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Chapter 195 Huayao's Secret to Getting Out of Trouble
Hu Jiangshan and Xu Zhijun walked in while chatting.

When the bosses saw this scene, they looked at each other in confusion.

The guests watching below were whispering and talking among themselves.

"Who is that young man? The one that Mr. Xu talked about."

"That young man, I noticed him too, but I don't know him. I don't think I've seen him before."

"I know, that's the young master of the Hu family."

"Young Master of the Hu family? Which Hu family?"

"It's the Hu family in Hong Kong Island, the grandson of Hu Yingxiang."

"Ah? How can Hu Yingxiang's grandson be able to cut the ribbon? Is he representing the Hu family? But does the Hu family have a semiconductor business?"

"Who would know? I don't know what the organizers are thinking."

"This is not the organizer's fault. Didn't you see? Mr. Xu from Huayao is so familiar with him that they are arm in arm with each other. There must be some connections."

When everyone heard this, they realized that this was indeed the case.

In comparison, the big guys were much more cautious in their words and actions. They just looked puzzled but did not say anything nonsense.

A moment later, Hu Jiangshan arrived at the venue and assigned seats.

Sure enough, it was another VIP seat, next to Xu Zhijun.

To be honest, there were not many seats in the VIP section, less than two rows, and Hu Jiangshan felt that he was a bit conspicuous sitting there.

Hu Jiangshan whispered to Xu Zhijun: "Isn't it inappropriate for me to sit here?"

Xu Zhijun was happy: "What's inappropriate about this? You deserve to be sitting here!"

"But I'm a fishmonger."

Xu Zhijun glanced at Hu Jiangshan and whispered, "The fish you sell are not cheap."

A sentence suddenly rang in Hu Jiangshan's mind.

【The bigger the waves, the more expensive the fish. 】

These words are really appropriate at this time.

For China and Huayao, the external environment is becoming increasingly harsh, and the storms are strong enough.

Hu Jiangshan is quite kind and did not raise the price for chip foundry under such circumstances.

Not to mention that the price is too high, the Kirin chips that Huayao got are even cheaper than TSMC's, and the quality is even better.

Where is the reasoning here?

By the way, Hu Jiangshan also did not add any price markup to the semiconductor materials such as photoresist he supplied to other companies.

You have to know that at this time, the supply price does not need to increase several times, just double it, and Hu Jiangshan can make a lot of money.

But Hu Jiangshan had no intention of doing so at all, and all the goods were shipped at the same price.

Whether it is Huaxin International or Juxing Technology, not only did they purchase the required semiconductor materials at the original price, but they also saved a lot of shipping costs.

Therefore, not only the related companies are grateful to Hu Jiangshan, but the Semiconductor Association will also secretly take care of Hu Jiangshan.

It is indeed not excessive for Hu Jiangshan to sit here.

However, people who are not in the know do not see it that way. Many people regard Hu Jiangshan as someone with connections, which is why he has the honor of sitting in the VIP seat.

Hu Jiangshan didn't care anymore. It was just a meeting and that was it.

Coincidentally, Chen Yifei's seat was also very close to Hu Jiangshan, just diagonally behind him.

Of course, Hu Jiangshan was not aware of this.

Chen Yifei glanced at Hu Jiangshan but didn't care too much.

Hu Jiangshan attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony and sat in the VIP seat, which Chen Yifei could understand.

After all, Hu Jiangshan is a rich second-generation and his family runs a company. He must have connections in the mainland. It is only natural for him to stand out here and make friends with other business leaders.

A moment later, the industry meeting began.

The process of this semiconductor industry summit is similar to most industry summits. First, several bigwigs were invited to give speeches, and then discussions and communications were held on the current problems and difficulties encountered in the semiconductor industry.

Especially at this time, it feels a bit like a swearing-in ceremony.

Of course, those who can go on stage to speak are basically the bigwigs in the industry. Ordinary people not only do not have the qualifications, but also do not have enough vision and ability to answer questions and propose solutions in public.

Since this involved professional issues in the semiconductor industry, Hu Jiangshan listened very carefully. The opinions of some bigwigs did touch upon the core of the issue and were quite far-sighted.

These big guys are well-known and they are not just there to do the work.

That’s why they say experts in science and engineering are better than experts in liberal arts. It’s not enough to just rely on good words, you also need to have something in your brain.

