"Mr. Li, you are right. We are very willing to support it if possible."
"But the problem is that such a large scientific research project requires at least tens of billions of funds, and it may not necessarily produce results."
"Once it fails, all the money, manpower, material resources and time will be wasted. Can ordinary people accept it?"
The person who spoke was a professor of electronic information from Hudan University, and his words represented the common aspiration of the vast majority of people.
It is certainly a good thing that someone is willing to pay for them to do research, but the problem is that this research project is too big. Not only is it large in size and expensive, but it is also extremely risky.
"I understand that scientific research is a difficult thing after all. Frankly speaking, before making this decision, I was already prepared for the failure of this project."
Li Jin glanced at everyone in the conference room with a firm gaze, and said firmly: "In one year, at least 20 billion in funds will be in place, and what I need is a cutting-edge technical team in this field in the country, without any worries.
Develop domestic photolithography machines!"
20 billion!
When this number came out, there was an uproar in the conference room.
It’s good that the people sitting here are all top experts, but economically, they are ordinary people earning a monthly salary. Their salary may be much higher than that of other families, but facing the figure of 20 billion still makes their hearts tremble.
"With 20 billion, it won't be a problem to fill this conference room." Someone said in a low voice.
In the midst of the discussion, Shangguan Xun turned to look at Li Jin and asked, "Ajin, did you provide this fund yourself, or did you get other financing?"
Li Jin said: "Jin Qing is solely responsible for it, and there is no financing involved, so I only need to be responsible for the entire project."
"And within the entire company, the scientific research team has the highest priority, with resources and funds fully allocated, and will not be interfered with by any administrative matters."
Li Jin's words made Shangguan Xun raise his eyebrows, "A Jin, please think carefully. This is 20 billion. If the research fails..."
"If it fails, Jin Qing will be at risk of bankruptcy." Li Jin continued what Shangguan Xun said.
"To be honest, Jin Qing's current cash flow is very tight. Although normal operations are not a problem, if it suddenly affords such a large scientific research project, it will inevitably fall into a serious financial crisis."
Li Jin thought about it briefly, and then said: "But in my opinion, companies, like people, have things to do and things not to do. Whatever you should do, no matter how difficult it is, do it as soon as possible. The current predicament is not good for Jin Qing himself.
It’s also a kind of tempering.”
"Mr. Li, haven't you considered waiting for a period of time for the company's financial situation to ease slightly and have a certain amount of cash flow before conducting research and development?" asked a professor of macroeconomics.
Li Jin chuckled lightly and said: "According to the general laws of economics, this is indeed what should be done, but if I wait like this, how long will it take?"
"Time waits for no one. We have been waiting for too long. There is really no time to wait any longer. Someone has to be the first to rush forward!"
"If others don't go up, I will go up! Jin Qing will go up!"
Li Jin still had something to say. If possible, he really didn't want to take the risk of dragging down Jin Qing and forcefully enter into this project.
However, it is already the year 2000, and the first year of smartphones is about to arrive. Pingguo's new generation of smartphones must already be in the process of development.