Love is like a match, and the fire is strong.
Even as BOE and the LCD Alliance speed up the progress of negotiations, Panasonic still maintains its unhurried attitude, which makes Fang Zhuo happy to see the results besides complaining in his heart.
In fact, Panasonic cannot be blamed for its slow action. It is in line with its cautious attitude when approaching large projects.
However, this kind of caution is not suitable for all situations.
On June 20, Fang Zhuo spent another day negotiating with Panasonic, and in the evening received another dinner invitation from Samsung.
This time, it was Xiao Li.
Considering that the cooperation has not yet been finalized and the progress needs to be advanced, Fang Zhuo agreed to meet the Samsung prince the next night to hear his opinions.
At 8:30 in the evening, he ended a small meeting with BOE and the TV Alliance to discuss the situation. Before continuing to meet with people from the Luzhou Investment Promotion Bureau, he planned to call a friend to get a shot at the next financing of the ice core.
Luzhou Investment Promotion Bureau had already been recommended to Wang Dongsheng, but the director who led the team still wanted to thank him face to face, so Fang Zhuo did not recommend it.
After making a cup of tea, I called Zhang Rujing, the head of SMIC.
As soon as the call was connected, Fang Zhuo swallowed the tea in his mouth and greeted warmly: "Mr. Zhang, where are you? How are you doing lately?"
"What's going on in the office? Mr. Fang, you probably haven't been free lately." Zhang Rujing said.
"Hey, no, no, I'm free enough to go to CCTV to be a guest at a football game..." Fang Zhuo said with a smile, "I heard from Mr. Qiu that SMIC has made good progress in the past few months. The high-risk mass production of 90nm has started.
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Zhang Rujing said before: "This cannot be cooperated with ice core."
Fang Zhuo said displeasedly: "In other words, am I the kind of person who doesn't know how to advance or retreat?"
Zhang Rujing remained silent.
Fang Zhuo naturally got down to business: "Mr. Zhang, to be honest, I have a small favor I want you to help me with on the phone today."
"Well, Mr. Fang never goes to the Three Treasures Hall for anything." Zhang Rujing had already expected this.
"There may be some media reports recently about the cooperation between SMIC and Bingxin," Fang Zhuo said.
Zhang Rujing asked: "Is it the previous 130nm cooperation? Or are you going to start the wafer manufacturing service alliance?"
"No, no, no, it's not the case. It will be some unfounded news about SMIC's possible acquisition of ice core." Fang Zhuo said briskly.
This is a very important part. For example, Goldman Sachs is not only a shareholder of Bingxin, but also a shareholder of SMIC. It is easy to ask Zhang Rujing for confirmation when it comes to such rumors, so you have to say hello in advance.
Zhang Rujing said in surprise: "SMIC acquires Ice Core? Mr. Fang, what are you doing?"
Fang Zhuo told the truth: "Make some money to spend."
Then he added: "Find money from Goldman Sachs and DCM."
He had already talked to Xiong Xiaoge about Bingxin's second round of financing before. Since everyone probably didn't have the enthusiasm for financing, this time it was an experiment in which retreat was the way to advance.
Ice Core now only has one production line, and its development strategy is not as aggressive and progressive as SMIC's once was, but just sticking to one production line is not enough.
Fang Zhuo has a lot to spend money on, so he has no choice but to make do with it.
He didn't plan to take the initiative to ask for it, but wanted to see if everyone could have a tacit understanding and take the initiative to give it.
Zhang Rujing thought for a while and didn't quite understand Mr. Fang's operation. She frowned and asked, "Mr. Fang, do you really want to sell ice cores or do you pretend to do so?"
From his point of view, it is not easy for Mr. Fang to enter the semiconductor industry and support the ice core. Now that it is approaching mass production, it seems to be a very good opportunity to exit.
Moreover, there is no shortage of buyers to take over.
SMIC may not have such a plan. There may be state-owned assets in Luzhou, Anhui Province, Shanghai and even the capital to take over.
"No selling, no selling, we are considering building another production line next year, and the money must be prepared in advance." Fang Zhuo was categorical, "no selling" and "preparing in advance" were both very clear-cut.
Zhang Rujing asked bluntly: "You're just telling me like this? Aren't you afraid that I'll leak it to you?"
Fang Zhuo said strangely: "How is that possible? Mr. Zhang, we are all engaged in semiconductors in China. We are on the same front. Goldman Sachs and others are outsiders."
Zhang Rujing didn't know whether he should thank Mr. Fang for his trust, as his shareholder was an outsider.
"Anyway, if Goldman Sachs asks, Mr. Zhang, please be more vague. If you don't accept the acquisition, you are just studying it." Fang Zhuo said with a smile.
Zhang Rujing reluctantly agreed, but at least he didn't let himself insist on the acquisition.
