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"Welcome, Isabelle, long time no see."

A very simple greeting, followed by a handshake, and then Ning Wei introduced classmate Jiang next to him to this friend from afar: "She is my lover Jiang Chenshuang. Look, I keep my word. As long as you come to China, I will Let me introduce her to you."

Before coming, Ning Wei humbly asked Liu Wei for advice on whether there was anything special about receiving a princess from a foreign country who came from afar. The answer he received was that the Qing Dynasty had fallen, so there was no need to be too formal...

Well, actually Liu Wei is not so imprecise, this is just Ning Wei’s understanding. Liu Wei’s original words are that since the other party has not specifically notified the official department through official channels, he is an ordinary visitor and should follow the etiquette of receiving friends. That's it.

I would rather support this statement with both hands. He is just an ordinary person. He doesn't understand many complicated rules. As for receiving friends, it is simple. He is familiar with this. In your twenties, who doesn’t have a few friends?

So there was this simple scene at the airport.

What made Ningwei feel very comfortable was that Isabel didn't have the airs of a princess. At least she didn't wear too many muscular men in black suits and sunglasses to attract attention. Of course, he might have brought it with him, but like Liu Wei and the others, he didn't have the words "I am a bodyguard" written on his face in an exaggerated way.

As for the chairman of Ericsson and his entourage, they were even more knowledgeable. When he greeted his old friends, they all stayed behind and waited quietly.

"Hello, Isabel." Jiang Chenshuang smiled and greeted this exotic princess.

Xiaojiang has never been confident in her English skills, so she worked hard during college, but daily communication is not a big problem. After all, we don’t use particularly unfamiliar vocabulary when chatting, and she doesn’t talk much. .

"I finally met you. You know, Jiang, you must not know how Ning praised you when we were in Montreal. Today I realized that his vocabulary is actually so lacking."

Seeing that Isabel was very talkative, Ning Wei was relieved. He was afraid that the beauty around him might not understand, so he kindly helped to translate: "Isabel just said that your beauty can no longer be found in the world." To describe it vividly.”

Classmate Jiang blushed instantly, glanced at Ning Wei, and whispered: "Don't talk nonsense, I understand!"

"Ning, it's not polite to whisper in front of a lady. Jiang, how about we talk about ladies alone first and leave space to these gentlemen?" Isabel glanced behind her to sponsor her journey. The financial owner said with a smile.

"Of course, I'm very happy to communicate with you." Jiang Chenshuang said happily. For Jiang, this beautiful European princess in front of him is a good target for speaking practice. Of course, for Jiang to think this way, he would rather take credit for it.

This is what Ning Wei said to her in the car when they came to pick her up. The original words were: "Don't be nervous at all, I'm telling you, just think that their main purpose of coming to China is to help you practice your spoken English. "

No matter what the two of them thought, at least Ronnie Ledon didn't have to wait awkwardly nearby.

"It's a great honor to meet you at the airport, Dr. Ning Wei. I believe this represents the beginning of a wonderful journey." Unlike the relaxed greeting with Isabel, Ronnie Ledon's approach was very businesslike.

Fortunately, Ning Wei has experienced a lot of this business-style chat recently and is very familiar with it.

"Haha, of course, Mr. Letun, we are friends, real friends. When Cisco sent President Huang of Greater China to meet with me two days ago, that's what I told him. Compared with Cisco, I I am more optimistic about Ericsson. As I said on Weibo, I think with a chairman like you, Ericsson will be brilliant for another hundred years."

He said polite words and held his hands together affectionately. Ning Wei found that the old man opposite him had quite strong hands...

"Cisco? Haha, just like I said in the interview, ignore those inexplicably arrogant guys, you know? They have put a lot of effort into acquiring Ericsson at a low price." Ronnie Ledon looked disdainful. look.

"Of course, Ericsson should consider acquiring Cisco."

Ning Wei nodded, and then gave a serious suggestion: "Really, I think Ericsson and Huawei can grant each other credit on the 5G technology level. The two companies can reach a strategic alliance, and both parties can advance and retreat together. At most, they can unite two small businesses. company, I will use the turbulence algorithm to make a little joke with Cisco in the name of Ericsson. In the future, the network equipment field will probably have nothing to do with Cisco. As long as Ericsson works hard, we can join forces to make Cisco’s valuation drop to a level that no one dares to do. Touch! So as long as Ericsson dares to take responsibility, then you can really carefully consider the possibility of acquiring Cisco."

Seeing Ning Wei chatting and laughing, Ronnie Ledon couldn't help but shudder. To be honest, he felt that he was crazy enough for saying those words in the media. If he really wanted to play like this, he really didn't have the confidence. Ning Wei can probably live well in China, but if he really gets involved, the grass on the graves will be several meters high in a few years.

