Chapter 383 Which one?
Why didn't Zhang Zhongmou write any other numbers and just write 100,000?
This is of course a matter of taste.
The matter had not been done yet, so he naturally could not ask for a large sum of money. He also did not want to experience the consequences if he was rejected, so he wrote one hundred thousand, which was just right, not more, not less.
Lin Zehao naturally understood Zhang Zhongmou's thoughts and didn't say much.
Since he had received the money, Zhang Zhongmou could say a few more words. After organizing his words, he said, "Mr. Lin, I'm afraid you don't know that according to the established agreement, ASML, the company that provides us with lithography machines, is controlled by Philips behind the scenes."
ASML, called ASML in Taiwan and ASML in mainland China, decades later, friends who often play stocks will definitely have an impression of this company.
This is because, if it follows the established development route, ASML will be the undisputed number one in the high-end field of lithography machines!
Its market share of high-end lithography machines has reached an astonishing 100 percent!
It can be said that in a few decades, any company in the semiconductor field must establish a good relationship with ASML, otherwise, if others do not supply you, you will be wiped out.
Of course, at this moment, ASML was just a newly established startup company, far from having the strength of later generations. Although it had Philips' support, it was just a latecomer with no strengths in the lithography machine market.
You know, ASML currently has less than a hundred employees.
Currently, the only two Japanese companies that can come up with good results in the lithography machine market are Nikon and Canon.
As for America, there is none.
As a person who has experienced this, Lin Zehao is of course very clear about this. Since he dared to say that he would kick Philip out, he was naturally prepared.
"So what? ASML doesn't have any advantage in the lithography machine market right now. I think we should change suppliers."
"I think Nikon and Canon are both good partners."
Lin Zehao spoke calmly, which surprised Zhang Zhongmou a little. The fact that he could say this proved that he at least had some understanding of the semiconductor industry, and was definitely not the kind of person who acted on a whim.
"But Nikon and Canon's asking prices are relatively high, and our investment is limited. If we kick Philips out, the investment will reach a terrifying level..."
Zhang Zhongmou hesitated, and even his voice became weaker.
They were not unaware of ASML's shortcomings, but the other party's price was cheap enough, which was why Philips wanted to invest in Zhang Zhongmou.
In this way, ASML can practice and continuously improve its technical level in Zhang Zhongmou's newly established company.
For Zhang Zhongmou, the other party's supply price was cheap enough. From a certain perspective, it was killing two birds with one stone.
Otherwise, with the current level of maturity of ASML's technology, it would be a pipe dream to compete head-on with Nikon and Canon.
Technology can never be improved by just talking about it. Claiming to be far ahead is just a trick to deceive the masses.
"Horrible? How terrifying can it be?"
"Moreover, we are the purchasers, and the manufacturers should treat us as guests of honor."
"In this industry, we should try not to let one company dominate the market. We should buy from the company that has good products and reasonable prices."
Lin Zehao's words were very obscure, but he believed that with Zhang Zhongmou's intelligence, he would be able to understand.
Sure enough, after hearing these words, Zhang Zhongmou suddenly realized something. A layer of fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead and his face was full of fear.
By cooperating with Philips in investment, can they get rid of ASML's control in the future?
If I want to change suppliers, will the other party agree?
In this way, the two families are actually tied together. If they prosper together, it will be fine. But if the other party is not strong enough, then they will be finished together.
After figuring this out, Zhang Zhongmou immediately asked, "I wonder how much investment Mr. Lin can come up with?"
Lin Zehao still looked calm and composed, his dark eyes were so bright that people dared not look directly at him. He said, "I still say the same thing, you can name the price."
People are always selfish, even he is no exception.
Knowing that ASML will become an undisputed giant in the lithography machine industry in the future, he must kick the other party out.
Because only in this way, it is in line with Lin Zehao's interests at this moment!
No matter how valuable ASMOLE is, it has nothing to do with him!
What's more, now that Lin Zehao has intervened, it is still unknown whether ASMO can still stand at the top of this industry.
Although Lin Zehao really knew nothing about how to research and invent such high-tech things, he was a professional when it came to destruction.
No matter how great your future development potential is, if you just kill all your current scientific researchers, how can you talk about the future?
Of course, this method has serious side effects, and Lin Zehao will definitely not use it easily unless it is absolutely necessary.
Moreover, if ASML had not boarded the American ship, joined the EUV LLC alliance, and received technology support and sharing, its technology would never have developed so fast.
Lin Zehao clearly remembers that in 1997, the . Department of Energy and Intel took the lead in establishing the EUV LLC Alliance.
The other members of the alliance are all once-prominent giants, including Motorola, AMD, IBM, and the three major national laboratories in the United States. The only member missing is a lithography machine company.
This was because, at that time, there was indeed no lithography machine company in America that could produce anything. As for the dog, Japan, they did not want to feed it too much, lest it escape from the control of its master. Moreover, when the Japanese economic bubble was booming, they were waving the yen and clamoring to buy the entire America.
After comprehensive consideration, they chose ASML, which was established not too long ago.
Everyone in the world knows that there is no such thing as a free lunch, and America will naturally not be so kind.
You should know that ASML originally agreed to build a factory and a research and development center in the United States to meet all domestic production capacity needs in the United States, and also guaranteed that 55% of the parts would be purchased from American suppliers and subject to regular audits.
Regular review, this term seems very normal, and in fact everyone who understands it will understand it.
This basically means that America has almost complete control over this technology company from the Tulip Country.
This is also the fundamental reason why the United States was able to control ASML and prohibit the sale of lithography machines to China.
There is never anything perfect in the world. If you want to get something, you have to give something.
It is like this today, and it will be like this every day.
