Reaching for the stars with one hand

Chapter 187 Who is the Winner
"Dr. Xiaoming is looking for me? What about others?"

"This association is discussing with the leaders of the municipal government and the Development and Reform Commission who came to investigate. It is estimated that you will see the news on TV next week."

"Wow," Zhang Yong sighed, "So powerful. How do you have time to accompany me?"

"I just came back from a business trip. In fact, I can come back earlier, but I don't like to face the camera. It's just this time to chat with you." Jianhui said and looked at his watch, "It's almost time, I guess he will come soon Alright, let's go to the meeting room."

The Dr. Xiao Ming that Zhang Yong met this time was very different from that in Germany. He was wearing a decent suit. Because he had to face the camera, the makeup artist painted his face with mirror makeup.It may be a little exaggerated, but I still feel that he is much more handsome.

Xiao Ming is high-spirited, coupled with his unruly developer temperament, he looks more and more like a king.

"Senior brother Xiao Ming, it's rare to see you, you are so handsome." Zhang Yong admired sincerely.

"Zhang Yong, I haven't seen you for a few years. How handsome am I? Besides, a man like me can only be described as handsome. How are you? Why have I been back to China for so many years and haven't seen you? What are you up to?" ?”

"I'm still busy with some products, including GNSS and others. We can't do big things like yours, so let's do some small things."

"What you do, I think, should be valuable. But if it's really a small thing, it's better to stop. It's a pity for a person like you to do small things. Let's do something big together."

Zhang Yongdao: "My understanding is often different from others when it comes to big or small things. Jianhui told me, but I don't know what you want me to do, what can I do?"

Chen Xiaoming got up, "I'm going to wash my face first, it's too awkward to wear this makeup. When I come back, you can answer me a question first. We made a bet in Germany three years ago. Who will win now?"

Chen Xiaoming returned to his original appearance, returned to the conference room, and found Zhang Yong sipping tea leisurely, seemingly not thinking about his problem.

He sat down, "What? Got an answer?"

"Not yet, it's too early to draw conclusions."

Chen Xiaoming smiled and said: "It's not like you to accept the bet and refuse to admit defeat. It's hard to say who is the winner now. Mr. Peng and I have their own merits. But the progress of Zhonghe is obviously behind our two, so no matter who wins , you should lose."

Zhang Yong shook his head, "Actually, winning or losing is not important to me at all, because the comparison is between you three, and I am just participating in the opinion. So if I really lose, I will definitely admit it. But it is really too early to say this now. I remember you said, brother In three years, it seems that the dual-frequency high-precision board has not been realized."

"Both Compass and I have released dual-frequency chips. Although there are many problems with this generation of chips, at least we have achieved preliminary results. Zhonghe must be behind us. Don't you even admit this? "

"I admit that Zhonghe is behind, but only behind. Since we have not reached the finish line, we can't lose just because we are behind halfway. Besides, Zhonghe has gained too many benefits from this acquisition, and the goal of Gao Zong, It is no longer just boards, because he acquired the entire Hertz, so the current goal is to learn from SKydon and build the entire industry chain, but the progress of boards is behind, and there is no business promotion and product layout that should be his.”

Chen Xiaoming was a little helpless. He had just received high praise from the leaders of the Municipal Party Committee and the Development and Reform Commission, and he was also interviewed by the TV station. He felt like a celebrity, but he didn't expect that Zhang Yong's reaction would be relatively flat.

"It's really hard to convince you. I admit that Zhonghe is successful in terms of layout. Lao Gao is the first Beidou company to acquire an international company. This benefit has made his stock soar. At the same time, he is very interested in precision agriculture and maritime business. The promotion is good, and even in projects such as the smart driving test in driving schools, they have obtained a small part of the business from the compass with Hertz's excellent orientation technology. This is a good thing. However, if we are talking about today Shouldn’t products be started from a purely technical point of view? They are really behind in the development of boards and cards. And before the acquisition of Hertz, I couldn’t guess what changes Hertz would bring to Zhonghe, and I couldn’t predict everything. But now that it’s been two years since the acquisition, those things are clear. I don’t think they’ll be able to catch up with us.”

