Siheyuan: A warm home with wife and children

The most expensive one, with three courtyards and three entrances and seven rooms, is only worth 500,000.

For Li Aimin now, it's really nothing.

You can easily raise two or three million by simply taking some money from anywhere.

"Don't let the research get in the way."

"Don't worry, brother-in-law. The money will be used up little by little, it won't all disappear at once."

Seeing him lounging with his legs crossed, looking so nonchalant, Li's father said irritably, "Speak properly, look at the way you are."

Li Aimin shrank back and put his feet off the coffee table.

Taking this opportunity, Yang Jianguo inquired about Li Aiguo's recent situation.

It's hard to say whether he's mature and steady or just has a lot on his mind and is suppressing his feelings.

We've seen each other less often in the last two years, and we've even talked less.

However, she performs exceptionally well at work.

In the past two years, Yang Jianguo has seen his name in reports many times.

Under his leadership, the factory has now become a landmark in the region.

It's brought up at every meeting, big or small.

Li Aiguo's reputation within the system is also growing day by day.

But his behavior is making his family very worried!

"Aiguo, you need to relax a bit and not always be so tense."

"Even a spring needs to be relaxed to a certain extent, don't you think?"

Yingzi's father wanted to comfort her, but he was unwilling to open up to anyone.

He doesn't say anything, he just keeps quiet, and I can't find a way to comfort him.

Just like now, Yingzi's father and Yang Jianguo talked for a long time, but he didn't say a word.

The only response after half a day was probably a shy smile and a simple "Mm."

"Alright, all of you, stop talking," Li Aimin said impatiently. "They're not teenagers."

"A man in his forties, what doesn't he understand? Saying too much will only annoy him; let him figure it out himself."

Yang Jianguo shook his head with a wry smile, while Yingzi's father silently smoked.

Aimin is absolutely right. He's over forty years old; he doesn't need anyone else to say that.

He understands the big principles as well as anyone else; the question is whether he can understand them and whether he is willing to understand them.

He couldn't figure it out himself, and outsiders could talk themselves hoarse trying to explain it.

It's all for nothing!

"The dumplings are ready." The wives brought in steaming hot dumplings, and the conversation ended there.

On Lunar New Year's Eve, dumplings are always a must.

Later, there will be plenty of New Year's greetings and red envelopes from elders.

This year's key figure has become Runye.

No one was as popular in the family as she was. First, Yingzi's parents took out the red envelopes they had prepared in advance.

Then came the gifts that Li Aiguo and his wife had prepared in advance for her and Zhiyuan.

A pair of couple's watches from the Shanghai brand.

When it was Li Aimin's turn, everyone guessed that he would make a big move.

But to everyone's surprise, he bought a car for Zhiyuan.

Li Aimin casually placed the car keys on the table and said, "This car is yours. Whether you use it or not is up to you."

"If you're not in Beijing, keep it for your parents."

Before the family could speak, Li Aimin interjected, "I'm not taking anything back after I send it out. You can arrange it however you like."

Anyway, don't make me take it back, or I'll lose face.

Seeing his self-righteous and shameless attitude, Yingzi and the others were at a loss for words, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

But the look in her eyes as she gazed at Yang Zhiyuan carried a hint of worry.

This child has been stubborn since he was little; once he's made up his mind, nothing can change it.

But if he doesn't want to, no one can force him.

If it weren't for his stubborn nature, would Yingzi have let him wait until now to bring his girlfriend home?

If we had arranged blind dates for him earlier, his child would be old enough to run errands.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Zhiyuan bent down, picked up the keys from the table, and put them in his pocket.

"Thank you, Uncle. I'll take the car," Yang Zhiyuan said with a smile.

Seeing that he had taken the keys, everyone secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Even though everyone present was an elder, I was genuinely worried that he would be stubborn and refuse to accept the gift, which would create an awkward situation.

"Alright, we've eaten the dumplings, it's getting late, we should go." Yang Jianguo stood up, glanced at his watch, and said, "Mom and Dad need to rest!"

“Perfect timing, I’ll go down and show you where the car is.” Li Aimin grabbed his handbag, stuffed it under his arm, and headed out with his wife and child.

Li Aiguo, on the other hand, stayed, saying he would sleep at home that night.

When they were leaving, everyone looked at Yu Haitang with somewhat strange eyes.

Although it was well concealed, emotions cannot lie.

This turned Yu Haitang's initially good mood into a gloomy one...

After tidying up, Yu Haitang went back to her room.

There are plenty of places for them to live in a three-bedroom, one-living-room house.

But she went inside and lay down on the bed.

