Technology: Start by selling mobile phones

On August 5, the day after the internal meeting of the Ministry of Commerce of the United States, Mo Ran received a call as soon as he arrived at the company. It was from Chen Yousheng, president of Yanguo District of "Blackstone Capital".

"Mr. Mo, can you answer the phone?"

"Convenient, you say."

"We have received a reply to the matter you asked us to handle before."

Mo Ran's heart couldn't help but beat twice quickly. He certainly knew what Chen Yousheng was talking about.

However, there was no fluctuation in his tone, and he whispered:

"Okay, that's it, Mr. Chen. If it's not convenient for you to speak on the phone, I'll come over in person."

"Okay, then I'll wait for you."

Half an hour later, Mo Ran arrived at the office of Blackstone Capital located in IFS, Chengdu International Financial Center.

Chen Yousheng had been waiting for a long time. When he saw Mo Ran arriving, he hurried forward.

"Mr. Mo, this time is too sensitive, so President Bello didn't fly over personally to communicate with you about this matter."

"I hope you understand."

Naturally, Mo Ran didn't care about these details and nodded to express his understanding.

Seeing this, Chen Yousheng asked Mo Ran to sit down on the leather sofa, and then personally made a cup of coffee for Mo Ran.

After finishing this, he sat on the sofa opposite Mo Ran, his expression becoming serious.

Mo Ran also knew that this was about to get down to business.

"Mr. Mo, according to the news from President Bello, the new list of companies included in the 'Entity List' has been finalized."

"Our people have already worked hard at the business meeting, but 'Yellow River Storage' is really in the limelight right now, whether it is the exposure of 32-layer '3D-NAND' flash memory particles or the financial support from the 'Yanguo Chip Fund', All of them make it an existence that is impossible to ignore, so..."

"'Yellow River Storage' was finally included in the new phase of the 'Entity List'."

After hearing this, Mo Ran's expression did not change, but he still couldn't help but feel a thump in his heart. He would be lying if he said he was not disappointed.

"but……"

At this moment, Chen Yousheng suddenly paused, with a smile on his face.

"But there is good news."

"Although someone in the Ministry of Commerce suggested that 'Nietzsche' and 'Yellow River Storage' came from the same actual controller, after our intense efforts, 'Nietzsche' was finally preserved and was not included in the 'Entity List.'"

"Of course, this is still somewhat different from the original agreement between us."

oh?

Nietzsche not included in the list?

Mo Ran's disappointed heart suddenly calmed down.

He had considered this possibility before, and if the "Nietzsche brand" was not included, that would be an entirely acceptable outcome.

You know, "Nietzsche Company" is the strongest "cash cow" under his name; it not only delivers a steady stream of R\u0026D funds to "Yellow River Storage", but also provides a large number of orders to "Wanglong Electrical Appliance Factory". It is not an exaggeration to say that he is the true central core of the entire Niji collection group.

Thinking of this, Mo Ran laughed, waved his hand and said:

"Mr. Chen, I am very satisfied with this result."

After speaking, he paused and took the initiative to mention his previous commitment to Blackstone Capital.

"I have said before that no matter whether this matter succeeds or not, the 700 million loan extension and the purchase contract for the photolithography machine that I promised you, as well as the internal information about the 64-layer '3D-NAND' flash memory particles, will be fulfilled. This Don’t worry.”

Chen Yousheng breathed a heavy sigh of relief.

Although Mo Ran did have similar commitments before, the two parties only had a "verbal agreement" and had not finalized it on paper.

Now that Mo Ran has confirmed it again, his only worry has been completely let go.

He coughed lightly, then took out a document that had been prepared in advance from his bag and gently placed it in front of Mo Ran's desk.

"Mr. Mo, we haven't fully met your request for this matter this time, so President Bello took the initiative to lower the interest rate."

"The extension of the previous 700 million loan was adjusted to 15%, and the interest expense of the loan order for the lithography unit was also adjusted to 18%."

"Do you have anything to add?"

Mo Ran thought for a moment, then shook his head:

"Just follow your plan."

He has never been the kind of person who cares about petty profits. After such a big thing is done, there is no need to bargain with "Blackstone Capital" on small profits.

"You are so refreshing."

Chen Yousheng couldn't help but praise him, and then said:

"Then there's one last thing."

"Regarding the news about the 64-layer '3D-NAND' of 'Yellow River Memory', we are not yet completely ready... You will have to wait a little longer."

Mo Ran nodded. He also knew that compared to the loan extension of 700 million yuan and the "lithography unit", this was what really impressed the big head of "Blackstone Capital".

