Rebirth 2010, the best

Chapter 266 Job Invitation

"Vincent, I think you two will have a lot to talk about."

As soon as Lu Yao sat down, Luo Xuewei started the conversation with a smile.

The slightly plump foreigner smiled and nodded:
"Well, that depends on how you think."

"Oh?"

Looking at Luo Xuewei's curious eyes, Vincent Haiding shrugged:

"In fact, theoretically speaking, if it's a technical exchange, then you definitely won't understand what we're talking about. Right? Lu."

"Of course, Mr. Hedding. You are quite right."

His tone was very polite.

Firstly, there is the other party’s age, and secondly... it is also a question of status in the industry.

No matter whether the other party understands technology or not, as long as he can secure the position of general manager of ARM's sales department in Asia Pacific, his position in the industry will definitely not be low.

As a senior, it’s always better to be polite.

"Look, Vesna, we can't just chat and ignore you, a beautiful lady, can we?"

"Haha, Vincent, I'm so happy to hear you say that."

Vincent Hedding shrugged his shoulders in an expression of modesty.

It’s true... Although he looks quite old, based on his sweet talk, Lu Yao guessed that he must have been a love killer when he was young.

Not to mention...even though he's fat, he doesn't look ugly.

At this time, the waiter brought a glass of dark beer.

"Lu Yao, try it and see if it tastes like that."

"OK."

Lu Yao responded and raised his glass:
"Nice to meet you, Mr. Haiding, long time no see, Vesna."

The three wine glasses clinked together and Lu Yao took a sip...a sour and bitter taste filled his mouth.

dislike.

Unpalatable.

But I still have to put on a satisfied look on my face.

"Well, that's what it smells like!"

Following his praise, the foreigner on the other side nodded and sighed:
"Honestly, it feels really good to be able to drink English wine in a foreign country."

As he said this, he drank the remaining wine in the glass.

I signaled to the waiter, asking for another drink.

And Luo Xuewei smiled slightly:
"Then come more often, Vincent. You are most welcome."

"Ha, of course."

The middle-aged man agreed, and soon a new glass of beer was brought over. The three of them began to chat about beer for a while.

But it didn't last long, as it seemed that some familiar guests came over, so Luo Xuewei said hello and left on her own initiative, leaving only Lu Yao and Vincent Heading at the table.

"So, young man, what college are you attending now?"

"Fuhua University, Mr. Haiding. I am currently a graduate student in the Department of Electronics at Fuhua University. I major in chip design."

"Oh?"

Vincent Haiding showed a slightly surprised look:
"how old are you?"

"Technically speaking... 19."

"Oh?"

This time, the foreigner was really surprised.

A 19-year-old graduate student?
“How old were you when you went to college?”

“I just started last year.”

"...In one year, you were promoted to graduate school?"

"Yes."

"Wow."

He looked Lu Yao up and down with a little surprise, then smiled and said:
"From what I understand, it should be very difficult for you to pass the postgraduate entrance exam? It seems to require a lot of things..."

After hearing his words, Lu Yao felt a little unsure for a moment.

No, although the controversy over my admission to graduate school a while ago didn’t cause a big uproar...but people who paid close attention also knew about it.

You really don’t know?
Or did the female spy chief not tell you about your buddy's situation?

He was a little confused for a moment, but he came up with the most universal answer:

"As for the hard requirements, I had to pass the English level 46, but I was lucky enough to have passed it last December. Coupled with some of my research achievements, the school finally decided to give me a place in graduate school. To be honest, I didn't expect it."

"It seems that your research is highly valued."

The foreigner raised his glass and clinked it with his own. Then he smiled and asked:

"But I won't ask you what you are researching. I guess your research should be kept secret, right?"

"Yes, it's confidential. I'm sorry."

"Haha, of course not, young man. All projects in our company are confidential. Keeping your mouth shut is our tradition, isn't it?"

Then he said:
“Are you interested in working at ARM?”

"...?"

Lu Yao was stunned.

I thought, what a great guy.

Could you be more frank?
Seeing his surprised look, the foreigner raised his head and took another sip of wine.

You know what, he drinks beer with a big gulp.

The glass of wine had clearly just been served, but after a few sips, only the last third was left in the glass.

"As an industry practitioner, you should know our company, right?"

"Of course, no practitioner is unfamiliar with the name of ARM."

"Yes."

The foreigner smiled and nodded:
"So, are you interested?"

He didn't say anything like "How great is our company" or "What can we offer you".

No need.

Just as Lu Yao said, anyone who works in this field knows what position ARM is in. This company, headquartered in Cambridge and funded by Apple, is the most dazzling jewel in the crown in this era of mobile terminals.

As for its status...In mobile chips, ARM architecture is equivalent to Apple in mobile phones, Intel in CPUs, the United States in countries, and Saudi Arabia in stones.

