How A Ride-Hailing Driver Comes To Dominate The World? [EN]: Chapter 510

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To further pique everyone’s interest, Yang Chen continued to engage in the comments section.

Unfading Starry Sky: “Host, what’s the range on this rainmaking missile, and how effective is it?”

Gao Xinyi: “Brother Starry Sky always asks the most insightful questions. The model we’re showcasing today has a range of approximately 12 kilometers [about 7.5 miles]. Typical cloud heights range from 4,000 to 10,000 meters [13,000 to 33,000 feet], so our artificial rainmaking missile can definitely reach any cloud height.”

Unfading Starry Sky: “I’m just a layman, so forgive my naive questions. With such a long range, what happens if it goes off course?”

Gao Xinyi: “Brother Starry Sky, that’s a very pertinent question. Our engineers have already considered that. We’ve incorporated a controllable trajectory-altering device within the rainmaking missile. After launch, we can adjust its flight path at any time to ensure it accurately hits the intended target. If we encounter flocks of birds, aircraft, or other obstacles during flight, we can avoid them using this device. In the future, we also plan to develop our own radar system to achieve fully automated trajectory adjustments and obstacle avoidance.”

Comment Section:

“666 [Chinese slang for ‘awesome’], an artificial rainmaking missile that can change trajectory and dodge interception? That’s incredible!”

“It can dodge birds and airplanes, so dodging interceptor missiles isn’t a stretch, right?”

“Damn! Are you sure this is just an artificial rainmaking missile? I’m detecting some hidden implications here.”

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Gao Xinyi: “We’re also developing super-large artificial rainmaking missiles using a multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle (MIRV) system, capable of hitting up to 6 cloud clusters scattered within a 3-kilometer [roughly 2-mile] radius simultaneously. If everything goes according to plan, the one currently in the factory will complete its inspection today, and we might even conduct a live demonstration to show you the results.”

Comment Section:

“???”

“Multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle? Are you serious about this being an artificial rainmaking missile?”

“This is getting more and more outrageous. You’re putting missile technology into rainmaking missiles?”

“I just want to know how much a MIRV model costs. I want to buy one for fun.”

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Gao Xinyi: “Please don’t read too much into it. This model is indeed a civilian-grade artificial rainmaking missile. Our initial intention was to create artificial rain and address the current severe drought. We haven’t considered any other applications. Please refrain from spreading unfounded rumors.”

Comment Section:

“Understood!”

“We get what you’re saying. No need to over-explain.”

“Haha… amazing, Star Technology never disappoints.”

“Will you donate this technology to the country? I believe that if our country possessed this type of artificial rainmaking missile, our military—ah, sorry, our civilian capabilities would be greatly enhanced.”

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Gao Xinyi: “We are a Dragon Country [China] enterprise, so we will naturally prioritize cooperation with the Dragon Country government. Whether it’s donation or sale, we will definitely give preference to the Dragon Country government and its enterprises. Alright, enough chatter. Let’s start with a small appetizer and test-fire a 0.5-meter [approximately 20-inch] caliber model to show you the effect. Engineer, please test-fire the 0.5-meter caliber model for everyone to see. This one can cover 1-2 natural villages, including the villages and their surrounding land.”

The engineer immediately used a cannon-like device to launch a 0.5-meter caliber rainmaking missile.

The air defense system activated all

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Radar systems, but the radar didn’t detect any artificial rainmaking missile launch.

Person in charge: “What’s going on? Is the radar malfunctioning?”

Operator: “Our radar covers the test area, but it’s not picking up the flight trajectory of the artificial rainmaking missile. It’s as if it doesn’t exist. Could it be that their artificial rainmaking missile is coated with some kind of advanced stealth material?”

Person in charge: “Impossible! How could a private company overcome such technological barriers so easily?”

Operator: “The radar isn’t picking it up, but the video clearly shows it launching.”

Just as the operator was still trying to lock onto the artificial rainmaking missile with radar, it exploded in the clouds.

Gao Xinyi: “Alright, the artificial rainmaking missile has detonated in the clouds. We can expect about half an hour of heavy rain in about 30 minutes.”

