for a private matter.

Fortunately, our anti-paparazzi system detected lurking paparazzi; otherwise, he would definitely be on the headlines the next day.

With this situation, he immediately asked Director Xu for an introduction, and then the deal was done.

Soon, his celebrity friends knew about it, and my business has been consecutive. I’ve been quite exhausted recently.”

“I’m going, making 12 million in such a short time, I’d like to be that tired.” Du Qiu exclaimed.

“Keep pretending! You didn’t get tired at all and earned this money, right?” Li Qiang on the other end was exasperated by Du Qiu’s words.

“Oh my, right, my share of the money, it feels like I’ve earned it lying down. Qiang bro, you’re really amazing! Your sales ability is top-notch. Why don’t you come work as a vice president of sales in my little company?”

“Scram! Going to yours would just exhaust me till I vomit blood. Wait, I’ll have finance transfer the tax-deducted amount into your account.”

“Qiang bro, you’re really my savior. To be honest, this money is a big help for me.” Du Qiu said joyfully.

“Alright, I won’t chat with you. The May Day holidays are coming, and I need to find a place to enjoy. Don’t disturb me recently.”

After finishing, the call ended.

“Sigh, Qiang bro is so carefree to be able to enjoy the May Day holiday.” Du Qiu lamented.

Then, cheered up by the sudden timely funds, Du Qiu’s spirits lifted, instantly resolving his financial embarrassment.

However, after consulting with Qin Yun, Du Qiu transferred the money to the company’s account; she would guide the accounting department to consider the money as additional investment.

“Oh by the way, Xiaodu, I may be able to complete the resignation process this morning and come to report to your company in the afternoon.” After talking about her matters, Qin Yun suddenly said.

“What? So soon? Didn’t Huang Zifeng give you a hard time?”

Qin Yun hesitated before saying, “Um… he wanted to make it difficult and delay it.

But someone posted a video online on Saturday night, claiming I was the other woman and mentioned that I was the accountant of the shipyard.

Then someone deliberately exaggerated it to the old secretary of the shipyard, and since I had a previous disciplinary action, once they heard about my resignation, the old secretary immediately demanded the personnel department process my departure.”

Although Qin Yun’s explanation was brief, Du Qiu could hear from her trembling voice that she must have been greatly shaken in her heart.

Du Qiu quickly comforted her, “Qin sister, I smell some conspiracy in this matter. Leaving there is the right choice.

Hurry over here after you’ve settled everything. Believe me, everything will get better!”

“Yes, I’m lucky to have you willing to hire me, I believe it will get better.”