Chapter 1156 What It Feels Like to Admit that Others Are Better than Yourself

After the press conference held at the China Overseas International Conference Center, the China Overseas Software Park project became really popular.

Not only did it make the front page headlines of print media in the Yangtze River Delta area, but a week later, it was even directly logged into CCTV’s news broadcast.

Although it was just a text message accurate to the second, it was infinitely better than the previous situation where Feiyu Investment Bank tried its best and failed to even make waves.

Sitting in the office, Figo held a cigarette in his left hand and fiddled with the mouse in his right hand. He looked at the overwhelming propaganda news on the Internet and felt all sorts of uncomfortable in his heart.

Now that things have come to this, he has no choice but to give in.

What was even more unacceptable was that he found that there was no comparison between himself and Wu Tao in terms of investment vision and structure.

They are all the sons of wealthy nobles who grew up with a golden spoon in their mouths. They have had a smooth journey from childhood to adulthood, and they have always been arrogant. Now I have to admit that a young upstart from a humble family is better than myself. That feeling is really...

It's not enough for outsiders.

Howard was very surprised when he knocked on the door and walked in.

He found that Figo, who had always been arrogant in the past, had become so depressed that he almost couldn't recognize him.

Although he also hated Figo's previous arrogance, but compared to this situation where the mud can't support the wall, he hopes that Figo can continue to be arrogant.

"Okay, Figo," Howard threw the materials in his hand on the table, brushed away the smoke in front of his eyes and said, "I know that this time Panis received so many resources from the family, which shocked you very much."

"...but don't forget, we didn't completely lose to China Wu, right?" Howard pointed at the document on the table and said: "At least for now, we have the upper hand in terms of cooperation with TSMC."

Figo dragged the ashtray over and lit the ashes and said: "Howard, I know you are trying to comfort me, but it's not necessary. Just let me stay alone for a while, okay?"

Howard anxiously propped himself up on the table, "Figo, believe me. The current orders from the TSMC branch in Wujiang definitely exceed the orders from the UMC branch, and they have an absolute advantage!"

Seeing Howard so excited, Figo narrowed his eyes and glanced at the documents in front of him, and then his eyes suddenly lit up, and his whole person slowly came to life...

At the same time, in Wujiang, there is a secret villa area on the edge of Taihu Lake.

Wu Tao has stayed here for a week. Sitting on the large balcony of the villa, looking at the Taihu Lake with the same color as the sea and sky, it is indeed a good place for a vacation.

It seems that Aunt Hua has a good vision. The villa she owns is the best choice in terms of location and layout.

I originally thought that when An Dingguo took office in Wujiang, I and An Rong would come back often and have a decent place to stay.

Unexpectedly, An Dingguo was transferred away as soon as this place was completed. It has been half a year since he bought the villa, and he just moved in for the first time recently.

Fortunately, someone is always cleaning the place on weekdays, so it is very convenient when you first move in.

At this moment, Song Zhuang came up from the stairs, stood at a distance and said: "Boss, Boss Cao from UMC is here."

Wu Tao put down the goblet in his hand, stood up and said, "Watch the tea."

After following Song Zhuang downstairs, Wu Tao noticed that in the hall on the first floor, Cao Yicheng, with the help of Song Guanghui, carefully took out a blue and white porcelain from the box and placed it on the table. He was satisfied with it no matter how he looked at it.

Seeing Wu Tao coming down, Cao Yicheng took off his gloves and came forward and said: "Mr. Wu, I heard that you were staying in Wujiang for a long time. I have wanted to come and visit you for a long time. But I have never found a suitable gift. I finally searched for it yesterday. Only when I got a blue and white porcelain from the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty did I finally dare to come to my door."

Although Wu Tao didn't know much about antiques, he had to accept Cao Yicheng's intention. Then he became more polite in his words, "Boss Cao, what you said is so obvious."

After exchanging pleasantries, the two of them sat down directly.

After all, Wu Tao had little appreciation for antiques, and Cao Yicheng wisely ended the topic.

At this time, Song Zhuang brought up the brewed Longjing. Cao Yicheng drank three cups in a row before he suppressed the anxiety in his heart and said bluntly: "Mr. Wu, in fact, even if you don't come back this time, I will I also want to ask you for advice.”

Wu Tao looked like he was listening.

Cao Yicheng put down the tea cup and sighed: "Since the establishment of Wujiang Hejian Technology Factory, our days at UMC have indeed improved compared to the past. This all depends on Mr. Wu's support and help."

"...But compared with TSMC, the gap still exists. In terms of order volume, it is a full 30% less than the other party! Not only that, there is also a big gap in terms of process technology. I am worried that if this trend continues, Hejian Technology will still make the same mistakes as the UMC headquarters.”

"...So I have no choice but to come to Mr. Wu to learn from you."

At first, Wu Tao said calmly: "Boss Cao, you are an expert in chip foundry and production. If you have any ideas, just tell me. As long as I can help and do it, I will have no objection."

When Cao Yicheng heard this, he immediately became energetic and said, "Mr. Wu, I knew you wouldn't let me down."

"It's like this. The reason why Zhang Zhongmou has been able to catch up from behind for so many years has something to do with his employment." Cao Yicheng thought: "I don't know if Mr. Wu knows that there is Professor Hu from the University of California, Berkeley, the inventor of FinFET. Now So I was invited by Zhang Zhongmou to be the CTO!"

"...As a result, their technical strength is much higher than ours in an instant. So I think if we can invite Professor Hu here, the strength of TSMC will not be enough."

Having said this, Cao Yicheng's face lit up, and he had obviously been coveting Professor Hu for a long time.

But soon his eyes dimmed, "But I have talked to Professor Hu in private many times before, and he was unmoved. So I thought maybe Mr. Wu could come forward and invite him over. Your network Having acquired so many talents, you must be very good at recruiting them, right?"

It turned out that Cao Yicheng had this idea, but he couldn't elaborate on this aspect.

At least in Wu Tao's opinion, Cao Yicheng's idea was not quite right. Isn't it a little too subjective to pin all your hopes on one person?

What's more, Wu Tao learned privately from Yang Shining, who had been stationed in Wujiang for half a year, that Hejian Technology's recent development momentum was still very good.

All aspects of production technology are top-notch in mainland China, so there is no shortage of orders.

Coupled with the large-scale capital injection led by Tianqi Investment and the support of semiconductor equipment manufacturers such as ASML, the research and development of 90nm process technology has been progressing smoothly.

But Wu Tao couldn't say these words directly. Otherwise, as soon as you say it, the other party may mutter, "What do you mean?" You don't intend to help, so why are you making such a deceptive excuse?

As a result, the two parties may have differences and the matter will no longer be discussed.

So he thought for a while and said: "Since Boss Cao has such high hopes for me, then I will give it a try? But I want to see Professor Hu, and I will also think of ways to deal with the order."

Cao Yicheng was immediately grateful, "Mr. Wu is really refreshing!"