freenovelworld Chapter 40 A Chance to Overtake! The Zhao Family's High-Stakes Gamble!
Chapter 40 A Chance to Overtake! The Zhao Family's High-Stakes Gamble!
early morning.
Wu Xinyi prepared breakfast and then knocked on her daughter's door.
"Xiao Ke, wake up!"
Boom boom boom!
"Xiao Ke..."
"Mom, we don't want to eat, you guys eat!"
"What? You're not going to work?"
"I've taken the day off; I won't be going this morning."
"..."
Wu Xinyi was taken aback, but then instantly understood.
Absence makes the heart grow fonder last night; I could hear such intense noises even through the bedroom door.
I guess he's really overworked and needs rest.
Back in the dining room, just as I finished serving the porridge, my husband, Lu Changsheng, returned from his morning exercise.
"Aren't they up yet?"
"Xiao Ke said she took the day off and won't be going to work this morning. You should go wash up quickly!"
Lu Changsheng chuckled and shook his head.
He was young once too, so of course he can understand.
Unexpectedly, after washing up and arriving at the dining room, I saw Zhao Ruilong chatting with his wife.
"Hey, why aren't you sleeping in?"
"I have some things to do this morning, so I need to go back to the company."
"Yes, a man should prioritize his career. So don't just stand there, sit down and eat!"
As soon as Zhao Ruilong sat down and picked up his chopsticks, Wu Xinyi smiled and said:
"Chang Sheng, Rui Long and I have already agreed that you will go with him to Huilong Electronics in a little while."
"Don't tell me you're embarrassed to go. You're just idling at home anyway."
How could Lu Changsheng dare to refute?
He immediately took out his phone and notified the guard.
After a while.
The two went downstairs, and a military green Cheetah SUV was already parked at the entrance of the building.
The guard stood at attention, saluted, and opened the car door.
"Ruilong, you sit in the passenger seat and lead the way for the driver."
Lu Changsheng gave an order and then bent down to get into the car.
lead the way?
Zhao Ruilong was somewhat bewildered.
Without navigation, isn't this making things difficult for me?
But since things have come to this, we have to grit our teeth and go for it!
Get into the front passenger seat and fasten your seatbelt.
Zhao Ruilong quickly recalled the route he had taken the previous night.
"Turn left after leaving the residential area..."
The SUV roared to life and drove away.
Wu Xinyi, who had been peeking out from the balcony upstairs and saw the car drive away, immediately closed the window.
I hurried to the second bedroom.
When I got to the bedside, I saw my daughter sleeping soundly with a sweet smile and rosy cheeks.
"This young lady, nourished by love, is indeed more womanly!"
While reflecting on her experience, Wu Xinyi noticed a pack of tissues on the bedside table.
Good guy!
I remember just two days ago, I opened a new package and put it in.
Overnight, more than half of it was used up.
Looking into the trash can, there were quite a few crumpled tissues inside.
"Goodness, you two are such a waste of paper!"
I bent down and tied the garbage bag to prevent the fishy smell from continuing to emanate.
They quietly left the room.
Wu Xinyi quickly tidied herself up and went to work.
And almost at the same time.
Zhao Ruilong also successfully brought Lu Changsheng to the company thanks to his exceptional memory.
As it was rush hour, workers flocked in from all directions.
I saw a Cheetah SUV with military license plates drive into the company and head to the research and experimental building.
This naturally caused quite a stir among the employees.
Everyone knows that Huilong Electronics has powerful connections.
I never expected the background to be so powerful.
Zhao Ruilong was naturally unaware of this.
He was busy introducing the company's current situation and research and development work to Lu Changsheng.
The MP3 player that I couldn't properly experience last night can now be freely enjoyed, and I can also freely view its working principle diagram, component assembly diagram, and so on.
After learning about and experiencing it, Lu Changsheng smiled and nodded.
"Your product is very well made. I believe it will definitely achieve good sales once it hits the market."
"If there's anything lacking... I think it's the core components. It's such a pity that they weren't made in China!"
Zhao Ruilong explained somewhat helplessly:
"Uncle, it's not that I don't want to use it, but the domestic semiconductor industry does indeed lag far behind that of foreign countries."
"Just like chips, the manufacturing process precision abroad can reach 180 nanometers, but our yield rate for 800 nanometer chips is still very low."
"To make our company's MP3 players exquisite, compact, and long-lasting, we must use low-power, high-performance imported chips."
Upon hearing this, Lu Changsheng frowned instantly.
"How can the gap between us and other countries be so large?"
"I remember that in the 1950s, with the help of our big brother in the north, our domestic semiconductor industry began to take off."
