Rebirth of Hong Kong Island, leading the technology war

Chapter 167 Kirin Chips Come from Hong Kong Island
Sun Jiangtao nodded: "No problem, I'll call them right away to see when they can come out."

Guo Zongzheng said: "Let them do it as soon as possible."

Sun Jiangtao immediately took out his cell phone and started making a call.

As mentioned before, Sun Jiangtao is a very capable person. Although he has no power or influence, he is very good at building relationships and he behaves like a general at the dinner table.

Through this, Sun Jiangtao got to know many people in southern factories, from ordinary workers, technical supervisors, to middle and senior managers, almost all of whom had connections.

To describe Sun Jiangtao simply, it can be described in four words - a talented and extraordinary person.

After Sun Jiangtao made a few calls, he said, "Mr. Guo, two people will be here soon."

Guo Zongzheng nodded.

A moment later, the two men came over.

One is called Zhang Wansheng and the other is called Dong Liguo.

Both of them are supervisors of technology-related departments, which can be considered middle-level managers.

Guo Zongzheng did not hide his identity, nor did he have to. His photos were everywhere on the Internet.

Besides, although Guo Zongzheng's accent is not strong in Taiwan, it is still somewhat pronounced, and one can tell it from the Guangzhou-Wan City accent.

The two were actually a little hesitant in their hearts, but when Sun Jiangtao took out two cigarettes, they just laughed and had no more worries.

Guo Zongzheng asked: "What model are you assembling now?"

Zhang Wansheng smiled and said, "Apart from a small number of MATE20s, it's P30?"

This did not surprise Guo Zongzheng, so he asked again, "Are you busy now?"

"Busy, really busy, sometimes we have to go off the production line."

Dong Liguo also said: "Yes, a lot of new people joined yesterday. I spent the whole day on the production line yesterday. Watching them work, I was almost sick from exhaustion."

When Guo Zongzheng heard this, his face became solemn.

“Are you hiring workers again?”

"Yes, we did recruit before, but not as much as we have recently. Over a hundred people have been coming into the factory every day these past two days. To be honest, there are too many chores to do."

Southern factories have stepped up their recruitment efforts, which is an unusual signal. It indicates that there will be no problem with parts supply, at least in the short term, and it will not affect the release of production capacity.

This has nothing to do with the Red Sea Group, but Guo Zongzheng is not in a good mood.

Guo Zongzheng asked again: "Is there any problem with the supply of parts?"

Zhang Wansheng and Dong Liguo looked at each other and nodded at the same time.

"No problem, it's sufficient for now."

“Now the production capacity is almost full.”

Guo Zongzheng asked again: "What about processor chips? How is the inventory of Kirin 990+?"

Zhang Wansheng thought for a moment and said, "There shouldn't be any problem with Kirin 990+, right?"

Dong Liguo said: "There was some tension before, but a batch of goods arrived two days ago, and now there is more supply."

Guo Zongzheng was stunned: "More goods arrived two days ago? How much was shipped? Where did it come from?"

Dong Liguo replied: "About 700,000 or 800,000 chips. As for where they came from, I don't know. Maybe only the senior management of the factory knows."

Zhang Wansheng said: "I don't think the senior management of the factory knows much about this matter, but I talked to the delivery driver and they came from the port cargo yard."

Guo Zongzheng's expression changed: "Port cargo yard? Which port?"

“It’s the Guangshen Bay Port.”

After hearing this, Guo Zongzheng fell into deep thought.

This piece of information is crucial.

"That is to say, this batch of Kirin 990+ was shipped from Hong Kong Island."

Sun Jiangtao couldn't help but ask, "Why go through Hong Kong Island? If you come from overseas, you can go through other ports in Guangdong Province. Going through Hong Kong Island, wouldn't that be an extra checkpoint?"

Guo Zongzheng glanced at Sun Jiangtao.

Sun Jiangtao laughed: "Mr. Guo, I'm sorry, I was just talking nonsense."

Guo Zongzheng said nothing, but Sun Jiangtao's words further reminded him.

If Huayao's Kirin 990+ is manufactured and shipped overseas, it will first be shipped to Hong Kong Island by sea and then transported to Guangzhou Wan City by land. This route is not impossible, but it is indeed very cumbersome and requires passing two checkpoints.

The first is Hong Kong Island, and the second is the mainland.

Why does Huayao go to so much trouble?
The first possibility is to cover up and prevent people from knowing where the chip supplier is.

The second possibility is more interesting.

"Could it be that the chips were produced in Hong Kong Island?"

Guo Zongzheng murmured to himself, but immediately rejected the idea.

how can that be possible?
Hong Kong Island has always been only capable of real estate and finance. When has it ever engaged in technology and manufacturing?

This is like asking a driver to make shrimp dumpling noodles. It’s not that he can’t do it, but the key is that he can’t do it well!

