Chapter 177: So, he likes this type

Shen Ci set down her chopsticks and slowly turned her body to face Gu Shangyou directly: "The Gu Group ventured into the field of artificial intelligence when it was still in its infancy. This demonstrates the Gu Group's pioneering spirit and foresight. Now that the Gu Group has become a domestic pioneer in this field, it must be inclusive and highly receptive to new things to have brought the Gu Group's artificial intelligence to where it is today."

In other words, sticking to old ways will eventually lead to falling behind.

Shen Ci did not need to spell this out; Gu Shangyou naturally understood.

But Shen Ci was not here to be Gu Shangyou's "life mentor." She needed to reach a cooperation agreement with the Gu Group, and she said all this just to show that their project was something new—a fresh technology about to pour into the industry.

Gu Shangyou looked at Shen Ci. For someone so young, she spoke with such composure. Xiang Lianxing was the same age, yet still a child who hadn't grown up.

"You have a lot of confidence in your project," Gu Shangyou said slowly. "Let me ask you, Uncle: do you know how many people are in just one data team in the Gu Group's artificial intelligence department?"

Shen Ci shook her head; she did not know.

Gu Shangyou said: "There are over 60 people, and there are more than a dozen such teams in this department alone."

Shen Ci smiled: "Does Uncle Gu mean to say that a department of over a hundred people at the Gu Group must be better than my eight-person team? I don't agree. Probability can indeed verify truth most of the time, but sometimes, truth is held in the hands of the few."

"When Newton discovered 'universal gravitation,' there were billions of people in the world. Since life appeared on Earth, things have fallen from heights every day, yet only Newton discovered gravity."

"My example might be a bit extreme, but history is filled with countless similar events. As a successful entrepreneur, Uncle Gu should also know that the earliest initial code for artificial intelligence was written by a team of just a few people. You cannot look down on us just because our team is small."

Gu Xiang Lianxing pursed her lips and muttered softly: "Exactly..."

Gu Shangyou glanced at his daughter and nodded with a light laugh: "I naturally understand this principle. Uncle doesn't look down on you; I just hold reservations about people and things I don't know. That is my consistent style of doing things."

"Then can Uncle give us a chance? After all, talk is cheap; practice is the sole criterion for testing truth. Whether we succeed or not, we'll know once we try!" Shen Ci pleaded sincerely.

Gu Xiang Lianxing could no longer hold back: "Dad, you kicked Senior Brother Luo and the others out without rhyme or reason. Now that Shen Ci is asking you, are you going to reject them a second time?"

Even Mrs. Gu couldn't help but speak up for Shen Ci: "Doesn't the Gu Group always encourage young people to be bold and innovative? The company even established a youth innovation fund. I see that Shen Ci and her team are all fresh graduates. It's not easy for young people to start a business; why don't you give them a chance?"

Shen Ci looked at Mrs. Gu with gratitude, then turned back to Gu Shangyou: "Uncle, if it succeeds, it's a win-win for us. If it doesn't, the Gu Group loses nothing. But this opportunity is too important to us. Please, believe in us once."

At this point, Gu Shangyou really had no room to refuse. He nodded: "Fine. I'll make arrangements later for your team to interface with our company's professional department. But I must state one thing: if your program is merely at a passing level, I won't use it. It must be good enough and advanced enough."

Shen Ci was overjoyed upon hearing this and nodded excitedly: "Don't worry, Uncle Gu. We will definitely make you satisfied."

The others also subconsciously let out a sigh of relief. Gu Xiang Lianxing happily picked up her cup: "Dad, I thank you on behalf of Shen Ci."

Gu Shangyou looked at his daughter with doting eyes and smiled. To be honest, a large part of the reason he agreed to Shen Ci was because of his daughter. If it had been a stranger seeking cooperation with him in such an abrupt manner, he wouldn't have even paid them any mind.

No matter how much they bragged about their own things, the Gu Group had the most excellent team, and Gu Shangyou had his own pride.

Shen Ci also knew that if she didn't borrow the connection through Xiang Lianxing, it would be very difficult for her to knock on the Gu Group's door. So, she had no choice but to thicken her skin and beg. She wasn't doing it for herself; she had to do it for Senior Brother Luo and the entire team.

Fortunately, this meal was relatively pleasant, and Gu Shangyou did not show any displeasure.

After the meal, Jin Pili even took the initiative to teach Mrs. Gu a little trick for digestion, especially useful after dinner to prevent indigestion at night.

Shen Ci and Gu Xiang Lianxing accompanied Gu Shangyou to drink tea and chat. Who would have thought that near nine o'clock in the evening, someone would actually come to the door carrying things.

The person who came was none other than the big brother Xiang Lianxing had secretly loved since she was a child, Jiang Cheng, who was now engaged, along with his fiancée.

"Jiang Cheng, Tian Tian?"

Gu Shangyou and his wife were also very surprised by the sudden visit of the two at this hour. Mrs. Gu stepped forward enthusiastically to greet them: "Why did you come over so suddenly so late?"

When Gu Xiang Lianxing saw Jiang Cheng, her expression clearly showed panic. She didn't stand up or speak, just sitting on the sofa as if she had been acupunctured, motionless.

Having loved someone for so many years, only for them to suddenly get engaged—it wasn't easy to get over. She hadn't even gone to the engagement party because her heart still ached.

At this moment, it was the same. She lowered her head to hide her slightly red-rimmed eyes.

Shen Ci subconsciously looked at Xiang Lianxing and sighed slightly. At least this time, she didn't run away in a panic like last time.

"Uncle, Auntie, I brought you some wild lingzhi. It's wild from Tian Tian's hometown; it's especially good." Jiang Cheng said, handing the things in his hand to Mrs. Gu: "We've already moved over. Since we're close by, we didn't give a heads-up and just came over."

Gu Shangyou was slightly surprised: "Moved over? So fast? I thought you were going to use this place as your bridal home."

Jiang Cheng smiled and shook his head. At this moment, he noticed Gu Xiang Lianxing sitting on the sofa and took the initiative to call out: "Xiang Lianxing?"

Gu Xiang Lianxing's body clearly trembled, but the next second, she smiled and lifted her face, pretending to be fine as she responded: "Brother Jiang Cheng, long time no see!"

"Why didn't you come when I got engaged?" Jiang Cheng asked.

"I had something on that day; I went out with friends. I'll go when you get married," Gu Xiang Lianxing said.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Cheng revealed a warm smile like a big brother and turned to introduce her to his fiancée beside him: "Tian Tian, this is Uncle and Auntie's daughter, Xiang Lianxing."

Tian Tian nodded and looked at Xiang Lianxing with poise, greeting her: "Hello, Xiang Lianxing."

Gu Xiang Lianxing's mouth moved, but the word "Sister-in-law" just couldn't come out. She only responded: "Hello."

His fiancée was gentle and quiet, a completely different temperament from her own. *So, he likes this type, * Gu Xiang Lianxing thought to herself.

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