Chapter 687: Backdoor
Lu Yiming's slogan made Wang Xing's blood boil. He forgot about the complaints from the Changqing Institute of Optics and Mechanics and could not wait to ask Lu Yiming, "Really? That's great! Is there anything I can help with?"
Lu Yiming's bold words are here. As long as this lithography machine can be built, it will definitely be the best in the world. What else is there to say? Just build it and it's over.
Are you talking about the Changqing Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics?
What is Changqing Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics?
Never heard of it.
Facing Wang Xing's self-recommendation, Lu Yiming didn't dare to make too much trouble, so he said tactfully: "I can't develop the lithography machine by myself. This requires the integration of the resources of the entire industry. There are too many technologies that need to be broken through, and too many problems that require public relations. So it not only requires a huge amount of funds, but also a vast number of talents. And my ultimate goal is not just the lithography machine, but to establish a semiconductor industry chain belonging to our Xia country and create top-level chips with complete independent intellectual property rights. This is not a matter of one or two days, or even one or two years. Maybe ten or twenty years."
Wang Xing was moved by Lu Yiming's bold words.
The layman watches the excitement, while the expert watches the details. Only people like him in the industry know how difficult it is.
Of course, the most important thing is the wind direction. After all, Xia is not a capitalist country.
No matter how great one's personal ideals are, reality is always harsh.
Theoretically, even a clerk in a small unit can block the business of the richest man.
It’s just so awesome.
Therefore, even though Lu Yiming has ideals and funds, it is not 100% smooth sailing. There are many ways that are not known to outsiders.
Wang Xing would definitely not say these things. After all, Lu Yiming was the only capitalist willing to do this. How could he possibly discourage Lu Yiming's enthusiasm?
At the same time, he made up his mind that as long as Lu Yiming needed it, he would do his best to provide help in this regard.
After all, he is an academician of the two academies, his status is there, and so is his network of relationships.
Lu Yiming didn't know what Wang Xing was thinking, so he just continued, "To put it bluntly, chip manufacturing is the processing of silicon crystals. High-purity special gases or reagents are used in the cleaning process, targets are used in the deposition process, photoresists are used in the gluing process, masks are used in the exposure process, high-purity reagents are used in the development and etching process, precursors and targets are used in the thin film growth process, and polishing liquid and polishing pads are used in the polishing process. We have to make breakthroughs in every link and every technology in advance. So I need a lot of talents."
Wang Xing took the opportunity to volunteer, "No wonder you want to set up a trade union. You want to coordinate the industrial chain? Leave this matter to me. I, an old man, still have some face in the industry. I will write a detailed report and submit it, and ask the country to support it in terms of policies."
Hearing what Wang Xing said, Lu Yiming was overjoyed and said immediately: "Mr. Wang, it would be great if you could speak up! This way I will have more confidence in doing these things and will have a better chance of success! I have no say in policy matters, that's something the big guys should consider, but if money is needed, I'm willing to be an angel investor for the entire industry."
“Angel investors across the industry?”
Although Wang Xing had full faith in Lu Yiming's determination, he was still shocked by his bold words.
"Do you know how much money this costs? Do you know how many industries and types of work are involved in this industrial chain?"
Lu Yiming shook his head very honestly and admitted, "I don't know."
Without waiting for Wang Xing to speak, Lu Yiming continued, "It could be tens of billions, it could be hundreds of billions, it doesn't matter, I'll pay as much as I can. If I don't do it now, I may not be able to make it even if I spend trillions in the future. I feel that God brought me to this world just to do this. If I can't do it, I'll feel like I came to this world in vain."
Although Wang Xing was moved to tears by Lu Yiming's bold words, he was amused by what Lu Yiming said: "Hundreds of billions, do you have that much money? Although you are now the richest man in Asia, I saw in the news reports that your liquid funds are not that much."
Lu Yiming grinned slightly and said confidently, "I can still take out 40 to 50 billion in cash. In a few years, I will be able to take out more than 100 billion, so Mr. Wang doesn't have to worry about my wallet."
In a few years?
Definitely over 100 billion?
In other words, you only make money and never lose money?
Which businessman dares to say such a thing?
I guess it’s only Lu Yiming.
The determination and perseverance in the eyes of this young man who was less than 20 years old, as well as his idealistic self-confidence, made Wang Xing feel like he was seeing himself when he was young. At that time, he also firmly believed that he could do anything.
It’s great that there are still young people like this nowadays.
Do you know why the people who save the world in TV shows, movies and even cartoons are always teenagers?
"Okay, okay, now that you've said that, I'd be petty if I didn't try my best."
Wang Xing laughed heartily: "I have already reached retirement age, and I have been thinking about this problem in the past few years. But now I suddenly want to go crazy with you again. I want to see when this lithography machine can be made under your promotion! If I can see the emergence of a purely domestic lithography machine in my lifetime, then even if I die, I can proudly report my work to him!"
