Chapter 1158 The Chip Development Research Institute Has No Sleep Tonight

Wu Tao was quite surprised by Hu Zhengmin's request.

Why aren’t you tabooing this or that this time? Of course, Wu Tao would only think about this idea in his heart and would not say it out loud.

"If Professor Hu is convenient, we will naturally welcome him."

Hu Zhengmin's square face shone with excitement, "Convenience, of course, convenience. It's so admirable that Professor Ni's team can make a breakthrough in 90nm chip manufacturing technology immediately after Intel."

"...and it only took an extra month and a half, which made me impressed with the research and development level of China's semiconductor industry!"

Only then did Wu Tao learn that Intel had already made a breakthrough in the 90nm chip manufacturing process.

He exchanged glances with Yang Shining, and the other party gave him a positive response.

Although there were some minor surprises, Professor Hu was right, and he achieved a breakthrough after only falling behind for more than half a month. This at least shows that the Chip Development Research Institute under the leadership of Academician Ni is almost comparable to the powerful Intel.

This is definitely something to write home about.

That night, Wu Tao's motorcade rushed to Jinling under the stars.

Although Wu Tao strongly invited Hu Zhengmin to get into his own Rolls-Royce, Hu Zhengmin firmly declined, and finally, accompanied by Yang Shining, got into the Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle behind.

Facts have proved that this choice is not wrong.

In the same car as Yang Shining, the two of them chatted about chips very enthusiastically, and time passed unknowingly along the way.

Wu Tao, who was in the main car, was also happy and relaxed, showing his inner excitement to his heart's content.

However, while her boss was happily drinking red wine and humming songs, Liu Ruoxi, dressed in a professional suit, was sitting upright next to her, unable to speak.

It wasn't until Wu Tao finished drinking the red wine and the excitement passed, that he hugged his chest and said, "Say it! Don't hold it in..."

"But boss, I'm afraid of disappointing you." Liu Ruoxi was still hesitant.

"Yo?" Wu Tao immediately let go of his arms, "It seems that the problem you are thinking of is a bit serious, and it can actually affect my mood. But it doesn't matter, just say it."

"That's right, boss," Liu Ruoxi took a deep breath, her pretty face full of solemnity, "When we made a breakthrough in the 90nm chip manufacturing technology, we are so close to Intel, will they look for trouble?"

Wu Tao understood instantly, "Yes, he was able to think of this in advance. He is very aware of the crisis."

After receiving such a compliment, Liu Ruoxi not only did not feel complacent at all, but became even more worried, "Ah? What should we do?"

"This matter can be big or small," Wu Tao weighed it and said: "Besides, Academician Ni's team was formed eight hundred years ago. Even if Intel wants to frame it, it will be useless without tangible evidence."

"...What's more, our relationship with Intel is pretty good now," Wu Tao said thoughtfully, "Craig Barrett is quite a down-to-earth person and not so frivolous."

Liu Ruoxi patted her slightly heaving chest: "That's good, that's good."

However, Wu Tao has not finished speaking, "But you have reminded me that in the subsequent publicity of this matter, I must pay attention to guidance and try to avoid using a tone that provokes war. Harmony, harmony, understand?"

"Understood!" Liu Ruoxi was full of confidence.

It was almost nine o'clock when Wu Tao's motorcade arrived downstairs at the Jinling Chip Development Research Institute.

The building that looks old on the outside is still brightly lit.

Ni Guangnan had already received the news and was waiting at the entrance of the lobby on the first floor with his R&D team.

When he saw Wu Tao getting out of the car and there was a strange face behind him, he was startled for a moment, and then he realized, "Professor Hu?"

The next second, Hu Zhengmin and Ni Guangnan hugged each other affectionately, and even the boss Wu Tao was temporarily put aside.

Wu Tao didn't care about this, but he was quite surprised that the two professors knew each other.

Sure enough, there is no place in life where we don’t meet each other.

In excitement, Ni Guangnan extended his hand generously and led Wu Tao and Hu Zhengmin inside.

Only then did Hu Zhengmin realize that this seemingly inconspicuous building was truly unique inside.

Not only has a strict access control system been set up, but also in terms of configuration conditions, various advanced equipment are everywhere, the office conditions are first-class, and some dust-free experimental operation rooms are of extremely high specifications.

Such conditions are completely comparable to those of developed foreign laboratories.

It’s no wonder that such a major breakthrough was achieved so quickly.

In the multimedia conference room on the seventh floor of the institute, Ni Guangnan's team has already made preparations for the summary report.

In this regard, Wu Tao, a layman, can only watch the fun. So he consciously gave up the throne to Hu Zhengmin, and asked Yang Shining and Ni Guangnan to accompany him on the left and right.

As expected, Wu Tao heard the whole reporting process as if it were written from heaven. After all, the lines were as separated as mountains.

But it didn't stop the three people next to Hu Zhengmin from listening more and more excitedly. They gathered together to discuss and communicate. All they said were professional vocabulary, and Wu Tao couldn't get in a word.

Fortunately, Wu Tao, the boss, has always been self-conscious, and he will never ask questions at this time.

Just looking back and looking at Liu Ruoxi's lively way of listening to the report, he was very surprised.

It seems that Secretary-General Liu's investment in chips has not been in vain. At such a high-level technical exchange meeting, you can hear the ugly Yinmao coming.

However, a completely new chip manufacturing process is definitely not that simple to explain.

So as the clock hand turned past eleven o'clock and headed straight towards midnight, the atmosphere of discussions, exchanges and reports was still as lively as ever.

Is this a rhythm where you don’t plan to take a break?

Wu Tao looked around and found that except for himself, who was a little tired, everyone else was in high spirits.

At this time, if I say that I am suspending the discussion, will I offend the public?

Pursing his lips, Wu Tao finally decided to shut up temporarily and wait and see.

Fortunately, Liu Ruoxi noticed that he was tired and whispered in his ear: "Boss, how about we arrange a rest room for you?"

Wu Tao's eyes lit up, that's a good thing.

Although the conditions in the lounge are not as good as at home, it is good that you can stretch out.

Just like this, I woke up, opened my eyes and looked at my watch. It was two o'clock in the middle of the night.

Wu Tao was wondering if he could call it a day and go back. Finally, when he opened the door to the lounge, he saw that the report and discussion in the conference room on the seventh floor had just ended. A group of people were walking downstairs, talking happily and enjoying themselves.

The leaders were Hu Zhengmin, Ni Guangnan and Yang Shining.

When they saw Wu Tao appear, the three of them were surprised at first, and then Hu Zhengmin stepped forward first, took Wu Tao's hand and said, "Mr. Wu, I'm glad to say that Professor Ni's new process is completely feasible, and compared with Intel’s solution is quite unique!”