Wu Changfeng stayed in the Netherlands for another two weeks. He registered an offshore company through Edward.
Ultimately, all unfavorable factors in the agreement were completely eliminated.
This seemed incredible to Philips.
They could never understand why Wu Changfeng was so fixated on this point.
Although the two sides are on different sides, it doesn't have to be this serious, does it?
Philips didn't think much of it, since ASML, although it had escaped the brink of bankruptcy, was still not making a profit.
Even ASM felt cheated by Philips.
At this point, if someone invests money, they are naturally happy to offer shares in exchange.
Meanwhile, Wu Changfeng signed the contract with ASML.
It is not the parent company formed by Philips and ASM.
Neither of them cares about this.
As long as Wu Changfeng knew, it wouldn't be long before, as computers became more widespread and ASML's valuation began to climb, Philips and ASM would take the opportunity to cash out and leave, completely severing ties with ASML.
After that, ASML was once again troubled by funding problems, and thus began its client investment program.
Wu Changfeng intervened early to avoid competing for shares with large companies like Samsung.
It's safe to say that the five hundred million US dollars was well spent!
After signing the agreement, Wu Changfeng did not linger and went straight back to China with the willow branches.
After returning to China, he first spent a few days at home with Lin Xiaoru.
With some time still remaining before her due date, Wu Changfeng returned to work.
At the same time, Mayor Cui of Jiangcheng also personally came to Qimingxing.
The fact that no prior notice was given surprised Wu Changfeng.
It's not that I don't have time to receive him, but Mayor Cui is usually notified in advance when he arrives!
Mayor Cui sat in his office, staring intently at Wu Changfeng, as if trying to discern something.
Wu Changfeng asked somewhat awkwardly, "Mayor Cui, what brings you here today..."
Mayor Cui took a deep breath and said slowly, "I heard you just came back from abroad?"
Wu Changfeng nodded in agreement; everyone knew about this, and there was nothing to hide.
Mayor Cui continued, "What was the foreign exchange used for? Was it for something big? I'm a little worried."
Wu Changfeng smiled and said, "There's nothing major going on."
"No?" Mayor Cui's eyes widened. "Five hundred million! In US dollars! All that money has been spent?"
"Yes."
"Well, we should at least do something about it, right?" Mayor Cui paused for a moment and said, "Of course, this money is all yours, and I have no right to interfere, but with such a large sum of money being used, there should be some kind of impact, right?"
Wu Changfeng stroked his chin: "Could it be that a high-ranking official from the province sent you?"
Mayor Cui waved his hand: "Regardless of who sent me, are you in for a surprise?"
Wu Changfeng sighed. There was no surprise at all!
He brought back a lithography machine from the Netherlands, but it hasn't arrived yet. To most people, this would be considered a waste of time.
After all, it will take some time before personal computers become widely available.
It's practically a piece of equipment that won't generate any value.
You have to understand, in this era, on this fertile land of mainland China, there are just too many ways to make money!
Mayor Cui, seeing Wu Changfeng's expression, suddenly screamed, "You didn't go out gambling, did you?"
Wu Changfeng shook his head: "No way! I don't like that kind of thing."
Wu Changfeng then recounted his trip to the Netherlands.
After speaking for nearly half an hour, Mayor Cui fell silent.
There was a long silence.
Mayor Cui took a drag of his cigarette, looking at Wu Changfeng.
His lips twitched.
He said, "You mean you spent 500 million to get a lithography machine that won't make money at this stage and will require further investment?"
Wu Changfeng nodded.
Mayor Cui sighed, "What a fool! If you had converted that 500 million US dollars into RMB, there would have been so many good things to do on the mainland!"
“I can even give you pointers, like on acquiring land and building houses; this thing is very likely to take off.”
Wu Changfeng smiled wryly. Even without Mayor Cui saying it, he knew that in the next few decades, the real estate market would be a huge reservoir.
Once you get in, you're guaranteed to make a fortune.
But what's the point?
Real estate is simply a matter of internal capital circulation.
Wu Changfeng is a man who values his career; he is determined to succeed in the fields of chips and lithography machines!
Wu Changfeng said, "Sir, I know what I'm doing. ASML might make a profit, but I definitely won't lose out. Time will tell."
“My God…” Mayor Cui said with some self-reproach, “I haven’t paid enough attention to you. You’ve gone down the wrong path without me even noticing. What can a lithography machine do? Investing in it now is a mistake.”
"Can't you wait for the semiconductor industry to develop before you enter the market?"
Wu Changfeng shook his head: "Then it will be too late."
In the previous life, many people thought the same way.
It's better to buy than to make. If something is available abroad, we can just buy it directly.
When the country was being held hostage, we realized that foreigners were really ruthless towards mainland China!
Various embargoes are a real headache.
Wu Changfeng was merely laying the groundwork for the future at this particular juncture.
Mayor Cui waved his hand and said, "Alright, the money's already spent, what else can I say? I'll just report the facts to the provincial leaders."
Wu Changfeng was helpless. He was on the provincial leaders' watch list, and his every move was being watched. He really had no other choice.
After seeing Mayor Cui off, Wu Changfeng returned to his office and finished up the work he had missed.
At the same time, he called Huo Jiaqi and asked him to hurry up and notify the college students who had agreed to come to Qimingxing to start preparing to welcome the lithography machine.
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