My Age of Investment

"Don't get excited, buddy, aren't I here? If we have anything to say, we can sit down and talk."

Xia Jingxing sat at the head of the conference table without changing his expression, and gestured to the seat behind the shareholder representative to signal him to calm down.

Such a calm look made the shareholder representative who stood up to make an attack feel a little uncomfortable, feeling like he had hit cotton with a heavy punch.

After sitting down, Xia Jingxing first glanced at the table cards placed in front of the middle-aged white man who had made the remarks, and found that he was actually a representative sent by SDL, an early shareholder, to attend the meeting. He felt confused in his heart.

Because the relationship between this organization and him has always been good, he and he participated in Tesla's Series A financing, and can be regarded as the company's veteran shareholder.

At the same time, because SDL itself is not well-known, has a small fund size, and has a very low shareholding ratio in Tesla, they have always behaved in a Buddhist-like manner in important and formal occasions such as meetings and voting. Loudly slapped the table to the major shareholder.

But he was acting weird today! Revealed an unusual signal!

Xia Jingxing suppressed the doubts and vigilance in his heart, looked around a few times, and took in the expressions and movements of the shareholder representatives present.

Everyone was silent and idly watching. No one came out to resolve the awkward atmosphere, and no one ran to scold SDL’s shareholder representatives. It was as if the air in the room had solidified at this moment.

Today's shareholders' meeting was held in this abnormal atmosphere.

The SDL shareholder representative, who was pushed out by others as a gunman, sat back in his seat and continued to question Xia Jingxing aggressively: "Darren, regarding Fuxing Automobile, you must do something that satisfies all of us in front of all shareholders. explanation of.

Your institutions such as Vision Capital and Daxia Capital are now the controlling shareholders of Tesla. You don’t deny this, right?

At the same time, you also control a new energy vehicle manufacturer called Fuxing Motors in China through Fuxing Industrial Holdings Group. Is this also a fact? "

"That's right, just say what you want to say, don't beat around the bush."

Xia Jingxing acted very calmly and looked at SDL's shareholder representative with a warm smile, but it made the latter feel a little nervous.

Because as a witness to relevant events, he knew very well how Xia Jingxing had eliminated dissidents over the years. The long list of "deaths" such as Eberhard and Tarpenning were the best proof.

To be honest, he was also afraid that Xia Jingxing would retaliate against SDL later, but he had no choice. Their company had already received benefits from others, and something had to be done!

And once the matter is completed, SDL will soon no longer have to worry about being on Tesla's shareholder list.

Since you don’t plan to stay in Tesla anymore, why are you so scared?

Thinking of this, the man immediately became more courageous and continued to pretend, "Then as a small shareholder, I have reason to protest."

"What are you protesting against? Protesting against me for building Tesla from a small manual workshop with a valuation of US$15 million to a company with a market value of nearly US$10 billion, a modern production workshop, and the world's number one new car manufacturer with an annual delivery volume of tens of thousands of vehicles. Energy car companies?”

Xia Jingxing's attack was sudden and unethical, but it was very effective and successfully disrupted the rhythm of the SDL representative's questions.

In a panic, he continued to speak harshly: "Darren, I am not denying your past contributions to Tesla, but this is completely different from what we are discussing now.

Let me put it bluntly, there is a conflict of interest between Tesla and Fuxing Motors, and you have to choose one or the other. "

Xia Jingxing took out his ears and deliberately pretended that he didn't hear clearly, "Say it again."

"I say, Tesla and Fuxing Motors, you have to give up one of them."

Xia Jingxing chuckled, "Are you kidding me? Why should I give up one?

On your side, since you feel that your interests have been violated, you can choose to liquidate the stocks. No matter how much you cash out, I will take it. "

After being bullied by Xia Jingxing, the SDL representative became very angry and said with a livid face: "Don't change the subject, we are discussing your problem now!"

"Didn't I already give you a solution? If you can bear it, just bear it. If you can't bear it, get out!"

Xia Jingxing's arrogant attitude completely angered the SDL representative. The latter slammed the table, stood up, pointed at Xia Jingxing's nose, and scolded sternly: "Darren, if you continue to have this attitude, I think we can't talk. , see you in court!”