Before the RISC-V Architecture Foundation was established in 2014, it could be said that it monopolized all mobile chip architecture markets on the market with its “low cost and low power consumption.” Moreover, even the completely open source architecture of RISC-V did not pose much of a threat to it.

Just like WINDOWS, when universalization rises to the level of ARM architecture, the "compatibility" that manufacturers pay most attention to is their best weapon of self-defense.

Can't get away from it, and can't get away from it completely.

Therefore, there is no need to talk about employee benefits, scientific research capabilities, etc.

The words "ARM architecture" are their biggest golden signboard.

"Uh……"

Lu Yao's train of thought was inevitably stuck for a while, and then he shook his head:
"I'm sorry... sir, I haven't thought about this question yet."

"Haha, it looks rather abrupt, doesn't it?"

The foreigner smiled and picked up the wine glass again:

"And, Rhodes, if your research involves confidentiality, it seems difficult for you to go abroad again, right? It seems like there is a five-year cycle? Does your research involve this aspect?"

"This……"

Lu Yao hesitated slightly.

It seems like he doesn't know how to answer.

Seeing this, the foreigner suddenly waved his hand:

"Ok."

As he said this, he drank the beer in the glass in one gulp, then took out a very exquisite small box from his suit and took out a business card from it:
"Here's my business card. If you're interested in us, give me a call. Trust me, young man, ARM is the ultimate promised land for any young researcher. I have other things to do, so see you next time."

After leaving his business card to Lu Yao, he waved his hand politely and left.

Lu Yao picked up the business card on the table, looked at the other party's back as he left in a leisurely manner, and his eyes narrowed subconsciously.

In fact, from a side view, this person's departure was not very polite.

Everyone got together, and you just drank and left?
This is obviously impolite in China's drinking culture.

But the other party is a foreigner.

Lu Yao actually doesn’t know much about the British drinking culture.

I don’t know if this is their habit.

But from a professional perspective, he certainly has the qualifications.

As ARM's sales manager for the Asia-Pacific region, everyone has to look at his face wherever he goes.

It would be strange if he kept chatting with me here.

As a big boss, it is the most appropriate thing to do to have a drink after get off work and then leave.

At least judging from the current status of the two people, he is definitely in a superior position.

Meet by chance, leave business card and contact information, and then leave in style...seems reasonable?
He pondered for a while, and Luo Xuewei came over and asked unexpectedly:

"he's gone?"

Lu Yao came back to his senses, glanced at her, and nodded:

"Well, just left."

"Ok."

The female spy leader nodded and sat next to Lu Yao.

The waiter quickly brought a cocktail with fruit hanging on it.

"Now you understand why I had to call you here, right?"

"?"

Seeing Lu Yao's puzzled look, she smiled and shrugged:

"He and my cousin were good friends in college."

"…your cousin?"

"Yes, but there is a big age gap between us. They were good friends in college, and I have watched them grow up together. We have been friends for many years. He is in Hong Kong all year round, and I will meet him when I go there. He came to Shanghai for the company's business this time, so I wanted to introduce you two to each other. Don't be surprised, Lu Yao, he is still very busy at work, and it is a rare relaxing time for him to take time out to come and have a drink."

Hearing her words, Lu Yao didn't care whether it was true or not, but said:

"He just left me a business card... and asked me if I was interested in working for ARM." "Oh?"

The female spy chief looked a little surprised and asked:
"You agreed?"

"No."

"why?"

"because……"

Lu Yao paused at the perfect time, looked down at the business card in his hand, and said:

"I can't go out now."

"?"

Luo Xuewei's face was full of doubts:
"why?"

"I was admitted to graduate school, did you know that?"

"Uh... I don't know."

"Some time ago, there was a bit of a stir on the Internet..."

After Lu Yao roughly explained what happened, Luo Xuewei asked curiously:
"So... the school allowed you to continue your postgraduate study because of the overclocking chip you researched?"

"Yes."

Lu Yao didn't care whether she made the mistake on purpose, pretended to be ignorant, or made a slip of the tongue.

It doesn't matter.

"Then this chip... since you were admitted to graduate school, does that mean the design has been completed?"

"Well, the most basic model has been designed."

“Wow, when will it be released?”

"..."

Lu Yao was really speechless now.

I thought, could you be a little more ignorant?
You are all local foxes, what are you talking about with me?
But he pretended not to see it, smiled and shook his head:

“It’s a design, but it’s not a finished product.”

"So, you can't buy it?"

"I don't know about that. Anyway, I have submitted the model. As for the next step, it depends on what the school thinks. But the problem now is... I can't go abroad."

"?"

Luo Xuewei was puzzled:
"Why?"

