Being led by Ye Chen's words.
Chen Yinuo was stunned.
Then he displayed the Douyin page on his phone in front of Ye Chen. "What are you talking about?"
This time.
Ye Chen, who was eating snow lotus bird's nest soup, saw the picture on the phone clearly. He was immediately surprised and said, "Tong Zhen?
"Hmm? You still recognize this legendary figure!" Chen Yinuo smiled slightly.
What's going on?" Ye Chen raised his finger and pointed at the mobile phone page.
"Don't you remember what happened to him? Didn't our freshman sociology professor criticize him harshly during his lecture in the auditorium? As a genius of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, he carried the national hopes of countless Chinese people. After studying in the United States, he became an American citizen. This incident shocked the whole society. Not to mention that the entire Internet was hysterically abusing him. When the professor criticized him in the school auditorium, we were all indignant and gnashing our teeth!
Chen Yinuo talked about that long-ago past.
Ye Chen also recalled the lecture he attended in the auditorium during his freshman year.
The crowd was indeed furious at the time. The emotions aroused by the sociology professor were not exaggerated. It was only because Tong Zhen was not present. If he was present, I am afraid that a group of passionate students would really tear him to pieces!
Thinking of this, Ye Chen raised his eyebrows and hummed lightly, "Hmm?"
"However, more than a decade later, the situation has turned around! The evildoer Tong Zhen actually endured the stigma of treason for more than a decade. After becoming an American citizen and being assigned to work at ASML for eight years, he refused the call from the United States and returned to his country! Now both ASML and the United States have issued an ultimatum that any company that dares to cooperate with him or accept him will face sanctions!"
Chen Yinuo said with a fluctuating mood, "This is really a reversal that no one could have imagined. Everyone thought that he had betrayed the hopes of the nation, but who could have thought that he would endure such a bad reputation and endure the hardships. Now, whether it is Weibo, Douyin, Toutiao, or other platforms, they are all about him! The top search on Weibo is #We all owe Tong Zhen an apology#, and many popular videos on Douyin are related to Tong Zhen. The comments area starts at 100,000, and even hundreds of thousands or millions of comments are all about apologies. Compared with the comments when he was accused of betraying the country, it is simply - one world apart!
Without pausing, Chen Yinuo continued, "With Tong Zhen's return, everyone sees hope for domestic high-end lithography machines. After all, he has been the chief researcher at ASML for several years. Now he must have returned with cutting-edge core technology and mastery. Otherwise, ASML and the United States would not have been so furious and issued such a threatening ultimatum! Now, in addition to apologizing to Tong Zhen, people on the Internet are still worried about whether Tong Zhen will be able to use his talents. After all, he is still an American citizen. Our official side will definitely not accept him openly, which is not in line with the style of the top leaders. And those companies that have the strength to cooperate with Tong Zhen will definitely be afraid under the threat of sanctions!
Talking and talking.
Chen Yinuo's eyebrows also frowned slightly.
Although she thinks she is just an ordinary citizen.
But as a Chinese, a Chinese who has received higher education in her motherland, she is undoubtedly extremely eager to see the day when China can break through the high-end technological barriers as soon as possible, so as to completely get rid of the situation of being dependent on others and being strangled by others.
But now, the authorities, who have always pursued the doctrine of keeping a low profile, are having trouble making arrangements for Tong Zhen, and those companies with lofty ambitions are, to a large extent, afraid to take the risk of confronting the threats of sanctions from all sides.
Based on these, this has also caused some pessimistic discussions on the Internet.
Little did he know that Ye Chen was just smiling playfully.
"I just met and talked with Tong Zhen for a while!
Suddenly.
Chen Yinuo was stunned.
As if he thought he had misheard, "Who did you meet and chat with?" "Tong Zhen!
It should be stopped.
In Chen Yinuo's sudden confusion.
Ye Chen no longer hid it.
"Before I went to the old secretary's yard, the old secretary told me that he wanted to introduce me to a talented person. I didn't take it seriously at the time! After the meal, when Tong Zhen showed up, I realized that the person the old secretary was talking about was Tong Zhen!" "So what did you guys talk about?
The old secretary's arrangement led to Ye Chen's meeting with Tong Zhen, and at this critical juncture.
It seems...it seems that Chen Yinuo suddenly thought of something.
However, the thoughts in her mind made her feel extremely crazy and unbelievable!
"Photolithography machine! 5nm photolithography machine! As you said, Tong Zhen did return to China with core technology and mastery. In his estimation, in three to five years, he will be able to produce a 5nm domestically produced photolithography machine that can compete with ASML and be at the forefront of the world!" Ye Chen put down the spoon and said.
"And then?" Chen Yinuo's heart started beating faster.
"I pay the money, he does the research and development, the Chinese Academy of Sciences provides talent, and we can choose talents from domestic universities!" Ye Chen said lightly.
"Is it that simple?" Chen Yinuo was confused.
"Is it simple?
Ye Chen shook his head and smiled, "At least several billion R&D investment every year, at least three years and at most five years. In other words, at least tens of billions, or even more than 10 billion R&D funds are needed. With such a huge investment, we are faced with a long period of three to five years without any profit. Moreover, whether we can really build a 5nm lithography machine is still uncertain. After all, Tongzhen is only certain, not absolute. So with this kind of investment and risk, how many companies can bear it?
"So, you agree to cooperate?" Chen Yinuo's mouth was dry. "Of course! Let's put aside the fact that once the 5nm lithography machine comes out, it will definitely become a national treasure! There is no doubt that the future is the era of science and technology. If we want to create a dream blueprint, we must plan ahead. The lithography machine is undoubtedly an extremely important link, which is equivalent to holding the core of the high-end chip in our hands, so how can we miss this opportunity! Even if Tong Zhen fails to successfully build a 5cm lithography machine in the end, it doesn't matter. I will still make this 10 billion investment!
Put away the smile.
Ye Chen said in a resounding voice.
For no reason, Chen Yinuo, who was looking after his wife, seemed to see an aura of being able to control everything from him.
I was dazed for a moment.
Then he asked in confusion, "Even if you can't build a lithography machine in the end, you still want to invest? What do you mean? Are you taking a gamble? Or are you trying to contribute to the country's scientific research and development?