"President Chen should know better than me who has gone astray." Cheng Ran looked at him. "The National Core No. 1 released by President Chen has a high degree of overlap in functions with the embedded chip we are working on. Doesn't President Chen intend to explain it?"
Chen Yue's gaze returned to Cheng Ran. The lighting in the conference room of the old administrative building was not good. The setting sun slanting in made the entire conference room float with a dim red hue. Chen Yue's face was divided into many shadows. He spoke, but what he said had nothing to do with Cheng Ran's question. "I went abroad to study for a master's degree and a doctorate. In the United States, I saw many Chinese people working hard in the integrated circuit industry and making great contributions. I am proud of my nation. Most of my classmates at that time became American citizens, but I have always retained my Chinese nationality. I always believe that my career is in China."
"Starting from myself, making Chinese people have internationally competitive chips is my original intention of returning to China."
"More than anyone else, I want to contribute to the country in this industry. Do you understand this feeling?" Chen Yue pointed to the Sculpture Mountain over there. "Have you been to that place? Have you stopped there? Have you stopped to take a closer look? Every time I pass by there, I will stop there to take a look. I admire the scientists there, and I also hope that one day my name will be written there, even if no one passes by to take a look."
“Maybe I said too much... But I want to tell you that following me is the right thing to do.”
Chen Yue's silver-framed glasses appeared from the shadows. Behind the lenses were a pair of serious eyes, staring at Cheng Ran. "The resources and connections are all on my side. You, Nie Yun, can join me. I don't mind leaving a place for you. Let's make this business bigger together."
Chen Yue was cautious enough. Of course, he would prevent Cheng Ran from bringing a recorder or something like that in such an environment, so he didn't reveal any flaws in his words. At the same time, Cheng Ran also understood his intention of coming to talk. Now he has built up momentum, but he must have encountered problems. Cheng Ran and Nie Yun's team are the source of chip design, so Chen Yue wants to bring them in.
Obviously, Chen Yue has now occupied the commanding heights. Cheng Ran and his team will either face the result of appealing to him, or choose to join him and contribute to the perfect design. In this way, they can also get the status of participating contributors.
Cheng Ran said, "We obtained the ARM license with great difficulty. The team worked hard for countless days and nights to come up with the current prototype. Dean Chen said take it, and he just gave it to us... Is this worthy of those pioneers you just said you admired? Aren't you just deceiving the world and stealing the reputation?"
"You're mistaken." Chen Yue said, "Nie Yun used to be my subordinate. He took the information away and then formed a team with you guys... in an attempt to get ahead of others in this."
So, this is what Chen Yue said, and he was not worried that they would file a report because he could control Nie Yun and use it to frame their laboratory for stealing their information.
Cheng Ran said, "You seem to have forgotten that we were the first to apply for the patented technology."
"Nie Yun's departure took away our research results. Of course, he might use our patented technology... Of course, I don't think your patented technology is the same as the technology used in the chips we are researching. Some subsequent research... Nie Yun will not be able to access it." Chen Yue put his hands on the table and responded calmly.
Cheng Ran understood that Chen Yue dared to say this because he had nothing to fear. It was very difficult to collect evidence and accuse in intellectual property disputes. In their field, it was almost an impossible task for the plaintiff to collect evidence. Not to mention Chen Yue's current reputation, it would not be an exaggeration to describe Cheng Ran's team as being alone.
In this kind of situation, even HKUST would not stand on their side.
No one will help them.
"So, there is nothing left for us to talk about?" Cheng Ran looked at Chen Yue.
Chen Yue, who was standing on the other side of the dark red light, had a steady gaze behind his glasses, and spoke in a calm and gentle tone, like a large-scale hunter who was gradually forcing his prey into a corner and blocking it. "Those who achieve great things can be careless about small details. This is a truth that many people have known and used for thousands of years..."
"You don't know how much people value this project. The country's blessing is related to the glory of so many people. Those people will not allow this project to fail... Join me, and your names will be listed on the list of achievements. I will not pursue Nie Yun's theft of our technology."
"Otherwise, young people, don't ruin your life and future at will."
The meaning of Chen Yue's words was very clear. He clearly told them that in the current situation and in his current position, it was no longer just Chen Yue's business, but the interests, future and window of a group of people who were tied to Chen Yue.
Chen Yue has already achieved the golden body.
This is not something that a small person like Cheng Ran can solve.
"Have you ever thought... that by doing this, you will also harm those people." Cheng Ran suddenly said, "and make those people who are not worthy of their positions leave their positions?"
Chen Yue looked at Cheng Ran as if he had heard the funniest joke. "Think about it carefully. You only have one way."
Then he stood up and left the meeting room.
He also forgot about the ant behind him in the room where he could see the last ray of sinking sunset blocked by the distant mountains.