Huang Heping quickly called his former colleagues to inquire about the CNMD [Chinese National Missile Defense] system’s reaction.

When he learned that the radar couldn’t detect the artificial rainmaking missile and the anti-missile system hadn’t responded, Huang Heping was stunned. Had Star Defense truly developed a stealth material capable of bypassing today’s most advanced air defense systems?

The sky gradually darkened, indicating that heavy rain was imminent.

Gao Xinyi: “Let’s show you the sky. See how dark it’s getting? But the area beyond is still sunny, with no change.”

Comment Section:

“Amazing, the effect is quite noticeable.”

“I want to know if the air defense system detected it?”

“Does anyone have a way to find out? I want to know if it really evaded the air defense system’s identification.”

…

Amidst the audience’s discussion, it began to rain.

Gao Xinyi: “Let’s show you, it’s starting to rain. The rain is getting heavier and heavier. Fortunately, we set up a tent in advance to stay dry. The equipment? Oh, it’s okay, ours is waterproof, no problem. Look, it’s pouring rain, just like we said it would.”

Comment Section:

“Wow, is the effect really that good?”

“Oh, if you had developed this earlier, it would have been great, and the riverbeds in my hometown wouldn’t have cracked from the drought.”

“It’s raining, but there’s nothing particularly special about it. After all, other companies produce rainmaking missiles too, and the effect might be only slightly worse.”

…

Gao Xinyi: “Rainmaking missiles from other companies require a prerequisite: clouds in the sky. Many places are experiencing drought this year, not because the local authorities don’t want to use artificial rain, but because there are no clouds to seed. Therefore, to solve this problem, we specially developed a matching cloud-making machine. See that? It’s that mixer-like device. Artificial clouds are sprayed from that ‘mixing box’. After the rain stops, we’ll demonstrate it for everyone.”

The heavy rain lasted for nearly forty minutes before gradually subsiding. Because it was artificial rain, it came and went quickly. Once the cloud layer was depleted, the rain stopped, and the sky cleared immediately.

Gao Xinyi: “The rain has stopped, the sky is clear, the effect is obvious, right? Next, we’ll test the cloud-making machine for everyone. Master, you can start making clouds.”

Under the audience’s watchful eyes, the engineers operated a

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After operating the machine, the “mixing box” began to emit smoke.

The thick white smoke floated into the sky, appearing indistinguishable from natural clouds from a distance.

At this moment, Gao Xinghu, a meteorologist watching the live broadcast, stared in disbelief.

“Star Technology and Star Defense are incredibly powerful; they’ve actually succeeded in large-scale cloud creation. If this technology could be shared with us, we could create cloud-based weather weapons,” Gao Xinghu muttered to himself.

Gao Xinghu quickly grabbed his car keys and rushed out. He wanted to witness the scene firsthand.

It takes some time for the cloud layer to rise to the desired height. Gao Xinyi chatted with the audience while they waited.

Gao Xinyi: “Our artificial cloud allows us to control the concentration. High concentration creates clouds, low concentration creates fog. Our artificial wind equipment is still under development. Once it’s ready, we can use the wind-making machine and the cloud-making machine together to artificially create smog in designated areas. This effect can be quite significant. For example, if you want to play hide-and-seek with children, you can use our equipment to create smog, and you can play in smog where you can’t see your fingers. To avoid getting lost, you can prepare smog-suitable equipment in advance. Because you’re prepared, and others don’t know the smog is coming, they won’t have smog-proof equipment. This gives you a significant advantage and can even turn the tables. Oh, no, no, turn the game around.”

Comment Section:

“Haha… understood, understood. Hide-and-seek game, not battlefield, we all understand.”

“Damn! Listening to you, it sounds very practical. If this technology were used on the battlefield, the enemy would instantly be blinded and become easy targets.”

“Awesome! Your civilian equipment is so useful. I think we can buy some for our lovely soldiers so they can relive their childhood and have fun playing hide-and-seek in smoggy weather during training.”

“Wind, rain, and clouds can all be made, what about thunder?”

