Rebirth 2008: I Can Make Money Reading

Chapter 321 Global Shock

Mu Yang's $100 million bet is like dropping an atomic bomb on a calm lake, causing big waves. The word "shock" is not enough to describe it.

It first aroused heated discussions among fans on Weibo, and then was officially pushed by Weibo.

It has only been a few hours since the Weibo was sent at one o'clock in the afternoon.

The social reaction and public opinion were fierce, the media chased and reported frantically, dominated the headlines of various websites, and the forums were full of discussions.

Global paper media, digital magazines, digital newspapers, mobile phone text messages, Internet, digital TV and other media, such as New LANG, Dong/Fang Toutiao, Wang Yi, Fuji Xun, Weibo, CU Toutiao and other domestic media, as well as The Times, Reuters , Dayang Daily, Times Weekly, CNN, MEI Associated Press AP, Fortune and other overseas media have reported on Mu Yang's $100 million bet and calls across the shore to acquire a civilian Hummer.

This time, things went wrong!

Mu Yang knew that things would be big, but he didn't expect them to be so big. The speed of the spread was too fast, and he couldn't control it anymore. His total number of Weibo fans soared to 70 million. It didn't feel like it would be long before breaking 100 million Sooner or later.

The number of likes on his new Weibo quickly exceeded 500,000, and over 100,000 comments.

He himself feels that the 70 million fans is a bit exaggerated. Maybe 80% of the young people in the country know about it, but not everyone has Weibo. Even if they do, they don’t necessarily follow him on Weibo. It's a robot, the actual data is definitely not that big, even though there are many foreigners among these fans.

No matter what, the 100 million dollar bet is worth it, and it is not necessarily a loss. This time, the global media will advertise for him for free.

For example, on the web portal Wangyi, Muyang’s report is the front-page report of multiple news columns such as economy, entertainment, important news, and automobiles.

In the car column, there is an article reporting this way:

"Is Hummer Really Worth Buying by Xinghai Group?" "

The article wrote: "A year ago, the farce of Fujinaka's acquisition of Hummer, which lasted for nearly a year, finally came to an end. Both parties in the transaction attributed the failure of the transaction to the failure to obtain the approval of the Huaguo regulatory authority.

The reason why it is called a farce is that on the one hand, judging from the traces of Fujinaka’s acquisition of Hummer, the suspicion of hype is greater than the real acquisition. 100 million.

In the end, the SHANG Ministry of Finance stated at a press conference that it had not received any application from Fujinaka Heavy Industries for the acquisition of Hummer.

If the acquisition fails, General Motors will gradually shut down the operation of Hummer, and it is unknown whether it will withdraw from the operation.

Now, Mu Yang, the chairman of Xinghai Group, shouted across the river to GM to acquire Hummer, and directly bid 150 million US dollars, saying that money is not a problem, and that he can play tricks just by playing around.

So, is Muyang's acquisition of Hummer a farce?

The possibility is relatively high, because Mu Yang, the chairman of Xinghai Group, is not short of money, so maybe he just wants to buy a toy.

So, is the Hummer worth buying?

Hummer is associated with the image of high fuel consumption and high emission pollution. Although it also represents the best off-road performance, but in the face of the potential threat of the energy crisis and the constraints of global climate change carbon emissions, the Hummer brand cannot be acquired. bring the value of sustainable development.

The increasingly stringent automobile emission regulations of various governments are an important factor hindering Hummer from being traded, and it is also one of the main reasons why GM wants to sell Hummer.

The government of the beautiful country requires that by 2016, the carbon dioxide emissions of newly produced passenger cars and light trucks in the territory will be reduced by an average of one-third compared with existing vehicles. GM doesn't want the Hummer to hold it back.

EN stipulates that the carbon emissions of all new cars sold in the EN market should be reduced to 120g/km in 2012 and 95g/km in 2020, and different car carbon taxes should be set based on this standard.

The pressure of the new policy has forced large luxury car manufacturers such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW to seek alliances and cooperation in the field of environmental protection technology, not to mention a small company outside the industry such as Fujinaka.

