Shenhao started as a military training anchor

Apple CEO Cook thought that Hawley was targeting Apple because of the "Apple tax" issue and stood up to speak up for his little brother.

He felt that as long as he promised to adjust the charging rate to be on par with that in Europe, Hawley would not make any bigger moves to embarrass Apple.

Apparently he still didn't know Holly very well.

If it was Buffett, the representative of the Jewish financial group, sitting in front of Holly today, he would not be so naive.

After all, they have fought each other so many times and know each other better.

Apple's initiative to bow down has given many domestic companies a chance to gain recognition and has also established a good corporate image among the general public.

China’s 2.5 million Apple users are also beneficiaries.

Then finally there are Holly’s own needs.

After making such a big fuss and sending the strongest legal team known as "Jiangcheng Pizza Hut" to fight this lawsuit, if Holly doesn't gain anything, he is not a businessman, but a complete image of a Bodhisattva, who comes to save all living beings.

Cook noticed Holly's expression.

An inscrutable smile appeared on his face.

"Mr. Huo, are you still not satisfied with the charging rate?" Cook asked.

Holly said: "As long as the charges are reasonable and there is no double standard, I believe all partners and Apple users can accept it.

President Cook, you have come to China specially just to adjust the fee ratio and give me an attitude, there is no need for that. "

Cook frowned slightly, realizing that Holly had something to say, "Mr. Huo, please explain clearly."

Holly said: "I want to discuss cooperation with you."

Cook looked at Holly in confusion.

Holly continued: “We sincerely invite Apple to join the Yian Auto ecosystem.

I'm talking about users all over the world."

Cook looked shocked.

He never imagined that Holly was targeting the 12 billion active Apple users worldwide.

E-Sun Auto and Everest Technology are on the list.

Apple has no choice in the Chinese market, but in other regions and countries, Apple has dominance and leadership. If Holly wants to swallow up the huge global user base of Apple so easily, the politicians in the United States will not agree.

For new energy intelligent connected vehicles, a very important aspect is "connectivity", which includes the connection of multiple terminals, and the connection between mobile phones and car computers is the most important link.

If Apple joins the E-Sun Auto ecosystem, it will undoubtedly broaden E-Sun Auto's sales channels and user base.

The profits that Yian Auto has gained from this are immeasurable, and the US$5 million in compensation it sought from Apple is insignificant.

From the perspective of the strategic cooperation between the two multinational companies, opening up their ecosystems to each other is actually a win-win situation. However, E-Sun Auto currently needs more channels to go abroad and into the world.

But again, Holly and many of his companies are on the sanctions list, and Cook doesn't dare to take the risk.

Seeing that Cook was lost in thought, Holly suddenly smiled and said, “President Cook, if you can’t make up your mind, you can ask the major shareholders behind you.

Please take my original words.

Ask them whether they want a market of more than 5000 billion per year or a strong competitor. "

Cook stared at Holly.

Suddenly I was overwhelmed by a strong sense of oppression.

What Holly meant was very simple. If the Apple ecosystem is unwilling to open up to E-Sun Auto, then he will really start making mobile phones. Who knows how much market share Apple will have in China by then?

Looking around the world, no well-known companies and wealthy people, especially those in North America, dare to underestimate Holly as their opponent.

Once he targets you, it will be very troublesome.

"Mr. Huo, I think it will take me some time to give you an answer," Cook said.

Holly tilted his head and said to Yian's CEO Fu Qiang, "Mr. Fu, please arrange for President Cook's food and lodging in Jiangcheng, and give him enough time to think about it."

Cook suddenly felt like he was being held hostage.

But from the bottom of his heart, when he came to meet Holly this time, he was full of admiration for Holly, a global Chinese entrepreneur leader.

Just like playing chess, before you make one move, you need to think ahead at least three steps.

With the Apple tax, he not only speaks for the users, but also vents his anger on his younger brothers, and ultimately hides huge private interests.

The opponent will be caught off guard by this move.

As Cook left, Holly smiled and waved. He thought Holly had only seen three moves right, but it was actually four.

As soon as the fourth step comes out, the investors behind Apple will probably put pressure on politicians.

Not to mention lifting the sanctions, at least Apple and Holly should be allowed to cooperate.

That evening, Holly and Cook held separate international video conferences.

Cook convened a board meeting to report on the situation in China and Hawley's request.

Holly held a video conference with Saudi Crown Prince Salman and Saudi Prince Waleed.

Ask Saudi Arabia to borrow Apple’s shares.

The Saudi royal family's Kingdom Holding Co. was one of Apple's early investors.

He invested in Jobs in 1995, became a major shareholder, and held Apple shares for a long time.

Walid, who was in charge of Kingdom Holdings at the time, was still a Saudi prince and was known as the "Buffett of the Middle East". JD.com was part of his investment portfolio.

He is now a prince, uncle of Crown Prince Salman.

Although Kingdom Holdings' stake in Apple has been diluted a lot, it can still affect Apple's stock price.

When Holly proposed to borrow Apple shares from Kingdom Holdings, Saman and Walid immediately understood what Holly meant: he wanted to short Apple.

Short selling means selling at a high price and buying at a low price to make a profit from the difference.

Finally, the shares were returned to the Saudi royal family with principal and interest.

The Saudi royal family itself holds shares for a long time and earns profit dividends, which has little impact on them. Moreover, short selling is more like a one-time transaction, and they just leave after the shares are sold.

Apple's stock will definitely continue to rise. For the Saudi royal family, it is equivalent to earning the interest paid by Holly.

Saman had heard about the Apple tax and knew that Holly was now bargaining with the consortium behind Apple.

He has to borrow, of course, as Holly has a close interest relationship with the Saudi royal family.

But as a friend, Samando asked with concern, "Huo, have you thought it through?

The risk of shorting Apple is too high.”

A smile appeared on Holly's face. "Your Excellency, there is an old Chinese saying that goes 'when the fake is presented as real, the real becomes fake.'"

Samantha didn't quite understand.

But I roughly guessed that Holly had two plans, and he might really be shorting.

It is possible that it is fake short selling and there may be other purposes.

Whether true or not, it will put tremendous pressure on the consortium behind Apple.

"OK, Huo, I think I still can't see through you, but as your friend, I should help you."

Saman nodded, and his uncle Walid naturally said nothing.

Agree to lend Holly shares.

……

Cook held a board meeting late at night and it was already noon when he got up.

No results were obtained last night.

The consortium behind Apple did not agree to Holly's request.

But it was not completely rejected. Cook guessed that the bigwigs might need to move around and reconcile.

We cannot openly create opposition.

He had just gotten up and had breakfast when he learned from Buffett that Tianhong Capital had borrowed 2.89 million Apple shares from Kingdom Holdings.

His professional thinking told him that Tianhong Capital wanted to short Apple.

Suddenly stunned.

Wasn’t Tianhong Capital founded by Holly?

Hawley wants to short Apple?
We just talked about developing a global ecosystem last night, and today you’re borrowing Apple’s shares?

What exactly is Holly planning?
"President Cook, it seems to be true that Holly is going to start making mobile phones!"

At this time, the assistant came in with domestic news information and handed it to Cook, "Look at this news." (End of this chapter)