Chapter 565: One hundred million is not enough, then two hundred million
As the saying goes, you take money from others to help them get rid of their troubles. Although we cannot say that now, the Institute of Microelectronics is extremely poor now. Lu Yiming's 100 million is like a long-awaited rain after a long drought. As the director of the institute, Ye Tianchun has no way to refuse.
Although it seems that all the scientific research results of this 100 million yuan have nothing to do with Lu Yiming, it seems that he is losing a lot, but in fact, Lu Yiming is well aware of the principle of "a thousand gold coins are used to buy a horse's bones". In order to let Professor Huang Lingyi come to Fuda Microelectronics, he can directly spend 100 million yuan. What do other talents think? Who can't see Lu Yiming's determination to impact the chip industry?
What is the most important thing in the 21st century?
Talent!
For Lu Yiming now, earning 100 million is as easy as eating and drinking. However, it takes ten years to grow a tree and a hundred years to cultivate a person. Top talents are scarce resources that can only be encountered by chance.
Considering Huang Lingyi's achievements and scientific research capabilities in the semiconductor field, it would be a huge profit to be able to win her over with just 100 million yuan.
After getting the promise, Ye Tianchun took action without stopping. He personally brought Lu Yiming to visit Huang Lingyi that day and found her again.
Pushing open the office door, Ye Tianchun walked forward with a slightly flattering expression and called out, "Professor Huang."
Huang Lingyi's face turned a little ugly when she saw Ye Tianchun, her immediate superior, and Lu Yiming beside Ye Tianchun - it went without saying that Lu Yiming must have brought Ye Tianchun here to act as a lobbyist.
Although he was the director, Ye Tianchun was very polite to Huang Lingyi. He walked up to her with a big smile on his face and said, "Professor Huang, I just heard that Mr. Lu came over and asked to see you. I talked to Mr. Lu for a while and found out what was going on."
Then Ye Tianchun began to work hard as a lobbyist for Lu Yiming: "Professor Huang, you don't know that Fuda Microelectronics has been wholly acquired by President Lu, and all kinds of the world's most advanced instruments and equipment are being purchased in large quantities. To be honest, the scientific research environment here may be much better than that of our Xia Academy of Microelectronics."
"Apart from all that, Mr. Lu has also prepared 2 billion in start-up funds for the first phase of the project. Professor Huang, I know you have always wanted to contribute to the semiconductor industry of our Xia country. Now it is rare to have a patriotic entrepreneur like Mr. Lu supporting you from behind. I think you can give it a try. After all, we are all doing scientific research for our Xia country. Whether it is a private enterprise or a public institution, we are all contributing to the country."
Lu Yiming also quickly stepped forward and said to Huang Lingyun, "Professor Huang, I am serious about making chips. Even if it takes ten or twenty years, or even if I have to sell everything I have, I will make them. I have already stated this point. Let's just say that the country's determination on this matter is probably not as strong as mine. The top leaders are still debating whether to promote the development of the semiconductor industry, and the idea that it is better to buy than to make is still the mainstream."
After saying that, Lu Yiming pointed at himself again and said, "But I'm different. I can make the final decision for the entire company by myself. Once a project is launched, it can be launched immediately. As for government agencies, you know, it's common for a project to be delayed for several years. The high-tech industry is developing rapidly. If an approval is delayed for several years, it will be outdated before it is even started. Can you bear it?"
Perhaps it was the last sentence that touched Ye Tianchun and Huang Lingyi deeply. Huang Lingyi recalled some of her previous experiences and finally agreed: "Since you are so sincere, I can go and take a look."
Seeing that Huang Lingyi was finally persuaded, Lu Yiming was very happy and agreed immediately: "I am so happy that Professor Huang can come. So, as for the salary, let's temporarily set it at 500,000 yuan per year. I bought several buildings in a community in Zhonghai. They have all been fully renovated. When the time comes, Professor Huang can just choose one and move in."
Ye Tianchun was shocked by the salary conditions: "Annual income of 500,000, and a house for free?"
If he hadn't managed to get the position of director of the Institute of Microelectronics with great difficulty, he might have thought about switching to Fudan University of Microelectronics.
