There is a bar in Houhai

Chapter 549 Cafe

Due to the time difference, the two girls went to bed very late one night, and were reluctant to get up in the morning. Qin Mohan had to change his plan and planned to take them to Stanford University after breakfast.

"Sister, morning!"

"Sister-in-law, morning."

Seeing the two sleepy girls coming down the stairs rubbing their eyes, Qin Mohan felt a little helpless, so he had no choice but to call them down for breakfast.

"Sister-in-law, where's my brother?" The aroma from the food woke up the two girls, Jin Yaran saw that Qin Mohan was the only one in the restaurant, and couldn't help asking.

"He made an appointment with someone to talk about things in the morning and has already gone out."

Coupa Cafe on Ramona Street is located in the center of Palo Alto, and it is considered a relatively well-known chain store of Coupa Cafe.Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg were all fans of this store.

When Shen Fang arrived at this cafe, it was already [-]:[-]. He was not used to showing his status and capital by arriving late on purpose after making an appointment with others.In Shen Fang's view, punctuality is a virtue, which is the minimum etiquette in interpersonal communication.

Fortunately, Elon Musk was not late either. He arrived at the cafe at five minutes to ten. Seeing Shen Fang who was already waiting in front of the window to taste coffee, he hurriedly apologized: "Sorry, Mr. Shen, I'm late."

"It's not too late, I came early." Shen Fang said to Musk: "You can call me Charles. My friends call me that."

"It's an honor to be your friend. Thank you, Charles, you can call me Alan." Musk is kind.

"Alan, what would you like to drink? I invite you." Shen Fang stretched out his hand and called the waiter over.

Since Shen Fang was sitting here, many coffee-drinking customers in the cafe have noticed him. The common Asian face blindness of Westerners makes them feel that Shen Fang looks familiar, but they don't know who it is.There are too many Asians who start businesses and work in Silicon Valley, and they may be technicians or managers of a certain company.

But when Elon Musk appeared and sat across from Shen Fang enthusiastically, looking at his expression as if he looked at the opposite person with respect, at this time some people really began to pay attention to Shen Fang.Some even took out their mobile phones and started secretly taking pictures and sending them to colleagues, asking them to help find out who the Asian man is.

"Charles, I'm sorry yesterday, I didn't know you were on your honeymoon. I apologize for my recklessness." Although Elon Musk had already collected information about Shen Fang, he still pretended not to know the chance encounter .After all, in a foreign country, it is very impolite to disturb other people's vacation and leisure.

"It's okay, I don't know if you have done some research, I have at least ten months off a year." Shen Fang smiled: "This place is well-known in Palo Alto."

"Everyone has their own favorite way of life. I am the one who can't be idle. If I take a break for a week, I will be at a loss and even doubt the value of my existence."

Although Shen Fang himself is relatively tired, he respects hard-working people.People like Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, and even Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg will sleep and sleep on a project, and they love the joy of success.But what is harvested is often a disease of the individual's body.Jobs did just that, dying of pancreatic cancer.

But Shen Fang wouldn't. He had worked so hard in his previous life, but he was more busy on the construction site with small workers, busy at the construction site of advertising installation.Later, it finally transformed into an advertising design company, but within two years, I committed suicide due to stomach cancer.There is only one kind of heroism in the world, which is to still love life after seeing the truth of life clearly.Shen only understood this truth after he was reborn, so he has always been enjoying life.

After a brief greeting, Musk said to Shen Fang: "Charles, I don't know what you think of the Starlink project I proposed?"

Shen Fang put down the cup in his hand, looked at Musk, and sighed: "A bold idea, if it can be implemented, there will be no network dead ends in the world. Especially in the field of aviation, my wife will never complain about the link on the plane. Internet speed is too slow."

Hearing Shen Fang's praise, Musk was very excited, and said to Shen Fang: "Charles, thank you. I hope to get the support of Wild Fox Company. With your support, this plan can be implemented smoothly."

"Alan, calm down." Shen Fang stretched out his hand to signal him to calm down. Shen Fang's actions made Musk feel a little bad.

Shen Fang continued: "I support your plan, Alan, you also know that SpaceX is currently facing huge losses, and the recovery of Falcon 9 failed, so your Starlink project can only stay on PPT. So you should calm down."

"Charles, do you have no hope for the next launch of the Falcon 9?" Musk asked in surprise: "You also know that when I agreed with the board of directors of Wild Fox to take a stake, it was because of your enthusiasm for the Falcon 9 rocket. High confidence in the future."

"Elon, I still believe in the future of Falcon 9. If it can be successful, NASA's order can fully support all the business needs of SpaceX. But the Starlink project involves too much, especially from the telecommunications industry giants AT&T and Verizon Because you moved their cake." Shen Fang looked at the thoughtful Musk, and continued: "Next year will be the year of re-election. Whether it is the Democratic Party or the Republican Party, their candidates will represent the traditional telecom giants. Interests. And your Starlink plan will involve the interests of global network operators, this opposition force is too great."

