Countercurrent 1982

Chapter 1962 A cavity of blood
"But in our group company, the scientific researchers don't have to worry about anything other than product technology research and development." Duan Yun glanced at Ni Guangnan, and then said: "I think there should be a strict division of labor in this society. However, it is very difficult in the country's deformed institutional units. Some people who should have engaged in scientific research have ended up in politics, while some people who had no academic achievements have been named in scientific research units. I can't do anything except dawdling every day. As for those people whose majors are not suitable, there are countless people. Just like what I read in the newspaper some time ago, many college students nowadays have no chance to apply what they have learned. People who work in electronics become technicians in a shirt factory, learn mechanics, and finally become the director of a chicken farm..."

"Hahaha!" Hearing this, Ni Guangnan laughed, but then there was a flash of regret in his eyes.

"Small talents have small uses, and great talents have great uses. For us scientific researchers, sometimes the biggest regret is that we have a passion for nothing, but it is useless." Duan Yun paused, and then said: "As long as you are willing When you come to our company, you don’t need to worry about anything other than work. I can send you a two-story villa in Shenzhen and a car. There is a driver when you go out, and a nanny for cooking. The house is big enough , you can also bring your family to live in Shenzhen, all the expenses will be borne by our company, and you can just focus on technology.”

"When I was in BJ very early, I heard that Tianyin Group's scientific research personnel are paid the best, including many of my former colleagues in the Chinese Academy of Sciences. When talking about the general manager of your company, they are all full of praise. It seems that It’s not without reason.” Ni Guangnan pondered for a moment, and then said: “But I want to make a statement, I really didn’t come to your company for money…”

"I know that." Duan Yun frowned, and then said: "I think you gave up your high salary in Canada and returned to the Chinese Academy of Sciences to work, and you also used your income to buy a lot of advanced foreign equipment and donate it to the country. From this point Looking at it from the outside, you are indeed a person who is indifferent to fame and wealth, and over the years, many scientific researchers in China have lived a very poor life, just like the saying in the society, it is better to use a scalpel than a razor to make an atomic bomb Yes, it’s better to sell tea eggs... But I think that scientific research should not be equated with poverty, and technology is the primary productive force, and its contribution to society and the country is incomparable to other industries. Others may not see it The value of this, but I can, so no matter the treatment I give you, do you think you are worth the price, you should live like this, the most important thing is out of respect for you, I also hope You can understand."

"I understand what you mean, you are indeed very sincere." Ni Guangnan nodded and said.

"Another point is that although I am the boss of a private enterprise, I am also very patriotic just like you." Duan Yun glanced at Ni Guangnan, and then said: "Since I came to Shenzhen to start a business, I have given out money every year. More than 5% of the profits were invested in urban infrastructure construction. Later, the company grew bigger and bigger. We make various donations and charities every year, including subsidizing out-of-school children, building hope primary schools, and various rural poverty alleviation, occupying the company's 8% of the annual profit, looking at the whole country, there should be no second company that can have such a high donation amount.”

"This is really admirable." Hearing this, Ni Guangnan showed a look of approval on his face.

"However, I think that donations can only solve people's difficulties in consciousness, but they cannot eradicate the overall poverty and backwardness of the country. In contrast, in developed countries, the most important reason why they are strong and rich is because these countries are leading in technology and industry, so they can Relying on a very small population, creating wealth that is several times or even ten times that of our country is the foundation of a country's prosperity."

"You are right! Science and technology are the foundation of a strong country." Ni Guangnan's eyes lit up, and he said immediately: "Compared with developed countries, our country's basic scientific research is indeed very huge. When I went to Canada, I deeply felt it. At this point, it can be said bluntly that in many fields of science and technology, there is a gap of several years, ten years, or even decades between our country and the advanced level of the world. It is precisely because of this that after working in Canada for a period of time , I finally chose to return home..."

"This is what I admire most about you." Duan Yun smiled slightly, and continued: "I have always believed that our Chinese people are no less intelligent and creative than foreigners, including many large companies and research institutions abroad. It can also occupy a place in it, and even take on the core scientific research work. However, due to various factors in China, the overall scientific research projects in the country are progressing slowly or even stagnant. But I believe that as long as there are sufficient funds and good scientific research environment, then our country will one day be able to catch up with those developed countries, and even overtake in a curve..."

"That's right!" Duan Yun's words clearly resonated with Ni Guangnan.

"In all high-tech industries, chips are called "the grain of modern industry". It is not only the cornerstone of the electronics industry, but also a cutting-edge industry with national strategic significance. Years ago, I started to get involved in this industry. Back then, we were a private enterprise, and the scale was less than 1/10 of the current size. We wanted to engage in the chip industry. At that time, it sounded like a dream, but I was originally an action Pai, at that time, I just wanted to do a big business, even if I lost my fortune..." Duan Yun was a little emotional when he said this, and he went on to say: "About my research and development of chips, I have to start from July at the earliest. Years ago, I participated in the CES exhibition in the United States for the first time. At that exhibition, I accidentally discovered a new Nand flash memory chip developed by Toshiba, so after returning to China, I started to contact Toshiba..."

At this moment, Duan Yun began to tell Ni Guangnan in detail the arduous road of stimulating investment in chip research and development over the years, including the initial introduction of production lines from Japan, and trying to smuggle ASML lithography machines through Hong Kong, and then recruiting everywhere. Major scientific research institutes poached Huang Lingyi and Jiang Mingwei and other technical masters, and then set up research and development centers in the United States and Europe, and hired top Chinese-American experts such as Liang Mengsong with high salaries. Among them, Duan Yun also talked about some setbacks he encountered , Difficulties, this is also the first time he confides the hardships of these years to an outsider.

When Ni Guangnan first heard Duan Yun's narration, he was a little surprised, but then he was touched by Duan Yun's experience. In the end, he even began to feel a little sad, and even the corners of his eyes began to moisten slightly...

(End of this chapter)