Reinventing the Millennium

Fang Zhuo has always been a man of his word.

He quickly informed Sina and scheduled an exclusive interview for May 8.

It's said to be an exclusive interview, but it's actually quite casual.

Because he wanted to meet with some leaders of domestic semiconductor companies and had many things to do and time was tight, this interview was scheduled during lunch time.

For two consecutive days from the 6th to the 8th, Fang Zhuo sat in Shanghai and intensively met with a wave of members of the wafer manufacturing service alliance, including China Micro, Jingsheng, Huachuang, Shanghai Micro and other leading companies in their respective directions. .

In addition, there are also contacts with state-owned enterprises that have been specially approved, such as the 45th and 48th Institute of China Electronics, etc., in order to better play the role of investment.

Fang Zhuo had said hello to the funds this time, but he should not be too impatient about investing. He was also thinking about how to better combine all factors and simply throw money in. In the end, it might be Chicken feathers everywhere.

The Ice Core Wafer Service Alliance has been renamed as the China Wafer Manufacturing Service Alliance. However, SMIC, which is also an important part in name, cannot play a big role for the time being. The core is still to build an industrial chain ecosystem around ice core.

As the chairman of Bingxin, Fang Zhuo did not mention Bingxin much in the exchanges in the past two days. Instead, he was more like an investor, focusing on listening to everyone's expectations for the future and ideas for the company.

At noon on the 8th, he met Wang Fengyi and mentioned his views from an investor's perspective.

"How come these people can't even draw a round cake?"

Wang Fengyi rarely gave his own perspective: "Maybe it's because I don't have overly optimistic confidence in the semiconductor environment. The external environment has been a little better in the past two years due to off-site factors, but the internal environment has just experienced a financial crisis and market demand has declined. For you, In short, ice cores are purchased from all over the world, so no matter which angle you draw the picture from, it is not easy to be confident."

Fang Zhuo thought about it, although he asked himself not to be impatient, wasn't there still that kind of unconscious harshness?

"Having said that, what if you are good at painting? Especially in the field of semiconductors, it is better to move forward in a down-to-earth manner." Wang Fengyi said calmly, "It is impossible to see results without several years of hard work. I'm afraid It also needs to be driven by the new ice core factory, and packaging and testing is also an opportunity.”

Fang Zhuo glanced at Brother Wang in surprise.

Wang Fengyi nodded slightly reservedly, "Look at what I'm doing. Isn't it normal for me to say this?"

Hey, how to get closer actively and identify the weak points!

In the lounge of Hang Lung 23, there were eight dishes and two soups on the table. Wang Fengyi came over to do business, so he didn't drink.

After the two talked for a while, Sina reporter Ni Wenbin arrived in a hurry.

This is Mr. Fang’s first interview with the media after plotting against the short sellers!

This is Sina’s lineup!

Ni Wenbin followed the instructions and arrived at the lounge. He couldn't help but feel flattered when he saw two people waiting for him to eat. This was the former richest man in the world and his...his good friend.

"How many years have you been at Sina?"

"When were you here in Shencheng?"

“What are your thoughts on Internet media and traditional media?”

Different from the interview he imagined, Ni Wenbin was asked a few questions by Mr. Fang. He was nervous at first and answered very cautiously, for fear of causing any extra trouble to his colleagues and leaders.

Only after this wave passed did he actually carry out his mission.

"Mr. Fang, it's been two weeks since Yike's short squeeze. At this time, how do you evaluate this matter?"

When Fang Zhuo heard this question, he suddenly thought of what the gasoline man said three days ago and replied: "It's very exciting."

Ni Wenbin waited for two seconds, but saw nothing more. He repeated in surprise: "Very exciting?"

"Aren't you excited?" Fang Zhuo looked at the Sina reporter and couldn't help but nod, and smiled, "You are all excited, and I, as the client, are more excited. There is nothing else. After all, Yike is just A cellphone company, not a financial institution.”

Ni Wenbin continued to ask: "Mr. Fang, many people say that this time a mobile phone company is more financial than a financial institution. What do you think of this statement?"

"I have long said that what defeats financial institutions is their greed." Fang Zhuo said directly, "Without Yike, there will be other companies that burst their bubbles, but this time it happened to be Yike, and it happened to be We have a professional enough team, so it’s a fluke.”

Ni Wenbin asked: "Mr. Fang, do you think it's a fluke?"

Seeing Mr. Fang nodding without saying anything, he suddenly asked a bold question: "Mr. Fang, everyone knows that in this round of market conditions of Yike, both institutional shareholders Shenxin Science and Technology and Xiangjiang Huanyu announced reductions in their holdings, but today I I saw General Manager Wang of Shenxin Technology here, is there a tacit understanding between you two?"

