[Thank you, I just passed customs, ready to board.
[First of all, congratulations to Star Sky Technology for avoiding this antitrust investigation and patent lawsuit. I hope that our excellent companies can continue to abide by laws and regulations, and don't try to bring the domestic system to other countries. If there is, then encourage them. If there isn't, then correct them!]
[Also, some comments, I don't know what some people are talking about. The Ministry of Commerce launched an antitrust investigation, and the International Trade Commission rejected it. This happens to be a manifestation of judicial fairness and procedural justice. Isn't this what I wrote in the original question? Even though you have damaged the interests of our country, as long as you abide by the rules, we will still protect your legitimate rights and interests. This is part of the American spirit …
"… This group of dog fans, why do they keep mentioning me in every article? I'm not an expert in international relations or neurology …"
Lu Zhou, who was sitting in the restaurant, shook his head. He was wondering why Mr. Lawrence hadn't arrived yet, but his gaze fell on the person walking toward him outside the window.
The man obviously noticed him, so he smiled and greeted him. He then pushed open the door and walked in.
"Long time no see."
Lawrence put his handbag aside and sat across from Lu Zhou. He smiled and placed his hands on the table. "Time flies by so fast, it's been so long since I left Princeton."
"Yeah."
Even though there were certain differences in aesthetic standards between the East and the West, after looking at the man sitting across from him, Lu Zhou had to admit that this guy was three-quarters as handsome as him.
David Lawrence.
The name in his memory finally matched up.
After seeing this face, Lu Zhou finally remembered that when he first arrived at Princeton, it was this history professor who recommended him to join the Ivy Club.
Now that he thought about it, he really missed it.
Back then, Dr. Lawrence had always been obsessed with the finance major at the University of Pennsylvania. He was pressured by his father to enter Princeton to study history.
But now, it seemed that he was doing well, and there was a high chance that he had returned to his favorite career. After all, the expensive tie and the smell of the cologne were a far cry from the heavy feeling accumulated from years of historical research. Instead, it was half a step closer to the luxury of Broadway.
After staring at Lawrence for a while, Lu Zhou spoke.
"You've changed."
Lawrence seemed to have expected Lu Zhou to say this, so he smiled slightly.
"People change. Aren't you the same? From a pure mathematician, he had become a world-famous scholar in almost all fields. As for me, from the very beginning, I never intended to organize the books in the library as my career — "
"I mean, you're getting older."
Lawrence almost choked on a mouthful of water. He put down the cup and coughed awkwardly.
After wiping his mouth with a tissue, he smiled awkwardly and said.
"Seven years ago, I was almost thirty years old, so it's normal for me to look older … Speaking of which, you haven't changed at all, whether it's your appearance or your ability to make people choke."
Lu Zhou smiled embarrassedly and clicked on the article to show that he had read it. He then put his phone back into his pocket.
"Thanks for the compliment … But speaking of which, I'm quite surprised that you didn't study history."
"Historical research is just my hobby, finance is my real passion." Lawrence smiled and said, "Of course, for me, the knowledge I read in the Firestone Library is helpful to my career."
Lu Zhou: "For example?"
Lawrence: "Isn't there a saying? History is a cycle, and the rise and fall of civilization is a cycle. Any question about the future can be answered from the past. "
Lu Zhou smiled and said, "Not necessarily, at least not in mathematics. In order to solve new problems, we always have to open up new ways of thinking. We have to distill the stale theories and even completely jump out of the original framework to find the answer in a field that we have never explored before … If only my past experience could provide me with a little help. "
For example, Riemann's conjecture.
He had read almost every paper on Riemann's conjecture from a century and a half ago, but all of the methods were still at the bottom of the mountain.
It wasn't until he innovatively introduced the differential manifold theory into complex analysis that the research in this field took a small step toward the top.
Which was the hyperelliptic curve analysis method.
However, this so-called small step seemed to only be a small step. There was still a long way to go, and he didn't see any hope.
"Really? No wonder you're so fascinated by mathematics. "
"Sort of." Lu Zhou looked at Lawrence and said, "Speaking of which, did you come to China to visit me?"
"It would be too fake if I said it was along the way." Lawrence smiled, then his expression changed slightly as he continued, "Do you want to consider joining forces?"
Lu Zhou didn't know if it was an illusion, but he felt like Lawrence was looking at him strangely. It was the kind of look that gave him goosebumps.
"… Collaborating? Is there anything we can collaborate on? "
"Whether it's scientific research or business, it's all about money." Lawrence smiled and said, "Let me give you an example. You want to acquire Evgo, am I right?"
The f * ck?
You even guessed that?
Lu Zhou looked at him with a little surprise, but he didn't say anything because he didn't know if this guy was testing him or if his guess was really that accurate.
However, as if Lawrence saw through Lu Zhou's concerns, he smiled and said, "Don't worry.
"Don't be nervous, I'm not trying to test you. I understand if you don't want to admit it … Then, just treat what I'm about to say as an assumption based on your plan to acquire EVgo and use it as a springboard to enter the US market."
Lawrence cleared his throat, paused for a moment, and continued in an unhurried tone.
"The number of alternative energy vehicles in North America isn't high, but it's not unprofitable. Especially after the completion of the fusion power station in California, the demand for alternative energy vehicles on the West Coast will explode. It's not difficult to occupy the market in this area, all you need to do is spend money. Our analysts have already calculated for you. If you want your charging station coverage to reach more than 80% on the West Coast, you'll need to spend at least US $5 billion.
"This is not a small number. 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 … We're the bankers. Not only can we provide you with the money you need, but we can also use the resources we have to help you solve any problems you may encounter. "
Lawrence looked at Lu Zhou, who was sitting across from him, and smiled.
"It's not just charging stations.
"The wealth accumulated by the B City Consortium over the past two centuries can easily help you become the world's number one high-tech company. From now on, no one can stop you, no matter what you want to do …"
After saying the last sentence, Lawrence stopped talking and looked at Lu Zhou quietly, waiting for his reply.
Time slowly passed by.
Five or six minutes passed by.
Lu Zhou suddenly smiled and spoke.
"Sounds interesting."
A smile blossomed on his face again. Like a victor reaching for a medal, Lawrence leaned forward slightly and extended his right hand.
"Then —"
Lu Zhou: "But I refuse."
Lawrence: "…???"
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