Chapter 2836: Chapter 2836: Secret Negotiations

"You guys must have been affected too."

Lin Yi nodded, "Banning industrial software has a considerable impact on high-end chip development."

"The impact on us is not as great as on you, but it can’t be ignored."

"What’s your idea?"

"I have two companies under me that deal in industrial software. Although our market share is low, they are barely usable. I’m planning to increase investment, or else we’ll be led by the nose in the future."

"Go on, what do you need me to do?"

Lee Yongjin raised two fingers.

"You need to do two things. First, I hope to get technical support from Lingyun Group. We don’t have an advantage over you in the industrial sector, so we need support in this aspect."

"Second, I hope to open your market to us, otherwise our research will be useless. The domestic market is too small, and the money invested is like a bottomless pit, taking decades to break even."

"What do we get."

Lin Yi didn’t beat around the bush. Both were talking about core matters, neither wanting to waste time or words.

"Once the software is developed, you will have 30 years of free usage rights. After 10 years, we will provide all technical data for your subsequent research."

The conditions offered by Lee Yongjin were attractive enough. 30 years of free usage may not mean much, but all technical data is indeed priceless.

Such industrial software cannot be used by ordinary people, so the benefits are measurable.𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

Upon comparison, Lee Yongjin indeed showed sincerity.

"10 years can feel both long and short. I can’t guarantee those materials will certainly be yours."

Lee Yongjin slightly raised his head, his gaze scrutinizing Lin Yi.

"Do the name Lee Yongjin mean so little that it lacks credibility?"

"Of course I trust you, but you can’t sit in that position for life. Even if your future children take the helm, I can’t guarantee they will uphold your policies."

"We don’t need to dance around the topic. 10 years is an estimated figure. When I find I can’t control this company, I’ll fulfill the promise ahead of time."

"Moreover, even if my children don’t uphold this policy, given your capability, they wouldn’t be a match for you. I also don’t believe you’d spare them for my sake."

"I must say, your foresight surpasses your father and brother’s. Not joining Gongyuan Association was a wise move."

"So you’re agreeing?"

"Not yet, don’t rush," Lin Yi said calmly.

"This is my utmost sincerity. If you have any other thoughts or disagree, there’s no need to continue the conversation. I can’t possibly offer you more."

"Look at you, coming for a partnership yet acting upright and lofty. Which man could tolerate that?"

"That’s my concern, no need for you to fret."

"If it’s only this matter, given your status and personality, you shouldn’t have personally come to pick me up," Lin Yi said:

"Moreover, you didn’t even give me time to breathe, straight to the point about these things. I assume something is pushing you to quickly reach a cooperation with me."

Lee Yongjin glanced at Lin Yi, a glint of appreciation in his eyes.

There are reasons behind his current stature.

"People from Beautiful Country approached me, wanting to form a chip alliance to jointly impact advanced chips," Lee Yongjin said:

"But with your experience and acumen, you should guess this so-called chip alliance targets you."

"So, you approached me to discuss this, intending to opt out?"

"There is such an idea. You know their conduct, better to work with you than them."

"It’s comforting hearing you say that, but I’m no saint. Don’t overestimate me."

"Hence, I only discuss business with you; personal matters are for discussions with President Ji," said Lee Yongjin.

"Sort of impressive, it’s my first time seeing such an operation."

"I’d like to hear your opinion."

"Trying to pull you to deal with us, wouldn’t suffice with empty promises. What benefits did they offer you?"

"10 years, $2.8 billion in subsidies."

"$2.8 billion for 10 years? That shows they don’t value you, even dogs would disdain such a sum."

"That’s why I’m here to consult you. If you disagree, I have no other choice but to collaborate with them."

Lin Yi didn’t speak, rhythmically tapping his fingers on the table.

With Lee Yongjin’s wit and insight, she surely realized that in this matter, he had no reason to refuse.

The importance of industrial software is self-evident. With hundreds of billions of transistors in chips, without advanced industrial software design, human efforts alone can’t suffice.

If he refused, it wouldn’t just limit Lingyun Group but the entire nation’s chip industry.

There’s no retreat path.

Even so, Lee Yongjin still demonstrated adequate sincerity, without exploiting the situation. In this aspect, she did well.

"This matter spans multiple levels; I can’t agree now, but I can assure you this project shouldn’t pose major issues; you can refuse them."

After a pause, Lin Yi continued:

"If things truly go awry in the end, I assure you, you’ll stand undefeated and won’t suffer any loss in this matter."

Lee Yongjin looked at Lin Yi, "What do I have to trust you?"

"Like yourself, the name Lin Yi is worth your trust."

Lee Yongjin smiled and picked up the goblet by his side.

"Cheers to our cooperation."

The two gently clinked glasses and drank up the wine in one go.

"I’ve been making freshly ground coffee recently, want to taste my craftsmanship?"

Having finished discussing serious matters, Lee Yongjin felt significantly more relaxed and started discussing other things.

"Where do you grind it?"

"At my home," Lee Yongjin said:

"President Ji mentioned you’re an expert in this area, you can critique my skills."

"Calling me a jerk all the time, yet dare to invite the wolf into the house."

"That’s unimportant; we’re all in the same circle, must understand the playacting involved," Lee Yongjin said.

"In that case, forget it; I prefer spiritual exchanges."

"After all, you’re a father now, why speak so childishly?"

"Mainly because your figure isn’t my type, and we don’t feel mutual attraction, spiritually exchanging wouldn’t work, so it’s infeasible."

Lee Yongjin’s expression changed.

"What do you mean, am I that unbearable to look at to you?"

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