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Chapter 130: Is there a personal grudge?

Chapter 130: Is there a personal grudge?
While the tailwind is wreaking havoc in the capital market.

Late night EST.

State Senator Best Whiteman's private residence.

Andrew, CEO of Daotong, visited late at night.

To his surprise, this was not a private meeting.

There were already two drone practitioners like him sitting in the reception room.

And he knew both of them.

A man named Chandler from Sikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, represents the interests of military drones.

The other is from Ziplet Technologies, named McGruder, who represents the interests of industrial drones.

Andrew himself represents the interests of consumer-grade small drones.

"Relax, Andrew. In a sense, we are all comrades on the same front."

As the host, Whiteman brought a glass of red wine.

Andrew took the wine glass and finally understood.

It turns out that this is a two-way investment.

As a startup company, ARD has been looking for politicians across the United States to invest in the company since its inception.

Finally they chose Best Whiteman.

Although this young and energetic state legislator has not achieved much, he has a good personal relationship with the next candidate.

The media believes he will be the running mate 99 percent of the time.

This means he has the potential to become second-in-command.

While ARD chose Whiteman, Whiteman was also seeking support from the technology industry.

Silicon Valley has always been his opponent's stronghold, and he cannot touch it.

But there are many start-ups in the emerging industry of drones, and most of them have not made clear statements.

So he chose the drone industry.

He raised proposals on the drone industry time and again, safeguarding the interests of the three companies present.

So now.

The four of them formed a solid alliance.

Since the end of the Pearl River Air Show.

The discussion about drones is getting more and more heated.

Leaving aside the Internet, even politicians spread the word by word of mouth.

That's why Badman facilitated this meeting.

“Andrew, you went to the scene in person, what do you think?”

“Very impressive.”

"What exactly do you mean? Morning Shield Technology? The Three-Body Project?"

Whiteman has seen these words frequently recently.

At first he thought it was just internet hype.

But when more and more media got involved, he had to take it seriously.

He was not able to analyze the details of the plan at a technical level, so he could only rely on insiders like Andrew.

But at the moment.

Andrew shook his head.

"When I said I was impressed, I meant the others. I felt that Morning Shield Technology was not up to par."

"How to say?"

"The plan they came up with is unrealistic and beyond their current industrial standards. It is absolutely impossible to achieve."

Andrew only heard that the Tri-Body Project would use domestically produced turbofan engines.

This plan was sentenced to death.

So he didn't listen carefully to the following content.

“If a similar plan was released by a state-owned enterprise or a military research institute, I think there would be a slight possibility.”

"Morning Shield Technology... I admit that their technology is excellent."

“But it will take at least ten to twenty years to reach that level.”

After hearing Andrew's description, Whiteman looked back at the other two.

They didn't speak though.

But everyone nodded to a certain extent.

then.

Whiteman was a little relieved: "So what do you mean by impressed?"

“The integrity of the industrial system.”

Andrew blurted out.

"My biggest feeling at this air show is that the gap between military enterprises and private enterprises is narrowing infinitely."

“Especially in the drone industry.”

"In the past, the technology of military enterprises was at least one or two generations ahead of that of private enterprises, more than ten years."

"But now, I am not sure how big the gap is."

Recalling what I saw and heard at the air show.

Andrew just felt incredible.

Any unknown small company can come up with a solution for large fixed-wing drones.

As for rotorcraft drones, they are everywhere.

Leading companies have already begun to focus on more intrinsic performance such as sensing and power.

The gap has been widened infinitely.

McGruder heard this and nodded in agreement.

"In the current market, it is difficult for anyone engaged in the drone industry to avoid the Rabbit industry chain."

“Although there are strict bans in the country that prohibit us from using rabbit parts.”

“But who can get around it?”

“Even if the firmware can be circumvented, the technology cannot circumvent it.”

Chandler suddenly looked up at Andrew and said, "Just like ARD, they have been suing DJI and Morning Shield for intellectual property infringement."

“But Andrew, tell the truth.”

“Who copied whom?”

Andrew remained silent, which was also an answer to the question.

But anyone who works in this field knows this.

The so-called infringement is just an excuse to embarrass people when filing a lawsuit.

