Chapter 652 I’m not an undercover agent

There is one thing that Yang Hu may not know very well, but Wu Zunyou knows one thing. Summit Capital has an important source of funds, which is from the RB consortium.

This fund was well hidden and could not be seen from the surface. It was by chance that Wu Zunyou learned a little bit about it from "them".

At this time, Wu Zunyou's phone rang. He looked down and quickly ran out to answer the phone.

After about ten minutes, he returned to the room.

"Mr. Yang, please don't go to Hu Yang for the time being tomorrow. They have given an order for us to do our best to cooperate with Kitahara Kurasuke.

From now on, Kitahara Kurasuke will represent Nikon's microelectronics equipment in negotiations. It seems that we have to arrange a new CEO."

Wu Zunyou was a little reluctant, but "they" asked Peak Capital to maintain the status quo until Kitahara Kurasuke's mission was over.

If Kitahara Kurasuke wants to serve as the representative of Nikon, of course he must first resign from all positions in microelectronic equipment. Then, the company's CEO will be vacant.

"What else is arranged? I think even if Kitahara Kurusuke comes forward, it will be difficult to negotiate. I don't know what the higher-ups are thinking, letting Kitahara Kurusuke enter the management of microelectronic equipment, making it look like an undercover agent. Now, he

If you represent Nikon again, isn’t this just like a joke?”

Yang Hu finally couldn't help it anymore. "They" usually seldom interfered in the specific business of Peak Capital. But this time, "they" not only interfered, but also made such a big joke.

Yes, in Yang Hu's view, it was a mistake to let Kitahara Kurasuke serve as the company's CEO. He resigned not long after he worked, and even came to negotiate with the company on behalf of Nikon... Isn't this a joke?

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Wu Zunyou didn't say anything. He never commented prematurely on things he didn't understand.

Almost at the same time.

Huijia International Building.

Kitahara Kurasuke got out of the car and did not leave the parking lot immediately. Instead, he took out his mobile phone and made a call.

This call was made to Hu Yang, and the person who answered the phone was Wu Xinhui.

"You mean, the CEO of Microelectronics Equipment, Mr. Kitahara Kurasuke, wants to see me? And he is in the parking lot below the building?"

Hu Yang found it interesting. It seemed that his judgment was correct.

The answer to this mystery may be revealed soon.

"Assistant Wu, please go down with Li Jie to pick up the guests. Be polite and be polite to others."

Hu Yang sent Wu Xinhui away and couldn't help laughing as she sat there.

He has almost figured out the structure of Peak Capital. Yang Hu and Wu Zunyou are at best two agents. The boss behind them probably has a close relationship with Japanese capital!

Now that Kitahara Kurasuke has come forward in person, it seems that Yang Hu and others will have a very difficult time in the future.

If these two guys were unlucky, Hu Yang would feel very happy. If these two guys hadn't been messing around, his merger and reorganization plan might have been successful, and there would be no such troubles now.

"Excuse me, Mr. Hu! I'm here, I hope you don't mind."

Wu Xinhui led Kurusuke Kitahara directly to the reception room. It took five minutes for Populus euphratica to walk in. Kurusuke Kitahara made a 90-degree bow as soon as they met.

"Mr. Kitahara, please sit down. Please don't be too polite! Assistant Wu, make a pot of tea. Mr. Kitahara and I will chat slowly."

Populus euphratica's attitude was lukewarm, but his etiquette was very thoughtful.

When a pot of hot tea was served, Euphratica euphratica and Kitahara Kurasuke slowly drank the tea. The room was quiet for several minutes.

"Mr. Hu, I have already submitted my resignation letter, so I am no longer a microelectronic equipment person. I took the liberty of coming to see you because I represent the position of Nikon Company."

Kitahara Kurasuke's last job before entering microelectronics equipment was actually at Nikon. However, this period of experience was very short and few people know about it.

"Mr. Kitahara, wait a minute. You have turned around and become a Nikon employee. Then why did you come to the microelectronics equipment before? To be an undercover agent?

This really enlightens me. Someone actually sent a senior executive as an undercover agent. Mr. Kitahara, do you have any explanation for this matter? I think if you don’t have a reasonable explanation, then our conversation will be useless.

It is necessary to continue.”

Hu Yang found it incredible.

Various methods are emerging in the shopping mall, including mutual subversion, competition, poaching, etc. It is not uncommon.

But what the hell is an undercover agent? This is not a spy movie.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Hu, I deeply apologize to you!"

Faced with Hu Yang's accusation, Kitahara Kurasuke immediately stood up from his seat and bowed deeply to him. This behavior was no longer an apology, but a standard apology.

"Mr. Kitahara, please sit down."

Hu Yang was helpless. If he hadn't spoken, Kitahara Kurasuke would have been able to maintain this posture for 10 minutes.

"Mr. Hu, I didn't mean to offend you. I stayed in Microelectronics Equipment for a while just to gain an objective and in-depth understanding of this company.

Technology exchange is only one of the reasons, and another important reason is that we want to have long-term cooperation with your Huijia system through microelectronic equipment."

