NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 741 The Pulse of the Times (No Basketball Content Chapter)
On Tuesday, June 2010, 6, a large crowd of onlookers gathered near the 29 Times Square skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan.

At 8:30 a.m., with one hour left before Tesla officially went public and rang the bell, a Wall Street Journal reporter couldn't help but secretly curl his lips when he saw his colleague from Bloomberg.

In the past two years, electric cars have been a new "toy". For the New York crowd, the earliest impression may still be Li You's three electric sports cars.

Not everyone cares about changes in technology, but the lives of celebrities can attract more attention.

Li You has not ridden in the customized Cadillac in recent months. He usually drives the sports car in Knicks colors during daily training and games.

The advertisement was not in vain. At least the celebrities in New York were very interested in it, especially those girls who advocated "independence". Many of them placed orders.

As for the driving experience of a sports car, that is not important. What is important is to follow the trend. This is "clean energy". This is the feeling of driving.
Musk, who came to New York, has accepted several exclusive interviews. Bloomberg has been speaking well of the star entrepreneur. Vehicle production is still in a difficult period, but after the "loan", Tesla has become a best-seller across the United States.

The act of "loaning" has become commonplace, and New York journalists have become increasingly proficient in "winning" in the past two years.

The trend spreading from the sports industry has affected everyone. If you don’t “win”, you won’t watch it. Relevant professionals have complained about this countless times, but if you want to get more subscriptions and attention, you have to “win”!
During the financial crisis two years ago, Bloomberg bought back 20% of the shares from Merrill Lynch. The relevant reports at the time were not very accurate, and 5% of the shares were bought by Li You.

The mayor turned a blind eye to this. Li You gave the shares to Georgina, and the future was bright. In short, people in the industry were aware of this and made a lot of jokes about it in secret.

But when the amount of US dollars swelled to a certain level, the ridicule turned into praise. Although the mayor broke the election convention and was not very politically authentic, he had a very accurate eye for people.

He quietly gave part of the money to Ax Capital Management, and combined it with Li You's personal wealth. The two parties joined forces and their wealth grew rapidly. Bloomberg won!

With the help of Bloomberg staff, Elon Musk tried hard to pose next to his electric car.

In order to advertise better, Musk deliberately wore a blue striped suit and looked back at the huge electronic screen behind him from time to time. After a while, the Tesla logo will appear on the screen.

He still doesn't like the atmosphere in New York, and Wall Street has become very turbulent recently because of the Dodd-Frank Act.

During the roadshow, Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin suggested that he separate from Ax Capital as soon as possible, but Musk, who had "got on board", was reluctant to give up and declined his friend's advice.

Not only did Tesla get a special loan from the Department of Energy immediately, but there was also someone helping behind the Space X order.

With the help of Ax Capital, John McCain from the Democratic Party even helped introduce some generals. After the two sides communicated, Musk had new ideas about how to "make money" in the future.

A blonde female reporter looked at the Model S electric car behind Musk curiously. Instead of asking a spoiler question, she brought up the topic again and asked:

"Elon, during the roadshow, you mentioned more than once that Tesla has no shortage of funds. What plans do you have for the future after the IPO?"

"After obtaining the support of the Ministry of Energy, we have solved all the difficulties. In addition to serving our partners, we will also launch more derivative models."

When talking about his own products, Musk couldn't help but speed up his speech. The female reporter also smiled very cooperatively and immediately introduced:
"This is the Model S, which will be available as early as next year. What a beautiful girl."

Although he wanted to correct the other party that the blue model was not "girly", Musk still controlled the urge to complain, took over the conversation again, and said with a smile:

"I know some people think that shipping 2013 Model S cars in 20000 is a very aggressive plan, but our goal with the IPO is to accelerate that time."

"Launching a mass-market model has always been our long-term plan, and for me this is the ultimate goal at this stage"

The blonde reporter didn't ask the sensitive question about profitability, which made Musk not stutter as he did during the road show. In order to show his confidence, he finally talked about the issue of shares with a smile:
"I will only sell 5% of my stocks at most. I am full of confidence in the future!"

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In order to witness this historic moment together, Musk brought his twins to New York. Griffin and Xavier looked listless next to Talulah Riley.

