CSGO Unboxing Streamer: A Charity-Driven Tycoon

Lu Yiming's live stream ended that evening.

In the early hours of the morning.

His Weibo account posted a message titled "Imagination of Intelligent Electric Vehicles".

The content was almost identical to what he had described in his previous live stream.

However, some sets of data were released.

This has sparked heated discussions among netizens.

Powertrain: Pure electric, with a maximum motor power of 440kW
Range: The expected range is over 1000km.

Charging: Supports fast charging, can be charged to 40% in 30 minutes.

[440 kW maximum power? Are there any motors in China with such impressive power?]

Since President Lu has said so, there must be some, right?

[Awesome! A range of 1,000 kilometers—I never even dared to dream of that before!]

[It's alright! The Pagani's range isn't 1200km to over 1000km, it's probably around 1100-1200km. After all, if the data were better than those of foreign models, they would have just shown that it surpasses them.]

[Can fast charging reach 40% in 30 minutes? That means a 30-minute charge will give me at least 400 kilometers of range? My range anxiety should be cured now!]

[Upstairs! I suggest you wait and see! It would be funny if the listed price is over a million!]

Indeed, I feel this configuration won't be cheap.

[No, shouldn't the key point be the intelligence mentioned in the content? If what Mr. Lu mentioned can be realized, I think I might consider getting a ride on a Taiwanese electric train!]

[Go to sleep, you upstairs! The things mentioned here can't be made in the short term. I bet what they're going to announce before the new year is just a concept car that can't be mass-produced and is only for display.]

【.】

The concept of intelligent vehicles was not first proposed by Lu Yiming.

In fact, China already has a definition of intelligent vehicles.

There are five levels in total, from zero to four.

Level zero means no intelligence.

The driver has complete control over the car's original underlying structure at all times, including the brakes, steering system, accelerator pedal, and starter.

Level 1 (L0) has certain intelligent special functions.

This class of vehicle has one or more special automatic control functions that prevent accidents by providing warnings; this can be referred to as the "assisted driving stage".

Many of the technologies developed during this period were commonly found in mid-to-high-end cars designed and produced eight years later.

For example, Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), and Blind Spot Information (BLIS) systems.

Level 2 (L1) is intelligent with multiple functions.

This class of vehicle has a system that integrates at least two original control functions, requiring no driver intervention for these functions, and can be termed the "semi-autonomous driving stage".

Cars in this class can intelligently determine whether the driver has responded to a warning of a dangerous situation. If not, they will take action on the driver's behalf, such as through automatic emergency braking (AEB) and emergency lane assist (ELA).

It's late 2020.

Many new flagship models from luxury brands are generally in this category.

As for Level 3 autonomous driving with limitations and Level 4 (L2) autonomous driving under all conditions.

These are still in the experimental stage.

The progress on Level 3 autonomous driving, which has certain limitations, is already quite advanced.

Some companies have even started projects involving fully autonomous driving under all operating conditions.

However, in Lu Yiming's personal opinion, both L3 autonomous driving with limitations and L4 autonomous driving under all conditions are merely some functions that intelligent vehicles should have.

Instead of needing to distinguish them by creating a separate level, it is necessary to consider them as separate categories.

In Lu Yiming's view.

The two levels are L1 and L2.

There is still room for further optimization of the existing functions.

At the same time, we will continue to expand more practical functions.

There's no need to rush into pursuing autonomous driving.

After all, the best environment for truly autonomous driving has never been at the individual level.

The next day.

Before starting his broadcast, Lu Yiming looked at the millions of viewers in the live stream.

He immediately gave a helpless, bitter smile.

The Weibo post I made last night.

Originally, I wanted to summarize the matter.

But netizens misunderstood.

This became evidence that he did not support the development of autonomous driving.

There are many companies in China developing intelligent driving technology. It was because of his words that the stock prices of these companies plummeted, and the investors who suffered losses immediately criticized him and made him a trending topic on social media.

I feel so wronged~
The moment the broadcast started.

The screen was filled with numbers and codes.

Fortunately, Lu Yiming enabled the simplified bullet screen function.

Under this function.

Low-level bullet comments are directly blocked.

However, some people understood that this mechanism existed and entered the bullet screen after swiping to apply for a card to upgrade their level.

This happened right before these people posted the comments.