An annual salary of five hundred thousand!
His current salary is only a few thousand yuan!
The gap between people is too big!
Lu Yiming said cheerfully and modestly: "What is the most important thing in the 21st century? Talent. Director Ye, how about you come over too?"
Although Ye Tianchun was tempted, he still shook his head like a rattle and declined politely: "The state has regulations that civil servants cannot engage in business activities. Professor Huang has retired, so that's another matter. I'm still working."
Of course Lu Yiming knew about this rule, so he was just talking about it casually. However, although Ye Tianchun could not move, the researchers at the Institute of Microelectronics were not subject to this restriction, after all, the rule only restricted civil servants.
Lu Yiming then brought up another matter: "It's like this, Director Ye, see if there are any people in our institute who want to change their environment. I welcome them all. For those technical experts, I will directly offer an annual salary starting from 100,000, okay? I will also provide housing, what do you think of this?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Tianchun's face darkened: "Boss Lu, you are going too far. You can't poach people like this. How many people will be left in our Microelectronics Institute if you poach more people?"
Who wouldn’t be tempted by an annual salary of 100,000 yuan and a house for free?
By that time, all the people in the Institute of Microelectronics would probably run away, so wouldn't I be left alone?
And there was no way to explain to his superiors, so Ye Tianchun refused to agree no matter what.
Seeing this, Lu Yiming knew that the other party was unwilling to nod, which meant that he must not have paid enough. He immediately offered a new price generously: "Director Ye, I just thought about it and found that research is indeed too expensive. So, I will invest another 100 million in the Microelectronics Institute, a total of 200 million, and you can spend it first. What do you think of this proposal?"
Upon hearing this, Ye Tianchun smiled brightly, his chubby face seemed to be greasy: "Boss Lu, look at what you said. Scientific research is indeed a waste of money. Now the country is focusing on economic construction, and it doesn't matter if the cat is black or white, as long as it can catch mice, it is a good cat. Our scientific research talents, whether they are in state-owned units or private enterprises, are essentially contributing to national construction."
Lu Yiming saw through Ye Tianchun's plan at a glance, but he didn't expose it immediately. He smiled and said something polite: "Director Ye is still sensible. Professor Huang, then please see who in the institute is an expert in chips, and we can invite them over together."
The news of Lu Yiming's poaching soon spread throughout the Microelectronics Institute of the Xia Institute of Science. To be able to develop in Zhonghai was already very attractive to many young people, and after hearing that the annual salary started at 100,000, they were eager to start right away.
However, although the Institute of Microelectronics of the Xiake Institute is a very impressive scientific research unit, there are many positions after all. Lu Yiming definitely cannot pack up and leave, but has to select the best from the best.
Even so, there were 30 people who finally decided to follow Lu Yiming. Without exception, they were all experts in their fields and had devoted themselves to the field for many years.
Lu Yiming was so happy that his teeth almost fell out when he saw that two hundred million yuan could take away so many talents.
It has to be said that this also shows how bad the environment of national scientific research institutions is now. These talented people with a lot of knowledge are not valued at all and can be taken away for money. The key is that they themselves are not willing to pay, doing work worth tens or even hundreds of billions of yuan, but they only get a salary of 2,000 yuan a month.
When private enterprises come to poach their employees, they start to complain about the loss of talent. It's ridiculous! This is not the way to take advantage of others.
At the airport, Lu Yiming chartered a medium-sized passenger plane. There was even a banner on the plane that read: "Welcome all high-tech talents to join China Overseas Fu Ri University Microelectronics Group Co., Ltd." There were also flight attendants at the gangway presenting flowers to the people boarding the plane, creating a full sense of ceremony.
"Mr. Lu really values talent. He even chartered a plane to send us to Zhonghai."
"How rich is Lu Yiming? Isn't this too arrogant?"
"I heard that Lu Yiming also has his own private jet."
For researchers like them who earn a few thousand yuan a month, private jets are simply unimaginable.
"There were flowers and a welcome ceremony. To be honest, this was the first time in many years that I felt valued."
"Although it's a bit exaggerated, I have to admit that what you said is true. To be honest, I'm looking forward to this Fu Ri Microelectronics."
