"Assistant Lin, help me collect the documents. I'm going to take a nap."

After a long-distance flight of more than ten hours and being jet-lagged, it was indeed quite hard. Populus euphratica decided to take a nap first to recuperate before talking about anything else.

Along the way, Populus euphratica only slept and ate, and he felt a little groggy. The plane landed once in Tokyo, refueled, and took off again. When it arrived at San Francisco Airport, it was already the morning of the next day.

After leaving the airport, Hu Yang and others saw people holding signs to pick them up.

Amazon is headquartered in Seattle, but they also have offices in Silicon Valley. This middle-aged white man with a big belly, named Adams, is the administrative staff specially arranged by the company headquarters to receive Hu Yang.

"Hello, I am Hu Yang."

"Oh! You are the boss of Huijia International Investment? You are so young. Everyone, the car to pick you up is outside. Please come with me."

Shao Qing acted as the on-site translator. In fact, Hu Yang could understand part of it, but it was a bit difficult to communicate.

Amazon sent a commercial vehicle with room for everyone. Adams said that he would accompany Hu Yang and his team to stay in Silicon Valley for three days, and then take them to Amazon's headquarters.

After sending Hu Yang and others to the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Adams left. Knowing that the guests needed to rest after a long flight, he made an appointment to take them to Silicon Valley tomorrow morning.

When Hu Yang goes out, he still follows the old rules and stays in a business suite.

The price of a luxurious suite like the Ritz-Carlton is 1,000 US dollars a night. The rooms where Lin Yan and others stayed are cheaper, with each room costing more than 200 US dollars a night.

The hotel is located in the center of San Francisco and is an established five-star hotel. From the hotel, it only takes ten minutes to walk to Union Square and Chinatown.

Although everyone is tired from the journey, they still try their best not to sleep during the day, otherwise it will be troublesome at night. This is the trouble of jet lag, and it takes some time to get used to it.

In the afternoon, Shao Qing acted as a guide and took everyone around Chinatown, where he also had dinner. To be honest, Hu Yang didn't like Western food very much. If he had a choice, of course he would choose Chinese food.

The next day.

Early in the morning, Adams arrived at the hotel.

"Mr. Hu, today we will visit Silicon Valley. I have contacted several companies for you and they are very happy to have you visit."

Hu Yang had no specific goal when he went to Silicon Valley. He just wanted to experience this world-famous high-tech park for himself.

However, the companies that Adams arranged were all decent companies, and the visits were basically superficial.

"Mr. Hu, this is where our country's scientific and technological elites gather. What can you feel? Do you feel busy and full of vitality?"

Adams was very talkative, and his mouth almost kept talking during the entire trip.

Every time Hu Yang heard what Shao Qing translated, he wanted to complain. Do you really think that we are country bumpkins who have never seen the world?

However, he kept nodding and smiling, as if listening.

The first day passed like this.

It cannot be said that there was no harvest, but it was definitely not big. Therefore, Hu Yang did not ask Adams to accompany him the next day, and only said that he wanted to walk around and take a look.

The vehicle is rented from the hotel. Although it is more expensive than outside, it is safe and reliable.

"Shao Qing, ask the driver, I want to find a reputable agency. Does he know where to go?"

Hu Yang's words were relatively vague, but after Shao Qing told the driver, the white young man immediately showed a clear smile.

"No problem, Silicon Valley has the best intermediary agencies in the world, I will take you there."

Hu Yang later learned that for the United States, which has highly developed capital, Silicon Valley has not only gathered a large number of high-tech companies and talents, but also a huge amount of capital, as well as various institutions that serve both.

Also, technology itself cannot bring wealth. Only through grafting with capital and realizing industrialization can its value be reflected.

Therefore, around Silicon Valley, there are many law firms, venture capital firms, headhunting firms, and matchmaking intermediaries.

The driver came to a relatively secluded street, found a place to park the car, and said: "Well, there are any intermediaries you need on this street. You can go and see for yourself. I will wait here. Time

It doesn’t matter how long it is.”

The rental car is charged by the day, and the driver is very happy and relaxed.

Hu Yang and others walked to the street, and everyone looked at Shao Qing.

Shao Qing touched his head and said with a smile: "I'm not very familiar with this area, but there is a Robert's Agency in front of me. I've heard of it before. How about we go and have a look first?"

Hu Yang nodded, and had nothing to complain about. He had already arrived, so he just asked slowly.

The Robert Agency that Shao Qing mentioned was located in an office building at the end of the street. When Hu Yang came to the door of the company, he did not attract any surprised eyes. Asians are very common in Silicon Valley and everyone is used to it.

