Inside a hotel.

Ye Chen couldn't have imagined that Li Changfeng and Li Yuange were already in contact.

He was even more unaware that they were indeed siblings, possibly even close siblings, as he had suspected.

After quickly packing his belongings, he didn't bother calling Tong Zhen to inform him of his return to Jiangzhou.

This was because that fellow had eagerly immersed himself in the R&D lab on the outskirts of Beijing before the company's acquisition was even finalized.

And he had reportedly been there for several days, living and working within its walls.

Therefore, Ye Chen didn't want to disturb him.

His nearly ten-day trip to Yanjing thus came to an end.

Just as he had left Jiangzhou quietly, he silently boarded a flight from Yanjing to Jiangzhou, alone with his luggage.

However, before the plane landed, a trending topic destined to catch Ye Chen off guard was already exploding on Weibo.

#YeChenEntersTheSemiconductorTechnologyField

If it were any other businessman, this topic would likely generate little buzz.

However, Ye Chen is the boss of Yiren Ruxue!

Ye Chen is a successful entrepreneur who rose from humble beginnings.

Ye Chen is a figure who, to this day, remains a subject of mixed opinions.

Due to these factors, coupled with the occasional resurfacing of his past controversies, he had naturally become a prominent figure in the online business world.

When the Weibo topic emerged, related news flooded the internet, quickly spreading and causing a frenzy.

"Wait, am I seeing this right? This Ye Chen, is he the same person as the boss of Wuxia Gao?"

"Oh my god, this... does this entrepreneur even know anything about semiconductor technology? Acquiring a loss-making company for 700 million, I'm impressed. A worthy successor to Zhao Qian!"

"He at least graduated from a prestigious university. He knows more about semiconductor technology than you, a person who barely finished compulsory education."

"What's the strategy here? The company he acquired is involved in semiconductor R&D, right? And it was on the verge of bankruptcy. Is he suddenly pouring money into R&D?"

"Support Ye Chen! Domestic semiconductor technology needs entrepreneurs who are willing to invest. He's contributing to the country in this field!"

"How much are you getting paid for this? Can I join in? Before replying, can you at least understand the industry? Is it just about money? Does China lack wealthy entrepreneurs or funding for research? What's lacking is talent, top talent! That entrepreneur is just trying to create a spectacle, just like Zhao Qian!"

"I suddenly remembered something. A few days ago, Tong Zhen's incident was all over the news, and then Ye Chen acquired a semiconductor company. Could this be a collaboration with Tong Zhen, signaling an entry into domestic high-end lithography machines?"

"That theory about Ye Chen collaborating with Tong Zhen is ridiculous. Tong Zhen is a respected figure, would he associate with someone like that?"

"Can we stop posting about this person? It's annoying. There's nothing to admire about an arrogant person. Remembering how my idol Xiao Zhan was rejected when he offered free endorsement to Yiren Ruxue, I just want to explode!" (Adjusted from "I just want to blow them up with dynamite.")

"It's good that Ye Chen wants to contribute to domestic semiconductor technology. Speaking of which, when will Yiren Ruxue release new products? They can't just rely on Wuxia Gao, a company can't just sell one product!"

Various discussions swept across Weibo.

Even many influential bloggers forwarded and commented on the topic.

Consequently, many netizens who previously didn't understand semiconductors or lithography machines, after the Tong Zhen incident, once again searched online for information.

The situation was similar in the real world.

At the Zhang family residence.

"Old Master, Ye Chen actually went to Yanjing and spent 700 million to acquire a semiconductor company?" Zhang Xingguo, who had returned to have dinner with the Old Master, exclaimed in shock after learning about this.

"Yes," the Old Master replied calmly.

"You knew about this?" Zhang Xingguo realized.

"I did," Zhang Weimin said.

"You really knew? What is he up to? Domestic semiconductor R&D is a bottomless pit of money! Our country's semiconductor technology is at least ten years behind the world level. How could he, an outsider, impulsively venture into this field?" Zhang Xingguo asked.

However, Zhang Weimin shook his head at him.

Recalling Ye Chen's decisiveness and words that night, and looking at Zhang Xingguo's demeanor, Zhang Weimin could only feel a familiar disappointment. "A sparrow cannot understand the ambition of a swan."

"Old Master... you..." Zhang Xingguo said awkwardly.

"If everyone were like you, the country wouldn't need to develop! In the early days of the nation, our country was in ruins, facing poverty and backwardness. Should we have just given up? The gap between our atomic bomb technology and the US was huge back then. Should we have abandoned the idea of building a foundation for our nation?"

"Gaps are never the problem. The problem is whether someone is willing to step forward. This is not just a matter for the country, but for all its people. Not to mention the miracles of today's prosperity, just look at the development of private enterprises. When foreign countries were using 2G and 3G networks, how big was the gap between us and them? But now, isn't Huawei's 5G at the forefront of the world? So, don't talk about gaps. If everyone were like you, our country wouldn't even think about breakthroughs!" Zhang Weimin said with disappointment.

"I was shortsighted," Zhang Xingguo said, his face flushed.

"Since you know you're shortsighted, think more before judging things in the future," Zhang Weimin said.

He then added, "I once said that you weren't even fit to carry shoes for young friend Ye. Don't take it personally. I'm not trying to put you down, but you really need to reflect on yourself!"

Zhang Xingguo felt deeply ashamed.

Only a flush remained on his face.

But fortunately, he had gotten used to it over the years.

Jiangzhou Airport.

Amidst the heated online discussions, the scheduled flight arrived smoothly.

Ye Chen walked out of the airport, pulling his suitcase.

Before he even left the terminal, his phone rang.

He took it out and was surprised.

"Zhao Qian" was displayed as the caller ID.

What did this respected entrepreneur want?