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So, Athena began to explain everything and the effects the development had on society. Hearing the positive aspects, Ling Qingyu's breathing quickened.

She realized how much Athena's product was superior compared to others. Heck, the smaller the chips, the better the performances and more power-saving. There was another essential factor of increasing efficiency.

All in all, the chip development of a nation displayed a civilization's technology level. Even though the current country C didn't have a negative relationship because of a common enemy—the World Government, the fight for hegemony still existed which meant there would be some barring and restriction in terms of exports, not to mention the suppression to hinder the development.

"So, 2nm is a lot, right? How about compared to others?" Ling Qingyu asked.

"Mom, there's no one, not one mobile phone or computer, utilizing 2 nm. Things are still in the laboratory stage. Mass production needs time." Athena explained. "Of course, time depends on those capitalists whether they want to speed up or shave enough wool from the consumers."

"Then, Athena, do you already have a complete set of technology for mass production?"

"I have it in my blueprint, even the required lithography technology." Athena nodded.

Ling Qingyu didn't feel strange, since who knew what Athena had gained after a trip of roaming around in other private databases.

Based on new understanding, Ling Qingyu understood how crucial was the chip technology. A nation's entire semiconductors or electronics industry depended on the chips, which meant military's and civilian's future development depended heavily on this technology so that the competition between one another remained fierce.

"Mom, you have no idea. With my help, you can become the number one in this country and even over the entire world. Haha." Athena laughed out like an evil witch as if her conspiracy to take over the world had succeeded. "Look, even the Samsung company in our neighboring country can only produce 3 nm, 5 nm.

Country C, we're in, manufactures 7 nm only and yet everybody here is taking pride in this mere achievement.

"Of course, it isn't easy but the 7 nm they're talking about here, backed by the government, is flawed to those who have some expertise and knowledge, regarding the semiconductor industry. 7 nm made from EUV and DUV are completely different—heaven and earth is a more appropriate description."

"EUV and DUV," Ling Qingyu scratched her sweating hair. Never in her life had she sweat more listening to Athena's detailed explanation. It was another eye-opener.

"Extreme ultraviolet and deep ultraviolet."

"I see, so my current country is several steps behind."

"Indeed it is. But now, with me here, Mom, I will be your pride. Everybody will come and flatter you." Athena's eyes gleamed with sharp vision that she had contributed to her mother's success.

"Athena, you've always been my pride since day one. You don't need to tell me twice. I'm proud to have you as my daughter." Ling Qingyu replied. "However, we can't go public with your innovations. We must go through step by step. Otherwise, too many eyes and malicious intent will drown us later."

"Oh…" Athena immediately wilted and wanted to argue. "But…but…"

"You can manufacture the devices, just for our circle." Ling Qingyu couldn't bear to see a discouraged Athena. "Baby, if suddenly we come out with 2 nm products, we'll never be able to live freely again. It's not time yet."

There was another method which Ling Qingyu didn't state—handing over the key technologies to the country. But who was Ling Qingyu? A proper standard businesswoman, seeking profit, power and influence. Why would she become a fish on another's board? The government should become her puppet, not the other way around.

If unsuccessful, there would be many other nations willing to accept her; Ling Qingyu hoped not to see this scene where she had to leave the country.

"Then, what to do with this?" Athena voiced her rejection reluctantly.

"Of course, you're amazing. I can take several steps ahead. Start with a 7 nm lithography machine, a proper true technology to build up the chip manufacturing industry here." Ling Qingyu laid out her plans. "Then step up with little improvement with some time so that people are not too suspicious.

Even then, there'll be so many problems to handle, not to mention we must fight with the chip manufacturer here since we're killing their business."

Athena hummed and said nothing more. Now that Ling Qingyu pointed out the terrible consequences of not staying low, Athena no longer had reluctance and agreed.

Moreover, Ling Qingyu figured it was indeed time to raise her power and stopped staying low. Gradually, a huge palm had encroached on the entire Province N over several months and began to spread its fingers outward and no party was aware a great existence had been born to suppress them. Xia family and Shen family had become the early fish.

"Well then, Mom. I've produced a mobile phone and a laptop, specifically for you to try. Don't worry, testings have been conducted and the results are outstanding nonetheless." Athena patted her chest. "CPU, power consumption, and reliability all optimized to a degree, no other party can in this world, Mom."

A robot with a trailer brought the devices for Ling Qingyu to see. Modernized yet retaining the world's aesthetic design brought Ling Qingyu to a joyful mood. The happiest since she fended off against the robbers.

"How's the software?" Ling Qingyu asked, turning on the phone to see how it run. Even the startup was incredibly fast. A flash with Spirit Electronics and the phone could be used. Scrolling through the screen, Ling Qingyu nodded imperceptibly and tried her hands on the laptop.

"It's the best fit. For instance, if we say only 20 percent of the software capabilities shows up in the old devices, then now it's 150 percent. With further upgrades, you can imagine how revolutionized ours has become. Of course, the AI features have improved dramatically by another 80 percent, more lifelike and more responsive."

"Good, it seems like your software company must expand to a hardware one. I presume I have to make several calls and search for a company's residence."

"Well, Mom. It's better to be your call with your prestige. Please…so many people will come to you on their initiative once you say a word. Otherwise, the locations we receive might not be so good." Athena begged her mother.

"Don't forget about the blueprints after we're done." Ling Qingyu reminded.

"I know, Mom. Even if I forget, it only takes a second."

Ling Qingyu's lips twitched at Athena's excuse. Having a talented daughter burdened her mental power. Once she thought she could rest, another appeared.

Counting her finger, Ling Qingyu raised her brows at the number of industries she possessed—heavy automotive industry, food and agriculture, fashion and design, beauty and health products, electronics and apps. Now another semiconductor had popped up but she must carefully tread the deep water. Another workload had appeared again but Ling Qingyu was almost impatient to prove her path.

She swore very soon, aerospace, naval and medicine fields would be next. It wouldn't be long. A smile curled up as her cheeks blushed from joys and expectations for the future conquest.

I see. I hear. I come. I conquer!

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