The bespectacled man's introduction lasted for a full hour, but Gao Qiang and the others listened with great interest, still wanting more.

This was like a baptism for them.

To Su Wu's surprise, they were taken to the same office area he had visited once again.

William explained, "To show our sincerity, you can look up some of the technical data on their existing nanoscale lithography machines."

What?

They actually put such important technical data on a computer with internet access?

Isn't this just plain stupid?

Upon hearing this, Su Wu immediately felt a sense of unease.

Isn't this incredibly unprofessional?

What he didn't know was that everything had been rushed, and Hu Zeqing and the others didn't have time to make arrangements.

To prevent Gao Qiang and his team from becoming suspicious, they invited them over immediately after obtaining the nanoscale lithography machine technology.

To be honest, even they themselves hadn't looked at this information carefully.

Su Wu leaned over and glanced at it a few times, immediately confirming that it was genuine information.

He had specifically brushed up on some key parameters of lithography machines for today.

That's great, it's come in handy right now.

He looked at William and the other smiling staff with suspicion and a touch of pity for them.

These people are just putting up with it, afraid he'll spend an extra penny.

Originally, Su Wu had no hope of being able to steal such technology.

He was thinking that if the other party really had this kind of technology, he would spend some money to share it with them.

But he never expected that the other party would be so careless as to leave the information here.

Wouldn't that just benefit him?

He estimated that the information had now been sent to his designated email address.

Another half hour passed, and Gao Qiang and the others left the computer, still wanting more.

William asked with a smile, "Gao, what do you think? Aren't they very professional?"

"It's really professional; the technology here is so advanced," Gao Qiang said sincerely.

William tentatively asked, "So, are you interested in the upcoming collaboration?"

Upon hearing his question, Gao Qiang subconsciously glanced at Su Wu.

Su Wu had already explained this point long ago.

Seeing that Su Wu had no objections, Gao Qiang smiled and said, "Cooperation is certainly possible, but we hope to share all of CAL's mature technologies."

“Well… I think we need to discuss this further,” William said, somewhat embarrassed.

Gao Qiang smiled and shrugged. "Of course. We have an old saying that good things come to those who wait, and we have the patience."

When it comes to business negotiations, things can't be settled overnight.

Next, Gao Qiang's team went to negotiate with the CAL scammers.

Su Wu, however, was too lazy to get involved anymore; he had his own things to do.

As he expected, CAL was just an empty shell, and everything was prepared to lure them into the scheme.

After hacking into their computers, Su Wu discovered that all their data was on a networked computer.

This contains some technical data that CAL once developed, as well as an extremely valuable set of lithography machine technical data.

Don't rush to look, you'll be shocked when you do.

Su Wu discovered that they had actually bought this information from someone else.

This is definitely not cheap.

It seems the other party really went all out to catch this fish.

Unfortunately, all this information has now benefited Su Wu.

Two days later, Gao Qiang returned with the results of the negotiations, somewhat discouraged.

"Boss, these technologies cannot be shared with us; the US has regulations against them."

"What did they say?"

"They said they could provide us with technical guidance and could gradually reveal some of the technology to us indirectly."

"Then is there still a need for us to invest?"

"That's precisely why we're better off investing in this research institution. That way, we become investors and can naturally benefit from the technology they develop."

As he spoke, Gao Qiang became somewhat agitated.

Clearly, he had been brainwashed and was obsessed with bringing back the high technology.

Su Wu smiled and asked him, "So, how do they need our investment?"

"They estimated that developing a 90-nanometer lithography machine would require $1 billion in funding, and they have already secured $300 million in investment. If we..."

Gao Qiang recounted the negotiation process, but his voice grew softer and softer.

He said somewhat embarrassedly, "The amount we invest is related to the ownership and usage rights of the technological achievements, which is very troublesome. After discussion, we found that if we want to obtain the usage rights, we need to invest at least 500 million US dollars, and if we want to enjoy them exclusively, we need to invest 1 billion US dollars."

One billion US dollars is definitely not a small amount.

Ruyang Technology's current total assets are not much higher than that.

This was practically tailor-made for them; it was highly targeted.

Su Wu was shocked to hear this; he hadn't expected the other party to have such a huge appetite.

If it really is 90-nanometer technology, then $1 billion is nothing.

But if it were true, who would go to China to solicit investment? That's simply impossible.

It seems that Ruyang Technology's involvement in such a scam was not accidental, but rather a deliberate act by someone.

At this moment, Su Wu's last question was answered.

At first, he thought Gao Qiang's involvement might just be a coincidence.

But now he feels that someone is specifically targeting Gao Qiang, and also targeting Ruyang Technology Company.

With a firm conviction, Su Wu asked, "What if we only need a production license?"

“Then we would need to invest 100 million US dollars, but that wouldn’t be in our best interest,” Gao Qiang said with a wry smile.

Su Wu nodded and said with a smile, "Then let's sign a letter of intent first. We can show our sincerity by offering them an investment of 5 million US dollars."

5 million US dollars is more than 30 million Dragon Coins, which is quite a generous offer.

Su Wu did this simply to obtain the other party's bank account information, thus completing the final piece of his puzzle.

On the other side.

Upon receiving the news, Hu Zeqing exclaimed, "5 million? Is that how you treat a beggar? I won't sign!"

"Don't get agitated. Offering $5 million for just a letter of intent is already very generous. It shows they're interested in this project," Liu Gengshuo said irritably.

"Can't we just invest directly? We could invest 100 million yuan first!" Hu Zeqing roared in exasperation.

Liu Gengshuo rolled his eyes and patiently began to explain.

"Stop joking. How could such a big deal be finalized in one go? I'll gradually put pressure on them, and they'll invest."

Upon hearing this, Hu Zeqing said somewhat dejectedly, "Then let's sign a letter of intent first, but it requires an investment of 10 million US dollars."

Liu Gengshuo shrugged. "Then let's give it a try, but don't scare them away. Why have you become so profit-driven?"

"Nonsense, I'm practically begging for food in America, how can I not be anxious? I've already invested over 200 million Dragon Coins in your scam!" Hu Zeqing retorted.