Island North.

The negotiations between Huang Qi and Liu Shuang and TSMC went smoothly. With the tacit understanding between the two sides, they reached an agreement on subsequent technical cooperation in just a few days. Liu Shuang played a huge role in it. The only problem before both sides is the distribution of interests and the distribution of the market.

If according to the plan of Spark Factory, in this negotiation, Spark will try to obtain more than 30% of TSMC's Capex investment, that is, at least 30% of the other party's future funds used to purchase lithography machines and other equipment will flow into Spark Factory.

At the same time, Xinghuo also plans to invest in TSMC in equity and acquire 5% of the other party's shares.

If these two goals can be achieved, it means taking the first step towards TSMC's holdings. In the subsequent actions, as long as this advantage is further expanded, TSMC can be completely acquired in a relatively short period of time.

Both sides knew this well, but they didn't say it straightforwardly.

As Gao Wenxiong mentioned several times, the ending of TSMC has long been destined, and everything he does now is just to exchange his only remaining advantages for more benefits in this last period of time.

However, his plan immediately suffered a strong rebound from the top.

The day after the technical negotiations ended, Huang Qi and Liu Shuang's special drivers were removed, and the hotel room that had been booked was suddenly temporarily cleaned.

Later, Gao Wenxiong received a warning that the business negotiations originally planned to be held the next day were forced to postpone.

On the third day, Gao Wenxiong informed Huang Qi that the business negotiations between the two will continue to be postponed, and the specific negotiation date is to be determined.

On the fourth day, the identities of Huang Qi and Liu Shuang were made public, and the TV news on the entire South Island was overwhelmingly broadcasting news that "Spark Factory will be involved in TSMC and take away the core pillar industries of the South Island."

On the same day, the hotel where the two lived was impacted, and the security guards who were supposed to maintain order did nothing.

In such an emergency, Huang Qi was forced to call the headquarters, and the two finally left the hotel with the help of special staff.

After arriving at the new site, the two sat with the staff and began to discuss the next progress of the operation.

Looking at Liu Shuang, who had a messy hair in front of her, with a slightly embarrassed expression, Huang Qi spoke:

"This time it's really too dangerous. We still have insufficient predictions of their response and have not made an emergency plan to deal with group events. This is a lesson."

“This is our inadequate work.”

Hearing his words, the staff opposite nodded sincerely and replied.

"No, you can't blame you. We were trying to downplay the additional attributes of this negotiation and try to treat it as a simple business negotiation, but now it seems that this idea is a bit unrealistic."

"Now that our identity has been exposed and our intention to negotiate has been exaggeratedly reported by the media. I have a premonition that our negotiations will become extremely difficult in the future."

"We must make comprehensive plans for this situation."

"The first thing to be sure is that Liu Shuang's technical negotiation work has been completed. I suggest that she evacuate her first. Just let me discuss the remaining work alone."

Liu Shuang on the opposite side frowned and remained silent for a moment, and finally nodded.

She is not the kind of innocent girl who ignores the overall situation for so-called heroism, but a calm and mature strongman. In this situation, she is very clear that the meaning of her stay is far less than the risks she may have to take.

Moreover, this risk is not only for her personally. In some cases, if something happens to her, the whole situation will be affected.

Therefore, evacuation in time is the best choice.

Although it would be a pity that could not participate in this action that was destined to be recorded in history from beginning to end, it would be the biggest regret if the entire project was ruined because of myself.

Seeing Liu Shuang's expression, Huang Qi breathed a sigh of relief and then continued:

"The main problem we face later is the problem of public opinion pressure. The other party has begun to directly incite to attack us, which may indicate that the other party has almost reached the end of the road."

"What we need to do is not to further stimulate the other party's sensitive nerves, because almost everything our team can do has done. Next, what I want to do is... Hum? How do you say that word?"

The staff beside him thought for a moment and asked tentatively:

“Keep there?”

"Yes, yes! Just keep it there! This is not my own business, and we need other brothers' fire support now."

"So, my plan is not to take the initiative to ask for negotiations in the future, but we must maintain contact with Takamoto."

"You need to arrange this point--the most important thing is to let me appear in public under the premise of safety."

Hearing his words, the staff nodded and replied:

"Don't worry, this matter is left to us."

"We also have contact with some groups here, and when necessary, we can use their power."

“Is it reliable?”

Huang Qi asked cautiously.

"Not very reliable -- but it can be used."

"I understand. Then wait."

After saying that, Huang Qi sighed deeply.

The TV beside him was still broadcasting the so-called Spark Factory intends to acquire TSMC. The host passionately analyzed the situation of the chip market, spitting everywhere and using fierce words, as if he wanted to use a verbal spear to nail his opponent to the ground.

But what he didn't know was that the opponent he was attacking was sitting in a hidden hut, watching his performance indifferently.

No one cares what he said, because no matter how accurate his analysis or how intense the emotions incite, it cannot change an established fact:

The winner of this struggle is actually hidden in the corner where everyone hasn't noticed it yet.

And these several chess pieces have fallen to their star position.

...

A week after Huang Qi and the other two were hit, Apple announced a news that caused the entire South Island to fall into extreme anger:

Starting from June of that year, the subsequent chip procurement of personal terminal products will be divided into two parts, of which 40% of the share will be maintained at TSMC, but the other 60% of the share will be divided into several wafer fabs in China, including Spark Factory.

This means that TSMC's total sales will be cut in half as a result.

"This is betrayal!"

Angry people shouted slogans and posted videos of smashing Apple phones on video websites. Under explosive public opinion, even Spark Factory became a supporting role.

However, what they didn't expect was that Apple's betrayal was just the first step.

After Apple announced the re-dividing of procurement shares, Asml announced the re-delivery plan. The six lithography machines originally planned to be delivered to TSMC in December of that year were postponed, citing tight cash flow and insufficient production capacity.

It was not until this time that Nandao realized the change in the situation. They anxiously sent out a message of help, but the latter's answer disappointed them.

In a dimly lit conference room, a woman said in a pleading voice:

"Sir, I know it's hard, but we want to put pressure on Apple through you to at least keep them at least 70% of our share, otherwise we may not be able to survive..."

“It’s just a business act.”

The other party's answer was extremely cold.

After a moment of pause, the other party continued:
Chapter completed!