Lear had already been surrounded by a group of people. They suddenly realized that Lear was much easier to get along with than Achilles. Why hadn't they realized this before?
Wang Zheng's side was also very happy.
"Wang Zheng, this is a rare opportunity!" Zhang Shan rubbed his hands together excitedly. It would be a waste not to grab a pie that had fallen from the sky.
"Wang Zheng, we support you. Defeat Lear. You're awesome!" Yuan Ye also came over. Clearly, rather than follow Lear, he would rather follow Wang Zheng, even though Wang Zheng's chances of winning were slim.
This was yet another disguised competition between Zeus College and Ares College.
Who exactly was the strongest military academy at the moment?
Fatty walked up to Lie Xin with a face full of embarrassment. "I'm sorry, it's all my fault."
Lie Xin waved her hand. "Forget it."
But Fatty shook his head. "I can't just let it go like this. I'd better leave, or else I'll bring you trouble in the future … and I like to follow the strong."
As he spoke, he ran over to Lear's side to curry favor.
Lie Xin was stunned. Her charming expression finally froze. This was a blow to their morale.
Everyone was looking at her like this. She had become a joke, a foil to Lear.
"Looks like we've all underestimated Lear. What a good solution, using a fatty to trick us."
Achilles smiled faintly and did not seem to be too frustrated.
"Boss, this is too depressing …"
Achilles waved his hand. "Don't find excuses. We have to be careful when dealing with Earthlings. Besides … he hasn't won yet."
Milo and the rest looked at Wang Zheng. "You're saying?"
Masasi suddenly laughed. "We've always underestimated Lear, but the one we've really underestimated is Wang Zheng."
On one side, he was as steady as a mountain, and on the other, he was elated.
To Wang Zheng, was this considered a challenge?
Following the completion of the space project, KING Universal Space Company had entered a period of rapid development. After perfecting the theory, it was time for practical experimentation. Once this was completed, it would be time for production to reap the rewards.
From Xiao Fei's latest thesis, in theory, there were already the basic requirements for practical production.
It could be said that this project was already a success!
Once Xiao Fei's thesis was published, KING Universal Space Company instantly became the focus of attention in the universe. Countless capitalists attempted to extend their tentacles. However, when the initial share restriction contract appeared, everyone could only wait helplessly.
As a result of this, the stock prices of CT Group and Margate Interstellar Airlines, which had initially invested in this project, rose several times in a row on the various interstellar stock markets. For financial giants with such huge assets, every percentage change in the stock market meant the increase or disappearance of hundreds of millions of capital.
As for OMG and Little Lucky Star, they had improved as well. But compared to the two financial giants, it was negligible. Still, it was a happy thing.
The celebration banquet was held on Earth amidst the cries of all parties.
Famous people from the Solar System's political, business, and scientific fields were all invited.
The space project was moving towards the practical research stage, and there were many influences. The main focus was where the factory would be located. The Moon, Mars, and Earth all had their own thoughts.
Thanks to Yan Xiaosu, An Mei and Du Qingqing also attended the banquet. Du Qingqing couldn't help but sigh. She teased softly, "If I had known, I would have shamelessly snatched it from you."
An Mei smiled. She was really happy. "Who was the one who laughed at me back then?"
"Stingy …"
Yan Xiaosu was also a changed person. When faced with those big shots that could be seen on television and Skylink, his performance was very appropriate. After all, he was no longer a hotheaded young man.
Xiao Fei was the star of the banquet. She was the only one from the project team who attended. The others would rather play games in the laboratory than stay in a daze at such an occasion.
Xiao Fei had no choice. Sometimes, science had to give way to reality. If she didn't show herself and interact with those big shots, how could she have the funds? How could she have all sorts of convenient doors open to her?
Ye Bingwen brought Ye Zisu along. They also made all sorts of turns, got to know all sorts of people, and broadened their network. The popularity of OMG's Wind God mech had caused OMG's name to shine once again in the Milky Way. And the success of the space project had caused the entire company to be firmly on the path of "cross-galaxy integration". The future was limitless, and it gave people the feeling that a huge ship was slowly rising into the sky.
"Mr. Lisu, regarding the matter of OMG's Moon production base, I've been waiting for your reply for a long time. Finally, I've met you today. Do you think you should reveal some information?" Ye Bingwen joked about the matter.
"Still haven't received a reply? I'll pay attention. Actually, as long as the environmental protection meets the legal standards of the Moon, there shouldn't be too much to worry about other aspects. Of course, according to normal operations, it's best to use locals as the basic employees of the base … "Lisu laughed heartily.
OMG's status was rising. At this time, some ambiguous matters were naturally opened wide.
"Mr. Heaton, Vice President of the CT Group, and Alex, Vice President of the Margate Interstellar Airlines Group, have arrived."
