Rebirth 2008: I Can Make Money Reading

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

First, it caused a heated discussion among fans on Weibo, and then it was officially pushed by Weibo.

Weibo was sent from one o'clock in the afternoon, only a few hours have passed.

The social repercussions and public opinion were intense, the media chasing reports frantically, occupying the headlines of various websites, and the forum was full of discussions.

Global print media, digital magazines, digital newspapers, SMS, Internet, digital TV and other media, such as new LANG, Dong/Fang Toutiao, Wangyi, 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, there are reports of Muyang's $100 million gambling contract and the purchase of civilian Hummers from the other side.

This time, things got bigger!

Mu Yang knew that things were going to be big, but he didn't expect it to be so big. The speed of the spread was too fast, and it was out of his control. The total number of his Weibo fans soared to 70 million. sooner or later.

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

He himself felt that the number of fans of 70 million was a bit exaggerated. Maybe 80% of the young people in the country knew about it, but not everyone has Weibo. Even if they did, they might not follow him on Weibo. It's a robot, and the actual data is definitely not that big, even if there are many foreigners among these fans.

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

For example, the portal website Wangyi, Muyang's reports are the front-page reports of multiple news columns such as economy, entertainment, news, and automobiles.

In the car column, there is an article that reports:

"Is Hummer really worth buying by Xinghai Group? 》

The article reads: "A year ago, the farce of Fujinaka's acquisition of Hummer, which lasted for nearly a year, finally came to an end, and both sides of the transaction attributed the failure to the failure to obtain the approval of the Chinese regulatory authorities.

The reason why it is a farce, on the one hand, judging from the traces of the acquisition of Hummer by Tengzhong Heavy Industry, the suspicion of hype is greater than the real acquisition - when the media paid attention to the report of Tengzhong Heavy Industry, the value of the behind-the-scenes boss of Fujizhong Heavy Industry soared by 300 million that day. .

In the end, the SHANG Ministry of Affairs stated at a press conference that it had not received an application from Fujinaka Heavy Industries to acquire Hummer.

The acquisition failed, and General Motors will gradually close the operation of Hummer. It is unknown whether it will withdraw from the operation.

Now, Mu Yang, the chairman of Xinghai Group, is calling on General Motors to buy Hummer from across the bank, and he directly bid 150 million US dollars, saying that money is not a problem, and that he can play tricks with casual play.

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, maybe he just wants to buy a toy.

So, is a Hummer worth buying?

Hummer is associated with the image of high fuel consumption and high emissions. Although it also represents the best off-road performance, 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 purchased for acquisitions. to bring the value of sustainable development.

The increasingly stringent vehicle emission regulations of various governments are an important factor hindering the trade of Hummers, and it is also one of the main reasons why GM wants to sell Hummers.

The government of the beautiful country requires that by 2016, the carbon dioxide emissions of newly produced passenger cars and light trucks in the country 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 120 g/km in 2012 and 95 g/km in 2020, and different car carbon taxes will 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 little-known small company outside the industry such as Fujinaka.

Of course, Tengzhong is far from being compared with Xinghai Group. Xinghai Group has many top technologies in the world and has a dominant position in many fields. Maybe Hummer is dazzling again in the hands of Xinghai Group Chairman Mu Yang, but maybe, Mu Yang Yang is just collecting and playing with it..."

Various media reports and analysis, netizen comments are unprecedentedly high.

"Mr. Mu is a real bet, be careful to be locked in a small dark room."

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

"Bet with me, I only need ten thousand dollars, I bet on Xinghai Group to lose! Then open a trumpet, I bet on Xinghai Group to win."

"Mu Yang is so confident, 100 million dollars, if he really loses, will he default 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!"

"The acquisition of Hummer for 150 million US dollars is nothing at all, and the 100 million US dollar bet is really expensive!"

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

"John and GM Nathan, the former presidents of civilian Hummers, haven't replied yet, and they are probably stunned by Muyang's shouting from the other side."

…

Yesterday, Mu Yang didn't take it seriously after posting on Weibo, and only returned home after six o'clock in the afternoon.

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

"Son, you have nothing to do with your business. What are you doing with foreigners? You 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 in gambling."

"Auntie, I believe Ayang, he won't suffer, he must have his plans." Song Xuelu supported Mu Yang, she knew that this matter was at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, and then called Mu Yang to determine whether it was true or not. , Mu Yang told her the approximate plan, and then she watched the news report for an hour or two.

What surprised him was that this time the commotion was a bit loud. Her roommates called to ask her specific situation, but she all replied "I don't know, I didn't ask."

"Well, my daughter-in-law still believes in me, haha." Mu Yang didn't expect it to affect his family, so he comforted them, "Mom, don't worry, I have my own plans, it's fine if I lose, 100 million US dollars will be advertised around the world, And it’s so hot, it’s a good deal.”

Ma Lan breathed a sigh of relief: "Okay, you can toss as much as you want. I don't understand this. Neighbors encounter me, and people from my hometown ask me. It's all about you. You are too tossed."

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

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

The next day, at 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 alright. I have my own plan and deliberately release news. You'll know after a while." Mu Yang didn't say anything specific.

"Okay, maybe I'm too worried, too concerned about the $100 million. $100 million is really not much money to you."

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

"I didn't know the news until I watched the news in the morning, and many people were talking about it. When I first saw it, it really scared me. You, it caused too little movement.

However, after the mathematical conjecture, it is nothing to think about you, but in the eyes of ordinary people, it is indeed more shocking to them, and the media has too much interpretation. Are you that confident that you will sell 50,000 cars a year? As far as I know, Humvees aren't cheap. "

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

"Then you're calling for a $100 million bet."

