Chapter 21: A Future Worth Investing In
Lin Yi wanted to build a car, and he only discussed it with Li Moyan, Liu Jianni and Wang Kai, and the three of them would definitely not leak it out.
However, Wanli Travel has carried out research and demonstration on the new energy vehicle industry for this purpose, and it is impossible to completely hide this rumor.
Serious and in-depth research, not only in the office to look at the paper and flip through the information, the field trip must be carried out on the spot, the upstream and downstream of the industry can not be let go.
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Li Bing is by no means the only one who has received the news.
Well-informed investors have asked whether the company intends to get involved in car manufacturing, and the unified reply given by Wanli Travel is inconclusive.
Lin Yi didn't need to deny it.
"It's just a superficial idea, I know that Mr. Li has a deep insight into the automotive industry, and he is also the earliest predecessor to build cars in China, so I just want to listen to your suggestions."
This is not a compliment, Li Bing is indeed the earliest in the so-called new car-making forces, and it can be regarded as reliable from the perspective of later progress, at least he really handed over the real car.
It's better than some "coming home next week".
"Lin Yi, you may know that I have my own new energy vehicle brand, which was established two years ago and is called Future."
"I am very pleased that you are optimistic about the new energy vehicle industry, and there are multiple advantages to prove that electrification will be the development trend of the automotive industry."
"I think you should not build a car on a whim, but to seek to establish some kind of advantage that is insurmountable for thousands of miles."
"As far as I know, neither you nor your team members have experience in the automotive industry, which would be a weakness for you, which is why you are so careful to do a large-scale research."
"And I think that's the most solid foundation for our cooperation."
"You can become a strategic investor in the future, avoid the difficulties of building your own car, tell me your needs, and I will help you realize your ideas."
It was unexpected that Li Bing would come to the door, but it was also reasonable.
He's not bad for money.
But as a giant in the field of mobility, such a cooperation has many benefits for a new brand with no roots, and even Lin Yi can think of selling cars, and Li Bing will only have more ways to make the most of this relationship.
Lin Yi was noncommittal to this proposal: "I know the future, but how can I believe that cooperating with you will be a better choice?" ”
Li Bing said eloquently: "Since you are interested, then I will introduce you more about the future situation, which should not be released until the end of this year." ”
"Now that we have a full R&D and engineering team in place, our first electric supercar will be unveiled soon."
"This car will be the fastest electric car in the world, with a focus on extreme performance and drive technology, using the latest research in the future."
"I know that there are many people who are swaggering with the concept of electric vehicles, but I am different from those people, if you think my statement is watery, you are welcome to visit our company and test drive our real car."
"We plan to produce the first batch of six, and the owners are not only myself, but also Xiao Ma Ge of Goose Factory, Lei Jun of Rice, Dong Ge of Dog Factory, Zhang Lei of Kaolin Capital, and Li Xiang of Autohome."
"Most of these people are our investors."
"Lin Yi, if you also become a significant shareholder in the future, then you will be the seventh owner of this electric supercar."
Li Bing's name was not just showing off his circle of friends, why was he so clear about the matter of the goose factory just now?
Because the goose factory is also his boss.
The longer Lin Yizhen mixes, the more he can understand why they are called the two mountain ranges.
The mountains are there, and there's no way to turn a blind eye.
Li Bing focused on the electric supercar he was about to release, probably thinking that Lin Yi was a young man and would like this kind of "crazy and cool" thing, which is suitable for publicizing and bombing the road.
In fact, Lin Yi is not very interested in such expensive toys, not to mention that he can't drive.
However, there are still a lot of people who eat this set, and the endorsement of these elders has contributed to the rapid opening of the popularity of this new brand in the early days.
Lin Yi knew Li Bing and his future, and his biggest achievement was to successfully enter the luxury car market for the first time with a domestic brand.
It's not one or two, it's a continuous shipment.
Even if electric vehicles are tricky, at least let consumers feel that domestic cars can be worth the price.
In terms of sales alone, it has not opened up a gap with other new players, but the future brand building and marketing methods are unique.
Lin Yi was not moved by this.
"Mr. Li, I think you are doing practical things, I don't doubt your integrity and achievements, but it's better to fake than to do it yourself, in fact, I want to try it myself."
Li Bing was not surprised, Lin Yi was at his age, and he already had an industry like Wanli Travel, so it would be strange if he didn't have a little arrogance in his heart.
"Lin Yi, what I just introduced is just one aspect, in fact, I have some other information to give you."
"In the future, it took a total of two years from the establishment to the production of this electric supercar, and we have done three rounds of financing, with a total amount of more than 600 million US dollars."
"I know that Wanli Travel now has a lot of money in its account, and $600 million is nothing at all."
"But building a car is a chore, it just requires investment, time, patience, and intensive cultivation."
"If the threshold for electric vehicles is so low, then I won't go up to Toyota's daunting traditional giants to engage in any new energy."
"It's different from online car-hailing, which is not a new world in three years."
"If you start from scratch and everything goes well, your car will only be on the road in three years."
"I'm not saying this as a threat, nor do I look down on your abilities, it's just a simple reminder that this may not be the best choice for you."
"Even if you have enough patience and sincerity, it is worth considering whether your investors will allow it, and how it will help Wanli Travel."
What Li Bing said is not unreasonable.
Since he mentioned the investor, Lin Yi also gave him a reminder.
"In the board of directors of Wanli Travel, there is Cai Chongxin from Factory A."
Now Li Bing understood in seconds, it turned out that Lin Yi was concerned about the relationship between Factory A and the goose factory, and this matter was not something he could solve.
When it came to the topic, it was considered a dead knot here, and Li Bing left quickly, just leaving a message saying that if Lin Yi changed his mind, he could go to him at any time.
After sending Li Bing away, Lin Yi told his partners about it.
The senior sister could see at a glance: "You should have other reasons for refusing him besides Factory A, right?" ”
Of course, Wanli Travel has to deal with the relationship with the major shareholders, but the most dangerous time has passed, and there is no need to tie up for Majack.
Lin Yi can know everything at this time: "The future product planning is going to Tesla, from high to low, and the grid is full." ”
"His car may be a good car, but he only intended to serve some people from the beginning."
"When I say build online car-hailing, it's not to appear that we are low, but in fact, a sturdy, durable, cheap and easy-to-drive car is the bigger market, whether it is an ordinary family car or used to make online car-hailing."
"We don't lack a car that can sell tens of millions, what we lack is the kind of car that can sell tens of millions of cars around the world."