Both families adopted eye-catching stunts.
First, Huaxia Science and Technology Daily, with the headline: [The New Hope of Domestic Chips!]
"The editor was shocked by a piece of news last night: a place called Kunlun Labs developed a brand new CPU. Upon receiving this information, the editor rushed with his team to this place called Kunlun Labs, let's take a good look at who this laboratory is..."
Then came a long introduction to Kunlun Labs, including the identities of its young founders, Qin Chuan and Fang Rumei, and its strong partner, Tsinghua-Peking University.
It also introduced a top foreign research team at Kunlun Labs...
The article was long, well-written, and full of substance, making it hard to put down.
Next was the [Huaxia Youth Daily].
Its headline read: [A Dark Horse Emerges in the Chip Industry!]
The narrative style was similar to Huaxia Science and Technology Daily, deeply exploring the origins of Kunlun Labs and its owner, and why they dared to enter the chip industry, a sector known for its complexities.
After all, at this time, the technology chip industry was undoubtedly the most complex.
Countless ambitious and passionate entrepreneurs had rushed into this field, wanting to contribute to the nation and forge a bright future for themselves.
However, reality was brutal.
Due to various factors, coupled with suppression from certain malicious major powers, China's technology chip sector had lagged behind, becoming a pain point for all citizens.
Many ambitious entrepreneurs were severely burned, and even those who were fortunate enough to survive limped along, living in extreme hardship.
Therefore, any new breakthrough in the domestic technology chip industry was incredibly encouraging news.
Kunlun Labs' sudden self-developed, brand-new domestic CPU with excellent performance was a truly delightful surprise.
It was like a boulder dropped into a calm lake, causing immediate ripples.
Shortly after both newspapers were published, Qin Chuan and Fang Rumei's phones rang. They exchanged glances, smiled, and moved aside to answer.
Qin Chuan's call was from Teacher Yang. Teacher Yang, who was in Longcheng, had been receiving updates from Kunlun Labs and had been following its progress closely.
So, naturally, she was one of the first to see the newspaper articles.
"Xiao Chuan, congratulations! The lab has finally taken this crucial first step!"
"I'm so proud of you!"
Teacher Yang's gentle tone was as refreshing as a spring breeze.
Qin Chuan's grin stretched from ear to ear. Being recognized by the person he loved felt incredibly good. If Teacher Yang were by his side, he promised to hug her tightly and kiss her.
"Heh heh, who do you think your man is? Without absolute confidence, how could I dare to venture into such a complex industry?"
"When I return to Longcheng next time, you must treat me to a meal."
Teacher Yang chuckled from the other end: "Shouldn't you be treating me? Why is it suddenly me treating you!"
"Of course, a meal cooked by my wife is always the most delicious!"
Qin Chuan said.
"You, always so shameless. You're already such a big boss, yet you're still so unrestrained!"
Teacher Yang sounded a little helpless, but her tone was filled with a hint of happiness. "Alright, I know you'll be busy today, so I won't bother you. When you return to Longcheng, I'll treat you to a meal!"
"Mhm, bye-bye!"
As soon as his call with Teacher Yang ended, another call came in, this time from Li Ya.
"Hello, sis!"
Qin Chuan answered.
"Xiao Chuan, you're amazing! You're on the newspaper, ahhh, I'm so excited!"
As soon as the call connected, Li Ya's excited voice rushed through. Even across thousands of miles, Qin Chuan could feel her excitement.
Qin Chuan hadn't revealed much about the lab to Li Ya, only sending her a message last night telling her to read the [Huaxia Youth Daily] and [Huaxia Science and Technology Daily] this morning.
These newspapers were available in Yongnan County, hence their national reach.
"Heh heh, surprised, aren't you?"
Qin Chuan teased with a smile.
"It's more than a surprise, it's astonishing. Xiao Chuan, I truly didn't expect your lab to be so ambitious, and to develop your own CPU chip so quickly."
Li Ya said excitedly.
"And Tsinghua-Peking University is a partner of your lab? You've never mentioned this before."
Qin Chuan smiled: "I didn't mention it before because I didn't want to be too ostentatious. You know me, I'm a very pragmatic person, unlike some who love to show off."
"Hehe, have you told Uncle and Aunt yet?"
Li Ya asked.
"Not yet!"
Qin Chuan replied.
"That's perfect! I'm driving over now to share this good news with Uncle and Aunt, and to visit them as well."
"You hurry up and get busy, I'll hang up now!"
As expected, right after his call with Li Ya ended, Qin Chuan's phone rang again. This time, it was Liu Dongqiang.
"Boss Qin, congratulations, congratulations! I never expected your lab to achieve such a breakthrough so quickly!"
As a pioneer in electronics, Liu Dongqiang frequently read newspapers, both domestic and international.
This morning, during his routine review of major newspapers, he stumbled upon a piece of news that made his eyes widen.
Huaxia Science and Technology Daily featured a photo of Qin Chuan and Kunlun Labs.
This was significant. He immediately called Qin Chuan, but the line was busy. After several attempts, he finally got through.
"Boss Liu, I didn't contribute much. You know me, I'm a complete novice in the chip industry. It's all thanks to the people below me."
Qin Chuan said humbly.
"But it's all the same! Who says a boss needs to understand chip technology? As a boss, your ability to recruit talent is the greatest success."
For the entire morning, Qin Chuan was busy answering calls. Anyone who saw the newspapers and had his contact information called him immediately.
This included his parents, his close friends, and business partners like the Lin siblings, Shan Xiongjin, and Wang Bailin. Even his second brother, who was in Jinling, called to congratulate him.
Qin Chuan truly underestimated the power of newspapers in that era; they were no less impactful than modern new media.
In those days, people had very limited entertainment options, making reading newspapers a daily ritual for almost everyone.
Some read for amusement, others to stay informed about world events, and some looked for business opportunities...
Regardless of their motives, reading newspapers was a nationwide activity.
Especially for nationally distributed newspapers like [People's Daily], [The Beijing News], [Global Times], [Guangming Daily], [Huaxia Youth Daily], and [Huaxia Science and Technology Daily], they were incredibly popular.
Their daily circulation was at least several million copies, which was truly astounding.
The continuous calls drained Qin Chuan's phone battery, and only after it shut down did he get some respite. The morning's calls left him parched and his eardrums aching.
However, the joy in his heart was undeniable. Even the usually composed Qin Chuan couldn't stop smiling all day.