Reinventing the Millennium

Fang Zhuo's first night in Tokyo was very pleasant.

It was the first time for all four of Yike, including himself, to come to Japan. The exotic scenery was eye-opening, and the local delicacies also satisfied the appetite.

But the most pleasant thing was the contact with Vice President Hu Zhengda reminded by secretary Zhao Zhishan at 9:30 in the evening.

Compared to calling Hu Zhengming professor, Fang Zhuo called Hu Zhengda "Mr. Hu" on the phone, so neither party felt there was anything wrong. Mr. Hu's reaction was beyond Fang Zhuo's expectations and even seemed too enthusiastic.

The call was made promptly at 9:30, and the two chatted for fifteen minutes.

Hu Zhengda offered to meet and chat in Tokyo the next morning, the morning of the 2nd.

Hearing such a tone, Fang Zhuo once thought that the other party might be on a business trip in Japan, but after asking, he found out that Mr. Hu could come over from Baodao on a "business trip" overnight.

The phone call ended and we made an appointment to meet tomorrow morning.

"Xiao Zhao, how long does it take to fly from Baodao to Tokyo?"

Fang Zhuo put down his phone and asked his secretary.

"Mr. Fang, it's probably a little more than three hours." Zhao Zhishan replied.

Well, the flight time alone takes more than three hours, and including the trip to the airport, from now on, it will probably take at least five or six hours to complete the trip, which means arriving in Tokyo at three o'clock in the morning.

Then, there was an interview the next morning.

Fang Zhuo calculated the time and regretted that Brother Hu was not Brother Hu. If Professor Hu could be as enthusiastic as Vice President Hu, why worry about the ice core project failing?

However, he also knew that Hu Zhengda, who was so enthusiastic and proactive, was definitely not here for Bingxin. Although this was his younger brother, he was still over 50 years old. He probably wanted to work hard for his own career.

Fang Zhuo made a motive guess. The specific goals of Hu Zhengda would only be known through a face-to-face chat.

That night, Fang Zhuo didn't have a good rest. He mainly had a dream about the production line +1+1+1, which made him keep trying to count how many production lines there were, but he never could.

At nine o'clock in the morning on April 2, TSMC Vice President Hu Zhengda, who rushed to Tokyo vigorously and resolutely, met Fang Zhuo, the young president of his potential competitor.

Considering Hu Zhengda's identity, Fang Zhuo thoughtfully changed the hotel and had a two-person meeting with him.

"Mr. Hu, I just met Professor Hu on the 31st, and now that I see you, there is indeed a striking resemblance between my features."

Hu Zhengda was very cheerful and spoke faster than Professor Hu: "Mr. Fang has been looking for our brothers one after another. It seems that the ice core is making good progress? I heard my elder brother talk about his academic exchange at HKUST. It seems that Mr. Fang is behind this." It’s a lot of effort.”

Although he is the vice president of TSMC, the relationship between brothers is obviously of a higher order. In addition, this warm meeting...

Fang Zhuo did not beat around the bush and admitted directly: "I really hope that Professor Hu will come to HKUST for exchanges, and I also hope that he can join Bingxin after the competitive period. Our company is very hungry for talents, and all conditions are easy to negotiate. Mr. Hu, you Are you interested in coming over?"

Hu Zhengda laughed loudly and refused: "That won't work. I can't let our two brothers be killed by Mr. Fang."

Fang Zhuo did not give up and persuaded: "Professor Hu comes to Bingxin to be responsible for the technology, and Mr. Hu comes to Bingxin to be responsible for the market. Isn't it beautiful for brothers to be in harmony?"

Hu Zheng Dalian waved his hand: "Mr. Fang, you don't know. My elder brother and I have been getting along with each other in the past few years at TSMC. I can't stand working with him anymore. I understand Mr. Fang's kindness."

Fang Zhuo saw this person's decisive refusal and had already predicted it, so he did not persist in persuading him.

He smiled and said, "Drink tea, drink tea, Mr. Hu."

The two drank a few cups of tea, and the matter of poaching people was dismissed.

Hu Zhengda was in the market, and his words and conversation made people feel very good. He didn't talk about TSMC, but talked about the global semiconductor market, which made Fang Zhuo listen with interest.

After half an hour of this, Hu Zhengda finally talked about his business.

"Mr. Fang has made such a big undertaking at such a young age and has the determination and perseverance to devote himself to semiconductors. It is really admirable."

Hearing such praise, Fang Zhuo knew that there was more content behind it, so he said a few polite words of humility.

Hu Zhengda added: "Mr. Fang is young and promising. People at my age can really retire and give up their positions to young people."

