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The valuation of Xiao Jingshu's company by major venture capital firms has also risen sharply.

Soon there was a knock on the door.

The man who arrived was a young man in his thirties wearing glasses, Zhou Chen, the head of the chip design research center.

"Mr. Xiao, this is the chip we designed, and we've already had it manufactured by a foundry. Compared to chips of the same size, ours is 10% faster. Of course, this is also related to the fact that we learned from the mistakes they made back then," Zhou Chen said happily to Xiao Shan as he entered.

Xiao Shan nodded: "It's good that we can design it. At least we can produce it and make money. Contact the head of the mobile phone department. You can partner up to design a new phone using this chip. Now we have the battery, the screen, the system, and even the chip. The others are just some less important components. Even the phone manufacturing is done in our own electronics factory. The overall cost has been greatly reduced, and we can effectively control costs."

"I'll bring this up at the next group meeting. You should contact the contract manufacturer to produce 200,000 pieces to test the waters and see how it goes. If it's good, we can increase the order."

"In this way, the chip research center can also have its own income, and the extra money can be used to recruit more professional talents and research more advanced chips."

Zhou Chen left happily.

The Taishan Group's regular meeting was approaching, and the assistant had prepared the report in advance.

During the meeting, Xiao Shan briefly mentioned the chip issue: "We have designed our own chip and overcome a major challenge in mobile phones. Now we can be said to be the most comprehensive mobile phone component manufacturer, from the system to the chip, from the battery to the memory and screen, all of which are our own. The mobile phone division can design a new mobile phone, use all the technology from the group's research center, and produce a new mobile phone to see how it goes."

“Okay, Mr. Xiao.” The head of the mobile phone department immediately stood up and said.

The heads of the other research centers nodded in agreement. When these research centers were first established, no one expected to see such results so quickly, and even some technical problems with mobile phones were solved so easily.

The research centers were booming, and many people thought it would take five or six years to see results, but they saw the light at the end of the tunnel in just two years.

The news that Taishan Group had designed its own chip quickly spread within the industry.

The first person to call was Professor Wu.

"Xiao Sheng, I am ashamed! It has been several years and the semiconductor research center has not made any progress."

"Haha, Professor Wu, you can't say that. Our achievements are quite impressive. At the very least, we've figured out how the lithography machine works and what its structure is. We can even produce some of the less complex parts ourselves, which is a huge step forward. The manufacturers we've been working with have also made great progress."

“Professor Wu, the complexity of lithography machines is beyond imagination. Our first step is to support the various component manufacturing plants. We will invest in these companies to form a chip alliance with the Taishan Semiconductor Research Center as the core. I'm not in a hurry. If Professor Wu were to develop a lithography machine now, I'd be hesitant to use it!”

"The US semiconductor alliance has spent countless hours and money over the years building up its chip barrier. If we were to break through so easily, who knows what methods they would employ!"

"We also need to give the country time to develop. Once the country is strong, we can break through certain advanced technologies and then we won't have to worry about the other side's blockade."

"The Japanese didn't see this clearly back then. Of course, even if they had, they couldn't have avoided it, since they were following the US."

"Let's lay a solid foundation first, focusing on supporting the upstream and downstream industrial chains, which will also help accelerate the upgrading of the domestic industrial system."

Hearing Xiao Shan's words, Professor Wu said with some emotion, "Haha, Xiao Sheng, many people say you have strategic vision, and I think that's absolutely true! You may not be as good as me in terms of technical research, but in terms of strategy, you have left me far behind."

After hanging up the phone, Xiao Shan rubbed his temples.

A week passed in the blink of an eye, and Xiao Shan arrived at the mobile phone design research center.

The person in charge held up a brand-new candybar phone and said, "Mr. Xiao, this is a phone we developed based on products from several research centers within the group. In terms of operating speed, it is 20% faster than our current Moon Mirror Lake 3, but the cost is 30% cheaper."

"Of course, it's definitely not as good as high-end phones that cost several thousand yuan. The chip is more than a hundred nanometers smaller, so the phone's operating speed is naturally much slower. But for simple tasks like making and receiving calls, sending text messages, and playing a small game, you can't see the difference at all."

