Rebirth 2006, creating a super consortium

"Non-compete agreement?" An Xin was stunned for a moment, then asked in confusion, "Mr. Liang, is the non-compete agreement you signed with TSMC complicated? Isn't there a penalty clause in it?"

In fact, except for some very sensitive industries like the military industry, which require the signing of highly confidential and binding non-compete agreements, other industries, no matter what kind of non-compete agreement is signed, will basically come with a separate penalty clause!

Simply put, you can leave as long as you pay enough money!

"It's not complicated, and there is a penalty clause!" Liang Mengsong nodded with a wry smile, and explained helplessly: "But the non-compete agreement I signed with TSMC was updated three years ago, and the penalty clause was set very high, as high as 2000 million US dollars!"

"To be honest, I still disagree with the price TSMC proposed to replace the new agreement this year. If they agree to replace the new agreement, then it will not be a matter of liquidated damages, but a matter of mandatory non-compete!"

After hearing this information, Anxin felt relieved instantly.

Fortunately, Liang Mengsong did not sign the newly added mandatory non-competition agreement!

Although a penalty of 2000 million USD is already extremely exaggerated in the semiconductor industry, Anxin is willing to pay this price in order to eliminate in advance the various legal obstacles in the future commercialization of Panda Group's semiconductor industry!

Looking at Liang Mengsong who was looking expectant, An Xin joked in a relaxed tone: "I thought it would cost at least hundreds of millions of dollars. I didn't expect that 2000 million dollars would be enough. In that case, just give it to him. It doesn't matter!"

Although Liang Mengsong already had a certain psychological expectation of An Xin's ability to make money, he was still completely stunned by the nonchalant attitude An Xin showed at this moment!

So fucking rich!

Not only is he rich, he is also very generous. He is simply the most ideal boss!

"That's fine!"

After he finished speaking, Liang Mengsong suddenly stood up, stretched out his right hand to An Xin with a smile on his face, and said, "Boss An, I'll trouble you to take care of me in the future!"

An Xin did not neglect it. She stood up and shook Liang Mengsong's right hand, smiling and responding: "Mr. Liang, I hope that under your leadership, the chip manufacturing business of Panda Group can continue to move forward and create its own glory!"

"Boss An, rest assured, I won't do anything unnecessary. Just give me five years, and I promise to lead Panda Group to become the world's top chip manufacturer!"

An Xin is generous and Liang Mengsong is not bad either. He gave his guarantee directly, and his tone was full of infinite confidence!

There's no way, he is too familiar with the chip manufacturing industry!

It is not an exaggeration to say that in this field, whether it is internal operations or technological research and development, he has almost no rivals!

An Xin was very happy with Liang Mengsong's military order. He picked up the teacup and toasted Liang Mengsong, saying with a smile, "Mr. Liang, there is no wine here, so I will just use tea instead of wine to toast you. I hope we can have a pleasant cooperation!"

"Ding!" Liang Mengsong picked up the teacup and clinked it with An Xin's. After drinking it all, he said, "Boss An, happy cooperation!"

After sitting down again, Liang Mengsong suddenly thought of something and immediately reminded: "By the way, Mr. An, the talents I trained at TSMC have all signed non-compete agreements with TSMC. In this case, the expenditure on liquidated damages may be quite high!"

An Xin didn't feel anything about it. She waved her hand casually and said with a smile, "This is just a small problem. Now that the big part has been solved, the small part will be no problem!"

Liang Mengsong shook his head slightly and kindly reminded: "Boss An, this is really not a small amount. Their total amount is probably more than my liquidated damages!"

"What the hell?" An Xin looked at Liang Mengsong in surprise and asked, "Mr. Liang, are you planning to poach TSMC's entire R&D department?"

"That's not the case!" Liang Mengsong smiled and explained, "But even if Panda Group has an extremely strict background check screening process, I am still confident that I can invite 30 to 2000 technical backbones to work at Panda Group. Their average penalty is about US dollars, so the total must be more than million US dollars!"

After hearing this, An Xin not only did not feel troubled at all, but was instantly overjoyed!

These are not ordinary employees of TSMC, but the technical backbone of TSMC's R&D department. The future of Panda Group's chip manufacturing business depends on them!

"Mr. Liang, the more talents we have, the better. So don't be afraid of the penalty fee. Don't worry, Panda Group is not short of money!" An Xin's statement was very straightforward, but then she changed the subject and reminded: "Of course, the necessary background check procedures must be followed. Only those who pass the background check are undoubtedly the talents we need!"