Zhang Yong nodded, but there was a faint smile on the corner of his mouth, "Okay, brother. You are right, Hezhong is behind. But what do you want me for?"

Xiao Ming said: "I'm not a person with such a strong desire to win and lose. If I invite you here to prove that you lost the bet, then I will be too boring..."

"The reason why I ask you is because what I want you to do is very related to your evaluation of this matter. I know that you have been doing some things for Zhonghe, and it seems that Zhongxun also cooperates, right? But Now their products are lagging behind, and the dual-frequency boards are not coming out. Do you still have to wait? Maybe three years, five years, ten years. Maybe Lao Gao will give up in the end. So you might as well think about your future in advance , we can cooperate."

"What do you want me to do?"

"Today's Beidou system has provided global services. Although our high precision is not as good, the navigation chips and boards are very mature and have been applied in many fields. The applications on our fishing boats, you see Are you here? I guess Jianhui also told you."

"Yes," Zhang Yong nodded, "very remarkable."

"Thank you for the compliment. So, we are now targeting the international market and want to hire a director in charge of international sales. Among the people I know, I think you are the most suitable one..."

"You have an international background, are familiar with Chinese and Western cultures, know how to communicate with foreigners, and you know technology and have a professional background. At the same time, after so many years of career in foreign companies, you have accumulated a lot of foreign contacts and channels..."

"Since Zhonghe's progress is lagging behind, why don't you join Beidouxing? Do you dare to continue to make a bet, our dual-frequency board chip, I mean a fully mature product, should be on the market within two years. I believe we Still the fastest and certainly the best of the three. …”

"Two years ago, we didn't have a suitable product, so I couldn't attract you. Now, you can go to our exhibition hall to visit. We now have more than a dozen products, and the processing accuracy is tens of nanometers. .When our business has just started, I think this is the best time for you to join Big Dipper. Think about it......."

"Of course, the best way is not to think about it. You can negotiate the conditions directly. If I can't meet your request, I will go directly to Lao Fan. Cooperation, junior brother?"

As Chen Xiaoming said, he stretched out his hand and looked at Zhang Yong with a smile on his face. He felt that the chance of the two sides shaking hands and making a decision was close to 100%.What reason does Zhang Yong have to reject him?Although he hasn't offered conditions yet, with Big Dipper's current strength and his current attitude of seeking talents, remuneration is not an issue that needs to be considered at all.

"I'm sorry, Brother Xiaoming. Zhonghe may be behind in the development of boards and cards. But it doesn't affect what I do. What I do is still going on, and I can't stop. Thank you for your kind invitation, but I can't agree now. We can only see if there is an opportunity to cooperate in the future.”

Chen Xiaoming withdrew his hand in embarrassment, "They don't even have board chips, what else can you do? I really didn't expect you to refuse such a good opportunity."

Zhang Yong was a little embarrassed, although he never thought about joining Big Dipper, and he didn't feel that he owed Senior Brother Xiao Ming anything.But someone else's invitation is a kind of affirmation to him, and it is also a good intention.It is always too uncomfortable to refuse the kindness of others.If Chen Xiaoming knew that Zhang Yong had already rejected Zhonghe and Liu Yining two years ago, he would not be so confident in his invitation.

"I'm sorry, brother. Sometimes starting from scratch is also a kind of fun, and I'm still enjoying it. By the way, the ION in the United States, are you going?"

"I'm definitely going, why, you want to go too?" Chen Xiaoming was puzzled, "Do you have other things to do when you go to the United States? Although ION is a grand event of satellite navigation, it seems that you have never participated in it."

Zhang Yong hesitated for a second, and then said: "Brother Madman is going too, I'll accompany him and carry a bag for him." As always, Zhang Yong's lying expression can't be hidden from anyone.

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Liu Yining finally stopped being polite to Zhang Yong on the phone.

"Zhang Yong, tell me your progress."

Zhang Yong said helplessly: "Mr. Liu, your monthly routine inquiry is meaningless. I will report to you if there is any progress. This matter is not calculated on a monthly basis. I can only tell you that we have been working hard."

"I held a press conference to help you. I expected the lag of the product and prepared for a year, but you delayed me for two years, which is probably unreasonable. Now the media and investors are paying attention to our Progress, my pressure is greater than yours..."