Of course, Fujinaka is far from being able to compare with Xinghai Group. Xinghai Group possesses many top technologies in the world and has a dominant position in many fields. Maybe Hummer will shine again in the hands of Xinghai Group Chairman Mu Yang, but maybe, Mu Yang is just a collection to play with..."

According to various media reports and analysis, comments from netizens are at an all-time high.

"Mr. Mu is a solid online gambler, be careful to be locked in a small black room."

"Nathan, 100 million dollars, come and get it if you have the ability!"

"Bet with me, I only need 10,000 US dollars, I bet Xinghai Group to lose! Then open a trumpet, I bet Xinghai Group to win."

"Mu Yang is so confident, 100 million US dollars, if he really loses, will he renege on his debt?"

"Probably not. For these big guys, especially an entrepreneur and mathematician, he cherishes feathers very much. If he really loses 100 million US dollars, he will lose even more!"

"Acquiring Hummer for US$150 million is not a big deal at all. A bet of US$100 million is really a lot of money!"

"A 100 million bet is nothing, I think Mu Yang is very domineering: If you can't build a car, it doesn't mean I can't!"

"Now John and GM Nathan, the former presidents of Civilian Hummer, haven't responded yet, and they are probably stunned by Mu Yang's shouting from across the bank."

...

Yesterday, Mu Yang didn't take it seriously after posting Weibo, and he didn't return home until after six o'clock in the afternoon.

At eight or nine o'clock in the evening, Mu Yang's parents soon found out and asked him if he was betting with foreigners.

"Son, you have nothing to do. What are you doing messing around with foreigners? You just need to have enough money to spend, but you can't just bet with others if you have a lot of money. Many rich people just lose by gambling."

"Auntie, I believe Ah Yang, he won't suffer, he must have plans." Song Xuelu supported Mu Yang, she knew it happened at four o'clock in the afternoon, and then called Mu Yang to confirm the truth of the matter , Mu Yang told her the general plan, and then she watched the news reports for an hour or two.

To his surprise, this time there was a lot of commotion. Her roommates called her to ask her about the situation, but she replied "I don't know, I didn't ask".

"Well, my daughter-in-law still trusts me, haha." Mu Yang unexpectedly affected his family, and comforted them, "Mom, don't worry, I have my own plan, and it's okay to lose. I will advertise for 100 million US dollars around the world. And it’s so hot, it’s a good deal.”

Ma Lan breathed a sigh of relief: "Okay, you can make troubles as you like, I don't understand these things, neighbors meet me, and people from my hometown ask me, it's all about you, you are so good at making troubles."

Mu Yang's father didn't ask anything, and he wouldn't interfere with his son's affairs. He knew he didn't understand these things, and interfering would only make the situation worse.

What he has to do is to go out and collect more newspapers about his son.

The next day, around nine o'clock in the morning.

Mu Yang received a call from his teacher, academician Zhou Heng.

"Xiao Mu, you are too impulsive! Hey, I don't know how to say hello."

"Thank you teacher for your concern. It's okay. I have my own plan and I will release the news on purpose. You will know after a while." Mu Yang didn't say anything specific.

"Well, maybe I'm too worried and value the 100 million US dollars too much. 100 million US dollars is really nothing to you."

"Haha, I didn't scare you, teacher."

"I only found out about it when I watched the news in the morning, and many people were talking about it. When I first saw it, it really scared me. You, you caused too little commotion.

However, after the mathematical conjecture, it is nothing to think about your matter, but in the eyes of ordinary people, it really shocked them even more, and the media interpreted it too much. Are you so confident that you can sell 50,000 cars a year? As far as I know, Hummers aren't cheap. "

"To be honest, I haven't even built a car yet, so I don't have confidence."

"Then you still call for a $100 million bet."

"If you lose, it's just a publicity advertisement. This wave is not a loss."

"Okay, I probably understand. Judging from the current publicity effect, it is indeed a good deal. Now, most young people in the whole country, or even the world, know that you are going to build a car, and they will join in the fun and watch you bet."

