54: Chapter 54 What's wrong with you guys?

"Frontier Technology Co., Ltd.?" Looking at this unfamiliar name, Tianya specifically recalled the software companies he knew that were engaged in control system development, and was certain that this company's name was not among them. Therefore, Tianya could only turn to the omnipotent Tianyancha App, and sure enough, he obtained some information about the company.

"Frontier Technology Co., Ltd., registered capital of 1 million yuan, the legal representative is Wang Shuo. Doesn't it sound unfamiliar? Don't worry, there's something even more shocking. This company was established on October 14, 2018, and the date Tianya posted was November 2nd, which means this company had only been established for 18 days!"

"At the same time, Tianya checked all records of other similar companies and was certain that this company had no other changes or cancellation records. This... is just a company established for 19 days! It is this company that brought out a CNC control system software that even Japanese engineers are ashamed of!"

"So, is this company very strong?"

"Not necessarily. In Tianya's view, even if this company were packed with well-known domestic experts and scholars, it might not necessarily be able to produce such an excellent finished system. The reason probably doesn't need much explanation from Tianya; if Chinese experts were capable enough, domestic industry wouldn't have been trailing behind Japan and 'eating dirt' for so many years."

"Some people have proposed the hypothesis that this company is a shell company launched by Chen Group to deceive others. This hypothesis is also hard to hold up, for two reasons. First, lack of motive. For something to be successfully done, it needs some incentives to drive it. Primarily, there is a need to do it. For example, you cook because you need to eat; if you don't need to eat, there's no need to cook. Secondly, it needs some interest-driven motivation. If doing this thing is beneficial to oneself, then there is the motivation to do it. But in this matter, I cannot see any benefit for Chen Group in launching a shell company; on the contrary, doing so has some drawbacks. Second, capability does not allow it. The reason is the same as I mentioned before: if Chen Group had the ability and strength to produce such an advanced CNC control system, why would they wait until now? Why would they need to produce it through a third-party company? The only reason is that they lack the technical capability to release such a control system."

"Then, reasoning under the premise that the control system does indeed exist, only one possibility holds true, and that is—this control system was indeed released by this unknown Frontier Technology Co., Ltd., or, very likely, by this Wang Shuo whom no one has heard of!"

"There are also two reasons for saying this, but they are consistent with the above principles. It is not difficult to understand, so I won't go into further detail."

"Up until now, all information and clues have converged in one place. We have gained some understanding of what happened. Perhaps Chen Group will announce the inside story later; Tianya will continue to pay attention. But the emergence of Frontier Technology Co., Ltd. and the emergence of Wang Shuo may have become a long-awaited ray of light for China's manufacturing industry. It illuminates our path forward and ignites our confidence in victory! It lets us know that the soft power of China's manufacturing industry is not that bad! China's manufacturing industry has a future!"

"At the end of the article, I would like to sincerely say one thing to Mr. Wang Shuo: regardless of your identity, your purpose, or what kind of team you led to create such a system, I want to thank you!"

"Thank you, Frontier Technology Co., Ltd.! Thank you, Mr. Wang Shuo!"

In the comment section below the article, curious netizens from who-knows-where started commenting.

"Is what Tianya said true?"

"Replying to the user above, it's naturally true. This has been spreading like crazy these past few days!"

"When has Tianya ever lied? I agree with his analysis!"

"You believe in bragging? There is one sentence I quite agree with: China's high-tech manufacturing has always been trailing behind Japan and West Germany, eating dust! It has never surpassed them!"

"You spineless loser who can't even stand up, what useful thing can a loser like you do? Can you strengthen the manufacturing industry just with your mouth!"

"It's already the year 8120, and there are still people kneeling so deeply."

"I'm very curious about this Wang Shuo. Such an awesome person, why haven't I heard of him before?"

...The rest was just one wave of arguments after another, cursing back and forth endlessly.

Wang Shuo was dumbfounded.

"Finished reading?" Professor Zeng, who was by his side, asked with a smile.

"Finished reading." Wang Shuo nodded blankly. Even now, he hadn't figured out why things had turned out this way just because he casually brought out a piece of software. It seemed like he had pierced through something?

"Professor... what is this exactly..."

"This is the pain in the hearts of those working in China's manufacturing industry." Professor Zeng sighed and said, "Student Wang Shuo, you are also aspiring to the computer major. I don't know what your original intention was?"

"Original intention?" Wang Shuo was stunned for a moment, feeling a bit embarrassed: "I just thought computer software... was quite fun."