Xia Jingxing smiled faintly: "Who are you trying to scare? Do you think I am the kind of person who is afraid of lawsuits?

Let me tell you quietly, my winning rate is not low. I have just won two more lawsuits recently. "

The representative of SDL had no choice but to turn to the people around him for help.

Soon, someone who was aggrieved stood up.

"Dylan, I don't think litigation is a good way to solve this problem."

Xia Jingxing's eyes quickly moved to Antonio who spoke. He had a vague feeling that this person might be the real mastermind behind the scenes. SDL alone would not be so bold as to force him to marry him.

However, he did not get angry. Instead, he chatted with Antonio and asked, "Can you give me some advice?"

Antonio said with a smile on his face: "For example, if you sell part of your Tesla shares to others and give up your position as the controlling shareholder, everyone will feel at ease, and you can continue to share Tesla's growth dividends."

"Oh, that sounds like a good idea! But what if I say no?"

"Don't rush to make the final choice, you can listen to everyone's opinions first."

As soon as Antonio finished speaking, other shareholders echoed his words.

"Yes, Darren, your career focus has shifted to China now, and you may not have so much energy to manage Tesla's affairs anymore. Wouldn't it be best for everyone if you let go appropriately?"

"Musk and Fisker often attack Tesla as a Chinese company in media interviews. Many American consumers who don't know the truth actually believe it. This has seriously affected our car sales in the US market."

"The attitudes of the Department of Energy and the California government towards Tesla have also changed to a certain extent. They seem to be worried that we will relocate the company to China, causing the interest-free loans and subsidies they provided to be in vain."

"..."

With the first person taking the lead, the others all expressed their opinions.

Xia Jingxing listened briefly and found that everyone's speeches could be summarized into one point: Tesla can no longer continue to develop in the United States as a Chinese-controlled company, because it will greatly affect Tesla's future development. future.

In the past, these people never cared about whether the "life-saving money" he invested in Tesla came from China. As long as it could save the company's precarious cash flow, they would say anything.

Now that the company is listed, the delivery volume of cars has gradually increased, and competition for power has begun immediately.

It is very realistic and in line with the nature of the Angsa people: they believe in realism and have no moral values.

To deal with such barbarians, it is impossible to talk about benevolence, justice and morality, because they only recognize fists!

After all the shareholder representatives had finished speaking, Xia Jingxing said slowly: "Have we finished talking? Then it's my turn to say, again, those who don't want to stay on the list of Tesla shareholders to fight with the company. , you are welcome to leave.

Even if everyone leaves, I alone can continue to lead Tesla to a higher industry status. In the worst case, I will privatize Tesla. "

Hearing Xia Jingxing's "stubborn" and "treacherous" statement, the shareholders were completely uneasy and started to make as much noise as in the wet market.

"Darren, you have to think clearly. Once Tesla is labeled as Chinese, its development will inevitably not go smoothly. Even if you privatize Tesla, what's the point? You will only lose more money."

"I know you are rich, Darren, but I am not optimistic about supporting the development of Tesla on your own! You can bear a loss of one billion or two billion US dollars, but you can bear a loss of five billion or one billion US dollars." Tens of billions of dollars, or even more losses?”

"Darren, there's no need for everyone to make such an ugly scene. Can't we just talk about it?"

"..."

No matter how much the shareholders tried to persuade him, Xia Jingxing just refused to let go. He had a fixed attitude: If you want me to abdicate in favor of others, then please get out of here first.

Seeing that the shareholders were completely competing with Xia Jingxing, Antonio stood up again, took out an invitation, slapped it on the table, and said loudly: "Look, everyone, this is an invitation to Fuxing Motor's new car launch conference. If everything Not surprisingly, the first new energy vehicle developed by Fuxing Motor will be unveiled in Beijing next month.

Darren, you have been blocking Tesla from entering the Chinese market just to give Fuxing Motors time to grab the market, right? "

Hearing Antonio's words, the shareholders present were a little surprised, and then they all felt angry that they had been deceived.

When a shareholder proposed entering the Chinese market, Xia Jingxing strongly opposed it, saying that China's new energy vehicle market was immature and that the company should focus on the more mature U.S. new energy vehicle market.

