Replay 07: Opening the Temple of Learning

Chapter 349 The big guys gather together
12 month 22 day.

It is particularly lively outside the academic lecture hall of Jiangzhou University today.

The originally quiet campus is now crowded with technology giants, industry authorities and countless media reporters.

There were even quite a few students from Jiangzhou University gathered outside the lecture hall, watching from afar and discussing the upcoming press conference.

"Have you heard? Zemeng Company is holding a press conference at our school today, and all the people who come are big shots!"

"Of course I know. I also heard that industry giants such as Yang Qing from Lianxiang and Fang Jianguo, president of Microsoft's Xiaguo region, are here!"

"I heard from my mentor that this conference might launch a blockbuster product, but I don't know what it is."

Discussions were ongoing and the entire campus was ignited by the atmosphere of the press conference.

The students of Jiangzhou University had never seen such a lively day at school.

Especially those computer science students, they were so excited that they could hardly control themselves. Everyone knew that this press conference would be a feast for the technology community.

“I heard that many big names from technology companies are coming here.”

At this moment, a Maybach drove in under the guidance of security personnel.

As soon as Yang Qing of Lianxiang Group got out of the car, he was surrounded by reporters.

There was still some time before the press conference, so reporters hurried to interview the bigwigs at the venue.

It is very rare to get so many technology giants together.

"Mr. Yang, what do you think of Zemeng's press conference? People outside speculate that this may be the Lushan team's plan to release an operating system developed independently. Do you think this possibility is high?"

Although Yang Qing was very upset in his heart, he had a gentle smile on his face and his eyes were calm and composed.

He seemed to have been prepared for the reporter's questions: "This press conference is indeed very loud. Lu Shan always likes to surprise people."

He paused, deliberately lowered his voice, and brought out a hint of mystery. "However, I personally don't think it's an operating system. As everyone knows, the development of an operating system is not something that can be done overnight. The technology involved is extremely complex. You also know that there are only a handful of companies in the world that can do this."

"So what do you think the content of this press conference might be?" another reporter asked.

Yang Qing smiled and shook his head, saying, "Lu Shan is good at software development. I guess it might be a new version of COCO Assistant or some breakthrough in the field of AI. But no matter what it is, it will definitely be a big deal. After all, every move made by Zemeng Company can shake up the entire industry."

"As a pioneer in the domestic computer industry, Lianxiang supports our brother company's innovation and development."

Yang Qing looked proud of it and seemed to really support Lenovo.

Actually, Yang Qing was harboring some bad intentions at the moment.

What is Zemeng?
In this computer industry, only Lianxiang will exist!

The reporters nearby were discussing the matter. Yang Qing's sophisticated answer was puzzling.

It was neither a complete denial nor an explicit affirmation, and the tone revealed deep reservation and caution.

Just as the reporters were trying to get more details, a black luxury car stopped steadily at the gate of Jiangzhou University in the distance.

Several accompanying staff members in suits got out of the car first, and then Fang Jianguo, president of Microsoft's Xiaguo region, walked out of the car.

"Mr. Fang! This press conference of Zemeng Company has caused widespread speculation. Many people think that they may release an independent operating system. Do you think this speculation is reliable?"

Fang Jianguo has always been calm and steady, and he never easily reveals his emotions when facing the media.

At this moment, he smiled slightly and replied: "Zemeng Company has always performed well, but the development of the operating system involves too many complex technologies."

"It took us decades to build today's Windows ecosystem. To develop an operating system that can truly compete with Windows requires not only technological accumulation, but also support from a complete industry chain. I don't think this can be achieved in the short term."

He then added: "Of course, I am looking forward to what new surprises Lu Shan will bring us. Maybe it will be a new version of COCO Assistant, or some new application platform. In short, today will definitely be an exciting press conference."

Fang Jianguo's words were flawless. He not only affirmed the strength of Zemeng Company, but also cleverly avoided speculation about the operating system.

Reporters continued to gather around, trying to get more details, but Fang Jianguo quickly walked into the venue under the guidance of his assistant.

At the same time, another heavyweight in the technology circle, ASUS Xiaguo General Manager Chen Zhiyuan, was also stopped by reporters.

