Tsuruo really didn't expect that Zhou Shuo would just slap his little thoughts. Everyone should be tacit in this way. When it comes to the surface, it is really not "artistic". If everyone is as honest as you, then why are there office politics and what kind of weird things to do in the shopping mall?

In the words of twenty years, the ideas of both parties in the cooperation should be in a dark forest state. Any exposed thoughts will lose their meaning. Specifically, your Fanhan Group may have the idea of ​​hacking our Nikon technology, and everyone is intriguing each other within the rules. Zhou Shuo directly made everyone’s concerns clear, and obviously there is no way to make up for it. Isn’t that the only way to break up cooperation?

Nikon and Fanhan Group were originally competitors in the lithography machine market, but they were temporarily together because of the common enemy of Asmay. Such cooperation and mutual trust were just a castle on the beach, and doubts and suspicions were the mainstream.

Seeing Tsuruta's surprised face, Zhou Shuo laughed and said, "Tsuruta specializes in not worrying. I think it is normal for you to have such doubts. After all, if you want to set up a factory in China, the risk will increase too much for Nikon."

"Well, Nikon still believes in Zhou Sang's sincerity." Tsuruo said something he didn't even believe in, and was caught off guard by Zhou Shuo's sudden frankness. However, he still used the quality of a professional manager and his business social skills naturally came into play: "Although we may have various concerns, there is still a solid foundation for our cooperation for a long time..."

"Mr. Tsuruta, don't be embarrassed. Like you, I hope the joint venture can go smoothly." Zhou Shuo waved his hand and interrupted his official accent. He said sincerely: "I understand that Nikon has doubts. Today's visit is actually to resolve this doubt."

As he said that, he pointed to the lithography machine equipment around him and said, "The modification of Fanhan Group itself is based on the Nikon lithography machine. It can be said that the cooperation between our two companies is a win-win result."

This is the truth. Tsuruta nodded unconsciously, looking forward to Zhou Shuo's new proposal.

"However, now because you want Nikon to move the production line to China, it is a fact that you are full of anxiety about the prospects of cooperation." Zhou Shuo paused and said seriously: "So I think this should be the time for Fanhan Group to show its sincerity. We are not the ones who enjoy the results of Nikon in vain. I am willing to make my own efforts to promote cooperation."

Tsuruta was obviously interested and his eyes lit up, "Oh? I wonder what efforts Zhou Sang will make?"

To be honest, Tsuruta himself is unwilling to cooperate to fall into this field. But in this situation, no matter how hard Fanhan Group and Nikon work, they can't twist their arms. The official opinion of China is "force majeure" in the contract provisions, and its effectiveness is about the level of floods, earthquakes and comets hitting the earth.

Hetian has rich business experience. He has never thought of any way to break such suspicion barriers after more than 20 years of life. In fact, most of the time, if he falls into this situation, he will choose to terminate the cooperation. In a few times when he cannot terminate the cooperation, he can only be nervous and dissatisfied with each other, and see who will be the first to be the first in the end.

From this point of view, he really wanted to hear what good Zhou Shuo could do to solve this paradox.

Zhou Shuo looked at Tsuruta's expectant eyes and smiled and said lightly: "Actually it's very simple. Leave the immersive lithography technology to Nikon first. This is my sincerity."

"What!" Tsuruta and Shiraishi Mali Najiki screamed in surprise. I really didn't expect Zhou Shuo to do this!

It can be said that immersive lithography technology is the only trump card that Zhou Shuo has mastered. After losing this support, it is hard to imagine how Fanhan Group can guarantee its own interests in cooperation with Nikon.

Even Tsuruta can guarantee that as long as Nikon obtains immersive lithography technology, it will definitely kick the Fanhan Group away. 49% of the joint venture shares will be worth at least a few billion US dollars after Nikon occupys the entire lithography machine market. Faced with such a large piece of fat, expect capitalists to have conscience and credit?

If Zhou Shuo dares to really hand over the technical information to Nikon, then he will not be able to describe it innocence, but stupidity, completely stupidity. Tsuruta dares not imagine how such a person mastered such a large industry.

"This is a certificate issued by the Swiss Bank, and this is an appraisal document issued by the Swiss Academy of Sciences..."