Gao Xinyi: “Well, some brothers asked a good question: what about thunder? Equipment for artificially creating lightning is also being developed. We can directly trigger lightning in natural clouds, or we can create clouds first and then bring down the lightning. If that damned bastard does something bad, we can sentence him to thunder tribulation [a concept from Chinese mythology where one is punished by lightning] and directly strike him with lightning.”

Comment Section:

“Damn! 666, understood, understood, you can accurately direct lightning to a designated target, right?”

“Haha… if this were used on the battlefield, the enemy would be helpless, and you could just strike them with lightning from the sky. If there are no clouds, you can create them artificially and then bring down the thunder. I ask you, how can the enemy even compete?”

“Host, your company’s products are too dangerous. Are you sure these things can be sold? If you can, I’ll sell everything I own to buy them. If I don’t like someone, I’ll just sentence them to thunder tribulation. Haha…”

“No need to ask, it definitely can’t be sold publicly, it’s too dangerous.”

…

Gao Xinyi: “Haha… since we dare to develop and produce these things, we’ll naturally consider safety issues. Only products that can be sold to individuals will be sold; products that can’t be sold won’t be. Today’s live broadcast is primarily to introduce Star Defense’s

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After operating the machine, the “mixing box” began to emit smoke.

The thick white smoke floated into the sky, appearing indistinguishable from natural clouds from a distance.

At this moment, Gao Xinghu, a meteorologist watching the live broadcast, stared in disbelief.

Gao Xinghu quickly grabbed his car keys and rushed out. He wanted to witness the scene firsthand.

It takes some time for the cloud layer to rise to the desired height. Gao Xinyi chatted with the audience while they waited.

Comment Section:

“Haha… understood, understood. Hide-and-seek game, not battlefield, we all understand.”

“Damn! Listening to you, it sounds very practical. If this technology were used on the battlefield, the enemy would instantly be blinded and become easy targets.”

“Wind, rain, and clouds can all be made, what about thunder?”

Comment Section:

“Damn! 666, understood, understood, you can accurately direct lightning to a designated target, right?”

“No need to ask, it definitely can’t be sold publicly, it’s too dangerous.”

…

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new products, not really to sell goods.”

Comment Section:

“Who are you looking down on? Put it on the shelves quickly, I want to buy it!”

“Where’s the link? You said it was a live broadcast to sell goods, why don’t you put up the link? If you dare to make false advertising, we’ll report you. Put up the link quickly!”

“What do you mean? We’ve been waiting in the live broadcast room since early this morning, and now you say you won’t sell it to individuals? Do you think that’s possible? Today, you either put it on the shelves, or I’ll come over and squeeze your eggs out [a crude threat].”

“Do you think I can’t afford it? Don’t worry, I’ll sell my house and sell my wife, and I’ll raise money to buy it. Put it on the shelves, hurry up!”

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Gao Xinyi: “Haha… thank you for your support. The specific sales matters need to be determined after Star Defense and Star Technology negotiate with relevant departments. I’ll notify everyone as soon as there’s any follow-up news. I’m currently in the Star Entertainment Internet Celebrity Business Department. Star Entertainment, Star Defense, and Star Technology are all President Yang’s companies. So, I’m practically family, and I’ll definitely be able to get first-hand news. Everyone must follow me to stay updated.”

The audience quickly clicked to follow, and Gao Xinyi’s number of fans quickly surpassed 30 million.

Before the broadcast, he was just a blogger with 5 million fans, but now he had become a top-tier internet celebrity.

After a while, the cloud layer stabilized at the desired height.

Gao Xinyi: “Okay! The cloud layer is stable. Now we’ll test-fire this 1-meter [approximately 39-inch] caliber big guy for everyone to see the effect. Master, you can start.”

The engineer immediately prepared for launch.

“10, 9, 8…3, 2, 1, ignite!”

With a loud noise, the one-meter caliber missile launched.

Comment Section:

“Wow, does this thing have a countdown to ignite?”

“Watching your artificial rain, I feel like I’m watching the Shenzhou [Chinese spacecraft] launch.”