But then again, the bigwigs present are all industry leaders with outstanding abilities, and they know where the key lies, but it will still take several years or even more than ten years to truly solve the problem.

Of course, that is the normal course of history.

Now that Hu Jiangshan is sitting here, it means that many things are no longer a problem.

Soon, it was Xu Zhijun's turn to go on stage and give a speech.

The audience burst into warm applause.

Huayao is now a company at the center of controversy and at the forefront of the battlefield, so naturally it receives the most attention.

Originally, people in the industry believed that Huayao was in trouble and would not survive more than two years, and would soon face the dilemma of having no chips available.

What was unexpected was that several months later, Huayao still had chips available. At least until now, the Kirin chips have not been out of stock, and it has even released the latest flagship mobile phone P30 series.

Huayao P30 series sells very well, and there are even reports that the sales of P30 phones have now exceeded 700 million units.

You have to know that the P30 phone has only been released for more than two months. Such a sales speed is simply terrifying. More importantly, the international market has not yet taken off. It has such sales volume only in the mainland.

So everyone is curious about how Huayao got the Kirin chip and which company is manufacturing it for Huayao?

Of course, everyone knows that Huayao will never tell the most core secrets, but it must always answer indirect questions.

When Xu Zhijun came on stage, he just said some polite words, which were obviously prepared in advance. They were bland and had no nutritional value.

However, everyone's focus is not here, but Xu Zhijian's mental state.

Obviously, Xu Zhijun was in a very good mood and didn't seem to have any worries. He just had a few dark circles under his eyes due to the long journey.

What does this mean? It means that Huayao’s biggest crisis should have been overcome, otherwise Xu Zhijun would not feel so relaxed.

Xu Zhijun finished his speech, greeted the audience, and was about to walk off the stage when he was stopped by the host.

"Mr. Xu, please stay. Can I ask you a few questions?"

Xu Zhijun nodded: "Okay, go ahead and ask."

"Mr. Xu, is the Kirin chip still being iterated?"

The host was quite capable. This question was quite crucial. The meeting room immediately fell silent. Everyone wanted to hear how Huayao’s boss Xu Zhijun would answer it.

Xu Zhijun smiled and said: "Of course it is iterating normally. To be honest, our HiSilicon Semiconductor department is very busy right now. Not only the Kirin project, but other chip projects are also being promoted."

When everyone heard this, they all showed surprised expressions.

Especially the top bosses in the industry find it incredible.

These big guys are actually very clear about the difficulties Huayao is facing now.

TSMC and Sansang are unlikely to produce for Huayao. Even if Huayao's HiSilicon Semiconductor continues to develop chips, who will mass-produce these chips for them?

But Kirin chips are indeed not out of stock now.

There are rumors that these are all inventory chips, but this inventory is too abundant. Several months have passed, and according to the sales volume of Huayao mobile phones, there are tens of millions of chips shipped. No matter how high the chip inventory is, it is not enough.

It doesn't make sense at all.

Now, after hearing what Xu Zhijun said, not only the Kirin chip project is being continuously iterated, but other chips are also under development.

What does this mean?
This shows that Huayao's chips can not only be taped out and tested, but can even be mass-produced normally.

This is serious. Which company is mass-producing chips for Huayao?

Let’s not talk about whether this company has the courage to do so.

Even if you have the courage, you must have the ability.

At present, apart from TSMC and Sansang, no other manufacturer in the entire Blue Star has the ability to manufacture chips below ten nanometers.

In fact, Sansang’s manufacturing technology is a bit far-fetched.

Yingtai, a native of the Beacon Country, is even more reluctant.

In other words, only TSMC has sufficient capacity to produce advanced process chips below ten nanometers.

Again, it is impossible for TSMC to cooperate with Huayao again.

So how does Huayao mass-produce its chips?
Could it be that Huayao has its own advanced semiconductor production line?

That's impossible. I haven't heard of such developments in Huayao in recent years.

You have to know that building an advanced semiconductor production line cannot be completed in a short time. It takes at least two or three years to put it into normal production.

Everyone looked at the host, expecting him to ask more crucial questions.

Sure enough, the host asked again: "Mr. Xu, you just said that Huayao should have passed the most difficult time now. Can you tell us what method Huayao used to get out of the predicament?"

Xu Zhijun looked at the audience. Many people stretched their necks, waiting for his answer.

This is also a predictable scenario.

But will Xu Zhijun say it?

He definitely won't.

At least not by giving the real answer.

