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246 Press Conference

Eight o’clock in the evening, in the conference room of the Wanhaoda Hotel.

All the authoritative media outlets of the Divine Dragon Country were present.

All the famous internet media and tech media had also set up their cameras and equipment, facing the rostrum.

At the back of the rostrum was a screen. A line of words was now displayed on the screen.

“National Chip Company Lithography Machine Procurement Contract Signing Press Conference!”

As the press conference wouldn’t start until 8:30pm, many reporters started chatting after they had installed their equipment.

“The day before yesterday, Li Chengqian just posted the news of the successful development of the lithography machine online. Today, the National Chip Company is signing a contract with the Divine Dragon Software Company. The country’s support for the Divine Dragon Software Company is really amazing.”

“What are you talking about? Could it not be that the lithography machine produced by the Divine Dragon Software Company is very good?”

“Tsk, the Divine Dragon Software Company is a software company. It doesn’t sound reliable for them to produce lithography machines. I think the National Chip Company will definitely not order a lot of lithography machines from them this time. This is just a gesture of support only.”

“I heard that the procurement team of the National Chip Company is still in ASML! They haven’t returned yet. And yet they suddenly announced the successful development of the lithography machine and that the machine can be mass-produced. They have also arranged this contract signing press conference. Think carefully and you will understand.” This chapter is updat𝓮d by nov(e)(l)biin.com

There were also people who thought about the news that Huang Jun and the others were still in ASML and had yet to return.

They immediately had a different conclusion.

“Oh…” Many people looked thoughtful when they heard this news.

The purpose of holding a press conference now was clearly to make ASML feel pressured.

This was a way for the National Chip Company to bargain for a lower price.

Just as everyone was chatting, the formally dressed Wang Yizhi and Li Chengqian walked to the rostrum with smiles on their faces.

The two contracts were placed in front of Li Chengqian and Wang Yizhi.

The two of them quickly signed and exchanged the documents.

“President Li, thank you! Thank you for your support!” Wang Yizhi shook hands with Li Chengqian excitedly.

“President Wang, you’re too polite. I’m the one who should thank you for your support.” Li Chengqian was a little embarrassed by Wang Yizhi. After deducting the production cost, he could still earn about 150 million yuan for every lithography machine. He had earned 7 billion yuan for 47 lithography machines.

When the reporters below the stage heard Wang Yizhi’s words, they were a little stunned.

Logically speaking, it should be Li Chengqian thanking the National Chip Company for their support. Why was Wang Yizhi thanking Li Chengqian instead?

This didn’t make sense at all.

The contract signing ceremony was a show, a show put up specially for ASML.

The National Chip Company wanted to use contract signing to pressure ASML.

This would allow procurement work at ASML to proceed smoothly.

“Is everyone very curious about the scale of our contract this time?” After letting go of Li Chengqian’s hand, Wang Yizhi looked at the reporters below the stage and asked loudly.

“That’s right! President Wang, can you share with us?”

“President Wang, how many lithography machines did you order from the Divine Dragon Software Company? Can you explain in detail?”

“President Wang, may I ask what are the specific performance parameters of the lithography machines that you have purchased from the Divine Dragon Software Company?”

“President Wang, may I ask why you purchased the lithography machine from the Divine Dragon Software Company this time? Is it because you wanted to support domestic production?”

Wang Yizhi was already used to such a scene and dealt with it very calmly.

Wang Yizhi raised his hand. “Everyone, quiet down!”

“I will answer all your questions today.” Wang Yizhi clapped his hands, and a number appeared on the big screen behind him.

Forty seven units!

When they saw this number, the reporters were stunned.

“Wait, what does that mean? Forty seven units. Is that what you mean?”

“No way. He ordered 47 units at one go?”

“The Divine Dragon Software Company has just developed lithography machines. How long will it take to produce these 47 lithography machines?”

Wang Yizhi was not surprised at all when he saw the surprise on the reporters’ faces.

“Reporters, friends, we signed a contract to purchase 47 Divine Dragon Model 1 lithography machines from Divine Dragon Software!”

“The Divine Dragon Model 1 lithography machine is a 7-nanometer DUV lithography machine. It can be used for chip production from 7 to 90 nanometers!”