Fang Zhuo said very interestingly: "What did Mr. Hu say? I think Mr. Hu is only in his forties. Not to mention, Mr. Zhang Zhong and Mr. Zhang who are in charge of the company at an age of more than seventy are the best example. Mr. Hu After being immersed in semiconductors for so many years, it is the time when experience, vision, and energy are at their best. There is no question of whether to retire or not.”

Hu Zhengda did not answer immediately and took a sip of tea silently.

After a while, he let out a long sigh: "Old man, sometimes he still refuses to accept old age."

coming.

Fang Zhuo frowned and said: "Mr. Hu doesn't seem to be old at all, how can he convince the old man? There will be great development in the upstream and downstream of semiconductors, and there will be a lot of potential for a long time in the future. There are many things that if you don't do them, you won't make mistakes, but no If you do it, you will definitely regret it when you get really old.”

Although Hu Zhengda knew that Fang always spoke in response to his words, he still couldn't help but feel the words coming to his heart.

He nodded slightly, organized some words, and said: "It is true that I am not as bold and bold as Mr. Fang, and I have the funds and strength, but after so many years of work, I also have some ideas."

Fang Zhuo looked serious and wanted to hear the details.

"The chips in this industry are from 3 microns, 2 microns to 0.13 microns. The evolutionary process is constantly shrinking, and the technology trend will continue to shrink." Hu Zhengda did not look down on Fang Zhuo because he was young, and said seriously, "But the application evolution of semiconductors has It’s getting bigger and bigger, and it has a tendency to continue to expand.”

He continued: "Just like the chip demand for Mr. Fang's players, there will definitely be explosive growth. Other fax machines, desktop computers, laptops, and smartphones are all inseparable from semiconductors."

"The market is vast, and demand will definitely grow in the future. This is a market that will grow exponentially."

Hu Zhengda made a conclusion.

Fang Zhuo blinked and agreed with this conclusion. This was what he called the arrival of the consumer electronics era.

Hu Zhengda continued enthusiastically: "Mr. Fang, I don't have that much ambition and ability, but I have been thinking about which direction is the best in the past two years. Now I feel more and more that the flat display driver chip and the touch chip are the best." You can give development and design a try.”

When Fang Zhuo heard this, he began to think carefully.

He already understood what Vice President Hu meant. It was obvious that he wanted to leave TSMC and work alone, focusing on flat display driver chips and touch chips.

To be honest, this direction was chosen well and it feels like it was carefully chosen.

However, IC development and design does not seem to be Mr. Hu’s normal area, and TSMC is not currently involved in this area, which means that Mr. Hu really wants to jump out of his comfort zone, not to mention starting from scratch, but also from single digits. start.

This trip to see me was for money.

Seeing that Fang Zhuo didn't speak or express his position, Hu Zhengda quickly started to seriously talk about his analysis of the market trend of touch chips.

The data is detailed and the goals are precise.

Fang Zhuo listened for a while and said calmly: "President Hu's direction is really good. If you are willing to come to the mainland for development, whether it is Shanghai or Luzhou, I can help you fight for the best policies. This I am familiar with the leaders of both places.”

Hu Zhengda heard what he wanted to hear, but not what he wanted to hear most.

He immediately said what the other party wanted to hear most: "I can talk to my elder brother. The semiconductor industry in the mainland is starting very slowly. People like him should actually lend a helping hand."

Fang Zhuo suddenly became enthusiastic and said with a smile: "Don't worry, Mr. Hu, Professor Hu still has a non-competition agreement. All of us in business must comply with laws and regulations. However, mainland semiconductors are really in urgent need of development. It is not just the lack of ice cores. The OEM links, development and design as Mr. Hu just said are also lacking."

"OEM and design are closely related. If Mr. Hu is willing, not only the ice core, but also myself will be happy to help. Among other things, I am very familiar with investment institutions in the Mainland."

Hu Zhengda finally heard what he wanted to hear most. IC design was not as huge an investment as IC manufacturing, but it also required a considerable amount of funds for him.

Why do you have to come to see Fang Zhuo in such a hurry?

Isn't it just because of his reputation as the richest man in the mainland?

If you have the intention to invest, and this person can help introduce you, the most troublesome part will be solved.

"Mr. Fang, have some tea." Hu Zhengda smiled, "To tell you the truth, although I am old, I don't have as much experience in entrepreneurship as Mr. Fang, and I have many questions that I would like to ask you."

