Chapter 690: The Dish-Washing Immortal
"How can you be so boring? I don't know what Xiaoxue likes about you."
Su Zhenge couldn't help but complain about Lu Yiming's directness.
Lu Yiming smiled and said, "I'm just more straightforward with men, but I'm still very interesting to women."
Su Zhenge was too lazy to talk nonsense with Lu Yiming, so he got straight to the point and said, "Today I want to talk to you about the filming of Resident Evil 2. Fortunately, you had the foresight to buy out the copyright for the rest of the movie."
Since "Resident Evil 1" was a box office success, according to Hollywood's nature, the filming of "Resident Evil 2" was naturally put on the agenda.
Lu Yiming had been mentally prepared for the sequel, so he didn't understand why Su Zhenge suddenly said this, so he asked, "What happened?"
Su Zhenge complained: "It's because the Japanese are dishonest. They want to take back the movie copyright and make it themselves. They simply treat us as fools. If we hadn't made "Resident Evil" and it was a huge success, how could they be where they are today ? Now they are actually thinking of picking peaches. They really want to take all the good things."
When Lu Yiming heard about this, he didn't take it to heart at all. He just said, "No matter what they do, just keep filming and making money. Anyway, the copyright of the movie is in our hands now, so we are not afraid of a lawsuit."
"Well, I feel relieved when you say that. Indeed, the copyright is in our hands. Even if the lawsuit goes to the ends of the earth, we will definitely win."
Su Zhenge's heart immediately calmed down, and he turned to ask, "What about you? What's the matter with you coming to the United States this time? You are really bold. You dare to come to the United States in such a situation. Aren't you afraid that someone will suddenly attack you?"
Lu Yiming said: "So don't you see that I have two bodyguards around me at all times?"
He looked around and found that there was no one else, so he said, "I came to the United States this time to buy some things."
He pulled out a list and said, "That's it. Take a look, can you get some for me?"
After reading the equipment list that Lu Yiming brought out, Su Zhenge was shocked: "Fuck, all the items on here are in the prohibited sales catalog. Although it's not a deal that will get you killed, once the truth is revealed, there will definitely be no good consequences."
After all, he is Shi Qingxue's uncle. If there is such a relationship, it is better than entrusting everything to Epstein. After all, eggs should not be put in the same basket.
However, Su Zhenge's answer made Lu Yiming feel a little disappointed: "Hey, it's not that I don't want to help, I can't get any of the things above."
However, Lu Yiming was not going to let Su Zhenge off easily because of his answer. Instead, he asked with a smile, "Everything depends on human effort. You are Shi Qingxue's uncle, so we are a family. How can a family not help each other?"
Su Zhenge: “…”
My god, why do I feel more and more like I have fallen into a big pit?
If I had known earlier, why would I have asked you to come for hotpot?!
In fact, Lu Yiming also knew that Su Zhenge and his people were cautious in making a living in the United States, and it was unlikely that they would come into contact with core things, so he had no intention of forcing the Su family into a desperate situation.
"Okay, it seems like this is indeed a bit difficult. Do you know anyone who can develop photolithography machines?"
Just now it was about the sale of contraband, which could potentially result in loss of life, but when the topic changed to lithography machine talents, Su Zhenge breathed a sigh of relief.
"I heard before that you were planning to develop a photolithography machine. It seems that you are really serious about it."
At this time, the lithography machine was still dominated by the island country. The once popular lithography machine companies in the United States were closed down or bankrupt, and there seemed to be no successor.
But after all, the United States was once the dominant player in photolithography, and its foundation in this area is far beyond that of Xia. Even some bankrupt photolithography companies are very valuable to Lu Yiming - for example, many of their remaining instruments and equipment are good things that Xia can't buy with money.
"I'm going to say something disheartening. Although you are very enthusiastic about lithography machines, do you have the relevant technical reserves?"
