Reinventing the Millennium

The chip project of the School of Microelectronics of Jiaotong University is about to bear fruit.

——The results are finally coming.

Before the chip conference even started, Fang Zhuo saw the news in the newspaper and was a little helpless about the word "finally".

The domestic economy is making great strides, but development requires a process. During this process, there is some urgency for things that can arouse national pride.

This sentiment is by no means limited to the media and the public, otherwise, Chen Jin’s progress would not have been so smooth.

Because he and Chen Jin had a joint company, and because Fang Zhuo openly and secretly asked people to pay attention to the progress of Professor Chen’s semiconductor project, he knew the details that were unclear in his memory.

For example, Chen Jin applied for the approval of many projects in the field of semiconductors.

Fang Zhuo alone now knows of nearly ten projects, and these projects are all personally directed by Chen Jin, who writes materials, reports, defenses, public relations activities for leaders and experts, etc... these are all done personally.

In his spare time, Fang Zhuo once considered whether Professor Chen's short project cycle would put administrative pressure on him, and whether he might have made a mistake out of a single thought.

But the more we gather the information, and the more we understand that each project is actively applying for funds, the more we are certain that this is deliberate, extremely egregious, and audacious fraud.

The more high-profile and high-profile it is now, the more it will hit the environment for the development of the semiconductor industry in the future, and it will cause great public distrust of similar research.

Perhaps, not only the public, but also a great distrust of the executive branch in funding projects.

From extremely hot to extremely cold, I am afraid it is just such a project that deceives the world and steals its reputation.

Fang Zhuo had the honor to participate in the press conference of this project in Shanghai, and he felt from the bottom of his heart that it was a blessing for all parties in the literal sense.

On March 17, just as Fang Zhuo was considering different company affairs, he received a call from Sina editor-in-chief Xu Changlun.

Fang Zhuo admired the editor's talent very much, especially his series of reports on the battle for control of Sina, which moved him even more.

"Old Xu, you want to go deep into the front line to report? This... this is very dangerous."

Fang Zhuo was surprised to hear Xu Changlun's request.

"The dangers are all the same. Other young men can go. I can't stay behind because of my high position." Xu Changlun said seriously.

Just as endemic diseases broke through the vague concept and came to the capital, Sina established a special news reporting team and selected ten people on a voluntary basis to let the public see the most real situation.

There are many applicants, and the list of ten selected by Sina has been handed over to Fang Zhuo for review.

"It's like this, Lao Xu, you were not selected not because of your position, but because we considered that young men are healthier and can better resist situations." Fang Zhuo explained.

"I exercise every day and run every day. I am very healthy!" Xu Changlun said bravely, "I still have abdominal muscles. Mr. Fang, if you don't believe it, I took a photo with my phone and sent it to you!"

Fang Zhuo: "..."

He said helplessly: "The list has been finalized. Lao Xu, you have been added. What about the others who want to go to the front line?"

Xu Changlun raised his voice: "I am a party member, replace the ones who are not party members! Isn't that okay?!"

Fang Zhuo replied firmly: "No."

Xu Changlun was a little angry: "Why! I have to take the lead at a time like this!"

Fang Zhuo calmly gave the reason: "They are all party members, all ten of them."

Xu Changlun was stunned and said decisively: "Then add one more! I am an old party member! If Mr. Fang disagrees, I will do the interview myself! Anyway, I just need a pen!"

Fang Zhuo thought for half a minute and said helplessly: "Okay, since you have such a strong wish, I agree, and there is only one requirement. You must protect yourself."

Xu Changlun breathed a sigh of relief and said happily: "Okay, reporting on the front line cannot only be done by young people, some degrees must be controlled by big brothers like me! Mr. Fang, don't worry!"

"Well, but don't publicize this matter. After all, every colleague has relatives. The fewer people exposed to such dangers on the front line, the better." Fang Zhuo said straightforwardly, "When this matter is over, I will ask each of you to People drink.”

"I understand, but for me, if I don't go at this time, I will never forget it in the future." Xu Changlun said with a smile, "I will definitely drink Mr. Fang's best wine later."

call ended.

Fang Zhuo thought for a while, then silently picked up his cell phone and called his assistant: "Get a batch of Moutai vintage wine, as good as you can get it. You can also stock up on more."

Later, he called the capital and informed the frontline news team that new members had joined.

As a result, the original news team of ten people became eleven.

Two days later, the number jumped to thirteen.

