1991 Starting from the core

Since he is a real boss, Yuan Xin will naturally not hesitate to treat him - even if Fujio no longer has the opportunity and ability to produce amazing results, his identity is still worth a thousand pieces of gold.

A thousand pieces of gold from horse bones.

After visiting the Shanghai Science and Technology Park and seeing a team of thousands of people in the FarCore flash memory department, one can imagine how shocked Fujio was.

"Susan, I now have no doubt about your achievements in the field of flash memory."

Sitting in the warm sunroom on the roof of the building, Fujio felt extremely emotional.

"All of this depends on the foundation laid by Mr. Jiegao." Su Yuanshan's words sounded like flattery, but in fact it was not flattery - because as far as he knew, the special contribution award issued by IEEE to Fujio was almost over. On the way. Moreover, this person will be mentioned many times in the future and should win the Nobel Prize.

Of course, at this time, Fujio had not yet realized that he was "that" awesome. And he was still immersed in the emotion of the unfair treatment given to him by Toshiba and the courtesy given by Yuanxin.

"Moreover, Mr. Jieoka, flash memory is currently working hard in a new direction..."

"Well, I have read all your papers on flash memory." Fujio nodded. Although he directly interrupted Su Yuanshan's words, it did not feel inappropriate. He smiled and said: "I have been thinking about it in the past few years. Although the technology in the market may not necessarily be a good technology. But if it can be marketed as soon as possible, then the technology can shine sooner."

Su Yuanshan and Li Mingliu smiled together.

It seems that while the old man was depressed, he did reflect - if Toshiba could respond quickly, develop products and reduce costs after he invented NOR, the outcome would definitely be different.

"Therefore, the future direction of flash memory must be to reduce the cost of a unit of data storage and to be accepted by the market and consumers as soon as possible."

"Yes." Su Yuanshan and Li Mingliu nodded at the same time: "Mr. Jiegang, where do you want to consider continuing your research in the future?"

"I want to continue to follow the direction you have opened up and try multi-layer electronic structures - because according to the current theory you have proposed, there are only two ways to increase the capacity of the architecture. And multi-layer electronic structures are compared to 3D architecture processes. It's easy to reach the upper limit." At this moment, Fujio's eyes finally became a little brighter, showing a hint of ambition.

Su Yuanshan could understand the old man's ambition.

——There is a beginning and an end.

Now that he has developed flash memory, if he can reach the peak in a certain direction of flash memory... then, as a technical engineer, it will undoubtedly be the greatest fulfillment in life.

It seems that this old man's ambition is really not small.

"I believe that Mr. Jiegang will definitely be able to fulfill his wish." Su Yuanshan stood up and extended his hand: "Welcome to join Yuanxin again."

…

In order to join Fujio, the Shanghai Science and Technology Park quickly established a flash memory technology laboratory. Fujio is the head of the laboratory, specializing in next-generation flash memory architecture and related technologies.

Su Yuanshan returned directly to the provincial capital the next day, seizing the time to make final preparations for several major events in May.

…

"Soros officially came out today and said he is bearish on the Thai baht."

In Su Yuanshan's office, Zhou Xiaohui handed Su Yuanshan the latest briefing and sat down on the sofa.

Of course, she already had her own independent office, but she was still used to coming here to sit there every day and personally handing some information and documents to Su Yuanshan.

"It's the same old routine. It's just bad-mouthing and exacerbating panic." Su Yuanshan took a few glances at the briefing and said, "Although Thailand has little foreign exchange, it can still resist for a while."

"How long can it resist?"

"Who knows, maybe two months - more than that, I'm more worried about how our business is doing and whether the telecom operators and shopping malls we cooperate with have plans."

Zhou Xiaohui shrugged and said helplessly: "People in Thailand are now panicked. Although the government has been trying to reassure them, there are still small-scale bank runs. Our partners... how should I put it, if the Thai baht loses its balance by then?" , maybe it can also accelerate our expansion.”

Su Yuanshan smiled - if the Thai baht depreciates on a large scale and the partners cannot come up with foreign exchange to settle the settlement with Yuanxin, then Yuanxin will naturally be able to seek greater profits from the perspective of market and voice.

"Well, that makes sense - but aren't you afraid that people will just file for bankruptcy?"

"...You're not such a gangster, are you?"

