The world's richest man started by developing gutter oil

In the deception of Jai Caicedo.
It should be said that it was after Jai Caicedo's sales pitch that Marcel Peck decided to install whole-house solar energy.

But to be honest, this Deep Blue whole-house solar system is really cost-effective, and even Marcel Peck will not regret installing it.

The same thing happened in various countries across Europe, and Deep Blue whole-house solar energy has also become a hot topic.

September 2015, 1, China time.

Shenlan Battery Factory, Longgang District, Shenzhen City.

General Manager's Office.

Just as Kang Xiangwu sat down, the door of his office was pushed open. The person who opened the door looked anxious and panicked.

"What happened?" Kang Xiangwu asked.

"Mr. Kang, something terrible has happened. The price of spodumene ore has skyrocketed just now, from 1800 yuan per ton to 4200 yuan per ton. The futures price has even risen to 3900 yuan per ton. This increase is really abnormal." Su Fukang said anxiously.

"Didn't the London Stock Exchange say anything?" Kang Xiangwu asked with a frown.

Although Deep Blue Battery Factory has already stockpiled lithium ore needed for 500 million electric vehicles, they will still purchase lithium ore in the futures market for subsequent supply issues.

"The London Stock Exchange said everything is normal," said Su Fukang.

"How long will our current stockpiled goods be enough to last DeepBlue Electronics and DeepBlue Automobile?" Kang Xiangwu asked.

"If we stop supplying them, it will be enough for them to use until the end of this year," said Su Fukang.

"We will purchase lithium ore from domestic sources as much as possible, and use another 30 billion to go long on spodumene ore. The target price is 8500 yuan per ton. We must be careful when placing orders so as not to let the enemy know that we are going long," said Kang Xiangwu.

"I understand, Mr. Kang," Su Fukang replied.

"You go and do your thing first, I'll go to the trading room later." Kang Xiangwu said.

"Okay, Mr. Kang." Kang Sufu replied.

After Su Fukang left, Kang Xiangwu picked up the mobile phone on the table and called Wang Chuanfu.

"Mr. Kang, you called about the spodumene ore issue, right?" Wang Chuanfu already knew about the price increase.

"Mr. Wang, I believe you should know why the price of spodumene ore has increased. The lithium ore reserves of our Deep Blue Battery are only enough for our Deep Blue Group to use. If your company still wants us to provide batteries to you, Mr. Wang, you have to take out your reserves." Kang Xiangwu said.

"No problem." Wang Chuanfu replied.

Although BYD's battery technology is not as advanced as that of Deep Blue Group, BYD's battery sales are among the top three in the world. In order to ensure costs, BYD has already stockpiled a large amount of spodumene ore. What's more, this price increase was foreseen long ago.

So Wang Chuanfu agreed very straightforwardly, and first ensured the production of BYD Tang.

"Okay, then I won't bother you anymore." Kang Xiangwu said.

After hanging up the phone with Wang Chuanfu, Kang Xiangwu called Musk who was on the other side of the ocean.

"Kon, I'm glad you called me." Musk smiled after answering the phone.

"Mr. Musk, you should be aware of the skyrocketing price of spodumene ore. For your company's next orders, we can only follow the market," said Kang Xiangwu.

"Kon, I actually have some futures stored here, and I will deliver them directly to you when the time comes," Musk said.

"No problem, I will give you a quote based on the comprehensive cost." Kang Xiangwu said.

Although the launch of Deep Blue Motors has snatched away a lot of Tesla's orders, Tesla still has a lot of loyal fans, not to mention that the new model S also uses Deep Blue's semi-solid-state batteries.

In addition, Deep Blue Auto announced that it would temporarily stop accepting reservations, so Tesla's orders suddenly increased significantly.

If Wang Chuanfu could predict that the price of spodumene ore would rise, how could Musk not know it?

So Musk also quietly hoarded a lot of futures.

As spodumene ore skyrocketed.

Stocks of lithium mining-related companies also soared.

Huayou Cobalt Co., Ltd. went from 3 to the daily limit in less than 0 seconds. In fact, related companies had already been rising when Shenlan launched electric vehicles.

"I really made a fortune. I love Deep Blue Auto and Huayou Cobalt. Please give me a few more daily limits."