Instinct from a reporter!

If the report doesn’t come out, the worst case scenario is that it will be cut off. Anyway, let’s enjoy the fun first!

Fang Zhuo ate his food and did not answer, but signaled Wang Fengyi to come and face the reporter's questions.

"I'm just here to chat with Mr. Fang about domestic investment development. You can't say that I can't come even after I reduce my holdings, right?" Wang Fengyi said with a smile, "Public is public, private is private. Mr. Fang and I are on good terms. Friend, but in the previous situation, I had to be responsible for Shenxin Science and Technology, and it was impossible to ignore the possible risks just because of personal friendship."

He continued: "This round of market conditions in Yike is indeed very exciting, but Shenxin Technology and I both attach great importance to value and stability. As one of the first institutions to invest in Yike, we have received generous returns."

"As Mr. Fang said, financial institutions are often greedy. In this era, it is easy to be greedy, but it is difficult to restrain greed."

"Shenxin Kechuang is already very satisfied with the returns from Yike, and we still hold Yike's shares. Like IDG, which had earlier taken advantage of Yike's angel round, it had already cleared its position and left. If it was done in hindsight, wouldn't IDG's losses be greater? ?”

"Wanting to encounter a market like Yike and then profit from it is not what an investment institution should do. Always thinking about taking risks will only end up losing everything."

"Insisting on value investing and being a friend of time are the principles that Shenxin Technology and I are willing to establish for the domestic investment industry."

Wang Fengyi talks eloquently, regarding profits as garbage, value as a benchmark, and time as a friend.

This magnanimity made Ni Wenbin nod inwardly, feeling that the rumors were too much.

He asked carefully: "Then are there any interests between you and Mr. Fang? This is a question that many people have."

Wang Fengyi felt that this Sina reporter was too straightforward.

His expression remained unchanged and he smiled: "How can there be any exchange of interest? Yike has been reviewed many times by the US Securities Commission and the Nasdaq Exchange this round. If there is any exchange of interest, it has been discovered long ago. There is really an exchange of interest." , I’m not avoiding suspicion now? Am I still sitting openly and openly in front of the media?”

Ni Wenbin nodded secretly again. He was indeed arrogant and would not shy away from suspicion when dealing with interests.

He wanted to redirect the question to Mr. Fang, but saw a call from the big boss, and then heard a few interesting words that he could understand: "Nokia" and "Pekov Kallasvuo"...

Fang Zhuo held the phone and motioned for the two of them to continue chatting while eating, and moved aside so as not to disturb them.

The call came from Finland, from former Nokia president Kallasvuo Kallasvuo, or in other words, Nokia's current group consultant.

Kallasvuo is very simple and straightforward.

He believes that the ITC's final ruling is about to come down, and now it is time for Yike to sit down and negotiate with Nokia.

Nokia is willing to discuss withdrawing the lawsuit and patent licensing.

Fang Zhuo sighed and said into the phone: "Klasskov, I'm glad you are willing to make this call, but at this point, do you still think Nokia is taking the initiative?"

"Yike gave you a chance, but you gave it up yourself."

Kallasvuo's voice was a little hoarse: "Mars 1 and Mars 2 still account for a considerable proportion of your sales. Mr. Fang, you don't have much time left to think about it. This week will determine Yike's performance and stock price in the next year."

"Nokia's bullet hit the muzzle, and we all know where it landed." Fang Zhuo was not angry, as if chatting with a friend, "Do you think I can't withstand the backlash of the product market like you? Besides, you are now In what capacity are you talking to me? A consultant? A consultant to Nokia, Mr. Kallasvuo?"

Fang Zhuo hung up the phone without waiting for the other party to answer.

Today, Yike is ready to ban the sale of two old models. In fact, Mars1 is planned to be discontinued after the launch of Mars3. The real impact is the previous generation Mars2.

This is the level of Yike Company. Other levels... have reached this point. There is only one week left before the final ruling, and it is impossible to retreat.

Even if Nokia comes to negotiate on its knees, it won't work.

Fang Zhuo sat back again.

Ni Wenbin broke free from Wang Fengyi's verbal entanglement and asked his boss: "Mr. Fang, I just heard the word Nokia. Is there a new situation for Yike?"

"Not bad." Fang Zhuo said with a smile, "Yike and Nokia are expected to restart patent negotiations. This is a move by the two companies to uphold a responsible attitude towards the development of the industry. Market competition is market competition, and no one is willing to fall into endless patent negotiations. A big war will only hurt both sides."

Ni Wenbin's eyes lit up. Isn't this the latest news?

