Intel Campus, Andy Grove's office.

Unlike many tech tycoons in Silicon Valley, Andy's office is much cleaner and doesn't look like an office owned by a tech person, with a bit of the style of a sales company boss.

Well, he's a Jew.

He is also a professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business.

In the 80s, when Intel resisted the invasion of the semiconductor industry, Andy called on everyone at Intel to work 2 hours of overtime on their own voluntarily – the so-called 120% solution.

Andy Grove is just 57 years old this year - although he once said that he would retire at the age of 57, but when the age of 57 came, how could he retire when he was in the prime of life and happened to lead Intel to stand at the top of desktop processors.

Therefore, it is difficult for Su Yuanshan to connect the uncle in front of him who is not angry and arrogant with the old man who has taken a back seat in his memory and even has some kindness.

Just a momentary shake, Su Yuanshan recovered his composure, and stretched out his hand to Andy from a long distance.

Andy got up from behind his desk, shook hands with Su Yuanshan, and led him into the reception area.

"Mr. Grove, how are you doing?"

Su Yuanshan smiled and started the conversation with an oriental homely style.

It's just that Andy obviously doesn't quite understand the meaning of this sentence, and is a little momentarily stunned.

"When we meet a respected elder, we usually greet the other person's health and express our concern and blessings. Su Yuanshan explained.

Andy Grove laughed after a moment of surprise and replied in a thick Hungarian accent: "Thank you for your concern, I'm in good health." ”

Su Yuanshan just smiled, and after chatting casually with Andy, he began to get to the point.

"Mr. Grove, it's an honor that you took the time to make this meeting. ”

"That's because you haven't invited me. Andy Grove looked at Su Yuanshan and changed his relaxed posture.

Of course, he understood Xinghai and Yuanxin, and he also knew that this young man had the title of genius.

Like all people who work in technology, he also loves genius.

But unlike Robert Noyce, he will not lose his principles because of who is a genius and who is excellent.

From the moment Su Yuanshan entered the door, he was sure that this young man would be Intel's enemy.

It is not called an opponent because the opponent is a respect for an enemy of equal strength. The enemy, on the other hand, is only the object that needs to be destroyed.

"I didn't invite you because we were too weak compared to Intel. Su Yuanshan was very frank: "I'm afraid you will reject me...... Then I'm going to be pretty bad. ”

Andy Grove smiled again.

Very interesting young man.

"Then can I understand that you are strong enough now? such as Yuanxin in the far east, and Xinghai in Silicon Valley. These are miraculous rising companies, and no one can ignore the existence. Andy Grove stared at Su Yuanshan Road.

Su Yuanshan shook his head: "No, it's because there is something that makes me have to come to you." ”

Andy raised his head at Su Yuanshan: "You say." ”

"In order to better advance external bus technology, one of our genius programmers came up with a brilliant idea to create a high-speed, universal, plug-and-play, scalable, plug-and-unplug serial bus that can be plugged and unplugged without shutting down. ”

"Technically...... It is not difficult to implement, it only needs to be supported by the operating system and chipset. ”

"For example, we can set up a dedicated connection port ......"

Listening to Su Yuanshan's large list of technical standards and even ideas, Andy Grove's eyebrows immediately raised!

Like all CEOs with relevant technical reserves? When you hear this idea? Andy Grove immediately realized that this bus could solve many of the problems in the current computer development.

But then he realized? Such a technique? It should not be proposed by the Far Chip, or the Sea of Stars. Rather, it should be proposed by Intel!

From having to give up the memory business to focus on CPUs now? Andy Grove worked almost hard to get Intel to stand at the top of the chip industry. He knows better than anyone that to maintain the throne of Intel? It should be Intel that leads all the technologies!

A thought of this? Andy's eyes instantly sharpened.

Su Yuanshan looked at him without showing weakness at all, but his gaze was much gentler, and he always had a smile on his face.

"I refuse. Andy said in a deep voice.

"You can't say no. Su Yuanshan said softly.

Andy's eyebrows were raised like knives, and the corners of his mouth were hung up like a smile.

Can't refuse?

"Countless computer users don't want your rejection. Su Yuanshan said again: "The reason why I am lobbying everywhere? Forming this USB organization? It is to start from the field of pure technological progress. ”

Su Yuanshan said, and suddenly smiled: "Mr. Grove, this bus is not Yuanxin challenging Intel's position. Its opponent is FireWire......"

When he heard the word FireWire, Andy's eyes froze.

FireWire? It was proposed by Apple in the 80s, and it is said that it will soon be positioned as an industry standard by the International Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

Grove once again looked at the young man in front of him.

The corners of his mouth curled slightly: "Just for user needs?"

Su Yuanshan nodded: "Of course? And I don't think it should charge royalties for equipment to promote the popularization and promotion of various application devices. ”

After a moment of silence? Andy Grove exhaled softly, "You've got Microsoft's support?"

"Yes, but Mr. Gates respects your opinion. ”

"Then I agree. Andy nodded quickly.

"Thank you. Su Yuanshan stretched out his hand: "Thank you for your time." ”

When you see Su Yuanshan, you want to leave? Andy blinked? Curiously asked, "Why don't you just ask about our lawsuit settlement with Xinghai?"

"Because your decision will not be interfered with by other factors—even if I ask for your full authorization of the Star Sea? You won't say yes either. Su Yuanshan said with a smile.

Andy smiled, and his heart was a few points higher for this young man.

Because Robert Noyce was soft-hearted and let AMD "learn from the past", Andy now hates those copycat parties. If it can be solved with the big stick of law, it will go directly to the legal route.

It's useless for anyone to intercede, never be soft!

Moreover, after Cyrix was acquired by Xinghai, it has been unwilling to relent, but has recruited troops and horses...... It gave him a very bad smell.

But he also has to admit that reconciliation with Xinghai is still imperative.

Now Cyrix has been taking the low-end route to the east, where few countries have joined the trade agreement, and it is impossible to use judicial means. And the longer the lawsuit drags on, the more variables there are.

It's just that Andy Grove still feels very uncomfortable watching a promising tech company that is about to become his opponent.