"I'm so happy to get a dark blue GLS2014. I used the money I saved to buy Huayou Cobalt, which doubled in just half a year. If I sell the shares now, the profit will be enough for me to buy a GLS2014."

"The guy above is really smart. He used the money for the car to buy stocks. The stock price doubled and the money for the car came back, which is equivalent to not spending a penny on the car."

"I feel that Huayou Cobalt can have another five daily limits. The price of ore has more than doubled in just one day. This rise is too freaking scary."

"Fuck, I didn't expect so many people would do the same thing as me."

"Wow, I didn't expect there are so many smart people in the stock forum."

“You said that lithium ore prices have risen so much, will electric cars also increase in price?”

"Don't you think your question is stupid? Lithium ore is the raw material of lithium batteries, and lithium batteries account for a large proportion of the total. If the price of lithium ore rises, the price of cars will naturally rise as well. They can't sell it to you at a loss, right?"

Office of the President of Deep Blue Group.

While Han Chen was playing games, the door light came on. After turning on the door light, Lin Guangtao pushed open the door and walked in.

"Mr. Han." Lin Guangtao greeted.

Lin Guangtao has followed Han Chen for so many years and has already become a billionaire, but his respect for Han Chen will never change at any time, because without Han Chen, there would be no Lin Guangtao today.

Han Chen saw that the person coming was Lin Guangtao and said, "Old Lin, how come you have time to come here? Go sit over there at the tea table first. I'll come over after I finish this round."

"I happened to be on a business trip to Shenzhen, so I came to see you on the way." Lin Guangtao said with a smile.

After Lin Guangtao sat down, he started to make tea by himself. After all, he couldn't wait for Han Chen to come over before making tea.

Ten minutes later, Han Chen sat opposite Lin Guangtao.

"Which company did Mr. Lin come here to discuss this time?" Han Chen asked after he sat down, picked up the teacup and took a sip.

“DJI is going to do a new round of financing, and I am here to invest in it,” said Lin Guangtao.

"DJI is the king in the drone field. We will invest as much share as they give us," said Han Chen.

"I see." Lin Guangtao nodded. "Have you paid attention to the stock market recently?" Han Chen asked.

"If you've noticed, the stock of one of our invested companies has been rising recently. The head of the company's trading department said that a bull market is coming, and he hopes that I can allocate more funds to invest in the stock market," said Lin Guangtao.

"I sold all my shares before May 5th. I estimated that 15 points was the limit. I even sold the dividend stocks from the charity foundation and transferred the funds to high-dividend blue-chip stocks. As the saying goes, everything that rises must fall. I estimate that there will be a stock market crash in the second half of the year." Han Chen said.

As a reborn person, Han Chen knew about the stock market crash in 2015. Han Chen didn't want to suffer losses for no reason, so Han Chen told Lin Guangtao about it.

"Mr. Han, have we sold even the listed companies we invested in?" Lin Guangtao asked.

If someone else said this, Lin Guangtao would definitely get to the bottom of it. He would not do so without understanding the reason, because Han Chen's words have never been wrong, so Lin Guangtao would not question Han Chen's words.

"I have looked at the listed companies you have invested in and hold, and none of them is worth staying with. Moreover, everyone is equal in the face of a stock market crash. Wait until the stock market crash is over before you buy the bottom. According to my estimate, the bottom will be at 2850 points.

Just let them do what I say. If anyone disobeys, fire them. They must strictly follow what I say." Han Chen said.

"Okay. By the way, Mr. Han, Xing Xingzhong of Lain Glass wants to go public next year. Do you have any opinion on this?" Lin Guangtao nodded.

"Does Lain Glass lack orders? Does Lain Glass lack money?" Han Chen asked.

"Currently, Laiyin Glass is in full production, with orders scheduled until the end of 2016. Its financial situation is also very good, with more than 300 billion yuan in reserve funds in its account," said Lin Guangtao.

"Since Laiyin Glass has no shortage of money, why would it go public? Tell them to stop playing tricks on us. We can support them, and we can also support other companies. With just one word from me, Laiyin Glass will go bankrupt before the end of the year.

Let them work honestly and not think about unrealistic things, otherwise I will make them pay." Han Chen said.

Han Chen couldn't understand why a company with good financial condition and no shortage of funds would go public to raise money. Obviously someone had some ulterior motive.