Shareholders thought this was a good intention!

Looking at it now, Xia Jingxing's original opposition seemed more like premeditation and harboring evil intentions!

Seeing the murderous looks from the surrounding shareholders, Xia Jingxing did not feel too panicked and remained calm.

After all, in his opinion, some things must be faced sooner or later, such as how to resolve the conflict of interest between Tesla and Fuxing Motors?

He was prepared for this!

"Fuxing Auto's target market is China, and there is no conflict with the European and American markets that Tesla is aggressively attacking."

Before Xia Jingxing could finish his words, Antonio sneered and retorted: "China is also a potential target market for Tesla."

"Has Tesla entered the Chinese market now?"

Xia Jingxing's tone gradually became colder. He had always had a bad impression of Antonio.

Because the other party was dishonest in the past and liked to make small moves, Xia Jingxing was kind enough to let him go because he was relatively cooperative in kicking out the two founders.

Looking at it now, kindness is not allowed. This Italian-American is so bold that he has joined forces with others to force him, the major shareholder, to oust him!

This child must not be kept!

Xia Jingxing, who had already sentenced Antonio to death in his heart, looked around the other shareholders and said loudly: "You can check it out yourself, or make contact and see what major car manufacturers such as Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Honda, and Toyota are doing to enter the market. What price has the Chinese market paid?

Establishing a joint venture and giving up half of the equity are only basic conditions.

On top of this, there are also many requirements regarding investment scale, technology transfer, etc.

Who wouldn’t be greedy for China’s huge automobile market? Who doesn't want to enter?

But China is not your home, and not everyone can enter if they want to.

Do you think I was idle from last year to this year?

I'm running connections for Tesla, do you understand?

Even if I say it, you don’t understand it. If I change the word, lobbying, you should understand it. "

Xia Jingxing's words stunned the shareholders present. There are indeed many Americans who do not understand or have misunderstandings about China.

How to enter the Chinese market is a profound knowledge that most Americans still have no idea about.

Now Xia Jingxing said that he was lobbying for Tesla's entry into China, which instantly piqued everyone's interest.

Compared with the bright prospect of "Tesla entering China, the stock price will at least double", the little benefit Antonio promised is nothing!

The moral bottom line of financial practitioners has always been very flexible. Whoever can lead the big guys to get rich will be supported by the big guys to sit in that chair!

Looking at the shareholders who seemed to be showing signs of betrayal and were asking Xia Jingxing for advice on entering China, Antonio became furious and decided to throw out another heavy weight to remind these losers to stand firm.

"Darren, how do you explain Fuxing Motors' intention to acquire Atieva?"

Hearing Antonio's words, the outsiders were shaken again. They all looked at Xia Jingxing with confusion, wanting to see how he would answer.

Atieva is not an ordinary company, and it is not an exaggeration to describe it as Tesla's mortal enemy.

Why do you say that?

That's because many people in this company, from founder Xie Jiapeng, to senior executives Peter Rawlinson, to ordinary engineers, have a common identity - former Tesla employees.

In other words, this is a company started by a bunch of ex-Tesla employees.

In the eyes of most Tesla shareholders and employees, Atieva, a company founded by heretics, is definitely more hateful than heretics like Nikolai and Fisker.

Now that Xia Jingxing wants Fuxing Auto to acquire Atieva, what signal is it sending?

This made some shareholders shaken again, wondering what Xia Jingxing wanted to do.

Antonio looked at Xia Jingxing with a smile, struck while the iron was hot and said: "Darren, I have to say that your methods are very clever and very subtle. You want Fuxing Motor to acquire some of Tesla's mature technology and engineering team through the acquisition of Atieva.

But you're not smart enough, and I've discovered your tricky tricks. "

Xia Jingxing smiled disdainfully: "Do you know who else is on Atieva's bidding list? If you knew, you wouldn't say such stupid things."

The other shareholders looked puzzled, but it was hard to ask questions, otherwise they would look stupid.

Fortunately, Xia Jingxing quickly revealed the answer and saved everyone the embarrassment: "The other company that wants to acquire Atieva is called Jinke Development, which is an industry of the Li family in Hong Kong Island.

