Chapter 181: Trap Becomes Pie
"Mr. Yu, after our urgent application, the headquarters approved and agreed to sell your PAS 2300, and upgrade to 1.2 micron technology for free...... "Go straight to the suite of Ritos?? Kivi, shouted as he walked!
But Ritos who got into the room?? Kivi saw that Yu Zixian was answering the phone.
"What? How dare ASML do that?"
"...... "Although Ritos?? Kivi couldn't understand the Chinese that Yu Zixian was speaking when he answered the phone at this time, but he could still understand the words of ASML, but it seemed a little wrong to listen to Yu Zixian's tone!
On the other side, Yu Zixian eased his breath and slowly suppressed the anger in his chest: "Uncle Chen, is this news confirmed?"
……
After a while, Yu Zixian slowly hung up the phone and slapped the table hatefully!
"ASML, it's really not a good thing! The pie from the sky is not picked up in vain, and there will definitely be a cat greasy!" "The 1.5 micron process is really not easy to introduce!
Yu Zixian's reaction made Ritos?? Kivi's heart is even more bottomless!
"Anger" is obvious, so that Ritos, who was just about to speak?? Kivi froze in the middle of the living room, not knowing what to say.
Just now, Yu Zixian received a call from Chen Shulin, telling Yu Zixian to pay attention to the lithography machine, emphasizing that the performance of the lithography machine, production date and other information must be verified, because Chen Shulin guessed that the two PAS2300 were "problematic" lithography machines.
After meeting with Yu Zixian two days ago, he began to pay attention to Yu Zixian and Chen Shulin in the semiconductor industry, and called Cao Xingcheng to inquire about the operation of Lianhua Electric, taking the opportunity to explore the current semiconductor market in Bay Island.
However, to Chen Shulin's disappointment, the current Bay Island market is only just improving...... Chen Shulin was worried about the introduction of Yu Zixian's semiconductor lithography equipment, so he said a little about the lithography machine from the side.
Unexpectedly, when it came to TSMC, Cao Xingcheng looked entangled, at this time, TSMC had already obtained Intel's foundry order by using Zhang Zhongmou's old international relations, and the situation had slowly opened. However, UMC is blooming everywhere, still not finding its own direction, and is struggling with whether to transform into an OEM like TSMC?
As he spoke, Cao Xingcheng incidentally talked about something that happened two years ago.
After the establishment of TSMC, Philips unreservedly opened the MEGA production line of its static random access memory SRAM project, which had just failed at that time, to TSMC to learn, and then moved the entire production line to Bay Island to TSMC.
Unexpectedly, at the end of 1988, when the production line was almost ready, a fire broke out. TSMC returned all the smoked lithography machines to ASML and placed an order for 17 new PAS2500 machines. The PAS2500, which could produce 70 6-inch wafers in one hour, happened to be the first lithography machine from ASML to achieve true high speed and stability at that time.
ASML happened to be very short of money, and these orders saved the day at a critical moment. As a result, the insurance company that paid for the fire became ASML's largest customer in 1989.
After some PAS2300 lithography machines seriously affected by the fire were scrapped and recycled, for the few PAS2300 that were slightly damaged, ASML built a maintenance plant on the spot and refurbished them in order to save round-trip freight, and after the refurbishment, they have been placed in a clean warehouse leased from TSMC.
Although the PAS2300 after the renovation has basically reached the original equipment qualification level, no one has done anything about the stability.
After these incidents, ASML deliberately released two or three versions of the story about the origin of these PAS2300 devices.
With the cooperation of TSMC, basically few people know the specific situation of these PAS lithography machines. Even a year ago, two were sold to a small semiconductor company in Singapore.
But it may be a secret to others, but Cao Xingcheng, who has a deep relationship, has no secrecy at all!
Therefore, after hearing Chen Shulin talk about the two ASML PAS2300 lithography machines stored in the TSMC warehouse, Cao Xingcheng immediately thought of this matter and explained the possibility to Chen Shulin.
After Chen Shulin found out, he contacted Yu Zixian as soon as possible.
Previously, in order to facilitate contact with each other, Yu Zixian told Chen Shulin where he lived temporarily. With a place, it is naturally very easy for Chen Shulin to inquire about Yu Zixian's phone contact.
