Reborn Entrepreneurial Giant.

Chapter 68 Meeting Musk by chance

"He said he was the founder of PayPal, now the chairman of a new energy vehicle, and the founder of a rocket launch company." Zhang Yiwen thought Qu Li didn't understand what Musk said, so he introduced him.

"Oh!" Qu Li remained expressionless.

An unexpected acquaintance with Musk made Qu Li behave a little awkwardly. More than ten years later, domestic evaluations of Musk have become polarized. They either worship him as an idol, or they dismiss him because of his stance, saying that Wang Chuanfu and BYD can respect him. Fighting horses and Tesla.

The truth of the matter is not worth discussing. These two companies are both very good companies. The key is that many "fans" with unknown purposes are recruiting evil everywhere.

For example, many people deny the benefits of Tesla’s opening up of patents to the entire industry, as well as the contribution of Tesla’s industrial chain to domestic new energy vehicles. So, let me ask: before Tesla enters the domestic market, are there any new energy sources in China that are worth mentioning? Car?

Anyway, in a report by Xinhua News Agency in 2021, a domestic auto industry executive said that before Tesla entered the Chinese market: Domestic traditional auto companies lack confidence in the prospects of new energy vehicles, have insufficient investment, and many companies are overly dependent on subsidies. , leading to weak technological innovation, low product strength, and dim market response...

Qu Li does not admire Musk, but he is envious. This guy is not only great at starting a business, but he is even better at giving birth to children. However, it is immoral to use his influence to do evil. A typical example is Dogecoin.It can be said that if Musk were a Chinese, he would have been scolded and withdrawn from the Internet, but since he is an American, we are naturally very tolerant.Moreover, many Chinese people have double standards. Domestic entrepreneurs have one problem: they are garbage, while foreign entrepreneurs are lonely warriors who are "suffocated by their dreams".

Perhaps Musk's greatest contribution and the most commendable thing is that he used his own efforts to develop an industry and proved that the direction of new energy vehicles can be achieved.Compare BYD again. This company entered the new energy vehicle industry almost at the same time as Tesla. It has more funds and talent teams, but its brand and product strength...

Qu Li has never believed that it is a good thing for ordinary consumers to consider nationality before purchasing products. Only by experiencing the test of the market can truly outstanding companies emerge. For example, Huawei's competitors in the telecommunications industry are all Fortune 500 companies.Lianxiang is actually very good, but the management doesn't seem to recognize that it is a Chinese company.

In fact, as long as the country allows it, it means that there is no big problem with the company and its products. If there were really any problems, they would have been blocked long ago.For example, India has permanently removed hundreds of apps originating from China, and has blocked Facebook in the country.

Many times, the boss behind the Chinese companies you think of may be Wai Guoren. For example, after Zhalang’s MBO, the boss was an American; in the medical field, the boss of Warwick Mindray Medical is now a Singaporean.What you think is patriotism is likely to support a patriotic crooked nut, because when the country encounters difficulties, the rich will always run faster than the poor.

However, patriotic marketers usually like to ignore the facts and speak from their standpoint. They often say "If you don't buy, you are not a Chinese."

It is even said that the Tesla factory’s good treatment for ordinary workers has evil intentions, because Tesla’s ordinary basic salary is 5341, and the comprehensive income is about 2200 before tax; BYD’s basic salary is 5, which is about [-] before tax. This has seriously disrupted the market.

If patriotism comes at the expense of the interests of ordinary people, can this kind of patriotism really be sustainable?Shouldn't a more rational approach be to win respect through market competition?Isn’t patriotic marketing using the poor’s money to subsidize the rich in the country? We must know that with the rise of domestic products, there will inevitably be a large number of companies focusing on marketing, such as Zhong Xuegao?

Of course, Qu Li still believes more in the future of domestic brands such as BYD, not only because their continuous innovation capabilities are getting stronger and stronger, but also because the future competitiveness of the new energy vehicle industry is likely to be in autonomous driving.

However, due to information security issues, Tesla is inherently at a disadvantage in China's largest market. If this concern is not resolved, a large number of Chinese people will give up buying Tesla out of fear of trouble.There is also the growing personal uncertainty of Musk. He seems to have become uncontrollable due to the expansion of his wealth and global adulation.

However, Musk in 2007 was not the CEO of Tesla, but the chairman of the board of directors and the founder of SpaceX. This year's rocket launch seems to be a failure.

Curious about each other, the two chatted, and Qu Li introduced himself. Unexpectedly, Musk had also seen his film "Comet", and they naturally became more familiar with each other.Qu Li timely expressed his yearning for new energy vehicles and hoped to visit his company. Musk agreed and gave him his contact information and company address.