That is no longer Huayao’s business secret, it is national confidential information.

Whether to say it or not is not something Xu Zhijun can decide himself.

Xu Zhijun smiled and said, "Of course, it was thanks to the efforts of our employees and partners who supported us that we were able to overcome the difficulties and persevere. Although there are still some minor problems now, I believe things will get better and better in the future."

The host quickly asked: "Mr. Xu, is there any problem that Huayao has not solved yet? You mentioned that there are still some minor problems, can you reveal them?"

Xu Zhijun said: "It's just that the production capacity has not been increased yet. As you can see on the Internet, most of the complaints from customers are about the delivery speed. We are now solving this problem and I believe it will be solved soon."

Having said that, Xu Zhijun glanced at the young man sitting in the VIP seat, then looked away.

No one noticed this detail.

Hu Jiangshan gave a slightly bitter smile.

Like Wang Chengdong, Xu Zhijun is always thinking about urging orders.

Xu Zhijun's answer left many people present confused.

I didn’t expect that what Huayao needs to solve now is the production capacity problem.

This question may not sound like a big deal, but real semiconductor manufacturing experts looked thoughtful about it.

They think that the production capacity Xu Zhijun mentioned may be the production capacity of chips.

However, increasing chip production capacity is not such a simple matter.

This involves process technology, yield, and the supply of semiconductor materials.

All three are difficult to resolve.

But looking at Xu Zhijun's expression, it doesn't seem to be the case, as if these problems can be easily handled.

Therefore, Xu Zhijun's statement, coupled with his answers to a few questions, did not dispel the doubts in other people's minds at all, but instead made them more and more confused.

The meeting ended quickly and after lunch it was free time.

Chen Yifei had further activities to attend, so he did not leave the ancient Wuzhen. Besides, he was reluctant to leave now. It was not easy for him to come to the Jiangnan water town, so he had to stroll around and have some fun.

Such a place is actually quite suitable for Chen Yifei's preferences.

Chen Yifei called her assistant Zhang Xiaorou and went out.

Of course, someone with Chen Yifei's identity had to disguise herself well before going out.

Just put on a mask, a hat, and sunglasses, and that's about it.

It is a very hot day and the sun is very strong, so Chen Yifei's outfit is not special and will not attract attention.

However, Chen Yifei's figure and posture are so beautiful, and her unique temperament is evident everywhere, so people will still look back at her when she walks on the street.

The two of them strolled leisurely along the narrow and quaint streets of the ancient town, occasionally visiting scenic spots and shops on both sides of the road.

At this time, Chen Yifei and Zhang Xiaorou came to the famous ancient Wuzhen dyeing workshop.

There are not many tourists now, so the dyeing workshop is relatively quiet.

Chen Yifei whispered: "It feels good here, I want to sit for a while."

Zhang Xiaorou nodded and pointed inside the yard.

The courtyard of Liangbufang is very large, with rows of dyed cloth hanging on the walls, which is very distinctive and romantic.

Chen Yifei and Zhang Xiaorou came to the corner of the yard and sat down on a stone bench to rest.

At this time, a young woman came in, lifting up a large piece of dyed cloth. Her eyes fell on Chen Yifei with surprise.

"Is it Yifei?"

Chen Yifei turned her head and smiled. It turned out that He Chaoyun came.

As mentioned earlier, He Chaoyun is the eldest daughter of the He family in Australia City and is considered one of the more capable ones among the new generation.

Because the He family also invested in semiconductor companies in the mainland, they were invited to attend the conference.

He Chaoyun and Chen Yifei are very familiar with each other and have many interactions.

There were too many people in the venue just now, and He Chaoyun didn't have time to say hello to Chen Yifei. Now that they met by chance, they must have a good chat for a while.

He Chaoyun asked: "Yifei, aren't you afraid of being recognized by others when you come here?"

Chen Yifei shrugged: "It doesn't matter if you recognize me, can you still eat me?"

"If you eat it, you won't be able to leave."

"As long as you don't shout, no one will recognize me."

The two were chatting in low voices when Zhang Xiaorou exclaimed and covered her mouth.

Chen Yifei asked: "What's wrong? What did you see? You're so startled."

Zhang Xiaorou gestured with her chin: "That's him..."

I saw a handsome guy walking slowly towards me, looking at the hanging dyed cloth as he walked, as if he was studying something.

He Chaoyun was stunned: "...Hu Jiangshan?"

(End of this chapter)