When I am reborn, I just want to be a top student

Chapter 315 Semiconductor overtaking, international trends
office.

Following Wang Donglai's words, Zhang Rujing's eyes showed a little more appreciation and admiration, so he asked, "Professor Wang, can I ask why you want to develop domestic EDA software?"

In fact, Zhang Rujing is not very optimistic about Wang Donglai's plan to develop domestic EDA software.

Although EDA software plays a very important role in the semiconductor field, as the core technology of integrated circuit design and manufacturing, its importance is like the three major mountains in industrial software, supporting the vigorous development of the global semiconductor industry.

However, the market of this industry is not that big compared with other markets, with a market size of only about US$80 billion. However, it is dominated by Synaptics, Cadence and Siemens, which together account for more than % of the market share. Not only have they established deep technological barriers, they also have a huge customer base and a complete ecosystem, which puts them under strong competitive pressure on new market entrants.

Zhang Rujing knew all these situations very well, but even he had never thought of making a breakthrough in this regard.

It’s not that we can’t research and develop, but the software developed will inevitably be inferior to the products of the three major international giants. It has high costs and low returns. It would be better to make breakthroughs in other fields.

For example, the company he founded, New Semiconductor, is designed to achieve breakthroughs in the silicon field.

When Wang Donglai heard Zhang Rujing's question, he immediately understood Zhang Rujing's idea and answered seriously: "I will not teach Mr. Zhang about the importance of EDA software in the semiconductor industry. I will just tell you my thoughts!"

"In my opinion, China has a long history, which is both an advantage and a burden, because it will require us to become strong again, return to our previous position as the center of the world, and become a global power. This is the consensus of a country with an ancient history and civilization."

“The transfer of world hegemony is never a simple statement.”

"The bald eagle will not give us this opportunity. Since the millennium, our country's various data have been advancing by leaps and bounds, and the gap with the bald eagle has also been rapidly narrowing. From steel to oil to GDP, our data has been rising all the way."

"In about ten years, many of our total value data will exceed that of the bald eagle, which is absolutely unacceptable for the bald eagle."

"Just like they prevented us from entering the United Nations and did not want us to join the World Trade Organization, the bald eagle will never sit idly by and watch this happen."

"Sanctions and blockades are measures that must be used. I believe that Mr. Zhang should have seen this. Some advanced equipment will not be exported at all, and some key technologies will be kept confidential."

"You can't say the bald eagle is selfish, nor can you say it is shameless. This is the normal relationship between countries."

"But one's position is determined by one's butt. On China's side, the semiconductor industry has a trillion-dollar market each year, but most of the profits are taken away by the West. This is obviously unreasonable."

"The EDA software market is not large, but it is the key lever to leverage the global $400 billion integrated circuit market and the more than $1 trillion electronic information industry."

"I have also read some information and know that our country's EDA industry has encountered a 'bottleneck' dilemma in its development history. In the 1980s, we also developed products such as the 'Panda System', but under the targeted attacks of international giants, the development of our country's EDA industry has almost stagnated."

"This has happened in the last century. When our data is close to that of the bald eagle, the bald eagle will certainly use various means to impose sanctions."

"It's not just EDA, other areas such as lithography will also restrict us comprehensively."

“Those who do not plan for eternity are not qualified to plan for the present; those who do not plan for the overall situation are not qualified to plan for a region.”

“The best time to plant a tree is ten years ago and now.”

Semiconductors are Zhang Rujing's field, and he originally wanted to persuade Wang Donglai to give up this idea.

As the saying goes, deep words come from a shallow acquaintance.

It was the first time that Zhang Rujing and Wang Donglai met, so he shouldn't have been persuaded to give up.

However, after talking with Wang Donglai for such a long time, Zhang Rujing admired Wang Donglai from the bottom of his heart and did not want to see him choose a thorny path and stumble along.

However, while Zhang Rujing's words of persuasion were still brewing in his mind, he was moved by Wang Donglai's words again.

Zhang Rujing, who is already at this age, has seen a lot of things in the world, so he only needed to think about it for a moment before he knew that what Wang Donglai said was not just groundless speculation.

Based on his understanding of bald eagles, something like this would definitely happen.

"In fact, some domestic companies have made some progress in EDA, but in this industry, Synaptics, Cadence Design and Siemens have too much advantage. These three overseas giants have created a powerful and comprehensive product matrix through the 'endogenous + exogenous' approach, and their competitive advantage is obvious."

