"You, Mr. Yan! Manager Liang, do you have any difficulties in allocating another 7 billion yuan of funds? If there are no difficulties, please support Charming Semiconductor."

Hu Yang smiled and pointed at Yan Hanzhang, how could he forget about Charming Semiconductor? Charming Semiconductor is second only to Xentong International in importance, and it is not a "stepmother".

Liang Yu also laughed when he heard this: "Do I dare not to support you? Look at the look in Mr. Yan's eyes. If I say no, he won't be able to eat me?"

"Okay! Let's settle these two things first. If each company has financial difficulties later, you can go directly to talk to Manager Liang."

Hu Yang settled on the financing matters of Xintong International and Charming Semiconductor and did not continue to discuss it in depth. Anyway, it is normal for enterprises to lack funds. He cannot be sure that everything will be equal, so he can only protect key enterprises first.

Then, he turned his head and glanced at Gao Mingkang, who had been silent.

Gao Mingkang smiled and said: "Now it is obvious that there are more wolves than meat, so I will not argue with them. However, Mr. Hu, I am going to apply for the issuance of a new round of corporate bonds. You have to help me with this matter."

Compared with Xentong International and Charming Semiconductor, Mingkang Communication's profitability is much stronger. It is now one of the top three information and communication giants in the world, and its chip design company has also ranked among the top ten in the world.

Moreover, Mingkang Communication's terminal products are also doing well. For example, in the field of smartphones, although it ranks behind Charming Electronics, it is also ranked among the top six in the world.

As a listed company, Mingkang Communications' performance is very good, and its own financing capabilities are also very strong. This alone is enough for Gao Mingkang to be proud of.

"Mr. Gao is giving us all some eye candy. When it comes to financing capabilities, we, Charming Semiconductor, are far inferior to you. We cannot show our integrity like you."

Yan Hanzhang laughed, he did not have the confidence of Gao Mingkang, and he was not polite at all when it came to grabbing the resources.

"Okay, today's meeting is just to make everyone nervous and know how to act. Then let's leave the meeting as it is."

Hu Yang convened this meeting mainly to plan the next response. These issues have been discussed repeatedly within the Huijia Department many times. When the matter comes to a close, there is really no need to talk endlessly.

The next thing is to implement the formulated plan. The key to this is to ensure the normal operation of the ecological closed loop of the Huijia system.

After returning to the office, it didn't take long before Xu Younian and Zhang Xiao followed.

"Mr. Xu, Mr. Zhang, please sit down."

After the meeting, Hu Yang specifically asked Wu Xinhui to notify these two people.

In the new round of suppression, Bolong's optical and microelectronic equipment are the direct victims. The reason why Hu Yang did not talk too much about this matter at the meeting was because he wanted to talk to them after the meeting.

"Mr. Hu, Mr. Zhang and I are under the greatest pressure right now. However, we have the confidence to persevere and we will never surrender."

Xu Younian smiled bitterly. Under the pressure from North America, life would definitely be difficult.

But, are you going to live with the hard times? Surrendering is useless, because people are clearly out to destroy you.

"Yes, confidence is more important than anything else. Mr. Zhang, what do you think?"

Hu Yang smiled and nodded, then looked at Zhang Xiao again.

"I agree with Mr. Xu's statement. There is only one way to go now, and that is to continuously improve one's technical level.

In fact, it’s not a big deal if you think about it. Since Bolong Optics acquired microelectronic equipment, the share of our mid- to low-end lithography machines in the domestic market has exceeded 80%.

As for high-end lithography machines, my research and development is progressing very smoothly. Although it has been suppressed by North America, the Huijia series itself has formed an ecological closed loop, and its products can be sold to Xentong International and Charming Semiconductor."

Lithography machines are a very niche product. There are only a few chip manufacturers in the world and you can count them on both hands.

Bolong Optics (including microelectronics equipment) has firmly grasped these two major customers and has no problem in survival and development.

There are other aspects that Zhang Xiao did not mention. Bolong Optics also has strong capabilities in precision optical instruments, and these products have good sales both domestically and internationally.

"Well, just do your own thing well, and the entire Huijia Department will be your backing. In addition, I will report the situation to the relevant departments, and the country will not sit idly by."

For the time being, there is still a certain gap between domestic and North American strength. But if North America goes too far, the country will not ignore it.

Hu Yang recalled carefully, and found that the current time point was still somewhat different from the past time and space.

First of all, domestic strength is stronger than in memory. And the entire industrial system, especially the development of semiconductors, is much stronger.

Under such circumstances, North America's suppression of domestic advanced industries came earlier.

Early summer.

One month after North America announced a crackdown on Bolon optical and microelectronic equipment, Nikon finally could not withstand domestic and international pressure and announced its withdrawal from cooperation with these two companies.

There was a sudden turmoil, and the outside world was speculating that Bolong's optical and microelectronic equipment might not last long.

Reflected on the stock market, the stock price of microelectronic equipment began to fall. However, unlike the previous time, the company's stock price fell on the spot after falling by about 20%, and did not continue to plummet.

"Boss, I really don't understand! It stands to reason that if there is such a big negative news, the stock price of microelectronic equipment will at least be halved."

When Yu Hongbo came to Hu Yang and talked about this matter, he was a little lucky. After all, the trend of the stock price of microelectronic equipment was far better than he expected.

"Cut in half? No, no. Let me tell you, investors also have memories. The last time North America suppressed microelectronic equipment, we successfully restructured the supply chain. How many people cried bitterly after cutting the meat?

