Chapter 167 Kirin chip comes from Hong Kong Island
Sun Jiangtao nodded: "No problem, I'll call them right away to see when they can come out."
Guo Zongzheng said: "Let them do it as soon as possible."
Sun Jiangtao immediately took out his mobile phone and started making calls.
As mentioned before, Sun Jiangtao is a very knowledgeable person. Although he may not be considered powerful, he is very good at building relationships and has the air of a general at the wine table.
From this, Sun Jiangtao got to know many people in the southern factories, from ordinary workers, technical supervisors, to middle and senior managers, almost everyone has connections.
To simply describe Sun Jiangtao, there are four words - a capable person and a strange person.
After making a few calls, Sun Jiangtao said, "Mr. Guo, two people will be here soon."
Guo Zongzheng nodded.
After a while, the two men came over.
One is named Zhang Wansheng and the other is named Dong Liguo.
Both of them are directors of technology-related departments, so they can be considered middle-level.
Guo Zongzheng has no need to hide his identity. His photos are everywhere in online media.
Besides, although Guo Zongzheng's Daowan accent is not strong, he still has a slight accent, which can be heard in Guangwan City.
The two of them were actually hesitant, but when Sun Jiangtao took out the two pieces, they laughed and had no worries.
Guo Zongzheng asked: "What model are you assembling now?"
Zhang Wansheng said with a smile: "Except for a small amount of MATE20, is it P30?"
This did not surprise Guo Zongzheng, so he asked again: "Are you busy now?"
"Busy, really busy. Sometimes we have to leave the production line."
Dong Liguo also said: "Yes, a lot of new people were hired yesterday. I stayed on the production line all day yesterday. Watching them work, I almost vomited from exhaustion."
Guo Zongzheng looked solemn when he heard this.
"Are you recruiting workers again?"
"Yes, I was recruiting before, but it's not as strong as it has been recently. Over a hundred people have to come to the factory every day these two days. To be honest, there are too many chores."
The southern factory has increased its recruitment efforts, which is an unusual signal. It shows that there is no problem with the supply of parts and components, at least in the short term, and it will not affect the release of production capacity.
This has nothing to do with the Red Sea Group, but Guo Zongzheng is not in a good mood.
Guo Zongzheng asked again: "Is there any problem with the supply of parts?"
Zhang Wansheng and Dong Liguo looked at each other and nodded together.
"There's no problem, there's enough for now."
"The production capacity is almost full now."
Guo Zongzheng asked again: "What about the processor chip? How is the inventory of Kirin 990+?"
Zhang Wansheng thought for a while and said: "There should be no problem with Kirin 990+, right?"
Dong Liguo said: "I was nervous before, but I got a batch of goods two days ago, and now I have enough."
Guo Zongzheng was startled: "The goods arrived two days ago? How much was shipped? Where did it come from?"
Dong Liguo replied: "There are about 700,000 to 800,000 chips. As for where they come from, I don't know. Maybe only the senior officials in the factory know."
Zhang Wansheng said: "I don't think the higher-ups in the factory know much about this, but I talked to the delivery drivers and they came from the port yard."
Guo Zongzheng's expression changed: "Port cargo yard? Which port?"
"It's Guangshen Bay Port."
Upon hearing this, Guo Zongzheng fell into deep thought.
This piece of information is crucial.
"In other words, this batch of Kirin 990+ was shipped from Hong Kong Island."
Sun Jiangtao couldn't help but said: "Why go through Hong Kong Island? If you are coming from overseas, you can go through other ports in Guangdong Province. If you go through Hong Kong Island, won't there be one more checkpoint?"
Guo Zongzheng glanced at Sun Jiangtao.
Sun Jiangtao laughed: "Mr. Guo, I'm sorry, I'm just talking nonsense."
Guo Zongzheng was speechless, and Sun Jiangtao's words further reminded him.
If Huayao's Kirin 990+ is manufactured and shipped from overseas, it must first be shipped to Hong Kong Island by sea, and then transported by land to Guangwan City. This route is not impossible, but it is indeed very cumbersome and requires two checkpoints.
The first one is Hong Kong Island, and the second one is the mainland.
Why does Huayao go to so much trouble?
The first possibility is to cover up and prevent people from knowing where the chip supplier is.
The second option might be interesting.
"Are the chips produced on Hong Kong Island?"
Guo Zongzheng murmured, but immediately rejected the idea.
how can that be possible?
Hong Kong Island has always been engaged in real estate and finance. When did it engage in technology manufacturing?
This is like asking a driver to make shrimp dumpling noodles. It’s not that you can’t do it, the key is that you can’t do it well!
If it's something else, forget it. Hong Kong Island can get by with it, but this is chip manufacturing. Mainland manufacturing companies can't do it, let alone Hong Kong Island.