Zhou Shuo took out two documents from his side and handed them to Tsuruta and Shiraishi Morina, and then said to the two: "The Swiss Academy of Sciences has identified a patent submitted by Fanhan Group, proving the authenticity of waterproof photoresist technology. I think the importance of waterproof photoresist to immersive lithography technology should be unquestionable, right?"

Shiraishi Malina swallowed, nodded and said, "That's right, compared with the light source system and lens modification, Nikon's biggest weakness lies in the waterproof photoresist. With this technology, we can come up with a practical transformation plan within three months."

"Haha, what Manager Shiraishi said is right. This aspect should be Nikon's only shortcoming. After making up for this shortcoming, immersive lithography technology will no longer have unforeseen obstacles for you." Zhou Shuo nodded to Shiraishi's Morina, obviously very satisfied with her answer: "I put the patent authorization blank document for this waterproof photoresist in the safe of the Swiss Bank."

Tsuruta frowned and asked, "What's the use of this?"

Zhou Shuo pointed to the safe certificate document in Hetian's hand, and said on one of the terms inside: "The Swiss bank proved that the documents in the safe are indeed patent authorization documents. The opening requirements for this safe are clearly stipulated later-"

He paused and confirmed that Tsuruta had found the corresponding terms, then said: "The way to open this safe is based on the equity share of the joint venture. Only after one year, the party holding the minority shares, or one of Nikon and Fanhan Group, can the minority party or lose the equity party open the safe and get this authorization document."

"Aren't Nikon worried that Fanhan Group may have bad intentions for Nikon during cooperation?" Zhou Shuo said slowly: "As long as Fanhan Group's shares exceed 50% and Nikon loses control of the joint venture, immersive lithography technology will be yours."

"I think after obtaining the patent authorization with Nikon's strength, Fanhan Group will definitely not be able to compete with you, right?" Zhou Shuo looked at Tsuruda tentatively and asked with a smile.

Tsuruta raised his chin, nodded proudly and said, "Yes, as long as there is immersive lithography technology, Nikon will never be afraid of competing with anyone in the lithography machine market."

Tsuruta quietly added to his heart, of course Asmay is not included in anyone.

He wouldn't know that soon there would be another company in this "anyone".

"Manager Shiraishi, what do you think?" Zhou Shuo turned his head and asked Shiraishi Morina, "With the patent license of waterproof photoresist, even if you lose an assembly factory in mainland China, Nikon will easily make a comeback, right?"

Shiraishi Malina thought about it and said cautiously: "As long as the R&D team is still there, there is still no problem to reorganize a 0.25 micron process lithography machine production line."

Zhou Shuo spread his hands, looked at Tsuruta and said, "So, Mr. Tsuruta, what about your opinion? Are you satisfied with the sincerity of Fanhan Group?"

Zhou Shuo was not worried that Tsuruta would refuse. In fact, if an assembly line could be exchanged for immersive lithography technology, Nikon's percentage would be taken out without hesitation. After all, as long as you live the technology in Zhou Shuo's hands, Nikon's level can be improved by one generation in minutes. What's wrong with losing an assembly line that is about to be eliminated?

"Satisfied!" Tsuruta replied almost subconsciously.

Zhou Shuo's move completely broke his suspicion. Without patent authorization, the value of Fanhan Group in the joint venture is basically zero. Using immersive lithography technology to guarantee is equivalent to using Fanhan Group's entire wealth of this project as a guarantee.

If you have to make an example, Zhou Shuo put his life root in the safe. If he wants to break his trust in this safe, Nikon can take away his life root. If he keeps his trust, he will be safe and sound.

In this kind of cooperation, Nikon has taken too much advantage. It doesn’t have to bother to suspect and doubt what tricks the Fanhan Group may be, because during the cooperation process, Nikon’s real loss is equivalent to taking advantage!

With such heavy bets, what else is there to worry about Hetian? Even in his selfishness, he still hopes that Zhou Shuo can breach the contract. In this way, even if he loses the joint venture, it is easy for Nikon to obtain immersive lithography technology and defeat the joint venture company and dominate the lithography machine market!

Zhou Shuo couldn't help but smile when he looked at Tsuruda Qing, and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. This is the only place in Nikon's plan. Fanhan Group can be said to have put up a very obvious pocket and waited for them to get into it.

As long as people with slightly normal IQs will never doubt that these difficulties are directed and acted by Chinese people. If you want to win the trust and Nikon, you must pay the price of Fanhan Group.
Chapter completed!