In addition to Los Angeles, the "City of Angels", California's supermetropolis also has the San Francisco Bay Area, the second largest metropolis under the jurisdiction of the state.

It is second only to Los Angeles in terms of population and is also the most important financial center on the West Coast.

In the future, dozens of companies here will grow into one of the world's top 500 companies, ahead of it only in New York and Chicago.

And most of these dozens of future Fortune 500 companies are from "Silicon Valley".

Silicon Valley, the kingdom of the electronics industry and the computer industry, is the holy place in the hearts of countless semiconductors.

It is the second place to visit on a trip to Shirakawa Kaede Rice Country.

Because it is also in California, it is only a little more than an hour's flight from Los Angeles to San Jose, near Silicon Valley.

Kaede Shirakawa, who arrived here early this morning, is sitting in a café and slowly admiring the street view of this legendary place.

"Sir, your coffee."

"Thank you."

Shirakawa Kaede nodded politely, and then with a clench of his fingers, a green dollar bill popped out.

"You are so generous, sir." The blonde and blue-eyed sweetheart of the United States leaned over with an exaggerated chest and took the tip.

She put away the tray, and when she left, she didn't forget to throw an electric wink at Shirakawa Kaede.

Waiting for the other party to walk away, Shirakawa Kaede spread out his palm, and there was a folded note there.

Tsk, the girl in the country is really enthusiastic.

Raised his wrist and looked, there were still ten minutes. Shirakawa Kaede, who had nothing to do, picked up the spoon and gently stirred the coffee in the cup.

Just as he looked through the glass at the bustling scene of people coming and going on the streets of Silicon Valley.

At the door of the café, a middle-aged man with a Chinese face and glasses walked into the store.

And just as the other party was looking left and right, Shirakawa Kaede raised his arm and gestured.

The middle-aged man nodded, and then walked quickly here.

"Your Excellency is Shirakawa Kaede-san?"

"Hay, Shimamasa Lissan. I take the liberty of bothering me, but I would like to take care of it. ”

Shirakawa Kaede got up and politely owed to the other party.

The middle-aged man named Masashi Shima slowed down for a beat, and only after reacting did he hurry back the salute.

He has been in the United States for too long, and he has almost forgotten the etiquette from his hometown.

After the ceremony, Shimamasatoshi was still curious about the young man who had made an appointment with him today.

With each other's age, it seems that each other will not have much intersection in life.

As if knowing the other party's curiosity at the moment, Shirakawa Kaede handed over his business card with both hands.

"Shima-san, contemptible Shirakawa Kaede. President of Shirakawa Electric Co., Ltd., please advise. ”

"Shirakawa?" Masatoshi took the business card and muttered strangely.

Having worked in Silicon Valley for nearly a decade, he doesn't know much about the situation in China.

"Shirakawa Electric is currently focusing on research and manufacturing in the field of consumer electronics.

At present, the products are mainly concentrated in the audio equipment, entertainment electronics and other markets. ”

Seeing that the other party was puzzled, Shirakawa Kaede explained in time.

Masatoshi Shima nodded, he also used to work in an electronics company, mainly producing calculators.

"So I don't know what Shirakawa-san is doing today?"

The industry he is engaged in now is far from what he used to be, and Shima Masashi doesn't quite understand the other party's intentions.

"I heard that Shima-san has plans to return to China?" Shirakawa Kaede didn't answer him directly, but asked the other party a question first.

Masatoshi Shima glanced at Shirakawa Kaede with some surprise, surprised that the other party was well-informed.

"I'm thinking about it, but I haven't made a definite plan yet."

Masatoshi Shima gave a vague answer, this matter is still in the plan, and he himself has not made up his mind.

I'm thinking about it, that's a door.

Shirakawa Kaede perked up, "Shima-san, Shirakawa Electric is not only engaged in consumer electronics.

In addition, we have always attached great importance to the research and development of cutting-edge technologies, and have established corresponding research institutes for this purpose.

At present, it has also invested heavily in the research and development of digital signal technology and VLSI integrated circuits. ”

"VLSI?" Masatoshi finally knew the reason why the other party found him.

"That's right, Shima-san, please see this is the technical data of SIC." Shirakawa Kaede first pointed to the title of SIC Institute on his business card.

Then he took out a document from his bag and handed it to the other party, not only that, but he even prepared a technical description of the half-finished product.

"This is half of the 16-bit microprocessor that Professor Matsumura has developed so far, and it is still only a laboratory product."

Shirakawa Kaede spread out the information and introduced the relevant parameters of this semi-finished product to him in detail.

In fact, there is no need for him to introduce, as a big man in the semiconductor industry, Shimamasashi knows the approximate performance of this product at a glance.

Masashi Shima, a real chip boss.

He was involved in the development of the Intel 4004, the world's first commercial microprocessor.

Because of his strong technical strength, he was later invited to join Intel and led the design of the 8080 microprocessor.

In 1975, he accepted the invitation of Fajin and jumped to Zilog, where he co-developed the famous Z80 processor.

and later the 16-bit processor Z8000.

The Intel 8080 transistor logic circuit design, the Z80 microarchitecture and logic design, and the Z8000 logic and physical implementation are all handled by Masashi Shima.

