"This is the quotation for each part of the new 0.25 micron process lithography machine after calculations by our Nikon Lithography Machinery subsidiary, as well as the basic price of subsequent services and accessories..."

Although Shiraishi Morina is still at the ministerial level, she has become the president of a subsidiary, and her freedom and status are still higher than her previous ministers.

As the president of the company involved, Shiraishi Morina was rightful to appear in the venue. Even now, the board of directors who decides the lithography machine business must have her attend.

Intel's inspection team members opened the information they were at hand and carefully reviewed the part they were responsible for. The members of the inspection team were both business people and technical personnel, which was to ensure the human resources for the comprehensive investigation and allocation of Nikon. At this time, dividing all the information into several parts can ensure that a general opinion is provided on the spot.

"Mr. Tsuruta, please don't worry. We are negotiating?" Stephen had recovered his face after hearing James' words. The old god said: "Intel will not go back on his word and will not fulfill what he once said. But if Nikon wants to get the order, he must go through a normal evaluation."

Tsuruda is such a shrewd person, and he immediately heard a different taste from Stephen's words. What did James say to him before? In short, it wouldn't be any good news.

So, is there any connection between his current change in attitude and what he heard before?

Tsuruda intuitively believed that Intel must have received some important information, so much so that Stephen's tone changed slightly.

"Of course, if it is a normal evaluation process-" Tsuruta looked at the Intel inspection team members who were carefully reading the information. He nodded with satisfaction: "Nikon can provide this opportunity. After all, Intel is the company we most want to cooperate in in the industry. But we cannot delay indefinitely. Our time is still very precious."

It is true that Nikon can choose to sell lithography machines to other manufacturers, but if you want to completely dominate the lithography machine market, you still have to go through Intel.

It's like no matter how many blockbuster movies Leonardo DiCaprio has starred in, he wants to gain universal recognition from Hollywood, a small golden man is indispensable.

If Nikon wants to become the well-deserved overlord of lithography machines, the fortress of Intel must be captured. Either create another Intel or let Intel bow to them. This is the most difficult challenge on the road to kingdom. Intel in the electronics industry is more important than Oscars for Hollywood.

"Mr. Tsuruda doesn't have to worry. We Americans have always been very efficient."

Stephen laughed and clapped his hands and said to his team members: "Everyone, please read the information in your hands carefully and carefully. I need to get your helpful report as soon as possible."

Not long after, James flipped through the documents in his hand, suddenly pointed to one of them and said: "I have a question about the cost of immersive lithography technology. From the data, we can see that this special photoresist is the key to this technology. If we use this waterproof photoresist, how will the cost increase?"

When Tsuruda heard James' question, he was not angry but excited. The old saying goes, "I think the goods are the buyers." The previous discussion has always been whether Intel wants to purchase Nikon's equipment, but at this point it has become how Intel purchases Nikon's equipment. Isn't this the biggest improvement?

He immediately cheered up and continued to say: "The cost of waterproof photoresist is slightly higher than that of ordinary photoresist. We also have to pay the patent usage fee for a series of patent issues involved in it. So in terms of the final cost, the price of photoresist should rise by about one-third."

Of course this is nonsense. Waterproof photoresist itself is one of the core technologies of Fanhan Group, so it is impossible to hand over the formula to Nikon so easily. The waterproof photoresist produced in China is even lower in cost than the ordinary photoresist produced in Japan. But when Tsuruta talks lies, he doesn't blush his face and doesn't blink at all. He can't tell at all that there is any problem.

"Where is the spin coating, cleaning and configuring the photoresist?" Other members of the group took it and continued to ask: "Does it need to be modified or updated?"

"This is not needed at all!" Tsuruda shook his head seriously: "Our photoresist can be maximized compatible with current equipment..."

Everyone in the inspection team asked questions about the part they were responsible for. Some Tsuruda could answer, while others needed to add to Shiraishi Marina, and only at this time could she reflect her value.

