From June to July, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates once, "Spider-Man 2" was screened in the United States, and the NBA decided on the season champion.
As a small player in semiconductor manufacturing, the inconsequential Ice Core also gained the right to spend its money well in Washington.
The joy of Fang Zhuo and others only spread in a small circle, and more challenges quickly appeared in front of them.
On July 26, the ice core team left Washington and flew to Houston to continue handling the next steps.
In just half a day, the team assigned tasks. Some took the bus to Dallas, some flew to Belgium, some repeatedly contacted the country, and some just wanted to watch the big ship leave the port.
At three o'clock in the afternoon, Fang Zhuo and Qiu Ciyun watched with their own eyes the containers from Kelei Company being transported to the ship.
That container is so big, tall and shiny, no matter how beautiful it looks.
Because we had almost reached an agreement with the equipment manufacturer before, as soon as we learned that the ice core had been approved, the equipment that could be ordered began to be shipped immediately.
The cargo ship will leave the Gulf of Mexico, cross the Atlantic Ocean, pass through the Panama Canal, enter the Pacific Ocean, and arrive at the Port of Shanghai on the coast of the East China Sea.
Fang Zhuo and Qiu Ciyun were destined to be disappointed. Today's cargo ship was not full. They could not see their equipment leaving and could only talk about the future while looking at the containers.
Regarding the development of ice cores, Qiu Ciyun and Fang Zhuo have the same view. They are not in a hurry to expand rapidly in scale like SMIC. They must fully understand the technology and process before considering adding the next production line.
In Qiu Ciyun's imagination, within 3-5 years, the technological process can catch up to the gap of one generation. In the next three years, we can try to close the gap and compete with the first-class international standards.
As for how to win over this opponent, that is not something that he has to consider, it is something that the latecomers need to devote their energy to.
Qiu Ciyun, who is half a century old, did not tell Mr. Fang about his final plan. He felt that he had the ability to support the ice core on its way forward, but in eight or ten years, more mainstays would still be needed.
At dusk, the two reluctantly took one last look at the cargo ship and drove back to Fang Zhuo's villa in Houston.
There are enough rooms, so the Bingxin team stayed here collectively.
There was no more champagne that night. Everyone had a lively dinner, and then everyone worked overtime to deal with the work.
At nine o'clock, secretary Zhao Zhishan received a call from China and knocked on the study door to report some new situations to the boss.
However, when Zhao Zhishan opened the door, he saw his boss splashing ink at the desk with great interest.
She walked to the side and organized her words while waiting for her boss to finish writing.
This was the first time Zhao Zhishan saw Mr. Fang’s calligraphy, and he was surprised to find that it was quite good.
As Mr. Fang started writing, she read out the words on the paper.
"So many things are never urgent."
And another piece of paper that has been written is - "The four seas are churning with clouds and water, and the five continents are shaking with wind and thunder."
Zhao Zhishan was silent, which gave him a good glimpse into the boss's inner emotions.
"It's been a long time since I've written." Fang Zhuo took a sip of tea, rubbed his wrist again, and said with a smile, "It's better when I'm in Shanghai. Sometimes after processing documents in the office, I can still write a little and practice.
, I am extremely busy as soon as I take a plane to the United States.”
Zhao Zhishan sincerely praised: "Mr. Fang's writing is really good."
Fang Zhuo smiled slightly: "Let's talk about it."
Zhao Zhishan briefly reported on the domestic market information of Yike, and then reported on Ice Core’s equipment reception arrangements in Shanghai. Finally, she mentioned an additional but somewhat related matter.
"A few days ago, the domestic TV industry agreement held a seminar on DLP technology, and many brands were present."
"Mr. Huang from Skyworth hasn't arrived yet."
Fang Zhuo said "Huh": "If you haven't arrived, you haven't arrived. You don't have to tell me. Can I still hold a grudge?"
Before Zhao Zhishan finished speaking, he continued: "But when he was interviewed in Xiangjiang, he mentioned the seminar in the Mainland and said that it was a face-saving project and Skyworth would not participate."
Fang Zhuo laughed: "Oh? That's not the case with Mr. Huang, right? Is he so angry?"
Zhao Zhishan didn't answer. She was a little secretary who obviously wouldn't make arrangements at this time. She just reported the information truthfully to the boss for judgment.
"We meet each other everywhere in life, okay, I understand." Fang Zhuo sighed slightly and did not dwell on this.
He thought for a while and said: "I will go to New York in two days. During this time, I have been busy with ice core procurement licenses. There are actually a lot of new experiences worth learning. You should study and see what the think tanks in the United States are doing.
Funded.”
"Also, it seems necessary for Bingxin to establish a public relations department that can play a lobbying role. Let's see how it can be done and how it can be effective when Bingxin encounters administrative factors."
Zhao Zhishan was slightly stunned, could a little secretary do this?
Fang Zhuo added: "I don't understand this thing either. Give it a try. If it doesn't work, go to the think tank street in Washington and see what the regular operating model is."
"We have a lot of time, don't worry, let's explore together how to digest this experience."
Zhao Zhishan responded with some trepidation. She had never even heard of think tank street.
But since the boss has arranged it, then exercise more, study more, and make more progress.
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Bingxin's vice president Smith did not return to Houston with Fang Zhuo. He had completed his work and ended his short-term nominal position at Bingxin and needed to return to New York to report to Goldman Sachs on his recent work.
For the rest of the month, he spent the rest of the month liaising with Ice Core Center, operating resources, and providing trust and endorsement. Smith was very satisfied with the final result.
Not only completing the work, but also receiving a generous bonus from Mr. Fang gave people a double sense of accomplishment.
Before returning, Smith rejected Mr. Fang's invitation to recruit people. He did not change from a fake job change to a real job change, and continued to be his vice president of Goldman Sachs.
In the email, he gave a complete description of the work process, and in the summary, he described the ice core leader he had contacted this time.
"Fang has very good business ability and also has very good courage to take action."
"It's just that sometimes he is as immature as a lamb. He can't even distinguish certain differences between democracy and republic, and he doesn't know how to use the resources in his hands."
"Fang Zhuo and Bingxin still need help from Goldman Sachs, and this may be a medium- to long-term process."
"But there's no question that the ice core will grow, and that's a process - one that Goldman Sachs can profit from."
Smith reviewed his description and felt that there was nothing wrong with it.
Although the land in the East is technologically poor, with the expected market growth and obvious administrative factors, I believe that ice cores can also obtain many orders.
This is not enough to make the ice core great, but it can turn it into a beautiful story under the packaging of capital.
This chapter has been completed!