Rebirth 07: Start adding points from elementary school students

Chapter 499 The World Opens Its Eyes to China
Adhering to the principle of "we'll talk about it after the Spring Festival", Linjiang (on the surface) postponed ASMA's lithography machine recall plan to February.

But Asuma didn't seem to be in a hurry.

They issued a recall notice in late January, and also included a clause that no refund would be given if the lithography machine was damaged or malfunctioned due to continued use.

It sounds like an outrageous mother opening the door for outrageous people - outrageous to the extreme.

Isn't this nonsense?

You said that the lithography machine had problems and needed to be recalled, but now you say that if I continue to use it and it breaks down, you won't refund a penny?

The logic is "there are hidden dangers that it may break down after use, but I just need to fulfill my obligation to remind people."

It's your problem if you continue to use it without listening to advice.

A typical self-righteous clause.

Maybe they themselves know it is unreasonable.

Everyone thought that this notice was sent in a hurry and would be difficult to deal with, but who knew that the sentence "Celebrate the Spring Festival first" would block them.

Li Yan guessed that a technology monopoly company like ASMA might also be dissatisfied with the operation of "urgently recalling its own products due to problems."

This is tantamount to destroying one's own reputation and making false accusations against oneself.

But due to pressure from the United States, they had no choice but to do so.

This is a typical state of a worker. If you ask me to do something, I dare not disobey you, but I will not move unless you urge me. Even if you urge me urgently, I can get it done immediately.

In the eyes of Asma and the United States, China is bound to suffer a huge loss in silence this time.

From a national perspective, it is impossible for the country to go to war over a lithography machine. Even if it knows what is actually going on, it cannot and will not put too much pressure on Asma.

Huaxin International still hopes to do business with Asma, and Huazhong University of Science and Technology and Linjiang cannot put any pressure on Asma on such matters.

As for future technology?

The one I'm going to hit is you.

In mid-February, Asma again urged the matter to be handled and even sent a liaison specialist to the site for communication.

What was more surprising was that they found future technology directly.

At least on the surface, the company that purchased this thing is Huaxin International, and it also has a strategic partner, Huazhong University of Science and Technology.

Although it is no secret in the industry that Li Yan is researching lithography machines, it is still somewhat unpleasant that he does not conceal this fact.

Are you demonstrating your intelligence level?
Li Yan warmly received the other party and said, "There is indeed a problem with your product."

Just one sentence confused the engineer who came from afar.

"Impossible." Although Mr. Christopher was surprised at the foreign language proficiency of this legendary young president, he was more concerned about Li Yan's "criticism".

"Isn't this what you said, Mr. Christopher?" Li Yan said with a smile.

"Then may I ask Mr. Li, what is the problem?"

"Do you even need to ask me this? It's the same problem you found."

Christopher sensed some of the ill will of Eastern wisdom.

"It doesn't matter, Mr. Li. We have never announced what problems we have found. The problem you found is not caused by improper use, right? We have said that if you still use the machine and cause damage after we request a recall, we will not refund the money."

Li Yan kept smiling. "Christopher, I think you are very interesting. There is a saying in China, 'Only the officials are allowed to set fires, but the people are not allowed to light lamps.' I don't know if you underestimated me or did not implement the strategy you formulated at the beginning."

"I do not know what you're talking about."

"You can say your product has some unfounded problems, but you can't say others have any. You don't listen to the opinions of the buyers and users about whether there is a problem with a machine, and you ignore the problems you have raised and say it is impossible because you know there is no problem at all. The so-called recall is just a low-level excuse."

Christopher is a white man, but he is about to become a red man.

"Mr. Li Yan, you can guess as you like, but I am here today for only one purpose. We need to recall the problematic products."

"It's so sad that we have mastered the technological monopoly but cannot escape the control of America." Li Yan shook his head.

"I don't quite understand what you mean, but Mr. Li, there's no point in continuing to delay."

"I didn't say I wouldn't return it." Li Yan shrugged.

Christopher was stunned. "You must keep your word."

"Of course, but your product does have a problem as you said. I'll fix it for you, but you have to return the money."

"You said, Xiu?"

