Rebirth of the Thousand-Faced Movie King

Zhang Zhongmou's reputation has huge power in the semiconductor field.

Although he only does OEM and does not have any consumer products.

But when contract work reaches its peak, no one dares to underestimate it.

Even Intel and Samsung have great admiration for TSMC.

Under the leadership of Zhang Zhongmou, Intel and Samsung did not hesitate too much.

In fact, like Zhang Zhongmou, they have long felt the pressure from Huanyu Technology.

Especially Samsung, Huanyu Technology has started to compete with Samsung in mobile phones, OEM, TV, LCD display and other businesses, and some businesses even overwhelm Samsung. Just because this market is huge, even with the entry of Huanyu Technology, their business is still growing, which makes them slightly neglected. But after Zhang Zhongmou explained the pros and cons, several giants knew about it. If they don't enter, it will be too late if they want to control Huanyu Technology in the future.

A few days later, four semiconductor giants, TSMC, Intel, Samsung, and Dutch ASML held a global press conference. It was announced at the meeting that TSMC, Intel, and Samsung will jointly invest US$7 billion in ASML and formally study the wet lithography process.

Ordinary people may not understand this news and wonder why they are making such a big move.

But even so, a huge amount of US$7 billion is still an extremely terrifying figure.

"Mr. Chen, TSMC teamed up with Intel, and Samsung invested US$7 billion in ASML."

Immediately, Zhang Jianming came to Chen Yu's office.

You can tell at a glance who this news is most aimed at.

"I saw it."

Chen Yu is sitting on the office chair in the office.

News like this has already spread all over the world.

Even if Chen Yu didn't ask for the news, he would have already received it.

In fact, Chen Yu doesn't need to ask for information. TSMC, Intel, Samsung, and ASML hold press conferences. They officially announce to the outside world that they want to study wet lithography technology.

"Mr. Chen, TSMC Zhang Zhongmou has a high prestige and is also very influential in the global semiconductor industry. We should quickly develop a response strategy."

After Zhang Jianming, Lin Benjin also came over after receiving the news.

"General Engineer Lin, why are you here?"

Seeing Lin Benjin coming, Chen Yu smiled and said, "Aren't you and Professor Wang Ren professional in researching technology?"

"Mr. Chen, although we are researching technology, we must also pay attention to the movements of the world's semiconductor giants. Just by immersing ourselves in researching technology, it is not certain when our technology will become obsolete."

"It's too late. How could it be possible? Mr. Lin, you came up with the wet lithography theory. We should have the most advantage."

"Mr. Chen, you can't say that."

Lin Benjin shook his head: "Although I was the first to propose the wet lithography theory, in fact I was only the first to perfect this theory. In the industry, we also discussed it privately with some other experts at the time At that time, we felt that this was a direction, but because the theories in various aspects were not yet complete, we did not go further. But later I found that dry lithography technology encountered bottlenecks, so I refocused my thoughts on wet lithography theory. Above. For this reason, I have further improved it.”

"In other words, TSMC's research in this area may not be weaker than ours?"

"It may even be better than us."

Lin Benhan said seriously.

"Better than us."

Chen Yu touched his chin.

He was not surprised by Lin Benjin's remark.

In fact, he had been prepared before.

How could the wet lithography process completely surpass them just by poaching Lin Benjin?

Even if Professor Wang Ren was recruited from Peking University, it would not be enough.

TSMC, ASML, Intel, Samsung... They have been in the semiconductor field for decades. Just based on the technology they have accumulated over the decades, they are much better than Huanyu Technology. Not to mention, they have world-class talent.

"It doesn't matter, Mr. Lin, I believe in your strength."

Chen Yu thought about it for a while and said to Engineer Lin, "You can rest assured to study it."

"Mr. Chen, I'm worried that they may be one step ahead of us."

"It doesn't matter if we go one step faster. Our own research on semiconductors is slower than theirs."

Chinese people who are several generations behind in technology have come through this way, not to mention that they are faster than Huanyu Technology.

With Chen Yu's style of play.

Even if they develop the wet lithography process first, Chen Yu can beat them.

What's more, they may not be faster than Huanyu Technology.

Seeing that Chief Engineer Lin was still a little stressed, Chen Yu thought for a while and said, "Well, Chief Engineer Lin, let me go to the laboratory with you."

"Mr. Chen, what are you doing?"

"Let's go. You'll know when you get there."

"Okay, Mr. Chen, please follow me."

He brought Chen Yu, Chief Engineer Lin, Zhang Jianming and others to the laboratory.

At this time, all technicians in the laboratory were doing their own work.

Among them were the newly recruited Professor Wang Ren and several of Chen Yu's senior fellow students who were exchange students at Peking University.

"Everyone, please stop."

Chief Engineer Lin said to everyone in the laboratory.

Chen Yu stepped forward and said, "Don't be nervous, everyone. It's not so formal. There's actually nothing wrong with coming here today. I just want to chat with you."