Now, despite encountering such huge negative news, many investors have chosen to wait and see in view of the last situation."

What Hu Yang means is that since microelectronic equipment achieved a comeback under impossible circumstances last time, who dares to say that it will not happen again this time?

Most people are waiting and watching. Where can the stock price fall without short-selling pressure?

Yu Hongbo glanced at Populus euphratica with some suspicion. He did not agree with this statement.

It is true that investors have memories, but how long can investors’ memories last? In Yu Hongbo’s view, many investors’ memories can only last a short period of time.

He feels that people who are waiting and watching will not have much patience. Once the pessimism spreads, the stock price of microelectronic equipment will collapse.

This time will not be too long, not even more than ten days and a half.

"Haha, of course we can't place our hopes on other people's sanity. Lao Yu, don't worry, good news will come out soon."

Hu Yangyu saw the expression on Hongbo's face clearly. He smiled and walked up to him, patted him on the shoulder and comforted him.

However, he did not say what the specific benefits were.

Yu Hongbo was doubtful and then left the room.

"Assistant Wu, please call Mr. Xu and Mr. Zhang. The news can be announced."

Hu Yang called Wu Xinhui in and asked her to call Xu Younian and Zhang Xiao. This matter had been discussed by everyone and was just waiting to be implemented in due course.

Early the next morning, Microelectronics Equipment issued an announcement.

The announcement stated that the company's largest shareholder, Bolong Optics, has begun mass production of high-precision lenses. The production of the company's high-end photolithography machines will fully use Bolong Optics' objective lens systems.

In addition, the company's supply chain remains stable and production and operating activities have returned to normal.

This announcement not only ignited the enthusiasm of investors, causing the company's stock price to quickly recover its lost ground. It also made North Americans suspicious, wondering whether Nikon was playing some trick.

This time, North America has severely suppressed Bolong's optical and microelectronic equipment. How can two small companies reconstruct their supply chains so quickly?

Simply unbelievable.

As a result, North America launched an investigation into Nikon. It investigated whether the other party was secretly supplying optical and microelectronic equipment to Bolong, and even suspected whether the other party provided technology.

Hu Yang learned this news from Su Tingting, but he naturally ignored it.

For Hu Yang, Nikon is just a business partner. Since the other party cannot bear the pressure and chooses to retreat, it has nothing to do with him.

At Bolong Optics, Xu Younian and Zhang Xiao not only fulfilled their promise to Duden, but also gave him an additional reward.

This time the company's breakthrough in objective lens technology is largely due to Duden and his team.

According to Hu Yang, since others have done their best, they should not be stingy with money.

Zhang Xiao then brought Du Deng to meet Populus euphratica.

"Mr. Duden, I have deep respect for your professionalism and thank you for everything you have done for the company. If you have any other requirements in life, just ask them and I will try my best to arrange them."

Hu Yang also had a very good impression of Duden. The German was really a practical person.

"Mr. Hu, I just did my part and got rewards beyond my expectations. I don't dare to ask for anything more."

Duden smiled slightly and politely thanked Hu Yang for his concern.

However, he did not make any other demands. He knew that he had already received a lot, and any further demands would be unreasonable.

Hu Yang nodded and said with a smile: "Then Mr. Duden will have a good time in the deep sea for a few days and rest. Mr. Zhang, I will arrange someone to accompany Mr. Duden here. You can go about your business."

Zhang Xiao's time was very tight. If Duden had not made such a huge contribution this time, he would not have wasted his time on this trip.

"Mr. Hu, are you trying to burn bridges across the river? You're driving me away when I'm here? Okay, I'll return to the capital in the evening. I have to go to the capital in two days."

The company's R&D center is located in Beijing, and its production base is also in Beijing. Zhang Xiao can stay at the headquarters in Shanghai for up to fifteen days a month, and the rest of the time, he often has to travel around.

Duden thought for a while and said: "Mr. Hu, thank you very much for the arrangements you have made for me. It's enough for me to play here for two days, and then I will go back to work."

Duden is also a restless person. Although he has conquered high-precision lenses, there is still a gap compared with international giants such as Zeiss. He still needs to continue research and development to pursue higher technical indicators.

Hu Yang stopped trying to persuade him and readily agreed.

"Assistant Wu, take Mr. Duden to Ajie, and ask Ajie to arrange for someone to take Mr. Duden around the city first."

Hu Yang sent Du Deng away and continued to talk to Zhang Xiao about some company matters.

"Mr. Hu, our biggest shortcoming now is still the light source. As you know, we initially applied the technology of the Institute of Optics and Mechanics, but the performance is still a bit behind.

Later, because we solved the problem of light sources, North American companies also relaxed export restrictions on some products. But now, the other party has cut off supply, and our shortcomings have been highlighted."

Bolong Optics has mastered the technology of 45nm lithography machines, but if we want to continue to move forward, the light source is a big problem.

"Mr. Zhang, there is definitely no ready-made technology. Otherwise, go to the automobile city in person and have a good talk with the Institute of Optics and Mechanics. We will provide research and development funds, share the results, and invite them to work together on technical research."

Currently, the supply of deep violet light sources in the world is still monopolized by North American companies.

Among the major domestic optical and mechanical institutes, Checheng Optical and Mechanical Research Institute has the strongest technical strength in this area. Hu Yang hopes to cooperate with each other to jointly overcome this technical difficulty.
To be continued...