Reborn Capital Empire

Chapter 503 Elon Musk

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After holding the right hand that the other party took the initiative to stretch out, Guo Shouyun looked at the amazing guy in front of him who was familiar with the titles of 'Crazy Engineer', 'Second Jobs', etc., and said with a bit of emotion: "Ma Mr. Ske, it's been a long time since I heard the name."

"In Silicon Valley and the US tech world, Mr. Guo is the real thunderous."

He didn't know that Guo Shouyun was talking about the unpredictable future.

With a faint smile, Guo Shouyun waved his hand, "Please sit down!"

"thanks!"

"If you have to guess, when do you think humans will be able to colonize Mars?"

"Uh?" Elon Musk was stunned. Shouldn't the two sides meet and talk about the acquisition of PayPal? What is the inevitable connection between immigration to Mars and Internet third-party payment tools?

In fact, it wasn't just him, Peter Thiel next to him was also startled by the inexcusable topic of the big boss.

Although he was puzzled, looking at Guo Shouyun was not like a joke, Elon Musk pondered for a moment, "I can't answer this question, but I think as long as our technology continues to develop. This day will always come. ."

"So, this is your original intention of launching the 'Mars Oasis' project and establishing the 'Space Exploration Technology Company'?"

Elon Musk glanced at Guo Shouyun and nodded.

"Strictly speaking, this is only part of the original intention."

"What about the other part?" Guo Shouyun asked with great interest.

"In my life, in addition to making money, I always want to do something meaningful and interesting to me. Now, my purpose of making money has been achieved. The exploration of space is something I think is interesting."

"Do you think you can succeed?"

"certainly!"

Elon Musk nodded without hesitation.

Looking at his expression, Guo Shouyun nodded in his heart. Forget about the rest, in terms of self-confidence, this guy does have a match for Steve Jobs.

"I admire your confidence."

"thanks!"

After Guo Shouyun smiled, "It just so happens that I am also interested in space projects. If you don't object, I am willing to invest in your 'Space Exploration Technology Company' privately."

"Invest in SpaceX?" Elon Musk asked slightly surprised.

"That's right. ... You can rest assured that I'm just a pure venture capital investment, and I won't ask for a controlling stake, let alone a position. SpaceX is still your company."

Although the space exploration technology company was not profitable until Guo Shouyun was reborn, it was the only private company that mastered spacecraft launch and recovery technology besides the United States, Russia and China. For this, he is also willing to invest a sum of money.

I don't ask how much financial return this investment will give him. I just hope that when the new technology breaks through, he or the Guo family will not be expelled. After all, the time of his rebirth is 2019, and he doesn't know what will happen to the world in the future.

After pondering for a while, Elon Musk said: "SpaceX doesn't have much to offer right now, and it won't see benefits in a short period of time. So I'm curious why you invest in it? If only For the future, your friend, 'Blue Origin' from Amazon's Jeff Bezos may be more appropriate."

Guo Shouyun smiled and shook his head.

"Jeff and I are really good friends, but his 'Blue Origin' is just a personal interest. His real business is Amazon. So, when he's successful with Amazon, he starts to value 'Blue Origin' It's not too late for me to reinvest when it's developing. ... As for why a space exploration technology company? In addition to my own interests, I value you more."

"Me?" Elon Musk's eyes widened.

"Not bad. From the first pot of gold you made when you sold your own space game software called '' to Computer and Office Technology Magazine and made $5 million, to zip2, and now, all three times. And it has successfully made my wealth reach nearly 300 million US dollars. I believe this success is not accidental, so I am willing to believe in you compared to those companies that don't know the future. ... Finally, I do investment, first priority The first consideration is the people, the founders or managers of the company. Then there is the company itself.”

Nodding clearly, Elon Musk thought for a while, "If Mr. Guo is really interested in 'Space Exploration Technology Company', then I am willing to give up 10% of the equity."

Guo Shouyun nodded, and he didn't think too much. After all, the first cooperation, the trust between the two parties has not yet been established.

"What about the price?"

"$5 million!"

Relative to the true value of SpaceX, this price is certainly high. But Guo Shouyun, who didn't care about this little money, nodded and agreed.

"Is it time to talk about a PayPal acquisition?" Elon Musk asked.

"Don't talk. I agree to your conditions. After PayPal completes the right acquisition, you will receive $130 million in cash and 3.2% of PayPal stock."

"accepted?"

Elon Musk is a little surprised that what he thought was a tough negotiation was so easily done?

"you are not willing?"

"of course not."

After quickly calming down, he quickly stretched out his right hand towards Guo Shouyun. There is no possibility of not agreeing to the conditions that are favorable to oneself.

"Mr. Guo, it's a pleasure to work with you!"

"me too."

After the two sides simply shook hands, "My Chinese food here tastes very good, you can try it!"

"The Chinese food in Hanshan Bieyuan is highly acclaimed by the upper class in California. I have long wanted to have a feast, and this time I finally have a chance!"

"Haha, it's not easy. I'll ask someone to give you a membership card later. You can come anytime you want."

While eating and chatting, after nine o'clock in the evening, Guo Shouyun sent Elon Musk away.

