Tim Cook's reaction made Wang Yufei stunned, then laughed and said, "You only read the argument and didn't look at our model and detailed derivation process, and then decided to join?"

Tim Cook looked at Wang Yufei and said seriously: "I know that there are cases of academic fraud in many places in China, in fact, there are also cases in our country, but I don't believe that this company will do this, so I believe you." I also hope that, as you said, it would be best if I could set foot on our Earth-Moon space station and look down on the Earth once in my lifetime, before I retire. As long as I can do that, I don't even care if I go down in history. ”

These words are indeed very serious, and it is clear that this Apple boss also has a cosmic dream in his heart.

Wang Yufei thought for a while and responded: "If you can help me buy enough time, if after the project is officially launched and approved, ensure that there is no problem with the capital chain, it is not a big problem to stand in the earth-moon space before retirement, and if you can still pay attention to health and ensure that you can get eighty years old, you will still have the opportunity to stand on the moon and observe the earth." ”

"But I can't accept failure. There is a good saying that capital operation is to do multiplication, industry is addition, and scientific research is to do subtraction. But now that the situation of Yuxin Technology is very clear, Mr. Cook must know very well that I want to do this without any risk and without the need to disclose the accounts to the public. You know what I mean?"

Tim Cook nodded, he understood what Wang Yufei meant, but he didn't quite understand Wang Yufei's choice.

He probably understands the reason why Wang Yufei is not listed, probably because he doesn't want anyone to interfere with how he uses the company's funds to ensure the smooth progress of the Earth-Moon project, but in Tim Cook's view, this grand Earth-Moon project can actually be packaged as a very good project.

For example, the story of Martian immigration told by Musk before did not allow SpaceX to raise a lot of money at a critical moment.

At least Yuxin Technology's current earth-moon contact plan has been able to give a detailed timetable, and of course many wealthy people are interested, so as to raise a lot of money.

If you have any doubts, of course, you have to ask them, which is the basis of cooperation.

"Trust me, it's different, I've wanted to try it before. Wang Yufei shook his head with a smile and said: "The reason is actually very simple, they are all telling stories, and we really want to do this." And it's going to be done in the near future. ”

They are all smart people, and Tim Cook quickly understood what Wang Yufei meant.

Indeed, if this is a project that is about to start, it is really a troublesome thing to use other people's funds in a big way.

After all, there are too many interests involved, the first space transit station of mankind, the first satellite spaceport, which means that whoever can seize the opportunity first can have space rights that surpass others by tens or even hundreds of years, as well as a large number of opportunities and resources buried in the universe.

Therefore, when countless capital or even higher-level funds enter the game, it is estimated that it will not only promote the construction of the project, but also make countless capitals break their heads and fight for where the ground base of a space ladder should be built.

In this case, there is a high probability that not only will not accelerate the construction of the project, but also slow down the progress of the entire project.

Especially if the founder is very controlling, it is more likely to end the trouble.

Tim Cook thought silently, probably because of this? In fact, he didn't really want to figure out Wang Yufei's thoughts, but now this situation is beyond him.

After all, the two will be working together for eight years.

......

The pattern of the underground has not changed much.

In the middle, the bodies of Ash 1 and Ash 2 are still running quietly.

Because of the need to eliminate noise interference, the Quantum Intelligence Brain basically can't hear any sound when it is running, but it is very gorgeous.

Through the special high-strength glass, you can see the flow of various colors of light inside the operation of the brain, and from this state of operation alone, it is actually no different from the products licensed to the West by Yuxin Technology.

But Tim Cook always felt that there was something different, he regretted that there was no evidence before, and now he has no such regrets.

The change is mainly in the laboratory.

The previous seven laboratories have been reduced to four, three of which are important and classified lunar landing special equipment laboratories, including the DYGC001 engineering mechs that have already been seen, space ladder cables, space-adapted supersonic channel plates, and a standardized Earth-Moon channel model laboratory.

After following Wang Yufei around the laboratory, Tim Cook felt like a world away.

"This is the most important laboratory for the entire lunar port project. Of course, there are many other supporting projects, such as the coating technology that we released before that can effectively resist space radiation, which is closely related to the Earth-Moon project, but it can produce some economic effects at this stage, and it is not the most core and critical technology, we are cooperating with other universities or laboratories in research, and most of the laboratories are not in this building. ”

"You can rest assured that all scientific research projects related to the Earth-Moon Project are being recommended in an orderly manner, and the partners we have selected are companies with high reputation and worthy of trust, and I believe you also know that we also have close cooperation with some foreign research teams. At present, it seems that these supporting research work is going very smoothly, and if all goes well, our space ladder program is expected to officially start the construction of the ground base in three months. ”

Standing in the elevator, Wang Yufei made a final explanation, and after introducing the progress of the entire project, he looked sideways at Tim Cook and added meaningfully: "Of course, it must be when everything is going well. ”

Tim Cook nodded, not answering.

It wasn't until the two of them re-entered Wang Yufei's office that Tim Cook asked with a solemn face: "I have a very important question." ”

"You say!" Wang Yufei nodded, motioning for him to continue.

"How far can you delegate power to me?" asked Tim Cook solemnly.

Wang Yufei pondered for a moment and said frankly: "You are in charge of management, and I am in charge of scientific research." I will give you full responsibility for the internal management, and you will control the personnel, and I will regularly inform you of the progress of each project on the scientific research side. Please forgive me that you do not have access to these core technical materials. ”

"No problem. After signing the contract, I need to go back to my home country for about two weeks to do some work closing. Tim Cook continued.

