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"Truly a father-son duo, that strong spirit is just the same," Lin Yan couldn't help but chuckle at the scene before him.
Guo Luxing and Guosheng exchanged a glare, both falling silent.
"Since that's the case, when will the invitation to the wedding feast reach my hands? Don't leave me out; I'd be heartbroken. I may not be a matchmaker or a deity of marriage, but I've put in my effort for both of you. No credit, but plenty of hard work," Chen Rui teased, casting a glance at Liang Yu beside him.
"Of course, but we still have to wait a while. Right now, our priority is to get the company back on track. The company's performance has dropped significantly over the past two years; if this continues, we'll soon become a penny stock. Once things start moving here, I'll personally invite both of you to my son's wedding," Guosheng replied with a smile.
Guo Luxing pouted in dissatisfaction but said nothing.
Chen Rui noticed and quickly changed the subject. "So, how's the discussion with the board going?"
"Discussion? Why would we need to discuss anything? Although we've resigned from our positions, we haven't given up our shares. In the boardroom, we still hold the majority; there's really no need for discussion. Besides..." Guo Luxing scoffed, seemingly dismissing the other board members entirely.
Guosheng continued, "And indeed, these past two years have been chaotic under their management. If they were managing a brand in a second-tier city, they might do well, but they're simply not suited for managing and controlling at this scale. This is the tragedy of many companies; most fall into decline during this period. So I believe they would be quite willing to relinquish control."
Chen Rui truly felt the similarities between this father and son duo; their perspectives aligned in many ways. The issue of corporate control was a prime example.
After all, no one wants to see their hard-earned empire squandered by others, not even those who started it together.
Taking advantage of the moment, Chen Rui pressed on, "So, regarding our three types of customer rebates, which one would you prefer?"
"How shameless! I really couldn't tell that whatever 'Member' was related to customer rebates," Guo Luxing's words directly hinted at his preference for the third type of rebate—joining the Dream Member club—a club whose specific activities were still unclear.
"I have the contract ready now; if you're willing, we can sign it immediately. The funds can be transferred to our company account afterward," Chen Rui said with a smile, throwing out an unexpected proposition.
"Planned this out well?" Guo Luxing's hands trembled slightly at first, but he quickly shoved them into his pockets and sneered. "You really are something; you even anticipated this step. But..."
"If you sign the contract, your immediate relatives will also be informed about this matter. However, please remember not to disclose it publicly; it's confidential," Chen Rui noticed Guo Luxing's concerns and felt a bead of sweat form in his palm—he was taking a gamble.
"Ha ha, I have never liked being forced," Guo Luxing said, clenching his fist and glaring at Chen Rui.
Chen Rui continued to smile. "I have never forced you; this is merely part of the normal service. Besides, you could simply take that one hundred fifty thousand and act as if nothing ever happened. That is entirely an option."
"However, I must remind you that regardless of your choice, the principle of confidentiality is non-negotiable and is the only line that cannot be crossed," Chen Rui shrugged. "Also, from an objective standpoint, I personally recommend that joining Dream Member is the most worthwhile thing to do. Of course, you can remain skeptical if you wish."
Chen Rui casually glanced at Guo Luxing. "Although giving does not always guarantee a return, most contributions will yield results, and some will yield significant returns."
"I understand," Guo Luxing sighed. "With the government backing us, investments will certainly pay off. Bring out the documents; I will sign."
"To completely alleviate your doubts, we can first sign one that is just for you, and then Lin Yan and Mr. Guosheng can be informed of its contents," Chen Rui said as he pulled a contract from his briefcase and took out a pen.
Guo Luxing took it without looking and quickly signed his name—Guo Luxing—at the designated spot.
Chen Rui was somewhat surprised. "Aren't you afraid of signing some sort of conspiracy contract?"
"Based on your last statement, I find you quite similar to her," Guo Luxing replied as he handed the contract back to Chen Rui.
Chen Rui placed the contract into a special folder and then handed Guo Luxing another document that was only a few pages long, smiling as he said, "Please handle this with care."
Guo Luxing was taken aback by the simplicity of the document. "You haven't given me any sense of caution. Or perhaps you've given me the impression that I'm being deceived."
"Oh? This was all done by us; the instructions from above were merely the bare minimum for you. Plus, our team is rather lazy, so we simplified things," Liang Yu blurted out all the details, leaving both Chen Rui and Guo Luxing in an awkward situation.
"Hand it over; let me see," Guosheng said as he sat up and waved at Guo Luxing.
"I haven't even looked at it."
Lin Yan pouted. "Let me see it."
"Alright." Guo Luxing smiled as he walked to the bedside, and the three of them began to look at the simple introduction of the Dream Member.
Chen Rui and Liang Yu quietly moved away from the hospital bed.
The white printed paper displayed standard black Song typeface characters, an old-fashioned approach that appeared both simple and elegant.