Shiraishi Malina herself also knew that being the director of the lithography machine business department or the president of a subsidiary was already the pinnacle of the workplace for her. There would definitely not be any of her own positions on the board of directors, and the various committees of the shareholders' meeting would not be open to her.

This is the reality of the Japanese workplace. The passage for women to move upward is very narrow. It is difficult for them to climb to the highest peak of the middle level like her. Upwards is an invisible glass ceiling.

And what did she pay for this? It has been the fifteenth year since she joined Nikon at the age of 23. Her most glorious youth in her life has been dedicated to this company. Because she is a so-called strong woman, no man is willing to marry her so far. Some men who have leaned over have a very clear purpose to borrow her from the position, or even make a living.

What is my struggle for over ten years?

On such an important occasion, Shiraishi Morina couldn't help but become stunned.

"President Shiraishi, what is your current annual production capacity?" Stephen suddenly spoke and asked her.

"Huh?" Shiraishi Mori Nai woke up in shock, secretly blaming herself for being stunned at such a critical moment. She didn't have time to think too much and replied: "At present, our annual production capacity should be between 100 and 120 lithography machines. In other words, if Intel wants to rebuild a wafer fab, it will take about eight to ten months to supply."

Shiraishi Morina calmed down for a moment, wondering why she became sentimental? It seemed that after she returned from China, she suddenly realized that there were companies like Fanhan Group in the world. In just two years, she actually grew to the point where she could compete with Nikon.

Perhaps Nikon had a high-spirited era when he first started. But now the only thing left in this company is old and decay. The elderly have controlled an absolute number of senior positions. The reason why Tsuruta, who has an overseas background, has worked so hard to promote the lithography machine market is not without the intention of breaking the current situation...

But in such an environment, Shiraishi Masalina thought that work is no longer a pursuit, but a torture.

For some reason, seeing the tension on the field and the negotiations between Shiraishi Morina was unable to force herself to integrate. Maybe she was really old, so she should have found someone to marry?

...

Shiraishi Morina was wandering around on the most important occasion - that is, to escape the roar. It was not until a sudden sound that completely pulled her attention back.

"In that case, on behalf of Intel, I announced that Intel has decided to purchase 100 lithography machines from Nikon to build a 0.25 micron chip production line."

"Hey?" Shiraishi Malina called out subconsciously.

"Is there any other problem? President Shiraishi." Stephen looked at her curiously and asked.

"Ah, I..." Shiraishi Morina looked left and right, shook her head in panic and said, "I have no problem."

How could she have no problem!

This is a business worth more than one billion US dollars. Why did Intel suddenly turn a 180-degree turn and agree to it?

Shiraishi Morina even felt that she was dreaming, even if she was dreaming, it was too strange! Isn’t my imagination so rich?

"Since there is no problem-" Stephen glanced between her and Tsuruta, nodded and said, "Next, Intel will send a team of lawyers to conduct the next round of negotiations on the entire text of the agreement. Hopefully within one month, we can reach a consensus on all issues."

Tsuruta also encouraged him to maintain his serious expression, and he replied cautiously: "No problem, Nikon will make all preparations for the next negotiations with the highest efficiency..."

Today's negotiations ended here, and it was officially concluded. Shiraishi's Morina watched Intel's inspection team leave, and it was not until this time that she was sure that she was not dreaming.

"Specialized, this-" Shiraishi Morina looked at Tsuruta worriedly, and said, "Are there some Americans in today's negotiations..."

"That's right!" Tsuruta also frowned, puzzled and said: "Why did they change their attitude towards Nikon so quickly? There must be problems here!"

The two of them looked at each other and shook their heads. With their unpoor imagination, they really couldn't imagine what was going on here.

However, just when everyone was confused, Aodo Yongshan suddenly ran into the conference room with panting. He waved a fax with excitement and shouted: "President, the latest news!"

"Asmai announced that it has abandoned the R&D project of the 0.25 micron lithography machine!"

"What?"
Chapter completed!