How can I justify myself as a Magnate if I don't indulge myself?-Chapter 555 - 255: The Path to Heaven Sent by Gu Heng_2

Gu Heng spoke up again, "So, what's the process node of this Kirin 920 chip?"

He eyed Gu Heng skeptically, and Chen Zhizhong continued, "The chip was built using TSMC's 28nm HPM process, but that's technology from a decade ago. Currently, the most advanced chip process technology domestically can reach 5nm."

"However, this isn't very related to our new energy battery research. Why do you ask?"

Even Li Wengu couldn't help but furrow his brows, somewhat puzzled by Gu Heng's line of thinking, wondering if the young man could be contemplating getting involved in chip development.

The semiconductor industry is now a top national priority, not something to be taken lightly, and given the current level of domestic chip research, it isn't just a matter of having the funds.

But Gu Heng just smiled, "What if I told you that I have the mass production technology for a 2nm chip process? Would I be able to offer this technology to the nation and simply take a share for the technical aspect?"

Before he could finish, Chen Zhizhong immediately and decisively rejected the notion, "Such technology is impossible."

Not only Gu Heng but also Mr. Li was taken aback by Chen Zhizhong's firm denial and turned to look at him.

Realizing he may have overreacted, Chen Zhizhong could only offer an awkward smile, then explained to Mr. Li, "Mr. Mayor, you might not be aware of what mass production technology of a 2nm process implies.

Currently, the most advanced global chip process is indeed 2nm, but the highest production node is 3nm, as realized by TSMC and Samsung. Due to a late start, our country's chip technology has been hindered by foreign control, but with national policy support, we can now mass-produce chips of 14nm or above, and with multiple exposures, we can produce something like Huawei's 7nm chips.

However, we're still behind in technology compared to the foreign mass production of 3nm chip processes.

Now this young man suddenly claims to have 2nm chip production technology, which is clearly nonsense. Even Western countries can only mass-produce 3nm chips right now and not 2nm, let alone domestically."

"What if what I'm saying is true?"

The more agitated Chen Zhizhong appeared, the more it proved the value of the technology in Gu Heng's hands. Thinking of this, Gu Heng also felt a surge of excitement.

Like Gu Heng, Mr. Li, an outsider in this field, also fixed a questioning gaze on Chen Zhizhong.

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"If it's true, the value of this technology would exceed hundreds of billions, even a trillion!

And of greater importance is its strategic significance. We've been restricted by Western countries for so many years, and with this technology, we could completely break the Western monopoly in the semiconductor industry and even take countermeasures! That's worth more than any amount of money."

A trillion?!

Gu Heng didn't really hear what came after that.

What's something about breaking Western industry monopolies and countermeasures? Those scenarios were too grand; he couldn't yet grasp such concepts...

He just didn't expect that the system's first tangible reward would be so substantial...

Not only did he get a cash prize of a hundred billion, but also a technological worth a trillion?

Such colossal wealth, who could withstand that?

Just then, the door to the conference room was knocked, and Jiang Ruxue walked in with a document bag, "Mr. Gu, here's your document bag."

Gu Heng took the document bag and immediately asked Jiang Ruxue to leave, then rummaged through the bag, eventually finding a kraft paper bag which he pushed across to Chen Zhizhong, "Mr. Chen, this is the 2nm chip mass production technology I was referring to."

Chen Zhizhong, still skeptical, took the kraft paper bag...

Gu Heng chuckled, "Mr. Chen, I know you think I'm lying, but have you considered if I have any need to lie?

There are only two other people here besides myself, an Academy of Sciences fellow and the Mayor of Jingcheng City. What would be the point of lying here?

Could it be that I'm so full that I'm making up a nonsensical lie to offend both of you?

Further, technology is objective; it either exists or it doesn't. Now the item is right here, and as you said earlier, you have a certain understanding of it, perhaps you could take a look."

Chen Zhizhong, though a scientific researcher not particularly adept at social niceties, understood the implication in Gu Heng's words.

That is to say...

The document Gu Heng had pushed over might indeed be genuine...

This thought made Chen Zhizhong's hands quiver slightly as he ripped open the kraft paper bag...

Tearing open the bag, Chen Zhizhong took out two items: a dozen pages of documents filled with English text and a black USB drive...

As a leading figure in scientific research, his proficiency in English didn't need mentioning; the academic jargon covering the documents was relatively easy for him to comprehend...

As for outsiders like Gu Heng and Li Wengu, they quietly sat and waited...

As the minutes ticked past...

Li Wengu grew impatient...

He had an important meeting scheduled for the afternoon and had made time specifically for today's meeting; however, Gu Heng's arrival had already pushed him beyond the time he had allotted. This was particularly distressing for someone like Li Wengu who usually planned his time down to the minute...

Just as Li Wengu stood up, preparing to say something, Chen Wenzhong, suddenly enflamed with intensity, sprang up. Casting aside all semblance of an academician's demeanor, he exclaimed excitedly to Mr. Li, "Mr. Li! I need you to immediately secure this material! And contact Mr. Deng Zhonghan, head of the Hua Country Chip Project, right now! Have him come in person at once!"

Watching Chen Wenzhong's animated state, Li Wengu was initially taken aback, inadvertently asking, "My senior colleague, is this document..."

But Chen Wenzhong didn't entertain his query; instead, he turned to Gu Heng and asked, "Mr. Gu, does the USB drive contain the details of the technology outlined in these documents?"

The dozens of pages only listed technical indexes, but even a cursory glance showed that they contained solutions to hundreds of issues that the Hua Country semiconductor chip industry was currently tackling. If the information on the USB drive was accurate, he dare not imagine the impact this would have on Hua Country, and indeed the entire global semiconductor chip industry...

Gu Heng nodded, "Everything should be in there."

Having received Gu Heng's confirmation, Chen Zhizhong quickly returned the documents and USB drive to the kraft paper bag and handed it back to Gu Heng, "Mr. Gu, I'm not fully versed in the specifics, so you'll have to discuss it with Mr. Deng Zhonghan once he arrives. Please wait here a little longer."

By now, even the usually slow-to-react Li Wengu realized this was genuine...

Despite being an outsider, as the Mayor of Jingcheng City—and having a scientific background—he was well aware of the significance of mass production technology for 2nm chips. He immediately took out his phone to follow Chen Zhizhong's instructions and began arranging protection for the material...

As for the meeting scheduled in the afternoon, he instructed his secretary to cancel all his appointments...

As Gu Heng watched the two men busy themselves, although he felt an overwhelming surge of emotion, he remained more composed and even found the time to jokingly say to Mr. Li, "Mr. Li, once Mr. Deng Zhonghan confirms the authenticity of this document, do you think our cooperation could be finalized? However, I should say in advance that the investment required for this industry is tremendous, and I don't have the funds to cover it. If I turn this technology over to the state, it could count as a technical shareholding, right? Or if really necessary, I could sell the technology to the state!"

Li Wengu was hesitating whether to report this matter...

After all, reporting something unverified could lead to notable consequences...

But now, hearing Gu Heng's teasing, he couldn't help but glare at him and respond, "According to Mr. Chen, if this technology is indeed genuine, how could its value be measured in money?!"

It wasn't just a matter of its immeasurable value...

If it were genuine...

As the key leader who facilitated this, he could potentially earn a substantial political achievement—perhaps even enough for a half-level promotion...

In the future, he might even have a chance to reach the heavens...

The document Gu Heng had presented was not just a repository of information; it was a pathway to the stars...