Chapter 228: Chapter 228: Xia Wei Group’s Sincerity (Part 1)

"If you expect me to start from scratch by myself, it’d be impossible to finish quickly."

Ye Ling shook his head with a wry smile.

To create an operating system, the source code alone requires millions, or even tens of millions, of lines!

Putting everything else aside, just typing out that much code is enough to give anyone a headache, right?

"However... if you only need me to design the system’s core framework, that shouldn’t be a problem."

Ye Ling added.

"Really?"

Hearing this, Lin Xiao’s eyes immediately lit up. "If you can handle the system’s core framework, we can take care of the rest!"

"Mm."

Ye Ling thought for a moment before giving a definitive answer.

"Then thank you so much!"

Lin Xiao’s face was filled with delighted surprise, and his tone had become markedly more respectful.

"Can he really do it?"

The man to the side looked at Ye Ling with a hint of doubt.

"Yuan Cheng, watch your mouth!"

Lin Xiao immediately turned and snapped at the man.

If it were just some random person off the street saying this, Lin Xiao would have his doubts too. But Ye Ling was recommended by Zhou Xing, which meant he was trustworthy!

After all, Zhou Xing was a top figure in Xia Country’s IT field. Even he had to address him as Elder Zhou!

"But I do have a few requests. I need to take a look at the source code for the Noah operating system," Ye Ling said.

"That’s not a problem, of course."

Lin Xiao readily agreed, looking at Ye Ling with a certain fervor. "I wonder if Ye Xiaoyou has any interest in pursuing a career at Xia Wei Group?"

"Heh, you can forget about that idea. I asked him about joining Xia Wei Group before, and he refused."

Zhou Xing spoke up, then chuckled and asked:

"However, before Ye Xiaoyou helps your Xia Wei Group design the system framework, shouldn’t we discuss compensation first?"

"Of course!"

Lin Xiao suddenly slapped his forehead. "Look at me, I got so excited I completely forgot. Regarding compensation, does Ye Xiaoyou have a figure in mind?"

"Five hundred million."

But it was Zhou Xing who spoke first.

"Five hundred million?"

Ye Ling was stunned when he heard this.

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To be honest, he hadn’t really thought about compensation at first. When Lin Xiao brought it up, he figured he might get a few tens of millions at most.

Who would have thought Zhou Xing would name such a high price right off the bat!

"Isn’t that a little expensive?"

Ye Ling asked tentatively.

He felt that if he was only designing a framework, it shouldn’t take much time.

"Five hundred million... sigh. Elder Zhou, you certainly drive a hard bargain."

Lin Xiao said with a wry smile, then turned back to Ye Ling. "Ye Xiaoyou, to be honest, the price Elder Zhou proposed isn’t expensive at all. In fact, we’re the ones getting a bargain."

Xia Wei Group was currently in a very difficult position, and their need for the Noah operating system was incredibly urgent!

"However, regarding the price, I still need to report it to the company. I hope Ye Xiaoyou understands," Lin Xiao added.

"That’s not a problem, of course."

Ye Ling chuckled, speaking in a nonchalant tone.

After Lin Xiao left, Ye Ling finally looked at Zhou Xing, his face full of gratitude. "Thank you, Teacher Zhou."

Zhou Xing had named that price entirely for his benefit.

If it weren’t for him, he might have really just blurted out a price of a few tens of millions.

"Haha, I just threw that number out there. The specifics will still depend on Xia Wei Group. Besides, I expect they’ll offer you an even higher price."

Zhou Xing smiled and waved his hand dismissively.

"It seems Xia Wei Group is in a really bad spot right now."

Ye Ling couldn’t help but sigh.

"Yes. Xia Wei Group has reached a dead end, with no way to retreat."

Zhou Xing’s expression grew a little grave. "Even with their talent recruitment, they’ve stopped setting price limits. As long as you have the talent, money is no object!"

"But... regarding the construction of the Noah system framework, how confident are you?"

Zhou Xing suddenly thought of something and asked.

"About ninety percent confident."

Ye Ling said casually.

The reason he didn’t give a full guarantee was mainly that he hadn’t seen the kernel of Xia Wei Group’s Noah operating system yet. Once he saw it, he should be able to be certain.

"As expected, this world belongs to the young."

Zhou Xing gave a wry smile and couldn’t help but sigh in admiration.

Ninety percent confident.

To be honest, in his eyes, that was already very high.

After all, the problem with the Noah operating system had been plaguing Xia Wei Group for a long time. If it were easy to solve, it would have been solved long ago!

...

「The next day at noon.」

Ye Ling was eating when his phone suddenly rang. It was Lin Xiao.

Yesterday, Lin Xiao and Ye Ling had exchanged phone numbers before he left.

"Ye Xiaoyou, I’ve received a reply from the company. If you can really build the system framework you described, then in addition to the promised five hundred million, we will also give you one percent of the company’s shares!"

Lin Xiao’s voice came from the other end of the line:

"Of course, you should be aware of Xia Wei Group’s policies. These are virtual restricted shares, which only grant the right to receive dividends."

"Oh?"

A flash of surprise crossed Ye Ling’s eyes when he heard him.

Although Zhou Xing had told him yesterday that Xia Wei Group might offer a higher price, he hadn’t expected it to be this high.

The five hundred million was one thing, but one percent of Xia Wei Group’s shares—even if it only came with dividend rights, and was only one percent—was worth much more than five hundred million!

The market capitalization of Xia Wei Group had already reached 1.5 trillion, and one percent of that was 15 billion!

Even the current chairman of Xia Wei Group only controlled 1.4 percent.

It was safe to say that Xia Wei Group truly valued Ye Ling.

But it was no wonder. If Xia Wei Group couldn’t launch the Noah operating system, they would lose all their advantages in the smartphone sector. The losses would be immense!

After all, fifty percent of Xia Wei Group’s profits came from this sector!

"Alright."

Ye Ling agreed immediately.

The terms Xia Wei Group offered were truly sincere. Plus, he hadn’t really been aiming for a huge profit from the start, so there was no way he would ask for more at this point.

"On behalf of Xia Wei Group, thank you!"

Lin Xiao said with utmost respect from the other end of the line.

"You’re too kind."

Ye Ling chuckled.

"Then let’s arrange a place for tomorrow, and I’ll give you the source code for the Noah operating system."

Lin Xiao said immediately.

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