"Yes, I also took down some parts."

Christopher's eyes were wide open. He was a little fat, with a full golden beard, which fits the Western stereotype of an "electronic technology engineer". His expression at this moment also fits the description of "blowing his beard and glaring".

Li Yan didn't say anything and let him stand up and walk around in the conference room.

In fact, there were quite a few people in the conference room, but because Li Yan did not need an interpreter, the others had little idea what they were talking about.

The translator that Asma paid for was also confused. He was obviously the only person present who knew what they were talking about, but he was completely useless and had no sense of existence.

"You, repaired our lithography machine and dismantled some parts?" Christopher was obviously very unacceptable. "You don't know what you did! Li! You still want us to return the money, what a joke!"

"That's weird. You guys said the product had a problem and needed to be recalled. I fixed it for you and returned it to you, but you're not going to refund me? That won't sound good if people get to know you, right?"

"What a joke!" Christopher even used a proverb.

The translator suddenly became excited, thinking that he had finally found a place to put his skills to use.

"What this sentence means is that the herring relies on its own gills..."

"Of course I will take responsibility for my actions," Li Yan said. "I don't understand why you are angry. You can verify whether the machine is still working. We can witness it together."

The translator shut up. He really had nothing to do here.

"I've heard that the Chinese are good at playing this kind of game, but don't think you can use our excuses to destroy a precious lithography machine and ask us to return the money. And don't even think about leaving any core components behind. Asma won't let you keep even a single screw of the things you dismantle! Don't..."

Christopher's face turned red as he said this. "Don't think you can fool the honest Dutch people with this trick!"

Li Yan smiled.

Everyone else at the scene felt it was very strange. The white man spoke in a hurry and all that came out of his mouth was Dutch, which they couldn't understand at all. In their eyes, one of them was so red that he was about to jump up, while the other was smiling calmly.

"Mr. Christopher, stop flattering yourself. You in the Netherlands still talk about equality and refuse to talk about privileges, but what Asma is doing with future technology today, how can we see any equality? What you just said was ridiculous and all just speculation."

"I don't think we need to talk any further. Please return the lithography machine and all its parts immediately."

"So will the purchase price be fully refunded?"

"We will communicate with you about this follow-up. This is not something I can decide today."

"It's no use talking for so long." Li Yan smiled, "Come on, I'll take you to inspect the lithography machine."

Comrade Christopher went to the production workshop of Huaxin International with Li Yan in a red-hot mood. Some relevant people here were also discussing the refund, and they were talking in a friendly manner - after all, they were the general sales agent in the Asia-Pacific region.

But soon, they were all dumbfounded.

"Is the number correct?" Christopher said to himself, repeatedly verifying that the lithography machine in front of him was operating normally.

"Of course, we would be even happier if this wasn't your machine." Mr. Liang looked extremely proud - even more confident than Li Yan.

"Didn't you say you were going to dismantle...what?!" Before Christopher could finish his question, he saw Li Yan pointing at a box of spare parts on the ground.

There are numbers on it, too.

what does this mean?
Li Yan dismantled the machine, and it was still running normally... He didn't dare to think too much, and his eyes changed when he looked at Li Yan.

The general sales agent on the other side hadn't reacted yet, and was saying, "According to our agreement, if this machine continues to run and is damaged, the refund will be reduced by 90%?"

Li Yan waved his hand and said, "There was a problem with this machine. I fixed it and optimized it. Now I will send it back to you along with the extra parts."

"This is impossible..." Christopher was still in shock.

I even began to convince myself that Li Yan was just lucky.

They even came up with the saying "Being able to demolish and modify does not mean it can be rebuilt."

The continuously red face calmed down and even became a little bloodless.

"We must bring the machine back immediately and get our money back."

He was genuinely worried about another issue - the loss of his technological monopoly.

It seems that in the eyes of this senior Dutch engineer, future technology is still at the stage where it needs to be replicated one by one with this lithography machine. As long as he takes it away in time, he can intercept China's research and development process.

This is not about being a running dog of the Americans. It is about truly considering one's own company and even one's own job.