"Who can say for sure?" Su Yuanshan dropped the briefing and said with a smile: "Anyway, we will keep paying attention and contact you at all times. Just remember, Yuanxin must be a good person in Southeast Asia."

Zhou Xiaohui nodded, hesitated for a moment and then asked: "Speaking of which, the flash memory laboratory... isn't the specification a bit high? There will be a level 1 laboratory soon..."

Because it adheres to the path of focusing on scientific research, Yuanxin now has dozens of laboratories, large and small. Although according to Yuanxin's layout, the importance of these laboratories is unquestionable. But there are not many Level 1 and Level 2 laboratories.

Yuanxin’s laboratories are divided into four levels. Among them, independent first-level laboratories have the highest specifications, and there are currently only three.

PANDORA, NEWBEE, YOS.

The first-level laboratory, in a "political sense", is on the same level as the current major departments of Yuanxin.

"Does anyone have any opinions?" Su Yuanshan was slightly startled. He has been busy preparing for several major dramas in May recently. He also has to take time to hold meetings with the Shanghai Stock Exchange to discuss the structure. Even the various meetings here are just for a look. According to the minutes of the meeting, I really don’t know what Zhou Xiaohui is talking about.

"That's right, after all... you know, it's hard to get the first-level laboratory sign. Mr. Chen from YOS took several years to get this sign. There are a bunch of second- and third-level laboratories below, and they always have some ideas. of."

Su Yuanshan nodded slowly and suddenly smiled: "Then what do you think?"

Zhou Xiaohui: "I still know the story of King Yan Zhao buying horses and building a golden platform..."

"Haha...Actually, this is just one of them. And Fujio is not a horse bone, nor is he Guo Wei. His contribution to flash memory is Nobel Prize-level - this will be proven over time. And we have Fujio, It means we have legitimacy - except for Toshiba, which is uncomfortable, other Chinese companies will subconsciously think so."

"But I don't care if Toshiba is comfortable?" Su Yuanshan said disdainfully: "IEEE's Special Contribution Award to Fujixiu will be handed out soon. At that time, Fujixiu will receive the award as the director of Yuanxin Flash Memory Laboratory. Let's criticize Toshiba again. Isn’t the impact of this worthy of a Level 1 laboratory?”

"The most important thing is that flash memory is the foundation for us to enter the digital age. Anyone who is dissatisfied should let the results speak for themselves - Li Mingliu has no objection. Anyone who has an objection will have to hold it back!"

Zhou Xiaohui: "..."

At this moment, Wen Xiaoqian pushed the door open and entered.

"Mr. Shan, I received the fax from Texas Instruments. Mr. Vincenti, Chairman and CEO of Texas Instruments, is going to visit us."

Su Yuanshan was startled, then smiled.

"Reply and tell me I'm available at any time."

*

*

Three days later, Vincenti's plane flew directly to the capital via Tokyo. After a brief meeting with Chen Jing in the capital, he went directly to the provincial capital.

Su Yuanshan naturally greeted him at the airport gate.

On the way to the science and technology park, the two chatted and laughed happily, never mentioning anything about cooperation and technology transfer, but just lamenting the development of the provincial capital.

"I remember the last time I came here, the software park opposite was still a construction site. Now it has become the famous Eastern Silicon Valley." Vincenti and Su Yuanshan came to the roof, enjoying the natural warmth locked in by the glass. While looking at the software park opposite, I was filled with emotion.

"Yes, our Yuanxin was the only technology park in the industrial zone, surrounded by farmland. It has only been a few years now, and our high-rise buildings are already out of date."

Su Yuanshan poured tea for Vincenti and said with some emotion: "So, Mr. Vincenti, there is great development in the mainland."

Vincenti turned around, looked at Su Yuanshan, and asked thoughtfully: "Well, but what about the poor people around us? Have their lives been changed?"

——In order to cooperate with Deyi to introduce technology and equipment, Su Yuanshan specially took Vincenti for a tour of the surrounding countryside, and made an impassioned speech in front of the directors of Deyi, saying that the people in mainland China also have human rights and aspirations. and the right to pursue a better life.

At that time, Vincenti, as CEO, also firmly sided with Su Yuanshan, which finally promoted the cooperation between the two parties.

"Of course!" Su Yuanshan answered simply: "Of course their life is better - if you are willing, I can take you to visit again."

After staring at Su Yuanshan for a few seconds, Vincenti smiled and shook his head: "No, I believe you."

