Rekindle 2003

Chapter 1086 is just stuck here, right?

As soon as Cao Xingchen got out of the car, he pulled at the folds on his clothes. With a warm smile on his face, he strode towards Qing Yun who was already waiting at the door.

The two held hands together, and Cao Xingchen greeted loudly, with a hint of intimacy and self-mockery in his voice.
"Mr. Xiaoqing, I don't deserve it, I don't deserve it! You are too polite. How can I deserve such a great honor?"

As he spoke, he also nodded to Su Caiwei behind Qing Yun.

Qing Yun also had a smile on her face, "Boss Cao, long time no see, you look even more charming than before.

It seems that Mr. Cao is in a good mood recently, and his gray hair has become less."

Cao Xingchen laughed loudly upon hearing this, "It's all thanks to Boss Xiaoqing! I feel refreshed after taking care of that old fox Zhang Zhongmou! Hahahaha! Thank you very much! Thank you very much!"

No matter what, Qing Yun helped him to avenge his hatred once, and he remembered this bit of kindness.

Qing Yun smiled slightly, "Boss Cao, what are you talking about? We are old friends, so please don't be so formal."

The greetings between the two sides were filled with business tacit understanding and subtle personal emotions, which made Su Caiwei very confused.

However, looking at the backs of the little man and Cao Xingchen, she couldn't help feeling a little dazed.

She remembered that after the last meeting between the two companies, she was troubled by some unpleasantness between Cao Xingchen and Qing Yun.

During that farewell, the atmosphere between her and Qingyun was very tense.

Finally, the two reached a settlement through in-depth communication and entered into a contractual boyfriend-girlfriend relationship.

In just a few months, many things changed. The relationship between the two made a qualitative leap, from contracted boyfriend and girlfriend to real lovers.

Su Daji never thought that she would become Qing Yun's woman so quickly.

Her eyes fell on Qing Yun's tall back, she bit her lip and snorted softly.

This damn bastard!
Little Butterfly is about to turn evil, but she is not yet his real woman.

She quietly glanced at Xiao Ya, who was leaning against the pillar and yawning secretly. She felt that Xiao Ya was the smart one.

Don't you usually work as a business secretary?
It's time to start installing security again. Are you going to hide outside and take a nap later?
She is also very sleepy...

I stayed up too late last night.

Thinking of the tenderness that happened last night, Teacher Su's face couldn't help but turn slightly red.

However, the look he gave Xiao Ya became much gentler.

Last night, when she saw that the little man and Xiao Ya did not take any avoidance measures at all, she almost lost her temper.

But Sister Xiaoya didn't have time to catch her breath at that time, and before she could open her mouth, she hurriedly explained it to her in detail.

Otherwise, if she had made a scene last night and Xiao Ya had to explain again, it would have seemed like she was going too far.

In a word, the effect of saying it a moment earlier or a moment later is completely different.

……

The group came to the negotiation room of the hotel, and both parties sat on the left and right of the host and guest.

After a series of business exaggerations and pleasantries, the negotiations got down to business.

Cao Xingchen was the first to break the silence. His expression changed from relaxed to serious, and his tone was somewhat embarrassed.

“Boss Qing, your Yanhuang Group requires the transfer of underlying technology, which puts us in a difficult position.

You know, this is an almost impossible condition for MTK to accept.”

As he spoke, a tense and expectant atmosphere filled the air.

MTK is nervous, while Yanhuang Group is looking forward to it.

Qing Yun did not show any surprise or excitement when he heard this.

His attitude remained calm, and he looked directly at Cao Xingchen with a firm gaze.
“Mr. Cao, I understand your concerns. But I want to make it clear that in this cooperation, the core demand of Yanhuang Group is the sharing of underlying technology.

I hope you can understand that for this cooperation, Yanhuang Group hopes to achieve a deep bond with MTK and even UMC, and implement the good personal relationship between Chairman Cao and me in the cooperation between the two parties. "

Cai Mingjie felt that the young man opposite him was indeed a little too naive.

What personal relationship?
Beat up Zhang Zhongmou, right?!

