When I opened the window, I saw the wildflowers all over the mountains competing in the bright sunshine.

It was another happy weekend, and instead of going on a short trip as he had done some time ago, or continuing to read literature or go to the SDSU lab to do experiments, he uncharacteristically put on an apron and helped his fiancée in the kitchen.

"They're so good to eat, make more braised pork."

When it comes to food, Russia lags behind China by at least 500 years with its profound food culture.

I remember the last time I went to the house of Professor Peshkov, the hostess specially prepared a dish to entertain the guests, thinly sliced meat, which looked good, and I didn't taste anything other than salty after eating a slice,

Unexpectedly, Vice Principal Alyosha, who was also a guest, asked: This meat tastes good, how to make it? The hostess said to salt it and hang it outside, so that it could be eaten in a few days. Wash it when you eat it and cut it a little thiner, otherwise it will be too salty.

The charter, who was eating with relish at the time, then asked: how is it heated? People replied: What kind of heat? Just cut it and eat it. actually ate a piece of raw meat, and she immediately got up and ran into the bathroom.

I can't forget the disgusting taste until now, Xia Yao was busy for a long time, cutting meat so that his wrists were sore, so he simply put down the kitchen knife, turned around and said, "Then you cut it, I really can't cut it." ”

"It's fine."

He washed his hands at the faucet, and said with a smile while cutting: "They don't have any concept of face, so they can't make it too delicious, otherwise they will shout 'Retro Sina' (delicious) with red faces one by one, and they will still be reluctant to leave after eating, so they will have to cook dinner for them." ”

"Can't make it too tasty. Is this the case for you? Xia Yao chuckled. I put down the strawberries that were being brought to my mouth again.

"Gathering and having dinner are two different things." The charter quibbled: "If you really want to invite them to dinner, then you might as well invite them to the hotel." ”

The refit project of the "Yuanwang" scientific research ship is about to be completed, and the Russian captain, first officer, second officer and crew with experience in navigating the Arctic Ocean are all in place, and in another half a month, the members of the scientific expedition team will gather in Murmansk from all over the world and conduct a two-week adaptation training.

The days of living in St. Petersburg were coming to an end, and before leaving, the charter decided that it was necessary to invite friends together.

Going to the hotel is too formal. They are all principals and professors with heads and faces, and they will definitely not be able to let go of them when they go there; When I went to the headquarters of the branch of NB Electric (St. Petersburg) on the Neva River, it felt too commercial. So they simply put it at home, although it was a little troublesome, but it could show their sincerity.

Magdalena, the female bodyguard, is preparing a barbecue grill on the grass, and the table next to her is filled with beer, drinks, and fruits flown in from Germany, and even a bunch of toys for the children who might come together.

Xia Yao stroked the hair in his ears and said with emotion: "I don't know if Joseph has received Professor Vladimir, I haven't seen him for almost a year." He must have missed Natasha in particular. ”

Professor Vladimir, deputy head of the physics department of Moscow State University, was the farthest guest today, but NB Airlines had two flights from Leipzig to St. Petersburg with stops in Minsk and Moscow. There is a hitchhiker, and distance is not a problem at all.

The charter did not answer this question, but asked with a smile: "Wife, are you homesick?" ”

"Kindly, I miss my mother, I always say on the phone that this is good and that, I don't know if it's really good."

"I go to check every month, with my mother, your sister and Xingyun here, there shouldn't be any problems."

"Well," Xia Yao didn't want him to worry too, so he hurriedly diverted the topic: "Husband, did Mr. Lin really change the 'future window' patent with others?" ”

"In exchange for technical skills, to be exact."

The charter showed a smile of relief, and said in a low voice: "I didn't participate in the whole decision-making process, but they did a better job than I imagined, and several development directions were selected very accurately, especially the LCD technology." ”

"What's the use of changing it back, producing LCD color TVs?"

"The technology is not mature enough, and the cost is too high, if we can produce LCD color TVs, how can people change with us?"

The charter smiled and patiently explained: "The reason why Mr. Lin chose this way is completely based on the group's related business considerations, first, NB computers cannot only produce desktops forever, and sooner or later they will have to use laptops. Second, the industrial control business is also inseparable from LCD technology, such as man-machine interface, such as touch screen, and even the switch panel of NB electrician.