"But this country is so big that even the wind can only blow slowly... But even so, I believe that in less than ten years, our slogan will change. From solving the problem of food and clothing to striving for a well-off society. "

When Su Yuanshan said the word ten years, Vincenti was stunned for a moment, shook his head and smiled again: "It's a pity, I will retire next year."

"You are also welcome to come - if you are willing, Yuanxin can hire you as a consultant - and it will definitely be my honor."

Vincenti was startled. When he realized that Su Yuanshan really said these words with great sincerity, he couldn't help but smile: "Su, are you bribing me?"

"..."

After making a little joke, Vincenti suddenly became serious. He stared at Su Yuanshan and said softly: "I am indeed about to retire, so Su... you know what I mean."

"Yes." Su Yuanshan nodded and said seriously: "That's it, Mr. Vincenti. I have always believed that since Deyi has cooperated with us for so long, he will definitely try to understand my motherland and our nation. character."

"But now it seems that, unfortunately, you didn't."

Vincenti frowned slightly, slightly surprised, and motioned for Su Yuanshan to continue.

"If you have understood it, you will know that if we look at the nation and the country in person, then our country is the kind of gentleman - the kind of kindness that drips from the water and is repaid by the spring. This is a proverb, which means , even if we only receive a small favor, we will give the other party more in return."

Vincenti was stunned again and savored Su Yuanshan's words carefully.

"The currency short selling in Thailand this time will inevitably bring about a financial crisis, and will inevitably spread to the entire Southeast Asia region - I think you must have made corresponding judgments."

Vincenti retracted his thoughts, sighed softly and nodded: "Yes, that is the worst situation."

"If something, after reasonable research, will eventually lead to the worst situation, then it will most likely lead to the worst situation - Murphy's Law."

"By then, the semiconductor winter will inevitably arrive - even now, it can already be seen, and the price of DRAM particles has begun to fall."

"And we, as early as last year, have arranged a strategy for your transformation to flash memory in advance - and even in order to get you out of the quagmire of DRAM particles as soon as possible, the authorization method given to you is still a pure commission authorization without any upfront investment."

"But what about you?" Su Yuanshan looked at Vincenti calmly: "Mr. Vincenti, it's been one year, and the authorization restriction period has passed."

——There is no licensing fee, only a commission-based licensing contract, which naturally has restrictions on production conditions.

"Yes." Vincenti had to admit that while TI was waiting and watching, the IS Alliance and Yuanxin continued to launch new technologies and products. In just one year, flash memory particles have expanded into a tens of billions of dollars. market.

What's even more terrible is that this market is born with the emerging digital era.

If there were still people who didn't believe last year when Su Yuanshan shouted "The digital age is coming", then this year... with the popularity of USB flash drives, MP3 players, PDAs and other digital products, no one has any doubts anymore.

"So, Mr. Vincenti, the problem with Deyi is not just a process problem, but a development idea problem."

It might be too much to say that every word Su Yuanshan said was heart-breaking, but every sentence touched Deyi's pain point. This is indeed true.

In its early development, TI relied on foundry and various analog and proprietary chips and DRAM to quickly squeeze into the top ten in the semiconductor industry.

But as soon as the Asian financial crisis comes... I'm afraid Deyi will fall again.

"To be honest, in terms of development direction, Yuanxin's vision has always been ahead of the curve and correct."

"Well, the development of Yuanxin and Xinghai has proven your vision." Vincenti nodded without hesitation.

After all, the rise of these two companies is obvious to all.

"So, Mr. Vincenti, if we just pursue manufacturing processes, Deyi will still fall behind."

Su Yuanshan frowned and looked at the other party with a worried expression, as if he was the CEO of Deyi who was always worried about Deyi's future.

Vincenti pursed her lips and agreed with Su Yuanshan's words after a long silence.

"So, Mr. Vincenti, please cooperate with us before the next field becomes hot." After the same silence for a few seconds, Su Yuanshan looked at Vincenti sincerely: "I will give TI a 0.35 micron process, and if you If necessary, I will again license the process for flash memory - but this is not a prerequisite for cooperation."

"If Deyi is still aloof and thinks that Yuanxin covets your technology and patents, then this will be my last invitation to cooperate with you."

Vincenti's pupils shrank instantly! He straightened up subconsciously.

"What direction?"

"Automotive chips, analog direction."