“I tolerated everything before, but I can’t handle the countdown to ignite. Are you sure you’re selling artificial rainmaking missiles? Is it possible that your artificial rainmaking missile can be modified into a missile or a spacecraft? Look, look, it’s changing trajectory again, damn.”

“Your technology is awesome. But I want to ask, if you sell it to foreigners, wouldn’t they also master the technology?”

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Gao Xinyi: “Currently, the researchers at Star Technology are studying how to integrate the trajectory-changing system with radar. Once successfully implemented, we can produce radar that can detect new materials. This means that only we in the world can detect it, and other countries can’t. Even if they obtain the surface material, it won’t affect us. We won’t export these products until we can ensure our country’s safety. Everyone can rest assured about that. We have national pride and social responsibility.”

At this time, in the CNMD system control room.

Person in charge: “How is it, have you detected it?”

Operator: “Still nothing. All the radars are turned on and working normally, but we just can’t detect the trajectory and position of the artificial rainmaking missile. It’s certain that their rainmaking missile uses stealth materials that are unprecedented in the world.”

Person in charge: “Xiao Li, gather the team and follow me. The others will continue to monitor the radar system.

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System, notify me immediately if there’s any reaction.”

The person in charge immediately left the base with four military vehicles and rushed to the live broadcast site as quickly as possible.

At the same time, Zheng Chun, director of the Institute of Materials Science of the Dragon Academy of Sciences [Chinese Academy of Sciences], also led a team to Haicheng by plane.

The rainmaking missile successfully exploded in the artificial cloud layer. Before long, the sky darkened again, and then it began to drizzle, followed by a torrential downpour.

Gao Xinyi: “Let’s see how the effect is. Although the rain under the artificial cloud is a little lighter than before, this amount of rainfall is enough to alleviate the drought in a region. The flight altitude of our rainmaking missile is 12 kilometers [about 7.5 miles]. If we increase the size, the reliable data obtained from current simulation experiments suggests that it can fly 18,000 to 20,000 kilometers [11,000 to 12,500 miles]. Essentially, launching it from within the Dragon Country can address the drought problem in any designated area in the world. Therefore, we can sell it to foreign countries without any trouble in the future. We can launch it to any corner of the world from our country. Foreign customers only need to transfer the money to our account, and we can launch it directly. Because other countries’ air defense systems can’t identify it, there’s no need to worry about misidentification and interception. If any system misjudges and launches an interceptor missile, we can avoid it by changing the trajectory. If we can’t avoid it, we can release interference flares. If we can’t avoid it even with that, we can activate the submunition mode, and there will always be a submunition that can hit the target cloud layer. In short, as long as you pay, we guarantee to solve the problem.”

Comment Section:

“Haha… I’m so excited by what you’re saying. Who would have thought that watching someone make artificial rain could be so thrilling?”

“My mom asked me why I was watching my phone on my knees, and I really didn’t know how to explain it to her [an expression of being impressed].”

“Is it really appropriate for you to have so many high-end functions in an artificial rainmaking missile? What are other companies going to do? Their artificial rainmaking missiles don’t have these features.”

“Damn, ignoring the air defense system, global reach, trajectory change, interference flares, MIRV warheads—you’re a bit over the top. Host, please tell President Yang not to sell this to foreigners. It’s better to keep this thing in our own hands. If foreigners buy it, it’ll increase my sense of unease.”

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Gao Xinyi: “Haha… don’t worry, everyone. I said earlier that we won’t sell it to foreign countries until we can ensure that the Dragon Country is safe and secure. In the future, our radar system will be developed, along with an automatic return program near the Dragon Country, ensuring that our products won’t harm the Dragon Country.”

Comment Section:

“Can it also automatically return? Like our drones? Automatically return when approaching the Dragon Country?”

“Haha… drones automatically returning don’t pose any danger. If this thing automatically returns and explodes, wouldn’t that be suicide?”

“Boss Yang is awesome; this is what our entrepreneurs should be like. In the future, Boss Yang will be my idol. Who else should I admire if not someone like this?”

…

Yang Chen, who was watching the live broadcast, received a call from Zhao He.