From this process, it can also be seen that he has made great progress, from the front-end design to the back-end physical implementation, almost through the main link of chip design.

And among these chips, 8080 helped Intel occupy the supremacy of computer chips a few years later.

As for Z80, it is widely used in PC interface and expansion and various industrial and control fields.

Billions of devices are involved and have been in use for more than a decade. In a few years, this chip will also become one of the most widely used chips in the Celestial Empire.

Therefore, this Shimamasa Lisan is definitely a real boss in the chip field.

He is also a great boss with outstanding military achievements, and later he was inducted into the Computer Hall of Fame.

In the face of such a character, Shirakawa Kaede's so-called technical explanation, it is completely an axe.

"It turned out to be a product designed by Matsumura-san, and it was really unique in terms of behavior design."

After reading the information brought by Shirakawa Kaede, Shimamasashi suddenly had a more specific understanding of the parameters of this chip.

"Eh, Shima-san knows Professor Matsumura?" Shirakawa Kaede keenly captured the underlying meaning of the other party's words.

Masatoshi Shima smiled, "When I was neon before, I communicated with Matsumura Sando.

From the perspective of years of experience, I have to honor the predecessor of Matsumura-san. ”

Neon is so big, not to mention that it is still in the field of special chip design.

The circle is like this, a little famous, everyone has basically communicated.

"I see, that's great."

Acquaintances, that's wonderful. Bai Chuanfeng suddenly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, and at the same time, he also added a sense of certainty.

"So the purpose of Shirakawa-san's coming today is for it?" Shimamasashi pointed to the chip information in his hand.

"That's right" Since the topic has been talked about, Shirakawa Kaede also nodded generously in acknowledgement.

"Shima-san, SIC's professional research institute is about to be completed.

All the research instruments in it are equipped with the world's first-class brand equipment.

Professor Matsumura has joined the SIC as a Special Advisor.

It is believed that with the addition of Shima-san, SIC will definitely be stronger in the field of chips, and even rank among the best.

Of course, as long as Shima-san joins, if there is any professional advice about SIC, I will definitely adopt it.

Oh yes, and this..."

As he spoke, Shirakawa Kaede took out another document and handed it to Shimamasato.

"Is this...?" Shimamasashi just glanced at him twice and showed a look of surprise.

"SIC option shares" Kaede Shirakawa said the answer for him.

For this kind of super boss, don't take the shares out to talk at this time, when to take it.

Not only should all the benefits that can be used be used, but also smashed.

He served as the main designer of world-renowned chip semiconductor companies such as Intel and Zilog.

What conditions can SIC come up with to make the other party tempted?

Except for share options, Shirakawa Kaede couldn't think of any other chips that could impress him.

Than fame, SIC does not smell one.

THAN PROFIT, SIC NOW NEEDS SHIRAKAWA KAEDE TO PAY UPSIDE DOWN.

Paid? That's not a big guy at this level, something to consider.

Therefore, in black and white, the price of 5% equity is clearly marked.

Not only that, but the high salary that should be given is also a lot.

In addition to the possible external sales of chips, SIC's profit model also has a sales share from Shirakawa Electric.

This is a real benefit, not a temptation of soft power in terms of position, equipment and instruments.

For Shirakawa Kaede's straightforward conditions, benefits, and visions, Shima Masatoshi was also touched in his heart.

Intrigued? Of course!

Will Intel give him a stake? Even if it's an option. Will Zilog do? Even if the founder Fajin is his friend.

The answer is no, in the final analysis, he is a neon man, he does not belong to the United States, he does not belong to Silicon Valley.

In my heart, Masayori is passionate about his current job. He likes to build his own ideas in the microcosm.

But the future of SIC made him a little uncertain.

After all, it is equivalent to just starting out, and as for the future prospects, who can say.

"Shima-san, this is a letter of recommendation from the middle department of Keio University." Shirakawa Kaede took out a letter of introduction in the shocked gaze of Masatoshi Shima.

That wasn't the end of it, and he continued to pull a document out of his bag. "This is a letter of recommendation from the middle school of Waseda University's Higher School."

"In addition, if necessary, in the future, I can talk to Tokyo Institute of Technology.

Not only that, even if Ling Yan is interested in other schools, Shirakawa will definitely do his best. ”

This is the second condition that Shirakawa Kaede offered today, or sincerity.

Masatoshi took a deep breath, he looked at the two letters of introduction that Shirakawa Kaede had placed on the table, and the promise just now.

He finally confirmed that the other party had come prepared and had done his homework.

The reason why Masayori Shima plans to return to China this year is because he considers his daughter's education.

Akiko is about to reach the age of middle school, and he has discussed with his wife for a long time, and finally decides to return to Neon.

Because Masayori is only getting a work visa at the moment, and he has no intention of immigrating.

Then the whole family will definitely return to Neon in the end, so it is better to plan early.

So in the face of a few letters of introduction on the table, Shima Masashi was even more moved than when he just faced the equity book.

These are all the top private universities in Japan, and as for the Tokyo Institute of Technology, which has just been promised, its overall strength is also among the top three.

Based on the partnership between the other party and Tanimura, Shimamasatoshi believes that he is not untargeted.

It's a condition that's hard to refuse.

(End of chapter)