Thinking of those looks, she tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.

It's not her fault that Li Aiguo turned out this way.

She's done everything for this family, giving up her career and opportunities in Beijing. What more do you want from her?!

If you, Li Aiguo, are so capable, you shouldn't have married me in the first place.

In this state, you can't get a word out of him even if you hit him three times.

You're always acting all gloomy, who are you trying to fool?!

Chapter 552 The Semiconductor Storm, The Rise of the Tortoise Revenge Alliance

Disputes within a small family only affect two or three people.

Small disputes within families can indeed impact the global situation.

In the early 1980s, when it came to leaders in semiconductor technology, the Eagle Group was undoubtedly the top dog.

The development of semiconductor technology in any country cannot avoid copying...

Well, let's learn from the experience of the big brother (referring to a mobile phone).

The Japanese were the same; major corporations such as Toshiba, Hitachi, and NEC began to learn from the big brother, the mobile phone company.

At that time, semiconductor technology was a key area of ​​support for the U.S. military, and they were very wary of the Japanese.

When a young man comes to learn a skill, we can't just give him our heartfelt money.

In this way, we can share our technology from the 1960s with them.

Regarding the price, it can be slightly cheaper.

I should still look after my own little brother...

Then, the Japanese spent a lot of money and sent out their most advanced personnel.

Learning outdated technology from over twenty years ago, and then having to ask on the old mobile phone, "How is it? Isn't it very helpful?"

He gritted his teeth and swallowed his anger, forcing a fawning smile to pledge his loyalty to his boss.

"Big brother is so good to me, I like big brother the most. From now on, I'm big brother's dog. Whoever big brother tells me to bite, I'll bite. Let me eat more... and learn more!"

The older brother smiled broadly and said, "Great! As long as you behave, you'll be able to learn it in a few decades."

If that were all, it wouldn't be so bad, but the big brother also forcibly interfered with the market.

During the cooperation process, regardless of who negotiated the order, the mobile phone company always had to take a bite first.

The fattest of the big brothers eats first, then the rest of the little brothers...

Sigh, good dog, eat some more.

Being able to eat what the master leaves behind is already an immense favor.

……

He had suffered a lot of anger at the Eagle family's house, but had nowhere to vent it and dared not vent it.

Toshiba and Hitachi could only swallow their anger and return to their home countries.

Outside, we're treated like servants, but at home, we're treated like emperors.

They seize upon the government and launch into a tirade of abuse, claiming that it's all their incompetence that has led to the current situation.

I want to make money, I want skills, I don't want to fawn over others.

The government realized that its own de facto ruler was angry.

This is our big spender! If he gets angry and refuses to pay, our whole family will be finished!

How to do?

The government came up with a plan, and I acted as guarantor, uniting the strongest companies in Japan at the time to form the "Turtle Revenge Alliance."

Toshiba, Hitachi, NEC, Fujitsu, and Mitsubishi jointly formed the VLSI (Very Large Scale Integration) Technology Research Institute.

Break down corporate barriers, share and integrate resources, and jointly conduct research and innovation in the semiconductor field.

Their combined coverage extends across the entire industry chain, from technology to production, forming a perfect closed loop.

Under the government's leadership, resources such as assets and research talent from across the country were integrated and handed over to VLSI's "Turtle Revenge Alliance."

In the crucial field of lithography machines, Nikon, which already dominated the international market, naturally took on this task without hesitation.

Nikon was initially a little worried, saying, "I only know how to manufacture lenses, I don't know anything about this semiconductor stuff you guys are doing!"

Five companies surrounded Nikon, their gloomy faces breaking into smiles. "Yoshi, good lenses need lithography! Nikon-san... you're the one."

Nikon felt a little aggrieved upon hearing this, thinking, "This is such a big deal, you need to give me time to prepare."

There's no such thing as forced sex...

Seeing that Nikon seemed unsure of itself, NEC couldn't help but laugh.

Those people in Silicon Valley love to borrow ideas, right? If we're going to learn, we should learn the essence.

Learning from others is a good thing, little brother, don't worry.

Here, I happen to have a few GCA lithography machines here. Taking them back is definitely not an option.

Bring your people over, and I'll open it up and show it to you...

Upon hearing this, Nikon felt confident.

Who would refuse a freebie? Besides, it would be a shame not to take advantage of such a great opportunity.

So, the younger Nissan took the best people to his older brother's house.

I stayed at NEC for several months at a time, and when I left, I had to haul away all the insights I had gained.

Then came Nikon's first commercially available stepper lithography machine, the SR-1.

The Japanese saw that their big spenders were all ready.