In other words, if MTK does not agree to this today, Yanhuang Group will turn around and support Yiji Semiconductor to fight against UMC, right?
Ha ha!

Although he knew the truth that 'there are no eternal enemies, only eternal interests', Cai Mingjie did not believe at all that Qing Yun and Zhang Zhongmou could join forces.

Things like systematic poaching and setting up a scheme to harm Yiji Semiconductor can actually be reconciled in the face of interests.

He also did not deny that Zhang Zhongmou was indeed a person who only acted based on the size of the benefits.

However, the most fundamental contradiction is not economic, but in terms of position.

Qing Yun is a leading figure in the semiconductor industry who is highly regarded in China and has an official background.

Therefore, his words and actions must be consistent with the official attitude.

Zhang Zhongmou is a staunch separatist.

This is the biggest difference.

Unlike other people who can still say "politics is politics, and economics is economics", these two people can never get together.

Therefore, Qing Yun’s statement at this moment can only be a means of pulling people back.

After the two sides argued for a while, Qing Yun tapped the table lightly, with an unquestionable firmness in his tone.
"The MTK chip should actually be called the MTK 2.0 chip. Yanhuang Group has invested too much in it. If we cannot obtain the underlying technology, it will be very unfair to Yanhuang Group, Mr. Cao."

Cai Mingjie on the other side snorted first, with a look of dissatisfaction in his eyes.

"Boss Xiaoqing is indeed very calculating. The current MTK chip is designed specifically for the Yanhuang Group.

The internal structure can only adapt to your Yanhuang Group's middleware system, and it will not run at all if you use other middleware.

Mr. Xiaoqing, this is totally your trap."

On the way here, Cao Xingchen had discussed with him that opening up the underlying technology to the Yanhuang Group was undoubtedly an established strategy.

But to what extent and how much to open up is the meaning of negotiation.

At this moment, as a subordinate, he plays the bad guy and makes things clear, and then leaves the opportunity to be the good guy and make concessions to the leader. This is also one of the workplace strategies.

Su Caiwei on the other side saw this and curled her lips slightly, "Boss Cai, I heard that our Yanhuang Group is the largest customer of the first generation of MTK chips.

I was surprised. We only bought 500 pieces for research and development, but how did they become the largest customer? "

Teacher Xiao Su said that since the other party's technical director dared to interrupt the conversation between the two chairmen, she would not be polite.

After these words were spoken, everyone at UMC on the other side couldn't hold back any longer.

The truth often breaks people's defenses.

The MTK6205 chip, which cost nearly NT$ billion (equivalent to more than US$ million), was developed with an investment of nearly NT$ billion, equivalent to more than US$ million, and the largest purchasing target was indeed the Yanhuang Group.

The truth is indeed the truth.

But saying it in public is so embarrassing.

Cai Mingjie swore that if he didn't know that Chief Su across from him was Qing Yun's officially announced girlfriend, he would have slammed the table today.

But at this moment, he could only look constipated.

He didn't dare to bet on the temper of the boy opposite him.

The last time Yanhuang Xiaoqing fought against a top 985 university for his beloved was so shocking.

What’s even more outrageous is that, behind this Su Caiwei stands half of China’s academic community, or the clean stream.

This is even more cruel for UMC, which wants to take root and do business in China, than the immediate devastating blow it would suffer if it offended Qin Manyan.

The public opinion of the common people is worthless, while the public opinion of the clean stream directly influences the introduction of policies.

Emperor Yun was also a little dazed when he saw this.

Only then did he remember that when he first met Su Daji, Teacher Su at that time was also so sharp-tongued and aggressive, helping Shi Guangyong to embarrass him time and again with his words.

Well, this woman... insisted on having it.

Seeing the surprise and admiration in the little kid's eyes, Su Caiwei tied up her hair awkwardly, then smiled.
“So, Mr. Cai, this is not a trap or not.

Yanhuang Group is not only a participant in the design, but also your downstream, so this is a win-win situation for both sides.”

Cao Xingchen sighed in his heart and came out to smooth things over. His smile was somewhat warm, "Chief Su, President Xiaoqing, win-win cooperation is the consistent purpose of our UMC."

