[Thank you, just passed customs, ready to board. 】

[First of all, congratulations to Star Technology for avoiding this anti-monopoly investigation and patent lawsuit, and I hope that our outstanding companies can continue to abide by laws and regulations, and do not try to take the domestic set abroad.] If there is, it will be reluctant, and there is no responsibility to change it! 】

[Also, in response to some comments, I don't know what some people are doing in Gaochao.] The Ministry of Commerce launched an anti-monopoly investigation, and the International Trade Commission vetoed it, which happens to be a manifestation of judicial fairness and procedural justice. Although you have harmed the interests of our country, as long as you abide by the rules, we will still protect your legitimate rights and interests, which is also a kind of ...... of the American spirit.

“…… This group of dog fans, why do all the articles come out of Aite me, I'm not studying international relations and brain science......"

Lu Zhou, who was sitting in the dining room, shook his head, and just as he wondered why Mr. Lawrence hadn't arrived yet, his eyes fell on the man walking towards him outside the window.

The man had apparently noticed him as well, greeted him with a smile, and pushed the door open and walked in.

"Long time no see."

Putting his handbag aside, Lawrence, who was sitting across from Lu Zhou, smiled slightly, and rested his hands on the table, "Time flies so fast, so much time has passed since I left Princeton." ”

"yes."

Although there are certain differences between Chinese and Western aesthetics, after glancing at the man sitting opposite him, Lu Zhou still had to admit that this guy was barely three-quarters as handsome as himself.

David Lawrence.

The name in my memory finally matched the number.

It was after seeing this face that Lu Zhou finally remembered that when he first arrived at Princeton, it was this history doctor who recommended him to join the Ivy League Diet Club.

Looking back now, I really miss it.

Dr. Lawrence had always been obsessed with the finance major at the University of Pennsylvania, but he was pressured by his father to enter Princeton to study history.

But now, it seems that he is mixing well, and most likely back to his favorite business. After all, the smell of the expensive tie and cologne is far from the sense of heaviness accumulated by years of studying history, but it is half close to the drunken gold fans of Broadway.

After staring at Lawrence for a while, Lu Zhou spoke.

"You've changed."

As if expecting Lu Zhou to say this, Lawrence smiled slightly.

"Everybody becomes, don't you too? From a pure mathematician, he has become a world-renowned scholar in all fields...... Almost all of them. And I didn't intend to make organizing library books my life's work in the first place—"

"I mean you're getting old."

Lawrence, who almost didn't choke on a mouthful of water, put down the cup and coughed dryly in some embarrassment.

After wiping his mouth with a tissue, he said with an embarrassed smile.

"Seven years ago, I was almost 30 years old, and it's normal to look old...... Speaking of which, you haven't changed at all, whether it's your appearance, or you can always choke people to this point inadvertently. ”

Lu Zhou smiled embarrassedly, and after giving a thumbs up to the unfinished article, he said that he had read it, and then stuffed the phone back into his pocket.

"Thanks for the compliment...... But I was surprised to say that you didn't end up studying history. ”

"Historical research is just my hobby, and finance is what I'm really passionate about," Lawrence smiled, "and of course, for me, reading that knowledge in the Flintstone Library wasn't something that didn't help me in my career." ”

Lu Zhou: "For example? ”

Lawrence: "Isn't there a sentence that has been said? History is a cycle, the rise and fall of civilization is a cycle, and any question about the future can be answered from the past. ”

Lu Zhou smiled and said, "That's not necessarily, at least not mathematically." In order to solve new problems, we always have to open up new ideas, innovate from outdated theories, or even completely jump out of the original framework to find answers in a field that we have never explored...... If only my past experience could provide me with a little help. ”

For example, the Riemann conjecture.

He had read almost every paper on the Riemann hypothesis from a century and a half ago to the present, and yet all methods were just lingering at the foot of the mountain.

It was not until he innovatively introduced the theory of differential manifolds into the complex analysis problem that he barely made a small step forward in this field towards the top of the mountain.

i.e., hyperelliptic curve analysis.

However, this so-called small step seems to be only a small step. There was still a long way to go before the finish line, at least for now, and there was no hope in sight.

"Really? No wonder math fascinates you so much. ”

"Sort of," looking at Lawrence who was smiling slightly, Lu Zhou continued, "Speaking of which, you came to China to visit me?" ”

"If I say it's just a drop-by, it's too fake." Lawrence smiled, then the look on his face changed slightly, and he continued, "Do you want to consider joining forces?" ”

I don't know if it's my own delusion, Lu Zhou always feels that when this guy says this, the look in his eyes is not quite right, it is the kind that can give people goosebumps.

“…… Cooperate? Is there anything we can do to work together? ”

"Whether it's scientific research or business, you can't do without money," Lawrence smiled slightly, "To give you the simplest example, you're planning to buy Evgo, I'm right." ”

it?

Did you guess it?

Lu Zhou glanced at him in surprise, but he didn't say anything, because he couldn't hold whether this guy was testing him by trapping him, or if he really guessed so accurately.

However, as if seeing through Lu Zhou's concerns, Lawrence smiled and broke through.

"Don't be nervous, I didn't mean to test you, if you don't want to admit it, I understand...... So, you can take what I'm going to say as assumptions based on your intention to buy Evgo and use it as a springboard into the U.S. market. ”

Clearing his throat, Lawrence paused for a moment before continuing in an unhurried tone.

"The number of new energy vehicles in North America is not high, but it is not unprofitable, especially after the completion of the fusion power station in California, the demand for new energy vehicles on the entire West Coast will usher in a blowout. It is not difficult to occupy the market in this area, it is enough to spend money, and our analysts have already calculated this account for you, and it will cost at least $5 billion to make your charging pile coverage on the West Coast reach more than 80%. ”

"This is not a small amount, and I believe that even banks may not be willing to lend such a large amount of money to a company with high political risk. But we're different, if we have to say it...... We are the bankers, and we can not only provide you with the money you need, but also use the resources at our disposal to help you clear the troubles you may encounter. ”

Looking at Lu Zhou, who was sitting opposite, a smile appeared on Lawrence's face.

"It's not even just charging stations."

"The wealth accumulated by the Boston consortium over two centuries can easily help you become the world's number one high-tech company, and no one will be able to stop you from now on, no matter what you want to do......"

After saying the last sentence, Lawrence stopped talking and quietly looked at Lu Zhou, who was sitting opposite, waiting for his reply.

Minutes and seconds passed.

It took about five or six minutes.

Lu Zhou suddenly smiled and spoke.

"Sounds interesting."

With a smile on his face again, as if he had reached for a medal winner, Lawrence leaned forward slightly and extended his right hand.

"That's—"

Lu Zhou: "But I refuse." ”

Lawrence: "......??? ”