America: My Time

Chapter 585 The Old Man's Madness
Chapter 575 The Old Man's Madness
“As expected, we still need to consult you about the semiconductor industry. You are the real expert in this field. We have indeed underestimated the fierce competition in the semiconductor market, but we have no choice. We need to take responsibility for everything in the US semiconductor industry. We cannot allow others to dominate the semiconductor industry, as that would affect US security!” At this moment, Rockefeller stepped forward and expressed his 'difficulties' again.

Upon hearing this, John shook his head and said, "This is not a problem I can solve. If you are persisting for the sake of the American semiconductor industry, I admire your efforts, but I cannot offer you any other assistance. Handing over the game world is already my greatest sincerity. If you have other ideas, then it is not something I can resolve."

“Mr. John, we didn’t mean anything by it. We all understand how fierce the competition is in the semiconductor industry today, which is why we’ve come together. Is there any other way to resolve our current predicament? After all, you have Bell Labs, and you are at the forefront of semiconductor research and development. Perhaps we can cooperate and work together to deal with this ‘crisis’!” Gordon Moore had no choice but to step forward at this moment and revealed their true intentions.

At this moment, John finally understood these guys' true intentions: Bell Labs! They had their eyes on Bell Labs' wafer technology because it was the best way to reduce chip costs.

"Sure, as long as you can offer enough value, Bell Labs will naturally accept your cooperation. Bell Labs has never refused to cooperate with other companies. You're overthinking it. Besides, Bell Labs doesn't necessarily have the most advanced technology. Monsanto's technology is also quite good, and their R&D speed is no worse than Bell Labs'!"

John was very familiar with the semiconductor industry, as it would be his future pillar industry. Naturally, he needed to understand all the developments in the industry so that he could control the situation.

John agreed without even considering it, leaving everyone dumbfounded. This was completely different from their understanding of John. Why would he agree so easily?
"John, are you serious? This is no time for jokes. We need Bell Labs' most advanced technology!"

“I know you want 8-inch technology, that’s fine, I can accept it, Bell Labs can accept it. If we don’t accept technology licensing, how can Bell Labs continue to grow and develop? If your costs are lower, Nvidia can even accept your supply.”

Faced with John's answer, everyone fell silent for a moment. They had originally thought that it would require constant discussion and persuasion with John to succeed, but they did not expect that things would be so simple and smooth.

The construction of an 8-inch wafer fab is an absolute core technology, and John agreed to it so easily, which is unacceptable to many people. It also makes them wonder if there is some conspiracy involved, and why the other party would accept the request so easily.

"You don't need to worry that I have any ulterior motives. This is the development of technology. If we don't authorize and give you this technology, I believe that someone else will be able to do it soon. Moreover, Bell Labs makes a living from technology and does not produce it itself, so there is no problem with technology licensing. Just like the technology in the field of communications, we can license it as long as you can pay a sufficient price. Bell Labs has no secrets."

Seeing everyone's reaction, John instantly understood what they were thinking. These guys all thought they would value this technology highly and wouldn't easily share it with others. They were just overthinking it.

“Okay, we accept. It’s a pleasure to cooperate!” Rockefeller accepted John’s ‘goodwill’ without further hesitation!
Bell Labs was not only developing wafer technology, but also developing lithography machines. This was because John understood how amazing the future development of semiconductors would be and how profitable the industry would be. Therefore, he did not leave any hidden dangers for his own development. From materials to production to research and development, it was a one-stop service.

“Mr. John, now that you’ve brought up communications technology, could we cooperate?” At this moment, Barry Bertiger of Motorola stepped forward and asked, a hint of expectation in his eyes.

Upon seeing this bigwig, John couldn't help but sigh. It seemed Motorola had followed the same old path. Their Iridium project had already begun, and now they were at LaBell Labs, or rather, Hughes Aerospace's idea, hoping to get help from him. "I wonder what your cooperation requirements are. If it's in the semiconductor field, I have no objection. If it's in communications, that's not a problem either. After all, I was able to enter this industry thanks to Motorola's help in the first place. Without your assistance, I wouldn't be where I am today!"

