my return 2002

Chapter 322 The original iPhone, time is running out. (seeking a monthly ticket)
Although he knew that this movie called "The King of Kung Fu" was a bad movie, Shen Lang did not stop Liu Tianxian from trying it out. In a sense, this is indeed a movie that can make Liu Tianxian famous internationally Harvest a certain popularity of the movie.

Here, Liu's mother took Liu Tianxian to audition, while Shen Lang went to Bridgewater Foundation.

After the promised 8.5 million funds were in place, Bridgewater Fund equipped Shen Lang with an eight-member trader team.

After communicating with the trading team, Shen Lang set his main targets on the stocks, credit drafts and insurance derivatives of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Bear Stearns, and Lehman Brothers. It seems to be a lot, but for the size of the US financial market, it is only a drop in the ocean, and it has not caused the slightest wave.

The American people are still immersed in this carnival, especially in the real estate industry. Banks have not strengthened risk control at all. In order to achieve performance, real estate agents and bank staff even took to the streets to encourage homeless people to handle mortgage business.

As a bank, it packages and sells various mortgage contracts to various funds. Funds use high interest rates to attract investment. There is no bottom line to make low-risk ratings for various junk assets, which directly leads to the situation becoming completely out of control.

With 50% of the profit, the capital will take risks. Driven by the capital, the snowball has grown bigger and bigger, so big that even the United States can't stop it.

And all of this has nothing to do with Shen Lang for the time being, he returned to China from the United States in late June.

Liu Tianxian succeeded in her audition and won the role of Golden Swallow. She needs to stay in the United States for a while, so naturally Liu's mother will stay by her side to take care of her.

After returning to China, Shen Lang withdrew 8 million RMB from Mountain Dew Entertainment's profits and exchanged it into US dollars, then transferred it to his account in the United States. The funds will be transferred to News Corporation's account a week later.

In the past two years, the revenues of the three games under Mountain Mountain Entertainment have been quite good. Although the profit of Jianyu Jianghu has declined, it can still contribute 8 million yuan in net profit every year. It brought Shen Lang a net profit of RMB 3 million.

On the contrary, [Zhu Xian]’s net profit in the first quarter was only 2 million yuan. On the one hand, Ninetowns updated the expansion pack [Burning Crusade] in advance, making World of Warcraft’s national server online at the same time a new record.

On the one hand, it is also due to the generally poor domestic computer hardware, coupled with point card payment games, the user group is naturally limited.

However, [Zhu Xian] has only just been launched, and it is far from reaching its peak. Shen Lang is not in a hurry, and just asks Li Qing's team to do a good job in the development of the follow-up version.

On the third day after Shen returned to China, Zhu Jun came to the door and took Shen Lang to a place mysteriously.

Standing in the stands, Shen Lang looked at the players who were training on the court, and couldn't help being a little amused: "Is this the surprise you told me about?"

Zhu Jun waved his hand triumphantly: "Isn't that surprising enough? Dude, Shenhua, a veteran team in the Chinese Super League, I'm the boss now!"

Seeing Zhu Jun's expression: "Brother's bragging about being awesome back then has finally come true." Shen Lang rolled his eyes.

"If you put this focus on the company's business, Ninetowns won't be supported by a World of Warcraft now." Shen Lang complained.

Zhu Jun said nonchalantly: "I don't want to be like you, making myself look like a clockwork man flying around the world all day long. I think this kind of life is pretty good. Look, won't my wish come true?" ?”

Shen Lang is silent, yes, in a sense, Zhu Jun's life is already perfect, he has achieved financial freedom at a young age, his company has been listed in the United States, and he has reached the pinnacle, and he bought Shenhua to realize his fortune The football dream, even if you recall it when you get old in the future, it is still a wonderful life.

Zhu Jun didn't feel satisfied in the stands, so he dragged Shen Lang to the locker room to change his uniform, and then asked the coach to arrange a training match.

It is said that the training game is actually a group of professional players playing with Zhu Jun and Shen Lang, two business enthusiasts. He is useless for playing, let alone the "uncles" of the national football team.

Zhu Jun had a lot of fun playing, Shen Lang felt very helpless, knowing that others were acting, he couldn't experience the joy of football at all, it was like playing a game with cheats and no sense of accomplishment at all.

After kicking for a quarter of an hour, Shen Lang was off the field, and Zhu Jun teased him that he was exhausted.

