Chapter 415 Elite Symposium
"No matter what, it's always better to be cautious. In fact, we are keeping a close eye on all key personnel returning from abroad, including your research assistant Cui Ying. But you can rest assured about Cui Ying. There is absolutely no problem with her."
Xu You didn't expect that even the scientific research assistant beside him had been secretly watched.
"It seems that the overseas talent return plan also has certain risks."
"This risk is unavoidable, and overall the benefits definitely outweigh the disadvantages. Let me tell you something you may not believe, the enemies around us are far more numerous than you think. If you think about it carefully, you should be able to figure it out."
Xu You frowned and recalled some things that happened in the past, and then he suddenly realized.
"Damn it...they actually did such a despicable thing!"
"We are already investigating. Sooner or later, they will be rooted out. This method of disintegration from within is their usual tactic. You must be extra careful. In their eyes, you are already a dangerous person."
"Don't worry, I usually go between the staff quarters and the laboratory, so it's safe. Whenever I go out, I will definitely say hello."
After hanging up the phone, Xu You thought about his own safety.
Xu You thought about it from another perspective. If he were a leader on the other side of the ocean, he would definitely feel a strong sense of urgency about the emergence of such a young person with strong scientific research capabilities abroad.
In fact, you will not feel relieved until this person disappears completely.
"No, safety issues still need to be taken more seriously."
Xu You is always in a safe environment and is often surrounded by multiple bodyguards to protect him.
Even so, Xu You did not think that such security work was absolutely foolproof.
Xu You can completely rely on his own abilities to raise his security level to a higher level.
Thinking of this, Xu You began to spend some time studying various security systems.
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After busy work, you always need some time to relax.
Xu You organized a few good friends to come to his home for a small gathering.
"We agreed to get together once a month. It's been almost half a year and we're finally together again," said Xu You.
"Actually, once every six months is good. I can only go back home once a year during the Chinese New Year. If I'm busy during the Chinese New Year, I may not even be able to go home."
Xu You has experienced several times that he could not go home for the New Year.
For those of them who are engaged in important scientific research, going home for the New Year is not something that can be taken for granted.
To this gathering, in addition to the previous group of six, Xu You also called his research assistant Cui Ying.
After spending so much time together, Cui Ying has completely gained Xu You's trust.
Cui Ying also knew many secrets around Xu You.
Another reason for inviting Cui Ying was that, apart from Lu Zhiyao, the cooking skills of the others were really not that good.
Xu You was reluctant to let Lu Zhiyao take charge of the kitchen alone, and Cui Ying, who had rich life experience, could help Lu Zhiyao relieve a lot of pressure.
After the meal was ready, the seven of them sat at the table and ate and chatted together.
"Fortunately, Master Yaoyao and Teacher Cui are here, otherwise it would be really difficult for us to have meals." Lin Shi said with a smile.
After the experience of the last meal, Xu You decisively gave up the plan of "one person cooking one dish" this time and strictly restricted Lou Song from entering the kitchen.
Lou Song was indeed the kind of person who had a strong addiction to cooking and was eager to try to cook a dish, but under Xu You's insistence, he was pulled by Xu You to discuss math problems together.
While eating, Xu You suggested:
" Let's talk about some of the new things we've encountered recently. Don't talk about things that need to be kept secret. Talk about things that other people can know."
Someone like Hu Shucheng, who works in the aerospace system, is bound to be exposed to many confidential tasks, some of which even Xu You is not convenient to ask.
Hearing Xu You's proposal, Luo Wenkun took the lead and said:
"Let me tell you something first. This is a big thing, and it will definitely make everyone feel very happy after listening to it."
Luo Wenkun's words immediately attracted everyone's attention.
"Why? Could it be that our EUV lithography machine has already been built?"
Luo Wenkun shook his head and said, "No, it won't be that fast. ASML took the initiative to find us and wanted to sell us an EUV lithography machine."
"They took the initiative to find Fulong Technology? But didn't they participate in the ban before and not sell any products to us?"
"Yes, there was such a ban before. But this ban was not the original intention of ASML. As you know, ASML also hopes to sell their lithography machines. After all, they make money from this. They have no choice but to participate in the ban. Who let a hegemonic country be behind it?"
After taking a sip of juice, Luo Wenkun continued:
"I guess it was the Bald Eagle who gave in. When they found out that the bans were counterproductive, there was no point in implementing them. Only after getting the Bald Eagle's consent did they dare to talk to us about selling EUV lithography machines."
In fact, these prohibitions will kill one thousand enemies but hurt yourself eight hundred.
Western companies do not want to be involved in these bans.
After all, the primary purpose of a business is definitely to make a profit, and no one can resist money.
However, when a powerful force makes these demands, these companies have no choice but to implement them.
"That's great. With the EUV lithography machine, we won't have to worry about producing high-precision chips anymore," said Lin Shi.
But Xu You knew that things would not be that simple.
As Xu You expected, Luo Wenkun continued:
"Don't worry, I haven't finished yet. After receiving their invitation, we decisively rejected the proposal. Moreover, when they clearly stated that they were willing to sell at a discounted price, we still rejected it directly."
"Why is that?"
"If for no other reason, it is to strengthen our determination to develop EUV lithography machines ourselves. One of the main reasons why we have lagged behind so much in the semiconductor field in the past few decades is that we feel that since we can buy them directly and cheaply, why should we bother to research these technologies. It was not until they began to restrict their products that we realized the seriousness of the problem."
