Rebirth 2010: I taught Mr. Lei how to make a mobile phone

Chapter 1018 Survival Manual for the Apocalypse
Beyond Science and Technology Park, reception room.

Chen Mo and Jia Yueting sat facing each other again.

Unlike their previous meetings, this one was much more candid.

Without the interference of cameras or the presence of film crews, only two cups of tea steamed on the solid wood coffee table.

"I heard that Luo Yonghao even started selling products for your company? I didn't expect you to have found a successor?"

"You know this as well?"

“I also watch Douyin. With Luo Yonghao’s eloquence and experience, plus the live streaming team you’ve built, paying off your debts shouldn’t be difficult.”

"Well, the e-commerce team has a solid foundation, so whether I'm here or not doesn't really matter much. Just like with Bi'an, you poached Lu Qi, an outstanding professional manager, so whether you're here or not doesn't really matter much either."

Have you decided what to do next?

Jia Yueting pondered for a moment, a hint of determination flashing in his eyes: "I'll probably still build cars. Otherwise, I won't be content with this life." This dream, like a brand, is deeply ingrained in his bones.

"Do you need my help? Like investment?" Chen Mo leaned forward slightly. "Building cars is no small business; it requires at least tens of billions, with no upper limit."

As he spoke, he seemed to suddenly remember something and lightly patted his forehead. "Hey~ my memory is terrible. You also come from a car manufacturing background, so you should know more than me."

Jia Yueting did not respond immediately, but asked somewhat hesitantly, "Faraday Future has been doing quite well with you these past two years?"

“Oh, I’ve already dismantled Faraday Future.” Chen Mo’s tone was as relaxed as if he were discussing a trivial matter.

But these words struck Jia Yueting like a thunderbolt; it was as if something he had cherished had been utterly ruined by this scoundrel next door.
"What, you still want to buy it back?"

"If I buy it, will you sell it?"

"It's not impossible, uh, let's round it up to 10 billion~"

This so-called "promotional price" sounded like a rip-off to Jia Yueting, who couldn't help but gasp: "Good heavens, you really are a shrewd businessman. You sold it to me for 30 billion yuan when I was bankrupt, and now you're doubling the price in a year, huh?"

"What are you saying?" Chen Mo shrugged. "The Other Shore has invested a lot over the years; they can't expect me to lose it all, can they?"

In fact, Chen Mo wasn't lying.

Since taking over Faraday Future two years ago, the business analysis team at Beyond has conducted an objective analysis of FF, arriving at three core diagnoses:

High-quality assets, but chaotic management: FF's core value lies in its collection of top global electric vehicle technologies, design teams, and patents, but its financial management and corporate governance are a mess.

The vision is grandiose, but its implementation is difficult: the concept of "ecological transformation" is too ambitious and vague, resulting in a severe dispersion of resources. Although the first concept car, FF 91, is stunning, its engineering and mass production are extremely difficult, and costs are completely out of control.

Brand damage and reputation bankruptcy: The association with LeEco has cast a shadow of "PPT car manufacturing" and "dishonesty" over its brand.

Therefore, after taking over, Beyond Group immediately carried out a meticulous "surgical operation," dissecting FF into three parts and empowering each part:

Entity A: Faraday Future Technology Co., Ltd.

Retaining only the "Faraday Future" brand and related patent licenses has essentially made it an empty shell.

Entity B: Beyond Power Systems Company.

This new company brings together nearly half of the original FF's electric drive system R&D team, and later recruits talents from companies such as CATL and BYD, focusing on the R&D of battery management technology, motors and electronic controls, and selling core solutions to other automakers.

This move not only rapidly reduced R&D costs, but also quietly made the other side a "bottom-level architect" in the intelligent electric vehicle industry.

Main Body C: Beyond Automotive Design Institute. This team not only retains FF's top design talent but also recruits designers from luxury brands such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi, focusing on cutting-edge design for automotive exteriors and interiors.

These arrangements, together with the previously established Beyond Intelligent Driving Research Center, constitute Beyond's three-in-one strategic system in the field of new energy.

As Chen Mo explained in detail, Jia Yueting's expression gradually changed from skepticism to relief. He smiled wryly and said, "All of what you've said together is worth far more than 10 billion. I misunderstood you."

“Oh, then you really misunderstood.” Chen Mo suddenly interrupted him, a sly glint in his eyes. “The 10 billion I mentioned was only referring to that shell company—Faraday Future Technology Co., Ltd.”

Jia Yueting's expression froze for a moment, then he shook his head helplessly and laughed, "Mr. Mo, please don't tease me. You've played a very grand game. Are you planning to become the upstream supplier for all new energy vehicle companies? And you still say you don't manufacture cars?"

"Why bother doing manual labor when you can just collect rent up there?" Chen Mo leaned back comfortably on the sofa. "What do you think?"

