Chapter 382 The real purpose!
Shan Ji said helplessly: "Cousin, I know I can't go on like this, but what can I do?"
"People like us will probably never have any contact with someone like Wei Longhao in our lifetime."
After a pause, he continued, "As for Chen Haonan, after all, he was our brother who cut off the chicken head and burned yellow paper together. We have a deep relationship, so even if he has some minor flaws, it's not a big deal."
Ke Zhihua still shook his head and said, "Solutions are invented by people. Now that Wei Longhao has come to Taiwan, maybe there will be a solution."
"But I think Chen Haonan has some bad intentions. You must be careful."
After he finished speaking, Ke Zhihua was about to turn around and leave when he suddenly slapped his forehead and thought of something. He said, "Oh, by the way, let's go to karaoke tonight. I'll treat you guys. It's like a welcoming party for you."
The underworld of Taiwan, which had been relatively quiet, immediately became boiling with the arrival of Lin Zehao, and some ambitious people began to stir.
At this moment, in a villa in Xinyi District.
After careful inspection, the security team finally made the layout.
Lin Zehao was sitting on the leather sofa in the living room, receiving a guest who had just returned to Taiwan from the United States.
Li Wenbin was accompanying them, while Yang Chengrong took a team of people out to do some work.
At this time, A Mai walked slowly forward to Lin Zehao's side and whispered respectfully: "Brother Hao, a total of five societies have sent messages and want to welcome you."
"In addition, Yang Dengkui has sent a gift... which is waiting for you in the lounge."
Hearing A Mai's strange words, Lin Zehao raised his beautiful eyebrows and said, "I've turned down all the social events. I just said I'm tired from the journey."
"We'll talk about the gift later."
Amai nodded and retreated silently.
Zhang Zhongmou, who was wearing a dark blue suit and had a head full of white hair, put down his coffee and asked, "I heard that Mr. Lin is interested in investing in the semiconductor industry?"
The main reason why Lin Zehao rushed to Taiwan so quickly was because of this old man.
At the beginning, when the other party was still working in the United States, he used his connections to grasp the other party's specific whereabouts.
Zhang Zhongmou had just returned to Taiwan when Lin Zehao received the news and immediately followed.
If you ask why Lin Zehao did this, the reason is very simple. Anyone who controls the direction of the future will not allow such a company that lays golden eggs to slip away from his hands if conditions and strength permit.
Most ordinary people may not have any impression of the name Zhang Zhongmou, but if you talk about the company he founded, it is estimated that more than 80% of people should have heard of it.
Because the company he founded is called TSMC.
If Lin Zehao was not strong enough, he would never dare to take on such a business. But now that he happened to catch up with this opportunity, he naturally had to try his best!
As long as we can occupy a place, it will bring countless benefits to the future industrial layout!
Even your social status will be greatly improved!
"Of course, I am always very interested in businesses that can change the future."
"I think you also need a strong investor who will stand firmly on your side, right?"
Lin Zehao was of course aware of his own advantages and made a promise immediately.
Family members know their own business. When it comes to semiconductors, let alone him, even if all the employees of Hutchison are included, they are still completely clueless.
However, Lin Zehao knew the general direction of the future and only needed to firmly support Zhang Zhongmou.
Most of the time, bosses don’t need to have professional skills, they just need to know how to use people.
Otherwise, Lin Zehao would have been exhausted long ago after investing in so many industries.
Zhang Zhongmou was silent for a while. On the surface, he still looked indifferent, but a huge wave had already been stirred in his heart.
First of all, although his return to Taiwan from America was not a secret operation, few people knew his real purpose.
On the surface, he came back only at the invitation of Sun Yunxuan to serve as the dean of the Formosa Industrial Research Institute.
Not many people know about setting up a semiconductor company.
And those who know the inside story are all close people!
Mr. Lin from Hong Kong Island is naturally not included in this list!
But, he just knew it!
Even if he racked his brains, Zhang Zhongmou couldn't figure out who leaked this matter, and whether it was intentional or unintentional.