Seeing Cao Xingchen come out to speak, Su Caiwei also smiled and turned to look at the little man.

Her mission was accomplished.

At this moment, Emperor Yun gave her a thumbs up under the table, then raised his eyes, with an unquestionable firmness in his smiling eyes.

His voice echoed in the negotiation room, every word was clear and powerful.

"I understand your company's insistence on MTK chips. After all, UMC has poured a lot of effort and resources into it.

But please allow me to be frank, Yanhuang Group is also determined to obtain the underlying technology of baseband chips.

I believe that both Mr. Cao and Mr. Cai are well aware of this.

This is not only the core interest of the Yanhuang Group, but also the position I represent.”

Cao Xingchen nodded slightly, his tone was somewhat inquiring, but his eyes were gleaming with shrewdness.
"Your frankness is admirable. Then, please explain in detail what you mean by 'method'?"

Cao Xingchen knew in his heart that the underlying chip technology pursued by the Yanhuang Group involved key areas such as internal chip circuit design, logic architecture, and process technology. Behind this should indeed be the strategic will of the entire Chinese country.

As for why it is MTK, it is because MTK is not taken seriously enough at that time.

Qing Yun shrugged his shoulders upon hearing this and looked around Cao Xingchen.

Cao Xingchen understood what he meant and asked Cai Mingjie to stay while everyone else left.

The same thing happened on Qingyun's side, with only Su Caiwei left.

Without keeping anyone in suspense, Emperor Yun's voice suddenly became relaxed and confident.
“The effort and resources invested can be quantified. I propose that I acquire a portion of MTK’s shares.

In this way, we can work more closely together to promote the development of MTK chips, share risks and benefits. "

When Cao Xingchen and Cai Mingjie heard this, the expressions on their faces froze instantly. They looked at each other and saw shock in each other's eyes.

What the hell!
This kid, why don’t you watch what you are talking about!
Qing Yun's proposal was like dropping a bombshell on a calm lake, causing huge waves.

This action not only surprised Cao Xingchen and Cai Mingjie, but also shocked Teacher Xiao Su next to them.

Can it still be like this? !
Cao Xingchen smiled bitterly in his heart. This Mr. Xiaoqing was really unconventional. He just went shopping when he didn't agree with anything?!
He believed that if he dared to bid, Qingyun would dare to accept it.

This kid is rich and willful now!
He dared to guarantee that no matter how much Qing Yun needed, China's state-owned banks would provide it.

It is even possible that a policy bank, such as the Export-Import Bank of China, will directly provide an ultra-long-term interest-free or extremely low-interest loan of more than 20 years.

Sometimes, he also felt that with the country behind him, this way of doing business was simply too cool.

Cao Xingchen quickly weighed the issues in his mind. He knew he had to take action immediately to prevent Qing Yun's proposal from becoming a reality.

He quickly came to his senses, his expression became serious, and his tone was full of obvious rejection.
"Mr. Xiaoqing, I'm afraid this is inappropriate. Our ideologies are conflicting and such cooperation is impossible."

Forced into a corner, he could only resort to ideological rhetoric, trying to block Qing Yun's attack on the surface.

Cai Mingjie's face turned a little ugly. He really didn't expect Qing Yun's response to be so direct. He didn't beat around the bush at all and directly stepped on the psychological red line of himself and others.

From a business perspective, this is understandable.

As Mr. Xiaoqing just said, this stuff can actually be quantified, it’s just a matter of numbers.

There is a price.

But when it comes to transfers of semiconductor-related items, money is actually the least important factor.

Cao Xingchen paused and continued, "Moreover, Mr. Xiaoqing, you should know that the existence of the Wassenaar Arrangement makes our cooperation in this area very difficult."

Emperor Yun swept a playful look across Cao Xingchen's face. Looking at the reactions of Cao Xingchen and Cai Mingjie, he already had a plan in mind.

He instantly understood Cao Xingchen's bottom line from his words.

So, he shrugged his shoulders, his tone full of ease.

"Mr. Cao, the Wassenaar Arrangement has indeed blocked China's access to high-tech.

I also fully understand that in the current world situation, no one dares to blatantly violate the Wassenaar Arrangement."