Xu Changlun did not publicize his joining, but the other two reporters used similar reasons to force the president to agree to the temporary addition.

Fang Zhuo liked Xu Changlun's report about himself very much and thought it was an interesting judgment of people at different stages on different situations.

Everyone has to eat. It’s fun to explain what can be seen at each stage. What’s more, Lao Xu’s explanations are very talented.

Now, Fang Zhuo feels that he will also like the follow-up reports of Xu Changlun and others, because in addition to eating, people sometimes also shine to illuminate others.

Another day later, Fang Zhuo received a call from Xu Changlun again.

This time, his tone was a bit uncertain: "Mr. Fang, can you, uh..."

"Tell me, Lao Xu, just tell me, it's okay." Fang Zhuo was sitting in the CEO office of Hang Lung 23. He put down the information about semiconductors at hand and listened carefully to the opinions.

Regarding the front-line news team, in order to commend their bravery and responsibility, Sina not only provides bonuses, but also medals representing honors.

What Xu Changlun wanted to say was this medal: "Can you not write 'brave slowly, not afraid of difficulties' on my medal?"

Fang Zhuo said "Oh". He was a young man before, so he was not so rigid.

He agreed: "Okay, just write 'Brave old Xu, not afraid of difficulties' on your medal. Is that okay?"

"..." Xu Changlun didn't know if the president was joking or if he really had such a childish side, so he had no choice but to accept, "Okay, that's all. Thank you, Mr. Fang."

Fang Zhuo encouraged: "Brave old Xu, not afraid of difficulties, come on Duck."

"Definitely." Xu Changlun hung up the phone on his own initiative.

He felt that Mr. Fang was really...an unpredictable person.

Soon, Sina editor-in-chief Xu Changlun and his colleagues joined the front-line battle.

It is a reporter’s responsibility to face reality head-on, and it is his responsibility to be cautious.

Front-line work is not easy. In addition to the solemn interview content, the daily working hours are also quite long, and you have to bear psychological pressure.

In particular, the thirteen people on the frontline news team also heard the news that their colleagues were unfortunately infected, which is even more awe-inspiring.

However, they did not flinch, they just implemented the protection requirements more strictly.

Of course, in addition to pressure, in addition to the touching stories interviewed during front-line work, Xu Changlun and others can sometimes feel the support from the president.

On March 21, Jingcheng Hospital received the latest donation of medical supplies from Medical Group.

Doctors, nurses, and reporters all saw the two sentences printed on the medical protective clothing.

——Brave angel, not afraid of difficulties!

——Come on Duck!

And a very cute little yellow duck pattern.

Just when others felt warm and curious, the thirteen people in Sina's front-line news team all had a funny feeling... This was Mr. Fang's work!

This is something Mr. Fang can do!

Thirteen people silently recorded the smiles of the doctors and nurses, and also took photos or wrote the word "medical department" on the medical supplies into the report.

…

On March 23, a high-standard Hanxin press conference was held at the Jinjiang Auditorium in Shanghai.

The administrative level of attention can be seen from this venue alone.

The Jinjiang Auditorium was once where China and the other side of the ocean issued a joint communique. Later, many foreign visitors also stayed at the Jinjiang Hotel directly under it.

The status is evident.

At the same time, there was also an appraisal expert group composed of many well-known academicians and the leaders of the "863 Project" integrated circuit task force at the press conference.

They gave a unanimous assessment that Shanghai’s “Hanxin No. 1” and its related design and application development platform are the first in China and have reached the international advanced level. They are an important milestone in the history of China’s chip development.

In addition, Professor Chen personally announced that the Hanxin series has entered the international market and received orders for over one million pieces.

The atmosphere was warm and applause roared.

Fang Zhuo clapped along and his palms turned red.

One thing he was very happy about was that Lao Qiu seemed to be of insufficient rank and could only accompany him to the last seat. He didn't even say a word. He probably only condensed it into a "wait" in the news.

The press conference was not short. Professor Chen was full of energy and confidence, and the more confident he was, the more he attracted the spotlight of the media.

Everyone is really excited.

Although I don’t quite understand the technical parameters, “international advanced level” means everything.

Looking at this scene, Fang Zhuo's eyes almost became wet with emotion.

"Mr. Fang, please thank me." After the press conference, reporters gathered around and did not leave, but Qiu Di walked to Fang Zhuo in a low-key manner.

