Chapter 703(1/2)
: Beat it in person
"Mr. Meng, I think you need to be more tolerant about this matter. I also know that ASML's lithography machine is better to use, but are they willing to be the first to sell it to you?
So, you can feedback all these issues to Bolong Optics and let them continue to improve. In addition, as a major shareholder, I can express my position here. No matter how much money we lose, we must cultivate the entire industry chain."
Populus euphratica's attitude is very clear, which is to improve during development.
He is an outsider in industrial production, but one thing he knows very well is that no matter what product it is, it will always get better and better. This is the accumulation of experience.
For example, the current domestic 28nm lithography machines may have a certain gap between them and international giants in terms of accuracy and controllability.
However, this is an autonomous and controllable device, and it will not cut off your supply channels just because North America is unhappy one day.
Therefore, no matter how much Meng Rusong complains, he must insist on using this equipment.
Of course, the feedback should be given back. If Bolong Optics should provide financial compensation, you are welcome to do so. Although we all belong to the Huijia Group, we are all separately accounted companies, and we still have to follow the rules.
"Hey! I also know the key here, but this thing is delaying things."
Meng Rusong's voice suddenly became much softer. In the Huijia department, they spared no effort to replace the products with local products. This is ZZ correct.
This point also applies to him, Meng Rusong.
Hu Yang smiled and nodded without arguing with the other party.
There are some flaws in Braun Optical's lithography machines, but the problem is that ASML's lithography machines are not available now, and they are already in the queue for next year.
"Mr. Meng, if you have the conditions, go ahead. If you don't have the conditions, it's better to create conditions. I hope you will continue to improve the production process based on the existing equipment and strive to increase the yield rate."
Before leaving, Hu Yang had a rare expression on his face and confessed to Meng Rusong.
At this stage, it is useless to complain. We can only adapt to local conditions, constantly discover problems, and then move forward while solving them.
"Don't worry, I will just say a few words casually, and I will not be vague about the work that needs to be done. Mr. Hu, to put it bluntly, the various indicators of domestic lithography machines will definitely catch up, but there is one thing, that is, they need to be burned
Money! As long as you don’t feel bad.”
Meng Rusong chuckled, struck Populus euphratica by the way, then turned around and walked away.
Hu Yang held the car door and couldn't help laughing: "This guy has learned how to lead my army. What's money? Money is a bastard. You can earn it after spending it."
But in fact, he was really a little distressed. However, compared to the Huijia system being completely defeated, this distress would soon go away.
After returning to the office in the Investment Building and sitting down, Hu Yang couldn't help but frown.
The work progress of Bolong's optical and microelectronic equipment is still lagging behind a bit, and they still need to tighten the screws.
"Assistant Wu, see if you can apply for a flight within three days. I plan to go to the capital."
Hu Yang thought twice and decided to go to the capital to take a look at the research institute of Bolong Optics in person. Currently, the localization of domestic high-end photolithography machines is being carried out there.
Bolong Optical (Microelectronic Equipment) Company specializes in the production of complete machines, but its focus is actually on the capital.
When he got home in the evening, Hu Yang told Tian Sichun that he was going to take a long trip.
"Going to the capital? Why don't you go by yourself? Xiaobao hasn't gone on vacation yet, and I don't want to ask for leave every now and then."
Tian Sichun hesitated for a moment and felt that it was more important for the children to go to kindergarten. Anyway, Populus euphratica would not be there for long, so he would not join in the fun.
"Okay, I'll come back as soon as I finish my work there."
Hu Yang smiled and said that he would not be out for too long this time.
"A Yang, go to bed early today."
Tian Sichun smiled brightly and pulled Hu Yang from the study to the bedroom.
Two days later.
Hu Yang took a business jet to the capital. After getting off the plane, he went straight to the production and R&D base of Bolong Optics.
"Mr. Hu, do you need to inform Mr. Xu and the others?"
Hu Yang told Xu Younian before that he would be arriving in the capital in the next two days, but did not say the specific time. The only person who greeted him at the airport was Ye Chong. On the way, Ye Chong asked carefully.
"Well, Assistant Wu, you call Mr. Xu and tell him that we will be at his place right away. Also, ask him if Mr. Zhang and Mr. Dai are in the company? If not, ask him to notify you by the way."
Hu Yang had told Xu Younian before that he would be in the capital in the next two days and would discuss something with them face to face.
Logically speaking, Zhang Xiao and Dai Xiangjun will arrive in time.
When they arrived at the Bolong Optical Production and R&D Base, Xu Younian, Zhang Xiao and Dai Xiangjun were waiting for Hu Yang downstairs in the administrative building. There were many of them.
"Mr. Hu, it's been a hard journey."
Xu Younian and others said hello to Hu Yang one after another. In fact, they were a little guilty, and they probably knew why the other party came.
Hu Yang waved his hand and said with a smile: "Let's go up and talk."
The group of people arrived at the small conference room in the New Deal Building.