Xiao Shan nodded in satisfaction: "I will inform the electronics factory to speed up production. You should also take a look and make any improvements as soon as possible. A simple mobile phone has revitalized most of Taishan's research centers. Currently, our various research centers are also making rapid progress. Based on this phone, we can develop another mid-range mobile phone."

"Xiao Sheng, should we enter the high-end mobile phone market now?"

Xiao Shan waved his hand without hesitation: "It's not the right time yet. With current mobile phone technology, there's not much difference between high-end and low-end. It's just a matter of storing a few more phone numbers. For mid-range phones, we can consider adding a camera. Our optical research center has already started research on optical lenses. They've even developed a high-end optical microscope. A camera isn't that difficult; it's just a matter of time before it's developed. You can talk to their manager when you have time and exchange research ideas."

"Ok."

After a moment of contemplation, Xiao Shan said, "By the way, I won't be attending this press conference. It's time for you young people to step up. I don't have the energy to keep dealing with press conferences right now."

With Xiaoshan's current strength, there is naturally no issue of lacking energy.

But that's just his excuse for not wanting to attend the press conference!

And he was right about one thing: you can't do everything yourself; you have to give young people a chance to step up!

Otherwise, what will happen to the huge Taishan Group if I break through the void one day?

After all, it was a business he had built from scratch, and Xiao Shan didn't want it to fall apart the moment he left!

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Upon hearing Xiao Shan's words, the head of the mobile phone department said, "Okay, Mr. Xiao, I will be prepared and will definitely not let you down."

After leaving the mobile phone design research center, Xiao Shan went to the semiconductor research center and met with Professor Wu.

The lithography machine produced by the semiconductor alliance led by the United States has a total of 100,000 parts, which come from more than 5,000 manufacturers around the world. Moreover, many of these high-precision parts cannot be produced domestically at present.

"Professor Wu, don't be discouraged. Actually, I have an idea. Let me tell you, Professor Wu, and we can try it out."

"Xiao Sheng, you tell me, I have always admired your ingenious ideas."

Xiao Shan organized his thoughts and said, "Professor Wu, do you remember the lithography machine factory I mentioned before?"

Professor Wu thought for a moment and said, "I remember, but I didn't take it seriously at the time."

Xiao Shan's lips curled up slightly: "Our purpose in researching lithography machines is actually to produce chips. We are worried that foreign countries will block us and slow down our development. Our actual purpose is not to research lithography machines, but to be able to produce chips. As long as we can produce chips, we don't care if it's a lithography machine or not. As the saying goes, it doesn't matter if it's a black cat or a white cat, as long as it catches mice."

"As the saying goes, great effort can produce miracles. The US semiconductor alliance is built very small because it is for exporting lithography machines. Many of these 100,000 parts require highly sophisticated industrial technology. But if we extend a lithography machine that is a few meters long to several hundred meters, then great effort can produce miracles. Wouldn't the difficulties we face become much easier? We would have enough length to make light extremely small. The components would not need to be made too sophisticated."

Upon hearing Xiao Shan's idea, Professor Wu nodded repeatedly: "Xiao Shan, your words have enlightened me. First, we need to have the ability to produce chips, and then we can find ways to streamline the process."

Xiao Shan smiled and said, "That's right, I'm leaving everything to Professor Wu. I've already had people prepare for the construction of the wafer fab, and the research on photoresist is also on the agenda. The challenges of filling, oxidation, and etching still need Professor Wu and his team to overcome."

"Haha, that's only right. What I fear most is losing hope. Xiao Sheng's imaginative ideas have completely opened my mind. Our goal is to produce chips, not necessarily to have a lithography machine. As long as the result is correct, the process becomes less important."

After leaving the semiconductor research center, Xiao Shan finally had a rare moment of relaxation.

I went straight home, took an afternoon nap, and then watched a currently popular TV series.

There are quite a few classic TV dramas from this era.

"Dad, did I come to the wrong house? The sun must have risen in the west! I can't believe I saw you watching TV at home." Xiao Jingshu stared at Xiao Shan with wide eyes.

"What? Is your dad an old ox? Can't he take a break?" Xiao Shan said irritably.

