On the last day of 1999, the company declared bankruptcy, a news that shocked Japan. The Asahi Shimbun and other important Japanese media have repeatedly introduced the events before and after the bankruptcy of Xihu Company, and in all these reports, the name of a Chinese company, "Hanhua Heavy Industries", has been repeatedly mentioned, and the introduction of its young chairman is extremely eye-catching.

In contrast, the news that Dazeyan, the former chairman of Xihu Company, committed suicide by jumping off a building, seems bland and cannot attract the attention of the audience at all. Japan has the highest suicide rate in the world, and it is also the country that believes in the concept of success and defeat. When a company goes bankrupt and the chairman jumps off the building, it's all too common, even if the chairman was once a media celebrity, and the impression of him is limited to that of a failed businessman.

Seinosuke Uno, the chairman of KHN, was the first to get the news, and Matsushita Eizo, Osawahiko's old subordinate, immediately dialed Uno Seinosuke's phone and reported the news to him after learning of Osawahiko's death.

After hearing the news, Uno Seinosuke was silent for a long time, and then asked: "Matsushita-kun, did Osawa-kun leave anything behind before leaving, I mean, something related to our KN?" ”

Matsushita Yongsan said indifferently: "He didn't say anything to KN, he just said a word, maybe it involves your company." ”

"What?" Seinosuke Uno asked.

"He said they would regret it." There was a deep resentment in Matsushita's voice, and it sounded like a vicious curse.

"What did he say?" When Seinosuke Uno and Namisatsushi were on the phone, Yasushi Miyanishino, the sales director of KHN, happened to be talking in Seinosuke Unoshi's office. Seeing Uno Seinosuke put down the phone with a heavy heart, Miyanishi Yeyasu couldn't wait to ask. ˉ―

"He said we'd regret it." Seinosuke Uno repeated, "This sentence was said to me by Osawa himself a few years ago. ”

"I've heard that this is what Akira Ishikawa, chairman of Nihon Heavy Industries, said to Osawa in the past." Yasudo Miyanishi, everyone is such gossip in the business circle, and everyone will tell each other. KHN executives also know about the relationship between Akira Ishikawa and Osawahiko.

"Miyanishi-kun, you said that if three years ago, we accepted Chairman Osawa's request and interrupted the supply of industrial control chips to the Chinese, would what happened today not happen?" Seinosuke Uno asked.

Yasu Miyanishi shook his head and said, "No, if we refuse to provide industrial control chips to the Chinese, the Chinese will face some difficulties, but they will definitely be able to find alternatives from other electronics manufacturers in Europe and the United States." The bankruptcy of Sihu is only a matter of time, and the help we can provide to them is very limited. ”

Uno Seinosuke said, "It's definitely more than a straw that crushes a camel. But if all companies see their actions as an inconsequential straw, then eventually the camel will be crushed. From the very beginning of China's reform and opening up, we Japanese began to make mistakes, a kind of mercenary mistake that only cares about the present. We used yen loans to help China introduce our technology, which made their companies more competitive. Now they've grown up and started to bring down our industry one by one. ”

"I think that's something that the officials of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry are thinking about, right? The government doesn't think about these things, what can we do as a company? We are not the only K11N companies doing business with the Chinese now, and what role can we play in restricting the government against the Chinese? Yasu Miyanishi cautiously retorted. At that time, KHN considered restricting the technology of Chinese companies, including Hanhua, but in the end, it was Yasushi Miyano who could not resist the pressure of the Chinese and abandoned the plan. Instinctively, he also had to defend his choice. …,

"Miyanishi-kun, you're right." Uno Seinosuke: "The development of Hanhua Heavy Industries over the years, Xihu Company has also contributed, so Osawa regrets it. Before he died, he said, 'You will regret it,' and you don't just mean us, KN, but all Japanese companies that are doing business with the Chinese.' Someday, we'll all be left behind. ”

Miyanishino Yasu said: "So, what should we do next?" ”

Uno Seinosuke said, "We have no choice but to keep going. After the bankruptcy of Xihu company, its original market share in CNC machine tools will be divided by other companies, among which the most benefited must be Chinese companies. In this case, we have lost the ability to constrain Chinese companies, and we can only choose to cooperate more closely with them. ”

Yasu Miyanishino breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, he was worried that Seinosuke Uno had decided to impose restrictions on Chinese companies out of reaction to the events of Seihu. If this is the case, the entire company will face serious difficulties.