"That's not a problem, but I don't think there's any need to delay these two weeks. It's the age of the Internet, and the closing of work can be done entirely through the Internet, and I'm sure Apple's Board of Directors will agree and understand your decision. Of course, if you need to dispose of your villa in the United States, or other personal belongings need to be taken to China, we can find someone to help. ”

Wang Yufei smiled slightly and said: "As for the visa, it is not a problem, our company has a place to take care of the introduction of special talents, and the company will come forward to help you get it when you sign a long-term work." If you are considering immigrating to China, there is also a way, as long as you agree and cooperate with the application and materials, you can get Chinese nationality in half a year at most. ”

"As for where to live, there is no need to worry, last year I have already got eight sets of villas in the villa community where I lived before at a relatively favorable price, all of which are ready for future company executives to live in. I received the news that you came to Huaxia here, I have arranged for someone to clean the villa, furniture and appliances are readily available, and I will let the driver take you to see if you still need anything, you can ask the company to help you with the special service personnel to buy. ”

"Believe me, the community is really good, I often get up early to exercise. There is a special gym in the community, and the home also designs a study room and a special fitness place for you. Your office is downstairs from me, and an entire floor is yours to use. You can choose your own secretary and deputy. In addition to the executives in the research position, you can appoint executives in other positions to work with you. Of course, if it is outside the company, it needs to be audited by our security department. ”

"By the way, I forgot to tell you. Our company's security department is external and part of a separate system. However, their chairman and I are good friends, and I will introduce you to each other later. Trust me, Wu is always a great man, and you will like him too. Nothing else should be there, I'll tell you if I think about it. Of course, if you have any problems, whether it is in life or work, if you can't make up your mind for the time being, you can also notify me at any time. ”

Wang Yufei made a long speech.

Tim Cook smiled wryly.

There is an old saying in China that people are not suspicious, but suspicious people are not used, but obviously Wang Yufei does not have this idea.

Doubt him, but still use him.

However, this kind of openness on the bright side is so reassuring that Tim Cook is a lot more reassured.

Of course, he also believes that Wang Yufei does have the confidence to get Apple's board of directors to agree to his remote resignation.

Compared with him, the person at the helm, what really controls Apple's lifeblood now is the three quantum brains that are down in the data center.

Being able to get those three quantum brains back to work as soon as possible is definitely much more important than whether he, the CEO, will leave.

So Tim Cook didn't bother to continue to dwell on this, and said directly: "Okay, I can go straight to work." I need all the CEO's permissions in the past two years to be able to access the information, when will it be ready for me?"

"Tomorrow, tomorrow when we've signed up for the job, you'll be able to access all the information and reports in your desk while you're sitting at your desk. The special service personnel appointed by the company will take you to your residence for the next eight years, and the company will prepare a welcome ceremony for you in the evening, which is to celebrate the official appointment of the CEO of Yuxin Technology. ”

"Okay!"

......

Tim Cook finally met with his assistant and translator again.

And yet the next moment.

"I have decided to become the CEO of Yuxin Technology, and I will write a resignation letter and email it to the board of directors, and after the board of directors approves it, it will help you apply for a route back to China, and please help me transfer my work computer and mobile phone to the board of directors at that time. You go straight to the hotel and rest. ”

"Huh?"

The two of them were stunned at the same time.

......

That night, heavy news was exposed on the Internet again.

On the official Weibo of Yuxin Technology, a group of photos of the internal welcome ceremony of Yuxin Technology were exposed.

One of the photos shows Tim Cook standing on a makeshift table with a glass of champagne in his hand, as if he was talking about something, with Wang Yufei and several well-known executives of the company standing prominently in the audience.

Wang Yufei clasped his hands together and clapped.

In another photo, Ge Lingyue, the president of Changxiang Technology, who is rumored to be busy with a roadshow, also appeared. She was holding a glass and toasting to Tim Cook, I don't know if it was a coincidence, the floor-to-ceiling window behind the two of them could faintly see the huge LOGO on the headquarters of Changxiang Technology.

There is only one sentence for the explanation of this group of photos, the welcome ceremony of the new CEO of Yuxin Technology.

It's a real stone hammer.

Tim Cook really joined Yuxin Technology and served directly as CEO.

Well, it seems to be something that has been determined, the only thing that is confusing is, how can it be so fast?

In the morning, I just rushed to China from the United States, and in the evening, Yuxin Technology held a grand welcome ceremony, what happened in between? Did Tim Cook resign from Apple? Did the two sides sign the contract? How long did the contract last?

A bunch of questions just popped up.

The news soon spread to the Internet, and foreign netizens were also boiling.

What's going on?

In one day's work, Tim Cook has really changed from the CEO of Apple Group to the CEO of Yuxin Technology?

However, before they could react, Apple's official website suddenly updated an article.

The article briefly remembers Tim Cook's 25-year journey from joining Apple in 1998 to 2023, and on behalf of the board of directors and all shareholders of Apple, he expressed his best wishes for the future. Cook, exercising the powers of CEO, remains at the helm of Apple.

You know, this article was suddenly hung on Apple's official website at 8 p.m. China time and 2 a.m. Silicon Valley time.

The impression is that the billionaires on Apple's board of directors don't need to sleep in the middle of the night, and they don't have any dissatisfaction, because they are discussing Tim Cook's resignation to join Huaxia in a special board meeting, and finally come to the conclusion that we should wish this hard-working former CEO a happier life in a rival company.

In fact, netizens guessed half right.

These board members, who hold countless secrets, have indeed stayed up almost all night, but they are not mainly discussing Tim Cook's resignation letter, but following the order, the current director of the future development strategy department of Yuxin Technology, Love Dracula, secretly discussed for four hours, and after a five-day break from the quantum brain, the above statement was successfully launched again.

The former doesn't matter what others think, the latter is a secret.