Zhao He: “President Yang, the MIRV rainmaking missile has been tested and is ready for demonstration. However, it’s the first test, and success isn’t guaranteed. Should we

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test it secretly another day, or test it together today?”

Yang Chen: “Of course, we have to test it together. Failure isn’t terrible. We should be grateful for failure. We can discover unknown problems before it’s officially put into use.”

Zhao He: “Okay! Then I’ll have someone send it to the live broadcast site now?”

Yang Chen: “Yes. Send it there. I’m watching the live broadcast. Call me if there’s a problem.”

Zhao He: “Okay.”

The rain stopped, the sky cleared, and everything returned to normal.

Gao Xinyi also received a notification that the MIRV rainmaking missile was on its way and was asked to keep the audience engaged, so everyone could witness the test results together.

Gao Xinyi excitedly told the audience: “Brothers, the MIRV rainmaking missile you’ve been waiting for is here! It’s already on its way. Please be patient. Today, we’re going to make sure everyone has a great time. In the meantime, let’s create a few separate cloud layers first. When the rainmaking missile arrives, we can do the experiment without wasting any time.”

The engineers became busy again. They needed to create several cloud layers in different locations to cooperate with the existing clouds in the sky, forming a cloud group with a distribution distance of no more than 3 kilometers [roughly 2 miles].

When the cloud layer stabilized, the rainmaking missile with the MIRV warhead arrived.

Comment Section:

“Damn! Are you sure this is an artificial rainmaking missile? Isn’t this an intercontinental missile?”

“So big! No wonder it can fly 18,000 kilometers [11,000 miles].”

“What kind of legitimate company produces such a massive artificial rainmaking missile?”

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Gao Xinyi: “Don’t misunderstand, everyone. This one can’t fly 18,000 kilometers. Its range is only 300 kilometers [about 186 miles], with a margin of error of about 1,700 meters [roughly 1 mile], depending on the engine and fuel used. It’s mainly used to test the reliability of the MIRV warhead. The range is limited to below 30,000 meters [about 19 miles]. If you want to test a range of 18,000 kilometers, you need the same engine as the Dongfeng [Chinese ICBM] series. We don’t have that yet. We’ll see if we develop a new engine or cooperate with relevant departments later. The engineers are doing the final inspection and testing before launch. If they determine there are no issues, they can launch it. Let me remind you again that we’re primarily testing the MIRV warhead’s functionality this time, and the range isn’t part of the test.”

Before Gao Xinyi could finish, four military vehicles arrived, and the CNMD system personnel emerged.

The soldiers dismounted and surrounded the test area.

The person in charge ran over and asked, “Who’s in charge here?”

Zhao He, who had just delivered the missile, raised his hand and said, “I am. What’s the matter?”

The person in charge: “I need to speak with you privately.”

The two moved to a secluded spot.

The person in charge: “What’s your boss’s name?”

Zhao He: “I’m Zhao He, the director of Star Machinery Factory.”

The person in charge: “Hello, Director Zhao. I’d like to request that you cancel the live broadcast of this experiment.”

Zhao He: “That’s impossible. President Yang has instructed us to showcase the scientific research achievements of Star Technology and Star Defense through live broadcasts. President Yang also emphasized that we’ll ensure the safety of the country and its people. After the follow-up test data is stable, we’ll cooperate with relevant departments.”

The person in charge: “The stealth capabilities of your product are too advanced. Our air defense system can’t detect it. These

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Such advanced scientific research results should be kept secret and used internally, not exposed so openly.”

Zhao He: “Haha… sometimes good things should be shown off to have a deterrent effect. Don’t worry, President Yang’s ideology and values are absolutely reliable; otherwise, he wouldn’t have donated the quantum chip to the country. You agree, don’t you?”

The person in charge: “Haha… that’s right. Okay, since it’s already happening, let’s proceed. In the future, I hope we can cooperate with you, especially in developing a radar system that can identify your new stealth materials to ensure our absolute security.”

Zhao He: “You can discuss these matters with Chairman Qiu of the group later, or you can talk to President Yang directly. I’m just a factory director in charge of production. Decision-making and scientific research aren’t my responsibility.”

