Rebirth: My 80s

Chapter 927 An Opportunity Not to Be Missed

As the saying goes, money makes things easier.

With 10 billion yen in starting capital and Sun Zhenyi's execution ability, Standard Technology Co., Ltd. was quickly established.

The company's headquarters is located in the central area of ​​Shibuya, in a 32-story high-end office building.

At the same time, SoftBank was deregistered, became a thing of the past, and completely withdrew from the stage of history.

For Li Jiankun, this is a major change to the world, and no one can predict what kind of chain reaction it will trigger.

For example, will Alibaba disappear...

Li Jiankun didn't want to think too much about it. He thought that things would work out when he got to the bridgehead. If he noticed the guy named Ma Yun in the future, he would just invest some money.

To be honest, Sun Zhenyi is a guy full of energy and very efficient in his work.

After recruiting a lot of people and setting up the company initially, he started to "swallow an elephant". In the past few days, several technology companies have been reported to Li Jiankun, with the intention of taking them down.

At the same time, Sun Zhenyi was also attempting to acquire the technology of certain companies and poaching talent everywhere with a big hoe.

That day, Sun Zhenyi called again to report his work to Li Jiankun. At the end, he casually asked:

"Mr. Li——"

It is worth mentioning that, like Tsuruta Nakamura, in order to avoid unnecessary trouble, Sun Zhenyi also called Li Jiankun in the same way.

In this way, even if someone doubts their relationship, or... his phone calls are tapped, Li Jiankun's identity can be said to be an investor.

Nothing will happen that cannot be resolved.

"Do you think we need photoresist technology?"

rub!
In the large Ginza penthouse, Li Jiankun, who was lazily lying on the sofa, suddenly jumped up, scaring Ran Zi who was peeling an apple for him.

Li Jiankun tightly grasped the white microphone and said, "Isn't this nonsense?

"What did I say last time? We must try our best to master all the core technologies!
"Chips are used in handheld wireless phones, right? Photoresist is indispensable for using chips."

He paused, his voice even trembling a little:
"Is there any technology to remove it with photoresist?"

Li Jiankun thought to himself, I'm willing to sell everything I have for this!

Although photoresist is essentially a kind of glue, it is the most indispensable material in chip manufacturing.

Samsung’s CEO once said: “If the lithography machine lacks photoresist, then the lithography machine is just a pile of scrap metal.”

In the manufacturing of a chip, photoresist costs account for 30 percent. It is used in the most important lithography process, which is the most time-consuming and has the highest process difficulty.

Different from many other chip consumables.

For example, in terms of wafers, the Special Zone Research Institute has overcome technical difficulties thanks to the participation of Ms. Lin Lanying.

For example, the photomask plate. The old film factory that Li Jiankun acquired in Gangcheng is able to make simple photomasks. With this foundation, or direction, he can increase costs and continue research and development.

and many more.

Photoresist, I really have no idea.

Perhaps it can be developed after a long time, but the time cost is too high for Li Jiankun and his chip business, which has already taken shape.

On the other end of the phone, Sun Zhenyi smacked his lips, thinking, are they going to need such a small material? He just asked casually...

"I got a piece of news: Tokyo Institute of Technology has made a research result on photoresist, which seems to have attracted the attention of many companies in the industry."

Li Jiankun's eyes were frighteningly bright, but Sun Zhenyi couldn't see it.

After taking a few deep breaths and suppressing his excitement, Li Jiankun said in a calm tone:

"Zhenyi, photoresist is a monopoly material, and we can't let go of this opportunity.

“If we want to build our company into a technology giant, we cannot just limit our vision to our target products. The more technology, especially monopoly technology, the better.

“We may be able to build a chip factory in the future.

"This matter is quite important. Put everything else aside for now, find out everything immediately, and then report to me."

Sun Zhenyi laughed on the other end of the phone and no longer had any doubts. Mr. Li wanted to make Standard Technology bigger, which was more in line with the wishes of him as the person in charge.

Anyway, he doesn't have to pay.

Who would complain that the business they manage is too big?

He agreed immediately and said he would do it right away.

After hanging up the phone, Li Jiankun still couldn't stop his excitement. He glanced at Ran Zi, took the peeled apple from her hand, and with a click, took a big bite:

"Mmm, it smells so good."

Ran Zi's pretty face turned slightly red, not knowing whether he was talking about Apple or her.

She changed to a new perfume today.

……

……

Tokyo Institute of Technology is also known as the "best science and engineering university in Japan".

A black business car was driving slowly on the campus. Looking out the window, the autumn wind was blowing, the dead leaves were swirling on the road, and energetic young men were walking on the sidewalk with laughter.

Li Jiankun's thoughts were suddenly brought back to Yanyuan.

Reminded me of many youthful memories.

The corners of his mouth curled up unconsciously, revealing a simple and innocent smile that rarely appeared on his face nowadays.