"This industry is also a high-barrier industry that requires a wide variety of software and hardware tools to form a complete tool chain. At the same time, it requires close integration with advanced processes for continuous iteration, which requires large and continuous R&D investment."

"To be honest, this industry is extremely difficult for new companies to enter. The investment amount is large, the duration is long, and the product risks are high. These are all foreseeable problems."

"Professor Wang, if you really want to make a breakthrough in this industry, you should be prepared to sit on the bench for a long time."

Zhang Rujing warned Wang Donglai in a serious tone.

"Mr. Zhang, I know!"

Wang Donglai nodded. He knew that what Zhang Rujing said was right, but that was only for ordinary people. It was not the case for him.

"Well, is there anything I can help you with?"

After thinking for a while, Zhang Rujing asked again.

Originally, Zhang Rujing didn't have this idea, but after a conversation, he changed his mind.

"Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Zhang. I appreciate it."

Wang Donglai did not take Zhang Rujing's words seriously. It was the first time they met and they did not have much friendship, so it was naturally difficult for him to make any requests.

Besides, he didn't need any help in the first place.

"I just heard Professor Wang say that he wants to make the entire semiconductor industry localized?"

Zhang Rujing's eyes flashed, as if he thought of something, and suddenly asked.

"Yes!"

Wang Donglai nodded in acknowledgment.

"hiss!"

Hearing Wang Donglai's admission, Zhang Rujing couldn't help but gasp.

“All localized?”

Zhang Rujing subconsciously calculated in his mind, how much money would it cost to achieve this?
In just a moment, a number emerged in Zhang Rujing's mind.

Three hundred billion!
This is just the basics, including factory construction, equipment, and personnel.

The semiconductor field is complex, with a wide range of processes and thousands of different companies in the upstream and downstream industrial chains.

Five hundred billion is an underestimate.

If you really want to achieve something, you have to at least multiply it several times before there is hope.

At this moment, Zhang Rujing suddenly felt that he might have misjudged the person.

This sentence doesn't sound like something that someone who understands the semiconductor industry would say.

The upstream and downstream industrial chains are extremely complex. It is completely impossible for one person or one company to handle all of them.

Zhang Rujing has also started a company and has been in China for several years, so he also knows the style of the domestic Internet.

Buy, buy, buy, merge, merge, merge!

Finally, they monopolize the entire market and establish a monopoly position, and then they start raising prices to make money.

There is nothing novel about this strategy. What it highlights is the utter wealth and power of a man who is close to the billions.

At this moment, Zhang Rujing couldn't help but think that Wang Donglai was this kind of person, and felt a little displeased.

However, Wang Donglai also noticed the change in Zhang Rujing's expression.

Just a quick thought and you'll know the reason.

"Mr. Zhang, do you think my idea is too fantastic and unrealistic?" Wang Donglai was not panicked at all, but asked actively.

"Is not it?"

Zhang Rujing did not hide his emotions at all and spoke directly.

"Marx said it well: if there is a 20% profit, capital will be ready to move; if there is a 50% profit, capital will take risks; if there is a 100% profit, capital will dare to risk being hanged; if there is a 300% profit, capital will dare to trample on all human laws." "When the domestic semiconductor industry becomes a blue ocean, countless people will wave their money to enter the market. Hundreds of billions or trillions are nothing."

"As long as they see hope, the hope of making a lot of money, they will take the money and try every possible way to enter this industry."

Zhang Rujing was not moved at all, and said calmly: "Are you so sure that the Bald Eagle technical equipment blockade sanctions you predicted will happen? If these don't happen, I'm afraid you will get nothing. Aren't you afraid?"

Wang Dong smiled confidently. With the memory of the future, he was a prophet in this world.

If he didn’t have a system, he would just hoard houses, bitcoins, and buy a few stocks at the bottom, and then he could enjoy his retirement with peace of mind.

However, since he owns the system, he is naturally not satisfied with these practices of being content with small gains.

A man's ambition should be like the Yangtze River, flowing eastward into the sea.

He has been to this world, made some achievements, and left his name for eternity. This is what one should pursue in life.

"Mr. Zhang, the world is in such a state. In a few years, we will know the outcome!"

Wang Donglai said calmly.

