Rebirth 2010: I taught Mr. Lei how to make a mobile phone

Chapter 1024 Old Jia, let's build cars together!

"All the honors of yesterday are now distant memories."

Liu Huan's weathered voice echoed in the theater, and the melody of "Starting Over" flowed slowly like a river of time, each note seemingly carrying the weight of years.

The end credits slowly scrolled—on the left was a densely packed list of film and television crew members, while on the right, real interviews with several LeEco creditors alternated:

"To be honest, we're a small family business, and I was truly desperate at the time. I never thought I could get that money back, let alone more than two million yuan with interest."

"251 billion, paid off in 2 years. I dare not say if anyone will ever do it again, but it is certain that it is unprecedented. Mr. Jia is truly remarkable." He solemnly gave a thumbs up.

“In this industry, I’ve seen too many people fall and never get back up, but I believe Lao Jia will make a comeback.”

As the song reached its climax, the vocals became more passionate and stirring, brimming with heroic spirit:

"Where there's a will, there's a way; true love still exists in this world."

Finally, Chen Mo appeared on camera: "Actually, it wasn't much of a help. I just gave Lao Jia some advice and opportunities from my own perspective."

But whether he can seize the opportunity and become a star ultimately depends on himself.

Under such pressure, most people either collapse under it or simply give up entirely.

But there are always some people who, like wild grass, are full of vigorous vitality and cannot be suppressed or defeated.

Old Jia is that kind of person; it's not easy for him to have made it through all this!

"Look at success and failure with a heroic spirit; it's just a matter of starting over again!"

Under the impact of this outrageous background music, everyone in the theater was deeply moved.

Those business people who have weathered the storms of the business world recall their experiences to the familiar melody—the anxieties of those late nights, the struggles in desperate situations, and the determination to stand up again.

The dramatic life of Jia Yueting on the screen reflects the experiences of many of them.
The film records not only one person's redemption, but also the mental journey of a generation of entrepreneurs.

As the end credits rolled, a hilarious Easter egg unexpectedly appeared, eliciting knowing smiles from the entire audience.

As the film ended, the lights came on, and the audience spontaneously stood up, erupting in thunderous applause that lasted for a long time.

Following this, the host invited director Da Peng and lead actor Jia Yueting to the stage to share their creative philosophies.

Just as the event was drawing to a close, an unexpected situation occurred—a male fan wearing a mask and hat rushed onto the stage with a bouquet of flowers in his hands.

This unexpected turn of events left the three people on stage somewhat bewildered, as this segment wasn't part of the planned program.

Dapeng and Jia Yueting instinctively accepted the bouquets. When the latter saw the familiar face, he was momentarily stunned, but then became emotional.

He had invited the other party before, but had not received a reply. He never expected the other party to show up in this way.
He and the mysterious man hugged each other.

When the man took off his hat and mask, the whole audience gasped.

The media's spotlights were the first to react, illuminating the theater as if it were daytime.

After the industry leaders in the audience saw his face, they all showed surprised and knowing smiles - after all, it was a film invested and produced by Beyond Pictures, and it was also his film debut, so how could he not come?
The host was so excited he was incoherent, and director Dapeng opened his arms in surprise, following Jia Yueting in embracing him.

Chen Mo took the microphone, his voice steady and powerful: "I'm here to make a guest appearance and to show my support."

"After watching the film, I have some things I need to say," he said, turning to Jia Yueting. "Old Jia has demonstrated what 'responsibility' means through his actions."

In the world of business, only the winners prevail, but a person who dares to face failure and take responsibility deserves all respect.

"The True Story of Repayment" is not about 'paying back debts,' but about a sense of responsibility. I just never expected it would be passed down."

Chen Mo's last sentence clearly echoed the earlier joke, causing Lao Luo in the audience to unconsciously scratch his head.
Finally, Jia Yueting's heartfelt remarks brought the evening's grand event to a perfect close:

"Many people ask me why I took on this role."

I want to say that only by acknowledging past failures can we move towards future success.

Whether it was introducing director Dapeng, the investment from Beyond Investment, or even personally starring in the film, I'm grateful for Mr. Mo's strong support, and even more grateful that he taught me—the essence of business is not storytelling, but creating real value!