"Let's go, open up new horizons and establish new achievements."
Everyone boarded the plane one after another, feeling excited.
A few hours later, the plane landed at Hongqiao International Airport. As soon as the plane door opened and the gangway was lowered, Lu Yiming saw Xu Wentao and a few others standing in the reception area at the exit. He immediately quickened his pace and got off the plane. He walked over and shook hands with Xu Wentao: "Secretary Xu, I'm really flattered that you came to pick me up in person."
Xu Wentao smiled and said, "Don't give me that. I've never seen you flattered before. Let me tell you, why didn't you tell me about your chip business in advance?"
Lu Yiming was shocked. After all, Xu Wentao represented the government. It was inevitable that people would think about it. He asked quickly, "Secretary Xu, it's just a new project. It shouldn't be taboo, right?"
Since ancient times, the people have never fought against the officials. If the government does not allow this, it will be useless even if Lu Yiming is rich. After all, the Celestial Empire has its own national conditions.
Xu Wentao saw that Lu Yiming had misunderstood, and quickly explained: "The country still attaches great importance to independent research and development. Although it is difficult for Fuda Microelectronics to directly apply for financial subsidies with its current qualifications, there is no problem with policy support. If you tell me about such a large project, I can help you find a way in this regard."
Lu Yiming understood now that Xu Wentao came over to remind him to remember to take advantage of the official business.
Lu Yiming was at a loss for words about this, but he could also see that Zhonghai City was still very sincere about this matter.
Of course, Zhonghai City also hopes that Lu Yiming's chip industry can be settled locally, so it is so proactive in offering benefits.
It is human nature not to do anything without benefits, and Lu Yiming is used to it.
Lu Yiming smiled and said, "So that's what you were talking about. I was shocked. I thought I had violated a taboo."
"Hey, investing is a good thing, how can it be taboo?"
Xu Wentao said, "I heard that you are going to invest tens of billions of dollars in chips and establish a full industrial process of R&D and production. Is that true?"
Lu Yiming said: "It is true that we have invested tens of billions of yuan, but the driving effect of the upstream and downstream of the chip industry is very obvious, and the corresponding industrial chain is also very long. I can't cover the entire industrial chain by myself. I just want to control the three links of chip design, manufacturing and testing independently. By then, I will have several companies under my name, and we can cooperate with each other and achieve mutual success. I think that will be enough."
Xu Wentao immediately promised: "I don't understand business matters, but if you need anything, feel free to contact me. The government will give you the most favorable terms within the scope of the law."
These days, where can you find investments worth tens of billions?
Zhonghai is a bridgehead for attracting investment, a pure pilot area for the capital market, and the most welcome people like Lu Yiming who are rich and willing to spend money. Lu Yiming has only been in Zhonghai for a few years, and within a year, he has already spent tens of billions of yuan here. The future is promising.
Capital city.
Minsheng Financial Center, No. 28 Jianguomennei Street.
This is the headquarters of Oceanwide Group, and its founder, Lu Zhiqiang, is currently furious .
“Why didn’t we get the land in Pudong New Area?”
The subordinate said helplessly: "Boss Lu, this matter is really not our fault. We had already persuaded the Zhonghai official, but who knew that a company called Fuda Microelectronics suddenly appeared. We checked this company, the registered capital is only 5 million, and it has only been established for two years. It has been unknown before. Who knew that it could come to grab our land, and it has official endorsement. This really can't be blamed on us."
The Oceanwide Group was founded in 1988 with a registered capital of over 6 billion yuan. It has a powerful backer like the Qinshan Society behind it. Although it is not well-known among the people, it is actually an extremely powerful capital force in the country. In just over 30 years, it has established a huge "Oceanwide" empire, with industries including real estate, energy, financial institutions and overseas investment.
Many people may not know about the "Oceanwide Group", but its strength is indeed unimaginable. The three major companies, Asia Pacific Property and Casualty Insurance, Minsheng Trust and Minsheng Securities, are known as the "three horses" of Oceanwide Holdings' financial assets.
Among them, 71% of the shares of Asia Pacific Property and Casualty Insurance and 76.76% of the shares of Minsheng Trust cover the core business of Pan-Ocean Holdings in the real estate sector.
