It was not until the fifteenth day of the first lunar month that Zhou Shuo rode back to Wuxi.

After half a month of intense negotiations, the joint venture agreement between Fanhan Group and Nikon has been basically completed. According to the framework concluded by Zhou Shuo and Hetian, although the shareholding ratio was finally set to 49%, Fanhan Group's unexpected strong trump card also forced Nikon to pay a huge price.

Nikon's only production line for 0.35 micron process lithography machines is currently placed under the joint venture company. In addition, there is a research and development project team for 0.25 micron lithography machines and the entire operation team of Nikon lithography machines.

Nikon wants to use its accumulated technical advantages to suppress the shares of Fanhan Group. Unfortunately, the complete set of production technology they provided to Huajing before has already leaked its bottom. If you want to use some basic technology to fool people, it is not convincing at all. Nikon can't sell it to Fanhan Group with the technology that has been sold to Huajing, right?

Zhou Shuo also deliberately suppressed the situation, and then he reappeared under the attention of everyone. Nikon, who had been looking forward to it for a long time, even prepared a welcome ceremony for him.

Of course, it is not so much to welcome him back to Huajing, but rather to say that the Japanese used a trick to force him back.

Because this welcome ceremony is also a signing ceremony for the joint venture. Although Zhou Shuo must be present for this important ceremony, since the Japanese have set a date, it is not easy to let other pigeons go. In this small detail, Zhou Shuo had no intention of competing with them.

"Minister Shiraishi, oh no, I'm going to call you Manager Shiraishi from today." Zhou Shuo stretched out his hand with a smile and said to Shiraishi Morina.

"The changes in this world are always caught off guard. I didn't expect that Zhou Sang would become my boss." Shiraishi Morina shook her head slightly, sighing at the impermanence of the world.

Zhou Shuo blinked and laughed: "Don't worry, Manager Bai Shi. I asked myself that as a boss, I never treat employees badly."

Shiraishi Morina nodded with a smile and said charmingly: "Then I'll wait for Zhou Sang to give me a raise. Women want to maintain a young appearance, but it's very expensive."

The welcome ceremony and the signing ceremony were integrated. Zhou Shuo and Shiraishi Masalina separated their hands under the flashing flash without a few conversations. Next, the Tsuruda specialist from Nikon Company came up and delivered a passionate speech to this joint venture.

Of course, in order not to stimulate the fragile nerves of Asmay and the Americans, the entire joint venture plan will not be missed to the outside world. This also means that most Nikon stock holders are large institutions and individuals, rather than retail investors in the market. Otherwise, the disclosure of information from listed companies alone will make this plan stop by Americans who are eyeing them.

I think I know that it would be fine if I set up a joint venture with an unknown Chinese company. But if Nikon's entire lithography machine department is injected into it, it is definitely a stolen country. Selling Dad country is much more serious than selling Japan.

So this is also to avoid stimulating the fragile nerves of Americans blockade against China. Although the joint venture plan cannot be considered confidential, it is definitely a very low-key one.

After the end of Tsuruta's speech, Zhou Shuo delivered a speech on behalf of Fanhan Group, looking forward to the bright prospects of the joint venture after monopolizing the lithography machine market in the future.

Then, amid the sparse applause, both sides sat down on both sides of the negotiating table.

Since Mayor Dakong was stabbed by Zhou Shuo a few times, he didn't know whether he was giving up on himself or not feeling upset. At least on the surface, he no longer had any enthusiasm for the joint venture. Fortunately, after experiencing the previous strait, Zhou Shuo just hoped that he would not cause trouble. He didn't expect him to play any role.

This also makes the signing ceremony, which should have attracted much attention and is very low on the official side. Fortunately, both parties to the signing party want to be too flamboyant, and this state is better.

"Mr. Tsuruta. I hope we can have a happy cooperation next." Zhou Shuo opened the Sino-Japanese contract, picked up the two-part contract, said with a smile: "By the way. Minister Shiraishi just complained to me that the salary your company gave her was a little low. As the second shareholder, I would like to make a motion first. Why not sign a contract with Shiraishi and increase her salary by 30%.

Tsuruta glanced at Shiraishi Mori Nao, but this was Zhou Shuo's first request after all. There was no need for him to have any differences between the two parties, so he nodded and said coldly: "No problem. After the joint venture was established, Shiraishi's identity is the president of Nikon's subsidiary. He should sign a new employment agreement."

Zhou Shuo glanced at Shiraishi Morina, smiled slightly, nodded with satisfaction. He pulled out the signature pen on the table, raised his hand and said, "If we have no other problems, I can start signing, right?"