The beautiful woman at the front desk was very enthusiastic. She first asked about the purpose of Hu Yang and others' visit, then made a phone call and took Hu Yang and Lin Yan to a manager's office.

"Jenny, thank you. I'll treat you to dinner later."

This manager was very young, less than thirty years old. He introduced himself as Tom and said he was a manager, but in fact he was a senior salesman.

"Mr. Hu, you just said you were from China, right? Oh, I like your country. There are giant pandas and the Great Wall there... I'm sorry, can I ask why you're here?"

In a small office, Hu Yang, Shao Qing and Tom were sitting there. Lin Yan and the others did not come in and were waiting in the lounge outside.

"Mr. Tom, my company is registered in the Cayman Islands. Its main business is investment. Do you understand investment? However, I am not familiar with your country. I need a bridge to communicate with the outside world. You, or your company

,should it be my choice?”

Hu Yang knew that when dealing with people like them, he couldn't be too polite or too tactful. It was best to be straightforward.

"Oh, cake buyer, I like investors. Mr. Hu, please tell me your plans or ideas. I am the bridge you are looking for. There is absolutely no doubt about this."

Tom's face blossomed into a smile and he leaned forward again.

"I am very interested in the semiconductor industry and the Internet industry. For example, equity investment, stock investment in listed companies, purchasing technology patents, etc., as long as it does not violate the law, maybe I will consider it."

In fact, Hu Yang himself knows that he cannot get involved in some mature high-tech companies. As for overall acquisitions, let alone even think about them, as it may lead to veto from the US government.

How should I put it? In order to maintain its leading edge in science and technology, the United States has many restrictions on foreign investors, especially China.

That's why Hu Yang used the name of the company registered in the Cayman Islands, because the actual controller of that company is Huijia International Investment in Xiangjiang.

Tom asked Hu Yang clearly about his intentions, stretched out his hand to touch his chin, and pondered for a long time.

"Mr. Hu, regarding the transfer of cutting-edge semiconductor technology to non-ally countries, it is prohibited. At the same time, acquisitions in this area are also restricted. If it is a financial investment, it is not a big problem.

Of course, you also know that Silicon Valley has always been a paradise for entrepreneurs. There are many small companies or less mature technologies that can open their doors to you. Whether you want to make acquisitions or purchase technology patents, no one will ask.

"

Tom is a very good lobbyist and his words are very convincing.

Hu Yang nodded and took out a stack of information from his briefcase. These information are some of the specific technical directions listed by Hu Yang. If there are any technology patent transactions or equity transactions in this area, he can be notified.

"Has the information been translated into English? The Chinese people are very careful in their work. Mr. Hu, don't worry, as long as I meet someone who agrees with your request, whether it is acquiring a company or purchasing patented technology, I will notify you as soon as possible. However, I

It is still recommended that you establish an office in Silicon Valley. In this case, the efficiency will be greatly improved."

Tom's suggestion makes sense, but there's no need to rush.

Next, the two parties reached an agreement on cooperation issues and then signed a contract.

The brokerage firm will follow Hu Yang's requirements to look for companies that can be acquired or invested in, or technology patents worth buying.

Hu Yang’s company in the Cayman Islands will pay a certain fee. The fee is divided into two parts, one of which is the basic fee, which is charged annually. The annual fee is US$300,000. In addition, if the deal is reached, Hu Yang will have to pay

The other party pays a commission, which is charged at 3.5% of the transaction amount.

Hu Yang paid the basic fee for one year without saying a word.

After he walked out, he showed a painful expression. It was expensive, so expensive! But he didn't know if it was worth it. He had to try it.

On the last day in San Francisco, Adams accompanied Hu Yang and his group to continue their visit to Silicon Valley. There were no deliberate arrangements today. After being contacted by Shao Qing, Hu Yang and others came to a company that specializes in image processing software.

"Hello, Mr. Hu, welcome to visit our company."

After everyone introduced each other, the company's technical director, Sun Yunyi, warmly received Hu Yang and his party.

"Director Sun, I'm sorry to trouble you. I'm here mainly to learn from Silicon Valley. I hope you can tell us more about your successful experience."

Hu Yang smiled and shook hands with Sun Yunyi, then followed him to the company's product showroom.

"Mr. Hu, don't be so polite. We are our own people. Shao Qing is my junior. We are both graduates of Huaqing and have worked together in Silicon Valley. We have a good relationship."

Sun Yunyi and Shao Qing were schoolmates, but Hu Yang had never heard of Shao Qing before.
Chapter completed!