Lu Yiming appeared on screen, shrugging, and said, "Brothers! Let me make one thing clear first! I have never said that autonomous driving is a meaningless research and development path! It's just that I personally believe that autonomous driving should not be categorized as the ultimate goal of intelligent vehicles! The direction we should always explore is the field of intelligence!"

sometimes.

Explanations can only make things worse.

For example, Lu Yiming's words.

To the viewers, what stood out was a sincere explanation.

But to these investors who suffered losses...

This is no less than repeatedly whipping a corpse.

Whether it's a coincidence or not, right after he said that, the stock prices of listed companies involved in autonomous driving research and development dropped by several points.

At this point, Lu Yiming continued, "Think about it! The essence of autonomous driving technology is to replace the driver's task. The only difference is the privacy issues that arise when there is no real driver and the safety issues brought by autonomous driving technology. In other words, if you don't consider these two points, it's no different from taking a taxi."

"Of course! If it involves long-distance driving, autonomous driving is indeed a very practical technology, but autonomous driving is ultimately a function. You could say it's a milestone function, but you can't say that this function is the end point of intelligent driving."

"So what I'm trying to say is that autonomous driving is a function of intelligent vehicles, and it's not a particularly necessary function. To truly realize this function, we need to integrate autonomous vehicles into the public transportation network. For example, daily driving can be as simple as taking a taxi. From any point A to any point B, you just need to operate the software like you would when taking a taxi, and then an autonomous vehicle will be waiting for you at point A!"

Five minutes into the broadcast.

Lu Yiming provided a comprehensive explanation for the parts of his Weibo post from last night that caused misunderstandings among netizens.

The effect was also very obvious.

The first five minutes of his broadcast.

Among the affected listed companies, the one with the largest decline exceeded one percent.

[Mr. Lu! I understand what you mean! But please, please stop! I lost 3,000 yuan on my 300,000 yuan worth of stocks in just five minutes of your broadcast! If you keep going, I'm afraid this company's stock will plummet!]

[Yes! Mr. Lu, please stop! I won't scold you anymore! Really! I won't!]

[Great! If Mr. Lu is right, then autonomous driving should be the project that ride-hailing companies need to invest in! And you know what? It really has potential!]

[No! According to Mr. Lu, does this mean I'll lose my job as a ride-hailing driver?]

[Hey upstairs, think positively! From now on, when you go to work, your car can go to work too! Double pay! Double the happiness!]

[Amazing! Cars are going to work too! But it's true! If cars could really drive themselves, then when I'm not using my car, could I have it pick up passengers and drive for ride-hailing services?]

[Upstairs! You actually know what? Your idea is actually feasible!]

【.】

Looking at the comments section.

Lu Yiming's lips twitched.

It seems that his explanation was somewhat unsatisfactory.

The good news is that there are indeed fewer comments criticizing him now.

Seeing netizens bringing autonomous driving closer to ride-hailing services.

Lu Yiming really wanted to say that wasn't what he meant.

But looking at what the viewers were saying in the comments, it does seem like there's a lot of potential for action.

In his opinion...

Individuals should not have to pay for autonomous driving technology in its early stages of application.

Ideally, a pilot program should be launched in one city to integrate automated vehicles into the city's public transportation system.

However, the Weibo post he casually edited before going to bed last night has generated such a huge buzz.

He didn't really want to talk about this anymore.

It's not that I'm afraid, but that I don't want to.

There is a difference here.

I don't want to just avoid trouble.

The stock price fell.

Investors and netizens alike were eagerly awaiting the companies' responses. But they were disappointed.

These companies did not respond to the issue that day.

Silently enduring the cyberbullying from Lu Yiming!

Although it's a bit of a stretch to say that.

But the matter did indeed originate with Lu Yiming.

Lu Yiming's live stream ended that day.

Online discussions are focused on the keywords "smart cars" and "autonomous driving".

Regarding Lu Yiming's view that autonomous driving is merely a function.

A large proportion of netizens chose to accept this idea.

Hongkong Intelligent Mobility Co., Ltd.

Established in 2016.

The business includes providing full-stack autonomous driving technology services, involving multiple listed automotive companies.

Commercialization level of autonomous driving technology: L3
Influenced by Lu Yiming.

The stock price plummeted by 4 percent on Monday.

The stock price plummeted again by four percent the following day.

at last.

On the third day, they couldn't help but stand up and refute Lu Yiming.

Autonomous driving technology! It is undoubtedly the ultimate goal of intelligent driving!

This is a company whose core project is the research and development of autonomous driving technology.