"Mr. Lin is really... generous..."
Zhang Zhongmou hesitated for a long time before he thought of a word to describe Lin Zehao's behavior.
He set a random price, not because he doubted the other party's financial strength, but because the semiconductor industry was really too expensive.
In his opinion, does Lin Zehao, who is similar to the mafia, really have such ability?
Zhang Zhongmou had just returned from America and was still unclear about many things, so he planned to go back and find out.
Afterwards, after the two exchanged a few pleasantries, he said goodbye.
Lin Zehao did not try to keep him and sent his younger brother to escort him out.
Zhang Zhongmou looked normal until he got into the car, then he let out a long sigh. He then slumped completely in the seat, feeling limp all over and without a single bit of strength left.
The reason why he was able to hold on until now was due to his experiences over the years. If it were an ordinary person, he would have collapsed long ago.
For those who do business, they definitely don't want to offend someone like Lin Zehao unless it is absolutely necessary.
Otherwise, the other party really has ten thousand ways to make you miserable and your family broken up.
The driver was curious when he saw this scene through the rearview mirror. He moved his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but in the end, no words came out.
After a while, Zhang Zhongmou calmed down and immediately picked up the car phone and called Sun Yunxuan.
"Hello, who is it?"
"It's me, Zhongmou."
Sun Yunxuan smiled and said, "How is it? After returning to Taiwan, are you used to life here? It's different from America, right?"
Zhang Zhongmou was not in the mood to talk about this, and immediately asked straight to the point: "Do you know Lin Zehao? The one from Hong Kong Island?"
After hearing this name, Sun Yunxuan was immediately startled, subconsciously opened his mouth wide, and the cigarette in his mouth fell to the ground. He quickly asked: "Why are you asking this? Did he look for you?"
Apart from those gangsters, the government agencies were also aware of the news that Lin Zehao had arrived in Taiwan.
After all, the other party has a special identity and is an object that needs special attention no matter where he appears in which country or region.
"That's right..."
Afterwards, Zhang Zhongmou recounted everything that had just happened, including, of course, kicking Philip away.
When Sun Yunxuan heard this, he sneered and said, "That's a nice thought, but he probably doesn't know that ASML was founded by technicians authorized by Philips."
Zhang Zhongmou said quickly: "Lin Zehao should be clear. What he meant is that we can purchase lithography machines from Japanese companies. The quality and stability will be much better."
Hearing this, Sun Yunxuan stopped making sarcastic remarks and immediately became silent. He was obviously thinking about the possibility of this matter.
After a while, a voice finally came from the microphone.
"Find a time to meet with Lin Zehao. The sooner the better."
"The Philips people are already in Taipei. I'll find an excuse to delay them for a few days."
Sun Yunxuan decided to contact Lin Zehao first. Given a choice, they would definitely choose the one with better conditions.
Moreover, leaving aside the interests involved, from an emotional point of view, they actually want to cooperate with Lin Zehao.
After all, they are of the same origin and are compatriots.
"it is good."
Zhang Zhongmou agreed and hung up the phone.
At the same time, Lin Zehao also saw the gift that Ama mentioned.
A familiar face came into his sight, and it looked like he was no more than twenty years old.
Her eyes seemed to be able to tell the emotions of the ages. They were black and deep, sparkling with crystal light, as if hiding tiny stars, and there was a hint of cunning in her agility.
Her eyebrows are long and strong. When they are slightly raised, they reveal a sense of heroism, and when they are gently drooped, they add a bit of tenderness.
"Hello, Mr. Lin, I am Wang Zuxian."
Although Wang Zuxian was very nervous, she still stood up gracefully and extended her right hand.
"Hello, I'm a few years older than you, no need to be so formal."
Lin Zehao also smiled, stretched out his hand and shook it. There was nothing soft and boneless about it, but the fingers were slender and there were barely noticeable calluses on the palm.
He wasn't surprised considering that the other man had played basketball for several years.
"Then I should call you Brother Hao?"
Wang Zuxian also knew the significance of her presence here, and she did not play the so-called reserved role, and immediately took advantage of the situation.
She originally majored in film and drama, and now that she has the chance to become famous, she naturally won't miss it.
Although she is only nineteen years old this year, she has already seen through many things.
If a female star wants to become famous, there are some things that are indispensable.
Instead of accompanying this old man and that fat pig, it is better to find a handsome and powerful person to spend the rest of your life with.
And Lin Zehao naturally meets this condition perfectly.
So, when Yang Dengkui found Wang Zuxian, she agreed without much hesitation.
After all, Lin Qingxia, who is also a fellow villager, has taken the same path, and her development in Hong Kong Island is obvious to all.
Wang Zuxian naturally also wants to follow this path again.
"no problem."
Lin Zehao shrugged and didn't act like a big shot.
Seeing this, A Mai quietly left the room, thinking: "This old man Yang Dengkui always gives these gifts. Although he doesn't have any great skills, he knows Brother Hao's preferences very well..."
Night came and passed quickly.
When the sun shines on the earth again, Wang Zuxian finally becomes a real woman.
This process is really too intense.
After a frank meeting, Wang Zuxian and Lin Zehao quickly became closer. They were no longer as nervous as before and looked more like a couple.
After breakfast, Lin Zehao took the two large bags of clothes brought by his younger brother and said, "I asked someone to buy these for you at the mall. There are Burberry, Gucci, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton. Try on whichever one suits you best."
"After we return to Hong Kong Island, I'll have an Italian tailor make you a few sets of clothes by hand. For now, just make do with what you have."
"There is a ceremony today. Please come with me."
Lin Zehao never hesitates to spend money on his woman.
Besides, this kind of consumption is just a drop in the bucket for him.
(End of this chapter)
