Chapter 184: Forging Swords for the Nation, Chip Factory

Langqin Man's expression twisted for a moment, then he glared at the female supervisor.

"What price did you quote to Boss Xu?"

"Boss, I…"

"What 'I'? Get out!"

Langqin Man pointed at the female supervisor and scolded her harshly.

"Sorry, it's my fault."

The female supervisor quickly lowered her head and left in a dejected manner.

Xu Yuexin stood aside, quietly watching the two perform.

He knew that the Langqin Man and the female supervisor's act was not only for his eyes, but also for the white young man's.

There must be an agreement between Intel and their intermediary agent, stipulating the transfer price and the ceiling on commission points.

As for this practice of eating the upstream and downstream, it is strictly prohibited.

Once discovered, the consequences will be extremely severe! After the heated dialogue, the atmosphere grew even more tense.

The white young man sitting opposite now furrowed his brows.

Even though he didn't understand Chinese, he sensed something was off from the tone of their exchange.

"Mr. Xu, may I ask how your negotiations with them went originally?"

The white young man asked with a solemn expression.

"Ah, it's like this: we had a small misunderstanding…"

Langqin Man hurriedly explained in English.

"I was asking him, not you."

The white young man cut him off without mercy, then waved his hand to send Langqin Man out.

At this point, Xu Yuexin began to recount the whole matter to the white young man, step by step.

The white young man's complexion turned sour after listening, especially upon hearing the 4,000,000 Hong Kong Dollar quotation.

Such a matter would be a scandal for the company.

He must not proceed with it.

The white young man made up his mind and said.

When Xu Yuexin finished speaking, he immediately made his stance known.

"Hello Mr. Xu, we are sorry that our carelessness in selecting an agent caused you an unpleasant experience."

"I have decided to break precedent this time and deal with you directly, waiving the 200,000 agency fee."

"In addition, the patent price will be at a 10% discount."

"Of course, I am not without conditions; I hope you will sign a confidentiality agreement with our company's patent department regarding this, and not disclose the matter."

The white young man said earnestly.

"900,000 Hong Kong Dollar, including the right to produce the Micron Chip and to modify and upgrade it, correct?"

Xu Yuexin no longer had a stone‑cold face; a smile gradually spread in his eyes as he said.

The patent originally priced at 4,000,000 Hong Kong Dollar was secured by him for just 900,000.

Heh, the 40‑meter long broadsword has once again proven its worth.

Xu Yuexin exclaimed happily, his mouth almost unable to contain his grin.

"That's right. After signing the Contract, we will continue to provide you with technical services, and we welcome you to join Intel's supply chain."

"Alright, let's sign the Contract now."

After Xu Yuexin finished speaking, he sat down with the white young man; he took the Contract out of his Book Bag and they began reviewing the terms together for signing.

The Patent Contract's terms were lengthy; when Xu Yuexin finished reviewing and signing, the streetlights beneath the hotel had already lit up.

Xu Yuexin and the white young man had a working meal together, then returned to his Half-Mountain Mansion.

According to the Contract, Intel must deliver all manufacturing technology of the Nanometer Chip to him within five business days, and provide technical services for the next five years.

After arriving home, Xu Yuexin made a plan, feeling confident that during this trip he could resolve all matters of land and factory construction, and could start production by mid‑next year at the latest.

The Chip Factory's location need not be too bustling; a more remote spot is fine.

However, it should be close to Kwai Chung Terminal for convenient transport.

Besides that, it's about talent.

Currently worldwide, the most advanced countries in the Chip manufacturing industry are the United States and Japan; to recruit talent one naturally has to go to those two countries.

Xu Yuexin knows no one in the United States, but he does have Mei Naizi in Japan, who might be able to help him.

He just doesn't know whether this woman, after borrowing his seed to bear a child, will turn hostile and disown him.

After all, from a profit standpoint, cutting off all ties with him is Mei Naizi's safest option.

With a tentative mood, Xu Yuexin, after returning to the Half-Mountain Mansion, dialed Mei Naizi's number.

"... dial... dial..."

"Hello, may I ask... is this Xu Jun?"

When the call connected, a sweet yet incredulous voice came from the other end.

"Hmm, it's me. Have you slept yet?"

Xu Yuexin asked.

"Not yet."

"How busy can Xu Jun be that it took three months to greet us mother and daughter?"

After confirming it was Xu Yuexin, Mei Naizi's voice turned mischievous.

"Oh? So it's a girl then."

That's right; I just checked a couple of days ago, and the child is growing well.

Why, Xu Jun, don't you like girls?

I like them—boys and girls, I like them both.

Take care of yourself; don't overwork yourself.

Hearing Mei Naizi describe the child's condition, Xu Yuexin felt a strange sensation and almost forgot the purpose of the call.

It's fine. I was a bit tired when I first took over the Watanabe family's business, but now it's back to normal.

