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

Chapter 787 Who is the prey?

LeEco has been plagued by negative news recently, and Sun Hongbin has been paying close attention to it, but he is not too worried. After all, problems that can be solved with money are not really problems.

If we take over LeEco now and become its savior, allowing Jia Yueting to recover, the act of providing timely assistance will only earn him gratitude, which is just one aspect of the reason.

If LeEco truly develops into the company it is today, the returns will be in the trillions. No matter how much you invest now, it will be profitable. That's the second point.

Even if it doesn't develop, Jia Yueting's storytelling ability—he knows that LeEco previously acquired a lot of land, which are all areas that can be used to his advantage—is the third point.

Regardless, this is a win-win-win situation, a deal that guarantees a profit.

Having made up his mind, Sun Hongbin asked the crucial question that followed: "How much do you want R&D to invest?"

Jia Yueting hesitated for a moment, then uttered a familiar number, "150 billion."

Even though he was somewhat prepared, Sun Hongbin was still surprised by the sheer size of LeEco's financial hole. However, the exact extent of LeEco's problems would require a professional team to conduct due diligence. After all, business is business, and he certainly wouldn't be easily fooled by empty promises.

"Although it's not a small amount, it's not too bad for Sunac."

Jia Yueting was overjoyed, clearly sensing from the other party's words that there was a chance. His first reaction was to double the amount and go straight for 300 billion.
Then, reason prevailed and I restrained this impulse. Now is not the time to be greedy, but to secure my gains and get through this difficult period.

"enough."

Jia Yueting solemnly said, "Mr. Sun, one day in the future, you will definitely remember today's decision... forever."

Sun Hongbin nodded slightly, his gaze sharp as he looked at Jia Yueting. "For you, this was also an unforgettable collaboration."

With the overall situation settled, the 150 billion yuan should at least solve LeEco's most pressing problems. This made Jia Yueting unable to hide his excitement, and he clasped his hands in a respectful bow: "Rest assured, Mr. Sun, Yueting will certainly live up to your expectations!"

“Don’t rush to make a statement.” Sun Hongbin raised his hand to interrupt, “150 billion is not a small amount. I need to conduct due diligence, and you need to disclose the details—this is the premise of cooperation.”

Seeing the fish take the bait, Sun Hongbin's eyes flashed with a sharp light. He then took the initiative and told Jia Yueting his story.
"Actually, I understand you very well. From the moment I stepped into the business world with the Liu family, I had no way back but to keep moving forward."

So after I was released from prison, I founded Sunac, and later sold it. I didn't want to sell it, but unfortunately, circumstances forced me to.

Later, I founded Sunac. In recent years, I have been more aggressive. They call me the wolf of real estate. But if I don't become a wolf, am I supposed to become a sheep that gets eaten?

I'm not afraid of being eaten; what I'm afraid of is my dream being eaten.

You have no idea how hard I've suffered all these years. Although I wasn't blindfolded, I've been running at full speed and going all in.

So, I understand what you're saying.

Real estate cannot be the entirety of my ambitions. To realize my ambitions, I must come from more growth-oriented industries, such as resources, healthcare, finance, entertainment, and so on.

Hearing this story, Jia Yueting felt a chill. He had done thorough research on this man's rise to power before making contact, after all, he never fought an unprepared battle.

Sun Hongbin was once recognized as the "crown prince" of Lenovo Group, and his status was similar to that of Li Yinan of Huawei to Ren Zhengfei.

Liu Cixin, then the head of Lenovo, held him in high regard, and the two had a father-son relationship.

However, history often repeats itself, and the fate of corporate "crown princes" is often heartbreaking. Due to certain unforeseen circumstances, Lao Liu personally sent his beloved lieutenant to prison, and after five years behind bars, the two miraculously reconciled.

With Lao Liu's support, Sun Hongbin used 50 yuan as start-up capital to found Sunac, starting with real estate brokerage, thus beginning his business legend.

If Sun Hongbin had continued working at Lenovo, that guy surnamed Yang wouldn't have been involved later. The latter's only work ability was that he was relatively obedient.

After all, although Lao Liu is officially retired, he has neither retired nor taken a break. Instead, he is hiding behind the scenes and ruling from behind the curtain.

This reminded Jia Yueting of LeEco's rise—behind every successful entrepreneur stands a key facilitator.

In this era, starting from scratch is ultimately just a fairy tale. Entrepreneurship is not like the college entrance examination; most of the time, it is still a matter of fair competition.

Even Liu Qiangdong and Lei Jun, who are regarded as entrepreneurial role models, relied on the help of "Jing" and "Jun" to take flight.

For some reason, Jia Yueting thought of that man who made him grit his teeth again. This bastard seemed to be an exception, with no indication that there were any promoters or benefactors from the other side at the beginning of his business. If you really had to count, Lei Jun could only be considered half a benefactor.
The next moment, Jia Yueting's face was full of excitement, as if he had finally found a kindred spirit among the masses. "I understand that you can understand me, so I came to find you."

"Your ecological synergy and LeTV's entertainment platform are exactly what I need, so I will meet with you."

Despite the alarm bells ringing in his mind, Jia Yueting still wore a smile on his face. "What are your conditions, Mr. Sun? Please speak frankly."

Sun Hongbin suddenly changed the subject: "Was the story just now interesting?"

"A story?" Jia Yueting's pupils contracted slightly.

“Just like what you told me at the beginning,” Sun Hongbin said with a meaningful smile.

Jia Yueting's heart skipped a beat. Only now did he truly understand: although the internet and real estate have very different ways of doing things, those who can reach the pinnacle of the business world are all seasoned veterans who are well-versed in the rules.

Chen Mo had the ability to see through LeEco's bottom line, while Sun Hongbin, although he didn't see through LeEco's bottom line, had considered all possible paths.

Could someone surnamed Liu be behind him this time?
"I remember LeEco bought a lot of land before," Sun Hongbin casually remarked, which made Jia Yueting feel uneasy. He felt that some things were out of his control, and he had no choice but to jump into the fire pit even though he knew it was one.

"My story is over. Don't rush. The 150 billion is right here. You can think it over and give me your answer later."

In fact, Jia Yueting's original plan was very clear: if the negotiations succeeded, they would continue; if they failed, he would move overseas.

He knew better than anyone that LeEco's doomed game had only a glimmer of hope if he bet on Faraday Future—just like Musk used the Tesla concept to continuously generate revenue in the capital market, which in turn supported SpaceX's business model.

The same principle applies to LeEco, which is why it chose to build Faraday Future's factory in North America.

With LeEco domestically and Faraday Future internationally, it has both domestic and international strengths, ensuring ample funding.

It's not easy to perform in domestic theaters now. His original plan was to make a quick buck and then shift his focus overseas next year.

But at this moment, after hearing Sun Hongbin's "story," even though he knew it was a trap, he still went without hesitation, because he never misses an opportunity.

"No need to consider!" A flame of ambition ignited in Jia Yueting's eyes. "I choose to cooperate!"

(End of this chapter)