“That makes sense.” Jia Yueting nodded, deeply agreeing.

“Actually, you could consider coming and working with me to be in charge of the automotive business,” Chen Mo suddenly said seriously. “After all, I happen to be short of someone to be in charge.”

Jia Yueting's heart skipped a beat, but that was all.

He paused for a moment, then said frankly, "Never mind, I'm not good at technical things, and my ambitions don't lie in the lower rungs of society."

I still want to build cars myself. I plan to start next year after I've saved up some capital.

“You have indeed changed. In the past, you would have gotten the money first, the more the better.”

Jia Yueting took a sip of tea and smiled calmly, "People always change, don't they?"

"Then I wish you good luck."

Two teacups gently clinked together in mid-air, producing a crisp sound.

After Jia Yueting left, Chen Mo returned to his office.

He took the initiative to invite this conversation—the idea had taken root in his mind after watching Jia Yueting film that day.

After all, there are very few people in the whole country who can achieve top positions in two completely different fields.

Jia Yueting's transformation after completely paying off his debts further solidified Chen Mo's determination to recruit him.

However, Jia Yueting ultimately chose the path he most wanted to take: building cars.

Chen Mo stopped thinking about it and took out a document from the drawer—a manual he had been writing in his spare time over the past few days:
The Survival Handbook for the Apocalypse

Project Name: Shangri-La
This project aims to create an ecologically closed-loop community that can operate safely, healthily, and comfortably for more than three years, completely independent of social support, through comprehensive and excessive preparation in terms of space, materials, energy, medical care, and information.
Implementation period: July 2019 - December 2019

Commander-in-Chief: Chen Mo
Members: Ning Mengling Feitian
Logistical support: A team led by housekeeper Wu Ma and Lao Mo

Base: Ziyu Mountain Villa

Space Expansion: Purchase and integrate the surrounding townhouses, and carry out integrated renovation while retaining the original luxury decoration. All the basement levels will be opened up to form a core functional area and create a manor-style architectural complex.

Hardware upgrade: Using the existing lakeside villa as the center, a perimeter wall will be built to create a "villa within a villa" layout, while the intrusion alarm system will be expanded and reinforced.

Ultimately, the four townhouses each have different functions:
Building A is the main living area, serving as the daily living and dining area;
Building B is a leisure and entertainment area, featuring a small library, private cinema, karaoke rooms, gym, themed rooms, badminton court, table tennis, billiards tables, game room, indoor heated swimming pool, etc.

Building C serves as the logistics, security, and storage area, housing a material warehouse and accommodation for security personnel and their caregivers.

Building D is designated as a medical and isolation area, featuring a standard family medical room equipped with an independent ventilation system, providing conditions for complete isolation and independent living.

Strategic reserves: A large-scale, temperature- and humidity-controlled underground storage space will be built to stockpile at least 12 months' worth of daily necessities, from rice, flour, cooking oil, and water to household goods.

Clothing: Stock up on enough high-quality everyday clothes, loungewear, and cosplay costumes and props that can handle various scenarios and also have entertainment value. Supplies: Skincare products, cosmetics, medical and hygiene products, even sanitary napkins were considered by Chen Mo.

Entertainment: Establish a large-scale digital audio-visual library (movies, TV series, documentaries, music), and store books, board games, video games, musical instruments, and painting materials.

The project will install a rooftop solar array, equipped with large-scale energy storage devices and a high-power silent generator as a backup power source, and will also assume multiple independent satellite networks and communication channels to ensure smooth communication with the outside world.

Establish systems for security duty shifts, hygiene, daily exercise, and psychological counseling to maintain internal order and a positive and harmonious atmosphere.

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Chen Mo checked again and found no problems. He then prepared to proceed with the execution phase.

He originally planned to acquire the usage rights of a small island in the fourth province of Northeast China under the guise of group investment, but after much consideration, he decided against it.

Although it is located within the Emperor's residence, the geographical location is still too dangerous, and there are safety hazards in the event of extreme weather such as typhoons.

If you want to stay in Sanya for a while, Sun Ziwei has invested in a five-star hotel there, which can serve as a base.

This guy had strictly followed his advice and precisely invested the surplus funds from the other side into real estate.

Before 2015, he had bought almost all the promising properties both domestically and internationally.

Until the end of last year, after reviewing the Evergrande report compiled by Tianjige, Sun Ziwei keenly sensed the risks and began to sell off these assets one after another without being reminded by him.

According to Chen Mo's estimate, this real estate investment brought Sun Ziwei at least a five-fold return.

That's good too, so he can bring his family and "go to Sanya to escape the cold in winter and return to Beijing to escape the heat in spring."

Therefore, all things considered, the capital city, his stronghold where he has established many businesses, is still the safest place.