We really need to pull the plane out and disassemble it.

ARD's machines do not have any technology or firmware that is self-developed.

Seeing that the topic was getting a little off track and the war was being directed at their own people, Whiteman immediately spoke out to correct them.

“So what do I need to worry about? The technology or the market?”

Chandler blurts out: "War."

"I don't know."

Chandler, who comes from Lockheed Martin, naturally looks at the issue from the perspective of an arms dealer.

"Over the past five years, all battlefields have proven one point - drones are the mainstream of modern warfare."

"A Merkava that costs millions of dollars can be destroyed by a drone that costs only tens of dollars."

"Similar situations have happened countless times before our eyes."

"But! These are just examples of countries that are struggling to make it through."

“Just imagine, what if it was them?”

That’s all I have to say.

The image in Whiteman's mind sent a chill down his spine.

It’s exciting to think about.

Once a war breaks out, countless civilian factories will be converted to military use.

Don't say anything else.

Just a few market leaders can be converted into planetary motherships on the spot.

Drones will become as common as hand grenades.

While Whiteman was thinking, Andrew spoke again.

"Take Chendun Technology for example."

"Although the Three-Body Project is more like a scam."

“But their design and industrial capabilities should not be underestimated.”

“Although they keep saying they are a private company, I’m sure the Honourable Member knows that.”

"Rabbit has two aircraft that are closely related to them."

Whiteman nodded. "Besides that, the latest news is that they have reached a foreign trade agreement with the dog tycoon and are preparing to export one of their aircraft."

Chandler: "This is not as simple as just touching our cake and eating it."

indeed.

This is shit on their heads.

Today I dare to set my sights on oil.

I will dare to target the US dollar tomorrow.

Whiteman thought deeply for a while, but felt helpless.

"All sanctions have been implemented, but they have no effect."

McGruder, who spoke the least, suddenly raised his head.

Compared with the other two, he doesn't care about those vague confrontation theories at all.

He only cares about his own interests.

The situation before him is that Chendun Technology is far ahead in the industrial field.

There are many technologies that he has always dreamed of, but he cannot get them.

Therefore, he tactfully suggested: "Since sanctions are not working, why don't we try another approach?"

"For example?" Everyone raised their heads.

“Use capital to disintegrate them.”

Having said this, Whiteman's eyes were meaningful.

"I'm afraid this isn't a suggestion. I heard that you seem to have already started in the capital market."

Seeing that he could no longer hide the truth, McGruder told the truth: "Morning Shield is a private company. We can't take equity."

“But his strategic partner, Shunfeng, is not a monolithic entity.”

“I bought some of their stock.”

“But it is almost impossible to control such a listed company through the secondary market…”

Speaking of it.

Whiteman frowned in thought.

Using capital to invade Shunfeng is a good idea.

"Go on."

"If we can gain a say in Shunfeng's board of directors, it should have some impact on Morning Shield."

"You know, Shunfeng is also an excellent company. Even if it fails, we will get returns in the form of equity."

“Although the cost is a bit high, it is definitely worth it.”

McGruder said, looking at the two people beside him.

Especially Chandler from Loma.

He had seen this opportunity a long time ago.

But to gain a certain degree of control, capital is a big problem.

He can't come up with that much money by himself.

If he could, he would have done it himself.

After a while.

Chandler nodded: "I think it is feasible. I can go back and connect with others to see their attitudes."

There was nothing Andrew could do to help with capital.

We can only offer suggestions on methods.

Appear useful.

He said: "Shunfeng is essentially a family business, so agents must find people close to them."

"The good news is that I heard that the family of Shunfeng's actual controller is in a sensitive period of power transfer."

“There should be an opportunity.”

Watching the three of them gradually reach a consensus.

Whiteman naturally had no reason to object.

He is willing to provide help in Congress and take the lead in establishing a consortium to dismantle Shunfeng’s capital…

Two-thirty in the morning.

Andrew walked out of Whiteman's estate and returned to his car.

After the car drove ten kilometers.

He pulled out a rarely used cell phone from the glove compartment of his car.

There is only one app on the phone.

And it is not a publicly released app, but a program he specially asked someone to write for instant messaging.

