Crude oil prices are largely not determined by market supply and demand, at least during the wave of crude oil price declines in early 2016. Zhou Shi had just opened a position of 100 million US dollars, and soon there was a call from the Middle East.

Since the beginning of 2015, at least 20 publicly traded companies have filed for debt protection, and about 30 other private companies have gone bankrupt, producing just over 1 percent of total U.S. production. However, one oil industry expert estimates that the total debt of upstream shale oil in the United States is between $285 billion and $300 billion, with more than $20 billion in long-term debt interest payments each year. There are also more and more companies in trouble, and even EOG Resources, a listed company that is a leading company in the industry, needs to raise money through the model of selling equity.

Competition between countries, between industries, between traditional old forces and emerging capital, competition is everywhere. In this big energy game, there will definitely be many losers, and the winners will gain valuable development opportunities by gnawing on the remains of the losers.

Zhou Shi's idea of wanting a piece of the pie was reminded before it began. After investing another $200 million, $100 million in mobile funds, he gave up on the idea of making a difference in the local energy companies in the lighthouse country. Fortunately, as if God helped, the price of crude oil has risen sharply in the past few days, allowing him to enter the market at a combined cost of $30 per ounce. There's nothing to say about the price, it's sure to make money anyway. If someone dares not to let him make money, he will directly dump crude oil to see who can consume whom. Zhou Shi said to some people with a little arrogance!

In fact, Zhou Shi still earned $100 million in the end, at least the funds donated to Westlake University were raised by him.

"I heard that you want to invest in basic science?" Zhou Shi, who had not yet left Yanjing, met Professor Wei of Yanjing.

"Who said that?" Zhou Shi wondered, he didn't seem to have said such a thing!

"Who said it doesn't matter, is it true?" Professor Wei

"Fake, I don't have this idea!" Zhou Shi

"Don't lie to me, they all said that you were going to donate $100 million to Shi Yigong, why didn't you invest in basic science or anything?" Professor Wei

"Teacher Wei, am I not satisfied if people are not dead, and everyone will be satisfied if there is no money, oh no, if I don't have money, I'm afraid that the only thing that will greet me is ridicule!" Zhou Shi

"What are you talking about, I'm not here to fight the autumn wind!" Professor Wei said angrily

"Teacher Wei! I just regret it a little, and I don't know who sent out these news, I said that I would donate money, but there are conditions, and I will only donate $100 million at most. Do they want to create a fait accompli, than I donate?"

"There may be some misunderstanding!" Professor Wei

But I do want to make a little contribution to basic science in China, but I haven't figured out how to do it yet. "Zhou Shi

According to the subject classification catalogue published by UNESCO, the basic sciences are divided into seven categories: mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, earth sciences, and logic.

Basic scientific research is the most fundamental driving force for social development. However, these do not bring immediate economic benefits. It brings more things that cannot be effective in a short period of time, including the improvement of scientific research level, that is, the improvement of innovation ability, the cultivation of talents, and the promotion and development of technology.

The importance of basic science is undoubted, but it is possible to not see results for a long time or for a lifetime, or even go down a crooked path, which is a huge pressure not only on investors, but also on scientists themselves. There are not many people who can endure this loneliness for a long time.

Fortunately, both the Chinese court and the entrepreneur group have recognized the importance of basic science and increased investment in this area, such as Ren Zhengfei and Xiao Ma Ge. If Brother Pony really invests heavily in basic science, the public may really misunderstand him, but there is no specific factual basis for this. Maybe Brother Pony is just a mouthpiece......

Not wanting to follow the rhythm of others, Zhou Shi agreed to invest in basic disciplines. But how to vote, he will still be in his own hands.

"How do you think I should support basic science?" Zhou Shi asked Wei He

"If personal support is too difficult, it is much more convenient to let Time do it, and Time is supposed to use its funds for this. "Wei He

Time has invested in quantum computers, controlled nuclear fusion, space exploration, deep-sea research, and so on, and has invested a lot in basic science.

As a social enterprise, or a non-profit public welfare enterprise, it seems understandable that Time is making these thankless long-term investments, which are something that contributes to the whole of humanity.

"Can we also set up an academy and invest in those things that don't make money, but are very important, such as mathematics, physics, astronomy, etc.," Zhou Shi

A small investment can be supported for a long time, and a fool like him is needed to support him if he can't see the return.

In the development of basic disciplines, individuals cannot play a big role, and the key is to rely on the support of the imperial court. The fastest progress in basic science in the world are all projects supported by the imperial court, and even Silicon Valley has no influential basic science breakthroughs!"

"That means that it is more important to attract the attention of the state than to invest yourself?" Zhou Shi

"That's right, only if the state pays attention to it, there will be continuous investment, and the state should do this. "Wei He

Those who can see the benefits are responsible for the enterprise, and those who can't see the benefits in the short term can only be the state, otherwise so many taxes a year, so many surpluses are rusted at home?

"Then what should we do?" Zhou Shi

"Of course, donate money, donate materials, and donate people to make a noise!" Wei He

“……”

"Then how to donate?" Zhou Shi

How to donate is a big problem! However, several plans were discussed, but none of them were very good, so Zhou Shi had to put this issue on hold for the time being.

Wang Xirui did not return to Yanjing, but went directly to Silicon Valley, he felt a little free, and summoned Master Liu to come over to comfort him. Greedy people are like that, they tend to take care of one thing at the expense of the other!

"Your lady is gone?" Master Liu

"......" Zhou Shi, he actually wanted to break off the relationship with Master Liu, he couldn't be together for a long time, the relationship was naturally difficult to cultivate, and there didn't seem to be too much topic of desire between the two except for children. Even if Starlight Entertainment has a market value of 100 billion soft girl coins, it does not say that it has no status in his eyes, but it is also ranked very last. It's enough to maintain a certain amount of influence, and you don't need to worry about everything!

"If you're tired, you can leave!" Zhou Shi said involuntarily

"......" Master Liu suddenly became dumb, and his face was blue and white for a while

"Alright, come here!" Zhou Shi was not surprised