"To tell you the truth, I'm sorry, Zhang Yong, I've started contacting other manufacturers now to see who can make your design into a product."

Zhang Yong said: "I'm really sorry, but, Mr. Liu, I think it's hard for you to find a suitable partner to help you make such a device. I can't do it. It's not because of my ability, or because we don't have Try your best, but the problem of the entire industry. My design is not random. I have studied many products and determined that this is achievable. But I did not expect that the cycle of our board chips to be completed is so long. This is I am sorry for my mistakes, but I am still trying my best, and now I have thought of a new plan, but it still takes a little time, and I also need the support of Zhonghe...”

Liu Yining interrupted Zhang Yong, "I know you are trying your best, but I still can't afford to wait. I don't care what your plan is. I only care about when your products will be available to me. Huatai and I, Shangda, Compass and Big Dipper have all been in contact. Although they cannot fully satisfy your design for the time being, they all show great interest in the cooperation with Zhongxun. It's too advanced, and the current industrial level can't reach it. Then we will lower the standard and let them redesign. We have reached an initial agreement, and they are preparing their plan. Maybe in a few months, I will not wait for yours Product. Zhang Yong, once again, I’m really sorry, but this is business, you and I can’t control it. People are in the rivers and lakes, people can’t help themselves...”

"Actually, it's not just investors' pressure. Zhongxun's services have covered various industries in China and reached the peak. If we want to develop further, terminal research and development is a top priority. Your original idea was leading, but now Execution has lagged so badly that I've had to go fishing with a wide net strategy."

Zhang Yong was quiet for a while, with a hint of confidence in his tone, "Mr. Liu, if they can come up with the terminal you want within half a year, then you can cooperate with them. But I believe that they will not do better than me." Even better. I will strive to produce the product in half a year, but even if I delay it again and exceed the deadline. I am also confident enough that when our product goes on the market, you will give up other options before, but the impact on the market may be We can only find ourselves to eliminate it.”

Liu Yining sighed deeply, "Zhongxun is in full swing now, I don't know why, but I trust you so much. Well, I won't urge you for the next six months, but I hope that after six months, you will not let me I'm disappointed."

"Thank you Mr. Liu for understanding, I will try my best."

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Zhang Yong was still in Tutu's coffee shop, and met the furious madman who hurried back from M University.

"What's the matter, brother?"

"The effect of this batch of tape-outs is very unsatisfactory. But the cost is too high. Although it is Zhonghe's money, I am terrified if I continue to spend like this."

"Why are the progress of the compass and the Big Dipper faster than ours?"

"How should I put it? Your opinion in Germany is correct. Acquisition is definitely a better way. But if the target of the acquisition is Mag, of course there is no problem. But Hertz is not a finished product. On the basis of Hertz products, we The navigation chip can be produced very quickly. This time schedule is actually much faster than the two of them. But the dual-frequency chip, we have encountered problems...."

"Whether it's Mr. Peng or Xiao Ming, they have made the expectation of dual-frequency chips from the beginning. Even if it is only a single-frequency chip design, they also consider dual-frequency signals. And Hertz's products, fundamentally speaking, are A single-frequency chip, when they try to develop their own high-precision chips, they also rely on this chip. People are like this. With a ready-made foundation, they are definitely reluctant to discard it. So our problem is here, based on this In the later stage, it is not as fast as Xiaoming and the others who have designed a dual-frequency chip from the beginning. So we are lagging behind.  …”

"Of course, there are some other problems. Those two are dedicated to board chips. And we also have Gaoping's other product needs from time to time. I think you have done a lot of things. Now the whole The industry is developing very well, but our progress has been delayed. According to the current progress, the gap between us and the Big Dipper may not be narrowed soon. Sorry, brother, Germany made a bet, and I can't help you win. "

Zhang Yong said with a smile: "Brother, why are you considering my bet on such an important matter as developing boards and cards? My business is the least important thing, okay?"

"Well, having said that, I still hope you win. Now, we are a bit stuck, and continue to work on this chip, I am afraid that there will be problems with the progress. But if we give up it and design a dual-frequency chip from scratch, this cycle may be very difficult. longer."

"Brother, I have an idea."

(End of this chapter)