Although the other party didn't say a word about this matter, Zhang Zhongmou still felt cold all over and his heart was chilled!
What does this situation indicate?
This shows that this man named Lin Zehao has connections and great influence!
Judging from the behavior of his men, they don't seem like serious businessmen.
Zhang Zhongmou has lived in the United States for many years, from college until now, so he is very familiar with the place.
He felt the shadow of the mafia from Lin Zehao.
In this way, he didn't dare to say no easily.
When discussing business with a serious businessman, it doesn’t matter whether it succeeds or not.
However, if he rashly refused to do business with someone like Lin Zehao, no one knew what would happen, so he didn't dare to take the risk!
More importantly, Zhang Zhongmou really needs a strong investor who will stand on his side unconditionally.
To be precise, founders of technology companies around the world all have concerns in this regard.
There are definitely many cases where company founders are kicked out by capital.
"Mr. Lin, I don't know if you know anything about the semiconductor industry. If you don't mind, I can give you a brief introduction."
In response to Zhang Zhongmou's words, Lin Zehao smiled and made a gesture of invitation.
Zhang Zhongmou cleared his throat and said, "No one in the IC industry today talks about foundry anymore. All ICs are made in-house, whether it's Intel or anyone else."
"I think this is a strategy that completely wastes resources. It would be better to separate IC design from IC manufacturing, and separate IC branding from IC design and IC manufacturing."
"This way, it is a win-win situation for both the brand itself and the company responsible for manufacturing."
After a pause, seeing that Lin Zehao had no intention of refutation, Zhang Zhongmou continued: "The brand itself saves complicated processes and high costs, and can focus on design and operation." "And the companies responsible for manufacturing can accumulate technology and expand their scale while making profits, and can also reduce costs."
"So, I want to establish the world's first IC foundry company. What do you think, Mr. Lin?"
It is no exaggeration to say that Zhang Zhongmou has been dealing with the semiconductor industry for almost half of his life. He dare not say that he is the person who knows semiconductors best in the world, but in terms of the Chinese community alone, he is definitely one of the few standing at the top.
Zhang Zhongmou studied at Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Stanford University in the United States.
After graduation, he joined Texas Instruments, where he worked as a semiconductor engineer in charge of wafer production.
In 1961, he was supported by the company to pursue a doctorate. Three years later, after graduating with a doctorate, he returned to Texas Instruments and served as general manager of the germanium transistor department, general manager of the silicon transistor department, and general manager of the integrated circuit department.
In 1972, he served as vice president and senior vice president of Texas Instruments, becoming one of the earliest Chinese to enter the top management of a large American company.
Now that he has returned to Formosa, he serves as the president of Formosa Industrial Research Institute.
It is no exaggeration to say that with this resume, he is very capable in the semiconductor industry.
This is also the reason why Lin Zehao must intercept Zhang Zhongmou.
The reason is simple: there is really no one else to replace him.
In response to Zhang Zhongmou's inquiry, Lin Zehao did not say anything, but stretched out his hand to Luo Tianhong beside him. The other party immediately understood and handed over the checkbook and pen.
He signed his name in a flamboyant manner without filling in the number. He just pushed it in front of Zhang Zhongmou and said, "I told you, I don't know much about this, but I think highly of you."
"This is a cheque from HSBC, you can fill in any number you like."
Over the years, Zhang Zhongmou has met many wealthy people, but no matter whether they are from America or here, none of them is as straightforward and domineering as Lin Zehao.
Zhang Zhongmou turned his eyes away from the check and said, "Mr. Lin, I appreciate your kindness, but I cannot accept this check."
"To be honest, the establishment of the company has almost been finalized. It is now confirmed that Formosa Industrial Research Institute and Philips of the Netherlands will jointly invest in it, and I will serve as the chairman and president."
Lin Zehao was not panicked at all. He narrowed his eyes and smiled, "It's almost settled, but it hasn't been finalized yet."
