Chapter 240: A Ridiculous Proposal

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"I have strong confidence in Apple's future, so why worry? Besides, the company has a lot of cash flow, new products are about to be launched, and some artificial rumors will not threaten Apple's survival at all. Moreover, I am only the CEO of Apple, and the issue of the company's stock price is something that you, the chairman, should worry about. ”

"You're really going to shirk responsibility. But like you said, I'll solve the problems outside the company. You should concentrate on the development and sales of iPods! By the way, Steve, stabilize the atmosphere inside the company, and don't let outside things affect the normal operation of the company. Guo Shouyun finally said solemnly.

"Don't worry, I'll take care of the company's internal affairs. But what are you going to do? There's a lot of pressure out there right now!"

"It's stormy, but it seems to me to be a problem. Some people plan to take advantage of the storm of public opinion to pull down Apple's stock price in order to make a profit by shorting. But it doesn't matter, I have plenty of money to back it up. ”

"I'm afraid that the current situation is as you wish, and you can buy Apple's shares at a low price again!"

"Haha, you still know me. Okay, let's get here, I've got a call in. We'll talk when I get back to the U.S."

"Good... See you soon!"

"Goodbye!"

After ending the call with Jobs, Guo Shouyun called back the call he had just received.

"Ms. Mark, it's a pleasure to receive your call. This time I hope to get good news!"

"Between the good news and the bad news, Mr. Guo has to judge for himself!" After a sentence full of deep meaning, Rebecca Mark continued, "Does Mr. Guo have time in the afternoon?"

"Of course!"

"Well, around 2 p.m., I hope to be able to meet with Mr. Guo!"

"No problem, the location is still in the garage coffee?"

"No, this time at my house. I think Mr. Guo must know the address of my home!"

Guo Shouyun's eyes narrowed, "Ms. Mark, it's better to say it again, I'm afraid I'm afraid I'll remember it wrong!"

"Okay, in order to make it easier for Mr. Guo to remember, I will send it to your mobile phone!" There is a sense of irony in this sentence.

"That's going to be better!" Guo Shouyun said in a normal tone.

"See you in the afternoon!"

"See you in the afternoon!"

After hanging up the phone, it didn't take long for the phone to ring a prompt tone to receive a text message.

After a brief glance, he turned off his phone and put it in his pocket and sighed: "It's so nerve-wracking to deal with smart people!"

After shaking his head slightly, Guo Shouyun got up and greeted, "Hans!"

Soon, a tall and sturdy bodyguard pushed the door open and walked in.

"Boss!"

"Arrange a plane, I'll use it in the afternoon!"

"Okay, do you have any other orders?"

"It's gone!"

Guo Shouyun waved his hand.

After having lunch with Molly Bevan at noon, I immediately rushed to the airport in Exeter by car. Guo Shouyun's private jet 'Kunpeng' is parked here. Although Exeter is not far from London, it is almost two hours away by car. In order not to lose time, it is naturally faster to take a plane.

This is the second time Guo Shouyun has flown on his own private jet after flying from the United States to the United Kingdom. After the initial novelty wore off, he had gradually become accustomed to this way of getting around, which he had previously envied.

Because there was no internet on the plane, he didn't want to call and threaten his safety. So, in the spirit of the principle of not wasting time. He began to use the fragmented time to complete the second part of his "Blues Stories" "Kung Fu Panda"! This is the second animated film copied by Guo Shouyun after "Finding Nemo" last year. It stands to reason that with his current income in gold, there is no need to continue to be a copyist. However, the habits that have been cultivated in the past ten years in the previous life are not easy to break. Moreover, he has donated all his assets to two charitable foundations and the Kwok family trust, and he also needs copyright income to maintain his almost luxurious life.

Sometimes, Guo Shouyun also finds that this kind of state of donating the ownership of wealth and retaining the right to control is quite good. Because without huge wealth in one's body, one can always maintain a hunger for capital and a strong desire for the future.

This mentality can suppress laziness and slackness to the greatest extent and maintain the rapid growth of the career.

In less than half an hour, the plane landed at London Heathrow. It took another half an hour for the car to stop at Rebecca Mark's home in London.

As a high-end villa area, it is natural that this place is a detached courtyard. After knocking on the door, Guo Shouyun was welcomed in.

"Mr. Guo, please take a seat!"

After briefly looking at the laptop on the low table in the living room and the neatly arranged documents next to it, Guo Shouyun, who knew it well, sat down on the sofa next to him.

"I don't have tea here, so I can only invite Mr. Guo to coffee!"

"The coffee is good, I'm not very particular about this!"

"Okay, wait a minute!"

After nodding, Rebecca Mark got up and brewed two cups of coffee. Of course, it's not fast melting, but freshly grinding. It can be seen that Rebecca Mark really likes this.

"Some products from the small coffee plantation, Mr. Guo tastes like it!"

After saying thank you, he took it, tasted it, and nodded with a smile.

"Ms. Mark's coffee making skills are amazing!"