He didn't know how much time had passed or where the car had gone until Sun Zhenyi next to him said "we're here" that Li Jiankun came to his senses.

Wow!

The two men got out of the car with their wealthy brothers who were wearing casual suits and seemed to be working with them.

In front of me is a three-story building.

Sun Zhenyi explained that Hayato Tanaka's office and research institute are located in this building.

This person is a star chemistry professor at the Tokyo Institute of Technology. The Tanaka Research Institute he is in charge of has produced many valuable research results.

The group went upstairs.

Before meeting Hayato Tanaka, I encountered a threshold.

Sun Zhenyi did not have an appointment and was stopped by a female secretary.

In fact, Sun Zhenyi made appointments more than once, but all the responses here were that Professor Tanaka did not have time.

Maybe there is really no time.

Perhaps, it was just because he, Sun Zhenyi, was not well-known, including the newly established Standard Technology Company.

The reason he came here today was not because he couldn't wait, but because Li Jiankun couldn't wait.

"Look, we are here now, please let us meet Professor Tanaka..."

Sun Zhenyi made good use of his thick skin. He did not come empty-handed, but brought some gifts.

This female secretary, who was in her thirties, was actually a young teacher in this school. How could she be his opponent?
She was defeated in a minute, holding the exquisite gift bag, and said awkwardly: "Professor Tanaka is here, but he is really busy. He has visitors in the morning. I will report to him. As for whether he is willing to see you, it is not up to me to decide."

Sun Zhenyi bowed and thanked him: "Please take this to Professor Tanaka."

After that, he handed over a bag of souvenirs.

Female secretary: "..."

After all, scholars are thin-skinned, and they may not care about the gifts.

Five minutes later, Li Jiankun and Sun Zhenyi met Hayato Tanaka in an office that was a little crowded due to too many books.

This person is older than Li Jiankun imagined.

He has silver hair and a wrinkled face.

According to Japan's current laws, he has definitely reached retirement age.

Hayato Tanaka stood up from the desk beside the windowsill, closed a thick book, took off his reading glasses, and invited the two to sit on the wooden sofa against the wall.

Sun Zhenyi stepped forward at the right time to present his business card and raised his hand to introduce himself to the person next to him:
"My friend Mr. Li is from abroad. He has long heard of Professor Tanaka's name, so we came together to pay him a visit."

Li Jiankun greeted him in English and Tanaka Hayato responded in English. He knew that it was just a polite remark and didn't care about Li Jiankun's identity, or even Sun Zhenyi's identity.

After the three of them sat down on the wooden sofa, Tanaka Hayato said directly:

“People from technology companies should also be here for ArF photoresist technology.”

Li Jiankun: "!!!"

He almost cried out in surprise.

It’s still ArF photoresist technology?
He hadn't dared to hope before coming.

As for asking Sun Zhenyi to inquire about the information, he did find out some, but Sun Zhenyi's understanding of photoresist was very superficial.

We must take it down! Li Jiankun said in his heart.

What is ArF photoresist?
To put it simply, it is the photolithography machine that matches the ArF laser light source and the photoresist used.

The fourth-generation lithography machine developed by China Silicon Valley Company uses the ArF193nm laser light source.

Like many products, photoresists also come in many styles, and different lithography machines require different photoresists to be used.

Photoresist can be divided into positive photoresist and negative photoresist according to the display effect.

If the unexposed part dissolves in the developer during development, the pattern formed is opposite to the mask, which is called negative photoresist; if the exposed part dissolves in the developer during development, the pattern formed is the same as the mask, which is called positive photoresist.

According to wavelength, it can be divided into:
G-line photoresist (436nm).

I-line photoresist (365nm).

KrF photoresist (248nm).

ArF photoresist (193nm).

And the EUV photoresist (13.5nm) used in the fifth-generation lithography machine.

The resolution is gradually improved.

The fifth-generation lithography machine has not yet come out and it will take some time, which means that ArF photoresist is currently the most technologically advanced photoresist.

Originally, Li Jiankun thought: As long as it is photoresist, no matter what kind it is, taking it back means having a foundation, and then conducting research and development based on this foundation.

The current situation is that this photoresist can be used directly after it is brought back. Continuing research and development is also a plan for the future.

While Li Jiankun was pleasantly surprised and excited, he thought of another question and said silently:

"It will be very difficult to get this photoresist."

Just think about it, any company that has photoresist business but has not successfully developed its own product will not miss out on ArF photoresist, a new type of product.

There are quite a few companies in Japan that are engaged in photoresist.

It’s not that the Japanese are much smarter than other peoples in the world. So many companies have managed to produce such a difficult material.

Li Jiankun believes it is still an environmental issue.

This “environment” has two meanings:
1. Enthusiasm and initiative in developing photoresist.

