Who would still be a social slave when they are so rich?

Chapter 360 I'll trade the port with you!
As soon as these words were spoken, the whole room fell into silence, especially Xie He who was sitting next to him, looking at Li Zhexi with surprise.

He never thought that the joke he had said before would come true.

Sheikh was also eager to make a move. If he could really master the mass production technology of 10nm chips, it would undoubtedly be like finding a goose that lays golden eggs.

But when he thought of what Su Chen had said before, asking him to give up the idea, the thought that had just arisen in his mind was immediately suppressed.

Although he didn't know what Su Chen was planning, Xie He knew in his heart that Su Chen would not cheat him.

As long as you watch carefully, you will naturally know what Su Chen is up to.

After figuring it out, Sheikh immediately suppressed the emotions on his face and became a quiet spectator.

As for Su Chen, he had a faint smile on his face. He originally thought that the old fox Li Zhexi would waste a lot of time talking to him before explaining his purpose.

He didn't expect this old fox to be so direct. It caught him off guard.

After drinking a sip of tea and moistening his throat, Su Chen slowly responded: "Mr. Li, you and I both know what a 10nm chip represents!"

"As the most advanced technology in the semiconductor industry, its value is immeasurable. Just like TSMC, relying on its leading chip technology, it has become the world's top semiconductor company, with a market value of trillions of dollars!"

"I don't expect too much. With my 10nm chip technology and self-developed lithography machines, you say... it would be easy to build a semiconductor company worth hundreds of billions!"

After saying that, the smile on Su Chen's face deepened, and the corners of his mouth were harder to suppress than that of AK.

Li Zhexi took a deep breath, looked at Su Chen with complicated eyes, and did not speak for a long time.

The main reason is that what Su Chen said is so right. As Li Zhexi has worked in the semiconductor industry for many years, he naturally understands the importance of mastering 10nm chip technology and lithography machines.

Not to mention a semiconductor company worth hundreds of billions, if given another two or three years, not to mention hundreds of billions, even tens of billions could be achieved.

You have to know that there is an essential difference between 10nm chips and 12nm and 14nm chips. After crossing this hurdle, technological innovation can be achieved. Perhaps it will take tens of billions of dollars and a few years to break through to the 7nm level.

It can be said that 10nm is a hurdle. As long as we cross this hurdle, it means that we will be among the best in the semiconductor industry and even be able to challenge the world's number one!

It was precisely because Li Zhexi understood the value of it that he flew to Manchester in such a hurry, wanting to acquire the 10nm chip technology while the top consortiums were still unaware of Xia Xin's background.

"What Mr. Su said does make some sense, but have you ever thought about it? In the now stable semiconductor market, if a strange giant suddenly appears, what do you think will happen?"

Before Su Chen could answer, Li Zhexi continued talking on his own, as if he was giving Su Chen some scientific knowledge!
"Share it and eat it! Whether it's semiconductor giants like TSMC and Nvidia, or top chaebols like the Morgan family and BlackRock Group, they will all be eyeing this piece of fat meat of yours."

"What's more, Mr. Su is from China. Those top chaebols don't want to see such advanced technology appear in the Eastern country. They will do everything they can to kill this trend!"

Besides, the current market is divided among major semiconductor companies. If you want to start from scratch, it is extremely difficult. The initial expenses and commercial confrontation alone are not something that can be solved with hundreds of millions or even billions of dollars!"

"Even if you are lucky enough to escape from the pursuit and blockade of major forces, the subsequent market competition will only become more intense."

"If you ask me, Mr. Su can sell the 10nm chip technology and make a considerable profit. It's easier than you taking the trouble to develop the semiconductor market."

Xie He, who was standing by, couldn't help but roll his eyes when he heard this. It felt like he was lying to a child. How could Su Chen, such a smart man, be fooled by Li Zhexi?

But then again, with Li Zhexi's level as an old fox, he shouldn't say such childish words.

Everyone present understood the reason why every meal should be full and satisfying.

"Hahahaha!"

Su Chen chuckled and immediately understood.

He glanced at Li Zhexi meaningfully. The old fox's words seemed to be persuading him not to get involved in the muddy water of semiconductors, but in fact he was testing his thoughts and bottom line to see if there was any possibility of transfer or authorization.

"Mr. Li, I really haven't thought about what you said before!"

"But I'm not too worried. With the 10nm chip and my own strength, I really don't believe that Morgan, Black Rock and other financial groups can knock me down in my home turf!"

"What's more, I still have my trump card - the photolithography machine. If I'm really pissed off, I will sell the photolithography machine directly to domestic semiconductor companies and organize them to face the outside world in unison. Who knows, I might even be able to enter the global semiconductor market."