Upon hearing this, the reporters quietened down and everyone became excited. “Big news, this is big news!”

“Damn, the Divine Dragon Software Company actually produced a 7-nanometer lithography machine! Is Li Chengqian human?”

“A major breakthrough has been made in the domestic lithography machine. A 7-nanometer DUV lithography machine has been successfully developed!” A headline had already appeared in someone’s mind.

Under everyone’s excited gazes, Wang Yizhi continued.

“The Divine Dragon Model 1 lithography machine can produce 50 mm to 450 mm silicon slices!”

“The production efficiency is 300% higher than similar products!”

“In terms of production quality, the test runs have confirmed that the yield of the chips produced using the Divine Dragon Model 1 photolithography machine has reached 99%. Compared to similar products, the yield is higher by 30%!”

After Wang Yizhi finished speaking, all the reporters were shocked.

“What Wang Yizhi means is that the lithography machine produced by the Divine Dragon Software Company is even better than ASML!”

“Heavens, how is this possible!”

“How can the Divine Dragon Software Company be so powerful! Not only did they break through the foreign chokehold on operating systems, but they also made such a huge breakthrough in the field of lithography machines.”

“Actually, what I want to know the most now is how long will it take for the 47 lithography machines that the National Chip Company purchased from the Divine Dragon Software Company to be delivered and fully productive?”

“This time, ASML is in trouble!”

Wang Yizhi seemed to know what everyone was most concerned about. He said unhurriedly, “According to the contract, the delivery deadline for this order of lithography machines is half a year!”

“The delivery deadline for the first batch of 10 lithography machines is one month!”

“In other words, the National Chip Company will be able to produce 7-nanometer chips no later than half a year later!”

“I’ll also use everyone’s platform to make a call out. The National Chip Company is accepting orders now for 7-nanometer chips. Interested parties can call to enquire.”

“As for the price of the photolithography machine, which everyone is most concerned about… President Li, can you tell us the price?” Wang Yizhi looked at Li Chengqian.

Everyone’s gazes shifted to Li Chengqian. At the same time, all the cameras turned to Li Chengqian.

“There’s nothing that can’t be said! The price of the Divine Dragon Model 1 lithography machine is 200 million yuan each!” Li Chengqian stated the price without hiding.

“That’s too cheap! Compared to the Divine Dragon Model 1 lithography machine, ASML’s machine is a pile of sh*t. Their price is 300 million yuan per machine!”

“I finally understand why President Wang had to thank Li Chengqian at the beginning! He only sold such a good machine for 200 million per unit. This is a really friendly price.” Many people immediately understood why Wang Yizhi wanted to thank Li Chengqian at the beginning.

“Is Li Chengqian a god? How did he do it?”

“I seriously suspect that Li Chengqian is making a loss! I’m afraid that 200 million yuan per unit won’t even cover the production cost.” There were also professionals from related industries who were puzzled.

This was because ASML’s production cost was very transparent. The cost of a 7-nanometer DUV lithography machine was about 250 million yuan!

ASML had been in this industry for many years. It was the market leader and had very powerful bargaining power.

Divine Dragon Software Company had just entered this industry. The cost of the related components would definitely not be too cheap, not to mention the research and development cost.

Especially in terms of lenses, light source, and ultra-precision electric motors, the Divine Dragon Software Company must have spent a lot of money to buy them.

“President Li, aren’t you making a loss with the price of 200 million yuan?” someone asked bluntly.

Li Chengqian smiled and then answered the question, “My dear reporter friend, no one would cut a losing deal!”

“At 200 million yuan per unit, it is still profitable for the Divine Dragon Software Company.”

“Because all the components of the Divine Dragon Model 1 lithography machine are domestically produced! We have mastered the core production technology!”

“The camera, the light source, and the ultra-precision motor are produced by the Divine Dragon Software Company!”

These components did not seem to account for much, but in fact, they were the key to the lithography machine and account for the bulk of the cost.

Because the technology was extremely difficult, only a few companies in the world could produce it, causing the price to be terrifyingly expensive.

The cost of the lens was about 100,000 yuan, but the price was 50 million yuan!

It was the same for the light source and the ultra-precision motor.

The premium was not tenfold, but hundredfold!