Therefore, Li Guo Zongzheng still feels that the Kirin 990+ comes from overseas.
Guo Zongzheng asked: "Which company do you think makes the current Kirin chip? Is there any relevant news? You can also make your own guesses."
Zhang Wansheng said: "Could it be from the island bay?"
Dong Liguo was amused: "Is it Island Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.? That's impossible. Now Island Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is eager to cut ties with us, Huayao, so how can we still manufacture chips?"
Guo Zongzheng waved his hand: "It can't be Island Semiconductor."
Red Sea Group and Island Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. have always had close contacts, and both parties know everything about the matter.
Putting aside whether Dao Seki dares to violate the will of the lighthouse country on the other side, even if Dao Seki dares, I'm afraid he won't.
After all, Daowan companies have always looked down upon mainland technology companies. If something like this happens, it would be good if they don’t take a few steps.
Not only is it impossible for Island Semiconductor to help Huayao, but it is also impossible for other semiconductor manufacturing companies in Island Bay.
At this time, Dong Liguo said: "I think it might have been made by a domestic company and shipped over Hong Kong Island to deceive others."
Sun Jiangtao was amused: "Good guy, do you think this is Infernal Affairs?"
Dong Liguo said: "What's the point? It's not like we've never done this kind of thing before. What time of the year is it now? We must use some tricks."
Guo Zongzheng fell into deep thought again. He had to say that Dong Liguo's judgment was reasonable.
But the question is, which semiconductor manufacturing company in mainland China can produce Kirin 990+?
This is a seven-nanometer chip, even more advanced than seven-nanometer. Currently, only Island Semiconductor can manufacture it, and the yield rate is stable.
Although Sansang can also manufacture them, the yield rate has not been well controlled, the cost is too high, and there is a big gap in performance compared with chips made by Sshima Semiconductor Manufacturing Company.
Not to mention Intel, it is nicknamed the toothpaste factory for no reason. The process technology has been hovering at ten nanometers.
What even Sansang cannot handle, can mainland semiconductor manufacturing companies handle it?
This is very unreliable when you think about it.
In Guo Zongzheng's eyes, mainland companies can only be low-key and cannot reach the mid-range level.
Guo Zongzheng asked a few more questions, but Zhang Wansheng and Dong Liguo shook their heads and let them leave.
Sun Jiangtao asked: "Mr. Guo, where are we going now?"
Guo Zongzheng said calmly: "Go back to the hotel."
Sun Jiangtao was startled: "Mr. Guo, is it too early to go back to the hotel? I know a good place. The girls are very punctual. They are from all over the world. Do you want to go and have a look? In case you meet someone you like!" "
Guo Zongzheng waved his hand: "No, I'm tired and want to go back to the hotel."
With that said, Guo Zongzheng started the car, took Sun Jiangtao back, and then went directly back to the hotel.
The hotel where Guo Zongzheng lives must be the best five-star hotel in Guangwan City.
At this time, Guo Zong was sitting on the soft and spacious sofa, lost in thought.
Guo Zongzheng is not in a good mood now. He originally thought that Huayao could not mass-produce the P30, and the current hot sales were just an illusion. There was no way to deliver the goods, or in full quantity. But after spending a long time at the Southern Factory, Guo Zongzheng became less and less confident in his previous judgment.
Looking at the current status of the southern factory, it is obvious that it is increasing production capacity and has even recruited many new production line workers.
It doesn't look like it's missing a chip.
Now Guo Zongzheng still has no clue. The only clue is that the chip came from Hong Kong Island.
How to check next?
At this moment, the cell phone on the table rang.
Guo Zongzheng stood up and walked over. When he saw it was a display, he immediately picked up the phone.
It was dad Guo Taiyuan who called.
Of course you have to answer the call. Any delay of one second would be disrespectful to Dad.
Guo Taiyuan's voice came from the other end of the phone.
"Zong Zheng, where are you now? I heard from people in the company that you are not in the company."
Guo Zongzheng quickly explained: "Dad, I'm here in Guangwan."
Guo Taiyuan's voice was obviously stern: "What were you doing in Guangwan? Didn't you go fool around with someone?"
"No, Dad, I'm here to investigate the southern factory."
"...Southern factory? Huayao's factory?"
"right."
Guo Taiyuan was silent for a moment, and his anger seemed to disappear: "Then did you find anything? Is there a shortage of Kirin chips?"
Guo Zongzheng replied: "This... there is no shortage yet."
Guo Taiyuan was very surprised: "What? Shortage? You mean, the Kirin chip is enough?"
"Yes, and a batch of Kirin 990+ just arrived from the southern factory a few days ago."
"That's so bizarre. Who is helping Huayao to manufacture chips? Have you found the source?"
"There is very little information available at the moment."