Hearing this, Li Zhexi frowned slightly, obviously Su Chen's answer was beyond his expectations.

Especially the last paragraph. If Su Chen really did this, after integrating all the semiconductor companies in China, it would be a nightmare for semiconductor companies all over the world!
Su Chen had been paying attention to the changes in Li Zhexi's expression. When he saw him frowning, he felt so amused.

The people in the family know their own business. For example, the large domestic semiconductor and technology companies, as long as they are famous, have various well-known companies behind them.

Behind these popular companies are major top financial groups, such as Morgan and BlackRock Group. BlackRock Group is the most prominent among them. Their investments can be said to be spread all over the world.

If Su Chen really sold the lithography machines to semiconductor companies that did not have much say, it goes without saying that the relevant technology would appear on the desks of those consortiums that very night.

Li Zhexi was also shocked by what Su Chen said about the semiconductor alliance. If he had thought about it carefully, he would definitely not have such an expression.

Su Chen also understood the principle of striking while the iron is hot. Thinking that Li Zhexi was still thinking about his "broken jar" idea at this time, he coughed lightly to attract Li Zhexi's attention.

"Of course, this 10nm chip technology is not unsaleable. As long as it satisfies me, we can still negotiate."

Although the cage prepared for Li Zhexi was not quite ready, Su Chen also understood that this old fox Li Zhexi was not so easy to fool. If he noticed something unusual, all his little thoughts would be in vain.

As expected, when Li Zhexi heard this, he no longer had the heart to think about Su Chen's plan to integrate Huaxia Semiconductor. As long as they can get the 10nm chip technology, who cares whether you integrate it or not? With the channels that their Li Group has operated for many years, don't they have a place?
A gleam of light flashed in his eyes, and a faint smile appeared on his face. He asked with a tentative and expectant tone: "Mr. Su, since you have this idea, let's get straight to the point. I wonder what standard of "satisfaction" is in your mind?"

"Or in other words, in what way do you hope to cooperate?" After saying this, Li Zhexi felt his breathing become heavier. It has been many years since he lost his composure like this.

"Cooperation?" Su Chen squinted his lips and shook his head, "If Mr. Li wants to cooperate, I advise you to give up this idea!"

"I can make money on my own, so why should I look for someone else? Although you have a lot of channels, I have the most advanced chip technology. Am I still worried about not having customers?"

"Let's talk about the value of 10nm chip technology. If I remember correctly, TSMC licensed its own 10nm chip technology to Intel some time ago, and earned billions of dollars in licensing fees alone. If it were to sell it, wouldn't it be worth tens of billions!"

"Mr. Li, as a senior in the industry, you should know these secrets that are not secrets better than me!" Su Chen smiled, picked up the teacup, blew on it, and took a big sip.

Hearing this, both Li Zhexi and Xie He who was watching the show took a deep breath. It was because Su Chen's words were too shocking.

But what Su Chen said was very well-founded. With the most advanced semiconductor technology like 10nm chips, it is not easy to make tens of billions of dollars in a few years!

It doesn’t even take a few years, just one year or at most two years to earn back the money.

Of course, the premise is that it can develop under the envy of so many chaebols and giants. It is impossible for Li Zhexi not to be moved at this time. As long as they can obtain the 10nm chip technology, their Li Group will go higher.

But what Li Zhexi has to face now is that he does not have such a huge flow of funds.

"Got it!" Li Zhexi's eyes suddenly lit up, and he didn't hide the smile on the corner of his mouth, as if some evil plan had succeeded.

But Li Zhexi quickly reacted and quickly put away the smile on his face!

After taking a look at Su Chen who looked calm and composed, Li Zhexi placed his trump card directly in front of him.

"Ports! I am willing to take out all the ports under the Li Group, a total of 23 ports, spanning countries, including a strategic trade port like Panama!"

"The total value is nearly 30 billion US dollars. I wonder how sincere I am?"

Li Zhexi looked very confident. He believed that even if Su Chen saw this chip, he would not be able to move his eyes away.

He had no choice but to take out this bargaining chip. According to his understanding, the Black Rock Group had already set its sights on the port in the hands of their Li Group.

Faced with a behemoth like Black Rock Group, even the Li Group has to be careful, as any carelessness could bring disaster to the group.

Li Zhexi is not the kind of person who would give in easily. He has been busy with this matter for a long time, thinking about how to solve it.

Unexpectedly, when he was sleepy, he met the pillow, and Su Chen directly gave him a great opportunity.