I don’t need to introduce my relationship with the Li family of Hong Kong Island any further, right?

Even if I can't get Atieva, I can't let the Li family get this company and cause trouble for me. "

"Is that why you want to acquire Atieva?"

Antonio sneered, "Don't treat other people as fools. What is the real purpose? You know best!"

"Believe it or not! Atieva does not manufacture cars. They only develop three-electric systems and will not pose a direct threat to Tesla."

"That means there is an indirect threat?"

"Since you are afraid of this and that, then you might as well stop doing venture capital outside and go to the Texas Buyer Farm to live a retirement life in advance!"

…

After arguing with Antonio for a few words, Xia Jingxing didn't bother to look at the ugly expression on his face and focused his main energy on convincing other shareholders.

Soon he came up with his trump card and gave other shareholders a reassurance.

“Tesla’s current development trend is not as worry-free as everyone imagined. Before the annual sales volume reaches hundreds of thousands of vehicles, it is still too early to talk about profits and cash out.

You can choose to get off the bus now, and you will make several or dozens of times the profit anyway;

Of course, you can also choose to continue to believe me.

If you are willing to believe me, I can give you a guarantee that Tesla will be able to establish a joint venture in China by the end of this year at the latest. "

"Who do you want to start a joint venture with?"

Draper, who had been silent and had an unclear attitude, asked the people present what they thought. There was a lot of wisdom in choosing which Chinese car company to form a joint venture with.

"Revival Cars!"

As soon as Xia Jingxing finished speaking, there was an uproar in the conference room.

Establishing a joint venture with Fuxing Motor was an answer they never expected.

Xia Jingxing explained unhurriedly: "Fuxing Automobile Group has three automobile brands: Wuling, Baojun, and Fuxing. It has complete car manufacturing qualifications. At the same time, it also relies on the parent company Fuxing Industrial, and has huge industrial chain resources and business synergy. platform.

It must be a win-win situation for Tesla to choose Fuxing Auto as its partner to enter the Chinese market.

Of course, you can also try to talk to other Chinese car companies. As long as they agree to introduce a million-yuan new energy vehicle into the Chinese market, I have absolutely no objections. "

Xia Jingxing was very confident and was not afraid that the scene would go wrong in his hands.

Because among the many heads of car companies in China, he is really the only one who has full confidence in Tesla.

When others heard this, they only sold more than 10,000 cars a year, so there was no interest in introducing them through joint ventures.

And this is the sales volume in the rich American market. If it is sold in the Chinese market, it may only sell a thousand units a year.

Draper nodded, "Okay, I understand, and I support Darren's decision."

With Draper, a respected senior in the industry, taking the lead, other shareholders have also expressed support.

Seeing that they can enter the Chinese market with unlimited potential, who can resist this temptation?

Soon, only two institutions, SDL and Value Equity Capital, were left that had not expressed their stance.

Xia Jingxing looked at the two protagonists who initiated the forced abortion incident as if they were watching a joke, and asked with a smile: "Do you two have different opinions? If you have any objections, you are welcome to raise them.

If you two don't agree with my approach and want to sell their shares, I also have two friends who plan to buy Tesla shares, and I can introduce you to them for free. "

Antonio looked at the other shareholders and found that they were either closing their eyes to relax or looking down at the documents. No one spoke for him at all. Feeling betrayed, he could only say harshly: "Darren, don't be happy yet. If you start too soon, sooner or later you will also stumble. "

After saying that, he looked at the other shareholders and said bitterly: "Just watch, he can use this method to force me away today, and he can use the same method to force you away tomorrow.

Tesla's future will be destroyed in the hands of short-sighted people like you. "

"Okay, don't make any farewell speeches! Get out now, or I'll call security if you don't."

After saying that, Xia Jingxing waved his hand and drove away Antonio and SDL's shareholder representatives like two flies.

After the two people left in despair, Xia Jingxing put on a smile and said to the remaining people: "The environment is clean now, and we can talk about some interesting topics.

I don’t know if you have noticed recently, but it seems that a group of distinguished guests came to visit, and they also brought valuable gifts!

Do you want to accept this generous gift? "