Homelander Comics

"You are Musk? Not bad, you've done a great job." Bai Ye reached out and patted Musk's shoulder, smiling and said, "It's really not easy to come to America from a North African with nothing and build such a big business."

Musk felt a lump in his throat and almost cried.

It was really not easy for him along the way. His father was a bankrupt domestic violence man. Apart from raising him, he hardly gave him any financial support. When he came to America at the age of 17, he lived in a youth hostel, did various odd jobs, and sawed wood on a relative's farm for several months.

I didn't expect that the big money sponsor would still care about these little things of his... It's really touching.

Bai Ye: "But things will be different in the future. I'm optimistic about you. I think you'll be the next richest man in the world."

"No, no, no, how can I deserve to snatch this position for you, Master Osborn?" Musk waved his hands quickly.

"I don't bother to be the richest man in the world! I think Tony probably has similar ideas. This world is yours after all!"

Byakuya shrugged.

Musk thought about it and felt the same way. Tycoons like Osborn and Stark had long since disdained to compete for the title of the world's richest man. What they wanted was actual power.

Just like the DuPont family, the Rockefeller family, and the Morgan family, these people’s names are almost absent from the world’s richest list, but among the American elite, who can ignore the existence of these families?

The right to speak is in their hands!

People just want to keep a low profile, so they don't like to show off.

"This is the Ark Reactor that can bring about a new round of energy revolution. Take a look?"

Bai Ye handed an Ark reactor to Musk.

Musk took the Ark reactor, which was emitting a faint blue light, in a flustered manner and said carefully:

“Isn’t this stuff radioactive?”

"The Ark Reactor is made with palladium as its core, and palladium is not radioactive. It is quite stable. Even if you hit it with a hammer, it will not explode like a nuclear bomb."

Bai Ye snapped his fingers and called Ivan Vanko, who was playing with the birds over there, and said:

"Ivan, come and explain to Musk how the Ark reactor works."

"There's so much going on!"

Ivan Vanko rolled his eyes but did not refuse. With a cold face and a bad tone, he gave Musk some scientific advice.

After he finished speaking, he left on his own without caring whether Musk could understand him or not.

"This employee...really has a lot of personality!"

Musk said embarrassedly.

"If you can develop this Ark Reactor independently, maybe you have more character than him." Bai Ye smiled and said, "We tend to be more tolerant of capable people."

After listening to Ivan Vanko's explanation, Musk also had a written report in his hand. After reading it carefully, he found that the Ark reactor was indeed a genuine cold nuclear fusion, a great creation that could set off a new round of energy revolution.

It is really hard to imagine how such a great technological breakthrough can be achieved with the current underlying technology.

It simply does not conform to the rules of technological development.

After he determined the data of the Ark Reactor, countless plans to make a fortune using the Ark Reactor emerged in his mind.

"awesome!"

Musk held the Ark reactor and praised it highly:

"With the support of technology like the Ark Reactor, I really can't imagine what else in the world can stop Tesla's growth."

"Don't underestimate the counterattack of energy giants and automotive capital. Maybe they can't stop the vigorous growth of new energy vehicles, but they can delay our time. What we lack most at this moment is time." Bai Ye said: "Xiao Ma, I have a good idea for Tesla. For example, we will make Tesla's patents public so that all new energy vehicle companies can use them for free. What do you think?"

"what?"

Musk was shocked:

"Master Osborne, if all of Tesla's patents are made public, what competitive advantage will Tesla have in the future?"

"Using patent applications to restrict industry development is a game played by the weak! Real technology companies would not bother to do this. It is enough for them to just set industry standards." Bai Ye said disdainfully: "Xiao Ma, you should expand your horizons. Tesla's real competitors do not come from other electric car manufacturers, but from traditional fuel vehicles and energy giants. Therefore, we need to expand the new energy vehicle market. By opening up Tesla's technology patents, we can encourage other automakers to enter the pure electric vehicle market and promote the development and popularization of electric vehicle technology. Kidnap more interests and capital to help us fight against those vested interests!"