"Yes, that's what it means." Mu Yang chatted with the teacher for a while, then hung up the phone.

He still has reservations about what the teacher said, not because he lacks confidence, but about 50%.

Of course, he didn't dare to boast about what he didn't do.

In addition to academician Zhou Heng, many partners called him to express their opinions. As long as the car is built, they are willing to buy and support Xinghai Group. Mu Yang thanked them all.

When he was in good times, it was fine for someone to help him, and he didn't expect it. When he was in trouble, someone would stand up and help him, as long as he didn't make trouble.

Mu Yang has a large fan base on Weibo, of course local tyrants are indispensable. He also said that after Xinghai Group's car is built, as long as the price of the car is right, he expressed his willingness to support and believe in Xinghai Group.

After thinking for a while, Mu Yang posted a Weibo: "Thank you for your support. I still recommend rational consumption. Of course, I am also confident in building a good car."

...

Pretty Country, Detroit.

General Motors is headquartered in this city.

General Motors Vice President Nathan didn't pay much attention after his statement yesterday.

However, the time difference between Pretty Country and Huaguo BJ is 12-13 hours. Mu Yang's report was sent out yesterday afternoon. It happened to be around twelve o'clock in the evening in Pretty Country, and Nathan had already rested.

When Nathan came to work the next morning, he didn't know his bet had hit the media.

He also saw Mu Yang's bet of 100 million US dollars, which shocked him.

Of course, he is also a person who has seen the big world, but if 100 million US dollars can be put into his pocket, he can take it openly.

"This young man, even if he loses, the 100 million dollars is worth it."

Maybe the average person saw 100 million US dollars, but Nathan saw something different from the crazy media reports: momentum and publicity!

He is a professional manager. He knows that he is famous, and he is famous. Even if he is no longer a professional manager, he can still make money by giving speeches or appearing on TV. The reason for his fame is Mu Yang, the chairman of Xinghai Group. , from this aspect, he is grateful to Mu Yang.

Of course, he certainly cared about the $100 million bet, it could really make him rich.

After thinking for a while, he planned to reply to Mu Yang's challenge.

Outside the company, many media reporters just wanted to interview him.

ten minutes later.

Nathan released a press conference and stated in front of the reporters: "I agree with Xinghai Group Mu Yang's bet, and I am very grateful to Mr. Mu for sending us a fortune!"

CNN reporter asked: "Mr. Nathan, if you lose..."

Before the reporter finished speaking, Nathan interrupted the CNN reporter's question: "I will not lose, and it is impossible to lose! So there is no if for you."

But most of the reporters at the scene didn't want to let this matter go. If Nathan really lost, they really wanted to see Nathan's excitement.

A reporter asked quickly: "If you lose, are you willing to carry out your bet? It won't be like what Mu Yang said, just use a prop to fool the public."

Nathan sneered: "I said, I won't lose!

Of course, if I really lose, I will hold another press conference to complete Mu Yang's bet, props?

I don't even bother to use it, I remember there is a famous saying in Huaguo, what is it called 'A word of a word, a horse of ten horses is hard to follow'"

"Mr. Nathan, it's hard to catch!"

"The meaning is the same, whether it's four horses or ten horses." Nathan didn't like others to find fault with his knowledge, and he didn't like others to challenge his authority.

"Mr. Nathan, the Xinghai Group intends to acquire the civilian Hummer, will GM agree?"

"This news is a bit sudden, so I can't tell you." After Nathan finished speaking, the secretary came to report to him, saying that the board of directors was going to have a meeting.

Nathan quickly ended the press conference and went back to the meeting.

Two hours later, GM executives agreed to Xinghai Group Muyang's acquisition intention, and issued a corporate announcement on the official website, which roughly meant to welcome Xinghai Group Muyang to visit the beautiful country and discuss cooperation.

On October 7th, Mu Yang knew what General Purpose meant.