SpaceX's "Starlink" network actually uses 1.2 satellites to build a space Wi-Fi covering all corners of the earth, so that all users in the world can use the Internet without barriers.I have to say that this plan is very grand, but there are many problems in it.The first is obstruction from telecommunications and network operators, and the second is obstruction from different national security levels. No country will allow its citizens to connect to the global network without barriers.

"It seems that Mr. Shen is not very optimistic about my plan." After finishing speaking, Musk took a sip of coffee and looked at Shen Fang quietly. He has been in Silicon Valley for many years and has seen countless tricks of investors. Shen Fang like this, first hits you, demotes you to nothing, and then appears as a savior.

Regarding the Starlink project, Elon Musk has considered it comprehensively. Since he dared to propose this plan, it shows that he believes that time will help him solve all problems. When this plan is actually implemented, countless investors will follow suit , This is also his confidence as an emerging leader in the Internet industry in Silicon Valley.

"Alan, I guess you have misunderstood. It's not that I don't like this plan." Shen Fang looked at Elon Musk and didn't answer his question first, but asked another question: "I don't know if you know me well." How many?"

"You?" Musk looked at Shen Fang, he didn't know what Shen Fang's question meant.

"Yes, it's me. I know that Silicon Valley has a lot of comments on me, saying that I have a good vision, never miss an investment, and I'm as cunning as a fox." Shen Fang shook his head mockingly: "But you all overlooked one thing. The problem is that I am a Chinese, and I am a Chinese investor."

"My investment in Apple, Google and Facebook has never exceeded 5%. Do you know why? It's because I'm from Huaxia." Shen Fang said with a smile: "I'm also very conscious and never touch the core technology I don’t interfere with the company’s operations, and only enjoy the benefits brought by the shares. That’s why Cook, Larry and even Mark are so relieved of me.”

Shen Fang's words made Musk understand why Wild Fox would abstain from voting at the shareholder meeting instead of supporting any party.Musk said to Shen Fang: "Charles, I didn't think carefully, but I urgently need your voting rights now, otherwise my Starlink plan will be shelved. We have made a lot of preparations for this plan in the early stage. It has exceeded nearly one billion US dollars, and if it is announced to be on hold, I have no choice but to apply for resignation."

"The Starlink project involves the aerospace program of the United States. Just like what I just said, I am a Chinese. If I dare to express my position on this matter, the CIA will probably launch an investigation on me tomorrow." Shen Fang looked at Ma. Ske had a sad expression, and continued: "But I can give up the voting rights of this equity, and you will hold it on your behalf."

Shen Fang's words shook Musk's spirits. He didn't expect to be able to reap this unexpected joy. He clearly knew what 12% of the voting rights represented. He could use this voting right to control the board of directors and complete his plan.But after being excited, he was followed by vigilance. He looked at Shen Fang and asked, "There will be no pies in the sky, and there is no free lunch. I don't know what I need to pay?"

Shen Fang smiled, he knew Musk was moved.He was completely moved by the bargaining chip he gave, and then Shen Fang put forward his own request: "Two options: The first is that I hope to build a joint venture with Tesla in China. I hold 51% of the shares. Tesla provides all technical licenses. The second option is that I build the factory independently, but I only need Tesla’s new energy technical licenses, including technical support within the next five years.”

Shen Fang's appeal has always been on Tesla. SpaceX has made him jealous, but because of his identity, the security department in the United States will definitely not let him continue to hold a large number of shares after SpaceX develops. Dilute his stake or just kick him out.Since there is such a possibility, why not replace it with what you want in advance.Among them, Tesla's new energy technology is what he wants more.

Shen Fang has already greeted Peter and Cai Ruiheng in advance, and has prepared a large amount of funds. If the negotiations here go well, no matter the two plans, Shen Fang can proceed to the next step.Based on his analysis with Peter and Cai Ruiheng, although Tesla is profitable, it is burdened with the burden of SpaceX, and currently cannot provide funds for the construction of the factory. If SpaceX’s Falcon 2015 is successfully launched in [-], Then I will say two things.Now it depends on how much Elon Musk attaches importance to the Chinese market.

Elon Musk is also a relatively decisive person. He sat there thinking for about 10 minutes. When Shen Fang wanted to refill his glass for the second time, he gave his answer: "I promise you, but I must get Wild Fox’s voting rights in all of SpaceX’s shares, and this is a perpetual authorization.”

This is a closed loop. Only with the support of Wild Fox can Musk truly control SpaceX. At this time, SpaceX, which holds more than half of Tesla's shares, can decide the direction of Tesla's investment.Musk is still sure about how to convince Tesla's management.

"Okay, we have a happy cooperation." Shen Fang smiled and shook hands with Musk, and Musk found that Shen's smile on the corner of his mouth was really like a fox.

(End of this chapter)