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 familiar magic guy in front of him, who had many titles such as 'Crazy Engineer' and 'Jobs Second' in the later generations, and said in a tone with a bit of emotion: "Mr. Musk, I've heard of it for a long time. ”

"In Silicon Valley and the U.S. tech world, Mr. Guo is the real thunderbolt. ”

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!"

"Thank you!"

"If you were to estimate, when do you think humans will be able to colonize Mars?"

"Huh?" Elon Musk was stunned, 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 shocked by the big boss's marginal topic.

Although he was puzzled, looking at Guo Shouyun's look that 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 is constantly developing." That day will come. ”

"So, that's why you started the 'Martian Oasis' project and established the 'SpaceX'?"

Elon Musk glanced at Guo Shouyun and nodded.

"Strictly speaking, that's only part of the original intention. ”

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

"In life, in addition to making money, you always have to do something meaningful and interesting to you. Now, my goal of making money has been achieved. The exploration of space is something that I think is intentional. ”

"Do you think you can succeed?"

"Of course!"

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 fight with Steve Jobs.

"I appreciate your confidence. ”

"Thank you!"

Guo Shouyun smiled, "It just so happens that I'm also interested in space projects. If you don't object, I'd like to invest privately in your SpaceX Corporation. ”

"Investing in Space X?" Elon Musk said with a slight surprise.

"That's right. … You can rest assured, I am just a simple venture capitalist, and I will not ask for a holding, let alone a position. SpaceX is still your company. ”

Although SpaceX was not profitable until Guo Shouyun's rebirth, it is the only private company other than the United States, Russia and China that has mastered spacecraft launch recovery technology. On this point, he is also willing to invest a sum of money.

I don't want this investment to make him much financial return, I just hope that when new technologies break through, he or the Guo family will not be excluded. After all, the time of his rebirth is until 2019, and he doesn't know what happened to the world in the future.

After a moment of silence, Elon Musk spoke: "SpaceX doesn't have any results right now, and it won't see any benefits anytime soon. So I'm curious why you're investing in it, and if it's just for the future, your friend, Mr. Jeff Bezos of Amazon, might be more appropriate for Blue Origin. ”

Guo Shouyun smiled and shook his head.

"Jeff and I are really good friends, but his 'Blue Origin' is just for personal interest. His real career is Amazon. So, when he succeeds in Amazon and starts to focus on Blue Origin, it's not too late for me to invest." … As for why SpaceX? 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 $5 million selling your own space game software called 'Blastar' to Computer & Office Technology Magazine, to zip2, all three times were successful. And he successfully made his fortune reach nearly 300 million US dollars. I believe that this success is not accidental, so I am willing to trust you rather than companies that don't know the future. … Finally, when I make an investment, the first priority is the people, that is, the founders or managers of the company. And then there's 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, he was not too little. After all, the first cooperation, the trust between the two parties has not yet been established.

"What about the price?"

"$5 million!"

This price is definitely high compared to the true value of SpaceX. However, Guo Shouyun, who didn't care about this little money, nodded and agreed.

"The acquisition?" Elon Musk asked.

"No need to talk about it. I agreed to your terms, and after the acquisition, you will receive $130 million in cash, as well as 3.2% of PayPal stock. ”

"Promised?"

Elon Musk was a little surprised, what he thought was a difficult negotiation was so easy?

"You don't want to?"

"Of course not. ”

After quickly calming down, he hurriedly stretched out his right hand towards Guo Shouyun. On terms that are favorable to oneself, there is no possibility of not agreeing.

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

"Me too. ”

After a brief handshake, "My Chinese food here tastes very good, you can try it!"

"The Chinese food at Hanshan Villa is highly praised in California's high society, and I have long wanted to have a good time, but this time I finally have the opportunity!"

"Haha, it's not easy. I'll ask someone to give you a membership card later, and you can come whenever 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?"

Peter Thiel, who was standing aside and had seen the whole process of communication between the two sides, asked tentatively.

