Shockingly, a counterfeit factory has produced a 3-nanometer chip.

Chapter 529 Human Trafficking Expert

"Good morning, Professor Brooks."

Brooks turned his head and was somewhat surprised to see that it was Li Qing who had come to greet them.

After all, how could someone so busy possibly be running?

But if he's here to poach me, that's absolutely impossible.

He is loyal to America.

"Ms. Li, do you also usually run here?"

"It's not that I'm used to being here, it's that I'm used to running 5km every morning. After all, work is too busy... but I can't neglect exercising."

As a professional publicist, Li Qing had long since made lying a habit.

"I didn't know you also like morning runs. I thought you'd need to rest for a couple more days to adjust to the time difference."

"I'm getting old, I can't sleep in anymore." Brooks took off his headphones, but didn't stop walking. "The environment in Shenzhen is better than I expected, the air and greenery are quite good."

For the next while, the two ran side by side, chatting about everything from the weather to the city.

Under Li Qing's persistent questioning, the topic naturally turned to the silicon-based chip project being reviewed.

"The first step in your silicon-based wafer project, creating the material, was truly a miracle."

"To be honest, our MIT lab is also working on this project, even three years earlier than yours, but our best result is only 76%."

Actually, I came here not just to see if the project is worth investing in, but to see if the data is inflated.

After saying that, Professor Brooks continued running, and at the same time, his idea of ​​never coming to China to develop his career was indeed beginning to crumble.

"The data is absolutely authentic. Kyoto University has already submitted the data, and you can view their original data at any time when you go to Kyoto University."

Seeing Li Qing's composed demeanor, Professor Brooks realized he had already been tricked...

"Kyoto University is one of our country's calling cards, and it has many top-notch teams, but due to funding issues, some projects have indeed been unable to develop."

But with us…”

When the topic of funding came up, Professor Brooks' face showed a hint of worry, after all, even he was facing budget cuts for this project.

"I heard that the project team was short of a large sum of money last year, otherwise the results might have been even better."

This year, in order to achieve a breakthrough, they went all in with all their funds, all for the sake of mass production as soon as possible.

However, their impulsive nature also...

At this point, Li Qing switched to a very sincere tone, asking as if making a request:

"Mr. Rooks, I would like to ask what the chances of this project succeeding are?"

If there are really no problems, we can invest a huge amount of money so that they don't have to chase after good projects anymore, and can just quietly focus on making silicon-based semiconductors.

Brooks paused for a moment, then quickly returned to normal.

Li Qing had already keenly grasped this point; it seemed the other party was already interested.

"This question requires a lot of expertise. Let's take a break and I'll think about it carefully."

"please."

As they were talking, a rest area appeared in front of them, so they went over there.

After a short rest, Professor Brooks replied:

"Mr. Li, I believe you already have the answer to this question internally... After all, your semiconductor industry is number one."

Li Qing shook his head at this moment: "Mr. Brooks, although we are very strong, that is the glory of the past."

Our CEO, Mr. Shen, said that no one can rest on their past laurels; we must always look forward.

At the same time, even if you have the technology, you shouldn't be too arrogant.

I wonder if you've ever heard the old Chinese saying, "Listen to both sides and you will be enlightened."

Listening to both sides leads to clarity; looking forward—this moment touched Brussels...

"These are also the words of your General Manager Shen."

"Yes," Li Qing nodded, "Our boss always says that as Huaxing's business grows bigger and bigger, there are many projects that he doesn't understand."

But he said he was a technically savvy person, and as long as the project passed our review committee internally and yielded results, funding was never a problem.

Upon hearing this, Brussels twitched again.

After all, his funding applications for the silicon-based chip project at MIT had been rejected for two consecutive years.

The reason given is that it involves cutting-edge technology, and no results will be seen within 10 years.

But in reality, it was the military that was researching this project.

What troubled him even more was that the three Chinese doctoral students he was supervising were forcibly transferred by the university last year, but none of them were allowed to join the project.

Looking at Brussels, who was deep in thought, Li Qing continued casually:

"Actually, I've always felt it's a pity."

You have studied semiconductors for so many years, and silicon-based semiconductors are at the forefront. You could even say you are the pioneer in this field, yet you are receiving such treatment.

If your theory had been sufficiently validated and in an undisturbed environment, silicon-based chips might have already been realized.

He imagined it in his mind, and the sea breeze on the shore brushed against his gray hair.

After a while, he sighed: "Silicon-based chips are the next generation of technology, and it's not that easy to break through them."

Scientific research cannot be conducted behind closed doors; it requires funding, a team, and cooperation from the industry chain.

The current environment in America is becoming increasingly unsuitable for pure academic research.

Have you ever thought about changing your environment?

Li Qing just stared straight at him, after all, they were both intelligent people.

"Professor Brooks, let me be frank with you."

This project has indeed received the approval of our big boss, who also believes that silicon-based semiconductors are the next generation and the best way to break Moore's Law.

We are planning to build a brand new laboratory around this project, which has an internal rating of S+, and we would like to invite you to join us as the chief scientist.

Brooks was clearly tempted, but he immediately shook his head and bluntly refused:

"Impossible, Ms. Li."

Thank you for your kind offer, but I have lived in the United States for over 40 years. My career, my students, and my roots are all at MIT.

I cannot leave America.

Most people would give up if they were rejected so directly.

But Li Qing didn't panic. After all, it would be strange if such a top talent were swayed by just a few words...

After all, these are all valuable items. If she agrees so easily, she should wonder if they might be spies sent by the United States.

"I understand your feelings."

"But you should know better than anyone that America today still allows you to conduct your research with peace of mind?"

"You should also know very well that by including you in this investment foundation project, it means you've already been abandoned..."

Brussels glared angrily, wanting to yell at him, but... he also knew very well that Li Qing was right.

After all, what those people did this time was really excessive, with all sorts of checks and investigations... they were practically going to put a GPS tracker on his ankle!

This really made him very uncomfortable. He cursed at those people at the time, but they said that Huaxing was not a small company and that they were doing this to protect his personal safety.

To hell with personal safety!

That was clearly imprisonment.