Reinventing the Millennium.

Chapter 501 I Don't Think So (Two in One)

1401 Hoover Building, 5th Floor Meeting Room.

Fang Zhuo walked into the American Business B located here on June 6, and saw a specification that was far different from yesterday.

If, at the energy hearing yesterday, he felt that only two or three kittens had passed by, then his thought now is—won’t it be?
Although Evans, the business owner, was not there, a deputy minister, two assistant ministers, and several office directors were present.

Such specifications are beyond Fang Zhuo's imagination.

Yesterday's Energy Resta Building made him correct his impression. He felt that the inherent perception here is that China is a very backward country, and it is difficult for the backwardness there to produce a strong catcher in the semiconductor industry.

But today, with the first question in the high-level hearing, Fang Zhuo had to continue to draw more impressions.

SMIC and TSMC, from the incident last year to now, the former has fallen into an absolute disadvantage. The two listings in the United States and Xiangjiang only completed part of the fundraising target, and the stock price has been falling below the issue price.

According to the current legal judgment, SMIC is likely to pay a painful price.

What Fang Zhuo heard in China was that the leader was helping to find someone to actively mediate with TSMC, trying to keep SMIC from falling down.

It is precisely because of such experience and lessons that the technology and patents introduced by Ice Core are from the Belgian Microelectronics Research Center, in order to avoid the possible fists of TSMC.

In addition, for technical personnel from TSMC like Hu Zhengming, it is also necessary to ensure that they will not violate the non-competition agreement in the process.

"I……"

Fang Zhuo didn't expect that the first question in today's hearing would be thrown to himself, and his thoughts turned quickly, showing hesitation.

At this time, Smith of Goldman Sachs smiled and said to the questioners on stage: "Ryan, this seems to have nothing to do with our ice core."

Ryan, who is the deputy head and in charge of intellectual property rights, glanced at Smith and emphasized: "Chris, I don't think you should interrupt my questioning of him, what do you think?"

Smith shrugged.

Fang Zhuo suddenly read a signal that Ryan called Smith "Chris", and the two seemed to know each other.

The full name of Smith, who came to Ice Core from Goldman Sachs to endorse trust, is Chris Smith.

He didn't hesitate anymore, and replied: "Mr. Ryan, I don't know much about the situation of these two companies, but I was greatly shocked by the dispute between them."

Ryan narrowed his eyes and continued to ask: "Fang, don't you have contacts with SMIC? According to the materials, one of your responsible persons is from SMIC."

"Yes, it is precisely because of his excellent work experience that I chose him to be in charge of the entire project. Usually, I don't get involved in the specific operations. Originally, Qiu Ciyun was going to apply here, but his visa has expired. I had to fly over to take on this job." Fang Zhuo glanced sideways at Smith and said, "Fortunately, there is Smith, he has undertaken a lot of work."

Ryan glanced at it, then asked noncommittally, "Then why are you shocked?"

"My Yike company is also listed on Nasdaq, and I am shocked by the market ban that this kind of dispute may encounter." Fang Zhuo said naturally, "This will lead to the success or failure of a commercial company. I am sitting here today. That’s what worries me.”

"As the chairman of Ice Core, I very much hope that such a dispute will not happen to my company."

"I hope my company can go on smoothly, and I hope to build more production lines around the world in the future, including Texas."

Fang Zhuo finished his narration.

Ryan didn't say anything, just scratched the paper slightly.

Cameron, another office director belonging to the International Trade Bureau, frowned and said: "Mr. Fang, I think your choice is very unreasonable, even absurd. You want to build a semiconductor manufacturing factory and take our American Advanced equipment is shipped to China."

"Considering your identity as a Chinese, I have to suspect that such a factory is instructed by your country."

The reviewers next to him nodded slightly, which was unreasonable.

"Mr. Cameron." Fang Zhuo said calmly, "Do you think a billionaire like me, who buys a team and a villa in Houston, will receive any instructions?"

Cameron was taken aback.

Fang Zhuo continued: "I chatted with Google's founder Larry last month. They are also preparing to enter the Chinese market. There are many good opportunities to be developed there."

"The reason why our ice core factory chooses Huaxia is not only for similar reasons, but also because I am from Huaxia and can operate more resources there. Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, DCM, and IDG have all invested in ice core. It’s because it’s important.”