The world became darker.
…
This Monday, the "Integrated Circuit Industry Technology Innovation Forum" was held at the Nanzhou International Convention Center.
The conference was attended by domestic and foreign integrated circuit industry experts, scholars, corporate representatives and engineers, and was attended by Nanzhou city leaders, academicians of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, and leaders of ministries and commissions.
As a top meeting in 2002, many things had already been seen in the eyes of discerning people before the meeting. First of all, this meeting played a role in summarizing the main points. On the one hand, it strengthened the "Nanzhou Integrated Circuit Design Leapfrog Development Plan" mentioned by the Nanzhou Municipal Government in 2000. On the other hand, it further promoted the Nanzhou National Integrated Circuit Design Nanzhou Industrialization Base.
Of course, there are more important projects to be implemented in Nanzhou under the National 863 Plan, the "National Major Project for Ultra-Large Scale Integrated Circuit Design and Software".
All relevant parties took action.
This conference had many "focus points" that attracted the outside world. Not to mention the city government's plan to take advantage of the favorable conditions to introduce ten production lines in the next five years, achieve a production value of US$10 billion, and account for 3% of the world's IC manufacturing industry. The planning and related implementation of the goal, the joint establishment of a business opportunity platform by the South State Technology Exchange and the California Investment, Trade and Technology Innovation Authority, and the promotion of cooperation with the California Semiconductor Association are all great political achievements.
Of course, there is also the more eye-catching release of Guoxin No. 1 this year, which made Nanzhou City the center of attention. It is said that on the day of the release, the leaders of the municipal government, the director of the Education Commission, and the director of the Science and Technology Commission all attended, and the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Information Industry all sent congratulatory letters and telegrams. This represents a breakthrough that Chinese people can also develop chips with international competitiveness, which can be said to be a great pride for the Chinese people. This has caused foreign chips in related fields to take a wait-and-see attitude for a while, which may lead to a batch of price declines. This is the greatest contribution and significance. This kind of internal and external influence is not small, and it is definitely a star event in Nanzhou this year.
Among the leaders who came to the forum this time, Jiang Yueqin is definitely a figure that cannot be avoided. There are many opinions about her. Some people say that her luck is quite good. She was the main leader in the shock of the Chengdu incident. She was subsequently transferred away and her career should have been bleak. As a result, who knew that Jiang Yueqin happened to be one of the mentors who discovered Chen Yue. When Chen Yue came to USTC as a returnee doctor to hold an important position, he happened to meet her. This also indirectly allowed Chen Yue to get considerable support in USTC. As a result, the birth of Guoxin and the "unique vision" of Jiang Yueqin of this ministry will be credited.
This is really enviable.
Jiang Yueqin will also meet with Chen Yue and his team at the forum to discuss the introduction of overseas returnees to engage in the construction of the semiconductor industry, preferential treatment of talents, and the industrialization of national chips. This not only shows the concern for independent research and development, but more importantly, it conveys an important top-down policy of the country, that is, as long as there is hope, the country will invest heavily in supporting independent innovation in chip research and development.
Jiang Yueqin arrived in Nanzhou the night before the meeting. When she arrived, she processed some documents in the room and met her husband Li Jingping.
But what was surprising was that she heard that Zhang Songnian had also come and was waiting to meet her in the conference room on the floor.
After finishing the matters at hand, Jiang Yueqin went to the agreed meeting room. Unexpectedly, she not only saw Zhang Songnian in the meeting room, but also Cheng Ran beside Zhang Songnian.
Zhang Songnian and Secretary Jiang Yueqin went to the lounge outside the meeting room, leaving the space for the ministry leaders and young people inside.
Jiang Yueqin sat down at the table and frowned. "What are you up to? Did you come to this venue specifically?"
"We have a chip design team at HKUST, and I am one of the people invited to attend the conference," said Cheng Ran.
Jiang Yueqin said "Oh", and said, "You are also studying this at USTC. What's the situation now?" She naturally thought that Cheng Ran probably wanted to do a project, and intended to gain her support through this relationship. It was hard to describe the feeling. Jiang Yueqin was a little proud. After all, she had had unpleasantness with Cheng Ran's family in Rongcheng. Now, if this extremely arrogant young man would bow his head to her, Jiang Yueqin would immediately feel indescribably comfortable.
But the situation... doesn't seem to be what I imagined.
"This is why I came to see you. It would be best if Aunt Jiang could cancel the meeting with Chen Yue tomorrow... Because Chen Yue plagiarized our integrated circuit design source code, and what he is doing now... is to gain fame. Once the incident breaks out, countless people will... fall."
Jiang Yueqin, who had been sitting firmly on the Diaoyutai just now, suddenly got up.