Chen Zhiyuan's answer was exactly the same as Fang Jianguo and Yang Qing's. Although they all recognized Zemeng Company, they obviously did not think that Lu Shan could make a breakthrough in the operating system field in a short period of time.

Under the guidance of security personnel, the guests took their seats one after another.

The academic lecture hall was packed.

Representatives of technology giants such as Yang Qing of Lianxiang Group, Li Dongming, manager of Dell's Xia Country, Chen Zhiyuan, general manager of ASUS's Xia Country, and Fang Jianguo, president of Microsoft's Xia Country, have all arrived.

Countless industry leaders and academic masters gathered together.

In the front row of the venue, several important professors from Jiangzhou University were also present.

Dean of the School of Mathematics Chen Qiyi and Professor Zhou Wei of the School of Computer Science were both sitting in the front row.

"This is quite a big scene." Yang Qing's face looked a little ugly. He looked at Fang Jianguo beside him and found that Fang Jianguo's face also looked ugly.

Fang Jianguo's face was calm and his tone was calm: "Let's wait and see. Lu Shan of Ze Meng never plays by the rules."

Sitting next to the two were Li Dongming from Dell and Chen Zhiyuan from Asus. They also had serious expressions and obviously had a bad feeling about the upcoming press conference.

There were also a large number of media reporters outside the venue, with tripods and cameras already set up, ready to capture every key moment of the press conference.

At this time, Zhu Yajie, the president of Jiangzhou University, was standing backstage with an unstoppable smile on his face.

He looked at the huge crowds of people in front of him, his heart filled with pride.

Jiangzhou University was originally just an ordinary 211985 university in the inland area, but it was not outstanding among the universities in the country.

However, since Lu Shan conducted scientific research projects at Jiangzhou University, especially his breakthroughs in operating systems and software development, the school's reputation began to rise rapidly.

Not only that, this press conference brought together top figures in the science and technology community across the country and even the world, media reporters flocked to the event, and big names in the academic community gathered together.

This made Jiangzhou University the focus of the whole country.

"Lu Shan really brings honor to our school!" Zhu Yajie exclaimed, knowing in his heart that it was because of Lu Shan's existence that Jiangzhou University had the opportunity to host such a grand event.

He turned around and glanced at Chen Qiyi, the Dean of the School of Mathematics, who was standing next to him. "Lu Shan is really amazing." Chen Qiyi secretly admired in his heart.

Looking back, Lu Shan was just an inconspicuous student in the Department of Mathematics at Jiangzhou University. However, with his extraordinary talent and hard work, he quickly made his mark in the field of programming.

Today's press conference is a recognition of Lu Shan's years of hard work.

On the other hand, Professor Zhou Wei from the School of Computer Science was getting a little restless.

Zhou Wei has an impatient personality and had a very good relationship with Lu Shan in his early years. He has been looking forward to this press conference. "This kid is always so mysterious."

Zhu Yajie looked at the scene around him, his heart filled with pride.

He waved to several faculty members and reminded them to cooperate with all arrangements of the press conference.

"Let the students do their best to do the voluntary service work. This press conference is very important to our school."

"Don't worry, Principal." The teacher in charge of coordination responded immediately and arranged a group of student volunteers to maintain order.

As soon as Professor Xia Guangming and several important guests arrived, they found that the arranged seats were already occupied.

The professors, scholars and business representatives around were discussing in low voices, and the venue was filled with an atmosphere of anticipation.

"Professor Xia, your seat is in the front row." The organizer's staff hurriedly stepped forward to guide Xia Guangming to his seat. But Zhou Wei and Chen Qiyi, who were standing behind him, were not so lucky.

"What's going on? There's no seat for me?" Zhou Wei muttered in dissatisfaction. Being an impatient person, he always disliked this kind of crowded scene.

"You are so angry," Chen Qiyi patted Zhou Wei's shoulder calmly, "Isn't it just standing for a while? If it really doesn't work, you can grab a seat and sit down later."

Sure enough, the two finally found two empty seats in the back row after some effort. "This place is as packed as a can of sardines," Zhou Wei said half-jokingly, shaking his head after sitting down.