Chen Mo's appearance undoubtedly gave this grand "True Repayment Story" its most significant endorsement. At this moment, the lines between film and reality completely blurred.

After the premiere, the guests enjoyed themselves and left.

In the first row of the venue, three men were talking—Chen Mo, Jia Yueting, and Luo Yonghao.

The latter originally wanted to leave, but was stopped by Chen Mo, and was a little confused.

Luo could tell that Chen Mo hadn't left yet because he had something to discuss with President Jia, but what could it be about that Chen Mo had called him over, someone who still owed hundreds of millions?
Despite his eloquence in public, Luo Yonghao could only listen quietly when faced with these two individuals whose status, wealth, and influence far surpassed his own.

"After 'The True Repayment Story' is released, what else do we need from you? Roadshow?"

"There's no need for that. It's just fulfilling a wish. How much money can a movie make?"

Have you decided what to do next?

"I'll probably still focus on building cars, since that's my last wish. But it looks like I'll have to wait a few more years."

"If we wait a few more years, it'll be too late. Why don't you, Lao Jia, join me in building cars? Let's do it together!"

As soon as Chen Mo said this, Jia Yueting looked up at him, and Lao Luo behind him suddenly perked up his ears.

The last time Chen Mo said those words, his face held a hint of sarcasm and mockery, like a tiger teasing its prey.
Back then, I was ambitious and couldn't bear to be subservient to anyone for long. Who would have thought that my fate would be so fragile?
Now, after these years of reflection, Jia Yueting's mindset has changed. At this moment, he saw no other expression on Chen Mo's face, only a sincere invitation.

This guy means business.

But this guy doesn't make cars, does he?

The next moment, Jia Yueting suddenly realized—no wonder the media recently exposed Chen Mo's "neglecting his duties" by personally test-driving various luxury cars. This is not neglecting his duties; this is actually doing his job properly.

Perhaps the other side is already making preparations.

"Let me confirm, when you say you're building cars, do you mean you're personally leading the project?"

“Yes, this isn’t a small-scale operation, but a full-scale effort. Think about the resources the other side currently possesses,” Chen Mo said, his eyes fixed intently on Jia Yueting, as he began to offer empty promises.
While eating, Jia Yueting asked, "But just a few months ago, you said you were selling shovels, what happened?"

He then remembered a line Chen Mo had said during the movie, "Old Jia, let's build cars together." If he remembered correctly, the original line was, "I have no interest in building cars."

Chen Mo smiled and said, "Damn it, I didn't want to either. Who can I complain to if I'm conscripted?"

Of course, this matter couldn't be said outright, but fortunately, he was thick-skinned enough to blurt it out, "Actually, my change is all thanks to you. When you chatted with me before, I thought about it carefully and came to a realization."

Both front-end and back-end are terminals, and both shovels and trucks are sold; they don't conflict.

"Just tell me if you're going to go or not, that's all."

Seeing the hesitation on Jia Yueting's face, Chen Mo casually remarked:
"With you, we are comrades in the same trench, fighting together. You will become the vice president of Beyond Group and the general manager of Beyond Auto."
"Even if we don't cooperate, we can still be friends privately. But if you want to manufacture cars in the future, then we'll be competitors."

Jia Yueting weighed the pros and cons in his mind.
With the experience gained from Faraday Future, and by raising start-up capital through e-commerce sales, coupled with the persona and reputation built by "The True Repayment Story," further financing should not be a problem.

Regarding car manufacturing, he is confident that he can at least surpass NIO, if not surpass Tesla. He even considered buying the "shovel" from Beyond Intelligent Driving to overtake them and catch up with the times.

Of course, all of this is on the premise that Chen Mo does not personally get involved.

But after Chen Mo said those words, the situation changed, and now it's a choice between two options.

To be an enemy of the other side?
As a former rival and now a friend, he knew all too well Chen Mo's true strength.

Beyond not only possesses a cash flow of up to hundreds of billions, but also masters core technologies such as intelligent driving and AI big data models. In addition, there is Chen Mo's chilling business acumen and his infallible vision.

If he were to directly compete with the other side in the field of new energy vehicles, he would probably feel somewhat apprehensive.

But if he joins them as a teammate
A completely new picture seemed to unfold before Jia Yueting's eyes.

