Reinventing the Millennium

First, Apple came to shake hands and make peace, and then offered a small favor to SMIC. In the meantime, they also took advantage of the time to go to Southwest Shu to inspect the putting into use of Tesco's new warehouse center.

Fang Zhuo was so busy that he had to postpone his trip to New York and planned to check out the new iPhone on the Shanghai line.

On the last day of February, as soon as he took a breath, he heard that Datang Telecom had received a confirmation that they were willing to continue to promote cooperation between the two parties based on the new quotation framework.

At noon, Fang Zhuo was in a good mood and asked Su Wei to go shopping on the lower four floors of Hang Lung, and by the way, he bought two bags per person for his family.

"I noticed that you are really fast at picking out bags. You never look at a style a second time, and you don't waste any time at all."

Fang Zhuo observed the details of Weiwei's bag purchase.

"These Hermès and Bulgari stores are right downstairs from us. Sometimes there are female bosses who come to talk to Tesco. I will come down and chat with them while shopping. Especially, recently, the brand managers from Japan and South Korea have also More frequently." Su Wei explained, "Besides, it's very stressful to go shopping with you."

Fang Zhuo wondered: "How to say?"

"It's a waste of your time to choose styles. If you convert it into money, you might be able to buy all the styles you are hesitant about." Su Wei blinked narrowly.

"It's not that valuable, it's not that valuable." Fang Zhuo smiled and waved his hand.

Su Wei asked her secretary to record different gifts to give to different relatives, and then commented a few words on the differences between this place and the Xin District store. Finally, she habitually turned the topic to business: "You are so happy today, how can SMIC be so thorough?" Is it finalized?”

"It should be no problem. Although the process of state-owned enterprises is complicated, as long as the leaders above them nod, it should be pretty much the same." Fang Zhuo paused, "The head of Datang Telecom wants to have another talk with SMIC in person and wants me to do the same." To attend, I hesitated but declined.”

Su Wei asked strangely: "Why? Aren't you willing to help?"

"After all, it's not my home court. Mr. Zhang is coming back from the United States soon. He knows how to deal with the factions within SMIC. Plus, I've already lost my temper. It will be easier to clean up the situation when I come back this time." Fang Zhuo Smiling slightly, "I'm just sending out a signal, and as the head of Datang, I also have to worry about the situation of Yike's mobile phone."

He took two steps closer and whispered some off-site concerns into Weiwei's ear.

Su Wei was a little shocked.

"With Mr. Zhang and Dr. Jiang here, SMIC is generally stable internally, except for one thing." Fang Zhuo unconsciously thought for a few seconds before saying, "One thing is that Datang Telecom is pursuing two directors from SMIC's board of directors this time. Seats, seems to want to have more influence.”

SMIC's current board of directors has only seven directors.

Datang Telecom will become the majority shareholder this time, and it is very energetic to win two seats at once.

"Then if you subscribe for 5% this time, you won't get a director seat?" Su Wei knew Fang Zhuo's decision.

"When I went to SMIC this time, I basically met directors and shareholders, but I didn't meet many of their executives. There were also some foreign shareholders who didn't come." Fang Zhuo shook his head, "Now when talking about semiconductors in China, we can't avoid SMIC. , there is no way around the ice core, compared to Datang getting a seat... maybe I am more sensitive."

"I say we are like-minded, but the two companies still have a competitive relationship after all. Recently, a former SMIC customer gave an order to Bingxin. After thinking about it, I just decided that it would be OK if I got what I wanted."

Su Wei heard Fang Zhuo's hesitation. SMIC is a senior, and many people in Bingxin are from SMIC. At this time, whether investment and seats are a help in times of need or a robbery depends on how to grasp the scale.

Moreover, for Bing Xin itself, the most important thing now is to work hard and single-mindedly, and it is not appropriate to get involved in other things.

She thought about it and asked, "What about Mr. Zhang's affairs in the United States?"

Fang Zhuo shook his head. This matter was something he was also very concerned about, but the trend still had to be seen. The reporter's actions had become the biggest X factor affecting SMIC's development.

The two walked in the corridor in silence for a while.

The secretaries and assistants were eight feet away behind him.

"How about the company rents a new headquarters or builds its own headquarters?" Su Wei mentioned something she had been thinking about for a while.

"Well, sure, let Yongke find a piece of land, engage in global design bidding, and build a landmark headquarters." Fang Zhuo did not refuse, and said naturally, "It just so happens that I made some money shorting Lehman a while ago. You can also spend some on it.”

Su Wei glanced at it and said, "How much money did you make from shorting Lehman?"

Fang Zhuo laughed: "Just a little bit."

"Then build a headquarters to let everyone know that all the money has been spent." Su Wei said considerately, "Since it's just a little bit, it's not enough to spend. After all, it's just a short-selling battle of wills."

Just as Fang Zhuo was about to speak, a call came in.

After he got through, he listened for a while without saying much, but after putting down the phone, he said to Su Wei: "As soon as I mentioned Yongke, Liu Suyi from Yongke called me. Yongke Real Estate wants to be listed on the Hong Kong stock market."

"How is it?" Su Wei asked, "Isn't Country Garden listed there last year?"

"You can go." Fang Zhuo muttered, "It's just that the current situation of going public is not very good."

Su Wei nodded. The global financial market is in shock. Yongke Real Estate's listing this year will definitely not be as good as Country Garden's last year.

After listening to Fang Zhuo's thoughts on the company's listing for a while, she saw another call coming in, but this time there was a faint smile on his face.

Su Wei took the initiative and asked: "What's the good thing?"

"Not really, it's news from Morningstar Semiconductor." Fang Zhuo said seriously, "They also plan to go public in Xiangjiang."

Su Wei said deliberately: "Oh, this is not good. The current situation of listing is not good."

Fang Zhuo nodded and said: "Well... the situation is not good..."

The situation is not good, but that would be great!

In addition, there is more bad news for Morningstar Semiconductor. Its latest tape-out has still not been successful.

Judging from Fang Zhuo's feelings, Chenxing was quite impatient after losing consecutively.

Morningstar internally finalized the listing location this time and did not choose Treasure Island or the mainland. It seems that it wants to be closer but is worried about being too close.

This company that has been in contact for a long time is worthy of attention. Bingxin has its shares, Yike has the prospect of cooperation, and some familiar home appliance brands are its customers.

Well, it's good to be listed. Only by going public can we raise more development funds.

Fang Zhuo's thoughts suddenly popped out.

"Why are you laughing?" Su Wei asked abruptly.

Fang Zhuo immediately replied: "It's just fun to buy bags with you. I'll come down and shop more when I have time at noon."

Su Wei smiled half-heartedly: "Well, it's really a good time to buy bags now."

Fang Zhuo shook Weiwei's hand and said, "Good times, good times. Thank you, Mr. Su."

If two companies in a row want to list in Hong Kong in this situation, they should complete the listing process as soon as possible. Yongke will not talk about it for now. Morningstar had better log on to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange before the storm takes shape.