"We need to make an ice core and operate it to be listed on NASDAQ."

"On this point, Goldman Sachs and I have a consensus."

When Cameron heard this, he also didn't respond, but just made a sketch with a pen.

Fang Zhuo had some guesses about today's hearing. It may be that those who participated in the review will have a score, and then look at the weight to get a value...

At this time, Ryan, who was the first to ask the question, turned over a page of materials and asked another question: "The shareholder Luzhou State Investment is the local government of Huaxia? Why do you want to take this kind of money?"

Fang Zhuo let out an "uh" and replied: "There is a funding gap in the factory, and several shareholders are unwilling to increase investment. We will take the money there, but they can't interfere with the operation of our company. Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank and I Silver's board rights are solid."

Ryan nodded.

The following questions were basically those of several office directors. They also did not ask Smith, but only asked Fang Zhuo, an oriental man.

Regarding the matter of Ice Core’s promotion of the development of the semiconductor industry, Fang Zhuo’s mouth is only close to the commercial nature, but the way some people ask questions has already reflected their position.

Fang Zhuo didn't know if SMIC had experienced this kind of problem when it was running the approval process. He really didn't think it was easy to answer.

It's not that I can't find a reason, it's that it may be difficult to convince people who have a preconceived position in their hearts with just a few words.

For a whole morning, what Fang Zhuo faced was not like an interrogation, but an interrogation.

"Fang, we probably know about the issue of the Ice Core Oriental Factory." Ryan began to pack up the materials, and concluded, "Wait for the notification, and I will contact you when there is a result."

Fang Zhuo got up, his expression didn't change, but his heart was a little heavy.

Many of the following issues are still quite acute.

The commercial hearing is over.

Yesterday's joy of getting the approval from the Department of Energy quickly was thrown a basin of cold water.

"Smith, how do you feel about the situation today?"

Bing Xin and his party left the Hoover Building, and Fang Zhuo asked Smith for advice.

Smith replied: "I didn't expect to be optimistic. I didn't expect this guy Ryan to preside over the hearing."

Fang Zhuo frowned and said, "Then we should do something now to save this situation."

Smith said without the slightest hesitation: "Ryan is a bit... not very good today. Well, when I walked into the conference room and saw him, I felt that this trip would not have any effect."

"Why?" Fang Zhuo asked humbly.

"Ryan is a democratic person. If he presides over this hearing, he is destined to make things difficult for Bingxin." Smith shook his head and said, "It would be great if Evans was here. We should try to find Evans."

Donald Louis Evans, the head of business here.

Fang Zhuo still didn't understand the situation: "Why do you want to try this one?"

Smith said patiently: "Evans is a Republican. He has a good relationship with our Mr. Bush. He was the one who raised a lot of funds at the beginning. After Mr. Bush succeeded, Evans became a cabinet member even though he had no political experience. Members, became the head of the business here."

"Then what channel do we use?" Fang Zhuo discovered an administrative level of familiarity that Smith hadn't shown before.

Smith didn't answer right away this time. After thinking for a long time, he said, "Maybe, we can be more direct, find his phone number, call him directly, and invite him to dinner. I think you may have a common language."

Fang Zhuo: "?"

"He is Mr. Bushi's hardcore, and he should follow in Mr. Bushi's footsteps in handling Huaxia Enterprises." Smith said slowly, "He is as rich as you, and is the chairman of Tom Brown Oil and Gas Company."

He continued: "One more thing, he's from Houston."

Chairman of an oil and gas company?a rich man?No political experience before this?Follow the attitude towards China?

Fang Zhuo summed up a few pieces of information, and suddenly felt that the taste was quite... quite right.

This rich man has only just reached this position, and generations of talented people have come out. No wonder there are such big breakthroughs in the follow-up.

As for Houston, Fang Zhuo doubts that people of this age will pay attention to sports like basketball.

It is not too difficult to find the private contact information of Evans, the head of the rich man, but there is a small problem when he got in touch. This person is on vacation and will not be available within three days.

"What kind of vacation are you on now?"

Fang Zhuo was puzzled.

On the contrary, Smith understands very well: "Of course the rich must have their own lives, otherwise, is it just for wealth growth? Wealth growth is not for a good life."

