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Chapter 404 - 253 Mr. Lei’s Black Technology Plan (Second Update, Please Subscribe) _1

Chapter 404: Chapter 253 Mr. Lei’s Black Technology Plan (Second Update, Please Subscribe) _1

Wen Ruohan is right.

For Mist City Arts and Science University to latch on to the Jiangnan University of Science and Technology is indeed a good thing.

After all, wasn’t the first thing that came to people’s mind when Mist City Arts and Science University was mentioned, a privately funded university?

The reputation of private universities in Xia Country isn’t particularly good.

But, if we establish a deep partnership with a well-known, state-owned Double First Class university, that should speak volumes about the strength of this privately funded institution.

At the very least, being in association with Jiangnan University of Science and Technology can somewhat elevate the social status of Mist City Arts and Science University.

But wait!

Ding Yue feels that since Jiangnan University of Science and Technology has established a partnership with his Mist City Arts and Science University, the latter mustn’t come off worse.

Because Ding Yue has a "famous school system," he will eventually transform Mist City Arts and Science University into the best university globally.

So, wouldn’t Jiangnan University of Science and Technology be basking in the limelight of Mist City Arts and Science University when that happens?

So, you see.

Everything is relative.

"Principal Ding, a call from Lei Ren, the chairman of the Dami Technology Group."

As Ding Yue was pondering about establishing a deep partnership and cooperation between Mist City Arts and Science University and Jiangnan University of Science and Technology, a call came in on the phone that Wen Ruohan had just picked up.

"Lei Ren."

Ding Yue muttered to himself, repeating the name, finding it, indeed, quite thunderous.

But since he’s the chairman of the Dami Technology Group, Ding Yue must take the call.

The Dami Technology Group is a well-known domestic company manufacturing household electrical appliances and mobile phones.

So, Ding Yue took the phone back and answered the call from Lei Ren, president of Dami Technology Group.

"Hello, Mr. Lei, This is Ding Yue from the Mist City Arts and Science University," Ding Yue started by introducing himself upon picking up the call.

It’s necessary to go through some polite preliminaries, isn’t it?

It’s not like you can immediately ask the caller why he’s calling, right?

Mr. Lei is a member of the billion-dollar club, and his social status and the influence of his company are not to be taken lightly.

"Hello, Principal Ding, it’s nice to finally connect with you."

At this moment in Yancheng.

In the chairman’s office at Dami Technology Group Tower, Lei Ren has already made three calls to Principal Ding Yue of the Mist City Arts and Science University today.

The first two were answered by Principal Ding’s secretary, but at last, the third one was answered by Principal Ding himself.

Listening to the voice on the phone, Lei Ren could tell that the other party was a very young man.

But it was this young man who caught Lei Ren’s attention today. Previously, Lei Ren was preoccupied with Dami Technology Group’s affairs and didn’t pay too much attention to Mist City Arts and Science University.

He only knew vaguely that this private university had trended on social media a few times and that the popular health care robot "Big White" seemed to be associated with Mist City Arts and Science University.

However, the healthcare robot "Big White" is part of the medical device field, which doesn’t have much to do with Lei Ren’s Dami Technology Group’s line of electronic equipment.

To be fair, Dami Technology Group does have a robot—the household floor sweeping robot, which sells quite well.

But today!

When Mist City Arts and Science University and Jiangnan University of Science and Technology jointly announced that the third-generation Gallium Nitride semiconductor technology could be maturely applied, Lei Ren immediately summoned the manager of his Dami Technology Group’s research & development department.

Yes, indeed!

The R&D manager informed Lei Ren that Gallium Nitride semiconductor technology holds immense significance for Dami Technology Group’s electronic equipment and could be deemed a "black technology" material.

Lei Ren also recalled his previously crafted company development plan.

That is, the products of Dami Technology Group must keep up with the relevant innovative technology in various fields, thereby giving their electronic products a "black technology" feel.

And Gallium Nitride semiconductor technology happens to be one of the "black technologies" that Dami Technology Group needs. The R&D manager informed Lei Ren that due to its size-reducing and temperature-lowering attributes, Gallium Nitride semiconductor material has an extremely high charging efficiency, making it applicable for fast-charging chargers of electronic equipment!

Charging has always been a significant concern for consumers of devices like smartphones, tablets, and laptops.

Given how quickly mobile phones consume power, sometimes a fully charged phone won’t even last a day, while charging is often quite slow.

At this point, phone manufacturers like Dami Technology Group began to roll out quick charge products.

The use of gallium nitride semiconductor materials in these products would bring about a qualitative leap in the field of charging.

How could Lei Ren miss such an excellent opportunity?

Though foreign countries have already achieved mature applications of gallium nitride semiconductor materials, if Dami Technology Group were to collaborate with related foreign enterprises, it would inevitably increase the cost of quick charging.

Thus, Lei Ren is waiting for the mass production and application of gallium nitride semiconductor materials domestically. The head of his technical department told him that this would likely take another year or two.