After the playful training match ended, Zhu Jun also arranged a dinner party, among which were the leaders of the sports department of Shanghai Magic City, who kept encouraging Shen Lang to form a team, and said something that would help improve Inspur technology Brand.

Shen Lang almost didn't laugh out loud, how has the National Football Team been doing these past few years, isn't there a beep in mind?It also improves the brand image, and it would be nice not to be scolded.

Seeing that Shen Lang looked completely uninterested, the leaders of the sports department had no choice but to give up, and turned around to find Zhu Jun having a lively chat.

On June 6, the iPhone officially went on sale. No one would have thought that this mobile phone, which had no physical keyboard and was a bit rebellious at the time, completely opened up the powerful iPhone empire era.

Looking back at the configuration of the first-generation iPhone, it is indeed a bit shabby: 3.5-inch screen, 480*320 resolution, 200-megapixel rear camera, no App Store, and only supports 2G network.

But this did not hinder the sales of the first-generation iPhone. On the day of the release alone, there was a scene of queuing up at the Apple store.

Shen Lang also asked Li Xuelin to send a few back at the first time. After using the Nokia feature phone for a long time, and now suddenly holding the first-generation iPhone, Shen Lang inexplicably had the illusion of traveling through time and space and returning to the future. It took a long time to return Come on.

Lei Jun and Huang Zhang are also sitting in Shen Lang's office at the moment, with solemn faces.

"This is what a smartphone should look like!" Lei Jun said with emotion.

Huang Zhang nodded approvingly, but added: "However, this phone still has software defects, and there is no third-party software download suitable for it on the Internet."

These words have the meaning of flattering Shen Lang, but Huang Zhang's vision is still very accurate. The biggest disadvantage of the first generation iPhone is that there is no App Store, but this loophole will be fixed in the next generation of App Store 3G soon.

Shen Lang put the first-generation iPhone in his hand on the desk, and said seriously: "You have all seen it, we don't have much time left."

Huang Zhang glanced at Lei Jun indistinctly: "Mr. Shen, as long as the chip can be supplied in time, I have no problem. We already have a draft for the design of the new generation of Meizu M7."

Lei Jun also noticed Sassafras' little trick, but he pretended not to see it, and said to Shen Lang, "What I'm most worried about now is the chip problem. If Godson's chips can't be shipped by the end of the year, I'm afraid we have to consider alternatives. gone."

Shen Lang nodded: "Yes, if Loongson's chips cannot be shipped this year, you can choose chips from other manufacturers."

Both Huang Zhang and Lei Jun heaved a sigh of relief.

Shen Lang said to He Xiaopeng who had never said a word: "How about it, can the mobile phone operating system be completed by the end of the year?"

He Xiaopeng also put down the original iPhone when he heard the words, and said seriously: "According to the current progress, there should be no problem, but the development kit will be delayed until the second half of next year."

Shen Lang also knew that He Xiaopeng had tried his best: "Well, if the development kit is delayed, let's delay it. Let's fix the system first. This is the most important thing."

After the meeting ended, Shen Lang directly booked a flight to the capital.

Godson International Research Institute.

Seeing Shen Lang, Hu Weiwu couldn't help joking: "Mr. Shen, it's a long way to welcome you. What kind of wind brought you here today?"

Facing Hu Weiwu's ridicule, Shen Lang just spread his hands: "Boss Hu, don't laugh at me, I don't understand technology, I can only talk to you when I come here."

Hu Weiwu laughed, and the jokes were all teasing. Investors like Shen Lang were what he dreamed of. The most taboo in scientific research is laymen leading experts. Shen Lang seldom comes here, which shows his trust in him.

After exchanging pleasantries, Shen Lang said seriously: "Boss Hu, our chip plan must be implemented as soon as possible. If the delivery cannot be made by the end of the year, the order may be cancelled."

Hu Weiwu's face also became serious when he heard the words: "Mr. Shen, don't worry, our current chip research and development has come to an end. I have also communicated with Zhang Rujin at SMIC. They will leave all the latest 45nm process capacity for us."

Shen Lang was secretly relieved when he heard the words. At this time, the 45NM process is already a world-class process, and even TSMC cannot guarantee the mass production yield of the 32NM process. This is the closest period for the mainland chip industry to TSMC so far.

Although this period of time is very short, only two years, it will end with TSMC winning the lawsuit and Mr. Zhang Rujin is forced to resign. However, with the two-year buffer period, Shen Lang can do a lot of things.

