Chapter 483
Under the circumstances, Nathaniel and Isabella had no choice but to formally shake hands with Alexander.
They had barely settled into their seats when Nathaniel's phone rang urgently.
A critical situation had arisen at NovaTech demanding his immediate return.
After Nathaniel excused himself from Alexander and Sebastian, Isabella noticed his troubled expression.
"Is everything alright?" she whispered with concern.
Nathaniel gently squeezed her shoulder reassuringly.
Leaning close, he murmured softly, "Nothing to worry about, darling."
"I've got this handled."
His comforting words immediately eased Isabella's worries.
The other guests observed their intimate exchange with admiration, silently acknowledging their strong bond.
Benjamin and Daniel exchanged knowing glances toward Alexander.
While others remained unaware, they knew Alexander's presence today centered entirely on Isabella.
Yet when they studied his expression, they found it unreadable - his thoughts completely concealed.
With Nathaniel's departure, the luncheon continued.
After orders were placed, conversation naturally shifted toward collaboration details between their companies.
It was then that Alexander focused his attention on Isabella.
"I'm particularly intrigued by the heterogeneous computing solution outlined in section three of your proposal," he remarked.
"Full implementation could significantly enhance both perception chips and terminal performance."
He paused thoughtfully.
"However, the technical challenges remain substantial."
"Overly complex programming architectures, rapid computing units hampered by slow data transfer rates - these present major obstacles requiring considerable investment and manpower."
Alexander's gaze intensified.
"While your proposal mentions AI-assisted code partitioning as a solution to programming complexity, current AI segmentation technology lacks maturity."
"Wouldn't this approach introduce additional complications?"
The technical team from NovaTech exchanged surprised glances.
When Alexander had earlier claimed to have studied their proposal, they'd assumed it was mere politeness.
Now, hearing his specific technical references, they realized he had genuinely analyzed their document thoroughly.
Isabella herself felt pleasantly surprised by his depth of understanding.
Since Alexander represented NovaTech and had raised valid concerns, she responded professionally.
"You've identified the core challenges accurately."
"Regarding computing power limitations at this stage, I can commit to providing billion-parameter scale models."
"As for toolchain integration difficulties, we can..."
As Isabella elaborated, Alexander engaged deeply in the technical discussion.
"Current technology still requires breakthroughs in high-reliability system development," he interjected.
"Are you considering alternative approaches, or...?"
Their conversation progressed into increasingly specialized territory.
As they spoke, Benjamin and Daniel noticed the particular light in Alexander's eyes.
The senior executives and technical staff present gradually realized the truth.
Alexander had already formed comprehensive solutions for this project's challenges.
And remarkably, Isabella's proposed approaches aligned perfectly with his own vision!
In that moment, Benjamin and Daniel finally understood why Alexander had grasped the entire proposal's essence after merely reviewing key points in the office.
They comprehended the meaning behind that peculiar smile after his reading, and his unusual insistence on attending this luncheon.
Observing how he looked at Isabella - that smile playing beneath his intense gaze - they quietly lowered their heads in simultaneous realization.