Lei Ren has no choice but to wait due to considerations of maintaining cost. Other domestic phone manufacturers are also waiting, as the cost of collaborating with foreign companies is too high.

While they were waiting, they thought they would have to wait another year or two before they could use gallium nitride for fast charging. Who could have predicted that an opportunity would present itself today when a certain piece of news broke out?

The news was naturally the official announcement by Mist City Arts and Science University and Jiangnan University of Science and Technology of their successful application of gallium nitride semiconductor materials.

"First off, congratulations to Principal Ding on your university’s achievements in gallium nitride semiconductor materials. I assume you know why I’m seeking your assistance, right?"

Lei Ren guessed that Principal Ding was a smart man and would surely know what he wanted.

"Mr. Lei, let’s be straightforward. You want our gallium nitride semiconductor technology from Mist City Arts and Science University for the quick charging of electronic devices, right?"

Seeing Lei Ren being so frank, Ding Yue decided to speak directly as well.

"Hahaha, Principal Ding, you are indeed intelligent. As I expected from a genius who made such achievements together with Professors at Jiangnan University of Science and Technology. Indeed, gallium nitride semiconductor material is an extraordinary technology for electronic device chargers. Which is why we at the Dami Technology Group want to use this extraordinary technology in our quick charging products."

Lei Ren chuckled as he explained his fantastic tech plan: "In the first half of next year, we at Dami Technology Group plan to launch newly developed products for the 11th anniversary of Dami Technology, the Dami Phone 11. We hope to use gallium nitride quick charging technology in the new Dami 11."

For a company like Dami Technology Group, every new phone they release each year must have its unique selling points; otherwise, it would severely affect the sales of the phone.

And, without question, quick charging will be a significant selling point.

"One of the application scenarios for gallium nitride semiconductor materials is indeed fast chargers, even making wireless fast charging possible. You have a keen eye, Mr. Lei."

Ding Yue symbolically complimented Lei Ren.

This man has immediately gotten in touch upon learning that Mist City Arts and Science University mastered the gallium nitride semiconductor technology. The ambition to prematurely launch highly efficient quick-charging for phones and other electronic devices is clear. In this way, Dami Technology Group’s phones could feature a substantial number of fantastic tech selling points and potentially achieve impressive sales.

As for the application market of gallium nitride semiconductor materials in the field of fast charging, Ding Yue naturally wouldn’t hold all the steps in his own hands like with the medical health robot, Big White.

The production and manufacturing of the medical health robot, Big White, can all be done in-house, and they can even take orders themselves. This is because Big White is a completely new robot that only the Feiyue Group can produce and manufacture.

However, gallium nitride semiconductor materials are different.

Many domestic organizations, including ones like the Institute of Semiconductor Materials, are researching this third-generation semiconductor material technology.

If Ding Yue does not take advantage of mastering this ahead of time to reap some benefits, his advantage will be lost once other organizations also develop it.

For this reason, from the moment Ding Yue found out that the Chairman of Dami Technology Group, Lei Ren, had called him, he decided to license the gallium nitride semiconductor material technology to phone manufacturers to use in quick charging.

Only in this way, the gallium nitride semiconductor material technology developed by Ding Yue and Professor Zhou Wen and others may achieve a reasonable profit.

"Alas, there’s no helping it; gallium nitride semiconductor material is a treasure in this sector and quite sought after."

Lei Ren lamented.

"So, Mr. Lei, you want our authorization to use the gallium nitride semiconductor material technology in quick charging?"

Ding Yue asked straightforwardly.

"Yes, is Principal Ding willing to grant Dami Technology Group authorization?" Lei Ren asked expectantly.

There was silence on Ding Yue’s end of the phone for a moment.

After about two or three seconds, Ding Yue chuckled and said, "Working with Mr. Lei is certainly good news, but I’m sure you’re aware, Mr. Lei, that our Mist City Arts and Science University is a private institution. Unlike those public institutions that receive education and financial aid from the state, our research and development efforts rely wholly on our own funding; often, we can’t even make a splash."

Ding Yue’s words were more subtle this time.

But it’s easy to understand, it’s essentially about "money". It’s equivalent to Ding Yue telling Lei Ren - you get my drift, right?

Of course, Lei Ren understood, and he immediately laughed, "Exactly, Principal Ding, it’s indeed not easy for private institutions to achieve such progress. In terms of licensing fees, I will certainly not disappoint you."

As Lei Ren proactively approached Ding Yue, he naturally understood that he was at a disadvantage. However, from the beginning, he was resolved to do everything he could to get the license for using gallium nitride semiconductor technology in quick charging.

"Well, Mr. Lei, then let’s agree on a pleasant partnership!" Ding Yue feigned elation.

Although it was expected, it’s still necessary to fake some excitement.

"Hahaha, happy collaboration."

"As for the concrete details of our partnership, when the time comes, Mr. Lei, you can have someone discuss them with our Feiyue Group’s Miss An."