In recent days, they have been fighting with Li You's older children. The elderly dog ​​Happy is frightened by these energetic "little people". Talulah Riley picked up Xavier and whispered to comfort him:

"Hang in there, don't forget to cheer with everyone, and remember to say hello later."

Talulah, who was wearing a red dress, felt that she had found true love and was going to get married in September. She had been taking care of her five children recently. Griffin glanced at his brother and began to complain in a low voice again:

“I’m a little hungry”

Tesla executives and board members were also present. Antonio Gracias is a staunch supporter of Musk and the two began working together very early on.

Unfortunately, Gracias did not have sufficient financial resources and was ridiculed by Ken Griffin in Chicago. With the "help" of Li You, his influence on the board of directors became smaller and smaller.

Gracias squeezed over to the family members' side and took out the snacks he had prepared. When he saw the two little guys cheering, he spoke:
"Elon didn't tell us there would be so many people coming."

With a bitter look on his dark face, Gracias couldn't help but look at the gathering of contractors on the other side. Talulah didn't know about the board of directors' affairs, so she smiled and sighed subconsciously:
"Thanks to Li's help, the New York reporters didn't embarrass Elon. Maybe the roadshow was so effective!"

Gracias sighed secretly. He always felt that the blonde girl thought too highly of Li You and the others. The history of Ax Capital's rise was similar to that of Carl Icahn, only it was more respectable.

In the studio, Li Youzheng, who was being interviewed, talked with the financial reporter about Manchester United's future plans for listing. When the interview was coming to an end, he did not forget to continue advertising for Tesla:

“Model S will definitely surprise everyone.”

The female reporter in a blue suit secretly flirted with him and subconsciously straightened her chest when they hugged. Li You ignored her little ball, smiled and waved goodbye.

After leaving the studio, Bobby, who was wearing a black suit, waved. Li You saw Larry Fink, the CEO of BlackRock, standing opposite him, and smiled again. He immediately stepped forward to shake hands and said:
“I really want to be there to witness the birth of the Woodrow Wilson Award. It’s great to meet you, Mr. Fink.”

Larry Fink rarely appears in public and is very low-key, but people in the industry are well aware that during the 08 financial crisis, BlackRock assisted the government as a "referee" and made a lot of money by transferring money from one hand to the other!

As for why the government signed a contract with BlackRock, it must be because of "trust", and it would not be because BlackRock is "fair and just".

Dressed in a black suit and pushing up his glasses, Larry Fink also showed a friendly smile on his face, as if he didn't know that Li You had the support of the Elephant Party. He patted Li You on the shoulder and encouraged him:
"My trophies are far inferior to yours, Li. I'm glad to see you join the Robin Hood Foundation. The future still depends on young people like you."

48-year-old Larry Fink has just reached the "peak of his life" and it is nonsense to talk about the future. Li You has indeed made some money, but compared with these high-end players, the gap in strength is huge.

"Mr. Fink is very bullish on clean energy."

Bobby smiled and introduced the plan they had just discussed. Li You nodded repeatedly and added a few words from time to time to confirm that his partner Larry Fink was in a good mood. He liked smart people.

The three of them had a great conversation. Financial professionals around them came over from time to time to show their faces. They seemed to think that Li You and his partner were not as "greedy" as industry insiders said. Larry Fink took the initiative to share his own news:

“The Dodd-Frank Act will be implemented next month, Lee, don’t worry, the family office regulations will not be implemented immediately.”

“It will take some time for the final version to come, and Ms. Shapiro will listen to our suggestions.”

Li You, who was planning to set up a family office, secretly cursed the U.S. Securities Commission as a vampire, and those congressmen were all "accomplices."

Committee Chairman Shapiro will listen to opinions, but Li You will have to give money to the National Single Family Office Organization. Everyone will spend money together to find a lobbying team, and the "sincerity" will be determined at that time.

The bell-ringing ceremony was about to begin, and Larry Fink said goodbye happily. Li You looked at him chatting and laughing at the scene, and couldn't help but sighed in a low voice:
“Supercomputers might actually be useful”

Larry Fink set up a supercomputer called "Aladdin" to make decisions, and in a few years the company became the world's largest fund management company, with its reputation in the industry growing.