At the end of his speech, Wang Xing's laughter gradually faded, tears flowed from his eyes, and his voice became a little sobbing.
"We will not let him down. I hope his ideal of a prosperous world can be realized in the hands of your generation!"
Lu Yiming was touched by Wang Xing's words. People of Wang Xing's age have suffered the hardships of three or four generations, ensuring that the new regime will not be bullied by outsiders and giving all citizens the opportunity to choose to live with dignity. They have worked hard and devoted themselves to their work, but they are always worried about what they have not done well and whether they can do better. They are idealists and great warriors!
"Don't worry, once the sun rises at eight or nine o'clock, it will shine on the whole world."
Wang Xing, who will be 90 years old in a few years, seemed to be decades younger after hearing what Lu Yiming said. He was full of energy: "It's time for me to move my old bones, so that I won't be outdone by younger people like you at my age."
Lu Yiming smiled and said, "Mr. Wang, look at what you said. What's the saying? Revolutionaries are always young. You are still young."
"Hahaha, kid, you just can't talk. Chatting with you is such a pleasure. When you're free, come over and sit with me more often."
Wang Xing now likes Lu Yiming from the bottom of his heart, and can even be said to admire him highly. Therefore, he decided to use all his connections to help Lu Yiming complete this business.
In fact, this is not only Lu Yiming's career, but also Wang Xing's career and the career of the entire country.
Wang Xing's power is not comparable to that of ordinary people. As the "Father of Optics" of Xia Country, he has many students and former officials in politics, academia and industry, and his influence is not insignificant. If he tries his best to promote Lu Yiming, the effect will be absolutely terrifying.
With just one word, he could easily accomplish something that even Lu Yiming couldn't do.
With his presence, the domestic optical industry, which is currently in a fragmented state, will surely be able to be quickly integrated and used by Lu Yiming.
That’s enough talk. At Wang Xing’s age, he still needs more rest, not to mention the ups and downs of emotions he just experienced.
Lu Yiming said: "Mr. Wang, we are going back soon. If I have time, I will definitely come to see you often. Don't be anxious. Leave the work to us young people. We still need your valuable advice. When our domestic lithography machine is successfully launched, I will invite you to come and cut the ribbon!"
"Okay, okay. I will. I will!"
Wang Xing waved at Lu Yiming and watched him disappear at the end of the road.
Lu Yiming and Wang Hongsheng walked side by side on the tree-lined avenue of Xiake Institute, which was full of sycamore trees. Wang Hongsheng was also a little moved by what Lu Yiming had just said.
"You little guy, you just boasted too much. Where can you get hundreds of billions or even trillions? Did you rob the treasury of the United States?"
Lu Yiming smiled and said, "That's not the case, but it's almost the same. There is a lot of money here, all earned from the financial market of the United States. I think there is a saying that makes sense, that is, only when the money is spent and put into practical use, it belongs to me, otherwise it is just a pile of waste paper."
After hearing this, Wang Hongsheng immediately teased, "You, it's a miracle that the FBI hasn't sent anyone to assassinate you yet."
Lu Yiming teased, "Principal Wang, please don't curse me, or I'll shoot myself in the back eight times and you'll be a suspect."
"Hahaha."
Later that day, the group arrived at the Capital Airport, planning to take Lu Yiming's private plane back to Zhonghai.
Compared to the time they came, there were a few more people on the way back, Bao Zijun and his two disciples, Shi Weiping and Tai Jue. They were all recruited by Lu Yiming to Poxiao Optics.
Tai Jue was a little reluctant to leave the capital where she had lived for many years, but then her eyes were attracted by Lu Yiming's private plane. She quietly pulled Shi Weiping's sleeve, looked up at the big guy in front of her, and exclaimed in a low voice: "Oh my God, it's Mr. Lu's private plane. I have only seen private planes in newspapers before."
Shi Weiping was also excited and said with some longing: "I want a private jet too, but I don't know if we can afford it in this lifetime."
Tai Jue said very seriously: "Brother, Mr. Lu seems to have offered us an annual salary of 200,000. The price of this plane seems to have been mentioned in the newspaper, which is 30 million US dollars. If we work for 1,200 years without eating or drinking, we can afford it. Of course, we can't allow for inflation, otherwise it will probably take 1,500 years."
Shi Weiping suddenly felt a sense of despair and said, "Forget it, let's not think about it."
An annual salary of 200,000 yuan is the best in the country in this era, and it is the top salary for scientific researchers. If you still have to go without food and drink for more than a thousand years, what else can you think of?
Who the hell can work for 1,200 years without eating or drinking?
All the social animals in heaven would shed bitter tears after hearing this.
"Forget it, what does a private jet have to do with a research dog like me? I don't even have a car of my own right now."
Shi Weiping coughed lightly and said to Tai Jue, "Junior sister, a private jet is actually nothing special. If we need it, we can just book a plane ticket."
Tai Jue saw Shi Weiping change his stance in the blink of an eye, and immediately rolled his eyes: "Brother, that's not what you said just now."