Liang Mengsong had no objection to this, and agreed with a smile: "No problem, I agree with Mr. An!"

"That's good!" An Xin nodded slightly, then looked at Liang Mengsong with a smile and said, "Since we are talking about salary and benefits, how can we ignore Mr. Liang? I wonder if Mr. Liang himself has any additional requirements for this?"

Liang Mengsong shook his head expressionlessly: "No!"

As if afraid that An Xin would not believe him, Liang Mengsong continued to add: "Mr. An, to be honest, the reason why I chose to leave TSMC is very simple. I simply couldn't stay there any longer, so I really don't have any additional requirements for salary and benefits!"

"Of course, I still have some normal requirements. I hope Panda Group can offer me a salary package similar to that of TSMC. After all, I have to support my family!"

An Xin nodded slightly after hearing this and said with a smile: "Haha, Panda Group will never treat its employees unfairly in terms of salary and benefits!"

After that, An Xin took out the checkbook, but did not fill in the number on the check. Instead, she handed the checkbook and a pen to Liang Mengsong, then raised her hand and said, "Mr. Liang, fill in the number for your annual salary!"

"what?"

Liang Mengsong was stunned for a moment.

After subconsciously taking the check, he did not make any move. Instead, he looked at An Xin in an unusual daze. He was completely speechless for a moment.

After seeing Liang Mengsong's expression, An Xin straightened her face slightly and said quite seriously: "Mr. Liang, to me, technology is priceless, so I really can't give a very accurate assessment of Mr. Liang's true value. After thinking about it, I decided that it is better to respect Mr. Liang's own wishes!"

Liang Mengsong still stuttered: "But...but I didn't..."

"Mr. Liang!" An Xin interrupted him with a wave of her hand and said, "I believe Mr. Liang has a relatively accurate assessment of his own value!"

Needless to say, An Xin did play some tricks on this, and this trick directly blocked Liang Mengsong, making Liang Mengsong feel a little at a loss for a moment!

But after thinking for a moment, Liang Mengsong picked up the pen and quickly filled in a number on the check, then returned the checkbook and pen to An Xin, looked at An Xin with an embarrassed expression, and said, "Mr. An, I think 280 million US dollars is enough!"

An Xin shook her head and said, "Mr. Liang, this annual salary is too low!"

After saying that, An Xin tore off the $280 million check and threw it into the trash can next to her. Then she quickly filled in $500 million on the new check and signed her name. She then handed the check to Liang Mengsong and said with a smile, "A basic annual salary of $500 million, and additional bonuses based on R&D progress and revenue!"

"I wonder if Mr. Liang is satisfied with this salary package?"

"Satisfied!" Liang Mengsong nodded with a complicated expression and said, "Boss An, this is already the top treatment in the chip industry. What else can I be dissatisfied with?"

"Mr. Liang, you are worth this price!" An Xin smiled slightly, then reached out and tapped the check in Liang Mengsong's hand, and said calmly: "This check is my gift to Mr. Liang!"

"what?!"

Liang Mengsong was dumbfounded, but after reacting, he did not accept this sudden benefit. Instead, he handed the check back to An Xin, and then refused rather firmly: "Mr. An, a $500 million gift is too exaggerated, forget it!"

An Xin did not take the check. Instead, she waved her hand and advised, "Mr. Liang, since we are all family, don't be too polite. Take it!"

Seeing that Liang Mengsong was still hesitant, An Xin tried to reassure him, "Mr. Liang, frankly speaking, as long as I have a very clear goal, I don't care how much money I have to pay for it. After all, money is only one of the necessary means to achieve success!"

"And now that I am willing to pay money to Mr. Liang, I naturally hope that Mr. Liang can give me a satisfactory return in the future!"

"So I hope Mr. Liang can view my behavior with a normal mind. After all, this is just a very normal behavior, isn't it?"

Liang Mengsong was silent.

After a moment, Liang Mengsong nodded slowly, then reached out and took out his wallet to put away the check, then looked up at An Xin and said in a deep voice: "Boss An, Panda Group is not only your stage, but also my stage. Let's wait and see!"

An Xin laughed: "Haha, that's right, let's wait and see!"

Afterwards, An Xin talked with Liang Mengsong about some necessary arrangements to be made.

It was not until 11 o'clock in the evening that An Xin reluctantly said goodbye to Liang Mengsong, which also marked the end of today's party, which was full of twists and turns...