Ultimately, he chose Beijing, where he had been operating for many years, as his base, and Ziyu Villa was undoubtedly the best choice.

When conceiving this plan, Chen Mo even went to Qidian to read a few post-apocalyptic novels for inspiration, but he couldn't continue reading after only reading the beginning.

The protagonist possesses a system space that can hold the resources of an entire city, yet never considers issues of classification, management, or shelf life.

Secondly, it's detached from reality, seemingly ignoring issues like hygiene, excretion, disease, and psychological well-being. Even though it's set in a post-apocalyptic world where life-or-death situations are commonplace, the female characters always appear with exquisite makeup and graceful movements; even their battle-damaged clothing is alluring.
"Damn it, this is so unreliable, it's not even as good as Qidian." Chen Mo shook his head.

His previous pandemic response was a matter of social responsibility as an entrepreneur, but now he also needs to consider his own family and create a true haven for the people he cherishes.

That evening, he sent a message in a family WeChat group called "A Family of Love and Peace".

"Tomorrow night at 8 PM, Ziyu Manor, family meeting. Except for Sister Fuzhen who will be participating via video, everyone else must attend. Latecomers will be spanked! [Laughing emoji]"

The group chat was immediately flooded with all sorts of funny emojis.

The following evening, Jing Tian, ​​who had just attended an event hosted by Beyond Pictures, entered the room at the appointed time.

Even though they were an "old married couple," her understated outfit after taking off her coat and the "ingenious touch" on her chest still caught Chen Mo's eye.

He strictly controls attendance at home, so naturally he had to give her a little punishment.

Once all the women had arrived, Chen Mo announced the base camp renovation plan.

This suggestion, which resembled a reclusive lifestyle, immediately drew incomprehension and protests—everyone had their own careers to attend to.

Yifei said she was unavailable recently, Qi Mengmeng said she didn't have time off, and Lin Chiling said she lived far away.
Chen Mo was prepared. Although he couldn't reveal the truth, he had an irrefutable reason.

"I can't give you all a grand wedding, but I can have children with you all—not many, but at least one for each of you."

One sentence made all the women blush, and they had no further objections.

Chen Mo then assigned tasks in detail, ensuring everyone participated and contributed to the family.

"I'll be taking a break for a while. Starting next week, I'll take you all out for street canvassing, but to avoid any disruption, I can only take one person each day. As for the order—"

Chen Mo took out the divination box he had prepared beforehand. "Let's draw lots!"

In no time, the results were in. Chen Mo looked at the joyful and expectant expressions on the women's faces and couldn't tell whether it was because of the baby or the shopping trip in a couple of days.

That night, we slept together under the same quilt, letting the tides rise and fall as they pleased.
July 3, Ziyu Mountain Villa.

Chen Mo pointed to two rows of vacant villas a hundred meters away from his house and said to the person in charge of the resort, "I want these two rows."

"Mr. Mo, aren't you going to ask about the price? These two buildings would cost over a hundred million at the current market price."

"Money is no problem," Chen Mo waved his hand. "You wouldn't dare rip me off, would you?"

"Don't dare."

"You can negotiate the price with the owner. What I need is speed. If it's done within 3 days, I'll give you a 5% commission; if it's done within a week, I'll give you a 3% commission; if it takes more than half a month, the transaction will be cancelled."

"understand!"

"By the way, can I build a wall around my house?"

"Well, Mr. Mo, you're putting me in a difficult position."

"Oh? Is that not allowed?"

The person in charge looked troubled, saying, "In principle, it doesn't comply with the resort's regulations."

“I can add money”

"Well, actually it's not impossible."

On July 4, Chen Mo arrived at the Beyond Science and Technology Park to hand over his work to Lu Qi and Tianji Pavilion, informing them that he would be taking a month-long break and issuing a gag order to keep it confidential.

He then summoned the person in charge of Bi'an Real Estate and handed over the construction project of Ziyu Mountain Villa to him.

The entire project isn't large, only in the tens of millions, which is just a 'small job' for Bi'an Real Estate.

In fact, the Beyond Group also has its own real estate company, but it is not open to the public and mainly only undertakes business within the group.

For example, the construction projects of domestic and foreign branches and the Future Science Island will certainly not be undertaken alone, but in conjunction with multiple companies.

However, one task is handled independently: the hundreds of Hope Primary Schools that have been built with their assistance over the years.

This is what makes the charity work on the other side unique – it never relies on others.

For example, charitable foundations, digital societies, etc., as for the reasons behind them, those who know, know.

On July 6, good news came from Ziyu Villa: the owners of two villas agreed to sell.

The renovation project officially started on July 7.

On July 8th, a convoy of cars drove out of Ziyu Villa—a black Rolls-Royce leading the way, followed by three vans—and sped towards the city center.
(End of this chapter)