"Thank you!"

After a few simple polite words, both of them realized that they were going to get to the point!

"Lady Mark, how did you think about my proposal that day?"

"Mr. Guo, can I ask you a few questions before I answer?"

"Of course!" Guo Shouyun affirmed.

"I know that Mr. Guo is a top student in the Department of Computer Science, Economics and History at Stanford University. It is easy to understand that you are interested in the high-tech industry and the financial industry. But the asset-heavy energy industry doesn't seem to be in your area of interest, so what was your original intention in buying Pacific and Southern California to form the Pan Pacific Group? Also, don't try to make money for me, if you really want to make money, with your talent for financial investment, it's far easier than hard work to run Pan Pacific Group. ”

Looking at the woman in front of him with eyes firmly on him, Guo Shouyun admitted that sometimes a shrewd woman is more difficult to deal with than a man. It's not just because of intelligence, sometimes a woman's brain circuits are so clear that you can't guess what she really thinks. It's like the famous saying: A woman's heart, a needle under the sea.

Returning to Rebecca Mark's question, after thinking for a moment and organizing the language, Guo Shouyun said, "Ms. Mark, before I answer again, can I ask you a question?"

Rebecca Mark frowned and nodded.

"What are your own ideals? Again, please don't be perfunctory to me. I don't think anyone can be a workaholic without an inner drive. ”

"Before college, my dream was to become a respected lawyer. Later, because of some things, I really wanted to be a respected businesswoman like Mary Kay Ash... Is Mr. Guo satisfied with this answer?"

Guo Shouyun nodded. Mary Kay Ash: He's no stranger. She is the founder and honorary chairman of Mary Kay Cosmetics, Inc., she started with $5,000 and has created a multinational group with annual sales of more than $2 billion and 500,000 beauty consultants, her company is listed by Fortune magazine as one of the most respected and largest conglomerates in the United States, and she herself is regarded as the most successful female entrepreneur in the world today.

Forbes magazine named her one of the most legendary and hugely successful figures in the global corporate world, and she was the only woman among them.

"It's an awe-inspiring ideal, but what really makes people, including me, admire Ms. Mark the most is your passion and hard work in your work!"

"Thank you! Being praised by Mr. Guo is the greatest compliment for me!"

Because Guo Shouyun said sincerely, Rebecca Mark, who had always had a cold and hard tone, also softened.

"Now I'm going to answer Ms. Mark's question!" Guo Shouyun continued, nodding, "Ms. Mark's dream is to become a businesswoman like Mary Kay Ash. And my dream is to be a businessman like John Pierpont Morgan!"

Rebecca Mark's pupils shrank, and she said in a solemn tone, "Morgan?"

"Yes! Since you want to do it, you have to work hard to become the greatest one!" Guo Shouyun said proudly and confidently.

"Modern times are not the beginning of the 20th century, and it may be difficult for Mr. Guo to realize his ideals!" said Rebecca Mark.

Even if it turns out that I can't reach the heights he is at, I believe that driven by this goal, I can achieve far more than ordinary people. ”

After looking at the man in front of him for a moment, and seeing from his expression that he was not telling the truth, Rebecca Mark nodded, "This is why Mr. Guo established Pan Pacific Energy?"

"That's one of the reasons. Actually, I've always been interested in the energy industry. The energy crisis in California made me see an opportunity to enter this industry and quickly become a giant in the energy public service industry, and it happened that I had more sufficient funds in my hands, so I did not hesitate to move forward!"

After nodding her head knowingly, Rebecca Mark continued, "How does Mr. Guo think about the future of Pan Pacific Energy Group, or will you expand your business in other areas of the Pacific in addition to utilities, power and energy trading?"

"Utilities, power and energy trading is a constant core business for Pacific. However, we will not be stuck in these three aspects, once there are better opportunities in the energy industry, we will continue to expand as much as possible!"

"The energy industry?"

"Yes, people's energy is limited, and the energy of a company is also limited. Focusing on the energy industry allows us to stay in an industry we are familiar with. I personally believe in the principle that great success is most likely to be achieved only in areas that you are familiar with!"

"Very admirable summary. Rebecca Mark nodded and glanced at Guo Shouyun, "Since Mr. Guo is so fond of the energy industry, then I think that in addition to the large mergers and acquisitions in the energy public service industry, Pacific should also consider acquiring one of the largest energy companies in the United States today...!"

"You're not going to tell me about Enron, are you?"

Looking at her expression and tone, Guo Shouyun couldn't help but interrupt.

Enron Energy Services, which owns two utilities, Houston Gas and Florida Gas, has 4.3 million electric customers, 1.89 million natural gas customers, and 37,000 enterprise customers, including those in the United States and Europe. They are all great additions to Pan Pacific Energy!"

Enron International has 89 power plants in 47 countries around the world, including the United States, Europe, South America, Asia and Africa, with a total installed capacity of 8,237 megawatts and a value of more than $8 billion. ”