Chapter 2201 - 712: Coming-of-Age Ceremony, Kidnapping

8:40 AM.

Shen City, Qianhai Free Trade Zone.

The winter morning sunlight, with its bay-specific clarity, envelops the futuristic building complex.

The plaza outside the Innovation Center’s core area and Future Convention Center is bustling and lively.

Finance journalists and tech bloggers from around the world, equipped with various types of cameras, are on high alert.

In the center of the plaza, a giant LED spherical screen is repeatedly broadcasting the visually stunning promotional video for the "Next-Generation Smart Hardware Ecosystem Summit" theme.

The dazzling light effects draw many to stop and watch.

Alongside the road, stands a row of holographic projection panels filled with sci-fi flair.

These feature concept images of the first-generation AR smart glasses by [Xuanji Light Realm] and a grand vision for the future "spatial computing" ecosystem.

At the venue entrance, uniformed staff in dark blue outfits are trained and methodically guiding the arriving international guests.

A few black luxury business cars, directed by security personnel, slowly pull up to the red-carpeted VIP drop-off area.

"Click—clack—click—clack—"

Car doors open consecutively.

Ren Mingyuan, carrying a briefcase, is the last to step out.

He adjusts his neatly pressed suit and tie, looks up, and gazes at the strikingly modern and architecturally designed buildings around him, filled with an indescribable sense of awe.

Here is the famous Tangyi Precision Innovation Base.

A sanctuary that gathers many top tech enterprises, either incubated or strategically invested in by [TY Precision].

From [Guangyan Technology] developing next-generation LiDAR, to [Creative Semiconductor] focused on consumer-grade chips, and now this highly anticipated [Xuanji Light Realm]...

Each name here represents the industry’s cutting edge.

As a veteran in the tech industry, being able to personally come here and participate in such a summit that pools top global intellect and resources.

Naturally, he is immensely excited.

The group meets at the end of the red carpet.

Led by Chairman Wang Le’an, they proceed along the VIP channel towards the strictly secured C2 entrance.

The moment Wang Le’an and the others appear, several familiar entrepreneurs arriving at the same time greet them with smiles.

Warmly exchanging greetings.

"Chairman Wang! Long time no see! You look more and more refreshed!"

"Haha, President Li, same goes for you!" Wang Le’an laughs heartily, vigorously shaking hands with his counterpart, "Last time we met was at the Spring City semiconductor industry forum, wasn’t it? Time flies, almost half a year already."

He pats the shoulder of his tall and handsome son Wang Yubo beside him and introduces, "Yubo, this is President Li Xiangdong from the renowned memory chip company [Huaxin]."

Wang Yubo immediately steps forward, slightly bows, "President Li, hello. I am Wang Yubo from Yuanjian Shares’ Smart Manufacturing Business Department, I’ve been looking forward to meeting you."

"Yubo, right? I’ve heard Chairman Wang mention you several times, they say a tiger father begets no poor sons, truly young and promising, a talent indeed!"

"You’re too kind, President Li, I still need to learn much from you and all the seniors."

...

Amidst the friendly exchanges and gathering.

Wang Le’an, with his son, chats buoyantly all the way and smoothly passes the C2 guest channel’s security check to enter the majestic and futuristic venue interior.

Signing in, collecting guest badges, taking commemorative photos in front of the summit backdrop...

Camera flashes flicker, and reporters’ questions echo one after another.

"Chairman Wang, is your company bringing new project collaborations to this summit?"

"What is your view on the future prospects of AR smart hardware?"

"The AR industry is at the golden turning point before an explosion, [Xuanji Light Realm] is undoubtedly the key variable worth watching. We [Yuanjian Shares] have deep knowledge in precision manufacturing and supply chain management, greatly hope to have the chance to participate in [Xuanji Light Realm]’s future ecosystem and contribute our part."

...

The spacious and bright main conference hall is bustling with people.

Everywhere are tech-filled display booths showcasing the latest tech products from [TY Precision] and its ecosystem partners—

From industrial mother machine models with nanometer precision processing, to medical robot arms capable of high-precision sterile surgeries, to flexible screens that can be bent and folded at will...

Each exhibit represents the industry’s forefront, drawing many guests to stop, observe, and exchange quietly.

Industry magnates, top investors, various media reporters, and energetic entrepreneurs intertwine.

Forming a loud yet high-end tableau vivante.

Wang Yubo stays close to Wang Le’an, interacting with partners and his father’s connections, exchanging pleasantries.

His face always maintains a steady and proper smile, adeptly handling interactions.

Perfectly playing the role of an excellent successor.

But trailing at the end, Ren Mingyuan appears somewhat restrained.

Only occasionally chiming in with an affirming remark, mostly remaining silent.

The reason he qualifies to enter with a magnate like Wang Le’an through the VIP channel is entirely due to Wang Yubo.

Initially, with Win-win Technology’s Series A, they first approached [Yuanjian Shares]’ strategic investment department.

Valuing [Yuanjian] as a leading domestic supplier of intelligent manufacturing equipment, bringing industry resources to their upstream supply chain end.

Wang Le’an also favors the future prospects of the smart home field and decisively let his son, seeking to prove his capability independently, personally spearhead the investment in [Win-win Technology].