Lu Yiming smiled and said, "That's precisely why I'm looking for it. I want to find a group of people who know how to work with photolithography machines to form a research and development team."
Suddenly, a voice interrupted the conversation between the two and startled Lu Yiming.
"Excuse me, please excuse me..."
Lu Yiming and Su Zhenge both turned their heads to look at the source of the sound and found that it was a waiter in employee uniform. Su Zhenge frowned and asked unhappily, "What are you doing? Just serve the food."
Although they are all Xia people, as the saying goes, people are divided into different classes and there are different kinds of meat. The Xia people living in the United States are also divided into different grades and classes. In addition, internal fighting, as a tradition of Xia, was naturally brought over and carried forward.
Therefore, although they were both Xia people, Su Zhenge did not have a good face towards the waiter.
Lu Yiming waved his hand to stop Su Zhenge. Seeing that the waiter didn't have anything in his hand, he quietly put the list away and asked, "Hello, what can I do for you?"
The waiter introduced himself and said, "Hello, my name is Tang Jijun. I'm doing RF chip research and was just laid off by Langxun two weeks ago."
Upon hearing this, Lu Yiming couldn't help but tease, "The United States is indeed full of talents. Even the waiters in the restaurant are engaged in radio frequency chip research."
Of course, this was a joke. He then asked, "Why don't you return to China? Xiaguo is developing rapidly and is in great need of talent. As long as you have real skills, you will definitely get a decent job when you return."
Tang Jijun smiled bitterly and said, "I feel ashamed. My family spent so much effort to send me abroad to study. I studied for a bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree here, and stayed here to work after graduation. Now I'm laid off. It would be too embarrassing to go back. I would rather wash dishes in a Chinese restaurant and wait for the economy to pick up."
Tang Jijun spoke calmly, although he felt a sense of sympathy. What he didn't know was that the young man in front of him was the arsonist who set off the financial crisis in the United States.
After listening to Tang Jijun's experience, Lu Yiming couldn't help but laugh and said, "I didn't expect that I would meet a doctoral-level talent in wireless communications just by eating hot pot. This is really outrageous."
But the reality is so unreasonable. No matter you are a master or a doctor, you have to wash dishes well.
It was not uncommon in the United States at that time for people like Tang Jijun who originally had assets worth hundreds of thousands of dollars but lost them all in the stock market crash.
Between 2001 and 2002, those once prosperous IT companies were laying off employees like crazy, and many companies with 90,000 employees were reduced to 30,000. During these two years, many companies even banned business trips, and those who could use teleconferencing were not allowed to fly or stay in hotels.
It is common to see project managers and product managers in large IT companies folding trousers in clothing stores after being laid off, or picking up cans on the streets at night.
Tang Jijun was also unlucky. His technical skills were among the best in the company, but unfortunately it was useless.
Whenever a company needs to lay off employees, minorities like him are often the first to be abandoned, especially the Chinese.
Because Chinese people are used to swallowing their anger and won't make a fuss, unlike those black uncles who discriminate against Chinese people all day long and then shout that others discriminate against them.
It was obvious that Tang Jijun didn't want to stay in the restaurant and wash dishes anymore, so he had to come up and interrupt, and then use his academic qualifications and resume to attract Lu Yiming's attention.
Lu Yiming also saw through his thoughts. Although there is no direct connection between RF chips and lithography machines, Maomao Mobile still lacks high-tech talents. It is not impossible to bring Tang Jijun back to China.
In short, the current Xia Kingdom is undergoing a massive construction, and its economic and technological policies are very relaxed, so the demand for talent is very high.
"Um, Tang Jijun, right?"
Lu Yiming asked: "I happen to have a job that is very suitable for you. I wonder if you are willing to return to China with me?"
Tang Jijun showed a sunny smile: "As long as the money is enough, I have no problem going to the moon to farm."
Lu Yiming admired people like this who were greedy for money. At least they were much better than those idiots and idiots who would rather sneak into the United States to wash dishes than work hard in their own country.