In an instant, the entire banquet fell silent.
Other than the Ares Covenant that everyone was familiar with, CT Group was involved in all aspects of various industries. Through capital operations, it was enough to affect the financial ups and downs of a country. In fact, the Ares Covenant was only one of its branches. This was the true financial carrier.
As for the Margate Interstellar Airlines Group, it had started out as an interstellar shipping company. Now, it had developed into one of the fearsome financial giants of the Milky Way Galaxy. It even controlled the economic lifelines of a few countries.
Any one of the people in charge of these two financial giants had the power to shake the Earth's business world. Moreover, it was the Vice President of the group who had come personally!
A moment of silence was followed by countless enthusiastic greetings. People in politics and business were now hoping to establish a certain level of understanding with these two people.
At the banquet, Solon's expression changed slightly. Having been in CT for so long, this was the first time he had seen the real senior management of the group. Initially, the Ares Covenant was still a small company. It was because they had received venture capital from the CT Group that they had become what they were today. In fact, without the resources of the group, the Ares Covenant would not have been able to collect so much mecha data from various countries.
"Mr. President, how do you do? I'm the person in charge of the Solar System side of the CT Ares Covenant, Solon. It's an honor to meet you …" Solon immediately went up to greet him.
"How do you do? Please call me Vice President." Heaton shook his hand lightly. The corner of his mouth was curled into a light, professional smile, and he looked high and mighty.
Elise of the Margate Interstellar Airlines Group also smiled faintly. He stood to the side, his gaze sweeping across the banquet hall. "Heaton, time is limited. Let's get straight to business."
Heaton nodded, and the two walked straight towards Xiao Fei. "Professor Xiao Fei, how do you do? Congratulations on completing the theoretical development and improvement of the project."
Xiao Fei looked at the two of them. "Thank you. What's the matter?"
Back then, the contract had been signed with these two.
Elise smiled and said, "Let's find a quiet place to talk in detail. It's about the future cooperation."
The original plan was for the theoretical aspect to be a long-term investment of three years. Who would have thought that in a short span of a year, the theoretical project would actually advance by leaps and bounds, far exceeding the original estimates. To the two multinational groups, each holding 19% of the shares, they had no control at all. It was foreseeable that the entire Milky Way would undergo huge changes because of the practical application of this project.
To the financial giants, participating in and even controlling such a project was a wolf's instinct to pounce on meat when it saw it.
Ye Bingwen and Yan Xiaosu were also called into the conference room. A wave of pressure came out of nowhere.
"Dear shareholders, the project is already on the right track. I think it's time to talk about the future cooperation."
Elise spoke faintly. Unintentionally planting a willow tree, but it had turned out well. Back then, he had only signed on to this project to cast a wide net. In the Solar System, the media, and various other aspects were all cheering loudly. In fact, the expert evaluators had estimated that this theory would take at least ten years to gradually become practical. He was just saving an early position for the group. Unexpectedly, in a short span of a year, there would be such a shocking change. This change also led to the growth of ambition.
Why couldn't it be completely controlled?
Venture capital was not to do good deeds for others. It was to collect profits. It was time to buy the entire project.
Xiao Fei smiled faintly. "Both of you, the basic condition that we discussed back then was that the research side would hold 51% of the shares. That was the bottom line. If it exceeded the bottom line, there was no need to say anything."
"Professor Xiao is very direct. But have you considered the follow-up funding? The initial two billion Galaxy Dollars should have been used up by now, right? Our contract was for three years of financing for the theory project. Now that the theory project has been completed, our side has completed the old contract. Now is the time to talk about the new contract. As for the practical transformation project, I'm afraid your research team is not up to the task. This involves not only physics, but also resources and technology from all sides. Only we can complete this step. "
"You don't have to worry about that. This project does not lack funding." Xiao Fei said faintly. He had thought that it would be a good conversation, but from the tone, the other party did not come with good intentions.
"Of course we are worried. Once we invest, we have to get returns. The follow-up funding will be hundreds of times more than the theoretical research. A year's investment could reach tens of billions. Has Professor Xiao considered this?" Elise spoke frankly with assurance. He had taken the initiative.
Xiao Fei's expression changed. Funding was indeed a Achilles heel. Theoretical research was fine, but once it turned to practical experiments, the daily expenditure could not even be described as burning money.
"We can use the project's financing to get the entire Milky Way involved," Xiao Fei said forcefully. Xiao Fei said forcefully. She was very clear that if she took a step back now, she would completely lose control in the future.
Yan Xiaosu and Ye Bingwen were a little speechless at this time. Their shares, three percent and eight percent, did not have much say here.
Moreover, they were facing two super financial giants that spanned across the Milky Way. Even if the two joined forces, it would be like ants facing an elephant.
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