Ou Haifeng really didn’t understand what Academician Lu had to do with holographic technology.
Although it was obvious to everyone that, ever since the controllable fusion technology, Lu Zhou was the best scholar in the world. However, he didn’t remember Lu Zhou being involved in holographic technology.
In fact, Ou Haifeng wasn’t the only one confused; Lu Zhou was just as confused.
While he was reading an experimental report sent from the lunar scientific research station on the active substance Dr-111, his assistant suddenly ran over and told him that the director of the Entertainment Department office wanted to see him.
Director Ou stood at his office door with an awkward look on his face. Lu Zhou spoke.
“… Did Director Li ask you to find me?”
When Ou Haifeng heard this, he froze.
Before coming here, Director Li told him repeatedly not to tell Lu Zhou that he was involved. Ou Haifeng didn’t expect to have to lie the second he walked through the door.
Lu Zhou noticed Director Ou’s change of facial expression. He sighed and put aside the experimental report.
“So he did.”
Ou Haifeng felt like it would be useless to try denying anything. He had an embarrassed look on his face. He apologized to Director Li in his heart and spoke with a smile on his face.
“You’re right, Academician Lu, you’re so observant… Can I ask, how did you know?”
“Okay, enough with the polite words.” Lu Zhou nodded toward his assistant, gesturing her to pour a cup of tea. He then said, “Director Ou, if you want to say anything, just say it.”
Ou Haifeng began to politely talk about his intentions for coming here.
“So, the National Day is in five months, right? In order to highlight the development of our country over the year, we have to display the country’s progress in science and technology…” Ou Haifeng saw that Lu Zhou had an impatient look on his face. He quickly skipped the lengthy opening remarks and went straight to the point, “We plan to hold a celebratory show at the Bird’s Nest on National Day.”
“So what?” Lu Zhou frowned. He was puzzled. “If you are planning to invite me to your show, I’m afraid I can’t help. I have already received another invitation that day. I’ll probably be watching the military parade that day.”
Compared to the National Day’s celebration show, the military parade was much more interesting.
Not to mention that Lu Zhou had special seats reserved for him. He would never miss this opportunity.
“No, I don’t mean inviting you to rehearse the show or to watch the celebration. We might have to use holographic projection equipment, so I want to ask you if there is any way…”
“Holographic projection?” Lu Zhou hesitated and said, “Regardless of whether I can help, you’re doing a TV show… What do you need holographic projection for?”
“Normally we don’t, but this time is different!”
Ou Haifeng sighed and patted his thigh. He said to Lu Zhou anxiously, “This time, the state requires us to highlight the improvement of people from our scientific and technological strength. We have to emphasize both technology and visual impact. We have to show scientific and technological progress, as well as make the future appears bright. Do you know what I mean?”
Lu Zhou: “No.”
Ou Haifeng was feeling a little thirsty. He picked up the teacup and took a sip. However, Lu Zhou’s reply nearly made him choke on the tea.
He wiped his mouth and put down the teacup. He was about to explain it again when Lu Zhou spoke first.
“So, basically, you need a holographic projection device to cover the entire Bird’s Nest?”
“Yes, yes, exactly.” Ou Haifeng nodded quickly and said anxiously, “… Is this possible?”
Lu Zhou: “… How big is the Bird’s Nest?”
Honestly, although he had been there several times a long time ago, he never knew exactly how large it was.
“It’s around two hundred thousand square meters.”
Two hundred thousand square meters?!
Lu Zhou’s mouth slightly twitched.
The f*ck kind of holographic image are they projecting?
The Eiffel tower?
Seeing how worried Director Ou was, Lu Zhou thought for a bit before saying, “There are only five months until National Day. After the installation is completed, there has to be time for rehearsal and preparation. I’m guessing the entire system has to be delivered by early September… Right?”
“Early September is definitely not enough.” Ou Haifeng frowned. He was almost going to cry. “Director Liu said if it can be delivered in early August, there is still hope. September is too late!”
“Two months to prepare for the show?” Lu Zhou frowned and said, “Does it really take that long?”
“Sigh, we’re trying to give everyone an unforgettable show!”
“Three months of construction period is a bit tight.” Lu Zhou thought and said, “But… It should still be enough. We can give it a try.”
“Really?!” Ou Haifeng had a look of surprise on his face. It was like he was just saved by God. However, he soon realized a very important issue. “Wait, does Star Sky Technology… have a holographic department?”
Lu Zhou: “…”
You came all the way here to beg for help, and you don’t trust me?
Lu Zhou almost wanted to tell him to “screw off”.
“… Star Sky Technology has patents in holographic technology. Although we have not put this system on the market yet, since you are so desperate, we can let you use it first.”
After hearing that this technology had not yet been introduced to the market, Director Ou suddenly looked uneasy.
“Will… there be any problems?”
“Problem? What problem? How could that be possible?” Lu Zhou waved his hand impatiently and said confidently, “I’m in charge, what is there to worry about?”
Director Ou knew that, even if there was a problem, no one would blame Lu Zhou.
However, the situation for him was different. He was the director of the Entertainment Department office.
If this show went well, it would definitely boost his resume, and he could probably get a promotion. However, if he screwed this up, his career would be over.
“True, but is there enough time? You don’t even have a factory, right?”
Seeing how Director Ou’s voice started to tremble, Lu Zhou said patiently, “You don’t need to worry about this. We’re in the era of intelligent manufacturing. Jinling is at the forefront of production. If you place an order, we will use big data to screen suitable factory production parts and will be able to start production within three days. I don’t know about other industrial zones, but here in Jinling, it takes 30 days for the first batch of equipment to come out of the production line.”
Ou Haifeng was shocked, and he sat there with his mouth open.
Lu Zhou calmly took a sip of his coffee and said, “Of course, this won’t be cheap.”
Ou Haifeng gulped and said, “… How much?”
“Because it is so urgent…” Lu Zhou thought for a while and said, “You should prepare a budget of around 100 million yuan.”
When Ou Haifeng heard this, he stood up from the sofa, nearly tripping over.
“100 million?!”
Lu Zhou frowned and said, “Too expensive?”
“No, no, no way!”
Ou Haifeng was abused countless times by Nagaoka Keiichi. He tried his best to suppress his anger. He looked at Lu Zhou and quickly said, “Okay then. You guys start contacting manufacturers, and I will bring someone to sign the contract in the afternoon… Oh wait, I’ll ask my assistant to type the contract right now.”
What the f*ck…
I was nearly scammed by NTT!
Ou Haifeng felt fortunate he didn’t agree to the 50 billion yen contract.
If they found out later the equipment was worth nowhere near that much, he would be in deep waters.