"Because it involves confidentiality regulations, although I am not a public official, as a researcher of this model, there is a confidentiality period. During the confidentiality period, I cannot go abroad."

"Uh……"

The female spy chief was stunned for a moment, and seemed to understand something, and asked:

"So... you are very moved?"

"Ah."

Lu Yao pursed his lips, looked at the business card in his hand and nodded slightly:

"Of course. This is ARM. Which researcher in the chip industry wouldn't want to go there? Besides... Natalia is there, isn't she?"

"Okay, I understand."

The female spy chief nodded:
"Then what are you going to do?"

"do not know."

Lu Yao smiled and shrugged, put the business card in his pocket, and said:
"Just finish your graduate courses first."

"I think so. You are a genius and you are only 19 years old. There is no need to rush many things, right? And I have a very good relationship with him. When you are ready, tell me and I will talk to him in person. Trust me, it will be absolutely no problem."

"……Um."

Lu Yao nodded and picked up the wine glass:

"Thank you, Vesna."

The female spy chief also raised her glass:

"Thank me for what?"

"every aspect."

Lu Yao smiled and clinked his cup with hers.

Then he drank the wine in the glass.

"Continued Cup?"

"No, I have to go to school tomorrow."

"Let's have another drink. We can go to MIXX later. Elena has been saying you're busy lately. If she knew you came here but didn't go there, she would definitely be angry."

"Ha ha……"

Lu Yao smiled somewhat awkwardly.

And I feel a little guilty.

He took the initiative to avoid her sight.

He didn't notice the meaningful look in the female spy chief's eyes at all.

……

After staying in the gentlemen's club for a while, Lu Yao got up and said goodbye.

After all, I didn’t go to MIXX.

Luo Xuewei originally wanted to send him off, but he waved his hand and pointed at the designated driver next to him:
"I'll just find a designated driver."

"Okay, then go back and rest early."

"Ah, you too."

After saying goodbye politely and agreeing on the price with the designated driver, Lu Yao sat on the passenger seat of the Bentley.

When he arrived, he was already a little drunk.

The glasses in the club were the kind of draft beer glasses that he had no idea what they were called, the kind you see in World Cup beer commercials.

A cup is estimated to be at least 700 ml.

He had two drinks and was starting to get high.

After settling the bill, he went straight back to Hu Li's house, washed his face, and then called Zheng Xiaofan.

Zheng Xiaofan obviously already knew the situation on his side and who he met, but he didn't know what they talked about.

After Lu Yao recounted the general situation, Zheng Xiaofan was silent for a while and then said:

"Well, it's about the same as we expected, Lu Yao. They should use a long-term corruption process on you now."

"...Does that mean you don't want to target my radio frequency chip anymore?"

"Of course not. Can you not be so naive... These two things are not contradictory. According to our analysis, the twins should be in charge of the radio frequency chip, and Luo Xuewei is recruiting you. Because according to our intelligence, what she said about her cousin and Vincent Haiding being classmates is false. There are no Chinese among Vincent Haiding's college classmates... Although it has not been specifically found out who he was close to when he was in school, at least according to public information, there were only two Chinese women in their class. This statement is not true. So it is not ruled out that Vincent Haiding accepted the assignment of others to come to see you. His arrival in the Magic City was also very abrupt, and he did not have any work arrangements."

"I see."

Lu Yao didn't ask him why the intelligence network responded so quickly and accurately.

In fact, everyone knows some things.

If the magistrate is allowed to set a fire, he must allow the people to light a lamp.

"So what do I do next?"

"Go ahead. You have the perfect excuse of Hu Li. Everything you do is to be with her. This reason is the most appropriate."

"...Brother, I'm serious."

"I know. That's why I said it was the perfect excuse."

"Well, what should I do with the twins? I haven't seen much of the pink-haired girl lately."

"Meet her appropriately and have some fun. You're not avoiding her, you just can't spare the time. But now that you've said your project is done... just be cool and carefree, understand?"

"Then if they ask me about radio frequency chips..."

"Not for now. You have just finished it, and everything is the most sensitive at this time. They won't be that stupid. I estimate that we have to wait until you are not so sensitive to these things, maybe next year, maybe the year after... After all, your research results are leading. And you don't have to have any psychological burden. Luo Xuewei's action today means that their desire for you is greater than hurting you. So there is no danger, just do it boldly."

"understood."

"Well, I had two glasses of wine, are you okay?"

"It's OK, just a little dizzy."

"Then go to bed early."

"it is good."

Lu Yao hung up the phone and leaned back on the sofa, feeling a little dazed.

But... he felt like he slept a little too much today, and now he wasn't sleepy at all.

Just when I was bored, the cell phone dinged.

He picked it up and looked at it.

It was Yang Ying again.

"You're back?"

Lu Yao looked at the time.