Chapter 215: Expensive Customization
In fact, there are troubles when there is more money, just like Meng Qian now, the bunch of businesses he has invested in continue to usher in a boom, which also means a sharp increase in income, the pharmaceutical industry alone has more than 10 billion income, what about the rest? VR companies are even more aggressive this year, and 40 million devices have been sold!
VR equipment alone has brought more than 10 billion dollars in revenue to the company; There is also the AI butler of the subsidiary, and the installed capacity in the world has exceeded 600 million! has created a wealth of 30 billion US dollars, deducting R&D, expenditure and taxes, what is pressing on Meng Qian is a huge tax!
There are also unexpected cloud services, 40 million devices have brought more than 30 million cloud service members, and according to the average monthly consumption of 3 US dollars, it has also brought 5.7 billion US dollars in revenue in half a year! It's just that the profit of this business is not high, because the cost and operation are expensive.
Another unexpected is the VR game, which is undoubtedly linked to the number of VR devices sold, with 40 million copies of the game for $60 per game bringing in nearly $2.4 billion in revenue - a feat that is enough to be proud of the industry!
Its superb experience and new VR content have also won a hot reputation from users and review agencies! IGN, a professional game rating site, gave Titans a high score of 9.8! It can be said that the box office and word-of-mouth have reached an unprecedented scale, and game companies have also developed VR games.
The career is in full swing, which will bring Meng Qian terrifying income.
Wang Manwen, who is extremely flexible, calculated a general ledger for him, including all enterprises, and it is estimated that in the next fiscal year, Meng Qian's disposable funds will exceed 8 billion US dollars.
"But if you want to pay dividends, you will be deducted 35% of the tax. The wisest way to do this money is not to go back to the individual, but to invest it in the form of a company. ”
"From the perspective of the company's operation. If you don't plan to pay a large dividend, then refer to the future earnings trend. You can mobilize more than 10 billion. ”
"The trouble of having a lot of money." Meng Qian had no choice.
Instead of paying this huge amount of astronomical taxes and fees to foreign governments and cheapening those grandchildren, it is better to use them directly for investment and avoid this part of the expenditure!
"And how do you want to spend it?" Wang Manwen's eyes lit up.
"Got it." Meng Qian knew her purpose, "Your wishes will be fulfilled, and the wishes of all of us will definitely come true, how about the answer?" ”
"I like it." Wang Manwen kissed him on the left side of his face.
"It's fascinating." Gong Hui kissed him on the right side of his face.
"What about yours?" Wang Manwen's curiosity shifted to him.
"It's finally not ignored." Meng Qian said.
"Prioritize yours." Gong Hui doted on him very much.
"Hmm." Wang Manwen agreed.
Meng Qian thought: "It's not much, I bought all the Audis." I also have airplanes, yachts, and two women who are very important to me. If you want to talk about it...... How about a superyacht? I remember that superyachts are the magic weapon of the super-rich, and we will also order one? ”
"Good idea." Their gaze returned to reality.
The acquisition of luxury brands is not a matter of one or two days, not to mention that Meng Qian's current funds are not too abundant, Tiffany, Chanel and other brands, if you want to acquire, it is estimated that you have to pay tens of billions of dollars, which is not realistic at this stage - but it can be used as a goal for the future!
Back in reality, all three of them are interested in superyachts.
Meng Qian asked Xiao V to check the information and then show it. Everyone took advantage of the recent leisurely days to carefully screen and discuss their favorite elements, characteristics, etc.
Superyachts are the quintessential customer to customize everything – as long as there is money.
Meng Qian likes to be big and superyachting. Big man is domineering. It is more than 70 meters long and has a displacement of more than 3,000 tons, and then refers to the superyacht he has experienced. He prefers the one that is more than 100 meters away and has a helipad. With a dinghy in your belly, you can easily travel around the world.
Wang Manwen likes fashion. The combination of simplicity and science fiction brings holographic three-dimensional display, intelligence and other technologies to the ship, and realizes automation, voice control, and artificial intelligence participation in management in an all-round way. She wants to create a world of the future, and it also reflects his "tech tycoon" style.