And this call happened to be made in Ritos?? When Kivi returns to find Yu Zixian!
At this moment, Yu Zixian once again remembered the look in Zhang Zhongmou's eyes when he was accompanied by ASML Bay Island employees to inspect the equipment situation, and after meeting Zhang Zhongmou!
Yu Zixian felt that in addition to "ignoring", there was also a strong sense of "contempt", like looking at a fool!
For the specific situation of the two PAS2300 lithography machines, Zhang Zhongmou must be very clear!
At this moment, Yu Zixian felt that there was a cloud of anger in his chest - from Zhang Zhongmou's fluttering contempt, from ASML's serious deception!
"Mr. Ritos, I didn't hear what you just said, can you please say it again?!" Yu Zixian took a deep breath and adjusted his emotions and said! At the same time, he inadvertently motioned to Cheng Du and turned on a cassette tape recorder in the corner of the room that was originally intended to be used to record the meeting.
Ritos?? Kivi looked at Yu Zixian's cold eyes, and was a little nervous all of a sudden, but he still kept in mind the mission: "After an urgent application from our office, the Finnish headquarters has agreed to sell your PAS 2300, and with a four-fold discount on the upgrade cost, the PAS23001.5 micron process will be upgraded to 1.2 micron technology. ”
"Four discounts? That's $1.7 million a PAS2300, right?"
"PAS2300 are the two lithography machines we saw before, and they are still located in the clean warehouse of TSMC, right?"
"Yes. ”
"I'm sure it's not your new production in Finland or PAS2300 on the way, right?"
"Yes. "Ritos?? The more Kivi answered, the more he felt wrong.
"It's brand new, isn't it?" Yu Zixian continued to ask.
"Yes...... Yes. "Ritos?? Kivi thought of something at this time, and then said, "Mr. Yu, Mr. Yu, what do you mean by you?"
"Hmm. We get it...... There is an old saying in Huaxia, I don't know if Mr. Ritos has heard of it - nothing to be courteous, either a traitor or a thief. I want to know, what are the conditions for you to suddenly give up some of your benefits?"
"We need Mr. Yu to explain, how did you know that our ASML PAS5500 upcoming scanning stepper lithography machine?"
"Is this important?"
"It's very important, it's the key foundation that determines whether our cooperation will continue or succeed!"
"Are you a threat?" Yu Zixian said suddenly playfully.
"It's not a threat, but if Mr. Yu has to think like that, it's okay!"
“FU*K,You are thinking of PEACH!”
(Paralyzed, you're thinking PEACH!)
Yu Zixian suddenly erupted and pointed at Ritos?? Kivi's nose scolded loudly!
"What?" asked Ritos Kivi, surprised.
"Our willingness to buy your company's PAS2300 lithography machine is serious and sincere, but I can't feel the sincerity of your company. According to the information obtained by my information source, these two PAS 2300s are problematic machines. ”
"Problematic...... I ......" Ritoskivy began to break out in a cold sweat on his forehead, although he was certain about the quality of the two PAS 2300 lithography machines, but it was impossible to hide the true origin of the equipment.
"Mr. Yu, listen to me and explain. I can guarantee that our two PAS2300 will definitely meet the factory qualification standards. ”
Hahaha, is it a factory that is out of TSMC? A large manufacturer of lithography machines, but it deliberately conceals the true source of its own equipment, and turns a blind eye to the possible hidden dangers of the equipment...... Deceive customers!" Yu Zixian, who had finished his cruel words, turned his head to look at Ritos Kivi.
"Mr. Ritos Kiwi, sell the refurbished machine as a brand new piece of equipment, hehehe...... You're committing a crime! according to the rules of Europe or the United States...... What are you responsible for?
"If ASML is doing this business, Mr. Ritos Kivi, I'm worried about the future of your company?!"
At this time, Mr. Ritos Kiwi was already sweating profusely.
I can't figure out how a little secret that has been hidden by the company for a long time can be known by a small manufacturer, especially a manufacturer in Huaxia?