Xiao Jingshu immediately said, "No, Father, it's only right that you rest. But you usually make the most of your time, working two days in one, you're always so busy. You actually have time to watch TV at home today."

"The busy days are over, and it's rare to have half a day of free time today."

Xiao Jingsi returned soon after.

Xiao Shan looked at Xiao Jingsi and smiled, saying, "How's the lab? It's better than when you studied abroad, right?"

"He is indeed very strong. The professor is a big name in physics. With his guidance, I will definitely make rapid progress and my research will go very smoothly."

Xiao Shan nodded: "It will definitely go smoothly. There's ample research funding, a relaxed environment, and the papers produced are led by professors. Plus, they're getting high salaries. You can't find such a good research environment anywhere in the country, and no university in the world would invest so much in training a student. The food is ready, let's eat."

After dinner, Ding Qiunan said to Xiao Shan, "Honey, I proposed the idea of ​​building an instant noodle factory at the Shiweitian meeting today. Where do you think would be a good location?"

Xiao Shan thought for a moment and said, "It would be best if it were in the same city as the electronics factory, and even better if it were closer."

Ding Qiunan looked at Xiao Shan with some confusion: "Why?"

"Instant noodle factories are labor-intensive industries, requiring a large number of workers. Electronics factories are the first choice for many job seekers, and instant noodle factories located next to electronics factories naturally become one of the factories these people want to work for. Recruiting is easy, and my initial choice of electronics factories was a well-considered one. Products need to be sold nationwide, and transportation is a huge cost. Building a factory locally is the best way to reduce transportation costs. Of course, the same applies to instant noodle factories. For the same volume, the price of a mobile phone is hundreds or even thousands of times that of an instant noodle of the same volume. Shiweitian not only wants to build instant noodle factories, but also its own logistics company to reduce transportation costs."

Hearing Xiao Shan's words, Ding Qiunan nodded repeatedly: "What you said is not wrong. I will have them investigate and make a detailed plan later."

After pondering for a moment, Xiao Shan said, "Perhaps we can establish a large logistics company to integrate all the freight transportation in the mainland."

Ding Qiunan nodded slightly: "Alright, you can do whatever you want."

Xiao Jingshu said with some admiration, "Dad, I always feel like you have it easy! I'm almost exhausted just running a blog and a website, I'm busy every day. I also have to guard against those below me being disobedient and prevent leaks. You know, the internet rises and falls so fast."

Xiao Shan laughed and said, "That's right! What do you think your father relied on to make Mount Tai so big and powerful? Thoughts govern actions, and a person's actions are controlled by the brain. Actions are taken to achieve certain goals. Even madmen and fools have their own logic, but ordinary people can't understand their logic. Observe the behavior of certain people, deduce their thoughts, and then control their actions."

Xiao Jingshu and Xiao Jingsi looked at Xiao Shan with blank expressions, clearly not understanding at all.

After regaining her senses, Xiao Jingshu sighed and said, "Dad, it's too complicated. I'll just do it my own way."

Xiao Shan's lips curled up slightly: "Of course, everyone has their own way of handling things. You'll learn gradually. You're still so young. I've met all sorts of people since I was a kid."

Before we knew it, it was time for the press conference for Taishan's new mobile phone.

Thousands of people arrived early at the huge conference center, and Xiao Shan sat in the first row below.

A reporter spotted Xiao Shan and quickly approached him: "Mr. Xiao, I'm a reporter from the Frontier website. May I ask you a few questions?"

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Qianyan.com is the website that Xiao Jingshu set up, so Xiaoshan naturally has to give it some face.

After glancing at his watch, Xiao Shan nodded and said, "There are still four minutes until the press conference. I can answer some of your questions briefly."

"Mr. Xiao, aren't you the one hosting this press conference?" the reporter asked Xiao Shan hurriedly.

Xiao Shan smiled and said, "Young people are the future of a company. I believe our young people will do a good job at the press conference."

The reporter then asked two more unimportant questions before being dismissed by Xiaoshan.

The press conference began soon.