"Fortunately, the Chinese have not made any big moves in the electronics industry at present. I think that as long as a competitive company like Hanhua Heavy Industries does not enter the electronics industry, it will not pose a threat to our KHN for a while, right? Miyanishi said.

Uno Seinosuke smiled self-deprecatingly and said, "I hope so." ”

At the same time, the door of the Detroit District Court in the United States opened, and Du Xiangyang, who had been detained for two years, walked out alone. Standing on the streets of Detroit, he felt like he was in a different world, and the traffic coming and going, and the pedestrians carrying New Year's gifts in large bags and small bags, were all reminders that he had been freed.

The case of Du Xiangyang, which once caused a lot of turmoil in the Chinese society in the United States, was finally closed after more than two years of review. Lawyer Cisse played an important role in this, and he proved that the accusations against Du Xiangyang by the government and Carter were groundless with his solid legal skills and a large amount of factual evidence. In the past two years, China has made great progress in the field of multi-axis high-speed machining centers related to the Du Xiangyang case, and many of the technologies are innovative, which is clearly different from Carter's technology, which also fully proves that Du Xiangyang is not a Chinese technology provider.

The Carter Company had no choice but to drop several charges against Du Xiangyang, but was charged with one count of "improper handling of confidential documents," which refers to Du Xiangyang's fault for keeping the laboratory's materials at his residence. Although Du Xiangyang was not the only employee in the Carter Company, once the Carter Company wanted to pursue it, it was enough to constitute a crime committed by Du Xiangyang. The court sentenced Du to two years in prison for this crime, which was offset by his detention period, also to prevent Du from suing the district court and Carter in turn.

Cisse was very attentive to ask Du Xiangyang if he wanted justice for his two-year detention period, and according to Cisse, he speculated that if Du Xiangyang was willing to continue the lawsuit, he might be compensated by the local government. Du Xiangyang politely rejected Cisse's suggestion, in his opinion, all this is meaningless, and freedom is the most valuable.

"Senior Brother Du, I'm sorry, we're late." A soft voice sounded in Du Xiangyang's ears.

Du Xiangyang turned his head and saw two young Chinese students standing behind him. Du Xiangyang knew them, the boy's name was Jiang Jie, and the girl's name was Miao Xiaoqiong, both of whom graduated from Huaqing University and are currently studying electronic engineering in the United States.

During Du Xiangyang's detention, they were entrusted by Lin Zhenhua to visit him many times and help him deal with various things. Du Xiangyang also knew that these two children were fully funded by Lin Zhenhua when they were in middle school, and the two children also told Du Xiangyang more than once that they would definitely return to China to work for "Uncle Lin's" company in the future. …,

"Jiang Jie, Xiao Qiong, in fact, you don't have to make a special trip here." Du Xiangyang said gently.

Miao Xiaoqiong said: "How can this be done, Uncle Lin has specially explained, let us definitely come to pick up Senior Brother Du." ”

"Thank you Uncle Lin for me." Du Xiangyang said awkwardly, the generations between them are chaotic enough, but there is no way to change it.

"Senior Brother Du, you are free now, where do you plan to go next? I've heard that you can't go back to Carter. Jiang Jie said.

Du Xiangyang smiled slightly: "Of course I can't go back to Carter's company, don't say that they can't accept me again, even if they want to accept me, I can't accept humiliation again.

"Then ......," Jiang Jie dragged meaningfully. high

Du Yang said: "Jiang Jie, Xiaoqiong, doesn't Mr. Lin have anything else to say to me?" ”

Jiang Jie and Miao Xiaoqiong glanced at each other, and Miao Xiaoqiong said cautiously: "Mr. Lin asked us to bring a sentence that he said, if Senior Brother Du intends to return to China, whether you want to enter Hanhua Heavy Industry or return to Huaqing University, he can help." ”

Du Xiangyang smiled: "This is the most gratifying news I have heard in the past two years." ”

"So, Senior Brother Du is planning to return to China?" Miao Xiaoqiong asked happily.

Du Xiangyang shook his head slowly and said, "No, I will call Mr. Lin, but I will not return to China to work." ”

"Why?" Miao Xiaoqiong's eyes widened and asked, she is a girl with a more introverted personality, if she changes to a personality like Lin Fanghua, I am afraid that she will directly point to Du Xiangyang's nose and ask him if he is re-cute.