Then he made an appointment with Zhou Shaoning to visit Apple together tomorrow, and Qu Li returned to the hotel with Zhang Yiwen.

"Let's take a bath together!" Back at the hotel, Qu Li pulled Zhang Yiwen into the bathroom. Two hours later, the water in the bathtub became colder, and the two of them walked out in nightgowns.

Qu Li opened the computer given to him by Apple and then sent an email to the country. Zhang Yiwen called his little sister. Of course, he had to show off when pretending to be like this.In the meantime, he also sent a text message to Chen Danlin, telling her that he had a tired day and needed to rest.

Apple quickly released the video of the iPhone launch event and spread it on the Internet, such as YouTube. After seeing it, Qu Li forwarded it in support without emphasizing his presence.

"We forgot to take photos today. They didn't believe that I had said hello and chatted with these big shots." Zhang Yiwen came to Qu Li and acted coquettishly.

"Then what should I do? It's still unknown whether I can see Bridges tomorrow."

"Think of a way!"

"You can take some photos at the Apple headquarters, and then you can go to the Google and Yahoo headquarters. Even the largest Internet technology companies in Silicon Valley have been there."

"In fact, there were reporters taking photos at the scene."

"We don't know anyone..."

The two struggled for a long time without coming to a conclusion, but decided on their itinerary for tomorrow. They would meet and communicate with people from HSBC Private Bank in the morning, and then go to Apple headquarters for a visit and dinner.

After talking nonsense, she felt that her prowess had returned, and then she stared at Zhang Yiwen again. Her aggressive eyes were quickly noticed by her.

"What are you going to do?"

"What do you think I can do now?"

"You can do anything..."

"It's good to know!" Qu Li pulled Zhang Yiwen over, and the nightgown on his body slid down smoothly.

The next morning, people from HSBC came to the hotel where he was staying. There were no more than 10 people including Qu Li and they temporarily rented a small conference room for about the same price as the room rate.

"Mr. Qu, this is the lawyer and accountant we have cooperated with for a long time in the United States..." Peterson introduced, "We have already made contact with Lions Gate Pictures..."

"There is no problem with the execution of the contract. Lions Gate has promised to transfer funds to our designated account on time, totaling US$6000 million."

"Global Rights has made an appointment and they want to talk to you directly."

"Then call them and talk on the phone."

"Okay." Peterson quickly called Lionsgate.

"Hey Brian, how much are you prepared to pay for global rights?"

"$3000 million!"

"Huh? How much did you say?"

"$3000 million to buy out all copyrights except China, including adaptations, sequels, online rights, etc."

"No other objections, please help me with the distribution in the Bay Area..."

"no problem!"

"Funds arrive immediately?"

"can."

"Then it's settled."

"That's a deal."

In just a few minutes, Qu Li sold the global rights to "Comet" to Lionsgate for US$3000 million.

"In fact, you can sell it at a higher price..." someone from HSBC said

"But I'm already satisfied." Qu Li didn't want to explain. Wouldn't it be nice to settle down as soon as possible?You can't be too greedy to make so much money at such a low cost.

"Let's continue talking about what to do after the funds arrive." Peterson interrupted his colleague. He knew that Qu Li was very opinionated, and he didn't think there was anything wrong with selling the global rights to "Comet" for US$3000 million. This was not a special effect. Blockbusters may not be able to make back their costs at the global box office.

"We have collected various data on the rise and fall of crude oil during this period. This wave of decline in crude oil prices may continue..."

"That's not right. What I want is for the international oil price to rise by more than 55 to 60 US dollars within a year, not to see how much it will fall now?" Qu Liming was obviously impatient.

"But judging from the historical cycle, the current international oil price is already very high."

"I don't want to know, okay?" Qu Li interrupted.

"Of course, we have helped you contact the seller." Peterson stood up again. Fortunately, he had a plan, otherwise he would have been tricked by this group of companions.

For the futures operation he is responsible for in Xiangjiang, according to the calculation method of doubling the profit or loss of a 10% increase or decrease, crude oil has fallen by 15%, and Lun Copper has fallen by more than 20%. The overall profit of this operation is very likely to double. high.Although Peterson doesn't earn much, establishing a good relationship with Qu Li is equivalent to opening up a channel for upward development.

Qu Li actively uses the services of private banks and resolutely ignores the various temptations they send. It is not that they are unprofessional, but that their professionalism may not necessarily bring benefits to you unless you have enough money to support a family. A team that only answers to you.Most private banking advisers are actually accountable to banks.