Luo Zhenliang stepped forward: "Hello everyone, I'm Luo Zhenliang, head of the mobile phone department at Taishan Group. A month ago, Xiao Sheng told me that I was to speak at this mobile phone launch event. I was so nervous that I couldn't sleep for a month, constantly thinking about what to say and what not to say. Until I got on stage, I tore up all my prepared speeches and just told the truth."

"Today, I'm going to introduce a new phone to you. It's not from the Moon Mirror Lake series, but from the Starry Sky series. We've named it Starry Sky One."

"Some people may ask, what's the difference between Starry Sky and Moon Mirror Lake? I can tell you with certainty that they are completely different! The previous Moon Mirror Lake, apart from the screen which we manufactured ourselves, sourced everything else from distributors, making it more like an assembled machine. Although the parts from distributors were indeed fine. But the Starry Sky we are launching today, its core technologies were all developed by our own research center, including the battery, screen, memory, system, and chips—all designed by ourselves! In other words, we have almost completely mastered all the core technologies for producing mobile phones."

"This Starry Sky One still features a three-inch color screen with a chordal ringtone and includes four built-in mini-games such as Snake and Tetris."

The press conference ended after two hours, but the sensation it caused was only just beginning.

Currently, the domestic market is still dominated by foreign brands. The company has just started its business, produced its first mobile phone, and has almost no core technology. The majority of the profits still come from foreigners.

No one expected that Taishan would suddenly jump out.

At the press conference, Luo Zhenliang emphasized Taishan's design concepts for its own screens, batteries, memory systems, and low-end chips.

The following day, major portal websites featured Taishan Mobile and its various research centers extensively in their technology sections.

Xiaoshan, which had just been busy for a while, is now busy again.

Thanks to this press conference, the various parts research centers received a large number of orders.

The production workshops under each research center began operating around the clock, and were also expanding.

Xiao Shan had just been working non-stop for a few days when the office phone rang.

I looked at it and saw it was the office phone number of a high-ranking leader in Shenzhen.

Xiao Shan picked up the phone and said with a smile, "Big Boss, what are your instructions?"

"Haha, Mr. Xiao, you're joking. After watching your press conference, I'm incredibly proud. In just a few short years, China has mastered many core technologies for mobile phones, which is something no one expected."

"Back then, many people said it was better to buy than to make, which made us give up a lot of high-tech research and development. Of course, it was also related to the tight budget and the inability to come up with the money, but seeing that Mr. Xiao has set up multiple research centers and made breakthroughs one after another, I was extremely gratified."

Upon hearing the leader's words, Xiao Shan said calmly, "It's inseparable from the leader's care, the many favorable policies brought about by the country's reform and opening up, and the country's popularization of education."

"Haha, there aren't many entrepreneurs like Mr. Xiao these days. I'm calling this time because I have something I'd like to ask Mr. Xiao."

"Please speak, sir," Xiao Shan said with some curiosity.

"Can your Taishan independently develop a batch of computers? The Internet is currently entering a period of rapid development. The number of computers is increasing significantly every year. Although there is a domestic company called Lenovo, Xiao Sheng knows what kind of company it is. Most of the profits are earned by foreign suppliers, just like the assembly plant you mentioned at the press conference. They don't have much of their own core technology."

After hanging up the phone, Xiao Shan couldn't help but think about the difficulties in producing computers.

The first step is definitely to assemble the machine, and then gradually overcome the technical difficulties.

Modern mobile phones are not smartphones; they are far less complex than computers.

The simplest example is probably the screen itself; the screen research center at Mount Tai has already accumulated some technology in this area.

For the others, it's necessary to find distributors.

This is tantamount to taking on all of America's high-tech companies, which concentrate the world's talent pool.

It's too difficult for Mount Tai to compete with them.

Fortunately, there are chat groups in Xiaoshan where we can get technology from Zhou Bingkun and his team.

With the technical support of chat groups, Taishan was able to compete with all of America's high-tech companies as a single enterprise.

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When Xiao Shan arrived at the screen research center, the person in charge was already waiting outside.

Seeing Xiao Shan approaching, Li Chun, who was in charge, quickly stepped forward and said, "Mr. Xiao."

"Xiao Li, how's the research progressing?" Xiao Shan nodded and asked Li Chunlian.