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

Peter Thiel certainly knows who Steve is in the boss's mouth. That's one of the two legends of the computer industry in the eighties and nineties along with Bill Gates of Microsoft, and now the CEO of Apple.

"Is he really that good?"

Peter Thiel has always admired the strategic vision of his boss, but it is really difficult for him to see anything particularly surprising about the South African descendant who just left.

"Peter, the integration is up to you. ”

"Yes!"

Peter Thiel cheered. PayPal has more than 80 million registered users, accounting for 83% of the third-party payment market in the United States, completely establishing PayPal's supremacy in this field.

At the same time, as Peter Thiel, who owns PayPal equity and serves as CEO, there is nothing more exciting for him than his increased wealth and status.

"It's not early, let's go too!" Guo Shouyun nodded and said.

of the acquisition, he felt equally happy. But not as thick as Peter Thiel. After all, now he has enough industries and enough wealth. A merger like this, involving no more than $500 million in capital, has long been unable to stir his nerves.

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

"Coming back?"

"Hmm!"

He took off his coat and handed it to her, and hung it on a nearby hanger.

"Are things going well?"

"It went well... Are the kids sleeping?"

"Sleep! I've already boiled hot water for you, go wash up!"

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

"That's right, Bruce. There's something I'd like to ask for your opinion?"

"What's the matter?"

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

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

"The wife of Hollywood star Arnold Schwarzenegger, 'Maria Shriver Schwarzenegger', her mother is the sister of former President John F. Kennedy. ”

Guo Shouyun suddenly heard about the woman behind the famous Mr. Governor, before he was reborn.

"How could 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?"

"When I was in high school, we were all in the same class, and the relationship was okay!"

Guo Shouyun nodded knowingly, "The Kennedy family, Sacramento, it seems that this classmate of yours plans 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 goal is not to be a senator, but to be the governor of the most economically developed state in the United States. Of course, there is no need to talk to Wendy about this kind of thing that didn't happen for the time being.

"Otherwise, they live well in Los Angeles, so why would they move to Sacramento?"

Wendy nodded in agreement, "Then tomorrow's shopping, I'm not going!"

"Isn't she your high school classmate?"

Glancing at him, Wendy continued, "I'm not stupid, Maria came to me shopping, obviously intending to get to know you through me and expand his network for his husband. ”

"I can't see that even if you're not working, you're still so smart. However, this kind of thing should be done, now and in the future. Especially now that we're engaged. ”

Wendy understood what he meant. She was born in the Roosevelt family, although she was not really included in the Roosevelt family because her parents were not married, but she received a real aristocratic education from an early age. For girls from aristocratic families, how to help their husbands develop their family business through communication after marriage is a compulsory subject. It is commonly known as 'lady diplomacy'.

Her relationship with Guo Shouyun has not been determined before, so naturally no one will invite her. But now that the news of Guo Shouyun's marriage to the Roosevelt family has almost spread throughout the American high society, 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 gatherings waiting for her in the future.

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

"From today onwards, you will have to deal with those noble ladies of high society for me as Mrs. Guo. You have to get used to this kind of thing early on. ”

Wendy nodded, "I know. It's just that I really hate this kind of hypocrisy, and the so-called 'lady diplomacy' that is full of exchange of interests. ”

"I hate these kinds of gatherings as much as you do. But after all, we live in such a society, and although we have money, we cannot change the social culture that has been formed for thousands of years. If you don't want to be completely marginalized, you can only adapt. ”

"I know, even if it's for you, I'm going to try to get used to it!"

"Hehe, it's not just for me, it's for our children in the future!"

"Hmm!"

Thinking of a bright future, Wendy nodded, and the corners of her eyebrows couldn't help but reveal a happy smile.

"Alright, let's get some rest early. We've got our own things to do tomorrow!"

After the words fell, the two of them turned off the bedside lamp, and the bedroom gradually became quiet. The quiet night passed little by little in the passage of minutes and seconds.

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