1979: Literary Master, Starting from the Return of Educated Youth

Chapter 181 The Bad Guy in the Sister-in-law's Eyes
Soon, the straps of the silk nightgown were thrown off the bed.

"Well……"

Under Xu Yuexin's kiss, the sister-in-law's breathing became more rapid.

"Lie down."

In the bedroom where the atmosphere was heating up, Xu Yuexin turned his sister-in-law over so that her back was facing him.

"No."

The sister-in-law said it reluctantly, but she couldn't persuade him.

As the sister-in-law lay down on her back, Xu Yuexin came behind her.

"Um……"

Not long after, the golden tassels on my sister-in-law's earrings began to collide with each other, making crisp sounds...

……

At dawn, the sky in the east was already turning pale.

Xu Yuexin leaned comfortably against the head of the bed, with his sister-in-law next to him, who was still breathing lightly.

I saw my sister-in-law with a blush on her face, lying weakly on the bed, looking lazy and satisfied.

At this moment, she was only covered with a thin blanket, with a pair of slender legs as smooth as crystal, exposed outside the blanket.

Xu Yuexin recalled the scenes that had just happened, and then looked at the beautiful face of his sister-in-law in his arms, and felt a sense of conquest.

"Come on, call me husband again."

Xu Yuexin patted his sister-in-law's butt and said.

"It hurts, you bastard!"

"obedient."

"Bastard."

The sister-in-law snorted and turned her face away.

"Well, let it be bad."

Xu Yuexin shrugged and said, "Women don't love men unless they are bad."

"Boom."

After kissing his sister-in-law, Xu Yuexin got out of bed and prepared breakfast for both of them.

It's almost dawn, so I won't sleep any more.

While shopping yesterday, Xu Yuexin bought two bags of bread and stuffed them into the toaster, which made breakfast for two people.

After baking the bread, my sister-in-law came to have breakfast in her silk nightgown, and then went back to her bedroom to sleep.

"You do not sleep?"

The sister-in-law asked Xu Yuexin as she stood up.

"No, I have something to do outside."

Xu Yuexin said straightforwardly, stood up, picked up his suit jacket from the clothes rack, put it on, and turned to go out.

"and many more."

At this time, his sister-in-law called him.

"What's the matter?"

Xu Yuexin turned around and said.

"Arrange your clothes."

The sister-in-law stepped forward and patted Xu Yuexin's collar and said, "Good, it's smooth now."

"Come on, give me a kiss."

Xu Yuexin turned his face slightly and pointed at his cheek.

"It's a beautiful thought."

The sister-in-law rolled her eyes at him, turned around and walked away quickly.

Xu Yuexin looked at his sister-in-law's graceful back, smiled, turned around and walked out of the house.

Xu Yuexin’s target today is a patent agency. He wants to purchase chip technology patents from them as the starting point for his career.

Xu Yuexin had considered the specific method of buying before.

Chips can be divided into two types: advanced process and mature process. The advanced process is very expensive and complicated, so as a newcomer, it is easy to encounter pitfalls.

The mature process is different, it is a common product, the price is relatively low and transparent, and after comparing three stores, you can get it at a fair and reasonable price.

As for the technological gap between mature processes and advanced processes, we will catch up after the business is established.

After descending Victoria Peak, Xu Yuexin came to Central and after searching for a while, he found several patent agencies in the back streets.

Hong Kong's core industries are finance, real estate and trade, and the technology industry does not have a high status.

Office buildings of patent agencies, for example, can only be located in back streets where rents are lower, while the main streets are occupied by securities firms, funds and law firms.

When Xu Yuexin arrived, these patent agencies were not open yet.

So he found a 24-hour KFC and sat there, waiting for it to open.

Of course Xu Yuexin’s wait was not in vain, he ordered a portion of spicy chicken nuggets and a serving of New Orleans chicken wings and happily showed off.

Speaking of which, this was the first time Xu Yuexin had eaten KFC after traveling through time. He had forgotten about it the previous few times he came to Hong Kong because he was too busy.

Before long, all the chicken nuggets and chicken wings were eaten up, and the patent agency opposite also opened its doors one after another.

After paying the bill, Xu Yuexin walked out of KFC and visited these patent agencies from left to right, intending to compare prices.

The patent agency on the far left is called Xiantong Technology Agency. When Xu Yuexin saw the name, he couldn't help but laugh.

This is a clear copy of Silicon Valley's Fairchild Semiconductor.

After taking the elevator upstairs, Xu Yuexin followed the signs, turning left and right, and finally stopped at the door of an office near the back.

"Tuk-tuk, is there anyone there?"

Xu Yuexin knocked on the office door.