Motorola quickly made their request. Surprisingly, they didn't want semiconductor technology, but rather Global Online's mobile phone factory. They wanted to acquire Global Online's mobile phone factory in the United States, which shocked John. He hadn't expected these guys to have such a crazy side.

However, John quickly understood their intentions: it was another strategic move in the semiconductor industry. These guys wanted to control the semiconductor market in the mobile communications sector as well. It has to be said that their methods were truly insane. Once these old guys made a decision, it was incredibly terrifying. Now they wanted to control most of the US semiconductor market, including the gaming world, mobile phones, and mobile communications markets.

"Sure, as long as you can pay the price, nothing is impossible. However, I must tell you all, the factory can be sold, but that doesn't mean you can monopolize the market. Global Online can be given up because we need to develop and improve new technologies. Europe won't let you have your way. European technology is also developing rapidly, and they have their own mobile communication systems and patents. It will be very difficult for you to interfere in the European market! As for Asia, I don't need to say more. Japan's capabilities are obvious to all!"

John actually wanted to talk to Motorola about communication standards, but seeing their attitude, he had to give up. These guys were probably focused on the Iridium project and wouldn't accept his offer.

"Thank you, Mr. John. If possible, we would like to invite you to join Motorola's Iridium project, which will be a groundbreaking advancement!" Soon, this Motorola tech guru began to explain their Iridium project to John. It was clear that they not only wanted Hughes Aerospace's assistance, but also wanted to invest in John's company.

Good heavens, these old guys have some really insidious ideas. They want to drag me into the Iridium project, drain my precious funds, and prevent me from having enough money to expand overseas!

John smiled calmly and said, "Thank you all for your kindness, but I will not participate in your Iridium project. I don't have your ambitions, nor do I have the funds you need. Hughes' global satellite positioning system has already consumed enough funds and energy, and I simply cannot afford such a large project. Moreover, Global Online prefers to build communication base stations on the ground, which is much cheaper and easier to prepare for upgrades. After all, technology is constantly evolving, and who knows when a better communication technology will emerge!"

When John rejected Motorola's "goodwill" outright, Morgan was not surprised at all. Rejection was the norm; it would have been problematic if John had agreed. He knew all too well the cost Hughes Aerospace had paid. Despite the support of Japanese and Middle Eastern tycoons, Hughes Aerospace's energy was consumed by this project, making it difficult to spare the resources to invest in Motorola's Iridium project in the short term.

In fact, Morgan Stanley wasn't too optimistic about Motorola's Iridium project. After all, their plan was too ambitious, and the construction cost would be astronomical. It would require a huge number of users to keep the project running, and the communication costs would be staggering. In terms of cost, it couldn't compare with Global Online.

Today, Global Online has spread to major cities across the United States. Although it has not yet expanded to smaller towns, it is already the largest mobile communications company in the United States, holding an absolute market advantage. Under such circumstances, it would be strange if John agreed to this. Abandoning his own company to support a competitor would be a decision only a fool would make.

If Morgan were to choose, he believes John wouldn't trust Motorola either. After all, John's track record speaks for itself. There's no such thing as a failed investment. Even now, Global Online is gradually achieving break-even, something other mobile communications companies can't do. The huge initial investment was a major problem!
Morgan Stanley wasn't entirely sure how staggering Motorola's investment was, but it was definitely higher than Universal Online's. Even if Motorola's plan succeeded, its usage time would be limited. In contrast, Universal Online's investment was much better. At least their base stations were their own and could be used indefinitely. Moreover, as John said, technology is constantly evolving. When the next generation of communication technology emerges, the other party can easily upgrade, but Motorola would have a hard time doing so!
(End of this chapter)