Chapter 109: Chapters 108 & 109: EUV Alliance Disbanded on the Spot? (Subscription Double Update)_2 Chapter 109: Chapters 108 & 109: EUV Alliance Disbanded on the Spot? (Subscription Double Update)_2 “Very soon, they will be producing all kinds of high-end chips! Previously, these were all our markets, and our company loses tens of billions of US Dollars in revenue every year because of this!”
“The representative from Intel also said, “Yes, our high-end chips, should be opened up to the Eastern market! Otherwise, we are digging our own graves!”
“By the time Dragon Chip takes over the market, it will be too late!”
“I agree, this agreement, it’s completely unscientific!” representatives from AMD, IBM, Nvidia, and other companies cried out.
More and more representatives expressed their protests, saying: “The agreement must be amended, we cannot face such losses!”
Even Heimer from Asmic Company spoke out, “We demand to sell lithography machines to the East!”
Foster stuttered, “Eve…everyone, let’s not be impulsive, we can still discuss a new plan.”
“What damn new plan, if it doesn’t work, we just launch the EUV alliance!” the representative from Qualcomm Company shouted.
“This EUV alliance will only hurt our interests, better off without it!” hearing this, others quickly followed suit.
“You…you!” thinking of this terrible consequence, Foster couldn’t catch his breath and passed out during the video conference.
The representatives all saw this scene, but not a single person cared. Even if this old man died, it was none of their business; they just wanted to consider their own interests!
“EUV alliance is dead in name and practice! Might as well disband on the spot!” someone whispered.
The entire Shen Zhou was celebrating the breakthrough of the “Dragon Chip” in Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography machine and the chips.
In front of the neighborhood of He Xingzhou’s hometown, leaders’ cars and neighborhood cars blocked the area completely, and someone presented a banner in celebration.
At Beijing University of Science and Technology, a red banner was specifically put up in the campus, stating: “Heartily celebrate our student He Xingzhou and team for conquering the Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography technology!”
“He Xingzhou is going to be immortalized in history!” Seeing this scene, the teachers felt a mix of envy and pride. The school committee had just passed a decision to erect a statue of He Xingzhou on campus!
Just so you know, even those who are elected as academicians of the Academy of Sciences, might not receive such an honor!
The students were even more incredible, some directly went to the dormitory where He Xingzhou used to stay to check-in:
“God of study bless, let me not fail any subjects this year!”
“I’m here to visit, is this the dormitory where senior He Xingzhou used to stay?”
“Not to hide from you guys, I was roommates with He Xingzhou! We’re really tight!” Feng Tao was bragging to a group of juniors, drawing envious and admiring looks.
“Senior, can we add a contact? I have questions to ask!”
And at the trade organization conference held in Windmill Country.
Today, Bai ying, Japan, Hans, UK, etc., collectively fell silent!
Just yesterday, they were aggressively demanding Shen Zhou to fully open its financial market, amend various laws, however, now, these people were playing dumb, not uttering a single word.
Seeing this, Divine Dragon spoke, “There’s news, I presume everyone knows.”
His tone was extremely proud, “As of today, our Shen Zhou has already broken through the world’s most advanced Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography technology, manufacturing a three nanometer process chip.”
“Congratulations, congratulations!” Divine Dragon’s cronies sent their congrats, but others were still playing dumb.
“So!” Divine Dragon said, “In semiconductors, chips, and related industries, I propose we better cooperate for a win-win, instead of forming exclusive cliques. Additionally, I hope everyone treats the East a bit more friendly, and adjust those unorthodox regulations you have!”
“I advise everyone to be a bit more conscious.”
Everyone was feeling extremely aggrieved; Divine Dragon’s meaning was clear, if you aren’t conscious, I’ll help you become conscious.
But now they were no match in terms of technology and had no right to refute.
They all looked towards Bai ying, now it was their turn to feel the pressure.
Bai ying cleared his throat twice and said, “We will discuss this later.”
He too understood, that the comprehensive partnership had already been cracked.