Du Xiangyang said: "I'm sorry, I'm really ...... I didn't have the face to go back. ”

"Senior Brother Du・・・・・・" Jiang Jie and Miao Xiaoqiong were stunned, they couldn't think of Du Xiangyang would say such a reason, but after thinking about it, it seemed reasonable. Back then, Du Xiangyang refused Lin Zhenhua's invitation to stay in the United States, no matter how many reasons he said, he could only give others the impression that he coveted a rich life in the United States. Now, he has been dumped by the Americans and his reputation has been discredited, if he returns to China at this time, how can he see Jiangdong's father again?

"Senior Brother Du, Mr. Lin said, I hope you can let go of your burden, he, Sister Xiaofang, and Senior Brother Ma are all welcome to go back." Jiang Jie persuaded.

Du Xiangyang waved his hand and said: "You don't have to persuade me, I, Du Xiangyang, have nothing now, I hope you can let me keep the last bit of self-esteem." Jiang Jie, Xiao Qiong, you're about to graduate, right? Is it decided now? ”

Miao Xiaoqiong nodded and said: "It has been decided, Mr. Lin took the lead, and dozens of enterprises in the United Nations jointly funded the establishment of an electronics company in Xunyang, the name of which is Hanhua Microelectronics Technology Shao Qi Company." Jiang Jie and I haven't returned to China yet, Mr. Lin has already given us a research topic, and when we go back, we will each be able to have a laboratory. ”

"That's nice." Du Xiangyang sighed from the bottom of his heart, from Jiang Jie and Miao Xiaoqiong, he saw himself more than ten years ago. At that time, Lin Zhenhua also invited him to return to China and promised to give him a laboratory that he could be in charge of. If he had chosen to return to China, what a glorious place he would have been now.

"Jiang Jie, Xiao Qiong, today is the last day of the end of the century, you young people should have your own arrangements, right? Let's all go play, I heard that there is a very lively festival in the city. Du Xiangyang said to Jiang Jie and Miao Xiaoqiong.

"We'll be with you." Miao Xiaoqiong said.

Du Xiangyang smiled and said: "No need, such a millennium celebration, life is not easy to encounter, you go play, I want to walk quietly alone." ”

"Okay." Miao Xiaoqiong said, "Senior Brother Du, let's come back and see you." ”

"You're always welcome." Du Xiangyang said.

Bidding farewell to Jiang Jie and Miao Xiaoqiong, Du Xiangyang walked aimlessly along the street alone. He rejected Lin Zhenhua's invitation again, which was out of self-esteem. But he had to admit that Lin Zhenhua arranged for him to go is the most suitable, with his ability, if he returns to China, whether it is in Hanhua Heavy Industry or in the Department of Mechanical Engineering of Huaqing University, he can get a very good position. However, he did have no face to meet his former friends, especially Lin Fanghua, the girl he had chased in the past. …,

If he can't return to China, then he needs to think about living in the United States. Carter certainly can't go back, and if he wants to, it shouldn't be a problem for him to apply for an ordinary engineer in another American machine tool company. But after the Carter case, it may not be easy for him to become a core employee of the American company. Could it be that he can only live like this for the rest of his life? Old Quince

"Excuse me, it's Mr. Du Xiangyang, right?" A rich male voice sounded behind him, it was Du Xiangyang's very familiar Chinese, and even with a bit of Beijing accent.

Du Xiangyang turned his head in surprise and saw a middle-aged man standing behind him, he had an ordinary Chinese face, but his eyes were clearly a little sharp and capable.

"Excuse me......" Du Xiangyang asked hesitantly.

The middle-aged man said: "You don't have to say anything, I know you very well." You don't have a job in the U.S. right now, and you don't want to return to your home country to work, right? ”

Du Xiangyang nodded: "You're right. ”

The middle-aged man said: "I want to ask if you are interested in working for us." Let me introduce myself, my name is Qi Cheng......"

In the distance, fireworks celebrating the dawn of the new millennium take off and light up the sky over Detroit. Du Xiangyang looked up at the brilliant fireworks, and there was something shiny in his eyes.

The new century is coming, and it will be a completely different one.

(End of Volume 3).