The layout of the capital market obviously cannot be completed in a short time.

"Okay, I will listen to your notifications on this matter at any time and will definitely cooperate with you fully."

"Thank you, Mr. Mo!"

The exchange between the two parties ended smoothly, and Mo Ran left after chatting for a few more words.

About five minutes later, Chen Yousheng hurriedly called President Bello who was far away abroad to report the latest situation.

Bello on the other end of the phone couldn't help but be slightly surprised when he heard that Mo Ran had signed all the cooperation plans readily.

"Chen, are you saying that Mo Ran accepted our plan without even a single trial counter-offer?"

"Yes, very refreshing, just like last time."

President Bello was silent for a moment on the phone, and finally said slowly:

"Chen, there are many rich people in this world, but being rich doesn't mean he doesn't care."

"Mo is a person who can really do great things. He doesn't stick to trivial matters. Next, any matters related to him must be reported to me at any time."

Chen Yousheng was slightly surprised, but felt that it was expected.

He said in a deep voice:

"good!"

…

"Blackstone Capital" is very efficient.

On August 10, the fifth day after the two parties signed the agreement, the first batch of cargo ships carrying photolithography machines and related consumables arrived at the Yanguo port.

In the words of "Blackstone Capital", this is to rush to deliver the equipment and complete the transaction before the "Entity List" of the US Department of Commerce is announced.

Mo Ran is very satisfied. Although the seven photolithography machines and related consumable equipment purchased this time cost a full billion yuan, which is slightly expensive, it is indeed well worth the money.

Being able to get this batch of lithography machines and consumables before the announcement of the "Entity List" will not only solve the production capacity problem of "Yellow River Storage" and "3D-NAND" flash memory particles, but also the consumables required for chip production in the short term. solved.

only.

After signing the billion-dollar loan agreement, Nietzsche's current liabilities have reached 4.75 billion yuan.

Mo Ran had no time to lament that the information from "Blackstone Capital" was very accurate. On August 12, when the last batch of equipment arrived at Yanguo port, that night, the Ministry of Commerce announced a new batch of Yanguo companies that had been added to the list.

"Yellow River Storage" is indeed on the list.

As soon as the news came out,

Even though the second batch of "Entity List" has received less attention than Huaji, because "Yellow River Storage" is included in it, it has still caused intense discussions within major domestic chip companies.

An internal communication group in a certain chip industry.

[Lao Liang from the Ziguang Technology Department]: “It’s over, ‘Yellow River Storage’ still hasn’t escaped the blockade, and I’m afraid they will be greatly affected now.”

[Xiao Zhang from China Resources Micro Procurement Department]: "Lao Liang, it shouldn't be a big problem, right? 'Yellow River Storage' has just received 5 billion in financial support from the 'Chip Industry Fund', so it will have plenty of funds in a short period of time..."

"Xiao Zhang, you don't understand. The most important thing about the Lao-U.S. blockade is the equipment blockade. Now the world's top equipment is controlled by Lao-America. Once new equipment cannot be purchased... it means that production capacity is restricted, and the latest technology is difficult to upgrade……"

"If we want to make a breakthrough in '3D-NAND' technology while also developing domestic equipment, 5 billion is simply not enough."

As soon as the long message was posted to the group, several engineers immediately echoed it.

"Yes, Lao Liang is right. 5 billion is dedicated to the development of 64-layer '3D-NAND' flash memory particles. There is still some hope. If we also have to take into account the research and development equipment, it is simply impossible!"

"Indeed, I have learned about related equipment before. The development of new equipment and new parts requires at least about 5 billion to start... This is just the starting capital and does not include professional R\u0026D personnel."

"..."

After the words fell, there was a brief pause in the chip's internal communication group.

All industry personnel in the group realized that if "Yellow River Storage" wanted to continue to develop and update technology after being sanctioned, it would have to build its own equipment.

There is no doubt that it is difficult to develop equipment yourself.

"This is just an equipment issue. You should have noticed that memory chip giants led by Samsung and SanDisk have also begun to jointly strangle 'Yellow River Memory'. Now the price of flash memory particles has almost fallen to the lowest price in history... I really I don’t know if the ‘Yellow River Storage’ can still persist.”

With that said, another message came out.

"No... In fact, everything is fine now. 'Yellow River Storage' relies on 32-layer '3D-NAND' flash memory particles and should still be able to survive. I am afraid that Samsung and Micron will suddenly have a breakthrough in 64-layer flash memory particles and launch cheaper flash memory particles. Only then will the Yellow River Storage be put down directly."