Continuing, Divine Dragon said, “Although today is about discussing trade issues, I must bring up one matter.”
“In the field of life sciences, we must also emphasize and cooperate. I’m not being alarmist, the issue of ocean pollution and mutant creatures has reached an uncontrollable extent!”
“Within a few years, it will affect our lives and safety!”
Bai Ying directly stated, “Today is not an environmental protection conference, we are not discussing this issue!”
Seeing this, Divine Dragon, knowing they were reluctant to mention this issue, could only drop it.
The trade fair ended “successfully,” of course, for Divine Dragon, it was a successful conclusion as he gained many benefits.
However, for Bai Ying and others, they regretted attending this conference.
In Shen Zhou Country, news of the chip breakthrough greatly inspired the market. All domestically produced semiconductors, from upstream to downstream, smart products, and related electronic technology companies saw their stock prices soar.
Capital from abroad also rushed to invest.
The Dragon Chip team announced that they would quickly replicate the Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography Machine using the fastest speed to expand production capacity!
Huawei and Huaxin Group also announced that they had pre-ordered Dragon Chips and would open up the high-end product market!
It can be said that the breakthrough of the Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography Machine has significantly boosted the national power of Shen Zhou, and foreign countries have less and less means to restrict it!
He Xingzhou took a rare few days off, as he was also quite tired during this time.
He wanted to go out for a stroll, but being a celebrity now, his presence would always attract attention and could even cause street congestion.
There were also various official units, companies, research institutes, and universities inviting him to attend events or give lectures, all of which he turned down!
Out of options, He Xingzhou could only choose to stay home and rest for a few days.
“Bro, everyone is guessing that I’m your relative!” During a video call, Mengyao was sitting in her dorm room, wearing a cute cartoon T-shirt, telling He Xingzhou.
At that moment, there was no one else in her dorm, otherwise if anyone saw her video chatting with He Xingzhou, her dorm would be flooded with fans the same day!
“You better not publicize it!” He Xingzhou said, “Otherwise, you won’t be able to peacefully finish your university.”
“Uh-huh!” Mengyao laughed, “They’ll be shocked when they find out later!”
“By the way, my roommate said when she was watching your livestream, she even wanted to marry you! Bro, should I introduce you to her? There are some really beautiful girls in my class too!”
“Mr. He is too busy for that!” This was Xu Zhilan’s voice; she was also in He Xingzhou’s residence, fulfilling her duty as a personal secretary and bodyguard.
“Hehe, I forgot, Sister Zhilan is also looking out for my brother!” Mengyao laughed.
“Don’t talk nonsense.” Xu Zhilan’s face blushed, as she lightly scolded.
He Xingzhou glanced at Xu Zhilan, who was wearing loose home clothes, her long legs curled up on the sofa, pretending to work but her eyes kept sneakily glancing at him.
“Could she have fallen for me?” He Xingzhou thought to himself, as the saying goes, familiarity breeds fondness, especially when it’s a highly capable and beautiful woman.
“Bro, Sister Zhilan is so beautiful, why don’t you make a move!” Mengyao continued to stir the pot, “Isn’t it like the nation giving you a wife?”
“Eh? That makes some sense!” He Xingzhou laughed.
Xu Zhilan, pretending she didn’t hear, felt a secret joy inside.
As they were joking, Xu Zhilan suddenly sat up straight, frowning slightly, and said in a low voice, “Mr. He, something has happened.”
Seeing her serious demeanor, He Xingzhou knew it was not a trivial matter.
He then told Mengyao, “I need to work, we’ll talk next time.”
“Okay.” Mengyao obediently turned off the call.
He Xingzhou looked at Xu Zhilan and asked, “What has happened?”
“It’s news from the ocean monitoring station!” Xu Zhilan handed the smart glasses to He Xingzhou, and the video information was directly transmitted onto his lens.
(The extra updates are almost complete, so I made a decision against my own will, changing the extra update for every 200 votes to one extra update, let’s go!)