18: Chapter 18 We need a nominal appointment

"Black Fish? Black fish are naturally fierce, eat everything, and have a massive appetite! They can even slide on land and drag small poultry into the water to eat... This name is powerful! Old Gao, this name is brilliant!"

Just like that, the name of a tech company that would dominate the world in the future was decided...

This name would become a nightmare for all tech giants...

After settling on the name, Qin Danian and Li Qingquan finally came out from the backyard...

Qin Danian looked at Gao Yuan with an eager expression. "President Gao, it's truly breathtaking! I never expected that someone in Xia Country could actually build such a Photolithography Machine..."

"President Qin, now that you've seen the product, let's talk business... Are you satisfied with the product?"

Qin Danian nodded repeatedly. "Satisfied! If the quality is all like this, we at Xiawei definitely have no objections!"

"That's good. I mentioned the price to Director Li yesterday... The price isn't high!"

Qin Danian chuckled. "President Gao, since you came to us at Xiawei, you must hold us in high regard... High-end products like Photolithography Machines don't actually have many customers, but I admit, the price you offered is very sincere! We have no objections to the price! However, could we ask President Gao for a favor?"

"Oh? What kind of favor?"

"You know the domestic situation. If Xiawei suddenly produces a Photolithography Machine, it will definitely become the focus of attention. Of course, this is also a good thing for you. You must be planning a comeback, right? This is an opportunity; it's good for both you and Xiawei!"

Gao Yuan looked at Qin Danian calmly. "What kind of opportunity?"

"This is the era of traffic. Instead of letting others guess, let's be direct and say that this Photolithography Machine was jointly developed by your company and Xiawei! Of course, you would be the main force! Xiawei just wants to be co-branded! President Gao, we aren't trying to steal the credit. To be honest, Xiawei is already high-profile enough; adding our name is just icing on the cake. But with Xiawei's backing, your new company will definitely make a big splash... What do you think?"

Gao Yuan's new company hadn't even been established yet...

But Gao Yuan was very confident in himself. Photolithography Machines were just gadgets, and even the 3D Smart Interactive Communication Wristbands were just gadgets... The truly impressive thing was the Interstellar Tourist Bus!

Gao Yuan shook his head. For a small gadget, did he really need to be listed as a joint developer?

It was unnecessary!

"Sorry, President Qin, we don't need that! Whatever pressure comes, Black Fish Technology will bear it ourselves..."

"Black Fish Technology? Your new company?"

"Yes, it's currently being set up..."

Qin Danian frowned. "President Gao, why don't you reconsider? If we co-brand it as joint R&D, Xiawei is willing to show even more sincerity..."

Gao Yuan still shook his head. "President Qin, this is just a simple business transaction... there's no need to involve anything else!"

Qin Danian felt a bit regretful... but he didn't want to be too pushy. If he talked this deal into the ground, it would be too late for tears! He wasn't the only customer for Photolithography Machines; many domestic and even foreign companies needed them...

"Since President Gao is unwilling, let's not talk about that anymore! I wonder where your production base is? What is the production capacity?"

Gao Yuan said indifferently, "President Qin, you don't seem to need to know that, do you?"

"I can stop asking about the base, but I still have to ask about the capacity. We want more."

"How many does Xiawei need?"

Gao Yuan asked back!

"Thirty units... You know, Xiawei has been sanctioned before, and we've had a very exhausting few years. We don't want history to repeat itself. I just discussed it with Qingquan; ten units can barely maintain things, twenty units can meet current needs, but we have to consider the future, so we want to order thirty units..."

Gao Yuan could deliver them at any time, but that would be too conspicuous...

"Thirty units, no problem! Right now, we have ten units in stock. Xiawei can inspect them, and we have technical personnel responsible for guiding your installation and use! There's a three-year warranty! After that, one batch of ten units will be delivered every month... the order will be completed in two months!"

Gao Yuan said.

Qin Danian looked pleasantly surprised. Delivering thirty units in two months—this efficiency was incredible!

"Thank you, President Gao! With ten Photolithography Machines, Xiawei can set up our own chip production plant, and all high-end chips will be self-sufficient from now on!"

"Congratulations, President Qin, congratulations to Xiawei..."

Gao Yuan showed a smile...

Gao Yuan was very satisfied!

"President Gao, you're a straightforward person. To show our sincerity, we'll pay a ten billion deposit first, plus the price for the ten units, totaling thirty billion! I'll arrange for someone to transfer the money to you right now! Xiawei can also handle the taxes for you and help with your tax filing! The sooner we take the Photolithography Machines back, the sooner we can get familiar with them and train our staff..."

"No problem... small matter. You can take them away now!"

Gao Yuan said...

Afterward, President Qin's assistant drafted an agreement. Since Black Fish Technology hadn't been established yet, the formal contract would have to wait until the company was registered!

Once the agreement was signed, the cooperation with Xiawei was considered fully completed...

Gao Yuan's account had already received thirty billion in funds!

Then, in the afternoon, Xiawei's vehicles arrived at Muza and carefully hauled away the ten Photolithography Machines. Gao Yuan sent ten Research-type robots—Jia Yi and person... Jia Shi—to act as technical personnel. The technical level of these Research-type robots was much higher than that of ordinary experts in this world...

Li Qingquan only chatted with them for a few minutes before being completely won over...

He said to Qin Danian with an envious look, "President Qin, these teachers are all great talents! I really don't know how President Gao managed to win them over and make them willing to stay here with him... It's a pity. If our Xiawei had even three such talents, the Photolithography Machine issue wouldn't be an issue at all!"

Qin Danian was stunned. "Are they really that amazing?"

Li Qingquan nodded. "It's absolutely no exaggeration..."

Qin Danian showed a thoughtful expression. "Is it possible to poach a couple of them? President Gao has so many talents here; it's such a waste... Such incredible people are actually just technicians. If they were poached to Xiawei, they could completely serve as project leaders!"

Li Qingquan thought so too, but he felt it would be unethical...

"Qingquan, in the business world, poaching people is nothing at all. It's a very normal operation. If they really are poached, Gao Yuan won't be angry either. Do you believe me?"

Li Qingquan didn't know how to answer...

"Maybe...?"

"If an entrepreneur doesn't even have this much confidence, then they shouldn't start a business!" Qin Danian showed a confident expression.

"When have you ever seen our Mr. Ren guard against poaching? As long as you give more than others, your employees will be loyal. If your employees are easily poached by others, then you need to examine yourself and see where you've fallen short... We're also doing this as a test for Gao Yuan!"

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Gao Yuan and Zhang Baiyi set off to register the company!