Return to 88: Starting from Marrying My Sister-in-law

Lianxiang is Lianxiang, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences is the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

The reason Lao Liu was able to bring Lao Zhou here today is because Lu Yang has encroached on Lianxiang's interests, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences also has a share in Lianxiang's interests.

But what if Lu Yang directly feeds the benefits to the Chinese Academy of Sciences?

May I ask, Mr. Zhou, are you tempted?
definitely.

So Lao Liu's expression immediately changed.

He glared at Lu Yang with a furious look that seemed to want to devour him, and roared, "How dare you! Kid, do you know what you're doing?"

asshole.

How dare he?
Instigating conflict between Lianxiang and the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

This is also the issue that Lao Liu is most worried about. At least until Lenovo completely monopolizes the PC market in mainland China, the Chinese Academy of Sciences will always be the strongest backing behind Lenovo.

With the Chinese Academy of Sciences' name on their label, Lenovo will gain immense benefits, whether it's to enhance its brand value or to penetrate government agencies across the country with its Lianxiang brand PCs.

But what if the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) brand were no longer available, or if CAS supported Lianxiang while simultaneously supporting other domestic computer companies?

For the Chinese Academy of Sciences, this means not putting all its eggs in one basket.

However, for Lianxiang, its strategy of dominating the PC market in mainland China will face numerous challenges from domestic PC brands.

It's a very simple principle. We're all compradors, importing foreign parts to assemble computers. You have the Chinese Academy of Sciences' backing, and so do I. Why should government agencies only be able to purchase computers from your Lianxiang brand, but not our XX brand?

That's the idea that came to mind.

He even suddenly felt that the young man's move to poach Liu Guangnan's team was not so simple.

What utter nonsense about independent research and development.

We've only had enough to eat for a few years now?

Western civilization has accumulated technology over hundreds of years, so why do you people dare to advocate for a shortcut to development just by talking?
Do you know how much manpower and resources are needed to develop a core technology related to the internal workings of a computer, how many experts from various fields need to be gathered, and how many years of hard work are required before there is even a slight chance of success?
Rather than gambling on this slim chance.

From a purely commercial perspective, given the extremely low cost-effectiveness, why not just spend some money to buy it and use it directly?

He couldn't understand.

They didn't think they had done anything wrong, and judging others by their own standards, they directly accused Lu Yang of being cunning, believing that Lu Yang was just making a feint, that poaching people was a pretense, and that his real purpose was to establish a relationship with the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

In short, he simply could not accept it.

Upon seeing his expression, Lu Yang immediately retorted sarcastically, "What's wrong? Scared?"

"You're worried that our Century Group will also enter the PC market, right?"

Then, his eyes darted around as he said, "What does my conversation with Professor Zhou and our cooperation with the Chinese Academy of Sciences have to do with you?"

"Do I need you, Lao Liu, to warn me? What, are you in charge of the Chinese Academy of Sciences now?"

Old Liu dared not admit it, and his face turned ashen.

Lu Yang left him speechless.

He wished he could kill Lu Yang.

But he was more worried that Old Zhou beside him would misunderstand, so he quickly turned to look at Old Zhou and whispered, "Old Zhou, I didn't mean that. Please don't listen to this kid's nonsense."

Old Zhou looked up and glanced at him.

He then gave Lu Yang, who was waiting to see him make a fool of himself, a half-smile on his face.

He nodded: "Yes, old man, I'm not senile yet, I understand."

After saying that, he looked at Lu Yang and said, "Young man, what are your thoughts? Why don't you tell me?"

Sure enough, what Lao Liu feared most came to pass.

He was sweating with anxiety.

But they couldn't stop it from happening, so they could only stare at the hateful kid in front of them with eyes like knives, afraid that he might say something that would be detrimental to them.

This scene made Liu Guangnan, who was standing behind Lu Yang, unable to suppress his laughter.

Indeed, it takes another evil person to teach a bad guy a lesson!

Mr. Lu is awesome.

He wanted to laugh out loud, but he was worried that Old Zhou would scold him.

They criticized him for kicking someone when they were down.

Fortunately, no one noticed him at this time; everyone's attention was focused on Boss Lu standing in front of him.

He quickly lowered his head.

He covered his mouth with his hand, his shoulders shrugged, and he laughed, but without making a sound, so he wouldn't be criticized.

Lu Yang did not disappoint him.

Completely ignoring Lao Liu's eyes, which were like knives stabbing into them.

He then gave the other person a provocative smile.

Then, bending down, he said to the old man sitting on the sofa, "Young man, I do have an idea. As an apology, I plan to cooperate with the Chinese Academy of Sciences to set up a semiconductor research laboratory."

You provide the personnel, and our Century Group will provide the funding.

Hmm, let's try investing a small amount first.

If we can achieve some results, even just a few more papers, that would show there is hope. We will then add another 100 million yuan every year. In addition, the director of the laboratory will be appointed entirely by you, Professor Zhou. Our Century Group guarantees that we will not interfere in any way. At most, we will send a finance team to stay for a few days at the end of each year.

"Mr. Zhou, what do you think? Is there any possibility of cooperation on this?"

Here he comes, here he comes, radiating an air of grandeur.

What "small goal"? Turns out it was a hundred million. Holy crap, that's incredibly rich.

Not to mention Old Liu, who stared at Lu Yang with his mouth agape, wide enough to fit an egg, his face filled with shock and jealousy.

I wish I could devour him alive.

Old Zhou's expression was slightly calmer than his, but it was still full of surprise.

He began to carefully and solemnly examine the young man in front of him.

The rumors were indeed true.