"On behalf of ASML, I would like to express my sincerest apologies to you! These two PAS2300 lithography machines, although they are two of the 17 two years ago, are the least affected and almost undamaged lithography machines, because even the slightest contamination of the lithography machine was recycled by the company...... And before we plan to sell these two machines, they have also been repaired and tested by the technicians of our ASML headquarters in Finland, and they definitely meet the factory standards, and even considering the smoke factor, the testing standards are higher than our general standard requirements!" Ritos Kiwi saw that Yu Zixian still sneered, and was also a little anxious: "Mr. Yu, since our company dares to guarantee the upgrade of the PAS2300 lithography machine to 1.2 microns, then our company is absolutely guaranteed for the quality of the machine!"
"Hahaha...... What Mr. Litos Kivi said is very good, but who wants to believe you except for you ASML people who believe it?
"This is how you ASML treats customers? If so, I think your PAS5500 is useless even if it is technologically advanced...... For he will be ruined with your reputation for defrauding your customers!"
Yu Zixian turned the subprime tape recorder in Cheng Du's hand, pressed the play button, and heard the guarantee that Ritos Kivi had just assured that the two PAS 2300 devices were from brand new in Finland......"
Listening to his voice just now, Ritos Kiwi's face turned much paler.
"There is a wise saying in Huaxia, integrity, the way to do business! We do not want to be with such a dishonest manufacturer!"
After Yu Zixian finished speaking, he slowly walked to the door of the room and said to Mr. Ritos Kivi: "Sir, you can go!"
“Oh,no,no…… Mr. Yu, listen to me......"
When Ritos Kivi heard Yu Zixian talk about ASML's soon-to-be-launched PAS5500-type lithography machine, he knew that in this negotiation, he would be a complete defeat and have no face at all!
If this matter is not handled well, even ASML will be spurned because of this negotiation.
Once the reputation of the ASML brand is broken, no matter how much you believe in the quality of ASML's equipment, all your previous efforts will be ruined, including the upcoming PAS5500.
After all, I concealed the true source of the equipment and the possible hidden dangers and defects, and concealed it!
"Mr. Yu, everything is negotiable! If you have any specific and big requirements, you can put them forward......
Yu Zixian looked at Ritos Kivi, still expressionless.
"Mr. Yu, please give me a chance!" At this time, Ritos Kivi is no longer the arrogant he used to negotiate at ASML's Hsinchu office.
Because he had foreseen the seriousness of the matter. Once the matter is announced, it affects ASML's plan to launch the PAS 5500 scanning stepper lithography machine, even if you have more credit and reasons, you will eventually become a scapegoat!
The most likely scenario is to fire the person in charge of ASML's Hsinchu office on Bay Island and calm down public indignation! And he will eventually be nailed to the pillar of shame! Although all the previous events were fully known to ASML headquarters in Finland!
"Mr. Yu, you can put forward all your conditions!"
Yu Zixian heard Ritos Kivi say this, walked in slowly, closed the door, walked up to Ritos Kivi again, stared into his eyes and asked, "What do you mean?"
"You can present all your conditions, including PAS2500......"
"Really? Mr. Ritos Kivi. And what if I want PAS5000?"
"Mr. Yu, don't force me. You know, PAS5000 is impossible!"
"Then PAS2500 possible?"
"We can figure it out...... For example, there is a saying in China that 'selling dog meat on the head of a sheep'......"
"Hehe, Ritos Kivi is also a lover of our Chinese civilization. Come and take a seat!"
Yu Zixian personally pressed Ritos Kivi on the stool that Cheng Du had moved, and then said: "Dear Mr. Ritos Kivi, you can now talk about how to 'sell dog meat on the head of a sheep'......"
"It's the shell of PAS2300...... We give you all the spare parts that you PAS2500, and then after a certain amount of time, you can assemble them yourself, so that PAS2300 has all the features of PAS2500!"
Press, it sounds good...... But how can you guarantee that your headquarters will agree to this plan and conditions......
"Boss Yu, this matter, even if the headquarters knows about the PAS2500 you introduced, they will treat it as a PAS2300 lithography machine...... Do you understand what I mean?!"
"Hahaha......"
"Understood, I'll leave this matter to you! Two PAS2500 lithography machines, each of which cannot exceed $2 million!" Yu Zixian raised the magnetic cassette recorder in his hand and said again: "We don't know anything...... All we know is that we have introduced two PAS2300......"
"Yes, that's right. Isn't that Mr. Ritos Kivi?"
"Yes...... yes," Ritos Kivi nodded hurriedly.
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