Dream Member
Participation Fee:
Level 1: 5 million Renminbi / 1 entry into the dream
Level 2: 10 million Renminbi / total entries into the dream
Level 3: 30 million Renminbi / 1 entry into the dream
Monthly Fee:
Level 1: 100,000 Renminbi / month
Level 2: 300,000 Renminbi / month
Level 3: 500,000 Renminbi / month
The monthly fee can be delayed for one month. If payment is still not made after one month of delay, the following measures will be taken:
Level 1: Expulsion
Level 2: Downgrade
Level 3: Downgrade
...
After a long discussion about the expenses, they finally arrived at the main topic. At this point, the three of them let out a sigh of relief.
Dream Project:
Project Goals: To achieve the complete structure of the Second World, Third World, and Fourth World through the functionality of the Dual Machine; to conduct internal testing for the Second World, Third World, and Fourth World; to announce the Dream Project and jointly launch it.
Implementation Date: Approaching.
Second World: This world will incorporate the life experiences of those nearing death and the treatment stages of critically ill patients.
Second World Goals: To alleviate the suffering of those who are about to pass away [similar to euthanasia]; to eliminate the painful duration of treatment for critically ill patients.
Second World Eligible Users: The extremely elderly with severely declining physical functions; patients with terminal illnesses or chronic conditions.
Third World: This world aims to change the mindset and enhance motivation for unemployed individuals.
Third World Goals: To transform the lifestyle of unemployed individuals through the Third World, and once deemed qualified by the system, arrange for them to enter real-world employment.
Third World Eligible Users: Individuals who do not pursue further education, employment, or training, and spend their days idly.
Fourth World: For commercial use: gaming/travel/office work/study...
Fourth World Goals: Since it has been confirmed that individuals in a dream state will be in a sleeping condition, with their brain activity reduced to near-sleep levels, this world serves similar purposes as the real world.
Fourth World Eligible Users: All of humanity.
Dual Machine: A brain-like biological computer, a microscopic quantum computing-level quantum computer.
Joint Launch: On the day following the project announcement, governments from participating countries will jointly issue Dream Stock, listing it on the New York Stock Exchange, and entrusting sales to the governments of each participating country, with a plan for five billion shares.
Member Rebate:
When Dream Stock is listed, a certain amount of initial price stocks will be returned based on Member points.
Priority for internal testing of Fourth World.
...
The three people trembled at the sight of the few hundred Chinese characters.
Guo Luxing handed the introduction to Lin Yan, then walked over to Chen Rui. "You're not joking, are you?"
"I can joke, but the country won't," Chen Rui replied with a smile. "Anyway, you've already signed. Are you regretting it?"
"How could I?" Guo Luxing rubbed his forehead, leaning against the window. "It's just that the stakes are too high. I'm afraid this isn't something a businessman like me can participate in."
"Then what kind of businessman do you think should be involved?" Chen Rui countered.
Guo Luxing made a joke. "At least someone who can afford a boarding pass, right?"
"Actually, that's not scientific," Chen Rui chuckled.
"Eh?"
"Imagine this: a boarding pass costs one billion euros, which is equivalent to nearly one hundred billion Renminbi. How many people in the world possess such wealth? Moreover, most of these people have their assets tied up in real estate, making it very troublesome to mobilize. It would be easier to work with people like you," Chen Rui explained. "And even if such people exist, how could such a massive transfer of wealth occur without attracting attention?"
"But I heard you only have ten groups. Entertaining people at my level probably wouldn't yield as much benefit as doing it that way."
"You misunderstood. The ten groups are in Beijing; we have groups in every first-tier, second-tier, and even third-tier city, so the scale is quite large," Chen Rui waved his hand and smiled. "If you think the benefits are significant, don't forget about the country."
"What does that mean?" Guo Luxing was taken aback.
"The money you invested is all being used by the government. I don't know how much has been spent, but even if it's all gone, isn't it still your money? And by the way, did they give you a clear amount? You might have invested ten million, but when the time comes, the stock price you get will probably only be around two to three million."
"Even if it's two to three million, once this plan is announced, it will mark a new golden age for the stock market. All stocks will surge because of this one stock; it will definitely result in a sea of red on the board, and this situation could last for weeks! The key is that Dreamstock will be in such high demand that multiplying your investment will just be a matter of time."
"Yes, yes, but have you considered the stocks held by various governments?" Chen Rui smiled as he revealed the truth. "Exactly! The result is that national treasuries are abundant while the people's money seems to have vanished. It won't be long before the public catches on."
"This could lead to a financial crisis," Guo Luxing suddenly realized.
"But how could the government not have countermeasures? In this new working environment, who wouldn't count as working in the Fourth World? Eventually, the entire way of human life will change."
"Then why not announce such a plan?"
"There are many reasons; you just don't know them." Chen Rui turned to look out the window. "For instance, regarding your financial crisis—while there are indeed many preventive measures in place, they still can't guarantee that it won't happen. More importantly, we are currently in a phase that simply cannot be disclosed..."
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