Fang Zhuo breathed a sigh of relief, and after chatting a few more words about SMIC's good situation this year, he stopped disturbing Mr. Zhang's work.
He looked at the time and saw that there were still five minutes left before the appointment made by Director Song of China Merchants Bureau.
The call was dialed again and it was called Xiong Xiaoge.
"Old Xiong, the public opinion media is about to move, and the ice core needs to be melted for a second time." Fang Zhuo reminded his old friend.
Xiong Xiaoge had always kept this in mind, but he was somewhat reluctant and said angrily: "I know, where is SMIC?"
"I just had a phone call with Mr. Zhang. There is no problem with him. In fact, it is okay not to go to SMIC, but with Mr. Zhang, the situation looks more real." Fang Zhuo said with a smile, "After all, compared to me,
Mr. Zhang is more in line with everyone’s impression of the semiconductor industry.”
Zhang Rujing is undoubtedly an expert who is willing to work in the semiconductor industry.
As for Fang Zhuo, he devoted himself to semiconductors in a moment of enthusiasm, and left after finding an opportunity to make a fortune. This seems to be in line with the image of a wealthy man outside the industry.
Xiong Xiaoge was silent for a while, asked the same question as Zhang Rujing, and said with suspicion: "Mr. Fang, tell the truth, you don't really want to sell your ice core shares, do you?"
"How is it possible?" Fang Zhuo denied, "From the beginning to now, from when everyone was not optimistic about it until the ice core is about to be mass-produced, I have done so much, how can I leave now?"
Xiong Xiaoge was silent for a while: "Will there be a price you are unwilling to refuse?"
Fang Zhuo burst into laughter: "What kind of price can impress the richest man in the Mainland?"
Xiong Xiaoge pondered again and again and asked, "Mr. Fang, are you having problems with your capital chain?"
The richest man in Mainland China may not really be rich.
"There is a large amount of money lying in my account." Fang Zhuo said disdainfully, "Old Xiong, you really worry too much."
Xiong Xiaoge demanded: "Then take the picture and show it to me. I'll send the MMS message."
Fang Zhuo: "..."
He complained: "This is not the extent of trust between people, right?"
Xiong Xiaoge said unceremoniously: "The trust between Mr. Fang and I has indeed gone through many tests. Unfortunately, those tests have not passed very well."
Fang Zhuo simply hung up the phone.
Later, he called Xiao Yu and found that there was cash in her account to sell the company's shares.
After one operation, the phone was connected again, and Director Song from Luzhou Investment Promotion Bureau had already arrived.
"You see, old bear, stop talking nonsense, I'm still busy here." Fang Zhuo complained.
"It can't be P, right? You can't be too careful." Xiong Xiaoge was still suspicious.
Fang Zhuo smiled: "Old Xiong, I'm not telling you, so what if I really sell the shares in my hand? Just sell it to Mr. Zhang, he won't be very impressive, wouldn't it be more reassuring to put it in his hands?
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"It's better to put eggs in two baskets, especially after SMIC passed by the Taiwanese reporter." Xiong Xiaoge said sincerely, "Mr. Fang, you are not good at anything, but I hope you pursue the success of your business projects.
There is no doubt about his ability and belief.”
"It's just that your current habit is very bad. I really want to criticize you. You have to build trust in your partners."
"Now that the Bull Demon King you got has to plow three miles to get here, can you blame me for being suspicious?"
Fang Zhuo looked at Director Song sitting on the sofa and accepted the criticism with sincerity: "Yes, Old Xiong, when you say that, I have to reflect on it. Let's stop here today. I will talk about mine next time we meet.
Reflect on the experience.”
Xiong Xiaoge thinks Mr. Fang’s attitude is acceptable.
Only then did the phone calls between the two companies regarding Bingxin’s subsequent financing come to an end.
Fang Zhuo thought about the exchange with his old friend for a while, and then said to Director Song Dening of China Merchants Bureau: "Director Song, before you speak, I have to say one thing. I can't help you with BOE's production line this time.
Whatever you do, it all depends on what Mr. Wang thinks is appropriate."
Song Dening said seriously: "Mr. Fang, I understand. The reason I am here is to ask Mr. Fang to point out whether there is anything that needs to be improved in our investment policy."
Fang Zhuo was helpless, okay, this is fine.
He motioned to the hometown director to continue.
Song Dening made serious preparations for this trip.
Different from what Mr. Fang said, he and the leaders above believed that Mr. Fang could exert a strong influence on BOE’s panel project.
Based on the previous experience of cooperation with Mr. Fang, some tendentious methods can be come up with.
Song Dening first introduced some conventional investment policies, and then began to talk about the prospects and development of plasma panels to express his attention.
