Chapter 172: Starting to Prepare for the New Project (Part 2/3)

Tang Feng smiled and said, “You flatter me too much. I’ve just done my modest bit.”

“Tang Feng, you’re far too modest! The achievements you’ve made now, I think, can absolutely be recorded in history!” Yang Lei laughed.

“The achievements Tang Feng has made before can already be recorded in history! Whether it’s mathematics, Go, or even basketball, he has set new records!” Wang Yuanchao said.

“Let’s not stand here talking. Let’s sit down and chat!” Jiang Guangming invited.

The three of them laughed and sat down on the sofa.

“Director Yang, Dean Wang, I invited you two here mainly to ask you to select some outstanding doctoral students from Tsinghua University’s Physics Department and Science Academy’s Physics Institute. Of course, if there are undergraduate students who are outstanding enough, they are also acceptable,” Jiang Guangming said, getting straight to the point.

“What? Does Dragon Heart Corporation need more research talent?” Yang Lei guessed.

“No,” Jiang Guangming shook his head and said to Tang Feng, “You explain.”

“Director Yang, Dean Wang, the R&D work of Dragon Heart Corporation has now entered a good cycle. Whether it’s the training of talent or the renewal of equipment, everything is proceeding in an orderly manner. Moreover, according to my judgment, there shouldn’t be any major changes in the chip industry within half a year. So, I plan to gather a group of people to focus on computer memory,” Tang Feng said.

“Tang Feng, as far as I know, Korea’s Seven Star Group and Intel currently hold seventy percent of the entire computer memory market share. The competition between these two companies is already very fierce, and the profit margin is not high. It’s obviously more cost-effective to import these products than to develop them ourselves,” Yang Lei reminded.

“I know,” Tang Feng nodded and said, “The current low profit margin does not mean it will remain low in the future. The main reason for the low profit margin is the presence of competitors! Once all the competitors are gone, then the product’s profit margin will immediately skyrocket! By then, if we still want to continue importing, we will inevitably have to pay a much higher price.”

“That’s also true. The reason the prices of these two companies are so low is also to drive the remaining competitors out of business. Once all the competitors are gone, the prices will definitely rise. After all, the law of supply and demand dictates everything,” Wang Yuanchao said.

“The main issue is that catching up technologically is not so fast! Once a technological monopoly is formed, it means that for the next ten, or even twenty years, no alternatives can be found. That’s what’s truly terrifying. So, while the two companies have not yet completely monopolized the entire market, I want to seize the time to launch domestic computer memory,” Tang Feng said.

“Tang Feng, how many people do you need for this research team you’re forming?” Yang Lei asked.

“For the initial phase, a hundred people. As the project progresses, we will definitely need more,” Tang Feng answered.

“How should we three parties divide up the hundred people?” Wang Yuanchao asked.

“Our Physics Department at Jingcheng University will contribute forty people, and you two will each contribute thirty. How does that sound?” Jiang Guangming negotiated.

“Agreed!” Yang Lei and Wang Yuanchao consented.

“In that case, please carefully select the appropriate personnel after you return,” Tang Feng said.

“After we go back, we’ll start on this and give you the list of personnel tomorrow,” Yang Lei stated.

“Okay,” Tang Feng nodded.

“Tang Feng, if I may ask, where will this research team be working?” Wang Yuanchao inquired.

“I’m looking for a suitable place. If I really can’t find one, I’ll just buy a building and remodel it,” Tang Feng answered.

“There’s no need for such trouble! Our Physics Institute just built two new research buildings this year, and they haven’t been put to use yet! If you’re willing, I can apply to the senior management and let you use one of the buildings,” Wang Yuanchao offered.

“That would be really great! Rest assured, I will pay the rent!” Tang Feng was somewhat overjoyed.

“Let’s not talk about the rent for now. You’ve trained so many talents for our Physics Institute, this bit of money doesn’t matter,” Wang Yuanchao laughed.

“Don’t worry! I will definitely train these students to become experts in computer memory. Moreover, I believe that in the near future, they will definitely develop higher-end computer memory,” Tang Feng expressed confidently.

“Tang Feng, I’m curious! Where did you get all this knowledge and theory from?” Yang Lei asked with interest.

“Well, I like to read books and ponder on things in my spare time. Every night before I go to sleep, I lie in bed thinking for a long time, and sometimes I even get some pointers in my dreams,” Tang Feng made up an excuse.

“What you’ve described has happened to many great geniuses. Indeed, geniuses understand each other. For us ordinary people, even a lifetime of hard work can’t compare,” Yang Lei said, sighing involuntarily.

“Director Yang! Please don’t say that! Being the director of Tsinghua University’s Physics Department proves your achievements are significant! If even you are not considered a genius, then looking around the world, there probably aren’t many geniuses left,” Tang Feng quickly said.

“I’m very clear about my own situation. I just happened to encounter good opportunities. If my luck had been just a bit worse, I might not have achieved my current position,” Yang Lei responded.

“Luck is indeed a form of strength. Many people’s lives seem to be about luck, but in reality, it’s about strength. Some people, even if they are frequently visited by the goddess of fate, are still useless. So, being able to seize opportunities when they come is the real skill,” Tang Feng stated calmly.

“What you say does make some sense. Anyway, if you need anything, just say the word. We will do our best to provide help,” Yang Lei solemnly promised.

“If we really can produce higher-end computer memory, then we will have a greater say in the computer field. Of course, it would be best if the cost could also be reduced. In this way, the price of the entire computer would also come down. This would be a huge advantage for us in popularizing computers,” Wang Yuanchao said.

“Yes,” Jiang Guangming nodded and said, “Price is the most important factor affecting widespread adoption. In many regions, many schools, there are even no computers. If the price can be brought down, then it can be popularized on a large scale very quickly. This will definitely be of great benefit to us in training more computer talents.”

“Don’t worry. Once I have completed the localization of the core components in the computer, the price will definitely drop a lot. According to my estimate, it will be only a third of the current price. This price is very attractive,” Tang Feng laughed.

“That means, a computer that now sells for eight thousand, will then cost less than three thousand. This price advantage is really too great! Tang Feng, based on your estimate, how long will it take to achieve this?” Yang Lei was already somewhat impatient.

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