Reaching for the stars with one hand

Chapter 163
A smile appeared on the corner of Gao Ping's mouth, "Zhang Yong, you really have insight!"

The others were a little surprised. In their minds, Zhonghe should have been Zhang Yong's last choice.

"Zhang Yong, tell me your reason."

"This is just my personal choice. It may be the most suitable for me, and it does not represent other people's views and possibilities. My understanding is that although algorithm and circuit design are crucial to making a board, the most time-consuming , In fact, it is repeated running-in and modification in the actual test. Without this process, it is impossible to make an OEM board with excellent performance and stability. At the same time, this process is a rigid indicator accumulated over time and cannot be shortened casually. No matter How talented the designer is, and how amazing the algorithm is, but in the end, it has to be gradually improved in this process. Even a top genius, it is impossible to produce a product that can be launched after a test..."

"It's no secret that I made Mag's board, everyone knows it. But I use this kind of mature product after countless times of running-in. I just modified the circuit, and it didn't involve the algorithm and engine. But still in this A lot of time wasted in the process.  …”

"I have absolutely no doubts about the abilities of Senior Brother Xiaoming and Mr. Peng. I think that with enough time, you will be able to make a high-quality OEM board. But if our Beidou satellite is open for service immediately, if we want to have a board of our own within a few years For OEM boards, I think buying a mature brand is the best solution.”

Everyone was silent for a while, and the steaks were brought up one after another, so everyone began to enjoy the food, and no one spoke for a while.

Finally, Chen Xiaoming put down the knife and fork in his hand, "Zhang Yong, I think what you said makes sense. I didn't expect you to have such an understanding and comprehension of board cards. But what I want to say is that in In the process of repeated running-in and revision you mentioned, the level of the designer is still crucial. A high-level designer can improve the efficiency of revision and reduce the number of revisions. That is to say, he can shorten this process ,Do you agree?"

"Yes, of course I agree." There was a sly smile on Zhang Yong's face, "Brother Xiao Ming, do the programs in the Aimel chip on the Mag board still have your contribution?"

Xiao Ming nodded, not all the memories Mag left him were joyful, but no one could deny his great contribution to Mag, even Da Sewa had to admit it.And these are the glory of a researcher.

"I personally think that Mag's board is actually superior to Jieke in many aspects in terms of performance alone, but this was your handwriting a few years ago. No one thinks that your level has regressed, brother. It can only show that a product is run-in. And maturity, how important it is."

Xiao Ming smiled, and he touched the angry madman sitting next to him with his shoulder.

"This guy is exactly what you said. He looks honest, but he is actually a difficult character. He used my spear to attack my shield. I really don't know how to answer him." Several people burst into joyful laughter Voice.

Xiao Ming said seriously: "At that stage in the past, I was too demanding on technology, which is why Francois rejected me. I spent too much money and time. Today, I still maintain the rigorous technology However, I can already tell the difference between a product and a commodity. Let’s put it this way, the Mag board is probably the better product, but the Jetco is the best and most successful commodity.”

"The best product should not be S..." Zhang Yong said halfway, but suddenly felt that it was inappropriate, so he closed his mouth.In order to hide his embarrassment, he raised the wine glass in front of him, "Senior Brother Xiao Ming, I would like to toast you."

Chen Xiaoming raised his glass and took a sip of the red wine, then said: "Among the people here, there is no need for us to cover up. You don't have to just say half of what you say, let me say it for you. Yes, I was wrong, the Skydon board is the one. The best product, followed by Jieke. But it has nothing to do with the board, it has to do with the SKydon brand and image, and what SKydon sells must be good products.”

Suddenly someone interjected, "Made in China, will it reach the level of Skydon one day?"

Everyone fell silent again.

Finally, a low-pitched but extremely powerful voice sounded, it was Master Zhao.

"Chinese companies have a long way to go if they want to reach the height of SKydon, and it may take 50 or 100 years. This is no longer a simple comparison between companies, but more like the gap between China and the United States. But if it is only for GNSS receivers As far as a product is concerned, I can say with certainty that within five years at the latest, Made in China will be comparable to SKydon. And Made in China will go abroad and cover the world.”

Everyone cheered, Zhang Yong said: "Then let's raise our glasses. Mr. Zhao, the dangerous building is a hundred feet high..."

"Hands can pick stars!"

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The three-day InterGEO event finally came to an end. Everyone with different harvests said goodbye to each other and then packed their bags and left one by one.

Gao Ping came to Mr. Zhao's booth again, and he came specifically to find Zhang Yong.

"Zhang Yong, it was inconvenient because there were too many people last time. I want to ask you, if Mag is acquired by Skydon and the office is also merged, what are your plans? Return to Skydon? Or..."