The person in charge nodded, and the two returned.

At this time, the comment section:

“Oh my god, you’ve caused a big problem. Are they going to arrest you for questioning?”

“Things are escalating; the soldiers are here.”

“So, does this mean the rainmaking missile evaded the air defense system, so the soldiers came to see it for themselves?”

…

Meanwhile, Zhang Yulong and Xu Jun, who were watching the live broadcast, were completely dumbfounded.

Zhang Yulong called Xu Jun and said, “Chairman Xu, have you been watching the live broadcast?”

Xu Jun: “I have…”

Zhang Yulong: “I have a bad feeling. Their rainmaking missile could easily be developed into an intercontinental missile. Our mere $30 million USD order is insignificant. Even if we successfully facilitate the Saudi 052D [Chinese frigate] order, it can’t compare to this research and development.”

Xu Jun: “Alas… don’t even mention it; I’m already preparing to resign. I’d rather leave voluntarily to avoid being humiliated by Yang Chen later. You should resign too.”

Zhang Yulong: “But I’ve only been chairman for a little over ten days; I’m resigning before I’ve even warmed my seat?”

Xu Jun: “What else can you do? Wait for Yang Chen to use these research and development results against you? Do you think your value can compare to these scientific breakthroughs?”

Zhang Yulong was silent.

After a moment, Zhang Yulong said, “Actually, I think you were too hasty, Chairman Xu. You shouldn’t have blocked Star Entertainment’s projects; the situation wouldn’t be so dire now.”

Xu Jun: “…”

While they were talking, the MIRV rainmaking missile was launched.

Gao Xinyi’s live broadcast camera focused on the tablet computer, where a red dot could be seen rising rapidly.

At an altitude of 4,000 meters [about 13,000 feet], the red dot suddenly split into five red dots. Under the engineers’ control, the five red dots flew toward the target cloud layers.

Due to the varying heights of the cloud layers, the red dots arrived at different times. Each red dot exploded and disappeared upon reaching its designated cloud layer. Soon, all five red dots had detonated within the cloud layers.

Gao Xinyi: “Haha… did everyone see that? Our MIRV warhead successfully hit the designated five cloud layers, indicating that our experiment was a success. Let’s wait a moment to see the rain effect before we say anything more.”

Comment Section:

“Wow, it really is a MIRV warhead, hitting five targets simultaneously and changing trajectory independently to reach the target cloud layers.”

“Boss Yang has struck gold. Is it reasonable to sell this technology for hundreds of billions of US dollars?”

“I hope Boss Yang will donate it to the country to protect us.”

“Don’t be ridiculous; their scientific research investment is substantial. Don’t just ask for donations; you have to pay to buy it.”

“Enough talk, host, put up the link quickly; I want to buy it now. Not for any other reason, just to support Boss Yang’s scientific research.”

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The CNMD person in charge quickly called headquarters to inquire whether the radar had detected the MIRV rainmaking missile.

The operator replied definitively: “It wasn’t detected; the system didn’t react at all.”

The person in charge: “It seems their stealth material is indeed powerful and can evade today’s most advanced radar. I need to report this to the leader immediately; we must acquire this technology.”

At this point, it was getting dark.

But more people arrived.

Zheng Chun, director of the Institute of Materials Science of the Dragon Academy of Sciences, arrived with his team, and the groups introduced themselves.

Zhao He: “Director Zheng, welcome, welcome. We’re honored to have you and the academicians here to guide us.”

Zheng Chun: “Director Zhao, you’re too kind. May I ask who led the research on the stealth material?”

Zhao He: “President Yang led the team.”

Zheng Chun: “President Yang Chen, the recent Nobel Prize winner in Physics?”

Zhao He: “Yes, that’s him.”

Zheng Chun: “Where is he? I’d like to meet him.”

Kang Hui, the CNMD person in charge, quickly added, “I’d also like to meet President Yang.”

Zhao He: “I’ll have to report this to President Yang; I can’t make that decision.”

Zheng Chun: “Okay, please do so quickly.”