Things made in China have always been famous for their "volume". As long as China can produce a product, it will definitely kill similar products in terms of price, quality and cost-effectiveness.

If this lithography machine is really developed, my good life will be over!
Li Yan replied calmly, "Okay, I won't pay for the shipping back."

Why did you agree so readily!

Christopher was a little anxious. He was tired of seeing the boy's relaxed expression.

What he needed was Li Yan to panic about "taking the lithography machine away immediately"!

Damn, you are so relaxed, do you really not need any reference anymore?
Have you really figured out the lithography machine?

"Look for the dog in the pot."

Before leaving, Li Yan smiled and spoke to Christopher in Mandarin.

The translator who had been on the sidelines for the entire game found a great opportunity to speak out again, and quickly said to Christopher, who was frowning in confusion, "De hond in de pot vinden."

The meaning is "coming too late to prevent something from happening", which means "you are too late".

The translation also specifically added that "Li Yan translated this proverb directly into Chinese."

"Ke Gong"'s expression changed drastically, and he took a few breaths before responding:
"De duivel op het kussen binden."

The translator habitually wanted to turn around and translate for Li Yan and the others, but saw that Li Yan had already started explaining to the people around him:

"He said I could actually tie the devil to my pillow. No need to explain what that means, right?"

A group of ministers and senior executives all shook their heads like children.

The translator turned back angrily and got into the car with Asma's delegation.

This result was something Asuma had not expected.

I originally wanted to put pressure on others, but how come I ended up being the one being put under pressure?

The top management reacted strongly to Christopher's news that "Li Yan might be able to handle the lithography machine."

Although they kept saying "impossible", it was clear from the fact that Asuma quickly convened an internal high-level meeting that they were quite uneasy.

What they didn't expect was that Li Yan even took this opportunity to launch a public opinion war.

The core content is very simple. "Asma's lithography machine did have problems as they said. I helped to fix it and sent all the parts back to them. I hope the refund will arrive as soon as possible."

“Impossible” quickly became “unbelievable.”

They also believed that "family disgrace should not be made public". China did not have the lithography machines, and it would be embarrassing if they were asked to recall the machines, so they did not dare to make it public.

I didn't expect this sentence to backfire on me.

The fact that "the lithography machine has an unknown operating failure" was confirmed by Li Yan and became a dog-skin plaster on Asma's face.

They underestimated Li Yan's influence in China and misjudged a very critical premise -

China's lithography machine research and development progress.

Of course, they still have the idea that Li Yan is just bluffing and throwing smoke bombs.

But as the engineering team analyzed the parts removed by Li Yan in depth and found that it actually did not affect the operation of the lithography machine, the entire Asma became a little panicked.

They always talked about the tens of thousands of parts, but they never really thought about whether every part was necessary.

At least some of the additional parts that were needed to "ensure operation" did not have any necessity analysis.

Now they are being educated by a country that they believe "you can't build it even if you are given the blueprints."

No, it’s a... high school student in this country!

Returning this money is as painful as eating shit.

But they are well aware that "family disgrace should not be made public", so after completing the recall of the lithography machines, they have reported to the United States.

I didn't tell them about these things.

As for the fact that the American intelligence network has learned that Future Technology is developing lithography machines, that is not really news.

Who hasn’t “been” doing it yet?
Even if you can't figure it out, you have to do it. This has always been a tradition in academic circles around the world. If you can't figure out anything, you have to rely on the research itself to get funding.

Time passed quietly for more than a month along with the humid breath of spring.

However, on March 2012, 3, a piece of news came like a sudden spring thunder, waking up people who were feeling sleepy.

"China's first immersion DUV lithography machine has been successfully developed."

The news made the whole world open their eyes wide, looking towards China, looking at Linjiang, looking at future technology, and looking at the young man who was constantly creating miracles at a higher level.

"Really?" Li Yan looked at the headline and expressed dissatisfaction to Sun Miao. "I told you to just write 'Lithography machine, done'. As the saying goes, the shorter the news, the bigger the story. It seems commonplace when it's written like this."

Sun Miao nodded and wrote furiously in the notebook: "The words of God are beyond the comprehension of ordinary people like us."

(End of this chapter)