Wang Fengyi curled his lips inwardly. Mr. Fang is so open-eyed and telling lies. This Sina reporter is also a half-hearted person. Even if he can't understand English, he still doesn't know the character of your boss?

Just when the meal was about to be finished, Fang Zhuo received a call from Simons, the current CEO of Nokia.

Unlike Kallasvuo, Simmons' voice sounds more delicate.

He is the former CFO and interim CEO. He is most aware of Nokia's financial situation in the past year, which was a 21% decline in net profit!

The scariest thing is that this is obviously just the beginning.

In the past year, Nokia's mid-to-high-end phones were most affected, but this year, manufacturers such as Samsung and HTC will cannibalize Nokia's low-end phones.

There is a consensus within the group that the Saipan system can no longer keep up with this increasingly intelligent era.

And, killing Yike can't stop the Android system from blooming everywhere, so what's the point?

Simmons' attitude is very sincere and he is willing to fly his team to Shanghai to negotiate with Yi Ke.

The time interval between these two phone calls was so short that Fang Zhuo suspected that Simmons was sitting next to Kallasvuo.

"Yike has always been a company focused on products and markets, and Nokia was the first to initiate this patent litigation."

"This lawsuit started with Nokia, but it will not end with Nokia's will."

Fang Zhuo refused again.

Simmons did not give up easily. He had just taken over as CEO, and his greatest desire was to change, and he was not so arrogant.

"Mr. Fang, Nokia's lawsuit in the UK is about to begin. I don't think it's the right thing for you to limit your sights to the United States."

"Tomorrow, I will fly to China. I think we should still talk."

Simmons wants to inspect the Chinese market, at least in name.

Fang Zhuo put down his phone and realized that Wang Fengyi and Ni Wenbin had stopped talking and were both looking at him.

"Good news, Nokia's new CEO is coming to Shanghai." He said happily.

Ni Wenbin’s secret manuscript is ready to be released. This is exclusive news!

It can not only review the Yike incident, but also inspire future development!

He suppressed his emotions and continued to ask about the short squeeze case that shocked the world two weeks ago.

Wang Fengyi was watching and studying silently, but felt that Mr. Fang was too profound.

The meal was quite enjoyable. Wang Fengyi kept saying that there was no interest exchange, and Fang Zhuo joked about Yike's upcoming negotiations.

After Ni Wenbin returned in the afternoon, he rushed out an exclusive report, which became a popular article on Sina portal at 7 p.m.

——"Exclusive interview with Mr. Fang, the turmoil and progress of Yike!" 》

As public opinion started to rise here, Fang Zhuo didn't even take the time to see how reporters described today's interview when he received a call from Apple's Cook.

Yike previously formed a temporary alliance with Apple to jointly block Nokia's patents.

Cook has also been paying close attention to Yike's movements recently, fearing that Apple would be sold. As a result...

He asked angrily: "Is Yike going to have patent negotiations with Nokia?"

Fang Zhuo categorically denied: "No, Nokia insists on coming to China to talk to me. Don't you still believe me? Our two families have common interests."

Cook had to say: "Mr. Fang, I don't believe you."

Fang Zhuo said firmly: "Yike has never wavered. I can ask Schmidt to help seal the deal. If you don't believe me, don't you believe him?"

Cook sighed: "I don't believe him even more."

Fang Zhuo didn't expect that Schmidt couldn't even compare to him.

He had to take out the recording of the noon call.

Cook breathed a sigh of relief. Mr. Fang's attitude during the call was still very firm.

Then, he considered that his call might be recorded, and his words became more official.

"Cook, I want to emphasize again that this is the common interest of our two families. If Nokia starts a lawsuit against us, we cannot let it end like this." Fang Zhuo said, "Regarding this, if you are still shaken and have doubts , then ask Steve Jobs.”

Cook didn't say anything. It was just Jobs telling himself to be careful about you.

The call from Apple was followed by a call from Washington.

Because Mr. Fang was unwilling to come to the United States, Lu Peining had to pay attention to the news in China.

The purpose of his call this time was: Mr. Fang, you can’t vote!

When Fang Zhuo faced Lu Peining, who was on the same page as him, he didn't need to mention the recording. He just smiled and said: "This is Nokia begging for peace. I and President Kong Yu are betting on you. How can we make peace?"

"Mr. Fang, what are you talking about? This is to protect Mr. Kong's safety." Lu Peining was very serious. She was afraid that Mr. Fang would think too much, but she had to complain in her heart. Mr. Kong is here, how can you call Mr. Yu back? Already?

But no matter what, he believed that Fang was an extremely principled and smart person, and he would never be merciful if he wanted to kill Nokia.

I came back late these past two days. This is from yesterday. I will finish another chapter tonight.