Musk thought about it carefully and suddenly felt that Bai Ye’s idea was brilliant, it was simply a stroke of genius.

Yes, now Tesla is already the leader in new energy vehicles, and it is no longer just about maintaining its advantages, but about creating an ecosystem and setting industry standards.

"Of course, we open source Tesla's technology, and those companies that want to use Tesla's technology will also have their technology used by Tesla free of charge. This is a good way for everyone to explore and progress together."

Bai Ye added.

Musk looked at Bai Ye with admiration. Although this young man was younger than him, his business acumen and strategic vision were obviously stronger than his!

Chatted for a long time.

Bai Ye said again: "Xiao Ma, I heard that your Space X is also in some trouble? Then I can help you a little. You know, Stark Group also has a dominant position in the aerospace industry. I have discussed with Tony and we can jointly invest $10 billion in your Space X. In addition, Stark Group will open up some rocket and satellite technology licenses to Space X. What do you think?"

how about it?

Musk was so excited that he almost cried. If it wasn't the wrong occasion, he really wanted to kowtow to Bai Ye. With one move, Bai Ye solved all the problems that had been bothering him: What's wrong with being a dog for my brother?

Chapter 149 Old Horse, Old Horse

Before this, Musk was in a very difficult situation. Both Space X and Tesla were on the verge of bankruptcy. If one of them failed to hold on and went bankrupt, it would directly lead to the capital market questioning his ability. The consequence was basically that he would become one of the millions of homeless people in America, and his net worth of $10 billion would be wiped out in the blink of an eye.

Now Musk has discovered that as long as he is willing to lower his head and work hard, all the problems that have troubled him are no longer problems. Tesla has obtained sufficient funds and cold nuclear fusion technology, and Space X has also obtained sufficient funds and technical authorization from the aviation industry giant Stark Group. The two major assets under his hands have been completely revitalized. With the support of Osborn and Stark, he is now at least a billionaire with a net worth of $20 billion, and he doesn't have to worry about bankruptcy at all.

"Thank you! Thank you, Master!" Musk sobbed, "No one has ever treated me like you, Master..."

Ma has been wandering for half his life, and only regrets that he has never met a wise master. If you don’t abandon me, Ma is willing to be your adoptive father!

"Haha, that's an exaggeration. This is just a normal business practice." Bai Ye smiled and waved his hands.

"No matter what, I will always remember the young master's kindness in saving me." Musk said excitedly.

Stark Group is the strongest company in rocket and satellite technology besides NASA. Space X's acquisition of technology license will not only revitalize the company, but also greatly increase Space X's strength, bringing it one step closer to Musk's dream.

As a capitalist, it is nonsense to say that Musk does not run his company to make money and is not interested in money. But he is also a person who has a few dreams, such as new energy sports cars, capsule high-speed trains, and colonization of Mars... People have to have dreams, what if they come true one day?

"Then you should work hard in the future to develop Tesla and Space X and let me make more money. That will be your reward to me."

Bai Ye patted Musk's shoulder and smiled.

In fact, Bai Ye invested in Space X not only because he valued Musk, his younger brother, but also because he was willing to help him out so that he could make some money. After all, Space X's valuation in the future could reach 1500 billion US dollars. More importantly, Bai Ye was attracted by Space X's Starlink satellite program.

In fact, Starlink satellites are very scary. The complete Starlink network will include 1.2 satellites, and may be expanded to 4.2 satellites in the future. The Starlink project is Musk's plan to send 4.2 satellites into space, orbiting the earth, and cooperate with the US military to achieve global surveillance without blind spots.

Back then, Motorola also came up with a similar "One Star Plan", which was to build a satellite-based communication system in outer space, get rid of the constraints of ground signal base stations, and ensure that network signals are available in every corner of the earth.

This idea is indeed amazing, but it requires too much financial resources. The budget for launching 66 satellites in the One Star plan is as high as 50 billion US dollars.

