Chapter 297 - 274: Chain Quest, Finally Reaching Jiangyou (2)

Chapter 297: Chapter 274: Chain Quest, Finally Reaching Jiangyou (2)

’Take lithography machines, for example. According to Hua Deyun, a machine capable of making 3nm chips is estimated to cost no less than two billion US dollars. A 5nm machine might cost a billion at most, and a 7nm one, maybe only seven or eight hundred million?’

Besides, while Xia Country couldn’t produce its own mid- to high-end chips, its various industrial chains were still quite comprehensive, especially when it came to packaging.

So, if Ye Ling were to produce 5nm or 7nm chips, he would spend far less on the production chain than for 3nm chips. The cost would naturally be much lower!

DING!

"Congratulations, Host, for triggering the Serial Quest: Great Glory! Stage One: Successfully create a 7nm chip and put it into production!"

DING!

"System Notification: A Serial Quest is a special mission divided into multiple stages. Upon completing a stage, you will receive a stage-based reward and unlock the next stage of the quest!"

"Upon the full completion of the Serial Quest, you will be awarded one Super Gift Pack!"

Just then, the system’s notification chime rang out.

A smile tugged at Ye Ling’s lips. ’I just had the thought, and the system has already set up a quest for me?’

’That’s awesome!’

"I wonder what’s in this Super Gift Pack..." Ye Ling muttered.

Previously, he had received an Advanced Gift Pack from a Mystery Quest. The reward had been the Body of the True Dragon, which accelerated his physical recovery speed.

’A reward like that is honestly incredible!’

’After all, it’s something that no amount of money could ever buy.’

’And a Super Gift Pack... just from the name, I can tell it must be a higher tier than the Advanced Gift Pack!’

Ye Ling was eagerly anticipating the final reward.

’Still, since the system issued a Serial Quest, it will probably take a long time, won’t it?’

’I haven’t even completed the first stage yet, after all!’

...

At five in the evening, the plane landed on time at Modu International Airport.

Ye Ling woke Ning Ruoxi up, and the two held hands as they deplaned.

"Are we going home first?"

Ning Ruoxi was clearly still groggy from her nap. She rubbed her eyes and asked Ye Ling.

"Yeah, we’ll go home and rest for the night. We’re heading to Jiangyou tomorrow."

Ye Ling nodded, walked to the parking lot, retrieved his car, and drove directly to the Tomson Riviera Residential Area.

"I’m so tired..."

Back home, Ning Ruoxi couldn’t help but stretch languidly and flop onto the big bed. "Mmm, nothing’s as comfortable as our bed at home."

"Go take a shower."

Seeing Ning Ruoxi’s lazy demeanor, Ye Ling couldn’t resist giving her a firm smack from behind.

SMACK!

A crisp sound echoed through the room. Ning Ruoxi leaped up like a startled rabbit, whirling around to face Ye Ling with her pretty face flushed red.

"You pervert!"

Ning Ruoxi’s big eyes were wide as she said it with a playful pout.

"That’s right. And if you don’t go shower, I’ll show you what a *real* pervert is," Ye Ling said with a smirk.

"Alright, alright, I’m going!"

Ning Ruoxi’s face instantly turned crimson. She shot Ye Ling a glare, slipped on her slippers, and shuffled off toward the bathroom.

While she was in the shower, Ye Ling sat on the sofa, took out his phone, found Hua Deyun in his contacts, and made the call.

"Hello? Brother Ye?" Hua Deyun’s voice came through as soon as the call connected.

"It’s me. Brother De Yun, have you arrived in Modu?"

Ye Ling replied before asking his question.

"I got here a few days ago!" Hua Deyun answered.

"Mm, good. I’ve already made arrangements for the lab. It should be ready in about a week."

Ye Ling paused for a moment before adding, "By the way, I’ve already transferred the one million in initial operating funds to you. Did you get it?"

"I did! Thank you so much for this, Brother Ye. Don’t worry, I won’t misuse these funds. I’ll account for every single expense and its purpose."

Hua Deyun’s voice was filled with emotion.

In fact, he had received the transfer from Ye Ling on the very day he returned to Modu!

Ye Ling wasn’t just making empty promises; everything was real. He was a man of his word.