Its market value has just increased to over 20 billion due to the commercialization of L3.

We are looking forward to the successful development of L4 and joining the ranks of companies with a market value of hundreds of billions.

It has shrunk by 7.84% in just two days.

Even knowing that Lu Yiming has powerful backers, they still stood up to refute him.

The publication time was chosen to be 10:00 AM.

It was exactly half an hour after the stock market opened.

Compared to before the market opened on Monday.

The stock price has just dropped by 10%.

This news became a trending topic as soon as it was released.

And indeed, it did curb the downward trend in stock prices.

It's 2 PM.

Lu Yiming has just started airing.

The live chat was filled with comments about this news.

Lu Yiming saw this trending topic.

have nothing to say.

The company is simply trying to save itself.

Lu Yiming looked at the netizens and viewers on the live stream who seemed to enjoy the drama.

He immediately shrugged and said, "No problem! It's just a different perspective! What I said only represents my personal opinion."

This is not what netizens want to hear.

They just wanted to have some fun.

Lu Yiming knew this, which is why he said that.

But he underestimated his own importance.

When a person is in a high position, their words and actions can influence many things.

For example, what he said.

It seems that this will prevent netizens from taking advantage of the situation.

But the reality is.

His personal views are, in a sense, already considered authoritative.

The time came to three o'clock in the afternoon.

Lu Yiming, who was in the middle of the unboxing process, looked at the comments on the screen.

Subsequently.

He's emotional.
[Haha! Mr. Lu is awesome! Hongkong Zhixing's stock price fell by more than 8% today! This company is finished!]

[Hilarious! How dare they contradict President Lu! They've really gotten themselves into trouble now!]

[Hongkong Intelligent Mobility has released a statement! They're saying they're going to sue CEO Lu! Hahaha! CEO Lu is going to receive a lawyer's letter!]

[Tsk tsk~ Over a billion yuan just evaporated like that, the stock market is truly terrifying!]

In my opinion, Hongkong Zhixing shouldn't have been the one to stick its neck out; even Baidu didn't say anything.

【.】

The stock market closes at 3 p.m. for the day.

Lu Yiming stopped opening the box and looked at the comments section.

The content is chilling.

Make sense.

He didn't even know Hongkong Zhixing, but it was a company he didn't know that was facing a major crisis due to his influence.

At this moment, Lu Yiming said helplessly, "Brothers! Would you believe me if I said this has nothing to do with me?"

Hear this.

The comments section was filled with disbelief.

Lu Yiming had also guessed this scene.

He nodded slowly and said, "Alright! If even you don't believe it, that company certainly won't either! But I still stand by my point of view: autonomous driving is just a function, not the ultimate goal of intelligent driving! Let them sue if they want!"

Lu Yiming also gave up.

Since the outcome cannot be changed, we should just deal with it normally.

as predicted.

After it aired that day.

Zeng Yuxin called to say that she had received a lawyer's letter from Hongkong Zhixing.

However, the content of the lawsuit is quite interesting.

They said it was unfair competition.

"By the way, does our group have the same business as Hongkong Zhixing?"

Lu Yiming's words left Zeng Yuxin somewhat bewildered.

She was only in charge of Lu Yiming's personal live streaming team.

I don't know much about Lu Yiming's company.

Zeng Yuxin is highly skilled in her work.

The momentary daze lasted only a second.

He immediately replied, "President Lu! Only President Cao can answer this question. Would you like me to ask him for you?"

Lu Yiming was just saying it casually.

Upon hearing this, he quickly said no need.

After hanging up with Zeng Yuxin, I immediately contacted Cao Siyun.

This problem will be left to him to solve.

Lawyer's letters do have a certain legal effect, but the current overuse of lawyer's letters by some groups has caused them to lose their original deterrent effect.

However, Cao Siyun still takes it very seriously.

They immediately mobilized the capabilities of the Starry Sky Group.

The matter was resolved that very night.

at this time.

Lu Yiming and his family are having a BBQ at their seaside villa.

Come and play during the day.

I'll go back to my large apartment to sleep tonight.

It was quite pleasant.

After seeing that the caller ID was Cao Siyun.

Lu Yiming answered the call and held it to his ear.

At that moment, Cao Siyun sent a message.

This left Lu Yiming stunned and unable to recover for a long time.

"President Lu! The problem is solved! We've reached a cooperation agreement with Hongkong Zhixing, and Fanxing Group will acquire a 60% controlling stake in the company." (End of Chapter)