If more than 3 satellites were needed to build a complete network, it would cost at least $ trillion, not including the cost of depreciation. So the final result was that Motorola declared bankruptcy after spending nearly $ billion. The reason was that it was too expensive.

Space X has reduced the satellite design to the extreme, leaving only a few antennas and a solar panel besides the necessary equipment, and the production cost has been reduced to $50. With the cheapest launch vehicle and the technology of launching 140 satellites at the same time, the overall launch cost of a Starlink satellite has been reduced to $1500 million.

That's why Space X was able to launch more than 2000 satellites at a cost of only a few billion dollars in a short period of time, and successfully built the first commercially available, mature, all-weather communications system that is not restricted by the ground.

Moreover, Starlink not only has outstanding commercial uses, but more importantly, it has huge military value hidden behind it.

At least Bai Ye has personally seen cases of Starlink satellites being used in actual combat.

Since Osborne lacks satellite technology, Bai Ye is very interested in making up for one of its shortcomings through Space X. In this way, at least he thinks, the entire earth can be under his surveillance, which is a great thing to think about.

In the future era of superheroes, he will also be able to perfectly allocate resources to do what he wants.

That night.

Bai Ye took Musk, Ivan Vanke, Jordan and other executives to open a high-end IM, and called women to serve. The appearance fee was no less than $1. This allowed Musk and Ivan Vanke to build a good relationship with each other, as they would definitely work together in the future.

The four irons of life: carrying guns together, studying together, sharing spoils together, and visiting prostitutes together.

We should communicate more with each other.

Musk no longer worries about the future of Tesla and Space X, and is having a lot of fun. This guy is also an old money man. Many of his girlfriends are very beautiful models and female stars, and he has a bunch of children. How could he not be able to let go?

Played for a night.

The next day, when Bai Ye and others sent Musk to Kennedy Airport, except Bai Ye himself, Musk, Ivan Vanko, Jordan and others all had pale lips and dark circles under their eyes.

"Master, I will definitely not let you down!" Musk vowed: "Tesla and Space X will give you a big business miracle."

"I believe in your ability!" Bai Ye smiled and nodded: "If you have any difficulties in the future, just tell me and give me a call, I will help you solve it! Even if the White House or the Pentagon wants to threaten you to do something, I will help you solve it."

Moving.

Musk was so touched. He was actually going to confront the White House and the Pentagon just for me?

So, what's wrong with being a dog for the young master? Many people want to do it, but they don't have the opportunity yet! When I return to Silicon Valley, I will let those of you who look down on me and think I'm crazy see clearly, what's wrong with being a dog?

Jordan also grabbed Musk's arm and shook it twice:

"Take care of yourself!"

"Take care of yourselves!" Musk said, "I'll make arrangements for you all when you come to California in the future. I promise you'll have as good a time as last night! You all know that Hollywood and the Sacred Valley are both in California. Whatever celebrity you want, there's no such thing."

"Old Ma, Old Ma!" Jordan covered his waist and was a little indignant: "How come I have been in California for two days and you didn't arrange anything for me? I really like some female celebrities in the Sacred Valley!"

"At that time, I was on the verge of bankruptcy, so how could I have the energy to arrange a treat for you?" Musk said with a wry smile, "Now I am lucky enough to have your help, young master. No doubt, when you come to California in the future, I will not let you leave holding on to the wall, and I will consider it my poor hospitality."

Bai Ye and others watched Musk leave.

"Master, do you really intend to make this guy the richest man in the world?"

Jordan asked curiously.

Bai Ye smiled and didn't answer.

He just let Musk return to his original position, as compensation for stealing Tesla and Space X from him.

In fact, Bai Ye didn’t really steal Musk’s Tesla, because Tesla wasn’t his in the first place.

——In the 90s, an American automotive engineer founded an electric car company, AC Propulsion, in California. The company developed the T-Zero, a single-seat sports car powered by lead-acid batteries, which had a range of only 130 kilometers. Due to lack of sales, the company ran into operational difficulties.

