153: Chapter 153 I still don't understand Zhou Fan enough!

The conference room was silent.

Everyone looked at each other.

"Everyone, this project is state-led. If there are any objections..."

Yang Tian felt the atmosphere was a bit off and wanted to press Qin Tianlei and the others, but before he could finish his sentence, he was interrupted.

"No objections!"

Qin Tianlei suddenly spoke up, a hint of eagerness hidden in his eyes.

As a state-owned enterprise, Haicheng Microelectronics was state-owned assets and had always been committed to the research and development of the lithography machine, but due to the complexity of the technology, it was destined to be a long-term project.

But now, with the state leading the establishment of a project research team, this was a godsend for them. How could they have any objections!

Moreover, he was very clear about Zhou Fan's capabilities. The rapid rise of Fanmi Technology, the self-developed system, the chips, one major technological innovation after another, plus the Transparent Ceramic Crystal Material, were enough proof.

Now that the higher-ups suddenly wanted Zhou Fan to establish such a project team, it represented their absolute trust in this young man.

With such a monstrously talented chief engineer guiding the entire project, he couldn't be happier.

"Chief Zhou, when do we start? Haicheng Microelectronics will definitely cooperate fully!!"

Qin Tianlei immediately gave his assurance.

"That's right, we will cooperate fully!!!" Li Hui's eyes were also shining. As the R&D director, he was under immense pressure.

Now that Zhou Fan was establishing a new project research team, it undoubtedly greatly relieved his pressure. Not to mention sharing the project results—that would only be a concern if the project were likely to succeed; otherwise, it was a hot potato to him.

If Zhou Fan wanted to take over the project, he would absolutely support it with both hands and feet!

"..."

Yang Tian glanced at Zhou Fan, surprised in his heart. He hadn't expected things to be so simple.

He had originally been worried that someone would be dissatisfied. After all, it was such a huge project, and Zhou Fan was young and had been parachuted into someone else's territory.

However, the situation before him clearly exceeded his expectations, and he couldn't help but feel puzzled.

With his observational skills, he could naturally detect the excitement in the eyes of Qin Tianlei and Li Hui, as if they were desperate for Zhou Fan to take over the project.

This was clearly somewhat contrary to common sense.

Because of the rush, he had been transferred here temporarily, so Zhou Fan's detailed information had not yet reached his hands.

At this moment, he also realized that the main reason lay with Zhou Fan himself. He still didn't understand the young man he was supposed to protect well enough.

"Alright, since no one has any objections, let's establish the project team today. In addition, I have also invited President Shi from Loongson International today. Your two companies can discuss cooperation regarding equipment technology iteration and debugging!"

Zhou Fan's voice sounded again, and as he spoke, he looked at Mr. Shi and nodded slightly.

"Cooperation..."

Mr. Shi finally reacted at this moment, staring blankly at Zhou Fan. So this master had called him here to facilitate a partnership between Loongson International and Haicheng Microelectronics.

He was momentarily stunned, then frowned slightly.

He hadn't prepared for this matter at all. Although his boss had instructed him to cooperate with Zhou Fan as much as possible before he came, the situation now clearly exceeded expectations.

Haicheng Microelectronics was a state-owned enterprise, while their Loongson International was actually considered an international enterprise, with their main equipment imports relying on Western countries.

This created a rather sensitive problem. Once a deep partnership was established with Haicheng Microelectronics, if Western countries were to introduce targeted restrictive measures against Haicheng Microelectronics in the future, Loongson International would inevitably be affected.

If Haicheng Microelectronics had enough strength to provide advanced equipment to Loongson International, it would be fine; they could just reduce cooperation with Western countries, as their headquarters were in China anyway.

But Haicheng Microelectronics currently clearly could not meet Loongson International's equipment needs.

This matter had too great an impact; he couldn't make the decision alone!

Just as he was thinking about how to respond, Zhou Fan's voice sounded again.

"In addition, I have another piece of good news to announce: we have already achieved a breakthrough in 45nm light source technology. The next main focus will be on equipment improvement and control system optimization!"

"I will create the specific R&D plan after the project team is established, and we can discuss it then!"

"I know that everyone might not have much confidence in overcoming the 45nm Lithography Machine technology within a year, but I can give everyone a clear answer: perhaps it won't take a year. With the support of national manpower and resources, I am confident that we can complete the breakthrough in 45nm lithography technology within six months!"

After saying this, Zhou Fan looked at Lei Jun and spoke again: "The cooperation between the two companies can be mediated by Fanmi, with technical integration!"

"I'll leave the rest to you!"

"Alright!" Lei Jun's eyes lit up, he nodded heavily, his heart burning with excitement.

A state-led lithography machine project... the cooperation between two of the country's top semiconductor companies... and the breakthrough in 45nm light source technology...

One piece of news after another, each one a major event capable of affecting the entire industry; even he needed time to digest it.

Once this project is completed, what kind of changes will it bring to Fanmi? He couldn't even imagine the answer to that question right now.

In just one month, he never expected that Zhou Fan would actually pull off something this big. His heart remained unsettled for a long time!

He couldn't help but think... it seems he still doesn't understand Zhou Fan well enough!

"Light source technology breakthrough?"

Mr. Shi was still immersed in shock at this moment, watching Zhou Fan's departing back, and couldn't help but mutter to himself.

This news was too surprising for him.

"It's only been a month, and the light source technology has already broken through?" Qin Tianlei's eyes also widened in disbelief.

He had originally thought that breaking through this technology within a year would be extraordinary, but now... just one month.

"Zhou Fan just said he wants to break through 45nm lithography technology within six months, right?"

He couldn't help but cast his gaze towards Lei Jun.

"That's right... President Qin, Mr. Shi, why don't we sit down and talk?" Lei Jun looked at the two of them and said with a smile.

"No!" Mr. Shi suddenly took out his phone, his eyes shining, and he quickly took out his phone and greeted Lei Jun and the other person.

"I need to call my superiors to ask for instructions!"

As he spoke, he walked to the side and quickly dialed the number of Loongson International's president, Wang Weiguo.

Lei Jun and the other person looked at each other, then nodded with a smile.

They sat down.

Qin Tianlei's mood could not calm down either at this moment.

Zhou Fan had obviously already planned the upcoming work arrangements before coming here; otherwise, he wouldn't have directly arranged for someone from Loongson International to come here to talk.

Talented, bold, and meticulous.

This young man had given him too many surprises.

If nothing unexpected happens, the cooperation with Loongson International should be fine.

This meant that Haicheng Microelectronics also had a wafer fab with which it could cooperate deeply, the debugging mechanism would be perfected, and from now on, it would have the conditions for equipment iteration and upgrading!

"Your Chief Zhou is really not simple!"

While thinking, a thousand words in Qin Tianlei's heart turned into a single sigh.