"Forget it, let's not talk about this. Whether as a businessman or a researcher, you can understand politics, but you should not get close to it. Our identities are not suitable for getting in touch with certain things."

Zhang Rujing waved his hand and decided not to continue talking about this topic.

……

When Wang Donglai and Chen Lingyue left Xinsheng Semiconductor, Chen Lingyue was full of confusion.

He really didn't expect that Wang Donglai came here just to chat with Zhang Rujing.

At the same time, I was a little shocked by what Wang Donglai said during the conversation.

Localization of semiconductors.

The mere thought of this project makes insiders despair.

All the professions and fields involved are high-tech.

The domestic foundation is already poor, and catching up is even more difficult.

Although Chen Lingyue thought so in his mind, he did not say it out loud.

Since he has chosen to believe Wang Donglai, he will not regret it.

"Boss, are we going directly back to Tangdu next?" Chen Lingyue asked curiously.

"Let's go back to Tangdu!"

Wang Dong took a look at the streets of the Magic City without any sign of nostalgia.

……

As time goes by.

The news that Galaxy Technology was aggressively recruiting talents from the semiconductor industry also caused a stir in the industry.

The generous salary and benefits have attracted many practitioners.

At the same time, news spread that Galaxy Technology was going to enter the semiconductor industry and that Wang Donglai was preparing to develop EDA software.

Not many people care about the former. After all, people in the know have long known about Galaxy Technology's layout in the semiconductor industry and its acquisition of many companies. This is not surprising.

However, Wang Donglai's plan to develop EDA software is jaw-dropping.

It would be fine if they were not aware of it, but those who were aware of it would either mock or sneer.

Even some acquaintances who had always had confidence in Wang Donglai felt that he had made a wrong decision after hearing the news.

However, Wang Donglai and Galaxy Technology turned a deaf ear to the outside discussions and ignored them completely.

In the laboratory.

Wang Donglai muttered to himself and immediately opened his system panel.

In fact, after his own abilities improved, Wang Donglai seldom opened the system panel to check his own information.

Because he is deliberately training himself. After all, the system is an external object. Unless one day he can fully control the system, he will completely regard the system as a tool.

And now, although it cannot be said that they are afraid, they are consciously downplaying the existence of the system.

A blacksmith must be strong himself. Wang Donglai doesn't want to become a waste by leaving the system.

The system panel unfolded in front of Wang Donglai.

Only saw:
[Player: Wang Donglai]

[Attributes: Physique 10, Wisdom 10]

[Level: Level 4862 (50000/)]

[Reading types: high school compulsory courses, computers, economics, physical education]

[Skills: photographic memory, brain overclocking, insight, celestial phenomena, preaching and teaching, and living talent]

[Abilities: sense of direction, speed reading, mental arithmetic, language proficiency, political strategy, genius student, memory palace]

【学科】：数学lv8（10245/1000000）、语文lv7（1954/30000）、英语：lv7（485/20000）、地理：lv6（8954/10000）、政治：lv6（9421/10000）、历史：lv6（9721/10000）、化学：lv4（8642/10000）、物理：lv5（14752/15000）、生物：lv4（8753/10000）、计算机：lv4（14897/15000）、经济学：lv3（9984/10000）、体育：LV4（9147/10000）

[Main Mission: Business Empire]

[Business Empire: It is detected that the player created a company and starts this task. The task rewards are based on the market value of the player's company. The higher the market value, the heavier the reward. 】

[Progress: Market value exceeds 10 billion]

[Side mission: Attack of the top students! 】

[Attack of the Academic Master: Knowledge is the ladder of human progress, and books are the carrier of knowledge. Players can get one point for every one hundred books they read. 】

【Progress: 20154】

[Available points: 121]

[Temporary Mission: The Dawn of Human Civilization]

【In progress……】

Looking at the information on his panel, Wang Donglai was also a little surprised.

During this period of time, he did not pay special attention to the changes in his panel information, but he did not expect that so many of his subjects would face advancement.

After a slight surprise, Wang Donglai regained his composure.

After obtaining the Super Academic System, he forced himself to develop the habit of reading. He would read whenever he had free time.

There is no restriction on the types of books you can read, you can read any book.

Therefore, it is not surprising to have such progress.

I looked carefully at the subjects whose levels I was about to upgrade, hesitated for a moment, and decided to upgrade the levels of these subjects first.

After all, it wouldn't take much time.

(End of this chapter)