Black Technology: Start with Ten Thousand Times Speed

Asmai was running around actively.

A few days later, various countries announced the lifting of some control measures in the semiconductor industry.

This also means that companies such as ASML can re-sell various equipment and materials such as photolithography machines to the Longguo market.

On the day after deregulation.

Marcello, the vice president of ASML, came to Longguo excitedly and took the initiative to negotiate with various well-known chip manufacturing companies in Longguo.

His first stop was Loongson International, one of the leading chip manufacturing companies in Longguo.

In a spacious and bright conference room, Marcello and Loongson International CEO Zhao Haiyang, with several of their respective subordinates, sat on both sides of the long conference table.

In the past period of time, the international situation has been tense, and various bills have been introduced one after another, forcing us to make some kind of decision...

Marcello spoke with emotion, talking about the situation some time ago, it was not only like chatting with old friends, but also with a hint of explanation.

Zhao Haiyang didn't seem to hear anything, just echoed a few words with a smile.

Seeing his indifferent attitude, Marcello felt a slight chill in his heart, and had a bad premonition.

But he still took the initiative to smile and said:

During this period of time, we have actually been lobbying in various ways, hoping to lift the control measures. It was not until yesterday that we finally had a result.

That's why we came to Longguo for the first time, hoping to re-cooperate with our partners.

Zhao Haiyang's expression remained unchanged and he smiled:

This is indeed a good thing, and I believe that many friends and businessmen will be happy about it.

allies?

Marcello was startled, then realized what he was saying, and confirmed Zhao Haiyang's attitude through this sentence. It was impossible that the other party didn't hear the underlying meaning of his words, but he still said it deliberately.

Then there is only one possibility.

The other party has no intention of cooperating with him.

This made his heart sink.

Generally speaking, even if a new competitor emerges, Zhao Haiyang cannot directly reject their cooperation intention. He must at least talk about it first, understand the cooperation conditions, and compare the conditions of ASML and Tianqixin Technology.

But Zhao Haiyang declined without hesitation.

Don't even ask about his conditions.

This shows that Zhao Haiyang has probably already reached a cooperation with Apocalypse Technology Co., Ltd., and no longer considers Asimai.

So, what prompted Loongson International to decide on a business of at least one billion dragon coins so quickly, even if I took the initiative to come to the door?

Several thoughts flashed through Marcello's mind instantly.

He knows that with the value and complexity of cutting-edge lithography machines, even if both parties confirm their intention to cooperate, the specific cooperation plan will have to be discussed for several rounds and cannot be finalized in just a few days.

Not to mention that Apocalypse Technology has just entered the semiconductor industry, and is not familiar with the production and sales service processes, and the efficiency will not be much higher.

Therefore, even if a cooperation between Godson International and Apocalypse Technology is reached, it is at best only a preliminary intention, and the contract must not even be signed.

So why is Zhao Haiyang so determined?

Is the product of Tianke No. 1 so competitive that Godson International recognized it?

Or is Godson International resentful because it was previously restricted? Refuse to cooperate with ASML?

Thinking of this, Marcello kept a warm smile on his face, pretending not to hear the other party's rejection, and said directly:

Actually, our production capacity has gradually increased during this period, which can basically meet the needs of several major manufacturers in the Longguo market.

Not only a few big friends, but we also hope to reach a cooperation with Loongson International first. After all, you are the leader of Longguo chip manufacturing companies.

Seeing that Marcello finally got to the point, Zhao Haiyang could no longer pretend to be confused.

He smiled apologetically:

I'm really sorry. We may have to live up to Mr. Marcello's kindness. We just reached a cooperation agreement with Tianqixin Technology a few days ago and purchased their Tianke-1.

If there is an opportunity in the future, we also hope to cooperate with ASML, but it will only happen next time.

Marcello pretended to be surprised and said:

Didn't Tianke-1 only go on the market three days ago? Did you decide to cooperate so quickly?

Zhao Haiyang nodded: That's right.

Marcello didn't seem to care about this and continued to say with a smile:

The performance parameters of Tianke-1 are indeed very good, but after all, it is a newly launched product. Compared with several of our cutting-edge lithography machines, it should have its own advantages and disadvantages. Mr. Zhao might as well bring in the products and cooperation conditions of both parties. Compare.

We have re-entered the Longguo market after a long time. In order to show our sincerity, we have great expectations for this cooperation, and there will be considerable benefits in many aspects.

Zhao Haiyang smiled lightly and said:

We have reached cooperation with Tianqixin Technology and there is no additional demand for the time being.

Marcello said reluctantly:

In just a few days, you should be able to reach a preliminary intention at most, right? In this case, it's not like there is no room for new choices.