In his hometown in the Jiangsu and Zhejiang areas, in the near future, many places will produce a certain product, such as shoes, water pumps, furniture, etc., and an industrial chain will be formed, and almost every household in a town will be involved.

Because everyone sees their neighbors making money, so they follow suit.

Same thing.

2. The flow of relevant talents.

For example, Fujitsu developed photoresist and offered its technical personnel an annual salary of one million. Now Toshiba wants to develop photoresist and has offered an annual salary of two million to poach Fujitsu's technical personnel. Even if they avoid patents and develop a different photoresist, the difficulty will undoubtedly be much lower than starting from scratch.

But it is difficult for such talents to flow abroad or to foreign companies.

The government will intervene. "Exactly!"

When Sun Zhenyi replied and wanted to say something else, Tanaka Hayato spoke first: "I'm sorry, I may have made you two come for nothing. I'm very tight on time, so I'll just say some things directly. I may offend you two, but I hope you can forgive me."

The smile on Sun Zhenyi's face froze.

Li Jiankun's heart tightened.

Tanaka Hayato continued, "To be honest, you are not the only company that has approached me with interest in this technology, and I am having a hard time entertaining them.

“For me, or for all scientific researchers, we all hope that our research results can be carried forward as much as possible, help the development of science and technology, and benefit society.

"If I have a choice, I would definitely like to transfer the technology to a stronger and more professional company.

"I hope you understand."

This was said bluntly enough, he suffered from his lack of fame... Li Jiankun's face turned slightly pale, because he wanted it so badly.

Sun Zhenyi: "Professor Tanaka, don't think our company is not well-known. That's because our company has just been established. In fact, we are very powerful. If you don't believe me, just look at it——"

He pulled out a few documents from the brown leather briefcase on his lap:
"We are going to acquire all the technology companies mentioned in these documents at once!"

Tanaka Hayato listened to him patiently until he finished speaking, and then said, "But, are you a professional manufacturer of photoresist?"

Sun Zhenyi: “…”

"Sorry, I told you what I thought. I think I have a better choice."

Li Jiankun couldn't sit still anymore, so he took over the conversation and stared at Tanaka Hayato:

"We are willing to take over your research results with the greatest sincerity."

Tanaka Hayato smiled and said, "Thank you for your sincerity, but I am not short of money."

He pointed to his silver hair:

"At my age, how much money can I spend? You can't bring anything with you when you are born, and you can't take anything with you when you die.

“Through the transfer of patents over the years, I, a teacher, have accumulated a small fortune, enough to support the next generation.

"So, I'm really sorry, both of you."

Li Jiankun: "..."

The company's strength is not enough to defeat the other party.

Money can't move either.

This person just won't listen to anything.

Tanaka Hayato raised his hand to look at his watch. It was an old Citizen watch. This was tantamount to seeing off the guest.

Li Jiankun pretended not to see it and prepared to continue his attack.

dong dong!

There was a knock on the door.

After Tanaka Hayato said "Come in", the female secretary pushed the door open and walked in:

"Professor, the person who made an appointment is here."

Tanaka Hayato looked at Li Jiankun and the other man and bowed politely to say goodbye.

This...I can only go out for a while.

After all, they have an appointment, but we don’t.

Li Jiankun and the other man returned the greeting and when they were leaving the house accompanied by their female secretary, they bumped into a few men in suits standing outside the door, each wearing a blue badge on their chest.

After taking a look, Sun Zhenyi stood on tiptoe and whispered on Li Jiankun's neck: "He is from Tokyo."

Several people from Tokyo Yinghua also looked at them, then passed by them and walked into Tanaka Hayato's office under the guidance of the female secretary.

"It's probably hopeless."

Looking at the backs of the group of people disappearing at the door, Sun Zhenyi sighed and said, "You know Tokyo Yinghua, right?"

Seeing that Li Jiankun did not reply, he introduced:
"It is a long-established strong company in the chemical industry, founded in 1936. It seems that it has changed its strategic development goals in recent years and is committed to becoming a leading supplier of photoresists.

“They specialize in photoresists.

"Professor Tanaka's intended transferee is almost certainly them."

Li Jiankun didn't say a word, but was worried and thinking about countermeasures.

Li Jiankun knows Tokyo Ohka, one of the world's major photoresist suppliers, a hundred times better than Sun Zhenyi.

In 1968, Tokyo Ohka developed negative photoresist.

In 1972, Tokyo Ohka developed positive photoresist.

The company has a very complete range of photoresists. Except for the new ArF photoresist, which seems to have not been developed yet, there should be no shortage of other types of photoresists.

Among them, the g-line and i-line photoresists they produce are the best-selling products in the world.

It is said that Nippon Benzene alone occupies more than 70 percent of the global photoresist market, and Tokyo Ohka is expected to account for one third of this 70 percent.

