Speaking of HiSilicon, its predecessor could be traced back to Huawei's ASIC design center in 1991. Ever since its establishment, HiSilicon had been one of Huawei's most important chess pieces in the electronics industry.
Even though most people thought of HiSilicon as a supplier of cell phone chips to Huawei, HiSilicon's business wasn't limited to cell phone chips.
Precisely speaking, HiSilicon provided chip solutions in the field of digital home, communications, and wireless terminals. HiSilicon made cell phone chips, mobile communication system chips, transmission network equipment chips, home digital equipment chips, etc. In the field of security prevention and control, HiSilicon's market share had reached a terrifying 90%.
Because Huawei had absolute control over HiSilicon, HiSilicon was Huawei, and Huawei was HiSilicon. The two were inseparable.
If Star Sky Technology was allowed to enter HiSilicon, it meant that Huawei might lose control of HiSilicon.
This was something that Wang Zhengfei could not accept no matter what.
However …
For HiSilicon, Star Sky Technology's technology was indispensable.
Therefore, after hearing Lu Zhou's request, Wang Zhengfei suddenly had a dignified look on his face. He sat there without saying a word, as if he was deep in thought.
Lu Zhou wasn't in a hurry. After he finished speaking, he picked up the teacup and took a sip of hot tea to moisten his dry throat.
At the same time, he took this opportunity to observe Wang Zhengfei, who was silent. He tried to read Wang Zhengfei's expression.
Unfortunately, CEO Wang was a veteran in the business world. Lu Zhou could tell that CEO Wang was not talking because he was asleep, but he could not tell anything else.
Emm …
Did I ask too much?
Even though he had talked to Chen Yushan before coming here, and she had also helped him with the equity ratio and technical cooperation, to be honest, Lu Zhou didn't have much negotiation experience, so he didn't know if he was asking for too much right off the bat.
Thinking of this, Lu Zhou muttered in his heart.
Looking at CEO Wang's expression, this was probably not going to happen.
If it really didn't work, the purple light was actually a suitable backup option. Although HiSilicon was mainly in the supply of low-end chips, unlike HiSilicon, which relied on Huawei, it still seemed to be okay?
At this thought, Lu Zhou spoke.
"Why don't we end this topic here? Mr. Wang, you can go back and think about it before replying. Anyway, I didn't bring the contract with me today. I'm sure you're not ready either. It's better to discuss the specific agreement in a more formal setting."
CEO Wang loosened his shoulders and shook his head.
"No need."
Hearing this, Lu Zhou was slightly relieved.
Although they didn't reach an agreement, the negotiation was finally over.
To be honest, he really wasn't good at these things.
The next negotiation with the Purple Ray Group would be left to Senior Sister to handle.
"… There's no need to go back and think about it. I've already considered everything that needs to be considered. I believe in my foresight, and I believe that Academician Lu's knowledge will not disappoint me. "
After that, Wang Zhengfei stood up and reached out his right hand to Lu Zhou. He then said solemnly, "On behalf of the president of Huawei, I accept your proposal. I hope that we can work together in the new era of carbon-based chips and achieve greater glory! "
Lu Zhou: "…?"
Does this mean …
He agrees?
…
Even though they had reached an initial agreement, this was a major change in equity, so Wang Zhengfei couldn't make the decision alone.
Especially since Star Sky Technology wanted to invest in HiSilicon, and HiSilicon was the foundation of Huawei. Normally, after he went back, he would have to hold a board meeting and ask the other board members for their opinions. He didn't know if he could convince the board of directors.
Because of the confidentiality agreement, a lot of things couldn't be discussed openly.
He was still worried about how to convince the other major shareholders of the company without revealing the carbon-based chip technology.
Star Sky Technology could do without Huawei. They had many other options. However, if Huawei wanted to become the leader in the electronics industry, Star Sky Technology was indispensable …
Lu Zhou didn't come back to his senses until dinner started.
He really couldn't figure out how he managed to convince this Boss Wang.
No, it seemed that there was no such thing as persuasion at all. After hearing his conditions, the other party only hesitated for a few minutes before making a decision.
Could it be …
I'm actually a business genius who was held back by mathematics?
Thinking of this, Lu Zhou suddenly felt a little embarrassed and smiled.
If it wasn't for this, he wouldn't have realized how awesome he was …
After dinner, Wang Zhengfei said goodbye to Lu Zhou and got into a black car parked in front of the hotel.
The executive who accompanied CEO Wang to Jinling couldn't help but ask.
"… Boss, is it really appropriate for us to give them absolute control of HiSilicon?"
The man sitting next to him was a very important executive of HiSilicon. He had also participated in the closed-door meeting held in Shangjing.
Because of this, he dared to discuss this matter with him here.
Even though he respected CEO Wang, he was opposed to letting Star Sky Technology invest in HiSilicon. HiSilicon was Huawei's base, and there was no way an outsider could interfere.
Not to mention, Star Sky Technology was asking for a lot of shares …
Wang Zhengfei glanced at this executive and smiled. He then asked.
"Does HiSilicon currently have a carbon-based chip research and development team?"
Wang Zhengfei's words made the executive go silent.
Even though HiSilicon also had a research project on new semiconductor materials, they didn't choose graphene. Instead, they chose molybdenum disulfide, which was favored by the international academic community and the industry.
However, this research was only to prevent the gap from being left behind by their foreign competitors. They had to make arrangements in this field in advance. In the case of many key problems not being solved, if they wanted to truly replace silicon with materials such as molybdenum disulfide as the main material of chips, they might have to wait for many decades.
Even though the executive didn't want to admit this, he still spoke.
"… No."
Seeing the troubled expression on the executive's face, Wang Zhengfei didn't blame him. He just smiled faintly and spoke.
Instead, he smiled and said, "Then we do."
Executive: "…"
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