Chen Yu asked everyone to relax, and then asked: "Professor Wang, how are you doing in the company recently?"

"Everything is fine."

"Are you tired?"

"Well, I'm tired even if I say I'm tired, and I'm not tired even if I'm not tired."

"How do you say that?"

"I'm tired because those of us who are engaged in technology often don't even take care of food once we start doing research, and we have to stay up late from time to time."

"It's really hard, isn't it tiring?"

"It's not tiring, because we can turn various theories into reality step by step through our research. This is very rewarding in terms of spirit and sense of accomplishment."

Professor Wang Ren tells the truth.

When he first entered Huanyu Technology, he had some concerns.

But after joining Huanyu Technology for a while, he no longer felt much about Peking University.

An experimental environment like that at Huanyu Technology cannot be found at Peking University even with a lantern.

"Professor Wang said it well."

Chen Yu took the lead in applauding.

Then, Chen Yu added: "You must know that TSMC, Intel, and Samsung recently invested in ASML."

"Mr. Chen, don't worry, we will work hard to study and conquer the wet lithography theory first than they do."

Wang Ren assured Chen Yu.

"Professor Wang, you are overthinking it. The wet lithography process is an extremely complex process. We cannot rush this. Moreover, I don’t want everyone to work hard day and night. So, when I come here today, I would like to express my special sincere thanks to you. Here’s a gift from everyone.”

"General Engineer Lin's annual salary will be increased to 100 million, plus bonuses and equity."

"ah?"

Lin Benjin never thought about the sudden salary increase.

Moreover, OnePlus is so cruel.

"Don't be surprised, Mr. Lin. You scientific researchers are the core strength of our Huanyu Technology."

Of course, this salary increase is not just for Lin Benji, but for everyone in the laboratory.

"Except for Chief Engineer Lin, the annual salary for other project leaders starts at 30 million."

"Senior researcher, annual salary is 10 million."

"Senior researcher, annual salary is 5 million."

After speaking, Chen Yu looked at the senior fellow students next to Professor Wang Ren.

It was said before that several senior brothers were recruited to serve as assistants to General Engineer Lin. In fact, Lin Benjin already had assistants and did not need them.

After poaching Professor Wang Ren, Chen Yu asked several juniors to follow Professor Wang Ren.

Several senior fellow students and Professor Wang Ren were very satisfied with this arrangement.

"Also, our junior researchers start with a minimum of 1 million..."

The so-called junior researchers are Chen Yu's group of senior fellows at Peking University.

"Mr. Chen, can we also get an annual salary of 1 million yuan a year?"

Hundreds of millions of salaries were spent, and the entire laboratory was completely devastated.

But no matter how deceived they are, it is absolutely impossible for them to ignore the charm of money.

At this time, several of Chen Yu's senior fellow students at Peking University were already shouting excitedly.

"Haha, of course."

Chen Yu nodded affirmatively: "Come on, if you become a senior researcher in a few years, you can get 5 million."

"Mr. Chen, what are you doing?"

After leaving the laboratory, Lin Benjin was a little confused about Chen Yu's thoughts.

"What, you don't like the salary increase?"

"No, I thought you had thought of specific strategies to deal with semiconductor giants like TSMC."

"I thought of it. Didn't I use it just now?"

"Isn't this just the salary increase?"

Lin Benjin had some brain circuits that couldn't keep up with Chen Yu.

"Yes, that's right."

Chen Yu nodded happily.

"But isn't this strategy too simple?"

"The simpler, the more effective it is. Take this salary increase as an example, Mr. Lin, don't say you don't like money."

"Well, although I don't value money particularly, I still like money."

"Just like it. If you like it, others will also like it. Some may even like it more."

"Mr. Chen, I seem to understand that you are buying a lot of money to attract talents in the global semiconductor field."

"Roughly the same."

"Then we can just show it to the outside world."

"You can't do it just by showing off. If you want to do it, you have to be serious about it. Don't put any burden on you. You deserve these. If you really feel embarrassed about getting such a high salary, then turn this salary into motivation. , the sooner the wet lithography process is developed, the better."

"Yes, Mr. Chen, I will do my best here."

Lin Benjin assured Chen Yu.

"Mr. Chen, you probably have other purposes for this move."

After Lin Benjin left, Zhang Jianming, who knew Chen Yu best, asked.

"Brother Jian, it seems you understand me."

Chen Yu smiled slightly: "On the one hand, I want to attract talents from all over the world by giving them a salary increase. On the other hand, I also want to drain their cash flow."

"I'm afraid this is a bit difficult. If TSMC and ASML cooperate, maybe we can compete with them for funds. But with Intel and Samsung joining us, we can't beat them."

"That's not necessarily the case."

Chen Yu shook his head: "Although several of them have invested in ASML, they may not have the same intention. Moreover, the investment in wet lithography technology is huge. Just like this time, they only invested US$7 billion. Obviously, this is not enough. It can also be seen from this However, they may not be willing to spend so much money on this research. If the money spent in the future is huge, the pressure they will bear will be even greater."