Whether it was fun or not, Wang Shuo didn't know, but in any case, he had been tortured to the brink of insanity by the mentally challenged Artificial Intelligence, Zero, for the past two days.

"..." Professor Zeng was silent for a long time, then helplessly said, "That can be considered a kind of original intention, too. I am different from you; I was born in the 80s."

Professor Zeng reminisced.

"At that time, China was poor and blank. Seventy or eighty percent of the people in the country were starving, and the slightest mishap would lead to people starving to death due to food shortages. At that time, the only thought of my parents' generation was to be full, to be full, and to be full again."

"But the country was poor. Our industrial foundation was so weak that we couldn't even manufacture a decent fountain pen, let alone talk about precision manufacturing. When Japan and Western Europe of the same era were already making rapid progress in modern Machining Centers and their control systems, we were still using primitive and backward hand-cranked machine tools."

"Foreigners looked down on Chinese manufacturing, and domestic users couldn't afford Chinese manufacturing, because the cost of manufacturing kept product prices high."

"I grew up in this kind of environment."

"By the time I could go to university, the domestic economic situation had improved slightly, but it was still not enough to support China's massive population. If we want the country to be prosperous and strong, and the people to be wealthy, we must catch up with the world's top tier! Manufacturing is imperative!"

"And foreign manufacturing of the same era was already using mature computer systems and had the embryonic form of initial Machining Centers. If we wanted to catch up, we had to cultivate talent. It was under these circumstances that I chose the computer major."

"On the day I chose the computer major, I knew I was working hard for the country's prosperity and strength, and for world-class advancement. I have worked hard for half my life and have achieved some results, but unfortunately... we have been trying to catch up for decades, and in return, we have been mercilessly crushed time and time again. China's digital control systems have no power to fight back against Japanese companies. The domestic market has been swallowed up, domestic enterprises have lost their living space, there is no profit, no ability to research and develop, and the vicious cycle gets worse day by day."

Professor Zeng looked at Wang Shuo in front of him and sighed with some emotion: "It's better now, Wang Shuo. With your company's system, we can finally hold our heads high and straighten our backs in front of Japanese companies."

"This... is it that important?" Wang Shuo rubbed his head, still unable to believe it. Wasn't this just a system he randomly modified? Even the database was generated by letting Zero deduce it based on the failure data of Chen Group.

Just this thing, is it that important?

"It is more important than you think." Professor Zeng smiled and pointed to the phone, being rare and humorous for once: "The internet won't lie. You should already be a celebrity now, and perhaps you might even have some little fans."

Little fans... Wang Shuo thought of the string of young girls behind Chen Cheng, and couldn't help but shudder.

He would rather not have those kinds of little fans.

No wonder Chen Group would pay him such a huge reward. No wonder that girl Chen Xin had suddenly become much quieter. So that was it.

Thinking of the more than 10 million that was about to be credited to his account, Wang Shuo's mood instantly improved, and his mind began to be filled with all sorts of ideas.

"This control system should have reached its limit for now. Whether it is in terms of automation, ease of operation, precision, stability, or the technological content of the software, it is second to none." Professor Zeng recalled his actual operational experience and added: "It's just that the UI interface is a little... but it's understandable. If you have time, Wang Shuo, could you optimize it a bit?"

Wang Shuo, who was thinking about the 10 million in his heart, clearly misheard and blurted out: "Of course it can be optimized and upgraded!"

"That's good." Professor Zeng nodded with satisfaction and was just about to say something when he heard Wang Shuo mutter in a low voice:

"The program alone is already so valuable, so if I upgrade this software system later—unfortunately, Chen Group's machines aren't up to the task, and the ultimate physical precision cannot meet the system's requirements. Hmm... if I redesign a hardware system, incorporate a hardware system that uses all-around 3D digital calculation, paired with nano-digital sensors and high-performance processors, multi-axis and multi-joint robotic arms—let me think, hmm... I could also add precise pulse angular momentum motors. That way, I could ensure the precision is within 0.002 mm. And then add a full-function tool head cabin and material supply system. Haha, a simplified version of a fully automated production Machining Center!"

How much would that be worth?

Wang Shuo was full of excitement, but he found that the atmosphere around him was a bit silent. He turned his head to look and only then saw Professor Zeng and Teacher Ding Runan staring at him with wide eyes, and Teacher Ding Runan was even so exaggerated that it seemed like an egg could fit into her mouth.

Something seemed wrong with the situation?

"Um... Professor Zeng, Teacher Ding." Wang Shuo swallowed a mouthful of saliva.

"What... is wrong with you all?"