The entire Liu Guangnan team behind Lu Yang, including Liu Guangnan himself, almost everyone started to have second thoughts, and some even secretly regretted it.

If I had known, I wouldn't have been in such a hurry to agree to President Lu's offer. Staying at the Chinese Academy of Sciences would have been a good option. If I could join this semiconductor laboratory, I would have a huge research fund of 100 million yuan to use for research. Wouldn't that have been a bright future?
"Old Zhou."

Old Liu was truly anxious this time, fearing that the old man would be overwhelmed by the young man's money and forget that the real purpose of his trip was to stand up for them.

Old Zhou is considering the feasibility.

She frowned and glared at him after being disturbed like that.

After he shut up.

He then shook his head, his expression softening slightly: "We'll talk about your matter later."

After speaking, she slowly raised her head to look at Lu Yang: "Young man, I must say, your proposal is very tempting, but what are the conditions? Surely your company doesn't have any additional conditions?"

When someone offered money to the Chinese Academy of Sciences, he had no reason to refuse.

The Chinese Academy of Sciences is having a really tough time.

The country was in the process of rebuilding from scratch, and money was needed in every aspect. However, the Chinese Academy of Sciences had a great many research projects to do, and the research funding allocated by the central government each year was not even enough to fill the gaps in their project teams' budgets.

The birth of Lianxiang.

This was an attempt by the Chinese Academy of Sciences to achieve self-sufficiency in funding.

Therefore, Lianxiang is the favored son.

However, even if one has a biological son, it is not impossible to adopt a godson.

right?
Old Zhou did not possess prophetic abilities, nor could he have foreseen that his own son, Lianxiang, would become a rebellious son in the near future.

However, he had also heard of Lu Yang's Century Group, the Pengcheng Century Building, which was known as the tallest building in Asia.

The initial investment was 10 billion yuan.

Last year, they went around the world seeking cooperation with universities to establish joint university-enterprise laboratories, and made a high-profile announcement that they would invest 200 million yuan every year to specifically research and development of chips and semiconductors.

This is no secret either.

It caused quite a stir back then.

He once said privately about this matter that Century Group had no vision at all, only knowing how to cooperate with universities, but not how to cooperate with the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

it's good now.

A prophecy.

Lu Yang didn't rush to answer. After thinking for a moment, he raised his head.

He said to the old man, "Of course we have demands. Since you asked, Mr. Zhou, I'll be frank. I, Lu, have no shortage of money. I have a minimum of 100 million yuan in research funding every year, and it will only be more, not less. But once the money is spent, if we achieve results one day, the patents should belong to our Century Group..."

Lu Yang hadn't finished speaking.

The old man interrupted him, saying seriously, "That's impossible. Patents belong only to the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Your company can use them for free and obtain authorization without compensation."

Lu Yang shook his head: "Then there's nothing to talk about. Our company has paid such a high price, investing at least 100 million yuan every year, but in the end, when we achieve results, we don't get a share at all."

Mr. Zhou, the situation you described can only exist in your existing projects. Our company will provide you with funding free of charge, and if you achieve results, our company can obtain the right to use the patent free of charge.

no problem.

What I just discussed with you was our joint laboratory, with all funding provided by our company. If, despite achieving results, we only receive a basic right to use the patent free of charge, like in a sponsorship setting, then what's the point of establishing this joint laboratory?

Old Zhou nodded seriously, also feeling that there was some truth to what Lu Yang said.

It was emphasized that there was no precedent for this and that they needed to go back and study it.

Old Liu chimed in sarcastically, "You're quite the thinker. Once you achieve results, all the patents go to your company, and all the benefits will be your company's too. What about the Chinese Academy of Sciences? We contribute people and effort, but what do we get in the end?"

He mocked, "Are we just doing all the work for your company?"

Old Zhou nodded secretly; what Xiao Liu said made sense.

Lu Yang retorted, "What do you mean, 'your Chinese Academy of Sciences'? What does the Chinese Academy of Sciences have to do with you?"
Didn't you, Lao Liu, already start your own business?

I've heard that during this shareholding reform at Lianxiang, the management team reaped huge profits, with each person receiving a considerable number of Lianxiang shares. Meanwhile, researchers like Engineer Liu, who work diligently and conscientiously, are still affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Sciences because of their permanent positions. You people used the excuse of not being able to violate regulations to prevent us from receiving even a single share of Lianxiang. We've been reduced to working like oxen, and despite our hard work and contributions, we end up only drinking your foot bath water.

"What? Isn't getting such a huge advantage enough? Do you want to send Engineer Liu back to be your workhorse?"

Lu Yang's words were extremely hurtful.

Enraged, Old Li yelled and pointed at Lu Yang, shouting, "You're talking nonsense! That's not how it is at all..."

As he spoke, he turned to the old man in a panic and said, “Old Zhou, he’s wronged me. This kid is wronging me. I swear to God, this share reform was absolutely fair and just. According to the listing requirements of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, a listed company must be a 100% joint-stock company. Under the guidance of our superiors, we divided the company’s shares into three parts. One part will continue to be led by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, one part will flow to the market and be traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, and the last part, which is the part that this kid is wronging me about, has no actual beneficiary. It is temporarily held by the newly established workers’ shareholding association of Lianxiang. Old Zhou, you must believe me. This kid is talking nonsense.”

"Ha ha……"

Lu Yang, who was listening nearby, couldn't help but sneer.

"why are you laughing?"

Old Liu stared at him.

Lu Yang looked up at the moon and muttered to himself, "I laugh at those who are guilty and have nothing to hide. What a workers' stock ownership association! I wonder how long it can last, and who are the people who actually control it?" (End of Chapter)