"Sir, please come in."

A female voice in Cantonese came from inside, "The door is open."

Xu Yuexin turned the door handle and saw two office ladies with exquisite makeup sitting in the small office.

"Hello, sir. I am the supervisor here. Are you here to consult about technology transfer?"

"Yes, I want to talk to you about semiconductor technology."

"Okay, semiconductors, right? May I ask your name, sir?"

"My surname is Xu, Xu Yuexin."

"Okay, Mr. Xu. My last name is Liu, Liu Meiyi, and I'm the supervisor here. The current market situation of semiconductor technology is as follows..."

The female supervisor poured Xu Yuexin a glass of water and then began to introduce everything to him in a torrent of words.

Through her introduction, Xu Yuexin learned that the most advanced chip on the market is made using a 5-micron process, which was consistent with his memory.

The most advanced process available in the patent market is 10 microns.

In addition, there are 13 microns, 40 microns, 100 microns, etc.

To be honest, people in later generations are used to using nanometers as the unit of chip manufacturing process, so Xu Yuexin is a little uncomfortable when he hears micrometers now.

"Please introduce the quotes for each process."

When the female supervisor finished her introduction, Xu Yuexin took the lead.

"The current price of a 10-micron process patent for self-use is HK$3000 million. If you want to conduct further research and transformation based on the 10-micron process in addition to self-use, then the corresponding patent price is HK$8000 million."

"The price of the 13-micron patent for self-use is HK$1000 million. If you want to buy it for research and modification, the price is HK$3000 million."

……

The female supervisor introduced incessantly.

There are two uses for patents: buy them for personal use, or use them as a basis for further research and development of better products.

The quotations for these two different purposes vary greatly.

"For a 40-micron research patent, the price is 400 million Hong Kong dollars, right?"

After listening to the introduction, Xu Yuexin asked.

"Um, yes sir."

"can it be cheaper?"

"Sorry, no sir, these are cutting-edge technological achievements, it's hard to lower the price."

"Okay, I'll go ask at another store."

Xu Yuexin nodded politely, turned and walked out of the office.

"Sir, take care~"

The female supervisor greeted him leisurely. Anyway, all the patent agencies on this street gave the same quote, and she believed that no matter how many agencies Xu Yuexin asked, the result would be the same.

After leaving Xiantong, Xu Yuexin went to ask a few other companies and found out that the quotes were all the same.

Playing a price alliance, right?

Xu Yuexin muttered to himself, wondering how to bargain down their price.

It is useless to lie about the quotation. These companies must know each other behind the scenes. Even if you claim that other companies have quoted a lower price, the other party can verify it with a phone call.

We have to think of some other way.

Xu Yuexin pondered.

In the final analysis, these patent agencies are all engaged in intermediary business. If you can bypass them and talk directly to the upstream parties, you will probably save a lot.

The difficulty lies in the fact that Hong Kong is a trading port and a financial port, but not a technology port. Many well-known technology companies have no branches in Hong Kong.

Call the headquarters of those technology companies directly and ask to buy patents?
I'm afraid people won't pay attention.

After all, no big company would negotiate big business with a stranger on the phone thousands of miles away.

Thinking of this, Xu Yuexin felt like he was trapped in a dead end.

The patent fee of 400 million is really too expensive, there must be a lot of water in it.

Bargaining is very important to him. Business is all about not giving up even the smallest bit, not to mention that a large sum of money is involved.

The reason why many entrepreneurs fail is because they are too ambitious and think that they will run a big business in the future. They do not pay attention to saving costs, which leads to a break in the capital chain.

Xu Yuexin pays great attention to this point. Even if he has a lot of money, he still has to save what he should save.

The current situation posed a difficult problem for him.

……

Just do it!
First, pretend to agree to Xiantong, and after Xiantong arranges for him to meet with the company that sells the patent, he directly bypasses them and contacts the other party.

Xu Yuexin stood on the street and thought for a long time. Finally, he made up his mind and turned back to Xiantong.

"Hello, Manager Liu. I am willing to accept an offer of 400 million Hong Kong dollars. Could you please help me arrange an interview?"

In the office, Xu Yuexin and the female supervisor of Xiantong said.

The female supervisor smiled and said, "We will take full responsibility for it. You don't need to meet."

The precautions are quite strict.

"That's not good. For some subsequent technical service issues, I must confirm them with the patent owner in person."

"It's okay, Mr. Xu. We can also do these jobs for you. The price of 400 million includes the after-sales costs."

"Don't be ridiculous, that's so inefficient."

"I'm sorry, this is our usual practice, Mr. Xu."

"I advise you not to go too far!"