As the president of NB Electronics Group with color TV as the core business at this stage,It is not easy for him to make this choice,You must know that there are two development directions for the real next generation of color TVs,One is plasma,The other is liquid crystal,And at present, plasma has more development potential than LCD。 Mr. Lin still resisted the huge temptation and resolutely chose LCD. ”

"So did we make or lose?"

"It's a really hard question to answer, if it's measured in money, then we're losing, and we're losing. After all, the four-star liquid crystal technology was introduced from the United States, and it only cost a few million dollars at that time. Although they have made a series of breakthroughs on its basis, it is really nothing compared to the huge flat screen color TV market. ”

The charter paused, and then said: "But they can bring it in for a few millions, and we may not be able to bring it back if we spend tens of millions, and even if we can bring it back, it is relatively backward, not on the same starting line, and it will be difficult to compete with it in the future."

What's more, the technique of swapping techniques doesn't have much of an impact on us. With a combined production capacity of only 3.5 million units per year, we have a time advantage and by the time their production lines are put into operation, we have already taken the market share that should have belonged to us. ”

Companies that are larger can make money, but they can lose money even more.

Philips is a lesson from the past,Color TV did so well before,Since the product was launched to today,The total global sales volume is as high as nearly 200 million units。 There are more than a dozen production factories and tens of thousands of workers, but as soon as the "NB Future Window" was listed, it brought them an unprecedented crisis.

NB electronic color TV business is so large-scale, there will be no blind expansion, and the ship is good to turn around. Xia Yao thought so. But after thinking about it, he asked, "Husband." So how do you change this technique? You can't have the heart to hurt people, you can't have the heart to defend people, they won't keep a hand, right? ”

"Four stars are big groups, and they have to think about reputation. In addition, in addition to exchanging patents, we also have to change production lines to production lines, and it is a 'turnkey' transaction, we purchase their LCD production lines, and they purchase our picture tube production lines until the other party can produce qualified products. The LCD market is that big. The application is so wide, and the flat picture tube production line can make money as soon as it is put into production, so they are more anxious than us, and they will not and dare not hide their secrets. ”

Xia Yao asked again: "The same is true for Philips?" ”

"Well, what is exchanged with them is the mobile communication terminal technology, that is, Big Brother and BP machine."

The charter poured the cut meat into the pot, and while lighting the fire, he smiled proudly: "To tell you the truth, I didn't even think about it before I started Big Brother and BP machines, after all, there is a specialization in the art industry." The field of communications is not our strong suit. However, Dean Ko and several professors from HKU, CUHK and PolyU agreed that Hong Kong should vigorously develop information technology. If Hong Kong should have its own communication products.

It can be said that on this transaction, Mr. Lin fully listened to the opinions of the laboratory and the Hong Kong Productivity Council. As for Philips, they thought they had no advantage in the field of mobile communications, and even agreed to the deal. ”

"We earned it?"

"Earnings and losses are relative, for Philips they did not lose, to know that Ludao mobile communication involves communication network systems, professional telecommunications services, enterprise systems, operation support systems and business support systems, Ericsson and other international giants have so many patents, and even the standards are formulated by them. In contrast, Philips, which has few SEPs, is not competitive.

What's more, there are only a few countries and regions that have built relatively complete mobile communication networks, and mobile communication is a very luxurious emerging thing for ordinary people. ”

Xia Yao cautiously asked, "Husband, can we make money if we do it?" ”

"The economy is developing, the times are progressing, and if you can't make money now, it doesn't mean that you won't be able to make money in the future. I have already told Mr. Lin that in addition to Brother Wenming's infrared, all the proceeds of 'NB Future Window' are used for the research and development of liquid crystal display and mobile communication technology. In addition, Big Brother, BP machine and the notebook computer production line exchanged with Sharp are all invested in Huaxing Electronics like the semiconductor chip testing and packaging line bought from Germany. In the future, these electronic products will all be manufactured by Huaxing Electronics. ”

"And how much do we have a stake?"

