Winthin JW Capital and its subsidiaries, there were only a few people Jasper could trust. Wendy was one of them, of course; Malcolm and Jack too perhaps, but that was all.
Now that Greg was here, there was one more person that he could mostly trust.
Hence, Jasper decided to give Greg a special mission.
Greg replied determinedly, “I want to start from scratch. Regarding what kind of work, I’ll accept whatever you assign me.”
“But what if it’s difficult and filled with obstacles?” Jasper’s gaze burned into Greg as he asked.
“To be frank with you, I’m planning to assign you to somewhere completely new. It’ll be a huge challenge for you once you go there.
“This is because it’s going to be a completely new environment and industry. I can give you start-up capital, but you’re going to have to start from the bottom for everything else.
“The chance of failure is extremely high and the road to success will be long and arduous. Therefore, I’ll respect whatever decision you make.
“If you still wish to stay in the Southeast Province, then you can choose any position within the province and I will get you that job, no problem.”
Greg was stunned for a moment. This was different from what they had discussed in the beginning.
Frowning slightly, he asked, “Can I ask what kind of work you’re arranging for me?”
Jasper raised his hand and patted Greg’s shoulder before pulling his phone out. He said, “Look at this, this is Nokia’s newest mobile phone. Equipped with the Symbian operating system, this phone has many strong features and is really useful.”
Greg nodded dumbly and asked, “I know, but what does this have to do with my job?”
Jasper placed the phone on the table and pointed at it as he explained to Greg, “If I told you, that this small gimmick will one day become an important tool that people cannot part with, and will also represent the prime application of future science and technology, would you believe me?”
Greg looked at the insignificant mobile phone on the table and answered instinctively, “Are you kidding me?
“Someone said that computers would change the way people lived a decade ago. No one believed them, but look at the it now.”
Jasper continued softly, “I dare say that mobile phones will change the way humans live in the next ten years.”
“So you want me to manufacture phones?” Greg asked in shock.
“Bingo. Counterfeit mobile phones are everywhere within the country, but only a few are actually manufacturing their own brand. I want to enter this field, but I’ve got too much on my hands right now. I have too few capable people by my side, so you’re the only one I can ask.
“I can give you a start-up capital of 200 million, but you’ll have to find your own technicians, equipment, and employees. And I’ll need results within the year.”
Jasper reminded Greg, “Think about it carefully before you decide. Don’t force yourself either, as there will be no hard feelings regardless of your decision.”
Greg stared at Jasper and asked, “You’re going to trust me with 200 million just like that?”
“You’re worth the price,” Jasper smiled.
“Then what more do I have to worry about?” Greg shrugged. “If you’re not afraid that I’ll lose this 200 million, then I have no reason to be afraid of trying. Still… Where do you want me to start?”
“Cavern City!”
“Cavern City? Seems like a good place to start, considering it’s a Special Economic Zone,” Greg spoke.
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