Hearing this, Xu Yuexin's face darkened and he pretended to be angry and said, "I have already met all your requirements for the price. Why can't I even meet with the patent owner?"

"Well, Mr. Xu..."

The female supervisor didn't expect him to turn hostile, and she looked obviously hesitant.

"It's okay if you don't arrange it. I'll ask the next one."

"Since Hong Kong doesn't have any arrangements, I'll go to Tokyo or Seoul. There's always one that can make an arrangement."

Xu Yuexin stared at the hostess and said, then stood up and was about to leave.

"Wait, Mr. Xu."

The female supervisor quickly caught up with him and said, "Regarding the meeting with the patent holder, I can apply to the headquarters on your behalf."

"You apply first, and I'll ask other companies."

Xu Yuexin walked away without even turning his head.

"Then please leave me your contact information, Boss Xu."

The female supervisor followed behind him.

Xu Yuexin took out a business card from his pocket and threw it to the female supervisor: "Here."

Given her refusal to budge in the beginning, it was right to be a little rude.

After leaving Xiantong, Xu Yuexin really went to negotiate with several other companies.

Like Xiantong, these companies initially disagreed to arrange a meeting with the technical party, and only reluctantly made concessions after Xu Yuexin became unhappy.

By the time I finished talking to all the patent agencies on this street, it was already evening.

Xu Yuexin drove back to his luxury mansion in Mid-Levels at sunset. Not long after he arrived home, his phone rang.

It’s the call from the female supervisor of Xiantong.

"Hello, boss. We have an appointment with a patent manager from Intel for the day after tomorrow at 2pm. Are you available then?"

"Meet me where?"

"Central Hilton, our people will be waiting for you at the door."

"Okay, see you there or see you."

After hanging up the phone, Xu Yuexin closed his eyes and began to think about what to do when they met the day after tomorrow.

……

Two days later in the afternoon, Xu Yuexin arrived at the Hilton Hotel in a Mercedes-Benz.

As he expected, Manager Liu was waiting at the door. When he saw him coming, he immediately greeted him with a smile.

"Hello, Boss Xu. The people from Intel have arrived."

After saying that, she invited Xu Yuexin into the hotel lobby and took the elevator to a conference room on the top floor.

The conference room is luxuriously decorated, with a water jet mosaic on the marble floor and an extremely exquisite crystal chandelier. Through the floor-to-ceiling windows you can overlook half of the Hong Kong River.

There were three people sitting in the conference room, including another female office lady whom Xu Yuexin had met that day, a middle-aged man wearing a Longines jewel, and a young white man in a T-shirt.

"Hello, Boss Xu."

"Hello, Mr. Xu."

"Hello, you two."

Xu Yuexin greeted the white young man and the middle-aged man, and then introduced themselves to each other.

Through self-introductions, Xu Yuexin learned that the middle-aged man was a partner of Xiantong Technology Agency and the white guy was Intel's patent director.

After hearing their identities, Xu Yuexin became cautious and started talking to the white guy directly about some professional knowledge of the chip industry.

He had to be careful that Xiantong might just bring in a foreigner to fool him.

Although Xu Yuexin is not a chip engineer, he still knows the basic knowledge such as Moore's Law thanks to the videos on Bilibili.

In this era when the dissemination of knowledge is far less convenient than in later generations, it is more than enough for simple communication.

The communication between the two sides went smoothly, and the white guy even praised Xu Yuexin twice, saying that he was very knowledgeable about the chip industry.

The Longines male and female supervisors became a little upset when they saw this.

Is Xu Yuexin planning to bypass them and directly contact the patent holder?

"Mr. Robert, what is the patent price for your 40-micron chip?"

"Yes, that's right. It's for personal use and improvement research."

After a brief conversation, Xu Yuexin asked directly to the white guy.

"The price is HK$120 million, including a $20 agency fee. Why does Mr. Xu still have objections?"

Without waiting for the male and female Longines managers to stop him, the white guy answered casually.

The air in the conference room suddenly became quiet.

The Longines man and the female supervisor looked at each other, and their faces turned ugly at the same time.

Their trick of eating the buyer and then the seller was exposed.

"This technical director has just arrived and doesn't know the price situation. In fact, the real price is still..."

The female supervisor spoke quickly.

"No need to explain."

Xu Yuexin frowned and said calmly, "I heard it clearly just now."

"Today's negotiations end here."

"Wait a minute, Boss Xu!"

When Xu Yuexin stood up, the Longines man quickly left his seat, stood beside him and said, "There may be some misunderstandings here."

"I think we can still continue the conversation."

"Misunderstand?"

Xu Yuexin looked at him coldly and said, "I think it's just the opposite. The truth has come out."

(End of this chapter)