Shenhao started as a military training anchor

With a joke, Holly tested the attitude of Asia's richest man, Ambani.

Tata Group, Reliance Group... these large Indian conglomerates and families will not allow Holly to challenge their industrial status so easily and damage their interests.

But they will not take extreme measures against Holly.

It's more like sending an attitude to the new government and the new prime minister: if you want our support, fine, but the new government needs to continue to safeguard our actual interests.

Holly followed the Ambani family to the restaurant. The lunch prepared today was very rich and luxurious.

It should be said that this is their family's normal life and it is not specially prepared to receive Holly.

There was still a big gap between this and the respect Holly felt in Thailand. The sincerity shown by the Xie family, the largest family in Thailand at that time, made Holly himself feel it was too grand.

Today, we are just having a simple meal at the world's most luxurious house, Ambani's home.

When Holly sat down, Ambani raised his glass to toast Holly. Indians like to drink whiskey, and Ambani is also the largest whiskey producer in India.

"Mr. Huo, try the whiskey we produce."

Holly politely raised his glass to him, took a sip, frowned slightly, and then smiled, "Chairman Ambani, it seems that I am not qualified to be your guest!"

He himself has certain insights in the field of foreign wine tasting, but the bottle of wine on the dinner table today seems to be a little lacking.

It is considered a fine product, but considering Ambani's status and style, he should not use wine of this level to entertain guests.

This only shows one thing, that the Ambani family has not yet treated him as a guest of honor.

Ambani shook his head and smiled. He didn't expect that Holly would reveal his thoughts so quickly.

He looked up at the top floor of Antilia and said bluntly, "Mr. Huo, I would like to invite you to go upstairs to see the sky garden I built."

The meaning of this statement is very clear.

Ambani always receives distinguished guests in the sky garden upstairs.

He also expressed his desire to pursue common interests with Holly.

Understanding the hidden meaning behind your opponent's words is a basic skill for a businessman.

Many times, a word spoken at the dinner table can determine the outcome of a project or even the life or death of a company.

Holly is now considered one of the world's top entrepreneurs. He has come into contact with many people from all walks of life and has a very sensitive mind.

Especially when communicating with opponents face to face, you are always looking for flaws in your opponents' words and setting traps for them.

Holly smiled and spread his hands and said, "Chairman Ambani, can you tell me the conditions for being friends with you?"

Ambani said: "Mr. Huo came to India at the invitation of the new government. He is a distinguished guest of New Delhi. Federal officials and entrepreneurs should support your work.

But Mr. Huo's first shot was too loud. In all my years of doing business in India, I have never seen the Prime Minister personally step down and publicly support foreign brands.

We won’t speculate on the new government’s thoughts, but Mr. Huo’s move also alarmed many people.”

Holly smiled and nodded: "Chairman Ambani was also frightened?"

Ambani smiled and shook his head, saying, "Mr. Huo, you are very humorous."

Holly said: "Chairman Ambani is too serious. There is no need to be so serious at a family dinner.

If you have any ideas, you can speak directly. "

Ambani said: "I can help you open up channels in Mumbai's political circles, and even provide you with tens of billions of RMB in financial support to allow E-Sun Auto's South Asia Smart Factory to be established in Mumbai.

I don't need to introduce the locational advantages of Mumbai. Since Mr. Huo chose to meet me, he must have his own opinions in mind. "

Holly smiled and nodded, “Mumbai is indeed the most ideal choice for E-On Smart Factory.

But it’s not the only option.

Chairman Ambani, whether it is the Tata Group or the Reliance Group, if you use me as a tool to demand the attitude of the new government, you are making a big mistake.

I will not grant you your wishes, and neither will the new prime minister."

Leaning back on the sofa, he spread his hands, "So why not just tell me what you want from me?"

Ambani also smiled. Holly saw through the pit he had dug.

"Mr. Huo, looking back now, I am not surprised that you can achieve what you have today."

"I'll take that as a compliment."

Ambani said: “Mr. Huo, Tata Motors Group is eager to cooperate with E-Motors to operate in the Indian market together.

We have sales channels accumulated over the years and a complete auto parts industry chain. These favorable conditions can become advantages for E-Sun Auto to gain a foothold in the Indian market.

It could even surpass Tesla.

The 10 billion yuan in funding I just mentioned is equally effective.”

Holly stared at Ambani, and the fox's tail was finally revealed.

Isn't this the same JSW Steel trick?
Use political and economic advantages to force you to cooperate, form joint ventures, and then force a takeover.

To put it nicely is acquisition, but to put it bluntly is plagiarism and confiscation.

Holly suddenly laughed, and the members of the Ambani family looked at Holly with puzzled expressions.

I don't understand what his smile means?
Agree or refuse?

Holly said: "Chairman Ambani, thank you for your sincerity.

But I don't seem to be short of the 10 billion in cash.

As for the auto parts industry chain you mentioned, I can invest tens of billions more to build my own industry chain in India.

With such a large market size, there will always be people willing to follow me and make a living from this.

Finally, I want to say that even if Yian agrees to cooperate with the Tata Group, the Tata Group cannot copy Yian’s core technology.

I can’t say these words in front of the new prime minister, but in front of you, I can tell you that you are lagging behind in basic scientific research.”

It was visible to the naked eye that there was a hint of anger in the eyes of Ambani's daughter and son-in-law.

Holly's words are extremely ironic.

But it is realistic.

Ambani, the old fox, looked calm and smiled, "I don't completely agree with Mr. Huo's point of view. Mr. Huo might as well try Tesla's open source model.

Let's see if Indian automakers and cutting-edge technology companies can create a prosperous scene comparable to that of China's new energy industry?"

Is this because the cooperation didn't go well and they are setting a trap to provoke you, Brother Huo?

Open source?
impossible.

It's not that Brother Huo doesn't have a big picture, but now is not the right time. He has invested 200 billion yuan in making cars and hasn't made the money back yet, but he is open-sourcing his core technology. That's not a big picture, that's stupid.

Tesla was founded in 03 and suffered huge losses in R&D until 13. It even attracted investment from Tencent. Why did it choose open source in 15?
Because Tesla started making money at the end of 13, after the release of Model S in 14, the stock price soared 350%, and the price per share reached US$286.

Then in 15, the company launched semi-autonomous driving technology, and its stock price multiplied several times again.

Making crazy money.

Then in 15, we chose open source technology and entered major markets around the world by relying on the channels and goodwill accumulated through open source.

If Yian were to open source its technology now, it would be difficult for Yian to maintain its current development trend, let alone in foreign countries, even with such a competitive market in China.

Holly smiled and replied to Ambani, "Chairman Ambani, I believe your father would not have the same mindset as you when he was building his empire and would not make such a stupid decision."

This statement made Ambani's face turn pale.

He is truly a second-generation rich man. It is undeniable that he has brought the family business to a new peak, but the family foundation was accumulated by his father.

Holly continued his speech, comparing him to his father, criticizing his business thinking and making him lose face in front of his children.

(End of this chapter)