At all costs?
Ma Guoliang was slightly surprised.
At Chen Dong's level, what kind of talent would someone be to be so highly regarded by him?
If Chen Dong hadn't said "at all costs," Ma Guoliang wouldn't be under so much pressure; now, on the contrary, he feels even more pressure.
If he couldn't fulfill Chen Dong's instructions, he didn't know how he would face Chen Dong in the future.
It's worth noting that Chen Dong gave him 1% of the car company's shares.
Based on cash value, this 1% stake is worth 200 million RMB.
Of course, this is based on current asset calculations. There are many ways to assess a company's assets, and assets are only one of them.
Land, a company's goodwill, market share, profitability, and so on are all important factors in measuring a company's market value.
Moreover, with a complete set of automobile manufacturing technology and China's huge population market, this company is worth at least hundreds of billions of yuan, according to Ma Guoliang's own calculations.
In other words, Chen Dongbai gave him 1 billion RMB.
Ma Guoliang has always kept this kindness in his heart, and it is the greatest motivation for him to do his best.
“Mr. Chen, I will try to find this person’s detailed information. However, given his current status as an entrepreneur, I’m not confident in persuading him to join the group.”
"It all depends on human effort."
Chen Dong smiled upon hearing this, appearing quite confident: "Everyone has their own price tag. Some people like money, some like fame, some like power, and some like beautiful women."
"Let you gather as much information about him as possible, so that you can tailor your approach accordingly and use what appeals to him most to win him over."
"Understood, boss!"
Ma Guoliang called Chen Dong "Boss" again.
Rather than saying he still works at HSBC, it's more accurate to say that Ma Guoliang is using HSBC as a stepping stone to do things for Chen Dong.
When it comes to intelligence gathering capabilities, banks are second only to intelligence agencies in various countries.
Banks are commercial institutions, not charities. When it comes to maximizing profits without any investment, banks are the prime example.
Also, don't underestimate the complexity of banks.
Look around you at the people and things around you. In order to attract high-end customers, banks would like to investigate the customer's ancestors for eighteen generations, and then try every means to get you to deposit your money in the bank.
As for ordinary people, they are naturally not fortunate enough to enjoy these things.
Banks also won't focus their efforts on ordinary people.
Therefore, having a bank investigate the background, interests, hobbies, and other information of a high-end individual is a tailor-made process for them, and it can be said to be a natural outcome.
After saying that, Chen Dong looked at Xiang Huaqiang and said, "President Xiang, after Manager Ma finishes his investigation, please have your people investigate the other party's situation through various channels in Taiwan Province. The more detailed the investigation, the better. This person is very important to me."
Xiang Huaqiang nodded. This was the first time Chen Dong had given him such a serious order, and he couldn't help but be curious about the other party's identity.
He glanced at Ma Guoliang and the others, then at Chen Dong, and then said with a smile.
“Boss, there’s no need to be so serious. With your abilities, getting this guy named Lin Benjian to work for you is a piece of cake.”
"Alright, you don't need to flatter me. I know my own limitations."
Chen Dong chuckled and cursed, then thought for a moment and decided to tell the two of them the truth, lest they offend them during the negotiations.
"So that's how it is..."
By age, Hayashi Honma, born in 1942, is now 52 years old.
At this age, many available options have already been eliminated.
After listening, the group suddenly understood.
No wonder even Chen Dong found it difficult to deal with.
When Ma Guoliang first heard about Lin Benjian's position as general manager, he thought that Lin Benjian had some extraordinary talent in business. However, to his surprise, Lin Benjian was actually a scientist.
If we use the old methods, we might not be able to persuade someone like that.
In another world, Lin Benjian is known as the "father of immersive lithography," especially for his dedication to his scientific work, which he maintained for four or five years without fail.
He did not show the desires a man should have when it comes to money and women.
Otherwise, given his achievements and status, receiving TSMC stock options would have been a piece of cake.
However, Lin Benjian's name does not appear in TSMC's shareholding structure.
If it's not for money, not for women, then all that's left is fame and fortune.
Perhaps we should start from this point, giving him a platform to showcase himself, as well as ample research and development funding. If he achieves results, we can name the product after him, giving him all the superficial benefits he deserves.
As for patented technology, the truly beneficial aspects belong to the company on a small scale, and to the nation on a larger scale.
The West's attempt to strangle China's access to semiconductors will remain a pipe dream.
Ma Guoliang knew Chen Dong and had started planning for the semiconductor industry several years ago, but progress had been slow.
In particular, some advanced instruments and equipment are restricted due to the COCOM Treaty's restricted list, preventing the sale of high-tech products to China.
However, what Ma Guoliang couldn't understand was why Chen Dong was going to such lengths to help China.
Is it rumored that Chen Dong is the son of a high-ranking official in China, or that he simply represents the Chinese government, and that he is a businessman on the surface but is actually the government's representative on the outside?
Ma Guoliang's thinking is not without reason.
To take a recent example, the oil well that was auctioned off in Dubai six months ago did not ultimately benefit Chen Dong himself, but was sold to China at a relatively low price.
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