Chapter 1229: Laughing Proudly at the Peak of the World

The old gentlemen present might really not have read many books, but in that era when the mountains and rivers were about to shatter and they suffered humiliation.

They led China, this aircraft carrier that was about to sink, to rush through the wind and waves, fearlessly and bravely moving forward, and drove away all the invaders.

Their wisdom is beyond doubt, but except for Zhou Andong, this reborn person, whose vision can really penetrate the long river of time and see twenty or thirty years later?

Zhou Andong took another puff of cigarette: "As an industrial pearl, rare earth is a necessary raw material for high-precision fields such as stealth fighters, superconductivity, and nuclear industry. Whoever masters rare earth masters the battlefield in all weather.

Those who have been advocating 'making is not as good as buying, buying is not as good as renting' have also been saying that science has no borders. But they seem to have ignored that science has no borders, but scientists have a motherland.

The law of the jungle will never change, backwardness will be beaten, and development can be self-strengthening. With history as the vertical axis and the world as the horizontal axis, know where you come from, think about where you are going.

If technology flourishes, the nation flourishes; if technology is strong, the country is strong. No matter how poor we are, we must possess the power of independent research and development of technology, and firmly hold key core technologies in our own hands.

This concerns the future and destiny of China. If we cannot hold the core technology of high-precision, in the ever-changing international situation, how can we have the confidence and strength to laugh proudly?

From the sinking of the Divine Land and the chaos of the Nine Plains, to the rise of China and the rejuvenation of the nation. Our country, which has experienced many vicissitudes, can only hold key core technologies itself to walk into the future with its head held high and laugh proudly at the peak of the world."

These words caused too much shock in the hearts of the old gentlemen present, and they all fell into deep thought.

Zhou Andong didn't disturb them, turned and walked out of the study. They must still be studying, but he also had a number in his heart.

If even these old guys didn't agree, he didn't need to stir up trouble in the rare earth industry and would withdraw immediately.

"How was it?" Jian Qiu asked curiously.

Zhou Andong nodded with a smile: "Should be about the same."

"What is 'should be about the same'." Jian Qiu blinked her beautiful big eyes: "Your mouth is so smooth, you can't fool those old people?"

"Are those inside ordinary old people?" Zhou Andong rolled his eyes: "Each one has been cultivated into a spirit, are they so easy to fool?"

Jian Qiu laughed: "What you said is also right."

At this time, the TV started playing commercials, the first one was Rifeng heating, then Xurishang iced black tea, followed by 365 home furnishings.

Zhou Andong joked: "What's going on, did we contract this period of advertising?"

His words just fell, and the Sony VCD commercial started playing.

Jian Qiu said with a smile: "It seems that the little devils have studied you a lot, and this hunger marketing is played quite smoothly."

Zhou Andong shook his head: "VCD belongs to high-consumption products, hunger marketing effect will not be too big, after all, there are not many people who can afford it. Therefore, what determines the future of VCD is price."

Jian Qiu tilted her head and looked at Zhou Andong: "So, you wanted to fight a price war long ago?"

"Price war must be fought." Zhou Andong reached out and hugged Jian Qiu's shoulder: "However, it must wait until our own brand advantage becomes prominent."

Jian Qiu leaned in Zhou Andong's arms: "It will take at least a year."

"About the same." Zhou Andong said: "Our Dicos VCD commercial should also be on."

Jian Qiu asked: "Who are you planning to find to shoot?"

"Haven't thought about it yet." Zhou Andong pondered: "You say, how about letting Andy Lau and Yuyue shoot commercials together?"

Jian Qiu nodded and said: "If we can cooperate with Andy Lau, in the domestic pop music scene, no one will be Yuyue's opponent anymore."

"I thought so too." Zhou Andong said: "In these two days, I will contact Andy Lau and ask if he has time."

The two were chatting about shooting commercials, the study door opened again, and Man Man Laoyezi Jian waved his hand: "Dongzi!"

Zhou Andong blinked at Jian Qiu and got up to walk towards the study. ===== CHAPTER 1230 =====

"Masters, how has the research gone?"

"In principle, we agree to your request, but..." The tall old man looked at Zhou Andong: "We need to borrow 500 million USD from you."

Zhou Andong wanted to refuse, but then he thought about how he had made billions in the sugar futures market this time.

Even after deducting the portions for the Master, Wu Hongkang, and Zhang Shenghui, the profit definitely exceeded four billion.

For the time being, he wouldn't be short of money; having 500 million more or less in his hands didn't mean much.

But if lent to the country, this 500 million USD could accomplish so many things.

Thinking of this, his brows furrowed, and the expression on his face looked very troubled.

Seeing this in the eyes of the old men, their hearts couldn't help but tighten; this kid wouldn't be up to some new trick, would he?

Zhou Andong stood there without moving for about a minute or more, then let out a long sigh.

"Masters, you have really given me a difficult problem."

The old men muttered to themselves: this kid made so much money speculating on sugar futures, is he really still short of money?

But looking at Zhou Andong's troubled appearance, it didn't seem fake, and they began to ponder: otherwise, should they borrow less?

If it really doesn't work, 300 million will have to do; after all, enterprise development is also very important.

Because only when enterprises develop can they drive employment and enrich the people and strengthen the country.

Zhou Andong paced back and forth for another minute or so, then gritted his teeth and said.

"Alright, 500 million USD it is. Enterprises need to develop, but the country needs development even more. 500 million USD is very useful in my hands, but in the country's hands, it will be even more useful.

Sacrificing the small family for the sake of the big one; only when the country is strong can the people be happy and the small family be fulfilled."

Moving, indeed; the old men were truly moved by Zhou Andong in their hearts.

Although this kid is very slippery, his patriotism is truly not fake at all.

In the face of major issues of right and wrong, he is clear-headed, firm in his stance, and distinct in his principles, without any compromise.

However, there were still three people who kept very clear heads: Master Jian, Ye Zhongshan, and Master Liu.

Looking at Zhou Andong's righteous appearance, they were very suspicious that this kid was acting.

The reason it was suspicion, not certainty, was because Zhou Andong's expression and tone were handled too perfectly.

The short old man sighed and said: "Jian, I am truly envious and jealous of you."

The tall old man nodded and said to Zhou Andong: "Little Zhou, my granddaughter is also very beautiful, not a bit worse than that girl Qiuqiu. And she is proficient in singing and dancing; she is currently in the General Political Department Song and Dance Troupe..."

"Wang," Master Jian said angrily: "At such an old age, do you still want any face? Also, Qiuqiu and Dongzi have already registered their marriage, and the wedding will be held next October. You can give up on this idea."