I have to say that although Chen Yu's move is simple, it is very effective.

After Chen Yu offered Lin Benjin and others a sky-high annual salary, the industry suddenly started an uproar.

A number of technical talents and top experts are discussing this.

"Everyone, are you interested in Huanyu Technology?"

"To be honest, I wasn't interested before, but now I am."

"Me too."

“You can be disinterested in anything, but you can’t be disinterested in money.”

When it comes to semiconductors, Huanyu Technology has just started.

Although a lot of money was spent, there were not many talents available.

At this time, as soon as the sky-high salaries came out, some talents actually went to Huanyu Technology.

Some people who did not want to go to Huanyu Technology also made their selection based on the annual salaries at all levels offered by Huanyu Technology.

And those employees who have joined major semiconductor companies are now planning to apply for a salary increase.

"Manager, I have been with the company for 5 years. It's time for a salary increase."

"How much do you want to add?"

"It's not much. I think junior researchers at Huanyu Technology all earn 1 million. I'm already a senior researcher. Not to mention getting the same 5 million as Huanyu Technology, my annual salary should be at least 3 million."

"3 million, why don't you go and grab it."

"Manager, the current market price is like this."

"Huanyu Technology is lying. How can they afford such a high price?"

"No, a few of my friends went to Huanyu Technology, and they really paid such a high annual salary."

"Really?"

"How much did you give?"

"One is a senior researcher like me and gave 5 million. The other is a senior researcher and gave 10 million."

"Ten million, let me go... I don't even have such a high annual salary."

"Manager, don't you have 10 million?"

"There's a fart."

"How much are you?"

"About 2 million."

"Oh my god, manager, your annual salary is only 2 million?"

"What do you think?"

"Then how about we apply to the higher authorities together?"

"this is a good idea."

The most expensive part of the semiconductor industry is equipment, while talent salaries account for a relatively small proportion.

But that was before.

This was the situation before, and no one thought it was a big deal.

Moreover, the salary level of employees in the semiconductor industry is also higher than that in other industries.

But this world is not about how much you have, and you will be satisfied.

When the comparison appears, you will find that the salary you thought was good is really pitiful compared with others.

From ordinary technicians to senior technicians, from senior technicians to senior technicians, to various project leaders, chief engineers... and so on. Faced with Huanyu Technology's terrifying offer, it was impossible for them not to be tempted. Even if they don't want to go to Huanyu Technology, they still have to fight for their own interests in the company where they work.

then.

You'll see that next.

Almost everyone in the semiconductor industry has put forward demands for salary increases.

"Let human resources and finance work together to improve our salary system."

"Mr. Zhang, do you really want a salary increase?"

"Don't you want a rise?"

"Well……"

The assistant was extremely embarrassed.

"If you want it to go up, just say it, that's okay."

Zhang Zhongmou didn't look good.

He naturally knew that Chen Yu was digging a hole for himself.

If they don't increase their salary, then some talents will definitely flow to Huanyu Technology.

Although he knew that Huanyu Technology would definitely not be able to accept so many talents.

But they don't need to receive them all.

They only need to take part of it and give a high salary, which will set a new salary standard for the world.

If you don't raise the price, they won't leave for the time being, and they will all have opinions about the company.

If they increase their salary, it will also have an impact on their salary levels at TSMC.

You know, how many people does Huanyu Technology’s semiconductor business have?

How many employees does Huanyu Technology’s semiconductor business have?

This is not on the same level at all.

Huanyu Technology may be able to spend more than one billion, while TSMC will have to spend at least several billion.

No matter which one you choose, it will be a big blow to these established semiconductor companies with many employees.

Especially since they just announced that they are spending huge sums of money to research wet lithography technology.

The equipment has not been purchased yet, and the staff salary issue alone will cost them a lot of money.

The project has not started construction, but the budget has exceeded the US$7 billion invested by the previous three companies.

But despite this, Zhang Zhongmou had to obey Chen Yu.

Although such a trick is shameless, it is not something that just any company can pull off.

Without such a strong cash flow, you might be beaten to death yourself, let alone trying to trick others.

"Hmph, Chen Yu can use such shameless tricks, and we at TSMC are not easy to mess with him."

Although Zhang Zhongmou seems to have a friendly face, he is really not a person who does not fight back when he suffers a disadvantage.

TSMC has been involved in the semiconductor business for decades and has destroyed many competitors.

From the moment he decided to enter the wet lithography process, he had already decided to fight head-on with Huanyu Technology.

Since Huanyu Technology launched the attack first, he is not a vegetarian.

"Zhang Lei, please inform us that the chip foundry costs for the important chip design manufacturers we cooperate with will be reduced by 20%."

Don’t look at this as just a drop in chip foundry costs.

Just such a price cut can directly threaten Central International, in which Huanyu Technology has a stake.