I just don’t know if the people with evil intentions are the founders like Xing Xingzhong or others.

"I understand, Mr. Han." Lin Guangtao replied.

"Don't invest in any Internet industries recently. Focus on the real innovation industry. Invest in whatever China lacks. Domestic substitution is a major trend in the future." Han Chen said again.

"Okay, Mr. Han." Lin Guangtao replied.

"I have read your financial report last year. You did very well last year. The company still has a lot of apartment buildings on hand. Use some of them to reward outstanding employees, and give priority to rewarding the company's old employees. However, the bonuses should also be reduced a bit. After all, overfeeding is not a good thing." Han Chen said.

Han Chen bought a lot of houses in 09, and these houses have been rented out ever since.

When these houses were purchased, they were only 9000 to 10000 RMB. Because these houses are all located within the second ring road of the city, their prices have now risen to more than 5 RMB per square meter.

In six years, the value of these houses has increased sixfold.

"Okay, Mr. Han." Lin Guangtao replied.

"As for you, I won't give you any reward. You can afford to buy a house by yourself." Han Chen said with a smile.

Lin Guangtao smiled slightly and didn't say much. A house only cost a few million yuan, and he was too embarrassed to ask Han Chen for it. Besides, he really didn't need that little money.

Then the two of them started chatting casually. Han Chen even asked Lin Guangtao to stay for lunch, and Lin Guangtao left after lunch.

Lenovo Computer in Beijing.

CEO's office.

Liu Chuanzhi is processing daily documents.

Lenovo's recent situation is not very good. Whether it is the computer business or the mobile phone business, all businesses are in a downward trend.

"~咚~咚~咚~"

"Come in." Liu Chuanzhi said.

At this time, a man in his forties in a suit and tie pushed open the door and walked in.

"Xiao Zhao, has there been any response from Deep Blue Group?" Liu Chuanzhi asked.

"Mr. Liu, Deep Blue said they have no plans to sell chips, and they also refused to authorize Pangu. They said there are too many manufacturers that need service now, and they can't spare the staff to serve our company. They will contact us when they have enough staff." Zhao Huating replied.

"Damn it, it must be that old guy Ni Guangnan who is causing trouble." Liu Chuanzhi cursed.

In fact, Ni Guangnan never held a grudge against him, it was just that Han Chen didn't want to cooperate with them. Such a comprador company should be closed down.

Not only Lenovo Rice Company was rejected by Deep Blue.

"Deep Blue refuses to authorize the Pangu system to us?" Lei Jun asked with a frown after hearing Lin Bin's words.

"The other party said that they have too many service providers now and cannot spare staff to serve our company for the time being. It will take at least a year before they can spare enough staff," said Lin Bin.

"After a year, the day lily will be cold." Lei Jun said, rubbing his temple.

He could wait for a year but the Rice Company could not. After a year, the Rice Company would probably have gone bankrupt. He didn't know how he had offended Shenlan.

The Pangu system is already a very mature system, and just a few people can help them adapt it. However, Deep Blue said that it does not have enough manpower. It is obvious that Deep Blue does not want to cooperate with them.

At this moment, Lei Jun finally realized how sad it was to not have his own core technology.

Even if they want to carry out research and development now, they are powerless. The rice company's current financial situation does not allow for extra funds for research and development.

Continue using Android?
The Android system has been trampled under the feet of the Pangu system. Many fools will not use the Android system anymore, unless Android can develop a system of the same level as Pangu.

Otherwise, which consumer would buy an Android phone?

"Lin Bin, notify everyone else to come to the conference room for a meeting in half an hour." Lei Jun said.

"Okay, Mr. Lei." Lin Bin replied.

When the co-founders of the rice company came to the conference room.

Lei Jun briefly explained the current situation of the rice company to everyone.

"If we continue like this, we will definitely go bankrupt, so I have come up with an idea. We will temporarily give up the Chinese market and move to backward countries like India, monkeys, and transsexuals. We will come back when we have enough capital to turn things around." Lei Jun said to the crowd.

Since the battlefield in China can no longer accommodate them, then they should avoid it and move to other places. This is the best way Lei Jun can think of.

"Then which country should we move to first?" Lin Bin asked.

"Asanguo." Lei Bushi said. (End of this chapter)