"As long as you have good skills, I will definitely be able to give you a satisfactory salary. I have many people with annual salaries of one million."
Although there was no way to verify whether what Lu Yiming said was true or false, and he was inclined to think that Lu Yiming was bragging, Tang Jijun didn't care.
"My skills are definitely worthy of your treatment."
"Then it's a perfect match, Dr. Tang. Welcome to join us."
Lu Yiming took the initiative to extend his hand: "Let me introduce myself, my name is Lu Yiming."
"What? You are Lu Yiming?"
Tang Jijun's expression suddenly became very interesting, first he was surprised and stunned, then he was unbelievable, and finally he was extremely happy.
"Nice to meet you! I've studied all your investments and I'm a fan of yours!"
If the person in front of you is the richest man in Asia, then there is no problem at all if he says that he has a group of people with an annual salary of one million!
Tang Jijun felt that he was really lucky. With a bold attempt, he actually met Lu Yiming, the richest man in Asia who has been in the spotlight recently.
"Mr. Lu, I have another friend named Zhang Xiao, who used to work in Motorola's mobile department, also engaged in radio frequency chips, but has now been laid off. His ability is not inferior to mine. Do you still need anyone?"
Lu Yiming was delighted and said quickly, "Of course we need them. If you have talents in this field, please call as many as possible to me! I don't care if they are from Xia Country or foreigners. As long as they are willing to work in Xia Country and have real skills, I will recruit them! The more the better!"
The domestic mobile phone industry is about to take off, so Lu Yiming naturally plans to get involved.
But companies in Xia country like to engage in price wars, and the competition is too fierce. Without core technology, it is impossible to make any money by making mobile phones. So Lu Yiming plans to start with some key mobile phone components so as to make a profit.
Of course, while making money, the most important thing is to continue to accumulate technology and experience to prepare for the subsequent era of smartphones.
After eating hot pot, it was already late at night. Lu Yiming left his business card to Tang Jijun and said, "If you find a good person, call me and we can go back to China together."
"good."
Tang Jijun put away the business card and continued to work.
Although he couldn't show anything on the surface, he was actually very excited inside.
Being noticed by the richest man in Asia, won’t your future life be wonderful?
After cleaning up the restaurant, it was already past eleven o'clock in the evening. The streets were deserted. Tang Jijun touched the pistol in his left pocket, and his fear was slightly relieved. He put on his coat and hat and walked towards his residence.
Fortunately, his residence was not too far from here, and it would only take about 20 minutes to walk there, or 10 minutes if he ran a little faster. As long as he made sure he didn't run into those drunkards and drug addicts, it would be fine.
He walked in a hurry, and when he was about to reach his residence, he saw an acquaintance at the door of a pub at the intersection.
It was Zhang Xiao whom he had just mentioned to Lu Yiming.
At this time, Zhang Xiao was sitting on a bench at the entrance of the community smoking.
It was the middle of the night and he was the only person on the entire street. From a distance he looked like a flashing red dot. The scene was really scary.
There was a pile of cigarette butts on the ground.
He didn't dare go home, he didn't know how to face his wife and daughter. He used his credit card to overdraw stocks, but it was wiped out within a day. Now he is in debt of $100,000 and was fired by Motorola, which was on the verge of bankruptcy due to the failure of the Iridium project.
If he cannot repay the loan, the house he bought now will soon be taken away by the bank, and then the whole family will end up on the streets.
When the last cigarette butt was under his feet, he prepared to go home to pack his bags and sell his property, perhaps he could still afford three plane tickets and bring his wife and daughter back home.
Suddenly, he felt someone tapping his shoulder and he pulled out his gun reflexively.
When he saw who was coming, the expression on his face suddenly relaxed.
"It's you, off work?"
Tang Jijun pushed the gun barrel away with his hand and cursed, "Damn it, you almost shot me. What are you doing here in the middle of the night instead of going home? Are you still worried about what happened this morning?"