Shi Weiping waved his hand and said, "That's not important."
Over there, Lu Yiming shouted, "Get on the plane."
Shi Weiping and Tai Jue quickly ran towards the plane and caught up with the main force.
The private jet doesn't have a lot of space, and it's already full with so many people sitting in it.
Most of these people were riding on a private jet for the first time and were very curious about the things inside. At the same time, they were also sighing in their hearts how good it was to be rich.
On the plane, Wang Hongsheng said to Lu Yiming, "You said something very good to Mr. Wang. Why don't you give a lecture after we return to school to report the results of this trip and encourage these students. Many students have begun to relax themselves. Not only do they not study hard, but they have also acquired many bad habits. The school is also racking its brains for this. You are like the sun at eight or nine o'clock in the morning. All hope rests on you. Don't become a lost generation."
This time, Lu Yiming did not refuse, but agreed and said, "Okay, you arrange a time, and I can report to you."
Lu Yiming finally agreed, which made Wang Hongsheng very happy. He believed that with Lu Yiming as a positive role model, some students would be able to turn back and make the hard-working students work harder.
It was already evening when we returned to Zhonghai. The bus arranged by Lu Yiming was waiting outside the airport. As soon as we got off the plane, we took the bus to the five-star hotel we had booked.
In the hotel lobby, Lu Yiming said to everyone, "Everyone, please stay here tonight . I will send someone to take you to see houses tomorrow morning. I have arranged houses for you, one for each of you. I have also purchased the Santana sedans for you to travel with."
Although Lu Yiming had promised to give away houses and cars in the contract, everyone was very excited now that they were actually getting them.
He was given a house in China Overseas and a Santana car, and his annual salary was over 100,000 yuan. This is a typical portrayal of "there is a golden house in books".
When Lu Yiming returned to the Lu Family Garden, it was already ten o'clock in the evening. The lights were still on in the living room, and Shi Qingxue was curled up on the sofa watching TV.
Hearing the noise outside, Shi Qingxue quickly put on her slippers and ran out. When she saw Lu Yiming coming in, she threw herself on him, hugged his neck, and said happily, "You're back."
Lu Yiming held Shi Qingxue's hips with both hands, kissed her on the lips, and said, "Why aren't you asleep yet so late?"
"Waiting for you."
Shi Qingxue said with a smile.
Lu Yiming's hand touched something smooth, and his eyebrows ?"
Shi Qingxue's pretty face turned slightly red and she said, "I washed it."
"After washing, why are you still wearing stockings?"
"I washed them and changed them to new ones. Wearing stockings makes me feel safe."
"A sense of security? Impossible. Wearing stockings is very dangerous."
Lu Yiming couldn't help but lick his lips, and walked into the house with Shi Qingxue in his arms. A certain part of his body gradually became prominent, and Shi Qingxue could feel it through the stockings.
Shi Qingxue's face suddenly turned red all the way to her neck, but her arms around Lu Yiming's neck tightened.
"No... No... Stockings wrapped around legs should give you a sense of security, okay? I'm used to it."
This is not a lie. Shi Qingxue wears stockings every day now, no matter whether she is wearing a skirt or pants outside.
There is a whole drawer of various stockings in the closet.
Shi Qingxue asked, "Have you eaten? Do you want me to make you some fried rice?"
Lu Yiming threw Shi Qingxue directly on the sofa and threw her down with a smile: "Why are you still eating? Eating you is enough."
The next day, Wang Hongsheng couldn't wait to report through the school radio that Lu Yiming would be giving a speech in the school auditorium three nights later.
When the students heard that Lu Yiming was going to give a speech, they became extremely excited.
"Lu Yiming is going to give a speech. I wonder what he will say? I have to go and listen."
"Is Lu Yiming going to reveal the secret code of his wealth? I want to become a millionaire."
Ever since the news was announced, people in every corner of the school have been discussing Lu Yiming's speech.
In the school forum, topics about Lu Yiming's speech can be seen everywhere, and everyone is guessing the theme of Lu Yiming's speech.
The school was somewhat surprised to find that Lu Yiming's speech was so popular, and quickly discussed countermeasures.
Finally, the school decided to distribute tickets, offering a total of 1,000 places, because the auditorium only has 1,000 seats.
All of a sudden, the competition for these 1,000 places started in the school.
After school at noon, Shi Qingxue had just walked out of the classroom when Sun Xiaoxia and Liu Huijun caught up with her.
"Shi Qingxue."
Shi Qingxue turned around and asked, "What's wrong?"
Sun Xiaoxia asked, "Shi Qingxue, Lu Yiming will be giving a speech in the auditorium in a few days. I just heard that they still need tickets, but there are only a thousand tickets. Can you help me get one? I want to go."
Liu Huijun said: "The school intends to give it to those students with excellent grades and outstanding academic performance. It will definitely not be our turn by then, so we will just go through the back door, hehe."
Shi Qingxue: “…”