"Haha, Dr. Ning, you really know how to joke. Win-win cooperation with friends and businessmen is the principle we follow. Well, why don't we find a place to have a good chat!" Ronnie Letun decided to end the awkwardness at the airport. chat.

Ning Wei said cooperatively: "Okay, I have booked a hotel for you. It is right next to Yanbei University. The environment is very beautiful. I hope you will like it, Mr. Letun. By the way, I also told Mr. Yan of Huawei You will come today to show Huawei's respect for Ericsson. He is already on the plane flying to Beijing. I will introduce you to him when the time comes. He is definitely a good friend and I believe you will like him by then."

Ronny Letun said in surprise: "Yan from Huawei? Well, maybe I know him. I met Yan from Huawei at a 5G summit forum in Europe, and we had a great conversation. We even exchanged phone numbers. . Maybe they are the same person, I believe if it is really him, we will definitely have a very pleasant chat."

Ning Wei nodded and said thoughtfully: "Sure enough, your circle of friends is relatively high-end. It would be better to know each other. Some things are easier to talk to friends."

…

Yan Ming arrived just in time, just in time for the dinner Ning Wei had specially ordered. Ning Wei wasn't sure what distinguished hotels there were in the capital, so he settled on the hotel where he entertained everyone at the last exhibition. It was right next to Yanbei University. He didn't even have to take a car to get home. It was just a few steps away. Moreover, the Cantonese food provided by the hotel tastes pretty good. Except for the fact that Isabel, who was coming to China for the first time, was not very good at using chopsticks and the atmosphere was too hypocritical, Ning Wei felt that everything else was good.

Isabel happened to be practicing speaking English with classmate Jiang, and classmate Jiang patiently taught Isabel how to use chopsticks, which was completely in line with the meaning of business banquets, equal exchange.

Yan Ming drank several glasses of wine with Ronnie Ledon, and the two ladies at the dinner also drank two small glasses of wine. Under the facilitative effect of alcohol, the atmosphere during the dinner was very good. Yan Ming and Ronnie Ledon did have a great time chatting. Of course, the conversation was all very routine, and there was not much technical content. If Ning Wei was asked to evaluate, it would probably be just like listening to what you have to say.

Really, if it were Ning Wei who was a year ago, he would probably feel that the friendship between China and Ai is as reliable as a tightly welded steel bar when attending this kind of dinner. Any force that wants to break the friendship between China and Ai will It's a paper tiger. If the two of them cooperate, it's a match made in heaven. They are stronger than the feelings Yue Lao has embroidered with red thread. Really, just listening to the two people's implicit heartfelt exchanges, one can really feel the two's ardent expectations for the everlasting friendship between China and China. The sweet words made him unable to even get a word in.

But Ning Wei knew very well that Xiao Ai had been planning how to circumvent the patent trap designed by Huawei from the beginning, and was actively preparing to litigate with Huawei in the global field. Lao Yan had been thinking about it since the day he knew there was a magic weapon to defeat the enemy. How can we plot a ruthless plot against Xiao Ai? It would be best if Xiao Ai loses money to the point where he pawns his pants, and from now on there will be one less powerful competitor...

It is said that the relationship between best friends is not reliable. After seeing the relationships of these top business leaders, all unreliable relationships in the world are weakened. It's obvious that both of them want to stab each other in the vitals, and if they don't die, they have to stab each other again to relieve their hatred. And then when they clink glasses, they can still smile sincerely and talk about the eternal friendship, which makes the air The air of hypocrisy that permeated the atmosphere made Ning Wei feel like she could break out in a cold sweat.

Really, this is the worst time Ning Wei has ever felt that the word friendship has been tarnished. It's a pity that the two big guys didn't develop into the film and television industry, otherwise Hollywood would owe them a pair of statuettes. Especially the details of the sincere expression on his face can be perfectly grasped even after drinking. It would be a pity not to be an actor!

So Ning Wei also found that he was really not suitable for high-end shopping malls! If he were to swap positions with Yan Ming, he would lose if Mr. Letun, who came from afar, was so angry that he couldn't eat. That's why he was in such a good mood today that he didn't bother to pay attention to the business exchanges between the two.

As soon as he thought about this, he subconsciously glanced at Liu Wei, who was pulled by him to eat together and had been sitting silently. Fortunately, his and Brother Liu's acting skills both belong to the Xiaoxianrou genre. They are not hypocritical or artificial. They act as themselves. They can embarrass others, but they will never wrong themselves...

