Meng Qian met with his friends at the airport.

The two assistants accompanied them to set off, but unexpectedly, Liu Jianhao was there too.

Seeing Meng Qian’s doubts, he explained: “San Francisco will attend a friend’s birthday and will take you to the scenery later.”

"So that's it." Meng Qian understood.

Liu Jianhao said again: "It is the best way to eat, drink, play and have fun with me. Just wait for boredom with my brother."

Liu Jianye smiled: "If you don't compare with young people, you're all here, let's go."

The air tickets are all booked first class cabins. After waiting for half an hour, the huge Airbus A380 crosses the Pacific Ocean, chasing the night, and landing at the San Francisco SFO Airport on the other side. Spreading multiple time zones, Meng Qian's concept of time is already chaotic, but it is dark outside anyway.

It should be at night. You can queue up to enter the country according to the process and then answer some questions from the entry officer. After being approved, your passport book is stamped and you are officially allowed to enter the country... The process is dragged down, and everyone who flew long distances were tired. After coming out, they didn't look at it and stayed in the local hotel.

The next morning, after breakfast, Tesla sent someone to pick him up.

Sitting in the back row of touching del-s, Meng Qian had time to truly observe American cities.

It was very fresh when I came to the United States for the first time. I heard a lot of good and bad things online. Now I saw it myself and it was really good but the road seemed very empty. The buildings were low, mainly two or three floors of bungalows, and it was extremely rare to see those higher than four floors. This is still the city.

Going south along a desolate road, it becomes even more empty after leaving the city. It is surrounded by large residential areas, with many buildings on one or two floors. The traffic flow on the road gradually increases, but there are no pedestrians. Every car whistles over in a hurry, just like reincarnation.

After about twenty minutes' drive, enter Santa Clara County. The famous "Silicon Valley" is located in this area. There are many cities around it, and they are also large bungalows. There are not as many tall buildings as you imagine in the sacred places of technology. Even Tesla's headquarters is not as good as you think.

The two cars stopped one after another, Meng Qian and others got out of the car, looked up at the low-key headquarters, which was a bit unexpected, but they didn't have time to think about it. The reception staff walked in front and led the way, and everyone entered. When they entered the headquarters, Tesla was very sincere, and the senior management and the boss had already arrived.

"This is Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla Motors."

"This is Meng Qian, chairman and chief technology officer of Fuguo Energy."

The two people held their hands together and looked at each other at the same time. Musk looked like a typical Westerner's high nose bridge and deep eyes, wearing a suit without a tie; and in Musk's eyes, Meng Qian was much younger. Although he deliberately had a beard, his face still looked immature.

"I am full of expectations for this experience trip, Mr. Musk." Meng Qian used English.

Musk did not underestimate the other party's youth and said with a smile: "I believe Mr. Meng will develop a comprehensive understanding of Tesla and recognize its value."

Meng Qian's English speaking proficiency is reasonable. He worked very hard when he was studying. He passed the CET-6 exam, but there were some obstacles in actual use and he did not adjust. Fortunately, the other party took care of foreigners, spoke faster, and there was a translator present, so the communication was smooth.

As the conversation gradually deepened, the sense of strangeness was eliminated a lot. Meng Qian and Liu Jianye and Musk talked about their battery technology and investment and construction plans; then listen to Musk's paving plan to promote the development of the electric vehicle field and the opportunity for cooperation between the two sides.

Musk talked about his advantages: "If the factory is built in Nevada, we will receive a lot of tax incentives and more than one billion dollars in tax issues can be saved."

Meng Qian asked: "Where is the supply of materials?"

Musk smiled: "This is also the key consideration when we invest. The supply of raw materials, aviation and land transportation are all very convenient."

Meng Qian was satisfied: "The conditions and environment you chose were very good and well prepared."

"Thank you," Musk said, "but we also have some doubts about new technologies, such as cycle life, stability, and especially safety."

"I brought the test data of the power battery." Meng Qian looked at Liang Tao and took out the information.