"You must know that these foreign-funded enterprises, if they are ruthless, they would rather lose money than put our company out of business."

This time the group suddenly fell silent.

After a full ten seconds, [Xiao Zhang from China Resources Micro Procurement Department] suddenly sent a message.

"Damn it, 'Yellow River Storage' is so difficult. There are chasing troops in front and a blockade behind!"

“Everyone, is there really no way for ‘Yellow River Storage’ to break through now?”

"Of course!"

[Lao Liang from the Ziguang Technical Department] typed out a line of words faintly.

“As long as ‘Huanghe Memory’ can develop lower-cost flash memory particles using existing equipment, such as ‘3D-NAND’ flash memory particles that break through 64 layers,

In this way, "Yellow River Storage"'s "3D-NAND" flash memory particles will undoubtedly occupy an absolute leading position in the market. Who dares to start a price war with "Yellow River Storage"? "

“As soon as the price war is eliminated, profits return to the positive cycle, and most of the equipment problems and all problems can be solved!”

[Xiao Zhang from China Resources Micro Purchasing Department] was stunned and asked hurriedly:

"Is the 64th floor difficult?"

For the third time, there was a long stagnation in the communication group.

Perhaps because "Xiao Zhang from China Resources Micro Procurement Department" is quite popular in the group on weekdays, another professional engineer from Changxin Storage thought for half a minute and answered his question professionally and seriously.

"As far as I know, the world's top memory chip giants: Samsung Electronics and Micron are also stuck at 64 layers and have not been able to achieve full mass production..."

"As for the other three giants, SanDisk, Toshiba, and Hynix, they have only mastered the 32-layer technology, and the 64-layer is still in the process of homework."

"'Huanghe Memory' has just mass-produced 32-layer '3D-NAND' particles. I estimate that it will take at least half a year or even a year to break through 64 layers.

Naturally, the other giants will not be idle at this time, they will only increase their investment, and maybe the 84th floor will be solved by then..."

As soon as these professional words came out, the group was completely silent.

yes,

Samsung Electronics and Micron, which are as powerful as the top ones, are stuck at layer 64. How could "Yellow River Memory" break through to layer 64 in a short time and catch up with Samsung and Micron?

impossible!

"Hey! 'Yellow River Storage' is really difficult now."

…

Just when there are heated discussions within major chip companies, on the other side.

Xiaomi headquarters also noticed the news.

In the office.

"Mr. Lei, the news has come out. 'Yellow River Storage' has indeed been included in the sanctions list. Look, should we give 'Yellow River Storage' a call to comfort us?"

The speaker was Ke Yu, the head of the purchasing department of Xiaomi Group who has been in contact with "Yellow River Storage".

After confirming the news that Huanghe Storage had been sanctioned, he immediately came to Rebus's office.

Rebus also saw relevant information from the Internet at this time.

To be honest, he has been paying more attention to "Yellow River Memory" recently, firstly because of Nietzsche's reasons, and secondly because the sales of "Xiaomi TF Memory Card" after the release of "Xiaomi 8" are indeed pretty good.

Thinking of this, he nodded and said:

"Well, you can call them on my behalf later. We can be considered business friends after all."

Ke Yu said yes and then turned to leave.

At this moment, Rebus thought for a while and then continued:

"Well... well, let's not just express our condolences verbally, but also express some substantial goodwill."

"They have just been sanctioned now, and they must be in a panic internally. At this critical time point, let's give them an order."

Um?

Ke Yu was slightly startled, not understanding what Rebus meant.

Would you like to express your order to Huanghe Storage at this time?

After a moment, he suddenly realized:

"What you mean is that we help them now when they are most panicked, win their favor, and then..."

Rebus smiled, his eyes suddenly becoming wise.

"Yes, everyone can add the icing on the cake, but few are willing to provide help in times of need."

"Since no one is willing, I can be a helper in times of need. Do you think if we help them at this time, will they be moved and grateful to us?"

"Once our relationship warms up, we will discuss orders with them and then the price can be negotiated."

Ke Yu reacted completely, his eyes full of admiration for Rebus.

really.

Although "Yellow River Memory" has been sanctioned, there is no doubt about its strength in the field of memory chips.

This is the best time to build a good relationship.

"High! Mr. Lei, you are so tall!"

"I don't know how panicked the inside of 'Yellow River Storage' is right now. They couldn't thank you enough for your move!"

"Haha, Xiao Ke, go ahead and do it. Let's be more generous this time and sign an order for 'flash memory particles' with a price of 500 million for them!"

"good!"

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