"We've built quite a few factories and conducted a lot of scientific research, and it seems like we've spent a lot of money. So how come we're so far behind the West?"
Zhao Ruilong picked up a discarded domestically produced processor.
"We did start relatively early, and we have invested a lot over the years."
"As early as 1986, the slogan 'Popularize 5-micrometer, develop 3-micrometer, and tackle 1-micrometer' was put forward."
"Unfortunately, the West soon imposed technological restrictions on us, and we could only spend high prices to import outdated, second-hand, and obsolete equipment."
"In addition, each region and factory operates independently, without unified planning or cutting-edge technology research. As others progress quickly while we progress slowly, we naturally fall further and further behind."
Lu Changsheng frowned and asked, "So you mean, it's not that we haven't made progress, but that foreign countries are progressing faster?"
"Yes!"
Zhao Ruilong handed the processor to Lu Changsheng.
"This is currently the most advanced processor in China, but its technology level is only equivalent to products from the 1980s abroad."
"Because ten years ago, China spent hundreds of millions of US dollars to import a 4-inch wafer production line, while at the same time, Sakura was already using an 8-inch line."
"The reason why Sakura and Nanhan have developed so rapidly is mainly because they have focused on key technologies and continuously invested a lot of talent and funds, which has allowed their technology to iterate continuously."
Lu Changsheng took a look.
It's true that without comparison, there is no harm done.
With the same performance, a domestically produced processor is about the size of a matchbox.
What about those abroad?
It's only slightly larger than a thumb, and it's also very thin and lightweight.
If the processor, memory, and other components are all made in China.
Zhao Ruilong's MP3 player couldn't be made small and exquisite; it would probably be as thick and heavy as a dictionary.
Who would carry around an MP3 player that's as big and heavy as a dictionary to listen to music?
"The difference! This is the difference!"
"If we don't catch up now, the gap will probably widen in the future."
"At that time, all industries will have to import high-performance electronic components from abroad. How much foreign exchange will that cost every year?"
Seeing Lu Changsheng's worried expression, Zhao Ruilong quickly comforted him:
"Uncle, you don't need to worry too much."
"Although four years ago, more than 30 countries jointly signed an agreement prohibiting us from purchasing related equipment and technologies in nine major high-tech fields, including electronic devices, computers, sensors, and new materials."
"But this incident has also forced our country to pay more attention to these areas. We have not only increased our efforts in talent cultivation and scientific research, but also invested heavily in the establishment of many companies, the most famous of which is Tianhai Huahong Microelectronics Co., Ltd."
"In addition, the bursting of the dot-com bubble has severely damaged the global electronics and information industry. It will inevitably cause the leading Western semiconductor industry to fall into a slump due to a sharp decline in orders and reduced investment, and it will not be able to develop rapidly again for two or three years."
"Therefore, with a certain foundation, we have ushered in an extremely rare opportunity to catch up. As long as we introduce support policies, attract talents with heavy investment, and concentrate on scientific research, we can not only catch up with the West, but may even surpass them!"
Lu Changsheng raised an eyebrow.
"If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have almost forgotten. Milley was the one who caused the incredibly destructive dot-com bubble, which caused huge losses for many people around the world. It will probably take many years before they regain interest in the electronics and information industry."
"However, the opportunity to catch up and overtake is indeed rare. Of the three measures you mentioned, it is obviously easy to only introduce policies. But to spend money to recruit talents and carry out research and development, it would take at least tens of billions of yuan. Where would we get so much money?"
Zhao Ruilong smiled faintly.
"Uncle, the country is not rich, and the people are poor, but don't forget that after more than 20 years of reform and opening up, a considerable number of people in the country have become rich first."
"It's impossible to expect them to actively lead others to wealth, but as long as the returns are high enough, they will definitely invest their money. What we need to do is give them enough confidence."
"Confidence? How can I give that?"
Lu Changsheng was somewhat confused.
Zhao Ruilong laughed:
"In two weeks, once my father becomes the top official in Handong, Handong will officially become a pilot area for high-quality development, and a series of support and guidance policies will be issued intensively."
"In addition to favorable policies, our Handong will also establish a high-tech industry investment group, issue special bonds, raise huge amounts of funds, and invest in key enterprises and projects."
"And I will also officially launch MP3 players. While they are selling like hotcakes, they will also trigger an investment boom. At that time, a large number of talents and capital will flock to Handong. How can we worry about the development of the industry?"
The wise Lu Changsheng immediately questioned:
"You two, father and son, aren't you taking a huge gamble?"
"One gambled his entire fortune, the other gambled his political future!"
Zhao Ruilong pointed to the endless stream of researchers arriving for work.
"The opportunity to overtake them is rare, and we are full of vigor and vitality!"
"If not now, when?"