Xu Jun, how about you? Any new breakthroughs in your career?

I suppose there's a slight breakthrough, so I've been busy lately. Saying this, Xu Yuexin told Mei Naizi his current need, asking her to help find some talent in the Chip industry.

Xu Jun, are you planning to get into the Chip industry?

Alright, within a week I'll send all the talent you need to Xiangjiang.

Hmm, I appreciate your effort.

No need to be formal. As a wife, this is what I should do for my husband.

From the handset, Mei Naizi's voice was full of allure as she said, "You're welcome to travel to Japan anytime~"

Alright, alright.

Xu Yuexin hurriedly agreed, his heart fluttering into a slight panic.

I have to admit, Japanese women are truly unrivaled at flattering men.

If Mei Naizi said that to him face‑to‑face, he'd be completely melted.

Who were you on the phone with just now?

Just a short while after Xu Yuexin hung up, Chen Yixue walked into the bedroom and asked.

She had vaguely heard a coquettish woman's voice, so she came over to ask Xu Yuexin.

Just a friend.

Xu Yuexin replied, "I'll be busy with land and machinery matters later; once everything is settled, I'll arrange promotion for you."

Will that be too tiring?

Chen Yixue's attention shifted as she sat beside him, concerned.

Chen Yixue knew Xu Yuexin had many tasks these days.

So when she saw Xu Yuexin still busy for her, she felt a pang of sympathy.

Not tired.

Xu Yuexin chuckled, draping his arm over Chen Yixue's fragrant shoulder, "You know how vigorous my energy is."

Chen Yixue's face flushed at his words, involuntarily recalling last night.

You have no proper decorum.

She shot Xu Yuexin a glance, softly rebuking, and adjusted the strap of her suspender shirt.

I didn't say anything at all.

Xu Yuexin wore an innocent expression, then fixed his gaze on his elder sister-in-law's beautiful eyes, "But since you say I lack decorum, then I truly have no decorum."

After speaking, he lifted her chin with one hand and kissed her plump red lips.

Hey, you…

She reached out to push, but before her hand could touch Xu Yuexin, he held her firmly in a kiss…

……

The next morning, Xu Yuexin woke up before his elder sister-in-law.

He washed up, ate breakfast, and left home to attend to business.

Xu Yuexin had already resolved the patent and talent issues; next was to buy land and build a factory.

There's no rush to purchase a Lithography Machine; he'll wait until the talent Mei Naizi finds arrives.

After all, questions about Lithography Machine models and manufacturers still need to be discussed with talent in technology and supply‑chain management.

Xu Yuexin set his sights on a vacant lot near the Kwai Chung wharf; after learning the landowner was Maersk, he was delighted.

He would have to deal with them again.

Xu Yuexin located Maersk's Kwai Chung representative office, and the person he met this time was still the same Chief Representative from before.

Upon hearing Xu Yuexin's intention, the Chief Representative gave a courteous smile.

"Sorry, Boss Xu. With trade in Xiangjiang so prosperous now, Maersk cannot possibly sell a piece of land right beside the wharf."

"If you're interested in other lands we own under Maersk, we could discuss it."

"How much did you buy it for?"

"Eight million Hong Kong Dollars."

"I'll pay twelve million; sell this land to me."

Xu Yuexin said firmly.

The site's location is extremely advantageous. Once the Chip Factory is built, packaged Chips can go straight to the Kwai Chung wharf for distribution, making it highly efficient.

Nikon's Shinagawa Chip Factory sits on the west side of Tokyo Bay, and Samsung's Hirase Garden Chip Manufacturing Center is beside Hirase Port.

Though his factory is a startup, it must have such a prime location and cannot be disadvantaged by its site.

The Chief Representative looked at Xu Yuexin with a hint of surprise.

To fund a Chip Factory with that much money all at once? the Chief Representative thought, finding Xu Yuexin's actions hard to comprehend.

Xu Yuexin stared calmly at him, showing no hesitation or regret.

Currently, the Chip manufacturing industry is still grueling and low‑margin.

However, after the EUV Lithography Machine emerges, everything will change.

The industry's profit margin will soar, and its importance will greatly increase.

In other words, Chip manufacturing is an industry that hides gold beneath it.

Therefore, Xu Yuexin believes his factory deserves such a feng shui‑enhanced plot; he is willing to add 4 million.

"Alright, since Boss Xu is determined to get it…"

"Then I will do the honorable thing."

After some thought, the Chief Representative nodded and said.

"Alright, shall we sign the Contract now?"

"No problem."

"By the way, this plot was just acquired, and the usage term is still 50 years…"

……

After a review and discussion, Xu Yuexin and the Chief Representative signed the Land Deed, pressing their fingerprints on it.

The land issue is now a great success.

Xu Yuexin, holding the Land Deed, walked out of Maersk's representative office and, without pausing, began the factory construction.

The Chip Factory is finally about to rise from the ground! (End of chapter)