As time approached, the lights on the scene gradually dimmed.

The music started with a low rhythm, and the LED screen on the stage suddenly lit up. First, a high-tech animation flashed by quickly, and then a line of simple and powerful white text emerged.

“A tool that changes the future is coming for you.”

On the screen, simple words flashed, and a sense of technology instantly enveloped the entire venue.

The screen flashed, and the logo of Zemeng Company appeared in the center of the screen. Then the picture went dark and the lights on the scene lit up again.

The whole audience held their breath, there was no sound from the stage, and everyone knew that the highlight of the press conference was coming next.

Just then, Lu Shan slowly walked onto the stage.

He was wearing a black suit and looked confident and calm. His appearance instantly ignited the atmosphere of the whole venue, and the guests, reporters, and even students in the audience couldn't help but whisper.

"Senior Lu Shan is here! It's finally started!"

"I guess this must be the release of the operating system!"

There was warm applause from the audience.

Lu Shan stood in the center of the stage and glanced at the audience with a smile.

He did not speak immediately, but paused for a few seconds, waiting for the audience to quiet down. These few seconds of silence pushed everyone's expectations to the peak.

The lights focused on the center of the stage, and Lu Shan stood there with a calm and confident look.

He did not rush to announce the big news about the operating system, but chose to slowly unfold the story and history. The entire venue held its breath, waiting for the news he would bring.

"Hello, everyone," Lu Shan said in a steady and powerful voice.

"Today's press conference is a very important step for Zemeng. Before I formally introduce our new products, I would like to talk to you about the history of computers and operating systems."

He paused and looked around the room, all eyes were on him.

“From the birth of the first electronic computer to today’s smart devices, the development of computers has completely changed the way humans live and work.”

Lu Shan said slowly, with a hint of emotion in his tone, "Early computer systems were very complex and required professionals to operate them. At that time, computers were limited to high-end fields such as the military and scientific research."

Several photos of early computers appeared on the big screen. The huge computer room and intricate wiring showed the early stages of computing technology at that time.

“But as personal computers became more common, a revolution began.”

Lu Shan continued, "In the 80s, personal computers gradually entered homes and businesses. Computers at that time were no longer exclusive tools for laboratories and military purposes, but became part of ordinary people's daily lives. Behind all this was the rise of operating systems."

“What is an operating system?”

Lu Shan asked a simple question and then answered it himself, "It is the soul of the computer and the bridge between man and machine. Every input and operation we make is realized through the operating system. Whether it is Windows, macOS, or Linux, they all play a vital role."

The screen began to play the development history of the operating system, from the earliest DOS interface, to the graphical interface of Windows 95, to today's Windows 10 and macOS systems. The progress of each generation of operating systems has profoundly changed the way people live and work.

Lu Shan continued, his voice heavy: "However, looking back over the past few decades, we will find that the mainstream operating systems have always been in the hands of Western companies. Both Windows and macOS are products of foreign giants. We rely on these operating systems, but the underlying technologies and ecosystems of these systems are not in our own hands."

His tone gradually became heavier, and the audience listened quietly, many of them thoughtful.

"What does this mean?"

Lu Shan's eyes became more determined. "This means that our digital lives, our enterprise systems, and even the underlying architecture of some core technologies are always controlled by others. Whether it's security issues or compatibility issues, others have the final say."

At this time, the screen switched to several domestic news reports on operating system security issues in recent years.

Reporters quickly pressed the shutter to record this moment.

"We often talk about independent innovation and technological breakthroughs, but operating systems, as one of the core technologies of the digital world, are exactly what we lack the most. Many domestic companies have tried, but reality tells us that it is extremely difficult to develop an operating system that can truly compete with international giants."

Lu Shan paused for a moment, and the people in the audience fell silent.

"However," he changed his tone and looked sharp, "Zemeng Company does not want to be a follower. We want to be innovators and disruptors."

The atmosphere in the audience became tense, and everyone stared at Lu Shan, waiting for his next words.

"Today, I won't tell you that we have solved all the problems, but I can tell you that we have taken the crucial first step." Lu Shan's eyes were firm.

(End of this chapter)