"I haven't figured it out yet, because I don't know how SKydon will be arranged in the future."

"Perhaps, there are some things that you should think about before the company makes a decision. I thank you for supporting my idea yesterday,..."

"Mr. Gao, you don't have to thank me for this. I just expressed my truest thoughts."

"Have you ever thought about it, just according to your idea, let's do something together. For example, when Zhonghe acquires a company, we will integrate it together."

Zhang Yong's eyes lit up, it was indeed a proposal that attracted him very much, "Do you have an acquisition target?"

Gao Ping shook his head, "Not yet. Don't you also pay attention to international manufacturers? Maybe you can help us find a suitable target. My suggestion is that you think about it and keep in touch after returning to China. If you have a suitable target, maybe we We can start our cooperation very soon.”

"Thank you Mr. Gao, I will pay attention to it.''

"Okay, see you in Beijing."

Zhang Yong was also preparing to leave, he was just waiting for the mad man who went there to come back.

"Zhang Yong, I heard that you are here at the Huatai booth. I have been here three times, and this is the third time I finally see you." A young man came to Zhang Yong with a smile.

"Hello, Mr. Chen," the person who came was none other than Shangda's vice president, Chen Feng.

"How is it? How is the harvest?"

"I'm just a visitor who came to gain knowledge, and the harvest is just a pile of materials. How about you?"

"We didn't expect so many people this year. Last year's meeting was held in Essen, a small place that was relatively deserted. So this year we were a little bit unprepared. We didn't have the awareness of Pound and others. We didn't expect the international market to open to us so soon. People came to discuss cooperation, but we haven't reacted yet. Shangda may be the first GNSS receiver manufacturer listed in China, but from the perspective of internationalization, we are the worst. We have no Mr. Pang’s vision also lacks Mr. Zhao’s international experience. After all, he has been doing Skydon for many years. It was good in the past, but this year’s participation in the exhibition feels that the gap is widening. This has a lot to do with the overall rise of Chinese manufacturing in the world. relationship. Shang Da is too rustic, Zhang Yong, we actually need people like you very much."

"Oh, is Chen always here to offer me job opportunities? Then I'd be very grateful." Zhang Yong smiled.

"No kidding, we, I mean, besides me, and Mr. Zhong, sincerely invite you to join us. We want to hire you as our international sales director. The terms can be negotiated, but I don't know. You are in Mag What's going on here. I think you should know about the SKydon acquisition."

"It's such an honor. Chen Feng, to be honest, I haven't made any decisions yet, because I don't know what Skydon will do with the Mag Beijing office in the future. So, your invitation, I can only consider it when all the dust has settled. .”

Chen Feng frowned slightly, "Why do we have to think about it at that time? Shouldn't everyone make plans earlier? The matter of Skydon's acquisition will basically not change, and after the merger, there are only a few endings. Don't you think it through?" ? I don't think you need to wait any longer."

Zhang Yong talked about other things, "Are you still placing orders for Mag boards this month? The Mag representative office is still operating normally. I'm not looking at how SKydon integrates us, but I want to know what will happen to Mag boards. In this way, I can I know how to make my own decision. It’s a bit ashamed to say it, but I really don’t have enough structure, and I always can’t let go of this board in my heart, and I want to see the end.”

"Okay," Chen Feng said helplessly, "That's why I came here to look for you. I hope you will think about it carefully and contact me when the time is right. As for the Mag board, we will not only place an order this month, but may also order some more. I am very happy. Worry, I won’t be able to buy it in the future. Or, even if I can buy it, it won’t be such a cheap price.”

"No problem, it's a deal. Let me ask you a question, has Mr. Zhong ever considered making his own OEM board?"

"Shouldn't have that. Shangda is a receiver manufacturer. Except for the price, it doesn't matter who's board you use."

"OK, thanks."

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"I really envy you. Before you leave Mag, someone is going to poach you."

Zhang Yong turned around, it turned out that the madman had already turned around some time ago, and heard the conversation between Chen Feng and Zhang Yong.

"Brother, it's immoral to eavesdrop on other people's conversations."

"I just came back, and I just want to sit down and have a good rest. Two silly birds kept chattering in my ear, you say I am, are you willing to listen? Are you willing to listen? Or are you willing to listen?"

"Okay, I was wrong, boss. Let's go, pack up and go back to the hotel."

"If you know your mistakes, you can correct them. There is nothing good about it. How will you arrange the weekends tomorrow and the day after tomorrow?"

"Outlet shopping, don't tell me that the front desk didn't give you a brochure when you checked in."

When Zhang Yong checked into the hotel, but when the front desk confirmed that they were Chinese, he immediately held out a bunch of brochures and told them that for all Chinese people who come to Stuttgart, shopping at the Outlets is a must. one thing.