Therefore, Lu Zhiqiang, who controls the "Fanhai Group", is also known as "a giant crocodile lurking deep in the Xia country's capital market" and the "mysterious boss" of Shandong Province, and is even hailed as the richest man in Shandong.
As the helmsman of the Pan-Ocean Group, Lu Zhiqiang naturally saw the development potential of China Overseas, so he made arrangements there early on and frantically acquired land.
But the piece of land that he had his eyes on was taken by someone else first. How could he not be angry?
It would be fine if it was some old and powerful rivals, but it had to be a technology company whose name he had never heard of before. Lu Zhiqiang couldn't swallow this humiliation no matter what.
"No, I have to ask Lao Guo what's going on."
Lu Zhiqiang took out his cell phone and called Guo Guangchang.
Both of them were members of the Qinshan Society and were alumni of Fu Ri University. Even though they didn't interact with each other much on a daily basis, they could at least talk to each other.
Guo Guangchang was also a little surprised when he received Lu Zhiqiang's call. He said, "Hey, Old Lu, how come you have time to call me today? Is there anything good you want to do for me?"
Lu Zhiqiang asked, "I remember you were active in the Zhonghai area, right? Do you know the company called Fuda Microelectronics? It has the prefix "Fuda" in front of it. Could it be that it was funded by Fu Ri University?"
At that time, Fuda Microelectronics was indeed unknown, so Guo Guangchang was also very confused for a while. He said: "I don't know, but your guess is very likely. I will call the old principal to ask and then give you an answer, okay?"
Lu Zhiqiang said: "Then thank you for your help. Next time you come to Shandong Province, I will treat you to a meal."
"Sure, sure."
After a while, Guo Guangchang called Lu Zhiqiang.
"Old Lu, let me tell you something. Don't get excited."
"The Fuda Microelectronics company was indeed founded by a group of students who graduated from Fuda University, but recently the company was wholly acquired by someone, and that person, Lao Lu, you also know."
Lu Zhiqiang frowned and asked, "I know him? Who?"
"Lu Yiming."
Lu Zhiqiang immediately looked like he was screwed.
"he?"
Lu Yiming's reputation in the industry is now very well-known. Not only did he directly criticize L Company and Boss Liu, he also announced a high-profile investment of 10 billion to enter the chip industry, making him the talk of the town.
What puzzled Lu Zhiqiang was that he thought about it for a long time but still couldn't figure out why Lu Yiming was targeting him.
After all, the two parties' businesses did not overlap at all, unlike Company L, which was also a competitor in the personal computer market.
Lu Zhiqiang said angrily: "What's wrong with this guy? I didn't provoke him, why is he taking his anger out on me?"
Guo Guangchang quickly tried to calm her down, saying, "Don't get excited. There might be some misunderstanding here."
"Misunderstanding!"
Lu Zhiqiang couldn't accept the idea of misunderstanding, and cursed: "I have tried so many ways and spent so much money for this Zhonghai project. But Lu Yiming came here quietly to intercept it. Does he really take me, a senior in the business world, seriously?"
As the saying goes, blocking someone's path to wealth is like killing their parents. A large project worth hundreds of millions of dollars was taken by someone else first. This vengeance is even greater than digging up one's ancestors' graves. It would be strange if Lu Zhiqiang could swallow this.
Moreover, because of the bombardment of Boss Liu before, Lu Zhiqiang already disliked Lu Yiming, the "unruly" business rookie. Now that Lu Yiming took the initiative to provoke him, it was even more impossible for him to stop.
After all, Guo Guangchang and Lu Yiming had a pretty good relationship, and Guo Guangchang felt that based on his understanding of Lu Yiming, Lu Yiming didn't seem to have taken the initiative to provoke anyone. He also wanted to be a peacemaker here to leave a good impression on both sides, so he said, "Really, don't have preconceived ideas. Lu Yiming and I have some friendship, I'll go and ask for you what's going on, okay?"
Although Lu Zhiqiang was very unhappy, Guo Guangchang had already said so much, so he couldn't just go his own way, so he said: "He'd better give me a reasonable explanation!"