Bobby, who never believed that "computers" could surpass "human brains", sneered, raised his head, shrugged his shoulders and joked:
"Yuta is more powerful than a supercomputer. The people at Blackstone must regret selling the investment department for 2 million yuan."

The financial crisis turned BlackRock into a Wall Street giant. Old-school capital has gradually recovered in the past two years, and the "too big to fail" phenomenon continues.

Li You also has his own ideas about how to protect wealth. He patted his partner on the shoulder and whispered happily when he saw Musk jumping and hugging his family: "Time is still on our side! I can already smell the 'fragrance' of the US dollar!"

I have never taken Tesla seriously. The electric car has lost 2.6 million US dollars so far. If it weren't for the relationship with the Department of Energy, Bobby really didn't want to spend the money:

"Will he succeed?"

"I don't know, but at least in the next few years, he will definitely be able to tell a good story, and everyone likes stories."

Li You whispered and walked towards the Tesla team with a smile on his face. Zev Drori, who has stepped down as CEO and is currently a member of the board of directors, immediately stepped forward and gave the two a warm hug when he saw them.

Several executives also had smiles on their faces. The loan from the Ministry of Energy came at the right time, as it was the most critical moment for the company.

The Tesla logo appeared on the big blue screen behind the crowd. Although Li You and the other person did not squeeze to the front, Musk and Talulah waved their hands repeatedly, and finally the four of them and the two little ones stood in the center.

Amid the rhythmic music, a countdown began to appear at the front. Musk, who was holding his big son, was grinning from ear to ear, completely ignoring Xavier who was pouting in his arms.

Waving and shouting in front of the camera, Musk began to count down loudly. The moment the buzzing sounded, streamers began to fall from above.

"Yee!"

Musk, who was extremely excited, cheered loudly and then wanted to put the big boy down. Li You, who was clapping on the side, reached out to help and took Xavier.

The little guy was very dissatisfied with his father's behavior just now. He pouted after being hugged by Li You. After being rubbed on the head twice, he leaned forward and whispered:

"Can I stay in Manhattan? I want to hang out with Willis and the others."

Li You's twins are very lively and energetic, and even elderly dogs can't handle them. As they get older, they have reached the stage of destroying the house.

Some memories involuntarily emerged in his mind. Looking at the little guy's expectant eyes, Li You turned his head and said with a smile:
"Why don't you ask your mother? Willis and the others will always welcome you."

Talulah, who had just been pumping her fist in celebration in front of the camera, blushed slightly when she heard Li You's words. Seeing that Musk was still cheering loudly, she weighed Griffin in her arms and whispered:
"Thank you, Li. I don't know how to express my gratitude."

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As the first IPO of a U.S. automaker since Ford in 1956, Tesla performed well, with its stock price rising 40.5% to a high of $25.

That evening, mainstream news channels reported on Tesla's IPO, but New York media reporters updated the news on Twitter earlier:
"Lee's wealth has increased again."

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On Friday, July 7, Tesla's party finally ended, and Li You went home to rest and finally had time to watch this year's World Cup.

As Independence Day approached, Kim, who had completed the party primary election, also had time to rest. However, after returning home, he was overwhelmed by the noise of a group of little ones, and finally put the matter of taking care of the children aside.

Melinda was already used to this situation. After dinner, she would pull Catherine aside and whisper to her, then ask the housekeeper to send the children away directly.

Ivana, who was pregnant, enjoyed Li You's massage while asking Jin about the New Mexico House of Representatives election with some envy.

The main reason why Ivana cares about these things is that she thinks her father is crazy. Since joining the Elephant Party last year, Donard has thought about entering the White House again.
Leaning comfortably in Li You's arms, Ivana looked at Jin, who had become slimmer, and asked curiously:

"Dear, tell me, New Mexico's 2nd District is the most conservative. Will I still have trouble after winning the primary?"

Kim, who wanted a second child, subconsciously rubbed her belly, but quickly came to her senses and shared with a strange look about the election situation:
"Well, I am indeed the most conservative, but I have the most campaign funds. You know, US dollars can sometimes translate into an advantage. The mainstream media in New Mexico has promoted me well."