Guo Zongzheng told Guo Taiyuan exactly how he came to Guangwan City to investigate.
"Dad, Huayao's confidentiality level is very high now, and it is difficult to find the source of the Kirin chip."
"Wait a minute, Zong Zheng, did you just say that the Kirin chips were shipped from Hong Kong Island?"
"Yes, I think there are many doubts. If Kirin chips are manufactured overseas and shipped to the mainland, why do they have to go through Hong Kong Island? Why can't they go through the mainland port and enter customs directly? Isn't this more convenient and less risky?"
Guo Taiyuan thought for a while and said, "It's indeed suspicious. Maybe Hua Yao is covering up something."
Guo Zongzheng noticed that his father seemed not angry and asked, "Dad, what should we do now?"
"what are you thinking?"
"I just thought about it, maybe I have to go to Hong Kong Island to investigate to find out what's going on, but I think the Eagle Lijian Intelligence Agency should also be investigating on Hong Kong Island. I don't know if I still need to go there."
Guo Taiyuan said: "They are them, and you are you. You don't need to trust the abilities of these intelligence personnel too much. They may not have as much information as we can."
Guo Taiyuan is very confident in himself, and this is not blind confidence.
Guo Taiyuan's connections in mainland China and Hong Kong Island are incomparable to those of Ying Lijian.
Moreover, this is a Chinese-speaking area after all, and there are great language restrictions. Yinglijian's intelligence personnel may not be able to use their strength in investigation.
Guo Zongzheng said: "I understand, Dad, then I will go to Hong Kong Island in the next two days to track the transportation routes of some Kirin chips."
"Yeah, but you have to pay attention to your safety."
"I will, Dad."
Guo Zongzheng was about to cry. He didn't expect that his father cared so much about him. He was so moved that he wanted to shit.
Guo Taiyuan thought for a while and said, "By the way, I will contact the Li family in a moment. You can ask them directly for help when you arrive on Hong Kong Island."
Guo Zongzheng was startled: "A member of the Li family? Li Chaoren?"
"right."
Guo Zongzheng laughed: "Dad, no need, I am very familiar with the Li family, I will find them myself."
Guo Taiyuan was noncommittal. Since Guo Zongzheng could handle it by himself, there was no need for him to show such a face.
However, Guo Taiyuan still said that if anything happened, he would call him directly.
To be honest, Guo Taiyuan actually felt a little guilty for letting his son do this. After all, he was investigating a huge secret.
Anyone who knows the industry knows that the source of Huayao's chips is not only the secret of Huayao's company, but also involves the entire country of China.
Investigating this matter is definitely risky.
However, Guo Taiyuan still believes that he can hold on here.
One day later, Hong Kong Island, Victoria Harbor.
After a good sleep, Hu Jiangshan got up from the bed, washed up, changed his clothes and went to the restaurant downstairs for breakfast.
After changing his house, Hu Jiangshan's life became much more comfortable.
Hu Jiangshan needs to eat and drink enough today and pack some things. He will sail out to sea soon.
This time we are not going to General Island, but to Tenglong Island.
In the past two days, all the transfer procedures were finally completed, and Hu Jiangshan also took time to go to the island to take care of it.
Hu Jiangshan drove to Baishawan Yacht Club Pier.
When Hu Jiangshan was walking to his berth, several people came towards him.
One of them is Li Changxi.
It's not surprising to meet Li Changxi here. After all, the Li family is the top richest man in Hong Kong. There are several yachts here, all of them huge.
Li Changxi is a restless master and likes to take girls with him and go out to sea for a few days with his friends.
What surprised Hu Jiangshan was that there was another person next to Li Changxi.
It turned out to be Guo Zongzheng, the young boss of the Red Sea Group.
It's quite strange that Guo Zongzheng and Li Changxi are together.
But this seems to have nothing to do with Hu Jiangshan.
"Master Hu, where are you going?"
Hu Jiangshan replied calmly: "Go fishing at sea."
"one person?"
"right."
Li Changxi's smile was deep enough, and seemed to be a bit sarcastic.
Guo Zongzheng had no expression on his face. He and Hu Jiangshan had nothing to do with each other. They just knew each other and didn't even bother to say hello.
Hu Jiangshan didn't say much, passed them by, and left.
Guo Zongzheng said: "This guy is quite withdrawn."
Li Changxi chuckled: "He's just an Adou who can't be helped. Don't pay attention to him."
In fact, what Li Changxi said was very unobjective. Hu Jiangshan has been in the limelight recently.
Guo Zongzheng asked: "Is he really going to go fishing?"
Li Changxi thought for a while: "That's impossible. I guess he went to the fishing ground."
"Fishing ground?"
"Mr. Guo, don't you know? Hu Jiangshan built his own fishery, and it is said that he even sold it to Huayao."
(End of chapter)