With Chen Mo leading the charge, the funds and technology from the other side can be invested and used without limit. In addition, there is Faraday's original technical team and accumulation, plus his accumulation and lessons learned in the automotive field over the years. This may be the best path to realize the dream of building cars.

More importantly, he knew that although Chen Mo was ruthless—that was towards enemies—he was never stingy with his true partners. During the debt crisis, without Chen Mo's advice and help, frankly speaking, Jia Yueting wouldn't be where he is today.

This might be the last chance.

In a person's life, there may only be one or two opportunities that come their way.

Approaching fifty and having experienced ups and downs, Jia Yueting understands the value of opportunity better than anyone else.

Rather than struggling alone in the unknown future, it's better to seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

At this moment, Jia Yueting made another crucial choice in his life.

This time, he trusted his judgment—it's always better to walk with the strong than to be their enemy.

Thinking of this, Jia Yueting took a deep breath, his gaze gradually hardening.

He looked at Chen Mo, exhaled a breath of stale air as if he had let go of some kind of conviction, then took a deep breath, and a long-lost, spirited smile appeared on his lips:

"Since you've put it that way, what reason do I have to refuse? This time, I'll take your bet!"

Chen Mo laughed, a very happy laugh, then turned to the onlookers and asked, "Old Luo, what about you?"

Unexpectedly, he really did have something to do with it. "Me? President Mo, I'm not like President Jia. I'm okay with cell phones, but I really have no experience in building cars."

"On behalf of Beyond Auto, I sincerely invite you to serve as the General Manager of Beyond Auto's Marketing Department, with full responsibility for marketing, planning, public relations, crisis management, and other related matters."

Luo hesitated for a moment, but then, thinking of his own situation, his face darkened. "Uh, Mr. Mo, you might not be aware of my specific circumstances. I'm still in debt."

"There are many?"

"Uh, it's 6 million in total. We've already paid back 5 million, so there's still..." Old Luo paused, somewhat embarrassed, and gestured with one hand, "...a little over 5 million!"

Although both he and Boss Jia were using live-streaming e-commerce to pay off debts, Boss Jia was the boss and controlled both upstream and downstream businesses, so his ability to pay off debts was strong, while he only received a share of the profits. Therefore, in terms of the speed at which they made money, the two were not comparable.

Upon hearing this, Chen Mo said, "Sure, come here. I'll pay off the 5 million for you first. The money will be deducted from your salary and year-end bonus. Don't worry, I won't make you work for someone else your whole life. If Beyond Autos develops smoothly, it should be settled within 5 years."

Upon hearing this, Lao Luo gasped – the debt problem that had been driving him almost bald was solved with a wave of his hand, but he knew all too well that there was no such thing as a free lunch.

If I accept this invitation, then I'll have to risk my life for the other side.

"Mr. Mo, please don't take offense, but if Beyond Auto's development falls short of expectations, then this 5 million..."

Chen Mo waved his hand dismissively: "If things get to that point in the future, you don't need to pay me back this money. Let's part ways amicably and meet again in the future! But do you lack confidence in my judgment, or in your own abilities?"

Having said all that, Lao Luo had nothing more to say: "President Mo, please take care of me in the future."

"Then it's a deal." Chen Mo extended his hand, and Jia Yueting and Luo Yonghao placed their hands on it.

"We will follow the lead of President Mo."

With their three hands clasped together, the three reached a preliminary agreement.

Jia Yueting stood aside, watching Chen Mo and Luo Yonghao finalize the agreement involving 500 million yuan in debt and their future business in just a few words, and his heart was filled with turmoil.

He wasn't surprised by Chen Mo's wealth, but rather he once again deeply appreciated Chen Mo's precise, ruthless, and incisive methods of controlling people.

Chen Mo used a combination of "kindness and severity" on him.

First, he was "lured" with promises of unlimited investment in automotive technology and capital from the other side, which ignited his burning dream of building cars. This was the "incentive" of profit.

Immediately following was an undisguised "coercion"—"Follow us and we're allies; don't follow us and we're enemies."

The guy said it lightly, but it weighed heavily on his ears, instantly turning a warm invitation into a strategic decision that required no ambiguity.