Are plasma screens good?
OK.
All the top leaders went to BOE for inspection with Mr. Fang and others!
Is the future of plasma bright?
Wonderful.
Panasonic has come to China, and Changhong has disclosed its patents for free!
Song Dening spoke eloquently, demonstrating his knowledge of business as a director.
To attract business, of course you must first understand business.
Fang Zhuo listened with a smile and nodded frequently.
Seeing this, Song Dening became more confident and tried hard to arouse Mr. Fang's interest in talking about plasma.
However, he failed to do so.
"Okay, okay." Fang Zhuo sighed after Director Song had finished speaking.
Song Dening felt that Mr. Fang's expression was a bit strange and asked, "Mr. Fang, where is the best place?"
"It's good that you didn't mention a word about LCD technology." Fang Zhuo suddenly laughed after saying this.
Song Dening didn't know why, so he laughed along with him. Why was Mr. Fang so weird?
"Song Bureau, I probably understand, but, really, Mr. Wang and I have something to say beforehand. Which city the project will land in depends on where it can develop better." Fang Zhuo said sternly, "Besides, don't worry, Mr. Wang is a good person.
As a person who does practical things, if you are sincere, he will see your sincerity."
Song Dening breathed a sigh of relief, which was considered a response from Mr. Fang.
He drank another half cup of tea and chatted with Mr. Fang about the development of his hometown before saying goodbye and leaving.
Today is a pleasant night.
The more Fang Zhuo thought about it alone in the room, the more interesting it became. He enjoyed himself for a while before preparing some content for tomorrow.
Taking into account Panasonic's negotiating attitude, CCTV has replaced interview candidate Zhang Xuebin, and Sina will bid for the sponsorship rights of CCTV for the 2008 Olympics this year. Therefore, when there are sports guests on CCTV who are not familiar with the situation,
When invited, Fang Zhuo readily agreed.
After all, what people are live broadcasting is their own team’s playoffs.
On May 21, after Fang Zhuo said in the first round that he was considering his opponents in the Western Conference Finals, he never appeared at the Rockets game court again.
Both domestic and foreign sports media are still talking about this. In particular, Mavericks owner Cuban, who had a verbal spat with Fang Zhuo, talked to reporters when his team took a 1:0 lead, and again considered the Western Conference Finals opponent.
statement.
As a result, the Rockets continued to work hard from the second game and won three consecutive games before the Mavericks won another victory with Nowitzki's buzzer-beater.
There were no more surprises in the match point game of Game 6. The Rockets relied on Carter's powerful performance to advance to the Western Conference Finals 4:2.
Even so, Fang Zhuo, the previously active Rockets owner, has yet to show up.
In the end, domestic CCTV noticed Mr. Fang’s activities in the capital, tried to invite him, and successfully made the team owner a guest in the first game of the Western Conference Finals.
Due to the time difference, Fang Zhuo participated in the live broadcast during the day.
Before starting the live broadcast, the host saw that Mr. Fang was still on the phone to communicate on official matters, and couldn't help but worry about the performance of this special guest. As a result... Mr. Fang was quite comfortable.
"After forming the trident of Nash, Carter and Dayao this season, our team listed the Spurs as the enemy when looking forward to the future, and now the prediction has come true."
"The Spurs have better coaching, lineup, and coordination. This is why they won first place in the regular season."
"But to get to this point, you have to play seven games to know."
Fang Zhuo talked to the camera without any stage fright, and the content of the conversation was from a perspective that had never been seen by CCTV guests before.
The first quarter was incomprehensible, and before the second quarter started, he also talked about the formation of this lineup.
"When a player like Nash appears in the free agency market, it's hard not to take action. When news of Carter appears in the trade market, it makes us even more ecstatic."
"The previous coaching staff actually talked about the adaptation issue, including me. Well, actually I think Nash will be very good if he plays at a fast pace, even better than he is now, but at the same time, I also believe in the integration wisdom of such a type of point guard.
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"Nash was able to reach the Western Conference Finals with Nowitzki. At that time, they faced the Spurs and ultimately lost the game, but he definitely has no lack of experience in working with big men."
"This time, under Nelson's bold coaching, I believe the Rockets will cause huge trouble to the Spurs."
With Fang Zhuo's explanation, the Rockets and Spurs battled for four quarters. Contrary to the expectations of the host and guests, the Spurs and Rockets, who are known for their defense this season, fought against each other and did not lose.
In the end, the game was decided in the last minute. The Rockets lost the first game of the Western Conference Finals by one point to the Spurs.
Faced with this result, Fang Zhuo was not depressed under the live broadcast camera.
"Obviously, this is going to be a fierce battle. I hope the team can play all seven games and finally taste the victory at the SBC Center in San Antonio."
This chapter has been completed!