"I came to Beijing this time because I wanted to inspect your research institute. I will not hide it from everyone, Xentong International is not very satisfied with the lithography machine you delivered."
As soon as Hu Yang sat down, he straight to the point explained the purpose of his visit.
Xu Younian glanced at Zhang Xiao and Dai Xiangjun, and then said:
"Mr. Hu, I want to review this matter. Bolong Optical's involvement in the field of high-end lithography machines has been relatively short, and the technical foundation is weak. The quality of the products is not good, and we will improve it."
Hu Yang nodded, lightly clasping his fingers on the table without making any comment.
Zhang Xiao then winked at Xu Younian and said with a smile:
"Mr. Hu, I estimate that our equipment will have some impact on the yield rate of Xentong International's new process. Otherwise, I will go there in person and try to give them a reasonable compensation."
"That's not bad! Mr. Xu, everyone, everyone needs to understand that ASML has not cut off its supply to Xentong International. At most, it will be a little later.
I think everyone here knows why Mr. Meng gave you half of the equipment purchase order. Therefore, you must fight for your reputation and don't waste the opportunities created by others."
Hu Yang's words were rather harsh, but he actually wanted to put some pressure on them.
"Mr. Hu, we accept your criticism. Do you think this will work? Our supply to Xentong International is also in batches. Otherwise, we should stop the subsequent supply first.
Give us a month to make some rectifications based on the issues reported by Xentong International. If it is difficult to change, we will improve it in the next generation model."
The contract period signed by Xentong International and Bolong Optics is very long, and the equipment is delivered in installments and batches.
In this way, it is possible to implement Xu Younian's suggestions.
"Well, you go discuss this matter with Mr. Meng. Mr. Xu, Mr. Zhang, and Mr. Dai, please accompany me to the research institute first. We will discuss other matters tomorrow."
Hu Yang ate lunch at the airport, and he didn't want to sit in the conference room and talk endlessly.
So, accompanied by Xu Younian, Zhang Xiao, and Dai Xiangjun, he carefully looked around the institute.
This time around, it's almost time to get off work in the afternoon.
Xu Younian originally arranged a dinner, but seeing Hu Yang's serious face all afternoon, he didn't dare to open his mouth.
Finally, Zhang Xiao spoke out.
"Forget it, I'm a little tired today."
Hu Yang shook his head. It was not that he had any objection to Xu Younian and others, he really felt a little tired.
Later, Hu Yang left Bolong Optical Production and R&D Base and went to his own courtyard house.
Xu Younian and others returned to the conference room after Hu Yang left. At this time, they were not in the mood to eat, so they quickly asked people to check out the restaurant they had booked.
"Mr. Xu, do you think the boss is really angry today?"
Seeing that everyone was sitting silently, Zhang Xiao took the lead and asked.
Xu Younian glanced at him sideways and said, "What do you think? Didn't you see that the boss's face was always dark?"
Dai Xiangjun was a little unconvinced, "Mr. Xu, Mr. Zhang, you can't blame us entirely for this, right? Our current technical level is like this, and no one is lazy. What can we do?"
Zhang Xiao nodded slightly, more agreeing with Dai Xiangjun's words.
Xu Younian is the veteran of the Huijia clan. He has been following Populus euphratica much longer than the two of them, and he also knows more about Populus euphratica than they do.
"Mr. Zhang, Mr. Dai, do you think the boss is angry about this? Let me tell you, the boss will never force his subordinates to do things beyond their capabilities.
Hey, this is also my fault. Before, I always thought that we had conquered the 28nm lithography machine and achieved great results, but I neglected many details.
We should proactively track the usage of equipment and actively maintain communication with customers, including Xintong International. Isn’t there a saying that customer needs are the driving force for us to move forward.”
When Xu Younian said this, Zhang Xiao and Dai Xiangjun realized where they were wrong.
It doesn't matter if the technology accumulation is not enough, it doesn't matter if there is a gap with the world's advanced technology, the key is to have an attitude of working hard to change the status quo.
For such a long time, Bolong Optics has not taken the initiative to listen to customers' opinions, nor has it made any plans for improvement.
This is why Populus euphratica is very dissatisfied.
"Mr. Xu, Mr. Dai, I think this is it. You two will accompany Mr. Hu tomorrow to see if he has any other ideas. As for me, I will go to the airport now, and I will go to Mr. Meng early tomorrow morning."
Zhang Xiao couldn't sit still, so he decided to lead several technicians to the deep sea overnight, and then went to the south for manufacturing. He discussed with Meng Rusong on-site where the product needed improvement.
"You ran away without saying hello, is that appropriate?"
Xu Younian also thought this was a good idea, but they gathered in the capital at the request of Populus Hu. Now that Zhang Xiao suddenly left, I wonder if Populus Hu would be unhappy?
"I can't care about it now. After I buy the ticket at the airport, I will call Mr. Hu and let him know. Mr. Xu, Mr. Dai, I'll leave it to you two. I'll take the first step."
To be continued...