"Oh, Mr. Hu is so polite. I hit it off with Professor Hu the day before yesterday, and I benefited a lot from Mr. Hu's analysis of the semiconductor market today. Let's communicate more and get closer." Fang Zhuo said with a smile, "Now that we've talked about it Well, Mr. Hu, if you really want to develop in the mainland, I can help you get the best and most favorable policies in Luzhou, but the talents there are really not as good as other cities."

Hu Zhengda asked: "How does that party always solve this problem?"

Fang Zhuo said lightly: "Use money."

Hu Zheng's words are really simple and powerful.

He hesitated for a while: "Who always suggests that I go to Shanghai?"

Fang Zhuo frowned and considered for a few seconds, then said: "Site selection is a big thing. Technical talents are not parts. Their family, education, and salary must be considered. If Mr. Hu is willing to come to Luzhou, we, Bingxin, will set up a logistics center for our employees." We can share it together.”

"As for the recruitment and training of talents, I am not very familiar with the field of IC design. I am afraid that Mr. Hu will have to go and inspect it personally. I can't say that I am just talking big just because I want Mr. Hu to come to Luzhou."

"I can only speak from my personal experience. Luzhou leaders attach great importance to related projects, which is sometimes more useful than funds."

"In Shanghai, there is SMIC, but it is in trouble now and may decline for a period of time in the future. Or we can choose to be in the south, close to TSMC. I can also help find leaders, but it is not as easy as Luzhou and Shanghai. That’s all.”

Hu Zhengda nodded silently, his words sounded very sincere. He knew that this man was first the richest man in Shanghai, and then the richest man in the mainland.

"If Mr. Hu has time or is convenient, you can take the team to inspect it so that you can make a decision." Fang Zhuo finally said, "But as long as Mr. Hu is willing to come to the mainland, I am willing to help. In this regard, Mr. Hu You can rest assured.”

Hu Zhengda thanked him profusely and did not make any gestures because he was Hu Zhengming's younger brother. Instead, he expressed his needs in a low-key manner.

Regarding the mainland's preferential policies, project investment status, and city location inspections, these are not matters that can be resolved in one meeting. What's more, at this time, Hu Zhengda was still working at TSMC.

But Fang Zhuo already understood this person's intention, and the other person also knew what he wanted.

The chat between the two changed from real to virtual, and they talked for a long time towards the goal of building a good relationship.

Finally, as the conversation came to an end, Fang Zhuo asked someone he was very curious about: "Mr. Hu, what is Mr. Zhang like in the company?"

Hu Zhengda knew who Mr. Zhang was talking about in Fang Zhuo's words. He looked solemn and calmed down for a few seconds before saying, "Mr. Zhang has a very tough management style. He sticks to his word. In private, he is very serious and self-disciplined."

Fang Zhuo satisfied a little of his curiosity. In consideration of the Tokyo TV recording in the afternoon, he accompanied Vice President Hu to eat some hotel food at noon without drinking.

When the two met for the first time, they seemed to hit it off from chatting to eating.

When lunch was over, Hu Zhengda didn't stay long and left quietly as quickly as he arrived.

Fang Zhuo immediately called Luo Minghua in China and told him that there might be such an IC design project.

Luo Minghua couldn't help but express his surprise directly on the phone this time.

"Good guy, Mr. Fang, you are really our lucky star in Luzhou. Wherever you go, you are trying to attract projects to your home. When you come back, you must drink this wine. When you come to my home, I will cook and show off my skills. .”

"Yes, mainly because I consider the help for ice cores. If a certain industrial cluster can be formed with ice cores as the center, it will be beneficial to everyone." Fang Zhuo said without concealment, "This will probably We only got in touch after some time. Secretary Luo, we must implement the best possible policies. This is an opportunity for Luzhou’s development. If you miss it, it will be hard to find.”

Luo Minghua agreed and asked with concern: "How hopeful is this project to be settled in Luzhou?"

Fang Zhuo thought for a while and replied: "If he asks me to invest, he will definitely settle in Luzhou. If he looks for IDG to invest, he will definitely settle in Luzhou. If he looks for Today Capital or Shenxinke Venture Capital, then We will definitely settle in Luzhou."

Luo Minghua: "..."

He resisted the urge to marvel again and just said: "Mr. Fang, I'll wait for you to come back for a drink."

Fang Zhuo ended the call.

Well, Hu Zhengda is really good this time. It seems that he does have plans to develop in the mainland. Then... with Hu Zhengda coming to engage in IC design, the upstream and downstream of a rough industrial chain still lacks the testing and packaging links.

Fang Zhuo thought for a moment and confirmed that the Hu family information in his memory was the two brothers.

It's a pity, if there is a third brother, maybe the top, middle and bottom will work together.