While the groom was out, he went to pick up the bride.
Zhou Jianneng took the opportunity to gather the delegation together, and then explained Zhang Hao's response plan, hoping to hear everyone's opinions.
"The Fujian-German era? Is it reliable?"
Du Chengping spoke first.
Compared with BYD, which is at its peak, the Minde era is like a "decreasing old man" and is really incomparable.
"Absolutely reliable." Zhou Jianneng nodded quickly, and then explained: "I just asked the people below to help check the disaster situation in the Minde era."
"How is it?" someone asked quickly.
"The situation is better than expected. No matter how desolate the Fujian era is, it is still a pillar company of Minde. The local officials attach great importance to it. The damage is not serious. As long as the funds are in place, production can be resumed before the end of the year."
Zhou Jianneng showed a hint of relief on his face.
"Lao Zhou, the disaster situation is only one of them. If I have to choose, I would rather choose BYD."
Yin Suwan from Times Hotel shook her head.
She was the one who made the final investment orders and liquidated all her assets for this purpose. Thinking about it now, she somewhat regrets it. It was too reckless at the time.
I can only blame Zhang Hao for his reputation.
Zhou Jianneng smiled coquettishly: "Mr. Yin, isn't the acquisition successful? There is no way, this is their home field, what else can we do except accept it?"
"Lao Zhou, you can't use so much money to invest in Minde Times, right? What should you do with the remaining money?"
"Ahem, don't worry, everyone, listen to me, Director Zhang plans to expand the production scale of the Minde era, and also develop new technologies so that he can monopolize the entire market. The money is not too much, not too little."
Zhou Jianneng quickly dissuaded him.
After finally twisting the big guys into a rope, it would be a pity to give up halfway. Without these people, with his wealth, he will be a small boss at most.
He is the person who least wants to see everyone break up.
"Expand production? As far as I know, many overseas mines have been closed, and the country has always been short of lithium and cobalt. Can we find sufficient raw materials?"
A knowledgeable member expressed doubts.
"This is not a problem. There are countless scrapped cars at the moment. We can obtain the resources we need by recycling used batteries.
This is also Director Zhang’s idea. I think it is very feasible. Minde is not in the Zhuwan District, the population density is not as high as here, and the environmental protection policy is very loose. If it is managed well, it may be able to generate more income." p>
Zhou Jianneng quickly came up with a solution.
"Lao Zhou, tell us the truth, are Director Zhang sure? This is more than 100 billion in funds, is it no joke?"
Yin Suwan asked with a straight face.
Zhou Jianneng nodded repeatedly: "You can find out if you ask someone. There is a shortage of batteries in the market now. As long as they are produced, there is no need to worry about selling them."
Everyone felt a little relieved after hearing this.
"By the way, what's going on with that new technology?"
"I'm not sure about this. From what Director Zhang said... the potential of lithium batteries has been almost tapped. The future potential is limited and extremely resource-consuming. Especially cobalt and lithium, which will definitely not be enough in the future, so he wants to develop new ones."
Technology."
Zhou Jianneng quickly explained.
Du Chengping couldn't help but worry: "New technologies are not easy to develop. With just over 100 billion, we might not even be able to fill the gap between our teeth."
"Actually, the situation is not as difficult as everyone thinks. Director Zhang owns Shuguang New Energy Company, which specializes in controllable nuclear fusion. It has a total investment of hundreds of billions and has strong technical strength. When the time comes, we can borrow from the east wind.
It will definitely get twice the result with half the effort."
Zhou Jianneng explained in a low voice.
"The risk is still a bit high..."
Some people are backing down.
Seeing this, Zhou Jianneng tried his best to persuade: "Risk and return have always been positively correlated. The greater the risk, the greater the return. How can there be any reason not to take risks?
You may wish to imagine what a huge fortune it will be if we really monopolize the entire battery market. Among all our investors, the worst ones are also tens of billions."
"It's a beautiful idea, but it's too difficult. I'm not saying I'm discouraged. The success rate is probably less than one percent, so don't get your hopes up."
"Yes! That makes sense."
"Too risky."
As soon as he finished speaking, others echoed.
"No! Director Zhang's example is right in front of us. Nothing is impossible. Besides, even if the new technology is not successfully developed, we can continue to produce lithium batteries and we won't lose anything no matter how much we lose? Everyone says so.
Isn’t that true?”
"Hey, that sounds like it!"
The crowd quickly changed their attitude.
There is nothing wrong with what Lao Zhou said. Zhang Hao is indeed a living example. This man went from a net worth of one billion to a net worth of hundreds of billions in less than a year.
It is simply unprecedented.
However, there are also those who insist on quitting: "Lao Zhou, I don't plan to invest anymore. When can I get my money back? I have urgent needs."
"I said, Lao Xing, you don't want to buy BYD's shares, do you?"
Zhou Jianneng quickly tested it.
"Since you have guessed it, I will not hide it from you. I am still more optimistic about BYD, Wang Chuanxi, Li Shufu and Sterling. Which one is not the best among people?"
"You are too short-sighted. Don't forget that we are a whole. Only by uniting can we withstand risks, not be bullied, and move forward more steadily and further."
Lao Xing shook his head on the spot: "I don't have as big ambitions as you. As long as I can keep the family fed and clothed, it's enough. Let me do the rest!"
"Okay, if you want to quit, no one will stop you. When the wedding is over, I will personally go and tell Director Zhang that I hope you don't regret it. It's easy to get off the boat, but it's difficult to get back on the boat."
Zhou Jianneng was very angry.
Such short-sighted people are worthless.
The good news is that, except for Lao Xing, others have no intention of quitting for the time being. After all, they finally came out and they want to wait and see for a while longer.
And what Lao Zhou said is not unreasonable. They are all foreigners. If they don't stick together, they will only be slaughtered by others and have no chance of getting ahead.
Although this acquisition failed, it also illustrates the truth that no matter how difficult it is, high-quality assets like BYD are not something they can touch.
Even Zhang Hao can't do it, so don't talk about them.
Of course, Zhang Hao is already very powerful if he can build such a big business here. The failure of this acquisition may still be due to their involvement.
In any case, having a leader is better than having none, unless they are willing to be ordinary people with some savings and follow the trend all their lives.
"Thank you."
Lao Xing bowed his hands to everyone, then found an excuse and quickly left the wedding scene.
Zhang Chongxin failed to stop the other party, so he could only pull Zhou Jianneng aside and asked quietly:
"Lao Zhou, Lao Xing, what's going on?"
"Don't worry about him." Zhou Jianneng waved his hand, and then explained: "He plans to lick Wang Chuanxi's smelly feet, and he will no longer be with us."
"Why is this so? Can't you just attend the wedding?"
Zhang Chongxin couldn't help but sigh.
"Why are we keeping him? We just had a feud with BYD, and now he has rushed to surrender to the enemy. To be serious, his behavior is no different from that of a traitor. It is better to leave. Out of sight is clean."
Zhou Jianneng said with disdain.
ps: Happy Valentine's Day, I hope everyone can find your significant other!