Fang Zhuo thought it was Lao Qiu who asked Xie Ta to pull him to attend the press conference.

"I asked the reporter to include you in the report to make you famous." Judi said with an "I think it's interesting" look on his face.

Fang Zhuo remained silent.

"You have been written about by reporters recently. If you start a company like this, you should be more closely connected with high-tech industries. This will be conducive to the development of the company." Qiu Di said earnestly.

Fang Zhuo sighed: "Thank you, District Chief Qiu, for teaching an entrepreneur ranked ninth on the Forbes rich list how to develop a company."

Judy was surprised: "Why are you so angry?"

"Maybe he's in a heavy mood." Fang Zhuo told the truth.

However, Judy thought this was an irony, and instead praised her: "You are a rich man, you still have something, the old beauty really takes action, it's so unexpected."

Three days ago, Fang Zhuo's concise prediction at the card table came true.

"Well, I want to make money." Fang Zhuo's MIGA and PL funds conducted low-leverage futures trading based on the judgment that oil prices would rise.

"Yes, people are really wonderful. Some people are suitable for scientific research, some are suitable for administration, and some are suitable for making money." Qiu Di looked at Professor Chen who was surrounded by him and was filled with emotion.

Fang Zhuo can find two obvious errors in this sentence.

He shook his head and said meaningfully: "People who are engaged in scientific research should not participate in so many dinner parties. Will this free up time for scientific research?"

Qiu Di thought he was talking about the dinner party in the evening and said with a smile: "There is no way, there are so many leaders, Professor Chen has to reluctantly accompany them, there is nothing we can do."

Fang Zhuo felt that if he continued to chat with Lao Qiu like this, their friendship would be ruined.

"I'll call you back, District Chief Qiu, will you take my car later?"

Judy said cheerfully: "You didn't come in your Ferrari, so I won't take the seat."

Fang Zhuo couldn't be optimistic anymore, so he curled his lips and walked aside to answer the phone.

He replied to product director Xu Keden. The conversation he wanted to talk about was also related to semiconductors. He wanted to see if he could invite an executive from TSMC to meet him.

Combining the currently collected information, comparing the impressions in his mind, and considering the situation of ASML in the Netherlands, Fang Zhuo made a guess and judgment about the technical direction.

He didn't know if it was right or not, and he wasn't sure, so he wanted to meet TSMC engineer Lin Benjian, who was said to have been rejected by many semiconductor manufacturers, to see if there was anything he could do to intervene.

Product Director Xu Keden said that you can give it a try.

After the phone call ended, Fang Zhuo called Sina to inquire about the company's situation. The situation in Beijing was far more severe than that in Shanghai, and Sina had already begun arranging for some employees to work from home.

In the evening, Fang Zhuo took a car to a banquet, which was the reception after the press conference. There were leaders, experts, project teams and some entrepreneurs.

Fang Zhuo didn't see Lao Shiyi in the afternoon, but he saw him again at dinner in the evening.

Xu Mingchang is also a well-known figure in Shanghai, so there is nothing wrong with him coming here. Judging from his enthusiastic exchanges with several leaders, he can still enjoy it.

The disagreement between Fang Zhuo and Xu Mingchang has been widely circulated in Shencheng. He had no intention of doing anything superficial and just watched with cold eyes.

Unexpectedly, Xu Mingchang actually came to Professor Chen Jin's side again. The two of them were chatting and laughing, which was quite pleasant to watch.

A person engaged in real estate, what connection can he have with semiconductors?

Fang Zhuo felt strange in his heart. He didn't think the two parties could have an in-depth communication, but they actually talked for a long time.

After a while, Chen Jin went around twice and took the initiative to find President Yike, who had founded the company in partnership.

"Mr. Fang, last time you called me, you said that our cooperation might not have enough funds." Chen Jin looked a little embarrassed.

Fang Zhuo was surprised and didn't know what the reason was. This fund was one million used to reflect Professor Chen's behavior, and it had almost been finalized before.

"Mr. Xu just talked to me and was very optimistic about the development of semiconductors." Chen Jin slowly told the reason, his meaning was a bit euphemistic.

Fang Zhuo couldn't laugh or cry: "Professor Chen, he, a real estate professional, knows nothing about semiconductors."

Chen Jin smiled and said nothing, just focusing on the young CEO in front of him.

Fang Zhuo reacted instantly, well, he's an Internet person and he doesn't know much about semiconductors.