Great Power Technology

North of the island.

Negotiations between Huang Qi and Liu Shuang went smoothly with TSMC. With the tacit understanding of both parties, they reached an agreement on subsequent technical cooperation in just a few days, in which Liu Shuang played a huge role. The only issue facing both parties now is the distribution of interests and market distribution.

If the Spark factory's plan is followed, during this negotiation, Spark will try to obtain more than 30% of TSMC's capex investment. In other words, at least 30% of the other party's future funds for purchasing lithography machines and other equipment must flow into Spark factory.

At the same time, Spark also plans to make an equity investment in TSMC and acquire 5% of the other party's shares.

If these two goals can be achieved, it means that the first step has been taken to control TSMC. In the subsequent actions, as long as we further expand this advantage, then in a relatively short period of time, we can TSMC is completely in the bag.

Both sides knew this very well, but neither of them said it clearly.

As Gao Wenxiong has mentioned several times, TSMC's end has been doomed a long time ago, and everything he is doing now is just to use his remaining advantages in exchange for more benefits in this final period. That’s all.

However, his plan immediately encountered a strong backlash from the top.

The day after the technical negotiations ended, the dedicated drivers of Huang Qi and Liu Shuang were replaced, and the originally booked hotel rooms suddenly encountered temporary cleaning.

Subsequently, Gao Wenxiong received a warning that the business negotiations originally planned for the next day were postponed.

On the third day, Gao Wenxiong informed Huang Qi that the business negotiations between the two would continue to be postponed, and the specific negotiation date was to be determined.

On the fourth day, the identities of Huang Qi and Liu Shuang were revealed. TV news across the entire South Island was filled with news that "Spark Factory is going to get involved in TSMC and take away South Island's core pillar industry."

On the same day, the hotel where the two lived was attacked, and the security guards who were supposed to maintain order did nothing.

In such an emergency, Huang Qi was forced to call the headquarters. With the help of special staff, the two finally left the hotel.

After arriving at the new foothold, the two sat down with the staff and began to discuss the next step of this operation.

Looking at Liu Shuang with messy hair and a slightly embarrassed look in front of him, Huang Qi said:

"This time it was really too dangerous. We still failed to predict their response and did not make emergency plans to deal with mass incidents. This is a lesson."

"This is a failure of our job."

After hearing his words, the staff member opposite nodded sincerely and replied.

"No, I can't blame you. Originally, we were trying to downplay the additional attributes of this negotiation and tried to treat it as a pure business negotiation, but now it seems that this idea is a bit unrealistic."

"Now that our identities have been exposed and our intentions for negotiations have been exaggerated by the media, I have a hunch that our negotiations will become extremely difficult."

"We have to be fully prepared for this situation."

"The first thing to make sure is that Liu Shuang's technical negotiation work has been completed. I suggest that she be evacuated first and let me negotiate the remaining work alone."

Opposite Liu Shuang frowned and was silent for a moment, and finally nodded.

She is not the kind of innocent girl who ignores the overall situation for so-called heroism, but a calm and mature strongman. In this situation, she knows that the meaning of her staying is far less than the risks she may take.

Moreover, this risk is not only for her personally, in some cases, if something happens to her, the whole situation will suffer.

Therefore, timely evacuation is the best option.

Although it would be a pity not to be able to participate in this action that is destined to go down in history from beginning to end, it would be the biggest regret if the entire project was ruined because of myself.

Seeing Liu Shuang's expression, Huang Qi breathed a sigh of relief, and then continued:

"The main problem we face later is the pressure of public opinion. The other party has begun to directly instigate us to attack us. This probably means that the other party has almost reached the end of its rope."

"What we need to do is actually not to further stimulate each other's sensitive nerves, because our team has almost done everything we can do. Next, what I want to do is... hmm? How do you say that word? ?”

The staff member on the side thought for a moment and asked tentatively:

"Keep existing?"

"Yes, yes! Just keep existing! This matter is not my problem to begin with. We now need the artillery support of other brothers."

"So, my plan is not to actively ask for negotiations in the future, but I must maintain contact with Gao Wenxiong."

"You need to arrange this - the most important thing is to allow me to appear in public under the premise of safety."

Hearing his words, the staff nodded and replied:

"Don't worry, this matter will be left to us."

"We also have contact with some groups here, and we can use their power when necessary."

"Is it reliable?"

Huang Qi asked cautiously.

"Not too reliable - but, it can be used."

"I understand. Just wait."

After finishing speaking, Huang Qi let out a long sigh.

The TV next to him was still playing news about the so-called Spark Factory's intention to acquire TSMC. The host was passionately analyzing the situation of the chip market. He was spitting and using fierce words, as if he was trying to verbally attack his invisible opponent. Crucified to the ground.

But what he didn't know was that the opponent he was fighting was sitting in a hidden cabin, watching his performance calmly.

No one cared what he said, because no matter how accurate his analysis was or how intense his emotions were, nothing could change an established fact:

The winner of this fight is actually hidden in the corner that no one has noticed yet.

And these chess pieces have already fallen towards their star positions.

…

A week after the impact on Huang Qi and Huang Qi, Apple announced a piece of news that plunged the entire South Island into extreme anger:

Starting from June of that year, subsequent chip procurement for personal terminal products will be divided into two parts, of which 40% will remain with TSMC, but the other 60% will be divided among digital companies in China, including Spark Factory. wafer fab.

This means that TSMC’s total sales will be cut in half.

"This is betrayal!"

Angry people chanted slogans and posted videos of smashing Apple phones on video websites. Under the explosive public opinion, even the Spark Factory was reduced to a supporting role.

However, what they didn't expect was that Apple's betrayal was only the first step.

After Apple announced the re-division of procurement shares, ASML announced a re-delivery plan. The six photolithography machines originally planned to be delivered to TSMC in December of that year were postponed due to tight cash flow and insufficient production capacity.

It was only then that Nandao belatedly noticed the change in the situation. They anxiously sent out a message for help, but the latter's answer disappointed them.

In a dimly lit conference room, a woman said in a pleading voice:

"Sir, I know this is difficult, but we want to use you to put pressure on Apple, at least let them maintain our 70% share, otherwise we may not survive..."

"This is just business."

The other party's answer was extremely cold.

After a pause, the other party continued:

"Also, shouldn't you also have to pay the balance for the missiles you bought?"