"If you lose, it's just a publicity advertisement. It's not a loss."

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

"Yes, that's what it means." Mu Yang chatted with the teacher and hung up the phone.

He still has reservations about the teacher's words, not because he has no confidence, but at 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 and expressed their willingness to buy and support Xinghai Group as long as the car was built. Mu Yang thanked them one by one.

When he is in good times, someone can help him, and he doesn't count on it. When he is in trouble, someone will stand up to help him.

Muyang's Weibo fan base is large, and 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 suitable, he expresses his willingness to support and believes 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 also have the confidence to build the car well."

…

Beautiful country, Detroit.

General Motors is headquartered in this city.

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

It's just that the time difference between Beautiful Country and Hua Guo BJ is 12-13 hours. Mu Yang's report was sent out yesterday afternoon. In Beautiful Country, it happened to be around twelve o'clock in the evening, and Nathan had already rested.

It wasn't until the next morning, when Nathan showed up at the company, that he learned that his bet had hit the media.

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

Of course, he is also a person who has seen the 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, this billion dollars is worth it."

Maybe the average person saw 100 million dollars, but Nathan saw something different from the crazy reports of the media: campaign and propaganda!

He is a professional manager. He knows that he is famous, and he is famous. Even if he is no longer a professional manager, gives speeches or goes on TV, he can still make money. He is famous because of Mu Yang, chairman of Xinghai Group. , From this aspect, he is grateful to Mu Yang.

Of course, of course he cares about the $100 million bet, which can 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 reporters: "I agree with Xinghai Group Muyang's bet, and I am very grateful to Mr. Mu for sending a fortune!"

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

Before the reporter finished speaking, Nathan interrupted the CNN reporter's question: "I won't lose, and I can't lose! So without your if."

But most of the reporters at the scene didn't want to let it go. If Nathan really loses, they really want to watch Nathan eat and enjoy the excitement.

A reporter quickly asked: "If you lose, are you willing to execute your bet? It won't really be as 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 a press conference again to complete Mu Yang's bet, props?

I don’t even bother to use it, I remember a famous saying in Huaguo, what is it called, ‘One word, ten horses can’t be chased’.”

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

"It all means the same thing, whether it's four horses or ten horses." Nathan didn't like others picking on his intellectual problems, and he didn't like others challenging his authority.

"Mr. Nathan, Xinghai Group intends to acquire civilian Hummers, does GM agree?"

"This news is a bit sudden and I can't tell you." After Nathan said this, the secretary came over to report the matter 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 the acquisition intention of Xinghai Group Muyang, and issued a corporate notice on the official website, which probably meant that Xinghai Group Muyang was welcome to visit Beautiful Country and discuss cooperation.

On October 7th, Mu Yang knew what GM meant.

He doesn't know how to go to Beautiful Country, so he just buys a company, just let the people of the investment company go. He plans to hand over this matter to Yang Nian and summon Yang Nian urgently.

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

On October 8, Xinghai Group went to work normally.

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

"Chairman, are you really planning to buy Hummer?" Yang Nian was shocked by watching the news in the past two days, and of course she knew about it.

She, the chairman, is really tossing, and I admire it very much.

Which of those entertainment stars does not envy the popularity of the chairman.

Yang Nian sometimes has an illusion that the chairman's figure, looks, and popularity make it more suitable for him to join the entertainment industry.

Of course, he also knows that the chairman disdains to enter the entertainment industry.

"Acquisition of Hummer is inevitable, it is the entry point for Xinghai Group to enter the automotive industry, and it is also the fastest and most efficient way to build a car." Muyang can't regret it now. give me!

Now the world's media know.

Mu Yang was also afraid that GM wouldn't get caught. Now that he's caught, he can't let the other party escape.

Muyang then explained: "The 150 million US dollars is to acquire the ownership of the Hummer brand, trademark and trade name, and at the same time have the right to use the specific patents necessary for the production of Hummer vehicles."

The production of the Hummer might use patents from the General Motors plant at no extra cost, but $150 million isn't going to buy a lot.

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

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

Muyang's plan is to invest another 500 million US dollars to ensure that the Hummer can be successfully produced 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. The car cycle will be elongated, which does not meet his requirements.

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

Mu Yang added: "You are going to organize and send an investment negotiation team and a team of auto experts to negotiate with GM. I plan to produce Hummer cars locally. I will tell you what to pay attention to first, and I will issue a paper document later. Give you."

"We need to be able to make some requests, such as the tariff issue for the Xinghai Group. I believe that the executives of General Motors have the ability to ask for negotiation. Of course, if it doesn't work, it's fine;

Now that we plan to rebuild the factory to produce Hummers, I hope GM will support the original R&D personnel to return to Hummer positions, and the salaries of the employees are easy to say. President Yang, believe me, the Hummer can also play new tricks in my hands. "

Next, Mu Yang talked to Yang Nian a lot, and the secretary recorded the talking points next to him.

The beautiful country welcomes companies from other countries to invest. No matter which country it is in, it welcomes foreign investment to solve the local employment problem, but it does not want to transfer the money earned.

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

At present, the assets of the investment company have reached 19 billion yuan. This time, the investment in Hummer uses the funds of Xinghai Group. If the overseas funds are not enough, they will be borrowed from the investment company, and there is no need to apply for foreign exchange from the state. It is too troublesome.

Of course, if you want to exchange foreign currency, you have to go through the overseas investment registration and filing procedures. After completing this process, you can go to the WAI Administration to exchange foreign currency after you have obtained the overseas investment certificate.

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