Ivana blinked in confusion, looked up at Li You, and laughed after being kissed. Only then did she hear the explanation:

"Harry Teague is Kim's rival, but the oil businessman had a minor problem at last year's tea party event. He won in 08 because Steve Pierce withdrew."

I have also heard the name of Steve Pierce from my dad. After failing in his election for senator, he made a comeback this year.

In order to win the seat in the 2nd district, he invited Sarah Palin, the former vice presidential candidate of the party, to be his partner. When Donald saw this combination, he felt that Li You was "finished" and even complained about it at home.

Unfortunately, the party primary election did not go as Donard expected. King narrowly defeated his opponent, and the defeated Steve Pierce did not say a word.

Seeing that Ivana was still a little confused, Li You reached out to control the ball and said simply:
"I donated a large sum of money to CPAC, and two years in a row, Kim spoke at the rally, and conservatives supported her."

Most voters are blindly obedient. Kim has been preparing for the November election for more than two years and has spent nearly 11 million US dollars to build his team.

This is a huge amount of money. Although Steve Pierce has a lot of experience, in the end he could only say "I just regret that I don't have enough financial resources."

Kim was still a little embarrassed about his victory. He subconsciously curled up on the sofa and explained awkwardly:
"I had no intention of running for the Senate in 2014, and many people supported me because they wanted to get their seat back."

Steve Pierce's defeat in the 08 election became a point of attack, but Li You felt that there was nothing wrong with making big promises.

If it were Liz Cheney, even if she spent money, the effect might not be very good. After all, New Mexico is located on the edge, so it has this advantage and must be used.

Thinking of her father's recent support for the "birther theory", Ivana always felt that such behavior would become a joke. It is unreliable to fight for the 12th presidential candidacy by questioning Obama's birth:
"Does Ded have a chance to be a candidate? He seems to have spent a lot of money on Washington magazines."

Michael Cohen discussed this matter with Li You in secret. Tang Nard didn't want to lose face, so he decided to contact his old friends and do it himself.

However, this private lawyer is not optimistic about the "birther theory" and even thinks it will anger Obama. The Democratic Party's allies are unlikely to offend the president for this.

"Election campaigns are sometimes like reality shows. Wasn't The Apprentice a huge success? We have to believe him."

Ivana, who was so fascinated by the rubbing, nodded subconsciously. Jin, who was standing by, felt that Li You had started to lie again. The campaign team had suggested that she avoid this sensitive issue.

The elderly dog ​​Happy squeezed into the room. The Husky was not as energetic as before, but he was still working hard, circling around his hostess and wagging his tail.

Melinda was only wearing a thin nightgown, and she pulled the red-faced Catherine behind her to come over. Jin quickly straightened up, while Li You pulled Ivana up, whispered to her, and then smiled and said:

"Honey, the games are over."

Catherine's face turned even redder after being pushed out. Milinda's twins were well taken care of. To express her gratitude, the blonde girl slowly disarmed Catherine, hugged her plump body and said in a sweet voice:
"Don't talk about work tonight, I think the game has just begun!"

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During the intermission, Li You had to hold Ivana and leave temporarily. The latter's face was ruddy. When he returned to the room, he suddenly hugged her and asked in a low voice:
"Will Daidi be okay? I don't want to see him being laughed at again."

Donald did a lot of ridiculous things in the 90s, even "chatting about basketball" on a public radio program, and his reputation in New York has always been bad.

After finally turning over a new leaf as an apprentice and becoming a successful mentor, Ivana didn't want to see her father being mocked by the media again. Li You naturally understood and leaned over to give her a kiss and said sincerely:
"He will succeed. Maybe we will need him to sign a pardon in the future!"

Ivana couldn't help laughing. She had never thought that her father could enter the White House. It was almost the same for Georgina's father to do this. She couldn't help hugging Li You tightly and said happily:
"Don't comfort me, dear."

When leaving the room, Li You saw the elderly dog ​​guarding the stairs, and immediately stepped forward to rub the dog's head. Looking at Happy's smiling face, he couldn't help but whispered:
“I’ve always been honest, but no one believes me.”

(End of this chapter)