Chapter 24 — The entire department's salary is 39,000 yuan, just me 5,800 yuan

Since leaving that company. Trieu Vu can no longer find a decent job. Sales skills he was once so proud of. In the current era of rising technology. Has become worthless. The relationships he once bragged about. After he lost his luck. Stay away like avoiding evil. A few days ago. In a cheap motel room. He happened to meet Ly Vy again. She is also looking for a job. Even more pathetic than him. Because he is too arrogant but has no real ability. Ly Vy has changed seven or eight jobs. No job lasts more than a month. She has to live on credit cards. The whole person was so emaciated that he was no longer recognizable. The two sat in a small roadside restaurant. Drink cheap beer. Looking at each other not knowing what to say. Trieu Vu still tried to muster up all his courage. Thanks to someone who asked me for my WeChat account. He thought that. Who knows, maybe I'll remember my old love. Pull them a hand. Even though I could only join Lap Tan Technology to work as a janitor. Also better than now. But reality. Gave him the most resounding slap. Just when Trieu Vu was completely desperate. The TV in the internet cafe is broadcasting a financial program.

“Recently, a famous enterprise in the city due to its core business being strongly impacted by new technology, its business situation declined, officially declared bankruptcy and liquidated assets…”

On screen. What appears is their old company building. Each group of employees held cardboard boxes. Lost in spirit, he walked out of the building. Among the crowd. Trieu Vu saw a familiar figure. She is much older than before. Her hair is also more than half gray. She did not hug the cardboard box. Because it's been fired for a long time. Just stand across the street. Bewilderedly looked at the building that he had strived for half his life. Complete collapse. An autumn wind blew through. Take along a few yellow leaves. Vuong Le tightened the old, faded coat around her body. Blurred into the crowd. Then disappeared. Trieu Vu looked at the TV screen. The beer glass in his hand fell to the ground. Debris splashed. He knows. Their age of arrogance and self-righteousness. It's really over. They were the most pitiful sacrifices of that era. One year later. Davos, Switzerland. The World Economic Forum's annual conference is being held here. In the hall. Gathering the world's leading figures. From the political world. Business people. Until the technology world. Every name appears. All have enough power to shake the world. But today. The most notable focus of the entire conference. Another face of a young woman from the East. I wore a well-tailored black business suit. Standing on the podium to speak. They are men with gray hair. People who hold the lifeblood of the global economy. In their eyes. There is no more arrogance or scrutiny like before. Instead. Is concentration. Is respect. Even a little humble. During the past year. The Phoenix system has become the operating foundation of the entire digital world. More than eighty percent of global Internet applications. All are built on its foundation. Lap Tan Technology also thanks to the Phoenix system. Which became the technology company with the largest market capitalization in the world. She is known as the "Mother of the Phoenix". Land You have gone beyond the scope of a normal business manager. Thoi Dai Magazine voted me as:

“Technology thinkers shaping the next decade.”

I became an idol. And the inspiration of countless young people. I was invited here. To make a speech with the topic:

“The Future of Technology and Human Society.”

“A lot of people have asked me.”

“What is the secret to success?”

My voice rang out clearly through the microphone. Spread throughout the large hall. Volume is not loud. But enough to make everyone listen quietly.

“What I want to share.”

“It's not technology.”

“It's also not a business model.”

“I want to share two words.”

“First word.”

“It's about respect.”

I looked around the auditorium.

“Respect for knowledge.”

“Respect talent.”

“And most importantly.”

“Respect those who are silently contributing where you can't see.”

“Because you never know.”

“A speck of dust that you despise today.”

“Tomorrow may become a star that you only have to look up to.”

In the auditorium, a series of thoughtful whispers rang out. A lot of people know about my past. Therefore, they understand more clearly the deeper meaning behind that statement.

“Second phrase.”

I smiled. A sincere and warm smile from the bottom of my heart.

“It's passion.”

“Do what you really love.”

“Don't do what others think you should do.”

“Because only passion is enough to support you through the long days that no one knows about.”

“Only passion can help you stand up straight in the face of all doubts and attacks.”

“And only passion will bring you freedom and true happiness, things that go beyond money or fame.”

The speech ends. The whole hall fell silent for a moment. Right after that. Thunderous applause rang out non-stop. Everyone stood up. For the young woman who used her abilities and intelligence to win the respect of the whole world. In the first row. Mr. Tran Lap Tan. The founding members of the Phoenix project were all present. On their faces is pride and pride that cannot be hidden. They look at me on stage. It's like watching a sun slowly rise. Shine brightly across the horizon. After the speech. I turned down all dinner parties and social invitations. Go alone to the balcony outside the hall. Where you can see the panoramic view of the snow-capped Alps. The night is clear. Starry sky. The snowy mountains in the distance appear both quiet and sacred under the moonlight. Mr. Tran Lap Tan walked over holding two glasses of wine. He gave me a glass.

“Very good speech.”

He said smiling.

“I only say what I really think.”

I gently shook the wine glass. Look at the dark red liquid inside.

“The Phoenix has truly spread its wings.”

He looked at the distant starry sky.

“What are you going to do next?”

I didn't answer right away. I raised my head. His eyes crossed the snowy mountains in front of him. Heading deeper. Larger. Toward the infinite universe. In my eyes. Reflecting the light of billions of stars. That light. Brighter than all the darkness I've ever been through. More vast than all the achievements I currently possess.

"Grandfather Bare."

I turned my head to look at him. The corners of the lips curled slightly. Create a smile full of confidence and filled with infinite possibilities.

“What do you think if we build a real interstellar warship?”

Mr. Tran Lap Tan was momentarily stunned. Immediately burst into laughter. Laughter echoed for a long time in the quiet night sky of the Alps. My legend. It's only just begun. My destination is the endless sea of stars. And this whole world. Then it will just be the backdrop for the future picture I paint.