If it was something else, it would be fine and Hong Kong Island could do it, but this is chip manufacturing, and mainland manufacturing companies can't do it, let alone Hong Kong Island.

Therefore, Guo Zongzheng still thinks that Kirin 990+ comes from overseas.

Guo Zongzheng asked: "Which company do you think makes the Kirin chip? Is there any relevant information? Your personal guess is also welcome."

Zhang Wansheng said, "Could it be coming from the island bay?"

Dong Liguo was amused: "TSMC? That's impossible. TSMC is eager to sever its ties with Huayao. How can it still manufacture chips?"

Guo Zongzheng waved his hands: "It can't be TSMC."

The Red Sea Group and TSMC have always had close dealings and are well aware of all matters concerning both parties.

Let’s not talk about whether Shimazu dares to go against the will of the beacon country on the other side. Even if Shimazu dares, it probably won’t be willing to do so.

After all, companies in Taiwan and the Gulf have always looked down on mainland technology companies, so when they encounter something like this, they’d be lucky if they don’t get involved.

Not only TSMC cannot help Huayao, even other semiconductor manufacturing companies in Taiwan cannot do so.

At this time, Dong Liguo said: "I think it is possible that it was made by a domestic enterprise and shipped over through Hong Kong Island to conceal its authenticity."

Sun Jiangtao was amused: "Good fellow, do you think this is Infernal Affairs?"

Dong Liguo said: "What's the big deal? It's not like we haven't done this before. It's time now, so we have to use some tricks."

Guo Zongzheng fell into deep thought again. He had to admit that Dong Liguo's judgment made sense.

But the question is, which semiconductor manufacturing company in mainland China can produce Kirin 990+?

This is a seven-nanometer chip, or even more advanced than seven-nanometer. Currently, only TSMC can produce it, and the yield is stable.

Although Sansang can also produce it, the yield rate has always been poorly controlled, the cost is too high, and the performance is significantly lower than that of chips made by TSMC.

Not to mention Intel. It is nicknamed the Toothpaste Factory for a reason. Its process technology has been hovering around ten nanometers.

If even Sansang can’t handle it, can mainland semiconductor manufacturing companies handle it?
This is very unreliable when you think about it.

In Guo Zongzheng's eyes, mainland companies can only be low-key and cannot even reach the mid-range.

Guo Zongzheng asked a few more questions, and Zhang Wansheng and Dong Liguo shook their heads and said they didn't know, so he let them leave.

Sun Jiangtao asked: "Mr. Guo, where are we going now?"

Guo Zongzheng said calmly: "Go back to the hotel."

Sun Jiangtao was stunned: "Mr. Guo, isn't it too early to go back to the hotel now? I know a good place with very hot girls from all over the world. Do you want to go around? What if you meet someone you like?"

Guo Zongzheng waved his hand: "No, I'm tired and need to go back to the hotel."

Having said that, Guo Zongzheng started the car, sent Sun Jiangtao back, and then went straight back to the hotel.

The hotel where Guo Zongzheng stayed must be the best five-star hotel in Guangzhou.

At this time, Guo Zong was sitting on the soft and wide sofa, lost in thought.

Guo Zongzheng was in a bad mood. He originally thought that Huayao could not mass-produce P30, and the current hot sales were just an illusion. It was impossible to deliver the products, or even to deliver them in full. But after visiting the southern factory for a long time, Guo Zongzheng became less and less confident in his previous judgment.

Looking at the current status of the southern factory, it is obvious that it is increasing its production capacity and has even recruited a number of new production line workers.

It doesn't look like there is a shortage of chips at all.

Now Guo Zongzheng still has no clue, the only clue is that the chip came from Hong Kong Island.

How to check next?
Just then, the cell phone on the table rang.

Guo Zongzheng stood up and walked over. When he saw it was a phone call, he immediately answered it.

It was my father Guo Taiyuan who called.

Of course I have to answer the call. Being even a second late would be disrespectful to my dad.

Guo Taiyuan's voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Zong Zheng, where are you now? I heard from the people in the company that you are not in the company."

Guo Zongzheng quickly explained: "Dad, I'm here at Guangwan."

Guo Taiyuan's voice became noticeably more severe: "What were you doing at Guangwan? You weren't there to fool around with someone, were you?"

"No, Dad, I'm here to investigate the South Factory."

"...Southern factory? Huayao's factory?"

"Correct."

Guo Taiyuan was silent for a moment, and his anger seemed to have subsided: "Then have you found out anything? Is there a shortage of Kirin chips?"

Guo Zongzheng replied: "This... is not in short supply for the time being."

Guo Taiyuan was very surprised: "What? Shortage? You mean, there are enough Kirin chips?"

"Yes, and a batch of Kirin 990+ just arrived at the southern factory a few days ago."

"That's too weird. Who is helping Huayao manufacture chips? Have you found the source?"

“There is very little information available at the moment.”