The chip is an extremely complicated process, and the money burned is calculated at the tens of billions level. This is why Shen Lang took the risk of shorting the subprime mortgage crisis. He does not have much time to develop slowly. Google's Android system is about to be launched, and Apple's It is also about to usher in its glorious moment, all these are like mountains pressing on Shen Lang, and he can only carry forward silently.

Shen Lang asked Hu Weiwu sideways: "Chief engineer Hu, TSMC has sued SMIC in court, and there is a high probability of winning the case. In terms of chip manufacturing, shouldn't we also have an alternative plan?"

Hu Weiwu seemed a little disapproving when he heard the words: "Shouldn't it? Zhang Rujin's international influence is no worse than that of Zhang Zhongmou, and didn't SMIC get the authorization from TSMC before?"

Shen Lang smiled wryly to himself. People who engage in scientific research generally have relatively simple ideas. The competition in the shopping mall is like a Colosseum.

"Mr. Hu, with all due respect, most of SMIC's technologies and equipment are imported. If we get stuck, we will have no power to fight back. We should plan ahead now."

Hu Weiwu's face also became serious when he heard this, but then he said in embarrassment.

"However, purely domestic devices are still stuck in the 130NM process. I am afraid it will be difficult to meet the requirements of mobile phones for chip size and power consumption."

Shen Lang waved his hand: "We can't supply mobile phone chips, so we can make car-machine chips first. I have discussed with BYD's Mr. Wang, and we will provide BYD with car-machine systems in the future. This is a good breakthrough."

Compared with mobile phone chips, in-vehicle chips actually have lower technical content. Especially in the current era of fuel vehicles, in-vehicle chips are almost simple multimedia chips, at most they control some electric seats, air conditioners, and music players. , radio and the like.

This is a very suitable entry point for domestic chips, and unlike mobile phones, cars have such strict size requirements. Even a 130NM chip is not difficult to install in a car. As long as it is properly designed, the effect will not be much worse than that of a 90NM chip. .

After the chip manufacturers have orders, they will naturally have the motivation to upgrade their products, thereby stimulating the development of the entire industry chain. No core available".

Hu Weiwu's face brightened, he patted Shen Lang's arm, and praised: "Boss Shen, I really have you."

Now Hu Weiwu is completely relieved. Recalling that Shen Lang confidently said to him at the Institute of Chinese Academy of Sciences: You understand technology, I understand the market, and our cooperation will definitely drive the chip industry. Now it seems that Shen Lang is indeed not bragging. He does have this ability.

"Mr. Shen, don't worry, even if we don't sleep, we will complete the delivery of mobile phone chips before the end of the year. It's just that there seems to be no chip manufacturers for purely domestic equipment except those under the official name."

Shen Lang thought for a while: "It doesn't necessarily require 100% pure domestic equipment, as long as the core equipment such as lithography machine and etching machine are domestically produced."

Hu Weiwu nodded when he heard the words: "Well, I will contact the domestic chip manufacturers later to see which ones agree with the request."

Afterwards, Hu Weiwu took Shen Lang to visit the research institute again. Compared with the last visit, the research institute at this time has been completed and the environment is not bad. With a tired face, it was obvious that he had worked overtime.

Halfway through, Shen Lang suddenly asked.

"Mr. Hu, I remember last time you said that you want to integrate production, education and research. How is your discussion with universities?"

Hu Weiwu said sternly: "At present, we have negotiated with the University of Science and Technology of China and Huazhong University of Science and Technology. From September, we will add a major in chip research. After graduation, we will directly work at Godson International."

"How many students can be recruited in one phase?" Shen Lang asked.

"There are 270 students in total in the first phase."

Shen Lang frowned slightly: "Is it a little less?"

Hu Weiwu explained: "It's quite a lot. This is just the beginning, and the scope of employment for the major of chip research is relatively narrow, and the requirements for students are also very high. That's why I'm afraid that there will not be enough students to sign up by then."

Shen Lang thinks so too, when students and their parents choose majors, they will also be more inclined to majors with a wider range of employment. Only when the majors become popular, can more and more talents be attracted to join, just like the popularity of computer majors back then , It is also attracted by the rapid rise of Internet giants.

"I can't eat hot tofu in a hurry!" Hu Weiwu patted Shen Lang on the shoulder with a smile and comforted him.

Shen Lang also knew that he was a little impatient, but he knew in his heart that there was not much time left for him to develop secretly.

(End of this chapter)