Chapter 488: Aunty, I Dont Want to Struggle Anymore

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The three of them entered the private room. The table was filled with a dazzling array of dishes.

Shen Shuyi and Liang Ruoxu exchanged glances.

The dishes on the table were all famous Yanjing-flavored dishes.

From this, it was obvious that Lin Yi paid attention to detail.

In truth, I came to Zhonghai this time for a meeting and also came to visit Little Mi. I didnt expect to b.u.mp into the two of you together. Ive made you spend so much of your money today.

What kind of expense is this? Obviously, we can eat at our own restaurant whenever we please. Lin Yi said.

In the future, when Auntie comes for any business trips, stay here. Ill reserve a presidential suite for you alone. Only you can stay there.

You dont have to be so polite. I dont come to Zhonghai often. Besides, Little Mi has a house here. I can stay at her place.

Liang Ruoxu rolled his eyes at Lin Yi, feeling a little smug.

His flattery had failed, right?

My mother wouldnt fall for that.

Okay you can stay at her place. Ill just go home.

Um

The atmosphere in the private room was a little strange. Shen Shuyi sized up her daughter and felt that things were not that simple.

He had only been in Zhonghai for two months, but their relations.h.i.+p had already developed to this extent?

Could it be that they knew each other from the beginning?

Did what should have happened already happen?

Would he give her a grandson in advance?

In the entire Huaxia, there were few women who could compare to Shen Shuyi in terms of status.

Even so, she still retained the characteristics of an ordinary woman.

Gossip, paranoia, and conjecture.

With just one sentence, Lin Yi made her imagine an 80-episode modern drama.

Therefore, in some ways, Shen Shuyi was no different from any other ordinary mother.

Lin Yi, what nonsense are you spouting? Liang Ruoxu pouted.

Dont ruin my reputation. I, Liang Ruoxu, am not that kind of person.

I just said that she can stay at your house. I didnt say anything wrong. How did it ruin your reputation? Cant I go back home myself? Youre too domineering.

Alright, alright, stop arguing, Shen Shuyi said.

Youre already an adult. Why cant you keep your cool?

Usually, Liang Ruoxu was not like this. With Shen Shuyi around, she could not control her little girl side.

Lil Yi, I heard that youre developing a photolithography machine. Shen Shuyi asked while eating.

Yeah. Lin Yi nodded and didnt hide anything.

This kind of thing could be discussed openly.

Did you encounter any difficulties, such as funds? I can invest in you.

Theres no need, Auntie. Im quite rich in this aspect. Its enough for the time being.

The photolithography machine was truly a bottomless pit. Investing 200 to 300 million was useless and would not immediately produce results. Lin Yi didnt lack that bit of money, so she didnt have to invest.

Although I dont know much about the technology field, I know that photolithography machines are not something that can be completed on willpower alone. When you need money one day, just tell Auntie. If its too much, I might not be able to provide it, but tens of billions wont be a problem.

Puff!

Lin Yi almost spat out a mouthful of blood.

Tens of billions wasnt considered a lot?

Thats all I have, okay?!

Auntie, youre being too low-key!

Auntie, Lin Yi said seriously.

Whats wrong?

I dont want to fight anymore.

Did you encounter some difficulties? Tell Auntie.

Shen Shuyi leaned back in her chair and straightened her back. If she was not from a prestigious family, she would not have such a proper sitting posture.

Recently, Boss Shens research has encountered a problem. It requires a four-nanometer EUV light source, and only Cymer can produce this kind of thing. Does Auntie have any connections in this area?

Cymer

Shen Shuyi muttered, Cymer is the top light source manufacturer in the world, and its a Meiguon company. Now that the relations.h.i.+p between the two countries is so strained, it is very difficult to buy a four-nanometer light source from them.

Lin Yi nodded. A few days ago, Director Shen looked for someone from Cymers Zhonghai Department to talk about this, but it didnt work out. They didnt buy it.

You cant talk directly to Cymers people. Cymers majority shareholder is Intel. Theyre the real deal.

Intel?

Lin Yis eyes lit up as if he had thought of a solution.

However, he could not guarantee that he could successfully resolve this matter, but at the very least, he had to try his best.

In addition, you caused such a huge commotion a few days ago. I reckon that some companies in Meiguo have already blacklisted you, so this matter will be even more difficult to handle, Shen Shuyi said.

But you cant do proceed without a 4-nanometer light source.

We can develop it ourselves, but it will take a long time. We cant afford to wait.

I have an idea. Listen to it and see if itll work, Liang Ruoxu said.

Tell me.

Its the same old trick. I can give an order to customs and have them seize Intels goods so that they can sell them to us.

Youre still too young and naive. Shen Shuyi said.

Computer chips and medicine are different. Although imported medicine is important, we can still find imperfect subst.i.tutes. Chips are different. Chips are something that can determine the fate of the country. If you dare to detain Intels chip for a day, our family will be at risk of being ousted. This plan is not feasible.

It will be too difficult. Theyre not short of money, and they dont have to worry about sales. There wont even be room for negotiation.

You cant say that. We still have a slight chance.

Lin Yis words attracted the mother and daughters attention.

Even someone as smart as Shen Shuyi couldnt understand what opportunity Lin Yi was talking about.

Little Yi, let me remind you. Minor tricks and schemes can only be used when both parties are evenly matched or the difference between the two sides is not that big. Otherwise, they will be useless, Shen Shuyi said.

Its like a dimensional attack in Trisolaris. Those financial unicorns wont even bother negotiating with you.

Just like how you poached Director Shen back then. If Microsoft knew about this in advance, you might not have been able to bring him back.

Lin Yi smiled. I understand what youre saying, Auntie, so I dont plan to play tricks on them this time. I want to fight for real.

Really?

This time, the mother and daughter were even more confused. With his current ability, he probably didnt have the ability to go against a company like Intel.

If you want to pull them to the same table to negotiate, you need to have something to balance things out. Shen Shuyi looked at Lin Yi.

But I dont think you have such a trump card.

Auntie, youre wrong. I do have a trump card. Its useless to others, but it might be useful to Intel.

What exactly are you talking about?

Chip 2.0 technology!