Seeing that Zhang Zhongmou's expression was extremely depressed, and he no longer had his usual calm and calm demeanor, Lin Xueshan asked cautiously: "Mr. Zhang, don't we have any chance?"
This question is very clever. It can be understood as whether it is possible for TSMC to break out of the tight encirclement. It can also be understood as whether it is doing useless work.
Lin Xueshan is Zhang Zhongmou’s right-hand man brought back from Texas Instruments. He has a doctorate in Taiwan and the United States and has nearly 20 years of experience in the electronics industry.
Regarding his people, Zhang Zhongmou did not mince words: "We have lost the opportunity to catch up. The Taiwan government cannot always provide support without asking for it. This time, the hundreds of millions of dollars in R&D funds invested in the 0.13 micron advanced process technology will
Until the day it is withdrawn, the government will face greater resistance."
"The high-tech semiconductor electronics industry is, after all, the key breakthrough direction of the high-tech industry established by the Taiwan government. It is related to the government's overall industrial layout. It has invested countless resources over the years, so it should not be given up easily, right?"
Regarding Lin Xueshan's question, Zhang Zhongmou smiled bitterly and answered;
“The government is not monolithic, and there is a lot of controversy over the direction of technological development, which is related to the intensity of support. Once our 12-inch wafer fab plan is approved, the investment will be as high as more than 13 billion US dollars.
It is an arduous process for latecomers to catch up with pioneers and requires the investment of countless resources.
I have no illusions about whether the government can consistently persist in this. We must know that in a democratic society, the emperor and his ministers miss the period of strategic development opportunities, and trying to overtake others in a corner is tantamount to wishful thinking."
Lin Xueshan still had some luck in his heart, and did not realize the seriousness of the problem. He hesitated and said, "But... the current advanced process chip foundry is quite profitable. We should be the second company to invest, and we should still do it."
Is there any chance?"
Zhang Zhongmou smiled miserably, put his head on the sofa tiredly and closed his eyes. His voice sounded faintly as if it came from outside.
"There is no chance. One day TSMC's advanced process will be put into production, and one day Atlantic Jinko will drastically cut prices to the point where we are no longer profitable. They still have a 20% profit margin, and we can't compete."
"The world market is so big, there will always be some water in the ditch that can sustain the development of enterprises, right?"
"This is a winner-takes-all market. Technology leadership determines everything. According to my prediction, the company ranked first in the market will occupy 70% of the profits of the world market, and the company ranked second may be able to make up the remaining profits.
They occupy half of the space, and other companies compete for the rest.”
With a long sigh, Zhang Zhongmou continued: "Only the number one leading company can obtain huge amounts of funds from the market for sustainable development. Other manufacturers have to endure losses and continue to invest until others can no longer hold on.
The day we exit the market, it will be a very nerve-wracking ordeal."
Lin Xueshan finally realized the seriousness of the matter, and his heart became cold.
After a while, Qi Qi Ai Ai said: "What if... Atlantic Jinko doesn't raise the price butcher knife?"
Zhang Zhongmou couldn't help but sneer: "Do you think Wang Yaocheng can reach this day and build a huge business empire with his bare hands? Do you think this will leave us a glimmer of hope? Stop dreaming and prepare to live a hard life."
These words shattered all illusions. Lin Xueshan sat down on the sofa feebly and murmured: "Oh my God! Is there no way out? The God of Wealth King is so rich, he shouldn't take a fancy to this. Go around and pray for the blessings of the Buddha, so that the God of Wealth will not notice this place, and pray for the blessings of the Great Merciful and Greatly Compassionate Bodhisattva who saves all living beings..."
Hongkong
Peak Tower
Wang Yaocheng hurriedly kissed Si Wanru, put on his clothes and came out of the room. He took the work notebook on the table with him and walked out without stopping, explaining in his mouth;
"I am going to the United States this time. I will stay for at most half a month and then come back. I will hold a mass in New York to pray for the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. It is estimated that more than 100,000 people will participate. I hope these victims will go to heaven. Who knows if it will be useful. use.
Commander George sent a message through his close staff, hoping to take this opportunity to meet and discuss some related matters.
Well, you should pay more attention to the children at home.
Xiaodouzi has enrolled in Hongli Academy this year, and next year my two younger brothers and two younger sisters will all enroll in Hongli Academy. The burden on your shoulders is not light!"
Si Wanru, who was following closely behind, paused when he heard this, and couldn't help but throw two big white eyes at her;
The burden on my shoulders is not light, and it's not all the fault of you ghost.
Forget it, I won’t say it anymore. I feel tired after talking too much.
"Will Deputy Director Guo Liyi go with you?
"No, I'll just let Chen Xiaoli follow. This cousin is doing very well now. She can basically handle all the personal secretary duties, which is quite satisfying."
"Which..." Si Wanru thought for a moment, but still held back and said nothing; "Come back early after finishing your work. The children at home are waiting for you."
Wang Yaocheng walked to the living room and stopped, turned around and looked at his slim wife, smiling slightly.
He knows;
Wanru didn't want to stay in the United States for too long. Other women were easy to talk to. Julia Roberts, that charming girl, was a little out of control, and she was vaguely threatening Si Wanru's current status.
Wang Yaocheng gently took the petite Si Wanru into his arms and said softly, "Don't worry, dear! I will be back soon after the relevant matters have been dealt with."
Perhaps because his thoughts were revealed, two red clouds floated on the boss's face as gracefully as smooth.
He said angrily, "Okay! I have nothing to worry about."
"Hehe, that's good."
Wang Yaocheng lowered his head and kissed his wife's lips, glanced at the fat aunt next to him who was smiling but not smiling, and said covertly: "Fat sister, the two of you are getting close here, can you please stay away?"
The fat aunt was holding a two-year-old little Lingling in her arms, covering the child's eyes with her fat hands.
"As long as you two don't make too much noise and teach the children a bad lesson, I'll pretend I can't see you."
"Isn't this bad?"
"Stop being pretentious, you are an old gunner, and you really treat yourself like a raw egg." The fat aunt still spoke with a strong voice, and she said rudely; "I remind you, don't call that guy from the United States." Why, bring back the blond girl from Roberts. My temper can break her tiny waist when I get angry. I can’t bear to see rich people like you falling in love with each other. You’re too frivolous.”
The fat sister was aggrieved for Si Wanru, and the accusation came straight down. Wang Yaocheng's face turned dark due to the rebuke. Next to him, Si Wanru happily covered her mouth and laughed, and did not come forward to persuade her.
"Okay! Fat sister, you are awesome, I can't afford to offend you."
Wang Yaocheng shook his head and strode out of the room and came to the Yunding Platform.
Here, the accompanying secretary, President Mo Yuxuan and other senior officials were waiting. When the boss came out, they followed him to the tarmac.
On the tarmac of Genting Platform
The rotors of the two helicopters screamed sharply, and the strong downwash air blew the nearby vegetation to and fro.
The group of people got on the helicopter one after another and closed the door.
The sharp roar of the rotors suddenly increased, and the streamlined helicopters took off into the sky, flying one after another along the blue coast towards the Hong Kong International Airport.