"There’s no need to be so formal. You provide the technology, and I’ll provide the capital. We’re partners. I’m calling you now because there’s something else..."

Ye Ling then told him about his idea to develop 7nm chips first.

"I was actually thinking of suggesting the same thing! Compared to 3nm, the cost for 7nm is much lower. Plus, all of my technology can bypass foreign patents!"

Hua Deyun immediately agreed, his voice brimming with confidence.

"That’s great. I’m heading to Jiangyou tomorrow. I’ll give you a phone number. If you need anything, just contact her, and she’ll take care of it for you."

Ye Ling spoke with him a little longer before hanging up. He then sent Zhu Yun’s WeChat contact to him.

After taking care of that, Ye Ling walked to the window.

The sky had already darkened, and the streets of Modu were brightly lit with colorful lights, creating a magnificent and prosperous scene.

The bustling city reflected in Ye Ling’s eyes, and a hint of fighting spirit emerged from their depths.

The 7nm chip project was ready to launch!

...

「The next day.」

Ye Ling was finally on his way to visit his father-in-law. Although he had been particularly arrogant about it before, to be honest, now that the time had come, he couldn’t help but feel a little nervous.

"Hehe, silly, don’t be nervous," Ning Ruoxi said with a wink, looking at Ye Ling driving beside her.

"I’m not nervous," Ye Ling retorted in a low voice.

"Then how about you turn on the heat?"

Ning Ruoxi rolled her eyes at Ye Ling in exasperation.

’He’s been driving for a while now, and this guy still hasn’t turned on the heat?’

’It’s still February. Whether in Modu or Jiangyou, it’s still winter, the kind where the high doesn’t even pass ten degrees Celsius.’

"Oh, right..."

Ye Ling was also a little embarrassed and casually turned on the car’s heater.

’No wonder...’

’Why did I feel a bit chilly?’

...

Compared to Modu, the city of Jiangyou was a bit weaker in terms of economic power, but it was still quite prosperous.

"My dad says he’s already prepared dinner for us."

Ning Ruoxi waved her phone at Ye Ling and added, "Don’t be so nervous. My dad must be pretty satisfied with you, or he wouldn’t be making us dinner."

She had known Ye Ling was just being stubborn, but now she was realizing she had underestimated just how nervous he was.

"I’m just not acclimated yet," Ye Ling said, still refusing to admit it. However, he had also seen the chat message on her phone, which finally eased some of his tension...

...

The black Maybach pulled into a residential complex. Compared to Ye Ling’s home in Pingjiang, Ning Ruoxi’s family home was clearly much more high-end and luxurious.

It wasn’t a huge villa, but it was located in a particularly modern community!

Looking at the surrounding high-rises, Ye Ling couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.

’If it weren’t for the system...’

’I probably would have never had a chance to be with Ning Ruoxi, right?’

’There’s a saying on the internet that’s so true: a girl can afford to be naive, but a guy has to have his act together...’

’Given my family background, what right did I have to be with someone like Ning Ruoxi?’

’My looks?’

’Obviously not!’

’Maybe love doesn’t need to be between social equals, but marriage absolutely does.’

"My home is your home. You can come over more often in the future."

Ning Ruoxi seemed to sense Ye Ling’s mood, and she wrapped an arm around his shoulders, speaking softly.

"Mm."

Ye Ling nodded, opened the trunk, grabbed the gifts he had prepared for Ning Ruoxi’s parents, and followed her upstairs.

Ning Ruoxi’s home was on the top floor of Building 3. Like Ye Ling’s place at Tomson Riviera, it was a two-story duplex.

KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK!

Ning Ruoxi knocked on the door. At that moment, Ye Ling felt his heart start to pound with nervousness again.

A moment later, the sound of shuffling slippers came from inside the apartment. The door then opened to reveal a middle-aged woman. She looked quite young, and her features were a seventy-percent match with Ning Ruoxi’s.

’This must be Ning Ruoxi’s mother,’ Ye Ling concluded.

"Mom!" Ning Ruoxi cried out joyfully, throwing her arms around the woman.

"You little rascal. So you finally decided to come home, have you?"

The woman stroked Ning Ruoxi’s hair. Though her words were scolding, her eyes were filled with doting affection.