"Boss, you seem to value him very much?"

Peter Thiel, who stood aside and watched the entire exchange process between the two sides, asked tentatively.

Looking at the shadow of the car gradually disappearing into the darkness, Guo Shouyun slowly exhaled, then narrowed his eyes and said, "He reminds me of Steve. So, I'm looking forward to his future."

Of course Peter Thiel knew who Steve was in the boss's mouth. That is one of the two legends of the computer industry with Bill Gates of Microsoft in the 1980s and 1990s, and now the CEO of Apple.

"Is he really that powerful?"

Peter Thiel has always admired his boss's strategic vision, but it is really difficult for him to see that there is something special about the South African descendant who just left.

"Peter, the integration of PayPal and PayPal is up to you."

"Yes!"

Peter Thiel said excitedly. After the annexation, PayPal's registered users exceeded 80 million, accounting for 83% of the third-party payment market in the United States, completely establishing PayPal's dominance in this field.

At the same time, as Peter Thiel, who owns PayPal shares and serves as CEO, there is nothing that can make him feel more excited than his wealth and status.

"It's getting late, let's go too!" Guo Shouyun nodded and said.

Although the acquisition was right, he was equally happy. But not as thick as Peter Thiel. After all, now he has enough industries and enough wealth. Similar mergers and acquisitions involving capital of no more than 500 million US dollars have long been unable to arouse his excitement.

When I got home, Wendy hadn't slept yet.

"came back?"

"Um!"

He took off his coat and handed it to her, and hung it on the hanger next to him.

"Are things going well?"

"It went well! ... Are the children asleep?"

"Sleep! I have already boiled the hot water for you, go wash it!"

Guo Shouyun nodded. After taking a shower, he changed into pajamas, and the two lay on the bed. In the past dangerous period, Wendy was not as crazy as before.

"By the way, Bruce. Is there something I want to ask your opinion about?"

"What's up?"

"Mrs. Schwarzenegger invited me to go shopping together tomorrow."

"Mrs. Schwarzenegger?" Guo Shouyun was stunned for a moment.

"Maria Shriver Schwarzenegger, wife of Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger, whose mother was the sister of former President John F. Kennedy."

Guo Shouyun suddenly realized that he had heard about the woman behind the famous governor before his rebirth.

"How did she invite you? I mean, don't they live in Los Angeles?"

"Maria said they just moved to Sacramento last month."

Sacramento, the capital of California, is much closer to San Francisco than Los Angeles.

"You knew her before?"

"We used to be in the same class when we were in high school, and we had a good relationship!"

Guo Shouyun nodded knowingly, "The Kennedy family, Sacramento, it seems that your classmate intends to let his husband enter the political arena."

"Politics? You mean Schwarzenegger is running for the Senate?" Wendy wondered.

Guo Shouyun smiled, Arnold Schwarzenegger's purpose is not a senator, but the governor of the most economically developed state in the United States. Of course, there was no need to tell Wendy about this kind of thing that didn't happen.

"Otherwise, why did they move to Sacramento when they lived fine in Los Angeles?"

Wendy nodded in agreement, "I won't go shopping tomorrow!"

"No? Why? Isn't she your high school classmate?"

Glancing at him, Wendy continued: "I'm not stupid. Maria went shopping with me, obviously intending to get to know you through me and expand her network of contacts for her husband."

"I can't see that you're still so smart even if you don't work. However, this kind of thing will go away, whether it is now or in the future. Especially now that we are engaged."

Wendy understood what he meant. She was born in the Roosevelt family. Although her parents were not married, she was not really included in the Roosevelt family, but she received a real aristocratic education since she was a child. For girls from noble families, how to help their husbands develop family business through communication after marriage is a compulsory subject. Also known as 'Mrs. Diplomacy~www.wuxiaspot.com~ Before her relationship with Guo Shouyun was not confirmed, no one would invite her. But now the news of Guo Shouyun's marriage with the Roosevelt family has almost spread throughout the upper class in the United States, and she naturally wants to help her husband as Mrs. Guo.

So, the intersection with Maria Shriver Schwarzenegger is just the beginning, and there are many more similar invitations and parties waiting for her in the future.

Looking at Wendy thoughtfully, Guo Shouyun smiled and hugged her into his arms.

"From today onwards, as Mrs. Guo, you will deal with those noble ladies in the upper class for me. You have to get used to this kind of thing early."

Wendy nodded, "I know. It's just that I really hate this kind of hypocrisy, and it's full of the so-called 'daughter diplomacy' that exchanges benefits."

"I hate this kind of party as much as you. But after all, we live in such a society. Although we have money, we can't change the social culture that has been formed for thousands of years. If we don't want to be completely marginalized by others, we can only to adapt."

"I know, even for you, I will try my best to adapt!"

"Hehe, this is not only for me, but also for our future children!"

"Um!"

Thinking of a bright future, Wendy nodded, and a happy smile appeared on the corners of her eyes and brows.

"Okay, let's rest early. We have our own business to do tomorrow!"

After the words fell, the bedroom gradually became quiet after the two turned off the bedside lamps. The quiet night passed little by little in the passing of every second.

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