He won't go to the beautiful country, why not just buy a company, let the investment company's personnel go, he intends to hand over this matter to Yang Nian, and urgently summons Yang Nian.

It also happened at the beginning of the month that Yang Nian had already returned to City H to report to Mu Yang about the investment company.

On October 8, Xinghai Group went to work normally.

Mu Yang met Yang Nian in the chairman's office of the old company.

"Chairman, are you really planning to buy Hummer?" Yang Nian had been watching the news for the past two days, so of course she knew about it, which shocked her for a long time.

As the chairman of the board, she is really good at tossing, and I admire her very much.

Among those entertainment stars, which one doesn't envy the popularity of the chairman.

Yang Nian sometimes had an illusion that with the chairman's figure, appearance, and popularity, it would be more appropriate for him to join the entertainment industry.

Of course, he also knew that the chairman disdained entering the entertainment industry.

"The acquisition of Hummer is inevitable. It is the entry point for Xinghai Group to enter the automobile industry in a corner, and it is also the fastest and most efficient way to build cars." Give me!

Now the media all over the world know about it.

Mu Yang was afraid that General Motors wouldn't be in the trap, but now that he's in the trap, he can't let the other party run away.

Mu Yang went on to explain: "The US$150 million is to acquire the ownership of the Hummer brand, trademark and product name, and at the same time own the right to use the specific patents necessary for the production of Hummer vehicles."

The production of the Hummer may use the patents of the General Motors plant, and there is no need to pay additional fees, but it is impossible to buy many things for $150 million.

The four major processes of car manufacturing are stamping, welding, painting, and final assembly. An ordinary production line with an annual output of 50,000 vehicles, including the equipment, fixtures and other investments required by the four major processes, will cost about one billion yuan.

If you plan to produce Hummer cars in the beautiful country, in addition to purchasing brand ownership for 150 million US dollars, you also need to invest at least 300 million US dollars to purchase the original Hummer factory and equipment renovation.

Mu Yang's plan is to invest another 500 million US dollars to ensure the smooth production of Hummer in the beautiful country.

It didn't take long for GM to cancel the Hummer brand. The original Hummer production workshop still exists. Most of the equipment can be used, and some may be eliminated.

Mu Yang did not intend to create a new production line, it would be a waste of time and money, and the car manufacturing cycle would be lengthened, which did not meet his requirements.

Therefore, the original factory equipment can be used as long as it can be used. If it can’t be used, it can be purchased in the beautiful country or produced by Xinghai Group and shipped to the factory for assembly.

Mu Yang said again: "You are going to organize and send an investment negotiation team and a car expert team to GM for negotiations. I plan to produce Hummer cars locally. I will first tell you about the points to pay attention to, and I will issue a paper document later. for you."

"We should be able to make some demands, such as the tariff issue of the Xinghai Group. I believe that the senior management of General Motors has the ability to ask for consultations. Of course, if it doesn't work, it's okay;

Since it plans to reorganize the factory to produce Hummer, I hope that GM will support the original R\u0026D personnel to return to the Hummer position, and the salary and treatment of the employees are easy to say. Mr. Yang, believe me, Hummer can play new tricks in my hands. "

Next, Mu Yang talked a lot with Yang Nian, and the secretary was beside him recording the main points of the conversation.

The beautiful country welcomes foreign companies to invest. No matter which country they are in, they welcome foreign investment to solve local employment problems, but they do not want to transfer the money they earn.

Yang Nian and Mu Yang talked for nearly two hours before ending the Hummer investment, and then reported the investment company.

At present, the investment company's assets have reached 19 billion yuan. This time, the Xinghai Group's funds are used to invest in Hummer. If the overseas funds are not enough, it will be borrowed from the investment company, and there is no need to apply for foreign exchange from the country, which is too troublesome.

Of course, if you want to exchange foreign exchange, you have to go through the overseas investment registration and filing procedures. After completing this process, you can go to the WAI Management Bureau to exchange foreign exchange after you get the overseas investment certificate, and send the money out to acquire overseas companies or buy shares.