When doing business, interests come first.

As long as a formal cooperation agreement is not signed, you can completely choose a better product. Mr. Zhao may wish to seriously consider it. ASML's products are more mature and stable, and the after-sales system is also better. It definitely has considerable advantages.

But Zhao Haiyang still shook his head firmly, and this time his tone was more firm and harsh.

Mr. Marcello, although we at Loongson International are a company that focuses on profits, we also pay attention to credibility and respect our partners.

Now that we have confirmed our intention to cooperate with Tianqixin Technology Company, we will not consider other similar products at this stage.

I still have a lot of things to be busy with. Taking the time to receive you now is out of gratitude for our previous cooperation. If Mr. Marcello has nothing else to do, please come back.

Marcello's face finally stiffened.

Over the years, since they have become the unique overlord in the field of lithography machine manufacturing and have become highly sought after in the global market, various chip manufacturers have always been rushing to place orders.

Especially after certain measures were introduced before, Asmai was praised to the heavens by some people, and they could not wait to beg them for orders.

As the vice president of ASML, how had he ever begged for cooperation in such a low voice like today?

If the board of directors had not issued a mandatory order to cooperate with Longguo chip manufacturers as soon as possible to use this kind of good news to hedge and stabilize the stock market, he would not have been so shameless.

But even if he looked down like this and begged for cooperation with the other party, the other party would not give him any face.

Instead, an eviction order was issued?

This made him completely angry.

The board of directors only requested cooperation with Longguo's chip manufacturer, and did not say it had to be Loongson International.

He originally just saw that Loongson International was the leading company in the industry in Dragon Country, and felt that this good news would have a better effect on the stability of the stock market, so he insisted on it.

Since the other party does not know what is good or bad, there is no need for him to continue to stay here.

I'd like to see, how long will it take for you to cooperate with Tianqixin Technology to get the lithography machine, how long will it be to put into mass production, and how long will it be to stabilize?

Some of your friends will definitely choose to cooperate with us. By then, they will be able to enter stable mass production in half a year. They will definitely be able to turn around and become the new leading company in the Longguo chip manufacturing industry!

“And you, Loongson International, will surely become second-rate because of this failed cooperation, and may even be dragged down by an immature product like Tianke-1 and Tianqixin Technology’s imperfect after-sales system.

The cutting-edge lithography machine is not as simple as you Longguo people imagined.

One year later, you will taste the bitter fruit for today's attitude, so farewell!

Marcello was no longer polite, and after saying these words coldly, he stood up angrily, turned around and left the conference room with several subordinates.

Not long after getting in the car and leaving, Marcello just received a call.

He took out his phone and looked at it.

It was none other than President Sergey.

Marcello suddenly looked serious.

He knew that it was night in Europe at this time, and it was impossible for Sergey to call him if there was no urgent matter.

He quickly got through.

Something is wrong. The attitudes of several international chip manufacturers have changed. They all seem to be deliberately delaying the progress of negotiations, and may have wavered on cooperation.

How's the situation over there?

Sergey's question made Marcello feel cold, knowing how bad the situation was.

Previously, major chip manufacturers were trying their best to promote the progress of cooperation negotiations between the two parties, in order to get orders from ASML as soon as possible.

But now.

After Tianke-1 was launched, those chip manufacturers’ attitudes were shaken after visiting Tianxin Science and Technology Park. This shows that they all feel that the competitiveness of Tianke-1 is at least as good as ASML’s cutting-edge lithography. machine.

Combined with Zhao Haiyang's attitude, Marcello's heart was suddenly cast a shadow.

He briefly described the process just now, and Sergey immediately said:

Hurry up and try the attitude of several other Longguo companies. We must win at least one of them to cooperate, and we can promise more profit concessions when necessary.

With the current trend of our stock price, only the good news of re-entering the Longguo market can make our stock price rise. We must not give up easily.

In addition, I will personally find out why those people changed their attitude after visiting Tianxin Industrial Park that day. Is it possible that Tianke-1 has any unannounced huge advantages?

After hanging up the phone.

Marcello continued to meet with several other scheduled Dragon Country chipmakers.

There is no exception.

All refused his cooperation.

One of them did not hide his attitude at all, and directly mocked:

Did you really think it was the situation that you had to do at the beginning? You are still holding an attitude. If you really want to beg us, then show the attitude of begging.

When you reject the Longguo market, you should think that one day you will be rejected by the Longguo market. We no longer welcome you.

Thirty years in Hedong, thirty years in Hexi, don't deceive me that there is no one in Dragon Country!

Don't say that your product is not as good as Tianke No. 1. Even if it is still better than Tianke No. 1, we will never choose you.