The Grandmother in the Siheyuan

Chapter 348 Shopping
Professor Li knew he couldn't persuade Liu Hua, so he simply stopped wasting his breath. At least his students were good, and at least he offered advice to the project team, which was enough.

Liu Hua actually values ​​personal computers and chip manufacturing processes more. my country has never lagged behind in the field of supercomputers, but it has always been hampered by others in personal computers and chips.

Liu Hua plans to enter the chip manufacturing industry at a suitable time in the future. He doesn't intend to make computer chips at first, but rather industrial-grade chips.

At first, they kept a low profile, developing their business quietly and slowly, while also gradually producing lithography machines.

Liu Hua had read many online articles that fantasized about developing a lithography machine in the 1980s and 1990s and then starting to seize the international chip market.

But what she didn't know was that this place was the private domain of certain interest groups in the new century and new era. If you tried to take their money, you were likely to face their backlash.

However, in the 1980s and 90s, we were not yet strong enough. Although we did not need to fear them, it was easy to cause a situation where we killed eight hundred enemies but lost a thousand of our own, which was inconsistent with our policy of developing the economy.

Moreover, at that time, our entire industrial chain was still at a low level, like a pyramid without a foundation. Even if you make a mistake, the top of the pyramid can't be higher than others because there is no foundation.

Therefore, technological development must be done step by step, and we must accumulate knowledge and experience before making a breakthrough.

Professor Li took something that looked like an invitation from the side and handed it to Liu Hua: "It's an exchange invitation from Hong Kong City University. The university wants to send you to Hong Kong City University to teach them. After all, you are quite famous in the field of semiconductors worldwide."

"To be honest, I'm a little reluctant to go."

“Go ahead. If you tell me you’re not going now, the school will have to send someone to persuade you later.” Professor Li said with a smile, “Gangcheng University specifically invited you, and the education department above has also agreed. This is the first academic exchange between our two places. We’ll show the people of Gangcheng our scientific research prowess, since they’re going to return to China in a few years.”

Liu Hua held the invitation and thought for a moment: "I'll go find Lao Huang."

“Telling him you don’t want to go won’t work,” Professor Li said with a smile. “If I weren’t currently in charge of the supercomputer project and had a heavy workload, I would have to go too.”

When Lao Huang saw the invitation in Liu Hua's hand, he knew that Liu Hua already knew about it.

"Engineer Liu, you are the most authoritative expert in semiconductors at Tsinghua University. Professor Li can't go, so you must step in, right?"

"We have trained many excellent students in the past two years, and they should be able to handle it."

Director Huang nodded: "I know that the students from our school are all excellent, but Gangcheng University is not bad either. They have more funds than us and have hired experts from all over the world, so we can't let them lose face. We have to ask you to step in and give them a good shock."

"I want to bring my wife and daughter over at my own expense," Liu Hua sighed. "It's practically impossible for someone like me to travel abroad, so I'll take this opportunity to take my wife out for a trip."

Director Huang felt a bit flustered; this matter was rather tricky. He knew Liu Hua well and knew that Liu Hua would never abandon China and go abroad.

But it doesn't sound good to take your wife and kids with you when you go on a business trip.

"Let me ask for instructions."

The leaders knew that Liu Hua's character was absolutely reliable. Moreover, he only asked to take his wife on a trip at his own expense, so they very understandingly agreed. Not only did they agree, they also provided them with two security personnel, one male and one female.

You should know that ever since it was decided that Hong Kong would return to our motherland, those ill-intentioned Johns have deliberately neglected the security situation in Hong Kong. They have put all other thoughts aside and only want to make more money from Hong Kong.

So from 1984 to 1997, this period was definitely the most chaotic time in Hong Kong. And Liu Hua, such an important talent, needed to be guaranteed safety, so they were provided with the best security, and the Hong Kong police were contacted.

Although Hong Kong has been occupied for over ninety years, many people still yearn for the motherland, including Hong Kong police officers.

If Liu Hua encounters any danger there, someone will handle it as quickly as possible.

When Liu Hua got home, he told his wife, "Pack your bags, let's go to Hong Kong."

Liu Feifei was surprised and frowned, saying, "No, didn't you say before that it's generally difficult for people like you to go abroad?"

“Can going to Hong Kong be considered going abroad? That’s our territory.” Liu Hua said with a smile, “This time it’s an academic exchange, so it’s considered an official business trip. My request was just to take you there for a bit of fun, and the leaders were understanding and agreed.”

Liu Feifei was naturally happy and began packing her luggage. Liu Hua was somewhat dissatisfied as he packed his clothes into the suitcase.

"Alright, let's not bother changing our usual clothes."

The couple usually dresses casually, but if they were to go to Hong Kong, this international metropolis, they would definitely be looked down upon.

"I need to pack some clothes. I heard it's quite hot over there. I can't just keep going without changing my clothes, can I?"

Liu Hua waved his hand and said, "Let's fly to Shanghai and buy some international brands. People are like needles; they respect clothes before they respect people. We have to dress smartly, or people will look down on us."

"Those international brand names are all so expensive."

In 1982, the Peninsula Hotel opened, and a boutique gallery was set up on the first and second floors to sell luxury goods from international big brands, but only some second-tier brands, such as Montblanc and Old Man Head.

However, brands like LV and Zegna are now available in Shanghai. Liu Hua had seen them when he was shopping in Shanghai before, so he told his wife that they should go to Shanghai to buy them.

"I'm not afraid of the price, it's not like we don't have money," Liu Hua said with a smile. "It's just a pity that our market is not big right now, so I guess we won't be able to buy the limited edition."

"It's just a trip to Hong Kong, there's no need to make such a fuss."

"What's so special about this?" Liu Hua said with a smile. "With our family's wealth, if it weren't for the fear of looking out of place, you could wear those designer clothes that cost thousands or tens of thousands of dollars when you're cooking."

With a few days left before the academic exchange, the couple flew directly from Beijing to Shanghai, where Liu Hua planned to take his wife on a lavish spending spree.

"It's so expensive!"

Looking at the price tag, Liu Feifei felt a pang of heartache. Buying just one dress here would be enough for her living expenses for several years.

Liu Hua said like a nouveau riche, "If you like it, just buy it."

(End of this chapter)