"Of course I did. Alas, I have mixed feelings. It makes me very uncomfortable to let foreigners see us Chinese as shopaholics. But these brochures are indeed very attractive, and I also think that since I am here, I must go shopping once. .” The two looked at each other and smiled.

"There is also the Mercedes-Benz Museum. I must go and see it. If I have time, I want to go to Tübingen. That small town is very beautiful and there is a market on weekends."

The angry madman listened to Zhang Yong's plan with great interest, "What you said is good, I'm very interested. This time you can come together, I made money. I'm just a little strange, you look very relaxed, Are you really not worried about your future at all? Maybe we should go back earlier to prepare for your future."

"We should always prepare for the future, but not one day, one weekend. The future does not come suddenly, nor should we start preparing suddenly."

"Okay." The angry maniac looked at Zhang Yong, "I feel relieved seeing you relax like this. Then we'll have a good weekend and then go back to China. Did you come with a mission? I also have to give my wife and children Buy some presents and go back."

Zhang Yong said with a smile, "You're alright, my Michelin star has reached the age of asking for gifts, so I must satisfy him."

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On the first day back home, Mr. Zhao called Mr. Peng into his office.

"Mr. Peng, what you said in Germany, I hope it's just a joke, it's not true, is it?"

"That sentence? About making your own board?"

"Yes, that's the sentence. Don't rely on any third-party technical strength, completely rely on yourself to make a GNSS board."

Mr. Peng looked at Mr. Zhao's extremely serious face, gritted his teeth, and said seriously, "Mr. Zhao, I want to leave the company."

Master Zhao paused, "Mr. Peng, you shouldn't have such a big reaction to a one-sentence matter. Are you leaving the company? Could it be that I didn't do well enough? You must know that you have already lost Shangda's listed shares. But I don't think there is a problem, I think I can definitely use Huatai's stock to compensate you, and the stock price will definitely be higher. Why do you propose to leave at this time?..."

He paused, "Okay, Mr. Peng. I take back the question just now, and pretend that we never asked, how about it?"

Mr. Peng shook his head firmly, "Mr. Zhao, whether you ask or not, the problem is actually here. My answer is, I am serious. I just want to build my own GNSS board. Will you agree? Will the board support me?"

Master Zhao sighed, he calmed down, and said slowly and seriously:

"Yes, I still have the previous point of view. We are just a receiver manufacturer. I will not consider making boards for at least three years. You heard it in Germany. Chen Xiaoming said three years, but Zhang Yong thought it was impossible. If there is no result after five or six years, it is meaningless for us to do it now, and it will overdraw the future. Mr. Peng, other than this matter, other things are negotiable. Think again."

"I've thought about it. What you said makes sense. This is the reason why we quarreled several times, and I finally gave in every time...."

"But I don't want to hear your reasons this time. I'm going to make an irrational decision. I'm going to make a plan. Because this is my ideal, this idea is flooding my body now, and I can't change it. I know, You will not support my decision, so I have to resign."

Master Zhao shook his head in pain, "Is there no room for relaxation?"

"No, I've always wanted to ease up, but today there is no other way."

"You can't take all of your team away, you have to keep it for me."

"There are two people I have to take away, and the rest depends on their personal ideas. I don't have that much money to poach people with high salaries, and maintaining the same treatment is my upper limit, so I probably won't take the entire team away."

"Okay, Mr. Peng. Thank you for everything you have done for Huatai. In the next month, you can start handing over. Find a time, and we will have a meeting with the chief financial officer to discuss your account split. That's it, you get out."

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At the same time, Fan Mingxuan of Big Dipper was also communicating with Jianhui.

"Dr. Chen said that it only takes three years, but Zhang Yong said that it will take three years to adjust and revise. Who do you think we should trust?"

"I should have believed Dr. Chen, he is the world's top talent in the industry. But for some reason, I think what Zhang Yong said makes sense."

"But what should we do? Should we still introduce him? The price we paid is quite high."

"It's up to you to decide. I'm only sure of one thing. Dr. Chen's level is the highest. If he needs five years, no one will come up with the board within five years."

Fan Mingxuan finally nodded, "You are right. But what about what Zhang Yong and Gao Ping said? Is acquisition a better way?"

Jianhui said: "Actually, this is a false proposition. Perhaps what Zhang Yong said is correct, but in fact, this possibility does not exist at all."

"why would you say so?"

"Mag was acquired by SKydon. Based on our understanding of the international market, is there any suitable board manufacturer? They are all navigation boards and civilian chips. Now there is no suitable company, so who can Zhonghe acquire? ? So Zhang Yong’s reasoning has no chance to verify whether it is correct.”

Fan Mingxuan nodded, finally made up his mind, and signed his name on a document.

(End of this chapter)