"I agree with Formosa Industrial Research Institute, but Philips of the Netherlands should go back to where it came from."
Lin Zehao knew that this so-called Formosa Industrial Research Institute, although appearing to be a private institution, was actually controlled by the Formosa Ministry of Economy. The person actually in power was Sun Yunxuan, who persuaded Zhang Zhongmou to return to China.
He definitely has no way of shaking this kind of government institution, which is located on someone else's territory.
However, Lin Zehao is still confident that he can replace Philips of the Netherlands.
Otherwise, why did he bring so many people to Formosa?
If Lin Zehao can’t even defeat these foreign devils in his own country, then he doesn’t deserve to be the leader of the Hongmen!
"My request is very simple. Kick Philips out and let me and Formosa Research Institute jointly invest in a semiconductor company. As for the other conditions, everything remains the same."
After Lin Zehao finished speaking, he picked up the Marlboro cigarettes on the table, took out a cigarette and put it in his mouth. Seeing this, Luo Tianhong, who was standing beside him, immediately took out his lighter and respectfully lit it for him.
As the smoke dissipated, Zhang Zhongmou's vision became a little blurry, and a look of disbelief appeared on his face, which had been shaking all the time.
In Zhang Zhongmou's opinion, Lin Zehao probably just wanted to be a small shareholder. He didn't expect that the other party's appetite was so big that he actually planned to kick Philips out!
This was completely beyond his expectations!
However, Zhang Zhongmou quickly calmed down. He was silent for a while and then said, "Mr. Lin, let's not talk about whether Philips can be kicked out, but investing in the semiconductor industry is not a small amount of money."
"And there must be a steady stream of follow-up investment to ensure R&D and production efficiency, all of which require money."
"Also, the reason why we are looking for Philips to cooperate is actually because we value their R&D capabilities. If we were just looking for an investor, it wouldn't be that difficult."
Although Zhang Zhongmou did not say it too bluntly, how could Lin Zehao not understand it? He simply felt that Zhang Zhongmou was not strong enough and wanted to persuade him to quit.
You know, when many companies are looking for investors, they actually don’t just want money, but they value the resources and channels that the other party has.
Take Apple for example. Lin Zehao knows how much money the company makes, but if you want to invest, I'm sorry, you will definitely be rejected.
First of all, what people are focusing on now is the European market. Investors with influence in Asia can provide no help to the development of Apple except money.
Therefore, simply giving money will not impress others at all.
Those who want to take over the whole world once they have money are just daydreaming.
When it comes to wealth, the group with a piece of cloth on their heads is second, who dares to say they are first?
Looking at all the times they have been waving their checkbooks and making a lot of noise, how many big things have they actually accomplished?
In other words, only some unimportant marginal assets will be sold to them.
Lin Zehao exhaled a puff of smoke and said, "Although I don't understand the semiconductor industry, I believe that besides Philips, there must be other companies that have R&D capabilities."
"Whether we can reach a consensus, with all due respect, is just a matter of how much money is spent."
"In a word, as long as you agree, I will kick Philips out. You don't need to step forward and be the bad guy."
Lin Zehao came to Taiwan with such a large mobilization force, it is absolutely necessary to acquire shares in TSMC!
If anyone dares to stand in his way, don't blame him for being cruel and ruthless!
Zhang Zhongmou let out a long sigh and said, "Mr. Lin, from a personal point of view, I actually hope that we can cooperate."
"However, I cannot make the decision on this matter alone. If you need it, I can introduce Sun Yunxuan to you."
"As long as he nods, the matter will be almost certain."
Lin Zehao knew Sun Yunxuan, the Minister of the Formosa Economic Department. The Formosa Industrial Research Institute was established under his instruction.
"No problem. Thank you, Mr. Zhang."
“However, please give this check to Mr. Zhang. It can be regarded as a gift for our first meeting.”
Hearing this, Zhang Zhongmou looked at Lin Zehao deeply, then picked up the pen beside him and wrote the number of one hundred thousand on the check.
(End of this chapter)
