85: Chapter 85 Chip Manufacturing Industry Chain Layout!

Outside the Fanmi Technology building, two figures looked up at the office building with serious expressions.

"Will it really work? Are you sure you can secure investment from Fanmi?" Qiu Zhengyang frowned slightly and couldn't help but ask Wu Chen, who was beside him.

Ever since he met Wu Chen at the Fanmi press conference, the other party had been constantly bothering him, trying to rope him into a startup partnership.

He also learned from him that Zhou Fan was actually a shareholder and the technical core of Fanmi Company. He had originally set his heart on joining Fanmi Company, but because he hadn't finished his studies, the internship resumes he sent out had all disappeared without a trace.

Thinking about how Wu Chen bragged that he knew the founders of Fanmi, he decided to give it a try with him, hoping to gain some startup experience during this time and, ideally, achieve some results.

Even if it didn't work out, relying on this connection might increase his chances of joining Fanmi after graduation.

But now that he was actually here with Wu Chen, he couldn't help but feel a bit apprehensive and nervous.

"With my relationship with President Lei and Zhou Fan, it will definitely be fine. Believe me! Even if it doesn't work initially, I can sell my car, get the software made first, and then try again!"

Wu Chen spoke confidently. Although he was a bit unsure deep down, he couldn't show weakness at this moment.

Having finally found a talented recruit, he thought his grand startup plan could finally get on track. Wasn't it just negotiating a partnership with Fanmi?

Now was the time to prove his connections and strength; he was ready to go all out.

Originally, he just wanted to show off and brag about his connections with the founders of Fanmi. He never expected that Qiu Zhengyang wouldn't be fooled at all and demanded that he secure the funding first before talking about anything else.

Now that he was in a difficult position, he figured it out: in startups, putting aside one's pride was the most basic and negligible requirement. He made up his mind—even if he couldn't secure the investment today, at worst he would sell his car. He had to recruit this talented person today!

"Someone is coming out. It looks like Lei Jun and... Zhou Fan?" Qiu Zhengyang looked toward the entrance where a group of people had suddenly walked out.

"Let's go!" Wu Chen gritted his teeth and stepped forward to meet them.

Before they could get close, the faint sound of their conversation reached the two men's ears.

"This trip to Kyoto will take at least half a month or so. The project progress at my warehouse is quite good. The layout of the chip manufacturing industry chain can be advanced first, especially the lithography machine manufacturing; it is the top priority!"

Zhou Fan was instructing Lei Jun on some matters, his tone serious.

"No problem. During this time, I have already been in contact with Haicheng Microelectronics. They are considered at the forefront of domestic lithography machine research. Although they are still at least two generations behind foreign advanced technology, they can be used as a backup for the domestic substitution plan!"

Lei Jun's expression was also serious as he spoke in a deep voice.

"Cooperation with Loongson International can also be further advanced. During this time, I have created an iteration plan for core technologies. There are some feasible directions for breaking through difficulties in related technologies that you can discuss with them!"

"That's great. I was just worrying about how to bring up cooperation in chip foundry services with them. The previous cooperation on memory technology has already shown initial results, so talking about this shouldn't be a problem. When you get back, I will definitely have it negotiated!"

"Alright, if there are any issues, contact me by phone!"

"Do you also feel that there's no hope with Likely a semiconductor company name?" At this moment, Lei Jun suddenly asked, his gaze fixed on Zhou Fan becoming even more serious.

Zhou Fan shook his head and did not answer the question directly, only saying, "It's always right to make some preparations just in case. You can't put your own destiny in the hands of others. Isn't that what you said before?"

Although he was very clear in his heart that those Western giants would definitely not watch Fanmi's self-developed system launch easily, Zhou Fan did not jump to conclusions at this time.

However, this day would eventually come. The earlier the layout for the domestic substitution plan was established, the more confidence there would naturally be when facing that day in the future.

He had always known that for Huaxia Technology to rise, it must carve out a bloody path from the blockade of Western countries and giants. If one wants to have a say, one must have weapons in hand!!

"Understood. I will accelerate the layout of the comprehensive domestic substitution plan. Don't worry about the company; leave it to me!" Lei Jun took a deep breath and nodded solemnly.

Seeing the two serious-looking men, Wu Chen did not step forward to disturb them, but instead went to the side of Li Guoqiang and greeted him.

"President Li, is Zhou Fan going on a long trip?" Seeing Lei Jun hand a suitcase to Zhou Fan, he couldn't help but ask.

"That's right, going to Kyoto. The Chinese Academy of Sciences has invited him to provide technical guidance for a project. See that person over there? That is Academician Chang. In a moment, Zhou Fan will leave with him!"

Li Guoqiang glanced at Wu Chen. Naturally, he recognized this good brother of Zhou Fan, so he didn't hide anything and said with a smile.

"Zhou Fan is going to the Chinese Academy of Sciences to be a technical consultant???" Wu Chen was stunned for a moment, his heart suddenly shocked. He looked at Li Guoqiang in disbelief, and after seeing the affirmation in the other's eyes, he was completely dumbfounded.

The Chinese Academy of Sciences—that was the Chinese Academy of Sciences!!! It was the place yearned for by countless researchers in Huaxia, the gathering place of the nation's top technical and scientific research power. Entering that place could truly bring honor to one's ancestors!

He knew that Zhou Fan's ability in scientific research was very strong, but he never imagined that he would actually be invited by the Chinese Academy of Sciences to be a technical consultant!!

That feeling was like having a brother you grew up with in diapers, with whom you agreed to be a loser together, suddenly becoming a big shot who appears on the TV news every day... He felt like he was dreaming!

"As expected of the man who led Fanmi to develop the self-developed system..." Beside him, Qiu Zhengyang's heart was also burning with passion. His eyes were shining as he looked at Zhou Fan, and his excitement could not be contained.

At this moment, he was even more firm in his previous idea. He must join Fanmi Company. First, accumulate some project experience here with Wu Chen, use this as a springboard to enter Fanmi's core R&D team, and step by step become Zhou Fan's right-hand man!!!

He clenched his fists, his eyes filled with determination!

"Have a safe trip!" "Alright, I'm off!" After greeting Wu Chen, Zhou Fan waved to everyone.

Subsequently, he followed Chang Hongsheng into a business car. He officially embarked on his trip to Kyoto!