"We are talking, if nothing else, it should be able to account for more than 45% and become the largest shareholder of Huaxing Electronics."

"Whose hands is the other 55%?"

"More than two dozen shareholders, even including the Hong Kong government."

Xia Yao was confused, and asked puzzledly: "Husband, we have technology, production lines, and funds, why don't we do it ourselves?" ”

The charter sighed secretly, and said with a bitter smile of helplessness: "But we don't have anyone, we don't have talents in this area, and the funds are used for other purposes, so we don't have as much as you think." ”

As he was talking, the white-faced Volga sedan drove over from a distance, and the charter hurriedly washed his hands, took off his apron and greeted him.

Vice Principal Alyosha got out of the car, looked at the empty garden, and smiled embarrassedly: "Zhang, am I a little impatient?" It turned out to be the first one. ”

"It shows that you think of me as a true friend."

The charter shook his hand, and immediately turned around and greeted: "Mrs. Alyosha, we meet again, you are welcome to come to my house as a guest, and you are even more welcome to go to Hong Kong with Mr. Chancellor to enjoy the beautiful night view of Victoria Harbour." ”

"There must be a chance," Mrs. Alyosha kissed him on the cheek, turned back and smiled and asked, "Alyosha, did you say?" ”

"There's no doubt about it!"

Mr. Vice Chancellor lowered his head and said matter-of-factly: "We have the closest partnership with the Hong Kong NB Lab, our students will apply for their doctoral programs, and their doctoral students will also come to us for exchanges, as the vice president, of course I will go." And as the wife of the vice principal, you can go with it. ”

"Zhang, when Alyosha said this, I couldn't wait." Mrs. Alyosha, who is as fat as the famous Hong Kong star Shen Fat, laughed and trembled,

While beckoning them in, he said with a smile: "Then you can prepare your passport, pack your luggage, and take NB Airlines' flight early tomorrow morning." ”

"But I still hope that you and Xia will receive us, by the way, what about Xia, what is she doing?"

"I'm sorry, she should have come out to greet her, but she's the hostess today, and she's going to prepare food for us."

"Chinese food?"

"We can't think of anything else that can show my respect for you and Mr. Headmaster."

"Oh my God, I must learn, Zhang, Alyosha, you talk about you, I'll go to the kitchen and learn from Xia."

She was just walking with her feet swinging the bucket when there was another sound of car engines outside, and when she looked back, it turned out to be Jan Joseph who had returned from the airport to pick up someone.

Professor Vladimir, Deputy Head of the Department of Physics of Moscow State University, and Vice-Rector Alyosha were so familiar that the two old friends hugged and shook hands, asking long and short questions, so that the owner of the charter did not even have a chance to interject.

“…… It was terrible, I can't think of anything worse than now. In particular, our mutual old friend, Professor Zaitsev, who had a miserable life, had known that the ruble would depreciate to such an extent that I should not have let him retire last year, but would have tried to keep him by all means. ”

"Vladimir, don't be like this, if you want to open something, the economic situation is so bad, can you help one of you, can you help everyone? It's the same with SDU, as vice-chancellor, my life is more miserable than Zaitsev's, because every day I have to face old friends and colleagues like Zaitsev. ”

The professor's retirement salary is only a few dozen dollars, but fortunately, Russia has a tradition of providing public services such as water, electricity, and heating almost free of charge, and medical care and education can basically be guaranteed, otherwise the vast majority of Russians who are in "shock therapy" really can't live.

The charter was already surprised, pointed to the table behind him and asked with a smile, "Two, what shall we drink?" ”

Beer, vodka, Coca-Cola, milk, juice, ...... Professor Vladimir glanced at it, grabbed a bottle of vodka, and said in an extremely exaggerated tone: "Zhang, it's too rich, I knew that this was the case, we should bring the children." ”

There is a Russian company president Luo Rell to take care of, there is a daughter who earns marks while studying in Germany, the charter doesn't think he will have a hard time, but he still smiled and said: "Professor, it doesn't matter if you don't come, you can pack when you go back tomorrow." ”

"That's a good idea, you must remember to remind me when you go." (To be continued......)