"Dr. Ning, Yan invited me to visit the Huawei headquarters in Shenzhen. Will you go with him?" As if he felt that Ning Wei was being left out, Ronnie Ledon turned his head and looked at Ning Wei and asked.

"Oh, Mr. Letun, you really need to go this time. After all, the most important purpose of your coming to China is to join our platform construction and enjoy the subsequent corresponding follow-up rights. I won't go. To be honest, I will celebrate the New Year soon. I have a lot to do, and I don’t know much about business matters, so you can just talk.” Ning Wei forced himself to look away from the heartwarming picture of Jiang classmate teaching Isabel how to use chopsticks, and politely turned his head. The head responded.

"That's a pity, but it's the Chinese New Year for you Chinese people soon, and Dr. Ning is still busy with work. It's really admirable." Ronnie Ledon sighed, and gave a small hat to him. .

"Hey, it's not possible if we don't work. Let's talk about Apple. It bullies us that we can't make chips now. We dare to sell backward generation chips like A16/A15 at sky-high prices. We don't have enough technology accumulation for radio frequency chips, and we still need to cooperate with Cisco. This kind of unethical business dealings. To tell you the truth, I am preparing to build a large-scale semiconductor laboratory. To make the laboratory fully operational as soon as it is completed and worthy of investors, I have to share at least some information with my friends. Have the relevant technical details been completed?"

"We are currently working on several projects, such as small millimeter-wave phased array transceivers based on new materials, high-efficiency carbon-based millimeter-wave power amplifiers, high-efficiency power modulators and supporting envelope shaping algorithms, and through-silicon vias A series of technologies related to carbon-based three-dimensional integrated circuits, etc. Now our platform receives massive data access every day. Based on this data, various laboratory technical details must be simulated every day. I still have to analyze these technical details. Optimize and strive to produce results within a year, and at least the effect of the technology that everyone is using is one or two times better, right?. Just like this, my supervisor is still urging me to finish my graduation thesis..."

After complaining, Ning Wei let out a long sigh and said, "Hey, I'm in trouble!"

As an excellent business wizard, Ronny Letun didn't know much about technology, so after hearing these words, he subconsciously glanced at the accompanying technical officers. The newly appointed technical executive happened to raise his head and glance at Ning Wei. , that expression is very interesting, and the way he hesitates to speak is so cute.

"Billy, do you have anything to say?" Ronnie Ledon asked with a smile.

"Oh, it's nothing. I'm just amazed at Dr. Ning's erudition. How should I put it? Dr. Ning said this. Except for through-silicon via three-dimensional integrated circuits, we don't have a corresponding dedicated research team. Others have their own R\u0026D teams. If you want I personally think it is unrealistic to double the current technical effects within one year. Rather than setting a goal that cannot be achieved temporarily, it is better to take a good vacation." The Ericsson technology executive said implicitly.

Of course, this is understandable. If Ning Wei hadn't said these words, the technical executive would probably have said directly: "Why don't you go up to the sky and stand side by side with the sun?"

"It's not possible for now? No, no, no, Billy, that's because you don't know how powerful the resource integration and digital simulation capabilities of strong artificial intelligence are. The times are changing, and those who can't keep up are doomed to be eliminated. Do you want to Now take a look at the mathematical model we designed?" Ning Wei took out his mobile phone.

"Ahem..." Liu Wei suddenly coughed twice.

Ning Wei glanced at Liu Wei and said, "It's okay, they are all true friends. They are different from the people in Cisco."

Then he lowered his head, and after some operations on the phone, he handed it over directly.

At this time, classmate Jiang and Isabel stopped chatting. Yan Ming was also stunned. Everyone at the dinner table focused on the mobile phone Ning Wei handed over. Billy glanced at Ronnie Ledon and hesitated. Probably because he was afraid that he would not be able to go back after reading it, but then he resolutely put down the chopsticks in his hand, took Ning Wei's mobile phone under the strange eyes of everyone, and then began to browse carefully.

"Everyone, keep eating. It's okay. I don't have any other advantages. I just like to read. Mr. Letun must not know that a very outstanding person in China once said a word, treat your friends as warm as spring. Treat your enemies with the same cruelty and ruthlessness as the harsh winter. Just as you said in the media, Ericsson is my friend!" Ning Wei imitated Yan Ming's appearance and said beautiful words casually.

As for whether the other party believed this statement, he would rather not care too much. It was deeply ingrained in his mind that only the strong had the right to speak.

At the end of the day, Ronnie Ledon showed a very moved expression, then raised his glass and said: "Of course, we are friends, best friends. I suggest that we drink for the sake of our friendship."

