Advanced Players in Arc

The meeting between Dong Chen and Musk was witnessed by some interested people present. They all enjoyed hearing about it and wanted to see what agreement they would reach.

However, they did not get close to listen and watch. Instead, they were doing their own things from a distance and watching.

They all know the situation in the United States, and they also know that many American companies and departments have received notices from the U.S. government, and even some countries have received explicit or covert notices from the United States.

They also understand that after their company and strength reach a certain stage, what they do is no longer their own business, and will be more or less involved with their respective countries or other countries.

However, in a country like the United States, the presidential election requires the support of many large groups.

To become president, one must at least have a prominent political career and achievements, certain campaigning and governance abilities, and sufficient funds to ensure campaigning.

The amount of campaign funds is very important. With more funds, more resources can be mobilized. If a candidate does not have sufficient funds to protect him, it is impossible to become the final president.

And after he successfully comes to power, he will naturally seek profits for the groups that support him. Even if it cannot be blatant, there must be some policy inclination.

If the policy tilts in this direction, the groups that support him will benefit, but other aspects will not work, and many other large groups will suffer losses.

Even rivals from the big groups who support him may be targeted.

This is the entangled state of politics and economy in the United States.

In their impression, Musk Aerospace is such a company that has been notified. They can cooperate with any other country, but they cannot cooperate with China, including Chinese companies.

Musk's other companies can be lenient, but the aerospace company is absolutely not allowed.

Any company that cooperates must sign a very strict contract with Musk Aerospace, which can be said to block any way for China to take advantage of loopholes.

By the way, it also blocked most of Musk’s aerospace financial resources.

At first, they were surprised to see Musk here, but later they understood that now that Arclight Group is no longer a Chinese company, it was impossible for Musk not to come over and pick up the gold.

While others were talking, Dong Chen and Musk also talked about Musk's purpose.

Dong Chen also knew about the situation of Musk Aerospace. In the earth's private space field, except for their Arc Light Space, which ranked first, Musk Aerospace ranked second.

"...The United States is now very supportive of several other aerospace companies, especially this time with the big project of the new International Space Station. This is very beneficial to the growth of those aerospace companies..."

"...even though we, Musk Aerospace, got some of the early transportation missions, when we signed the agreement, we only signed five transportation missions. After five times, it may be difficult to renew the contract..."

"...The other aerospace companies are backed by large groups, that is, the large consortiums behind the president, and my Musk Aerospace has naturally become their competitor and blocker..."

After Musk's explanation, Dong Chen finally understood that despite Musk's apparent glory, he actually didn't even have a cat in the house... Well, it was actually very dangerous.

It’s obvious that Musk’s aerospace company is going to become a stepping stone for others.

But seeing Musk sighing while talking, Dong Chen felt a little confused.

Although he doesn't know much about business matters, but he just said this situation in front of others, and even said that these are his own weaknesses, is this really good?

Moreover, ArcLight Aerospace can be considered a competitor of Musk Aerospace, so no matter how you think about it, it feels inappropriate.

Musk has been able to develop the company to this point. Obviously, it is impossible for Musk to think that he is a business rookie. How could he make such a mistake?

Regarding his lack of understanding, Dong Chen really did what a rookie would do, he...asked.

"Mr. Musk, I don't quite understand. Why are you telling me this? Logically speaking, Arclight Aerospace should also be your competitor, and the things you just said are definitely the problems and problems you are facing now. It's your own weakness, this should be a very dangerous problem."

Hearing Dong Chen's "sharp" question, Musk was stunned, but he immediately smiled bitterly and said, "Haha, Mr. Dong Chen, you just said that we are competitors, but I don't think we are competitors." Not a competitor."

Dong Chen: "???"

Looking at Dong Chen's puzzled expression, Musk smiled at Dong Chen, then slightly stepped on the floor with his right foot and said, "In one year, this Xintian Palace space station went from welding the first steel plate to Now we are sitting here drinking and talking, and based on this alone, no aerospace company on earth can be your competitor, not even the United States Space Agency."

It has to be said that Musk looks at the problem very thoroughly. Dong Chen didn't think about it just now, but now that Musk said this, he understood.

Indeed, when we usually talk about competitors, we mean that the strengths of both parties are similar, or there is not much difference, or even those who can surpass the opponent after winning the competition are called competitors.

After Arclight Aerospace has independently built a large space station, Musk Aerospace is still competing with other companies for order business, and is still competing for the business of the new International Space Station, which has lagged behind.

This is not a power level existence at all, how can we compete.

Not to mention them, even the entire International Space Station project relies on Arclight Aerospace's space debris processing system and space debris operation data to ensure the normal operation of the project. This makes how independent small companies like them can compete.

So Dong Chen estimated that Musk would say these words under such circumstances, but... what he just said was still a bit too thorough.

After learning this, Dong Chen looked at Musk and asked: "So, you are here to cooperate?"

"That's right," Musk nodded and said frankly, "The reason why I tell you this is because I think we are the same, we are all people looking to the future. The earth is just the starting point for us, and Not everything, the boundless universe is the place we yearn for.”

Hearing this, Dong Chen couldn't help but smile a little, because he felt that Musk was absolutely right.

They are like-minded people.

While others are still fighting for the resources on the earth, their ambitions are no longer on the earth. Although it sounds a bit too ambitious or far-fetched, it is a fact, and this is what Dong Chen thinks.

He didn't know the real situation on Musk's side, but he could tell from some news reports and the bold plans Musk had made. Musk should also be a person with dreams and longing for the stars.

However, he was not as lucky as Dong Chen, but he came out step by step, until he reached the number one position in private aerospace, which is worthy of recognition.

"Mr. Musk," Dong Chen picked up the wine glass in front of him and gestured to Musk. "What you said is very right. The earth is indeed too small. Only by breaking free from the shackles of the earth can we do more things."

Musk also raised his wine glass as a gesture, looked at Dong Chen and said, "Mr. Dong Chen, would you like to wish us a happy cooperation?"

"Haha, it's too early for Mr. Musk to talk about cooperation. This is why you still want to find our Mr. Sun, who never cares about these things."

Seeing Musk's slightly dazed look after hearing this, Dong Chen raised the corners of his mouth slightly again, then touched him with his cup and said, "However, I enjoyed the chat with you just now, and I found another one." Like-minded people."

PS: There is only this chapter today because something happened. Sorry, another chapter will be added tomorrow.