There is only one contact in the program.

He condensed all his experiences of the meeting into a short essay of 100 words in Chinese and sent it to the contact.

……

Qianjiang.

Morning Shield Technology.

Chen Chen's cell phone suddenly rang, and he waved to Cao Zihua who came to report on his work.

"You guys go out for a while, I'll take a call."

Cao Zihua poked his head in with a sly look: "Why do you have to betray others?"

"I'm not carrying anyone, I'm carrying you."

"..."

Chen Chen took out his cell phone again only after Cao Zihua left.

Zhou Xu's tone on the phone was very excited.

"Boss, I saw the plan you released at the air show. Wow, it's really awesome."

"Do you believe it?"

"I don't believe it."

Chen Chen looked at the phone with a dark face.

If you don't believe it, just keep blowing it.

Nothing more to say, right?

"What about the Eagle Sauce? How is the response to the Three-Body Project?"

When it comes to this.

Zhou Xu felt excited.

"It's all going crazy on the internet. Everyone is exaggerating."

"What about the upper floors?"

"The upper echelons are relatively rational and think it may go beyond the current level."

Chen Chen nodded.

The effect was actually as expected.

This is the essence of the task assigned by the superiors, which creates pressure from public opinion.

As long as there is enough discussion on the Internet, it doesn’t matter whether the higher-ups believe it or not.

Think of this.

Chen Chen changed the subject and focused on Zhou Xu himself: "How are you? Are you doing well over there?"

"It goes well, thief Gouba, it goes well."

“We have invested in a state legislator.”

"This guy is going to have a bad election. There's a chance he'll become the second in command..."

Chen Chen sat in the chair, listening to Zhou Xu's chatter, and couldn't help laughing.

Zhou Xu is not very good at high technology, but he is very good at socializing.

He has his own way of building relationships.

At the beginning, he just gave Zhou Xu a suggestion, asking him to find a backer for Daotong.

Unexpectedly.

People really found a big one.

And you can hear it.

Zhou Xu was also getting anxious.

Logically speaking, successfully penetrating the mainland market and gaining a foothold here would be considered a big achievement.

If this happened in China, he would have been showing off a long time ago.

But due to the special nature of his job, he cannot tell others about these achievements.

I can only talk to the boss.

Chen Chen expressed his recognition for Zhou Xu's achievements one by one.

Especially the CEO, Chen Chen likes him very much.

"The guy named Andrew is a good choice. I met him once at the air show. He is a capable person."

"Yeah, I think so too. Speaking of him, I almost forgot to talk about the main thing..."

It took Zhou Xu five minutes.

He relayed to Chen Chen exactly what Andrew had reported to him.

And repeatedly reminded.

"Anyway, they are definitely going to attack Shunfeng, so you must warn the young lady boss."

"Who?"

"Boss Wei!"

Little boss lady...

Chen Chen pursed his lips.

I thought to myself, even though you are already in America, you still don’t forget to spread rumors, right?

He wanted to explain.

But when he saw another incoming call, he said a few perfunctory words and answered Zhang Mingrui's call.

"Hello, Deputy Director Zhang, any instructions?"

"Hey, don't call me by my title. It disgusts me, doesn't it? I'm calling you to give you a heads up."

"What happened?"

"The confidentiality front has yielded results. It is said that the Eagle Sauce is preparing to take action against Shunfeng. I think you have a close relationship with Chief Wei, so go and alert him."

Chen Chen heard this.

I couldn't help but feel curious.

According to Zhou Xu.

Andrew obtained the information by chatting with the congressman at his private residence.

Just a moment has passed.

Did Zhang Mingrui know it immediately?
So he asked tentatively: "Is it an official decision or what?"

"No, it's just a secret meeting between some politicians and drone capital at the moment, but it will be implemented soon."

"Secret meeting... Our hands on the front line of secrecy are too long, aren't they aware of the secret meeting?"

"Don't worry about that. Also, I want to ask you, do you have any personal grudges with the people from ARD?"

Chen Chen couldn't help but want to laugh: "No~"

"That's strange. Why are these bastards so persistent in biting you?"

"Don't make it."