As for Gong Hui, she pays more attention to comfort and enjoyment, with enough rooms, preferably a separate deck for the owner, an open-plan bedroom and living room, and an exclusive swimming pool outside, with a great sunbathing angle, for good friends and close lovers.
They exchanged ideas, and Meng Qian pondered: "If you want to meet this pair of requirements, you have to design a new ship." ”
Gong Hui is interested in customization: "The designer specially designs it to ensure that it is unique in the world!" ”
"I love it! In the future, our family can take it to travel around Europe and the United States. Even Wang Manwen is willing to give up the career she likes to be in charge of for this enjoyment.
So Meng Qian finalized the plan: "According to this condition, V? ”
Xiao V used the server of Haishi VR Branch to conduct some screening, and finally recommended: "There are two brands that meet your requirements, Feadship in the Netherlands and Lurssen in Germany." ”
"It's a strange name." Meng Qian looked at the logos of these two brands, he had been playing yachts for a while, but he had rarely heard of them.
"Because this is the best in superyachts, it belongs to the playthings of the top rich, and the high cost makes it seem niche." Little V explained humanely.
"I see." Meng Qian knew that his qualification in this aspect was not high enough.
Wang Manwen asked: "What is the difference between the two companies?" ”
"If you like luxury and art, the Philip Star is the first choice, but it rarely makes yachts more than 100 meters, usually 60 or 70 meters; Germany's Lürssen specializes in building record-breaking yachts, more than 100 meters, both in terms of design ability and experience, are rich enough. ”
"Obviously going to do business with the Germans." Meng Qian saw that he chose Leshun.
"Show off their past products." Wang Manwen said.
"Okay." The small V is projected out.
They admired the shipyard's previous products, which were really domineering enough, and on the way, Meng Qian also had more thoughts: "I think in terms of technology, it can be expanded." ”
"For example?" Wang Manwen asked.
"In addition to the elements you mentioned, you can also work on security and communications, such as missile early warning and defense systems, electronic technology to prevent eavesdropping and filming, and multiple sets of satellite communication technologies. In terms of hull balance, a completely new design is used to make it smoother on the sea. ”
Wang Manwen nodded: "This will be great, but can you use this technique?" ”
"If you have money, you can buy it." Meng Qian's reason is very simple and direct, he already has a plan in his heart, he can use his high-tech to create more ideal luxury toys.
"How much does it cost?" Gong Hui asked.
"According to the cost of building superyachts in the past, it will cost 300 million." Meng Qian said, "Combined with the content we want, it is estimated that it will cost 500 million." ”
Want to build a 100-meter-long, futuristic superyacht that combines technology and luxury...... If the shipyard can be built, Meng Qian is willing to pay.
Excited as action, they began to contact shipyards.
For customized customers, the shipyard will have a special manager responsible for and send a complete demand list.
They need to exchange ideas first, down to the details, such as how many cabins they want to have, considering that the number of relatives and friends is not much, about 20 is not greedy, and the rest can be used to expand the space for entertainment, such as bars, nightclubs, private cinemas, and even ice rinks.
A must-have is a private deck; helipads; Clone boats, which can be used to land and play in shallow waters; small submarines, which can be used to dive and see the underwater world; In addition, there is a garden with lush greenery, and a private space for the spa.
Little V wrote down the requirements, and there was a long pile.
I wrote back to the person in charge of Lürssen, and after two days of research, they called.
Meng Qian asked about the estimated cost and construction period, in terms of cost, it is estimated to be 300 million US dollars, and Meng Qian's budget is 500 million, which is not difficult for him; In terms of construction period, the construction and engineering design will take at least three years, after all, it is a sea palace and needs to be carefully crafted.
According to Meng Qian's many requirements, this must be a costly customized service, but Lürssen was born for this, in the face of a world-famous rich man, they also showed a very high enthusiasm and patience, explaining in detail every aspect, cost, time-consuming, etc.
After the two sides communicated, Meng Qian agreed to go to Germany for an interview next month.
After hanging up the phone, Meng Qian said to them: "I can do it, and I look forward to the surprises it will bring in three years." (To be continued.) )