Since Kitahara Kurasuke took the initiative to come to Hu Yang, he would definitely not make any detours. He made it very clear that Nikon wanted to cooperate with Hu Yang and his Huijia series, not just for a certain technology.

During his time at Microelectronics Equipment, he focused on inspecting the company's technology and parts supply, as well as the possibility of the other party's de-North Americanization.

Hu Yang nodded, but did not continue to accuse Kitahara Kurasuke.

Kitahara Kurasuke is the person recommended by Peak Capital. Apparently they have some unknown transactions with Nikon.

However, if Kitahara Kurasuke suddenly made such a move, even Peak Capital might be caught off guard.

"Mr. Kitahara, hasn't Nikon already sent people and microelectronics equipment to start discussions on technology exchange? To be honest, I don't quite understand your operation."

Hu Yang still maintained appropriate caution. When dealing with RB Company, it was always right to be more cautious.

Kitahara Kurasuke immediately replied:

"Mr. Hu, technology exchange is just a normal business activity, and what I want to talk to you about is the company's long-term planning. The two are not on the same level...

To be honest, after these days of fieldwork, I think it is difficult for microelectronic equipment alone to withstand this wave of attacks in North America.

But you and your Huijia system are a variable. If you are willing to lend a helping hand, we are still very optimistic about microelectronic equipment."

Hu Yang knew that this was Nikon's true attitude. The other party's purpose was to cooperate with the entire Huijia system, so what he wanted to do was definitely not a trivial matter.

"Oh? So do you have any specific plans?"

At this time, Hu Yang was also a little interested. As long as the other party was not interested in microelectronic equipment, other matters could be discussed.

"Mr. Hu, we are willing to cooperate sincerely with you and join your supply chain. I am not just referring to microelectronic equipment, but mainly to Bolong Optics.

It's our fault that we didn't come to you directly before. But please understand that we need to truly see your strength and whether you can survive the pressure from North America."

Kitahara Kurasuke directly stated his purpose and at the same time defended himself.

In fact, Nikon has done so many things just to confirm the strength of the Huijia series. If the other party's strength is reliable, Nikon will not mind resisting the pressure from North America and actively cooperate with the Huijia series.

In the field of lithography machines, several companies in RB are pioneers. If it hadn't been for the semiconductor war that year, which disintegrated RB's semiconductor industry chain, ASML might not have been able to get ahead.

Of course, Nikon and other companies' mistakes in light source research and development are also an important reason for the decline of high-end lithography machine technology.

In the end, Intel dealt a fatal blow to Nikon. They were the first to announce that they would completely abandon Nikon's equipment and use ASML's equipment in the new manufacturing process.

Then S-Star, Taipower and other international giants followed suit. After all, they all have shares in ASML.

However, Nikon still retains some advanced technologies. Currently, Nikon is still the world's number one company in mid- to low-end lithography equipment.

"Mr. Kitahara, it seems that you have gotten what you want during your time at Microelectronics Equipment. I can forgive your previous behavior, but I hope there will be no next time."

Hu Yang smiled faintly and did not reject the olive branch extended by Nikon.

He knows that RB people hold grudges, just like Takuya Sakamoto before, who joined Charming Semiconductor with his skills.

To say how much Sakamoto Takuya loves life in China, that’s not necessarily true. The more important reason is that he always remembers the semiconductor war of that year and always wants to take revenge.

Nikon's thinking is not so simple, it is much more complicated.

The temptation of huge profits is on the one hand, and the desire to create obstacles for North America is on the other.

But all this has a premise, that is, the strength of the Huijia series must be sufficient. Otherwise, Nikon takes a certain risk by supplying raw materials and parts to microelectronic equipment and Bolon Optics. In the end, the Huijia series cannot withstand it and collapses first.

Okay, that's really not a human being inside and out.

Kitahara Kurasuke used his time in microelectronics equipment to indirectly understand the strength of Braun Optical.

Kitahara Kurasuke spoke highly of Braun Optical's technical level and production capacity. Therefore, Nikon decided to get it right in one step and directly discuss cooperation with Hu Yang.

As for the Peak Capital used by them, there is not much of a problem. The funding sources of Peak Capital are very complicated, and a considerable part of the funds come from the RB consortium, which actually comes from Nikon.

RB's consortium's investment in China is very common, and RB's SoftBank has invested in a well-known domestic e-commerce company.

SoftBank invested honestly, while Nikon took a circuitous route.

Except for the big boss behind Peak Capital, even the agents at the front desk, such as Yang Hu and others, did not know about this matter.

"Mr. Hu, the two of us can have a frank talk next. I guarantee that we have considerable sincerity."

Kitahara Kurasuke was very satisfied with today's meeting. It can be seen that Hu Yang is a pragmatic person.

"Okay, then let's form a team as soon as possible to start negotiations, with Bolong Optics as the main body of the negotiation. However, Mr. Kitahara, I have one more condition. That is, no one is allowed to disclose this news to the outside world before the negotiation ends."

Hu Yang did not want a specious news to cause violent fluctuations in the stock price of microelectronic equipment. In that case, it would definitely affect his acquisition plan.

Also, the negotiations with Nikon were conducted in the name of Braun Optical, not microelectronic equipment.
To be continued...