At this time, Tesla's first founder, Martin Eberhard, appeared and invested $15 in AC Propulsion. Inspired by T-Zero, in July 2003, he and his long-term partner, Tesla's other founder, Mark Tarpenning, jointly established Tesla!

At that time, Tesla was positioned to develop electric sports cars for the elite, but car development was very expensive. The two founders were both technically savvy and did not know how to raise funds. Soon Tesla fell into an economic crisis and was on the verge of bankruptcy. AC Propulsion introduced the two founders to Musk.

In 2004, Musk invested $750 million in Tesla as a Series A investor and acquired the majority of Tesla's shares. At the same time, he put forward an additional condition: he wanted to serve as Tesla's chairman!

After Musk joined, a series of internal struggles occurred. Eberhard, the founder who served as CEO, resigned in 2007, and Tarpenning, another founder who served as CFO, left in 2008. The two founders were driven out, and Musk became the CEO himself, completely taking Tesla into his pocket!

It was Musk who "stole" Tesla.

Bai Ye just did something similar to Musk, the law of the jungle.

After seeing Musk off, Bai Ye drove to the Osborn Building, preparing to take out the entire set of technology of the Green Goblin Armor and put it into Venus Energy, and cooperate with Ivan Vanko to develop the Blue Goblin Armor of the mechanical biological school.

Musk, who was sitting on the plane, was also sorting out the documents that Bai Ye gave him.

Including the open source of Tesla's patents and Space X's Starlink satellite plan, the more he read, the more he felt that Bai Ye was far-sighted. Almost everything he thought of was what he vaguely wanted, but was far beyond his own thoughts.

"The young master is so amazing, he is worthy of being the heir of the Osborn family." Musk sighed: "It's ridiculous that so many people still regard the young master as a playboy. They are really blind."

Shaking his head, Musk continued to look at the document.

For example, Tesla’s open source patent integrity agreement: if a car company wants to use Tesla’s patents for free, they cannot sue Tesla for infringing their own patents.

In other words, this is a disguised "deprivation" of the freedom of car companies to innovate based on patents. Tesla can safely use patented technologies that utilize its own patents. Even if the car company does not open source this technology, Tesla cannot be held liable for infringement. This potential cost is enough to scare off a large number of car companies that have mastered independent technologies.

Large automakers have extensive and mature patent portfolios, and cooperating with Tesla is undoubtedly losing their "soul"; while for some start-up car companies, they can obtain Tesla's mature patents that have been verified by the market. In return, Tesla also grasps the latest trends in the technology of start-up car companies.

Tesla's open source patents achieve multiple goals at one stroke.

Of course, the biggest beneficiary of the FSD authorization is still Tesla. As long as this open source agreement is implemented, Tesla will be a chimera of Apple and Google Android in the mobile phone market in the future. Is there any need to worry about not making money?

……

Bai Ye arrived at Osborne Building.

It was Felicia who came to receive him - Norman Osborn's daily work schedule was seamless, and if Bai Ye decided to meet him at the last minute, he would definitely have to ask Felicia, the secretary, to reschedule the time and arrange the reception.

She wore an OL uniform of a white shirt and a black silk hip skirt. The uniform was very slim-fitting, perfectly outlining Felicia's seductive curves. Her legs were straight where they should be straight, and curved where they should be curved. Her slender and round long legs were wrapped in black silk stockings, giving off an OL workplace mature style that made her look both seductive and refreshing and capable.

"Felicia, it's been a long time since we last met. How have you been?"

Bai Ye greeted warmly.

It has been a while since Bai Ye last invested in Felicia. He has been too busy recently.

However, he originally thought that Felicia would resign and run away after stealing the spider serum belonging to the Osborn Group, but Felicia was obviously very courageous and dared to continue staying in the Osborn Group.

"Thanks to you, Master Bai Ye, I am not dead yet."

Felicia said with a wry smile.

If she could still maintain outward respect for Bai Ye before, it would be too difficult for her to continue to welcome Bai Ye with a smile after Bai Ye caught her last time and chose to force a stake in him.