Zhang Xiao took off the safety, put the gun back in his pocket, sighed, and said, "Yeah, I originally thought that I could use my credit card to cover the money I lost from stock trading, and then pay it back slowly with my salary. I didn't expect that it would rain on top of me. To be honest, I want to die now."
Tang Jijun said, "If you die, I won't even have anyone to talk to here. Besides, won't I be laid off too? You're already in your forties, and you keep saying death, death, death all the time. You already have a wife and children. This is too irresponsible."
Then, his tone changed and he said, "Guess who I met in the hot pot restaurant today?"
Zhang Xiao said unhappily: "How should I know?"
Tang Jijun did not keep the secret, but said: "Lu Yiming, the new richest man in Asia, Lu Yiming."
"Lu Yiming?"
Zhang Xiao was indeed a little surprised when he heard the name, but he immediately regained his composure: "So what?"
Tang Jijun said: "I have already negotiated with him. I will go back to China to work in his company. The salary is not bad."
"oh?"
Zhang Xiao suddenly raised his head and looked at Tang Jijun for several seconds, as if he suddenly didn't recognize him.
Then he said, “Congratulations.”
To be honest, he was really envious. Lu Yiming had always been generous, which was confirmed by all the reports about him. It was indeed enviable that Tang Jijun could join Lu Yiming's team.
Zhang Xiao felt even more depressed when he thought about his good friends who washed dishes taking off again.
However, Tang Jijun smiled and put his arm around Zhang Xiao's shoulders, saying, "I have recommended you to Mr. Lu, and he said that he will accept anyone who is talented. Come with me to meet him tomorrow."
"What? Me?"
Zhang Xiao was shocked. He really didn't expect that such a good thing like pie in the sky would actually happen to him one day.
"Yes, as long as he recognizes you, the treatment will definitely be good. Then we can go back to China and start over. You said you are hanging out with the richest man in Asia, so a debt of only $100,000 is nothing."
Zhang Xiao still felt unbelievable and asked, "Are you sure? Are you telling the truth? Are you lying to me?"
Tang Jijun took out Lu Yiming's business card and said, "Look, this is his business card. Why would I lie to you?"
Zhang Xiao looked at the gold-plated business card in Tang Jijun's hand and widened his eyes: "Is it really Lu Yiming's call? Brother, you are really my brother!"
Tang Jijun laughed and said, "Okay, go back to sleep. I'm exhausted. Come to my place tomorrow morning and I'll take you to see Mr. Lu."
"good."
The next morning, Tang Jijun took Zhang Xiao to find Lu Yiming.
Zhang Xiao seemed rather reserved, especially when facing the young wealthy man Lu Yiming, which made him feel a little ashamed.
Others are so young, yet so successful.
I've been working abroad for so many years, but now I've lost my job and am even heavily in debt. The comparison is like the difference between heaven and hell.
Lu Yiming was very polite to Zhang Xiao. After all, he was able to develop radio frequency chips, which made him a top talent in the communications field.
The reason why Motorola laid off employees was not because of Zhang Xiao’s lack of technical ability, but because there was something wrong with Motorola’s own business strategy.
Tang Jijun said, "Boss Lu, I brought someone to you. He's working on radio frequency chips. Zhang Xiao, a senior engineer."
Lu Yiming took the initiative to extend his right hand and said, "Hello."
Zhang Xiao excitedly shook hands with Lu Yiming and bowed repeatedly: "Hello, Mr. Lu, I have heard of you for a long time."
Lu Yiming didn't waste any words and said directly: "Are you willing to return to China and work with me? I guarantee you will be satisfied with the treatment."
The current employment environment in the United States is really bad, especially for him who is Chinese. If he stays in the United States, let alone paying off the debt, it is estimated that the whole family will have trouble even eating.
In comparison, returning to China and working with Lu Yiming is an opportunity that I have been longing for.
"certainly."