After a glass of wine, Ronnie Ledon looked at Billy, who was already immersed in the content on his mobile phone, and began to become more active, continuing to communicate cordially with Yan Ming, and from time to time he would make gentlemanly jokes with the two ladies. , even Liu Wei, who was eyeing him eagerly, didn't let go. Even if Liu Wei didn't drink, he offered a toast with tea instead of wine. He really put into practice the saying that treating friends should be as warm as spring.

He even talked to Ning Wei seriously about whether he needed help in preparing the laboratory. Ericsson could provide everything within its capabilities, and even invest in co-construction, not only by providing money and effort, but also by providing people.

In this way, the whole dinner lasted for a full four hours until ten o'clock in the evening. Two more bottles of expensive wine were consumed. Seeing that Princess Isabel was already looking tired, the slogan "Long Live Friendship" was shouted. I had the nerve to say it, and it was finally over. Billy Hiram finally reluctantly returned the phone to Ning Wei, and gave Ning Wei a very complicated look.

…

The hotel room was upstairs. After the meal, Billy Hiram did not go directly to his room, but followed Ronnie Ledon to his room.

"Okay, Billy, what does that young man want to do?" Ronnie Ledon asked after sitting on the chair and calming down.

Billy Hiram was silent for a moment, then said: "He probably wants to subvert the entire semiconductor industry."

"Subversion?" Ronnie Letun was slightly stunned and repeated the word with some confusion.

"Yes, specifically he hopes to re-formulate standards and systems. Of course this is very difficult, but it is obvious that they are really studying these and have massive data to support them. This involves some very professional issues. .You have to know that the field of radio frequency chips alone has very complex technical standards and difficulties, but simply speaking, the commercial standard for radio frequency front-end is the same price. Who can achieve stronger signals and longer communication distances? Whoever will become the king of the market. For radio frequency chips, this is the fusion of new designs, new processes and new materials."

"What he wants to do now is innovation, and specifically they have found a way to tightly arrange carbon nanotubes and deposit them on a chip substrate. The substrate materials include silicon, silicon on insulator, quartz, flexible materials and so on. In other words, their technology can be directly integrated with traditional CMOS digital logic circuits, overcoming the heterogeneous integration problems that plague us. If these data models can be proven, then for 5G and future millimeter wave technologies, indeed It will be disruptive.”

"The problem is that I can't tell whether they have really mastered this technology and the prerequisites for realizing this technology, and have the ability to mass-produce standard carbon nanotubes. You must know that carbon nanotubes do have properties at the microscopic level. It has extremely excellent capabilities, but if some excellent features will disappear at the macro level or become unstable, this will also be a technical difficulty that makes it difficult to popularize on a large scale."

"In fact, this method has been studied by many companies and laboratories. The current difficulty still lies in mass production, but in their mathematical models, it seems that they have found solutions to many difficulties in mass production. They are designing a This kind of instrument can realize the mass production of silicon-carbon bonded chips by placing the substrate and allowing the subsequent equipment to use electric field induction, lattice induction, air flow induction, etc. according to the digital model."

"Of course the technology sounds simple, but I'm not sure if they can solve many of the difficulties in the short term. For example, this batch preparation machinery requires extremely high precision at the microscopic control interface, so that carbon nanotubes can be used in catalysts with different induction types. Under the influence, it is grown according to the designed chip drawings, which requires extremely precise control of the induction effect. The preparation difficulty of this kind of machine is not inferior to that of the latest generation of lithography equipment."

"But the draft of the data model also contains a model of this kind of machine. Unfortunately, the time is too short. I can only browse it briefly and write down some key data. In short, if this technology is really implemented, it will really benefit the entire industry. It’s disruptive.”

Billy Hiram stated according to his own understanding. He had tried to make his words concise and easy to understand, but Ronny Ledon, who was not an engineer, probably only understood the last sentence.

"You mean you have recorded some key data? Can you conduct reverse research and analysis through these data and determine the feasibility?"

"All I can say is give it a try."

"Then hurry up and write down those key data. Remember to use pen and paper, damn it! Okay, you go first!"

"Okay, Mr. Ledon."

…

"Did you show the real technical secrets to that technical director?" On the way home, although Jiang was by Ning Wei's side, Liu Wei couldn't help but ask this brain-burning question.

Ning Wei smiled and said: "Hey, what kind of technical secret is that? In fact, I reminded them not to underestimate the strong integration ability of strong artificial intelligence. What I showed him was the most reliable and the highest accuracy derived from theory. But the production method is the most difficult preparation method. Who would have thought that in such a short period of time, our March platform would integrate three complete sets of model preparation methods? Let me tell you, Brother Liu, this is called technical deterrence!"