Upon hearing this, Cao Xingchen secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

He knew that if Qing Yun really insisted on buying MTK, he would have almost no reason to refuse.

After all, he had been secretly moving inland since 2001.

So he understands some of the domestic rules better.

If he offended Qing Yun, even if he was a merchant from Izu Island, he would be digging his own grave.

He forced a smile and said, "I am deeply grateful for Mr. Xiaoqing's understanding and support."

However, Qing Yun did not give up. He spread his hands, a cunning look flashed in his eyes.
“But, Mr. Cao, I would like to ask, when did the Wassenaar Arrangement start interfering in our country’s internal affairs?
You and I both represent Chinese enterprises. Yanhuang Group is a Chinese enterprise, and UMC is also a Chinese enterprise.

I think both sides have a consensus on this point, but our expressions are different.

So, how can the technology transfer between our Chinese enterprises trigger the effectiveness of the Wassenaar Arrangement?

There is no such thing in the world, right?
What's more, Mr. Cao, when did Izuku Island become a member of the Wassenaar Arrangement...?
You have to think this through carefully.”

Qing Yun emphasized the word "country" in the member states.

Cao Xingchen immediately looked constipated when he heard this.

This thing is just sitting here and there is a bug, right?

Izuku Island, which is not a country at all, certainly cannot join Wassenaar, and America does not dare to offend China on this issue.

But this is just a formality. There is another agreement between Izuku Island and America.

But putting himself in their shoes, Cao Xingchen also understood the logic of Qing Yun and even China.

The agreement signed between Niuzhou Island and America can be torn up directly like toilet paper. It doesn't make sense and is just a piece of empty paper.

This was done when China was founded. What does the agreement signed by Mr. Chang have to do with our New China?

Just like Liang Mengsong’s non-compete agreement.

Liang Mengsong left Yiji Semiconductor and quickly joined other companies in the industry. It would have been illegal for him to stay in other places.

But in China, there are no birds at all.

It is said that Zhang Zhongmou refused to believe it and applied for arbitration in Huating. The Huating Court directly and illegally ruled that the non-competition agreement was invalid based on the laws of Izu Island.

This is the truth, but if Cao Xingchen really wants to sell MTK’s shares, even if it is only a part of it, he is reluctant and dares not to do so.

When A-Bian, who was at odds with him, was in power, he was truly inclined towards inland China because the inland provided him with many conveniences.

But the best situation he hopes for is that both sides can bring him benefits.

Transferring technology in secret is not a problem.

But if he openly sold shares to inland enterprises, he believed that there would be no problem for Ah Bian to hang him.

Seeing Cao Xingchen's tangled look, Qing Yun knew that the time was ripe, and he spoke slowly.
"Mr. Cao, let's change our thinking. I don't want to make things too difficult for you.

We can set up a joint venture in Pearl Port and conduct cross-licensing. In this way, all technology transfers will go through the Pearl Port channel.

With the Pearl Harbor Company acting as a middleman, the technology is carried by the Pearl Harbor Company, not inland China. This is completely legal from a legal point of view, and you don’t have to worry about any political risks arising from technology transfer.”

After hearing this, a gleam of light flashed in Cao Xingchen's eyes.

He realized that the plan proposed by Qing Yun not only gave him a way out, but was also a compromise that both parties could accept.

Under the framework of the Wassenaar Arrangement, China's semiconductor industry faces strict technological blockades and export controls, especially in terms of high-end chip manufacturing equipment, key materials and advanced process technologies.

These restrictions have seriously hindered the development of China's semiconductor industry and put Chinese companies at a disadvantage in international competition.

However, Qing Yun's proposal seemed to provide a glimmer of hope for breaking through this blockade.

By establishing a joint venture in Pearl Port, not only can direct technology export restrictions be circumvented, but a relatively safe technical cooperation platform can also be provided for both parties.

This approach circumvents the restrictions of the Wassenaar Arrangement to a certain extent and opens up new possibilities for cooperation between the two sides.

But the prerequisite is that the bug can only be exploited by making the identity of the main body of Izu Island unclear.

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(End of this chapter)