Guo Zongzheng told Guo Taiyuan the whole process of his investigation in Guangzhou Wanshi.

"Dad, Huayao's confidentiality level is very high now. It is difficult to find the source of the Kirin chip."

"Wait, Zong Zheng, you just said that the Kirin chips were shipped from Hong Kong Island?"

"Yes, I think there are many doubts. If Kirin chips are manufactured overseas and shipped to the mainland, why do they have to go through Hong Kong Island? Why can't they go directly through the mainland ports to enter the country? Wouldn't that be more convenient and less risky?"

Guo Taiyuan thought for a moment and said, "It's indeed very suspicious. Maybe Huayao is covering up something."

Guo Zongzheng noticed that his father didn't seem angry, so he asked, "Dad, what should we do now?"

"what are you thinking?"

"I just thought about it. Maybe I need to go to Hong Kong Island to investigate to find out what's going on. But I think the Eagle Intelligence Agency should also be investigating in Hong Kong Island. I don't know if I need to go there."

Guo Taiyuan said: "They are them, and you are you. You don't need to overly trust the abilities of these intelligence personnel. They may not be able to obtain as much information as we do."

Guo Taiyuan is very confident in himself, and this is not blind confidence.

Guo Taiyuan's network of contacts in mainland China and Hong Kong Island is unmatched by the Eagle Americans.

Moreover, this is a Chinese-speaking region after all, and there are great language restrictions. Eagle Force's intelligence personnel may not be able to fully demonstrate their capabilities in the investigation.

Guo Zongzheng said, "I understand, Dad. I will go to Hong Kong Island in the next two days to track the transportation routes of some Kirin chips."

"Well, but you have to be careful."

"I will, Dad."

Guo Zongzhen was about to cry. He never expected that his father cared about him so much. He was so moved that he wanted to poop.

Guo Taiyuan thought for a moment and said, "Oh, by the way, I'll contact the Li family later. You can ask them for help when you get to Hong Kong Island."

Guo Zongzheng was stunned: "Someone from the Li family? Li Chaoren?"

"Correct."

Guo Zongzheng laughed: "Dad, no need, I am very familiar with the Li family, I will find them myself."

Guo Taiyuan did not comment. Since Guo Zongzheng could handle it himself, there was no need for him to put on such a show.

However, Guo Taiyuan still said that if there is anything, just call him directly.

To be honest, Guo Taiyuan felt a little uneasy about letting his son do this, after all, he was investigating a huge secret.

Anyone who knows the business knows that the source of Huayao’s chips is not just a secret of Huayao alone, but involves the entire country of China.

Investigating this matter is definitely risky.

However, Guo Taiyuan still believes that he can hold on.

A day later, Hong Kong Island, Victoria Harbour.

Hu Jiangshan had a good sleep. He got up from bed, washed, changed his clothes, and went to the restaurant downstairs for breakfast.

After moving to a new house, Hu Jiangshan's life became much more comfortable.

Today Hu Jiangshan needs to eat and drink enough, and also pack some things, as he will set sail out to sea soon.

This time we are not going to Jiangjun Island, but to Tenglong Island.

All the transfer procedures were finally completed in the past two days, and Hu Jiangshan also took some time to go to the island to take care of things.

Hu Jiangshan drove to the Baisha Bay Yacht Club Pier.

When Hu Jiangshan was walking towards his own parking space, a few people came towards him.

One of them was Li Changxi.

It was not surprising to meet Li Changxi here. After all, the Li family was one of the richest families in Hong Kong Island. They had several yachts parked here, and each one was huge.

Li Changxi was a restless person, and he liked to take the girl and his friends out to sea for a few days.

What surprised Hu Jiangshan was that there was another person next to Li Changxi.

It turned out to be Guo Zongzheng, the young master of the Red Sea Group.

It's quite strange that Guo Zongzhen is with Li Changxi.

But this doesn't seem to have anything to do with Hu Jiangshan.

"Mr. Hu, where are you going?"

Hu Jiangshan replied calmly: "Go fishing."

"one person?"

"Correct."

Li Changxi's smile was deep enough, and seemed to contain a hint of ridicule.

There was no expression on Guo Zongzheng's face. He and Hu Jiangshan had no connection at all. They just knew each other and didn't even bother to say hello.

Hu Jiangshan didn't say much, just brushed past them and left.

Guo Zongzheng said: "This guy has a very withdrawn personality."

Li Changxi chuckled and said, "He is just a hopeless person. Don't bother with him."

In fact, what Li Changxi said was very subjective. Hu Jiangshan has been in the spotlight recently.

Guo Zongzheng asked: "Is he really going out to sea to fish?"

Li Changxi thought for a moment and said, "That's impossible. I think he is going to the fishing ground."

"Fishing ground?"

"Mr. Guo, don't you know? Hu Jiangshan opened his own fishery and reportedly sold it to Huayao."

(End of this chapter)