He also suggested: "Mr. Fang, you can practice golf in the United States in the future. This is a good way to socialize. At least, it should be better than basketball."

Smith finally gave another suggestion: "Mr. Fang, you can definitely get a green card from the United States. I think it will be much more convenient in terms of technology and equipment."

Fang Zhuo didn't give an answer, the expression on his face was the answer.

"It's just my suggestion based on the actual situation." Smith laughed.

This is a good suggestion, and it might actually solve some problems, but it could also cause more problems.

Fang Zhuo shook his head: "Waiting for the meeting with Evans, I hope he is a leader who follows the attitude of the above as you said."

The footsteps of Bingxin and his team stopped, and they did not continue to apply for approval from the other two more difficult departments.

According to Smith's idea, the more divisions passed in hand, the remaining will also be considered for weight.

While waiting in Washington, Fang Zhuo controlled his mood and was not too anxious. Instead, he learned to study the leadership of the remaining two departments because he saw Smith's thinking angle.

It's just that such a hearing will have a lot of uncertainty, just like Smith didn't expect Ryan to preside over the meeting, and more people have to adapt to the situation on the spot.

However, the information of adapting to changes is exactly what Fang Zhuo lacks.

Fortunately, people from Goldman Sachs participated in the review and approval of the application this time.

Fang Zhuo made up his mind that when this time is over, he will set up a small think tank in New York, no, set up a public relations department for Bingxin, paying attention to possible administrative issues.

The purchase of equipment and the introduction of technology are destined to be a long-term task. In case there is no Goldman Sachs to help next time, Bingxin will have to find a way by himself.

Learn from experience and plan ahead.

On June 6, Evans, the head of the business, returned from vacation and had a private meeting with Fang Zhuo.

How should I put it, this meeting should be regarded as relatively successful.

Evans didn't look like the head of the administrative department. He ate and drank with a rich attitude, and generously accepted Fang Zhuo's meeting gift-Moutai 30-year-old wine.

At the dinner table, he talked about China as an emerging market, which is worth developing, and occasionally he really talked about the sports environment in Houston.

Although Evans was a Houstonian, he didn't like the Houston Rockets at all, nor did he like baseball's Houston Astros, and he was a longtime front-row fan of the New York Yankees.

As far as Fang Zhuo's contact is concerned, this person is really more like a wealthy rich man than a leader in administration and business.

The atmosphere of the dinner was very harmonious. The chairman of Bingxin only briefly mentioned the purchase of his own equipment. By the way, he talked about the operation of the MIGA fund on a very good condition. The latter made Evans think it was not bad.

Two days later, Evans greeted Ryan, the fractious deputy, in his office.

The dialogue is simple and straightforward.

Ryan: "I don't think it should be reviewed and approved for the equipment procurement and technology introduction of a Chinese semiconductor company, which may harm our interests."

Evans: "I don't think so."

Ryan: "Part of the shares in this company are owned by Huaxia's local state-owned assets. It is not normal for someone like Fang Zhuo who has no experience in semiconductors to suddenly enter this industry."

Evans: "I don't think so."

Ryan: "According to the investigation, Ice Core quickly obtained a very high level of policy support from China, which is also unreasonable."

Evans: "I don't think so."

Ryan: "..."

Everything was similar to when the rich man was appointed as a cabinet member. Mr. Brock also firmly believed that his nomination was no problem, and Evans was the most suitable person in charge of business.

Ryan laughed back angrily: "Then what do you think?"

"I think it's boring for you to be so serious about targeting a start-up." Evans said comfortably. The benefits are returned to us."

Ryan sneered.

Evans announced: "I believe Goldman Sachs and their choice, this will be a company listed in New York, it will add another good stock to Nasdaq."

Ryan didn't bother to say anything, and slammed the door and left.

Evans, accustomed to the way the man expresses his anger, took it lightly.

As for the procurement of ice cores, as he said, he doesn't think there is any threat, so his will must be carried out by business b.

Who are Mr. Bushi's cabinet members?
It's me, it's me, it's Donald Louis Evans!

No one knows business better than Donald!
Donald thinks that the ice core is not acceptable, so it is not acceptable.

Donald thinks the ice core can, so it can.

It's that simple.

(End of this chapter)