"Of course there is a problem!"

Before Zhou Shuo finished speaking, a shout suddenly came from the door. Fang Jiange appeared at the venue of the signing ceremony at some point.

"Mr. Fang?" Zhou Shuo frowned and asked, "This is a cooperation between Fanhan Group and Nikon. Even if Mr. Fang has 30% of Huajing shares, he is too broad, right?"

Zhou Shuo and Fang Jiange had already broken up, so of course there was nothing to be polite at this time. If Hua Jing hadn't had his shares, he might have had to let the guards drive them away.

Fang Jiange glanced at him lightly and asked toughly: "I would like to ask, Mr. Zhou, will you continue to invest in Huajing after you acquire Nikon shares?"

Zhou Shuo was stunned and nodded, "This is of course. If Huajing wants to maintain its current technological advantages, it must keep up with the international trend. The lithography machine jointly produced by Nikon and Fanhan Group will be the most advanced technology at present. It is obvious that Huajing will continue to invest additionally and enter the 0.25 micron production line."

"Since that's the case, I clearly oppose the joint venture between Fanhan Group and Nikon." Fang Jiange glanced at Hetian, turned back to Zhou Shuo and said: "That's right, from a legal perspective, I don't have the right to object. But Mr. Zhou would better understand that our Mengwu Group will not sit still and wait for death."

Tsuruda specializes in listening to the two people's conversations translated by the translator, and seemed a little confused. He tilted his head to look at Shiraishi Morina and asked strangely: "Minister Shiraishi, what are these two people talking about?"

Shiraishi Morina looked at Fang Jiange with eyes, as if thinking about whether his current performance was really his inner attitude. But Tsuruta's question was not delayed, so she had to bite the bullet and said.

"This Fang Sang is Zhou Sang's partner in Huajing, and is a local tyrant with great strength in Wuxi. He played a very important role in the acquisition of Huajing by Fanhan Group and the acquisition of Huajing by Nikon 0.5 micron lithography machine."

Shiraishi Mali Nai carefully said, "But the same is true, Fang Sang also has a common disadvantage of Chinese people, that is, shortsightedness. Before, he had a great conflict with Zhou Sang about translating and proofreading Nikon lithography machine materials. In Fang Sang's view, Hua Jing invested so much effort to test lithography machine materials, which is a very unnecessary move. The acquisition of nano-grating technology is even more of a wedding dress for Fanhan Group..."

"Oh, I've heard of this." Tsuruda's specialist suddenly realized and interrupted: "Later, the Panhan Group forced him to mobilize forces from all over the country to complete the data appraisal contract in one month. It was signed by him and you before Zhou Sang's reaction."

Shiraishi Morina nodded affirmatively and chuckled: "Yes, that supplementary agreement was signed by Fang Sang. His opinion actually wants some practical compensation rather than illusory technology. Therefore, he hopes to set up such a barrier and force Zhou Sang to retreat. Only when he gets a refund from Nikon, his interests can be maximized."

"Hmph, the Chinese are so short-sighted." Tsuruda shook his head and smiled contemptuously.

"Yes, since then, there have been cracks in the cooperation between Zhou Sang and Fang Sang." Shiraishi Morina summarized it and then extended it: "It can be seen from this conflict that Fang Sang and Zhou Sang's focus is different. Zhou Sang hopes to hold the upstream industry in his own hands, and Fang Sang does not have an advantage in technology, so he hopes to retain his 30% stake in Huajing."

Behind, Tsuruda Specialist and Shiraishi Morina were whispering, while Zhou Shuo and Fang Jiange were also tense in front.

"Mr. Fang is threatening me?" Zhou Shuo frowned deeply and shook his head: "The joint venture between Fanhan Group and Nikon is also good for Huajing. Once the 0.25 micron lithography machine is successfully developed, the technological advantages it masters will be greater after Huajing's technology is upgraded. The same chip product can be sold at a higher price. Is there anything wrong with it?"

Fang Jiange chuckled and shook his head and said, "Of course there is nothing wrong with Huajing, but it is a big problem for me, Mengwu Group. As far as I know, Fanhan Group has obtained half of the shares in the joint venture, right?"

"To be precise, 49%," Zhou Shuo added.

"Okay, 49%." Fang Jiange nodded, looked at Zhou Shuo tightly and said, "Huajing imported lithography machines from the joint venture, which means that 49% of the profit will return to the hands of Fanhan Group. The remaining half of the cost will be 21% for Fanhan Group, while Mengwu Group will have to bear 30%. What a joke, Mengwu Group has to pay higher costs, but will the shares be constantly compressed by you?"
Chapter completed!