"Four." After the female secretary sent the people from Tokyo Yinghua in, she turned around and made a gesture of invitation.

Li Jiankun asked in English: "Isn't this their first time coming here?"

The female secretary was stunned for a moment, then nodded.

Then Li Jiankun couldn't leave. Not to mention other things, if the contract was signed later, what was the point of him worrying about it?

"Please let us wait here. We still have some things to say to Professor Tanaka."

"This……"

Li Jiankun gave Sun Zhenyi a look.

As Sun Zhenyi approached the female secretary, he thought with emotion: Today I have finally seen what President Sun said about Mr. Li's serious and hard-working side.

Such a big boss, but for such a small matter.

Not to mention personally taking action.

He was not angry even when rejected, but was willing to wait outside the door.

With his extraordinary wisdom and never-give-up spirit, it would be strange if he didn't succeed.

After Sun Zhenyi dealt with the female secretary.

Li Jiankun waited in the corridor for more than two hours.

Squeak!

The door of the office was pushed open, and several people from Tokyo Yinghua walked out one after another.

Li Jiankun keenly noticed that there was some displeasure in the expression of the leader.

"They really dare to think about it!"

The man glanced at Li Jiankun and the other three and said.

Sun Zhenyi: “???”

Li Jiankun: "???"

The Fugui brothers looked at each other in the back, they didn't understand at all. Even when Wu Yingxiong and Feng Xiaowan acted as teachers to teach Japanese, they didn't leave them and Ran Zi behind.

Li Jiankun can understand some now.

Especially swear words.

This bastard, did I provoke him?

However, Li Jiankun was excited at this moment.

Obviously the deal didn't go through and somehow it ended up being unpleasant. The people from Tokyo Oka didn't dare to get angry at Hayato Tanaka, so they took it out on them.

Of course, being scolded and his excitement are two different things.

"Ask them to apologize, or no one will be allowed to leave."

After saying this, Li Jiankun walked straight forward. With his height of 1.85 meters when wearing leather shoes, and his body that looked thin when dressed and muscular when undressed, the little Japanese in front of him looked like clay figures.

He was knocked all over the place.

They were screaming and trying to fight Li Jiankun, but how could the Fugui brothers give them a chance?

Like an eagle catching chicks, they were carried away from the door in no time. Sun Zhenyi walked over with a smile and closed the door without going in.

In the office, Li Jiankun caught a glimpse of sadness on Hayato Tanaka's face.

'This guy must have some demands! ' Li Jiankun thought.

The size and professionalism of Tokyo Ohka clearly met his requirements for technology transfer.

And he doesn't care about money, so it's impossible that they couldn't agree on the price.

'What exactly does he want?'

We have a good habit of asking when we don’t understand.

"Professor Tanaka."

"You are indeed very sincere, waiting outside for so long, but I have made my words very clear."

Hayato Tanaka seemed a little tired, or maybe mentally tired. He sat on the wooden sofa and waved his hands, refusing to talk any more.

Li Jiankun: "If you have any demands, please speak up. Just because Tokyo Oka can't do it doesn't mean we can't do it."

Tanaka Hayato finally looked over and stared at him for a while before smiling bitterly and shaking his head:

"impossible."

"You may as well tell me about it."

"No, it's nothing worth telling. Thank you. I'm sure you can't do it. That's why they're a little annoyed. Maybe... my request is too much."

Tanaka Hayato said, his head leaning back against the sofa again, his eyes moving to the ceiling, muttering:

"This is the only wish I have in my life..."

Li Jiankun really wants to beat him up, why don’t you tell me what you think!

When Li Jiankun wanted to say something else, Tanaka Hayato said first: "Please, let me be quiet and go."

This made Li Jiankun extremely uncomfortable.

It's like carrying a mountain of gold to a blind man, wanting to exchange something from him, but the blind man insisted, "You are also a miserable person, you are so tired, I can hear your breathing, don't waste your energy, you can't exchange for my things, find a place to cool down quickly..."

What a fuck!
When I got outside the door, the people from Tokyo Yinghua were nowhere to be seen.

Sun Zhenyi said they apologized sincerely.

Li Jiankun seemed not to hear and asked, "Do you know about Tanaka Hayato's family situation?"

"I haven't found out about this." Sun Zhenyi shook his head and added, "Should I check it out?"

"Forget it."

Li Jiankun has better candidates for this kind of job, and he wants efficiency.

Three things can be seen from the current situation:
1. Hayato Tanaka has a deep hidden desire.

2. Tokyo Ohka is the company that Hayato Tanaka is more willing to transfer technology to.

3. Hayato Tanaka is already reflecting on whether his demands are too extreme and may consider giving up these demands.

Well, there isn't much time left for Li Jiankun.

Since it was impossible to find out Tanaka Hayato's inner wishes, Li Jiankun could only start with his family.

(End of this chapter)