Not only can he get rid of this hot potato, but he can also exchange it for cutting-edge technology such as 10nm chips. For Li Zhexi, it is the best of both worlds.

A port worth nearly 30 billion US dollars?
Su Chen did not expect that Li Zhexi would be so willing to give up such an important industry as the port.

There are as many as forty-three large ports, including a strategic port like Panama. It would be a lie to say that Su Chen is not tempted.

Even Sheikh was shocked by Li Zhexi's generosity. It takes a lot of courage to make such a decision.

You should know that shipping is an indispensable link in foreign trade, and ports determine whether those ships can transport goods to the destination!

As long as you control the ports, it means you control the ships passing through these ports. Why would you worry about not making money?
This can no longer be said to be filling a sack with money; it is almost the same as a money printing machine.

"Mr. Li, are you really willing to give up these ports?" Su Chen calmed down his excitement and asked.

In fact, Su Chen just wanted to make 10 or 20 billion US dollars at the beginning, but who would have thought that there would be such a big surprise.

At present, the 10nm chip technology is already fully mature. Thanks to the collaborative research of Professor Wu and Wei Xiuwen, breakthroughs have been made in the related technologies of 7nm chips one after another. Success is only one step away, which will take only one or two months at most.

As long as the research of 7nm chips is successful, mass production will naturally not be a problem. The 10nm chip will be completely defeated by the more advanced 7nm chip.

This is also why Su Chen wanted to sell the 10nm chip technology to Li Zhexi, the sucker, from the very beginning.

In a few months, when they hear that XCI has achieved mass production of 7nm chips, I wonder if they will be so angry that they will bleed.

"Of course I am willing. Mr. Su, you must know that the pillar industry of our Li Group is semiconductors. We are determined to obtain 10nm chip technology!"

"If you are satisfied, we can sign the relevant agreement today!"

Li Zhexi spoke directly to the point. He also saw that Su Chen was a little fox. There was no point in hiding it. Not only would it waste time, but it would also mess with people's mentality. So he might as well just come clean.

"Satisfied, I am quite satisfied!" Su Chen was also afraid that the port that was about to be obtained would fly away, so he did not continue to ask for too much.

"We will sign the relevant letter of intent today, with Sheikh as a witness. If anyone breaches the contract, he will have to pay a penalty of 10 billion US dollars. If you agree, we will complete this transaction in Shanghai in two days!"

When it comes to asset transactions involving tens of billions of dollars, it’s not as if you can just sign some contracts and be done with it!
They also need to prepare their respective industry certificates or technical information, and only after auditors from both sides have checked and confirmed that they are correct can the next process be carried out.

Just these materials will take at least one or two days to prepare.

"Okay, in two days' time, we'll be in the Magic City!" Li Zhexi smiled and stretched out his hand!

Seeing this, Su Chen raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and held Li Zhexi's hand with a smile.

As a top-notch hotel, Ritz-Carlton can naturally provide corresponding services, but considering that the matter still needs to be kept confidential, both parties sent people to be responsible for drafting the contract.

I was busy until four in the afternoon, and the matter came to a temporary end as Su Chen and Li Zhexi exchanged contracts.

"Mr. Su, it's a pleasure working with you. How about we have dinner together tonight to celebrate?" Li Zhexi asked with a smile as he looked at the letter of intent in his hand.

"Forget about the meal. After I finish this matter, I will treat you to some delicious food in the Magic City!"

"Row!"

Li Zhexi didn't say much. After exchanging a few more pleasantries with Su Chen, he said goodbye.

After sending Li Zhexi and his group into the elevator and watching the elevator quickly moving downwards, Xie He, who could no longer contain his curiosity, asked the question he wanted to ask the most!

"Su, what are you thinking? Are you really going to sell the golden bowl of 10nm chips?"

"That's the most advanced chip technology in the world. You really are willing to give it away!"

Su Chen looked at the elevator that had already arrived on the first floor, with a playful smile on his face, "How do you know that is the most advanced chip technology?"

After saying that, Su Chen didn't care about Xie He's confused expression, turned around and walked back to his previous position.

Sheikh was left standing there, muttering to himself, "It's not the most advanced chip technology? How is this possible? Could it be that Su Chen has something more advanced?"

It took a long time for Sheikh to come back to his senses. He glanced at Su Chen who was leisurely drinking tea, and an expression of disbelief appeared on his face.

“I didn’t realize that Su is such a dark person. He silently prayed for the Li Group for three seconds!”

But what does this have to do with him, Sheikh? He only has one thought now, which is...

"Su, you have to treat me to a big meal and reward my injured heart!"

(End of this chapter)