Jia Yueting knew very well that Chen Mo had figured out he couldn't afford to lose a second time, and even less could he afford the cost of going against the other side.

This forces him to choose between a shortcut to his dreams and an unknown, perilous path. It seems like he has two choices, but in reality, there is only one path, which puts him firmly in control.

Chen Mo's approach to Luo Yonghao was completely different, more direct, but also more "domineering," somewhat like throwing bricks with great force.

What is Lao Luo's sore spot? It's the 500 million yuan debt that's suffocating him.

Chen Mo didn't beat around the bush at all; he simply used his strength to take over the debt.

What a bold move! What a temptation! For Lao Luo, who was mired in debt, this was an almost irresistible lifeline.

Chen Mo even took into account Lao Luo's concerns and proactively offered a promise that "he wouldn't have to pay back if he failed," completely dispelling his worries.

Finally, he cleverly deflected the pressure with the question, "Do you doubt my judgment, or do you doubt your ability?" This not only demonstrated his confidence but also ignited Luo Yonghao's defiance and fighting spirit.

Throughout the entire process, Chen Mo completely seized the initiative, using absolute strength and precise attacks on the weak points to leave the eloquent Lao Luo almost defenseless and forced him to join.

It can quickly identify each person's core needs and vulnerabilities, and then use the most direct and effective methods to break through their psychological defenses and achieve cooperation.

This is not just a simple business negotiation tactic of using force to intimidate others; it is more like a calm and composed control based on a deep understanding of human nature.

After these past few years of growth, Chen Mo has become increasingly terrifying.

Looking at it from another angle, Jia Yueting is even more convinced that his choice was correct.

Walking alongside such a business strategist, whose talent and methods even he himself felt ashamed of, may still present many challenges ahead, but at least the probability of success has been greatly increased.

At the same time, Jia Yueting was also secretly warned: under Chen Mo's command, he had to demonstrate irreplaceable value, because this boss really knew how to "use people".

Chen Mo had no idea what was going through Jia Yueting's mind. His idea was simple: I have everything you want.

If we work together, things will get done; if we don't work together, then we'll fight. In the end, I'll still win anyway.

It's that simple.

In this slightly relaxed moment, Lao Luo finally couldn't suppress his curiosity. He leaned forward slightly and asked cautiously:
"Mr. Mo, how many people does our Beyond Auto have now?"

He reasoned that, given Chen Mo's style and the efficiency of the other side, even in its early stages, the company should already have a basic foundation.

Upon hearing this, Chen Mo remained silent, but calmly raised three fingers.

Upon seeing this, Lao Luo's small eyes lit up immediately. "Wow, three hundred people?! To manage such a scale so quietly, it really is President Mo."

He had already envisioned the prototype of a modern car company: a brightly lit R&D center and a bustling production line.
As expected, the big shots' actions are truly extraordinary.

"What scale? I mean, it's just the three of us right now!"

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This made Lao Luo, who mistakenly thought there were at least three hundred people on the other side of the road, open his mouth but couldn't utter a single syllable. He suddenly felt as if a flock of crows had flown over his head.

"What... you think it's not enough?" Chen Mo took in his reaction and smiled. "Back then, I left Xiaomi with a dozen or so people, and in just ten years, I built this trillion-dollar empire on the other side."

He paused, staring intently into Luo Yonghao's eyes, his gaze becoming profound: "At this moment, just like at that time."

Chen Mo's voice was low, like a devil's whisper: "Don't you want to be one of the creators of Beyond Motors?"

One sentence made Lao Luo feel his blood boiling.
Just like many years ago, before he joined New Oriental, when he was struggling to learn English in a dilapidated rented room and felt lost, he relied on self-help books bought by weight to motivate himself.

Rough and direct, yet it can instantly ignite that spark of unwillingness to be mediocre in your heart.

Not to mention Luo Yonghao, even Jia Yueting, who was standing next to him, felt his heart skip a beat with joy after hearing this.

"Come to the Beyond Science and Technology Park tomorrow, and we'll discuss the specifics of your compensation."

Chen Mo's voice pulled the two back from their turbulent thoughts, bringing to a suspenseful end to tonight's meeting, which was destined to have a far-reaching impact.

(End of this chapter)