Although the two parties come for cooperation, cooperation is not a matter of a few words. Tesla needs to check the data on the safety test of power batteries. After making a good idea, they also need to test the battery samples in person; Meng Qian also needs to actually experience electric cars and visit their companies.

So this morning, I only talked about part of it.

At noon, we had a meal at the staff restaurant. Meng Qian and Musk had a table together. They talked about some relaxing topics during lunch time, and talked about the performance, hobbies, etc. of the latest p85 models.

Meng Qian admires Musk very much. He holds multiple positions. In addition to the well-known Tesla Automobile, he is also the CTO of Spacex, the chief technology officer, and also runs a solar energy company.

In terms of technology and quality, Spacex, as a private space company, has launched launch vehicles into space many times, and its attention is much higher than that of electric vehicles.

Therefore, Americans call it "Iron Man". Being able to talk to this "Iron Man" on an equal basis and negotiate cooperation is a milestone for Meng Qian's scientific and technological career.

He also believed that sooner or later he would be like Musk and even more dazzling.

This is a new pursuit that he has created.

...

After lunch, Meng Qian and others said goodbye temporarily.

Tesla needs to study battery data, while Meng Qian wants to experience the new car. The other party provided two top-up versions of the del-s, which are the newly launched p85+ models. The Americans smiled and handed them the keys, which meant: "If you want to do whatever you want, we have strength."

Tesla's itinerary advice for them is to drive a new car on the road to test and evaluate its performance and potential; to visit the factory the morning after tomorrow to witness the modern electric vehicle production line; then the bosses of both sides will conduct price code consultations on the issue of cooperation.

Tesla's headquarters and factory were not together. After everyone discussed it, they finally adopted Liu Jianhao's idea: "Go south to the coast, go to San Francisco along Highway 1, rest there at night, move freely, handle official duties the next day, and go to Tesla's factory the day after tomorrow to see the real face."

Liu Jianhao once lived in the United States and had rich experience in driving. His idea was approved by everyone. The two latest top-end p85+ vehicles, Liu Jianhao and Meng Qian each were responsible for one. As for the driver's license issue, it used to be notarized, but now Chinese driver's licenses are also recognized (main regions).

Meng Qian got on the car and started the car. The obvious difference between electric cars and gasoline cars is that when the oil (electric) door is down, the torque will reach the maximum, so its acceleration performance is outstanding. It is said that it only takes 4.4 seconds to break 100 yuan. For a two-ton five-seater sedan, it is comparable to a sports car.

The central control is a full LCD display, which is very technological, with speed, remaining mileage of the battery, navigation mileage, average power consumption, etc. At present, the car has more than half of the power left, and it is said that it can run more than 400 kilometers under full state. If you use a new battery, the effect will definitely be even more amazing.

Set up your destination and set off one after another.

Run along the most beautiful Highway No. 1, known as the West, with mountains on one side and sea on the other side. The view of the scenery is really spectacular. The road is spacious, and Americans are quite disciplined to drive, with a developed car culture. Self-driving is a pleasant thing. I passed the small town halfway and stopped to see the scenery.

Meng Qian stood high and looked at the yacht waving above the sea. He felt very comfortable in the blue sea and blue sky: "The life of Americans looks really leisurely."

Liu Jianhao stretched his limbs: "Pick a sunny day, and a few friends will go to sea on a yacht, so you can be free!"

"In the past, it was also a day for sports cars, yachts and party parties?" Meng Qian turned around and asked. Liu Jianhao went to college in the United States and was very familiar with local culture.

"It's not that exaggerated." Liu Jianhao shook his head, "but if you have money to come to the United States for vacation, the consumption is pretty good."

"No wonder they all like to immigrate and run out, and come for vacation when I have time," said Meng Qian.

Liu Jianye, who was not speaking, said at this time: "It depends on the situation. If you have money, you will have the best enjoyment here; but those who don't have money may be disappointed. Faced with the gap between culture, language and race, I feel that the United States is worse than that in China. This is a world where the rich can enjoy it."

Meng Qian felt: "After all, I am rich and I am a master everywhere."

"My brother calls this capital." Liu Jianhao said with a smile.
Chapter completed!