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Chu Donglai took a deep breath, trying to suppress his excitement; he actually wanted to scream just like Ling Xin.
"Although there are many parts I don't understand, the data is very detailed. As long as we set it up according to the information, we can upgrade Six Realms to a holographic game by next month."
Ma Congyun was so excited that his face was flushed: "That's great! As long as we launch the Holographic Online Game, it will definitely be sought after by all players. Let's see what Bu Er Dao Si can do about that!"
Ling Xin was so moved that tears welled up in her eyes: "Bai Tang, thank you, thank you!"
Bai Tang smiled slightly: "No need to thank me; I'm not giving you my technology for free. I expect compensation."
"What do you want? Just say it!" Ma Congyun replied boldly. Even if Bai Tang asked him for Yuanhang, he would gladly offer it, as long as Bai Tang let him participate in the research on Holographic Technology.
"I'll give you this data, and in return, I want a 30% stake in Yuanhang," Bai Tang stated her terms.
"Sure, sure!" Chu Donglai quickly agreed. Given the preciousness of this data, acquiring ten shares of Yuanhang would be more than sufficient, and Bai Tang only asked for 30%, which was incredibly generous. It made them feel a bit embarrassed.
"Let's get started right now!" Ma Congyun couldn't help but want to turn the data on the screen into a finished product.
"What's the rush!" Ling Xin pulled her boyfriend back, "Even if we start working, there's no need to hurry. It's already five-thirty; let's go eat first. We still need to treat Bai Tang to a welcome dinner!"
"Right, right, a welcome dinner! Let's go to a five-star hotel and have a feast; it's both a welcome for Bai Tang and a way to thank her!" Ma Congyun responded.
"No need! The food at big hotels is expensive and not authentic; I prefer to eat real Magic City Cuisine," Bai Tang stopped them. Both of them had invested all their money into the game operation and had no extra funds to waste.
"I know a private restaurant that serves authentic food at reasonable prices; let's go there," Chu Donglai reluctantly closed his computer and said.
"Okay, let's go to your place," Ma Congyun nodded.
Since all three of them had sold their cars, they could only take a taxi. To show respect for Bai Tang, they let her sit in the front passenger seat while Ling Xin squeezed in the back with the two men. Fortunately, the private restaurant called "Green Lake" was not far from Yuanhang Company, and they arrived at their destination in just over ten minutes.
Green Lake was a common two-story house found in rural areas, complete with front and back yards. The front yard had several Apple trees planted, while the back yard had a grape trellis that wasn't yet bearing fruit but was blooming beautifully. The spring breeze brought with it a refreshing fragrance. The front yard had four tables that were already filled with people enjoying their meals. Seeing their satisfied faces made Bai Tang look forward to the dishes at this private restaurant.
Green Lake is doing well; although it is not yet six o'clock for dinner, most of the tables are already occupied, with only one table left on the second floor and one in the backyard. After consulting Bai Tang, Chu Donglai and his group chose the table in the backyard. Soon it would be dark, and above the table hung a simple and elegant pink lantern made of light fabric.
Ling Xin handed the menu to Bai Tang to order, but Bai Tang declined.
"I don't know much about Magic City Cuisine; you all can order. I'll just eat whatever."
Magic City Cuisine, also known as Benbang cuisine, is an important branch of traditional Han Chinese culinary culture in the Jiangnan region. It originally featured rich oil and red sauce, with a balanced salty and sweet flavor that maintained the original taste, being thick and delicious. Common cooking methods include braising, stewing, and using sugar. Later, to cater to the lighter tastes preferred by people from Magic City, dishes gradually shifted from heavy oil and red sauce to a more delicate and refreshing style.
Ling Xin ordered five dishes and handed the menu to Chu Donglai, who ordered four more dishes, filling the table.
"Bai Tang, this Songjiang perch is very fresh; you should try it," Ling Xin enthusiastically introduced the dishes on the table to Bai Tang. "This plate is scallion oil jellyfish head, and this one is stir-fried grass tips..."
"Grass tips are alfalfa, right?" Bai Tang recalled that alfalfa is animal feed for cows and sheep. We are humans; it’s not good to compete with cows and sheep for food. Bai Tang didn’t even reach for the stir-fried grass tips—actually, he was a carnivore who only liked meat.
"Try this dish; it's Marinated Pork Head, the most authentic Benbang dish." Ling Xin served a bowl of soup in front of Bai Tang, where chunks of pig tongue, lung, stomach, intestines, pig trotters, and ham were clearly visible. Taking a bite released a fragrant aroma without any meaty smell.
"Delicious!" Bai Tang praised.
"My introduction is pretty good, right? Marinated Pork Head is one of the most famous simple preparations in pickled dishes; it's authentic farmhouse cuisine."
"Yes, yes, it's delicious." Bai Tang nodded while chewing, reaching for Braised Lion's Head. This was the only dish she recognized. Braised Lion's Head, also known as Four Happiness Meatballs, is made from fried pork filling cooked afterward. The four meatballs are about the size of baby fists, golden in color and fragrant, symbolizing fortune, prosperity, longevity, and happiness in life—rich with auspicious meaning.
Ling Xin picked up some Osmanthus Pork with her chopsticks and placed it into Bai Tang's bowl before scooping a spoonful of Chicken Bone sauce. With her mouth full, Bai Tang gestured a thank you with her left hand. Ling Xin smiled as she accepted her gratitude and helped herself to a piece of White Cut Chicken to savor.
Half of the food on the table had already gone into Bai Tang's stomach. Sipping post-meal tea, Bai Tang squinted her eyes in satisfaction. She enjoyed this meal immensely.
"Old Ma, you and A Xin take Bai Tang to the hotel; I’ll head back to the company to prepare. We’ll start working tonight," Chu Donglai said energetically.
Just as Ma Congyun was about to agree, Bai Tang's phone rang. Everyone paused to wait for Bai Tang to finish her call.
"Tian Yuan?"
"Bai Tang, where are you?" Tian Yuan asked anxiously.
"I'm in Magic City," Bai Tang replied.
"I know you're in Magic City, but I haven't seen you at Yuanhang Company. Where are you right now?"
"You came to Magic City too? And went to Yuanhang Company? What do you want to do?"
"Not just me, Director Zhao is here too. We want to collaborate with you on developing Holographic Technology." Tian Yuan and Bai Tang were unclear about the importance of Holographic Technology for technological development, but someone like Zhao Nan, a researcher, would certainly understand. After hearing that Tian Yuan and Bai Tang wanted to develop a Holographic Online Game, he urged Tian Yuan to bring him to meet Bai Tang.
"...I'm having dinner with the Manager of Yuanhang outside. You all wait for us at Yuanhang for a bit. We'll discuss the specifics when we meet." After hanging up the phone, Bai Tang gave a helpless smile to Ma Congyun and the others, "Our collaboration terms need to be changed."
"Why?" The three of them were shocked.
"Nation has intervened; they want to participate in the research on holography. But don't worry, for the Holographic Online Game, Nation has promised to let Yuanhang Company operate it, so there definitely won't be another company competing with you!"
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