How can I justify myself as a Magnate if I don't indulge myself?-Chapter 566 - 260 Benchmark Enterprise_2

"Frankly speaking, the newly established company is a commercial one similar to Huaguo Tobacco and Huaguo Construction. It's not quite appropriate for the state to fully represent such a venture. It would draw criticism from the West, which would use this as an excuse to hinder the external development of our new semiconductor industry. After all, Huawei faced such treatment from the Western world because of its deep association with the state, not to mention a new industry entirely held by the state.

Moreover, you provided the technology. Both publicly and privately, isn't it only right that you are the person in charge?"

"This..."

Gu Heng was suddenly trapped by Mr. Hua's reasoning...

After pondering for a long time, he replied, "Huawei was targeted because many technologies were choked off; we needed them.

But this 2nm mass production technology and the subsequent whole set of technologies are ahead of the entire world. They will be the ones needing us, so how could they target us?

And if all else fails, why not include Huawei too? I'd take no more than 25%, just 20%, and sell the other 5% to Huawei, let them be the nation's flagship enterprise, forge their golden image, would that work?"

Mr. Hua shook his head, "No."

This won't work, that won't work...

It's nothing but blatant arm-twisting...

Gu Heng began to feel emotional as well.

"The new enterprise must remain under the control of the state, and absolutely nothing about it must be leaked. I'm not exaggerating when I tell you that this will be the key to Hua Country's advantage in the global arena for the next decade, or even longer.

As to why not Huawei, but you, the reason is simple.

We can't guarantee that bringing Huawei in won't cause new complications. You should understand the principle of not putting all eggs in one basket.

And since you contributed the technology, you could have used it to create enormous wealth, but you chose to offer it for the country's development, demonstrating your dedication.

Capable, competent, committed.

Who else should we push to the forefront but you?"

This barrage of words completely disoriented Gu Heng's thoughts...

He opened his mouth, struggling to find words...

Seeing Gu Heng's hesitant expression, Mr. Hua, the old fox, subtly smiled at Li Wengu and Mr. Chu, then spoke again, "And let me tell you something else, the top leader has personally nominated you to be one of this year's Top Ten Outstanding Youths.

What is an outstanding youth?

One who has made unparalleled contributions among their age group.

If you're not up for the challenge, how can you wear this crown of honor?

I won't say much more. I'm not forcing you. I've made the stakes clear; the choice is up to you.

Now, there's 15 minutes left until the founding ceremony of your IDE Group. We'll give you that 15 minutes to think it over. If you decide to accept, then in a while, I will go on stage on behalf of the Ministry of Industry to make the announcement.

If you disagree, then Mr. Li, Mr. Chu, and I are just here in our capacities as leaders to inspect your company and to congratulate you."

After speaking, the three leaders stopped talking and continued chatting about trifles with smiles...

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About ten minutes later.

As the meeting room door was knocked, Jiang Ruxue's voice came from outside.

"Leaders, Mr. Gu, there are 5 minutes until the group's founding ceremony."

Jiang Ruxue dared not rush Gu Heng, much less the dignitaries, and after simply reminding them of the time, she fell silent and stood quietly at the door waiting...

And Gu Heng, after a long contemplation, finally raised his head.

Meeting Mr. Hua's smiling eyes, Gu Heng could only smile resignedly...

"Have you thought it through?"

Mr. Hua's gentle voice sounded.

"I've thought it through; it's just a scapegoat position anyhow. I've been criticized a lot; I might as well get used to it."

This time it wasn't Mr. Hua who spoke, but Li Wengu who picked up where Gu Heng left off, "Mr. Hua just mentioned your high awareness, what happened all of a sudden? What scapegoat? What could possibly need you to take the fall?

Do you know how many entrepreneurs spend their lives longing for such an honor?"

Gu Heng smirked, not arguing.

It was indeed an honor...

Decades ago, probably everyone would have longed for such recognition...

But what was the situation now?

Huawei, a company leading national technological development, was severely criticized, and he did not think the criticism he would receive in the future would be less than that faced by Huawei...

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Mr. Hua interrupted Li Wengu's officialese with a smile, saying, "You don't have to feel aggrieved, there are still benefits.

The new company had already completed its preliminary planning, named 'Huaguo Semiconductor,' on par with enterprises like 'Huaguo Tobacco.' You will be named a deputy CEO. Although it's just a title, you will still be granted the corresponding rank. However, you won't have any specific job scopes or any authority to affect the company's operations. You will just receive a 25% share of the dividends when it's due, but don't expect too much money since most profits would likely be reinvested as development funds in the company.

If you're not familiar, you could look up the rank of the deputy CEO of Huaguo Tobacco to see that this is not just a minor promotion; this is almost the first case of its kind since the inception of Hua Country.

However, this won't be disclosed to the public, after all, you're quite young, and you should understand that."

A nominal deputy CEO?

Only with the right to dividends.

And even the dividend money won't reach his hands.

Doesn't having no specific job responsibilities mean no power?

If it were someone else, they definitely wouldn't accept it.

But Gu Heng was not just anyone...

What did he need that power for?

Did he lack that bit of dividends? For him, who had the system, all money was essentially sheared from the global financial markets. He could virtually co-opt infinite resources unless he activated S3, so why bother splitting money with the country?

What he wanted was this title...

Wasn't that akin to holding a royal sword?

As long as he didn't betray Hua Country in the future, who could touch him?

And this nominal deputy CEO position, although not part of the administrative hierarchy and devoid of any practical significance, was merely a title, but by rank, the deputy CEO was almost comparable to the deputy mayor of a typical prefecture-level city...

If Old Gu knew that his son was now on the same level as a deputy mayor, wouldn't he set off fireworks for three days and nights?

How could such a good deal come his way, and on what grounds could Gu Heng refuse...

With this thought, all of Gu Heng's previous dissatisfaction vanished, and he stood up and said, "Reporting to the leadership, for national development, I have no complaints! I accept this task!"

"Since you are willing, then it's settled. Reserve a few minutes for me later; I need to use your group's establishment ceremony to make a public announcement."

"Okay."

"Alright, let's go then."

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In the reception hall on the 18th floor of the Hushang Global Financial Building, the room was already filled with people.

The corporate executives were busy hosting visiting dignitaries from fellow companies, and the middle management was also hustling around, preparing everything for the establishment ceremony.

Thousands of seats were divided into three sections...

The viewing area.

The press area.

And the company staff area...

With only two minutes to the start of the ceremony, Gu Heng had still not appeared, and Shu Yan was somewhat anxious as she said to Tu Yong, "Mr. Tu, should we go and urge Mr. Gu again? The ceremony is about to start..."

Tu Yong first delegated some tasks, then glanced at Shu Yan and said, "If not, we can delay the ceremony, it's not like it absolutely has to start at 10 o'clock sharp. A little delay won't matter.

Mr. Gu and a few leaders are definitely discussing important matters in the lounge; would you dare to disturb them?"

Shu Yan could only reluctantly accept upon hearing this...

But the next second, several figures appeared at the side door...

Although Gu Heng was the host, he very sensibly gave the main position to the three big shots and positioned himself slightly behind to the side as they all arrived together...

Recently, they had been forcibly dispersed by security personnel outside, missing the chance to interview, but now the opportunity was right in front of them; how could they possibly let it slip?

In an instant...

The keen reporters all swarmed forward...