When I am reborn, I just want to be a top student

Peter's anger at Wang Donglai's merciless mockery was palpable.

But in this place, at this time, he was completely helpless.

ASML is not the only company affected by the lithography plant; there are other giants as well.

Their losses may not be any less severe than ASML's, but they are far less urgent.

On the contrary, the emergence of lithography factories is actually a good thing for them.

This way, they have room for negotiation.

They no longer need to bear ASML's high prices.

As for Peter's idea of ​​lobbying the Bald Eagle Federation to form an alliance of interests, it was doomed from the start and had almost no chance of success.

This summit presents Peter with his last chance.

Clearly, Peter did not seize this opportunity to persuade Wang Donglai to change his mind.

Peter quickly calmed down from his anger, said nothing more, and left without uttering any harsh words.

The way everyone looked at Peter was like looking at a drowning dog, with a hint of mockery and amusement.

Peter's departure did not dampen the liveliness at Wang Donglai's place.

With so many media reporters gathered here, it's obvious to anyone with eyes that this is a big shot.

Therefore, in a short period of time, many company representatives came over.

Strangely enough, the first group of people to gather around were all representatives of overseas semiconductor companies.

Jess introduced these people to Wang Donglai like a competent subordinate.

Wang Donglai didn't put on any airs. When Jess introduced him, he smiled and was very gentle.

Soon, domestic semiconductor suppliers also stepped forward.

For the heads of domestic semiconductor suppliers, they simply cannot meet with Wang Donglai.

Unless it's at a major conference like this, it's impossible to meet them even once.

Therefore, everyone was extremely eager to make an appearance before Wang Donglai and establish a good relationship with him.

However, Wang Donglai displayed a different attitude towards the heads of domestic semiconductor suppliers compared to that of overseas semiconductor representatives.

He can name everyone and their company, and even their resume, without needing any introductions.

With super system skills like the [Memory Palace], it was extremely easy for Wang Donglai to remember the personal information of these people.

The effect was excellent, since no one would dislike someone who knows them and values ​​them, especially when that person is in a superior position.

With just a simple greeting, Wang Donglai left a very good impression on everyone.

Of course, these goodwill gestures meant nothing to Wang Donglai.

However, Wang Donglai would not resist because of this.

To lead the advancement of science and technology in China, relying solely on Galaxy Technology is far from sufficient.

Wang Donglai naturally needs more companions.

Soon, after meeting and greeting everyone, Wang Donglai led them inside.

Surrounded by the crowd, Wang Donglai exuded an aura of authority.

Those surrounding Wang Donglai were domestic companies on one side and overseas companies on the other.

For a time, this became a spectacle of the conference.

Everyone who witnessed this scene was astonished.

Meanwhile, Wang Donglai's reputation was quietly rising.

After entering the inner area, Wang Donglai said something to the people around him, and then they dispersed.

Wang Donglai went directly to the backstage area to meet with the leaders.

This meeting is extremely important and is highly valued by those above.

The leaders involved were of high rank, including those from Shanghai and those who came from Beijing.

There were even business association leaders from Western countries.

The global semiconductor industry is so vast, with countless upstream and downstream sectors and related industries.

The emergence of a new technological approach in such an important industry has an impact that cannot be explained in just a few words.

In other words, the lithography factory was established in China, and it was brought in by Galaxy Technology, with the full support of Tangdu City and even Qin Province.

If any one of these three conditions is missing, there is a high chance that something unexpected will happen.

The reason is quite simple: a child carrying gold through the market.

The meeting with the leader didn't last long.

After a brief chat, Wang Donglai took his leave.

Having reached this status and position, Wang Donglai's voice has been elevated in a unique way.

He could treat all leaders, except for a few, as equals.

Of course, this is based on his compliance with the law.

After finishing his conversation with his superiors, Wang Donglai didn't leave but rested in the lounge.

He didn't want to go out early and get surrounded by those people.

When the meeting started, I went out with the leader.

This was also the leader's idea, and he was happy to use this method to avoid trouble.

Soon, it was time for the meeting to begin.

Wang Donglai appeared in the conference center lobby with his superiors, followed closely by his assistants and security personnel.

This scene further enhanced Wang Donglai's imposing presence.

The impact on overseas business leaders may be much smaller, but for domestic entrepreneurs, it is of paramount importance.

Having good official relations domestically is very important.

It's not about collusion or anything, but with official support, many businesses can proceed smoothly and processes can be streamlined.

Don't underestimate this point; often, a company's failure stems from problems in this area.

Having a good relationship makes applying for subsidies and receiving support much easier.

When Wang Donglai took his seat, every entrepreneur who passed by gave him a sincere smile, as if they were genuinely happy for him.

These entrepreneurs include companies such as HiSilicon, Huaxin, Center, and Tsinghua Unigroup.

The meeting began with the host giving a speech.

This is already standard procedure, and since it's not a technology summit hosted by Galaxy Technology, there will naturally be no exceptions.

After the host finished speaking, the head of the domestic semiconductor association took the stage and gave a lengthy presentation.

The content inside is important in some ways, but not particularly valuable in others.

The audience members also exhibited different reactions.

Overseas companies, on the other hand, seemed bored and inattentive.

The domestic entrepreneurs, on the other hand, seemed completely absorbed, as if they were listening intently to the words spoken on stage, drawing profound insights. Wang Donglai, naturally, was the designated speaker at this meeting, representing the domestic representatives.

The order is also quite interesting, placing Wang Donglai first and the Bald Eagle Federation second.

The reason for doing this is quite simple: they wanted to use Wang Donglai's abilities to put pressure on the White Eagle Federation.

Soon, it was Wang Donglai's turn to go on stage.

"While traditional lithography machines are still chasing the tail end of Moore's Law, Galaxy Lithography Factory has already transformed chip manufacturing from 'precision carving' to 'natural light growth'."

"Here, I would like to report on the technological updates and iterations of GalaxyTech's lithography factory."

"We have completed the production of 7nm process chips, and the current yield rate is less than 67.2%."

"For 5nm process chips, our yield rate is only 47.1%."

"This is just the limit of our current technology, not the limit of the lithography factory."

"I think this data should dispel everyone's doubts about the technology of lithography factories."

"Finally, I'd like to take this opportunity to advertise our products. We welcome everyone to contact us and provide chips!"

Wang Donglai's speech was brief, but very impactful.

The entire speech consisted of only a few hundred words and took less than three minutes to finish.

However, the impact it had was enormous.

5nm and 7nm process chips are currently the limit for chip manufacturing.

The 3nm chip, which goes beyond that, is still in the theoretical stage and has not yet been implemented in practice.

However, even with such extreme chip requirements, GalaxyTech's lithography factory can achieve such a high yield rate, which is beyond exaggeration; "terrifying" would be a more apt description.

The yield rate of a chip refers to the process yield rate, and does not mean that a chip that does not reach 7nm is a waste.

Because it can also be used as a 14nm or 28nm chip.

Therefore, the current yield rates of 7nm and 5nm chips at lithography factories are incredibly attractive to the audience.

Better chips mean higher performance.

At the same time, the unique process of the photolithography factory further reduces costs.

This will lead to an upgrade in the entire consumer market.

As smartphones race to use better chips, other electronic devices are also being upgraded accordingly.

This is the market expansion brought about by technological upgrades.

Whether it's chip manufacturers, other material suppliers, equipment manufacturers, or practical application fields, everyone can get a share of the pie.

After Wang Donglai's opening remarks, no one really listened to the rest of the speech.

Despite being called a semiconductor summit, the first half was just a formality, merely serving as publicity.

The real action will be taken during the small afternoon exchange session.

The essence is to issue notices at major meetings and make decisions at smaller ones.

At the end of the first half of the meeting, both the business leaders and the media reporters present remembered Wang Donglai.

Although the reasons varied, Wang Donglai's performance only further enhanced his reputation and prestige.

During lunch break.

A person who surprised Wang Donglai came up to him; it was none other than Jack Ma from Taotian Group.

"Mr. Ma, is something the matter?"

Wang Donglai went straight to the point and asked.

Jack Ma, quite unassuming, sat down opposite Wang Donglai with a smile and said with a chuckle, "If this important meeting were overseas, I definitely wouldn't go, but since it's right here in my hometown, I had to come and take a look."

"Although Taotian Group is not involved in the semiconductor industry, the development of this industry is still extremely important to society as a whole."

"Moreover, the 'cloud technology' we are currently working on is closely related to semiconductors."

In just a few words, Jack Ma quietly explained his purpose for coming.

Wang Donglai nodded and said, "Indeed."

The next second, Wang Donglai changed the subject and said, "However, President Ma still hasn't said what he came to see me about at this time!"

Jack Ma's smile faltered slightly before he became serious and said, "Mr. Wang is a smart man, so I won't try to show off in front of him."

"I did come here this time because I really have something to discuss."

"I just want to ask, is what Mr. Wang said earlier true?"

Wang Donglai's expression also turned serious, and he said, "Of course it's true!"

"I just wonder what Mr. Ma's plans are? How much money has he prepared, and which company does he intend to invest in?"

A hint of joy flashed in Jack Ma's eyes.

Isn't this precisely why he pushed for the reform of Taotian Group?

This reform of Taotian Group will cost at least tens of billions of yuan.

This was originally unnecessary; instead, it resulted in a reduction in profits.

Therefore, this year's year-end report will definitely look terrible.

But if they acquire shares in a subsidiary of Galaxy Technology, that would be a different story.

Even if he suffers huge losses, even if he loses tens of billions more, it's all worth it in his eyes!
Barely suppressing his excitement, Jack Ma said, "Mr. Wang, to be honest, if possible, I would like to invest in your company's headquarters and its subsidiaries."

Wang Donglai neither shook his head in refusal nor nodded in agreement. Instead, he directly asked, "Including Pin Yi Dao, Galaxy Entertainment, and the Galaxy Department Store that is currently being prepared?"

"What about Xinghuo Express and Pinhaofan? Aren't they afraid of their own products competing with each other?"

Now that the topic has come up, Jack Ma naturally stopped hiding his intentions and said frankly, "What's the problem? As long as Mr. Wang is willing, just name your price, and I guarantee I won't hesitate."

Wang Donglai naturally understood Jack Ma's thoughts.

Despite the fact that Pinduoduo and Taotian Group are competitors, holding shares in Pinduoduo is only beneficial to Jack Ma himself, with no drawbacks.

Taotian Group was founded by Jack Ma, but that doesn't mean Taotian Group is entirely Jack Ma's.

In other words, Jack Ma's interests are not entirely aligned with those of Taotian Group.

If the profits are large enough, Jack Ma would have no problem selling Taotian Group, let alone investing in it and going all in.

The same principle applies to Pinhaofan and Xinghuo Express.

Within a group, there are identical subsidiaries that compete and fight each other; whoever wins survives.

Not to mention entrepreneurs like Jack Ma, for whom not putting all their eggs in one basket has long been a lesson ingrained in their very being.

Wang Donglai chuckled softly and said, "I naturally welcome Mr. Ma's support."

"However, I must make one point to Mr. Ma in advance: investing is fine, but the company's development direction must be under my control."

"For example, employee benefits and protections, career development opportunities, and profit sharing."

"What are your thoughts on this, Mr. Ma?"

After Wang Dong finished speaking, he quietly waited for Jack Ma's reply. (End of Chapter)