Reborn in 2014: A One-Man Tycoon

The future Starlink project is not only a huge commercial opportunity, but it may also become a key variable in national security.

Meng Chuan witnessed firsthand how Starlink played a pivotal role in the military field during the future Russia-Ukraine conflict.

He cannot simply invest in Elon Ma's rocket company while ignoring the potential threats to national security.

After all, with his investment, the rocket company's future development will definitely be faster and better.

Meng Chuan will not allow it to expand uncontrollably and grow wildly.

If one day war spreads to China, Meng Chuan must have control over Starlink.

Otherwise, he would very likely become a sinner in history, a sin he cannot bear.

Therefore, Meng Chuan may choose not to use this right, but he absolutely cannot be without it.

This is his bottom line, and also his patriotism.

As for the series of crazy ideas Meng Chuan put forward, such as space travel, asteroid mining, extrasolar exploration, and even the construction of space cities.

These are all excuses, designed to allay Elon Ma's concerns and to justify his own efforts to secure co-decision-making power with the rocket company.

"Mr. Meng Chuan, yes, I agree. I hope we can become close partners in the future and create a better future for humanity together."

Elon Ma agreed; he was truly moved by Meng Chuan.

He increasingly regarded Meng Chuan as a close friend.

His desire for absolute control stems from his desire to realize his grand and insane ideas in the future.

As for war, Elonma had absolutely no idea about it.

Because that wasn't his original intention.

Because he sees himself as a businessman, not a politician.

At least for now, he is not a politician, nor does he want to become one.

Meng Chuan was even more eccentric than him; he was practically his mentor in life.

If the decision is given to Meng Chuan, Meng Chuan will never obstruct his ideas.

Meng Chuan might even more aggressively encourage him to implement those crazy ideas.

This is enough.

Giving Meng Chuan the decision-making power is completely irrelevant.

After Elon Ma agreed to give Meng Chuan the decision-making power, the subsequent negotiations went much more smoothly.

Meng Chuan acquired a 40% stake in the rocket company, second only to Elon Musk's 45%.

Meng Chuan acquired a 30% stake in Tesla, second only to Elon Musk's 40%.

“Great, I’ll have someone contact you as soon as possible. The money will be in place before the rocket launch.”

Meng Chuan hung up the phone.

Elon Ma was in such a hurry to contact Meng Chuan.

It's because the company only has enough funds for this final test launch.

If he fails, he won't have the money to try again.

Therefore, he was eager to get the money before the test firing.

That way he can be completely free of worries.

What he feared most was that this attempt would also fail, and Meng Chuan would change his mind and not invest.

Then all his efforts would have been in vain.

The following evening, while Meng Chuan was studying at the library, he received a call from Ying Die.

"The matter has been taken care of."

Yingdie's voice carried a hint of weariness, yet she couldn't hide her excitement as she reported to Meng Chuan:

"The shell company in the Barman Islands has been renamed Dream Shadow Capital, and I am the sole legal representative. Company 02 has also been fully acquired, and the £100 billion payment has been completed. Fifth Master's people are taking over management and have already begun preparations for delisting and restructuring."

Money makes things easier.

Everything was done in just one day.

"very good."

Meng Chuan nodded in satisfaction:

"How much money is left in Dream Shadow Capital's account?"

£293 million.

Shadow Butterfly paused, then added:

"However, the delisting and restructuring of Company 02 will require the repurchase of its outstanding shares, which is expected to cost £30 billion."

"Okay, thank you for your hard work."

Meng Chuan pondered for a moment, then said:

"Don't come back yet. Fly to the US again and, in the name of Dream Shadow Capital, complete the $50 billion investment in Elonma. This amount will probably require about £30 billion."

Meng Chuan told Ying Die about his investment plan for Elonma.

The investment in Elonma is $50 billion.

Based on the current exchange rate of 1:1.7 between the US dollar and the British pound, it would be approximately 30 billion pounds.

"Okay, you can't leave the school until I get back."

Yingdie agreed without hesitation, but still remembered to give Meng Chuan a word of advice.

"understood."

Meng Chuan said with a hint of helplessness.

This shadow butterfly rarely cared about itself before.

Why am I being even more talkative than my own mother lately?

The call with Yingdie ended.

Meng Chuan put down his book and began to make plans.

Company 02 needs to repurchase the last 5 million shares before it is delisted.

The market price is 20 billion.

However, to complete delisting as quickly as possible, a buyback at a higher price is usually required.

£30 billion is about right.

Then, excluding the $30 billion investment given to Elon Ma.

Meng Chuan also earned a huge sum of £233 billion from the UK stock market this time.

Leaving 30 billion for the operation and development of 02 should be about right.

The remaining £200 billion must be returned to the country as soon as possible through legal channels.

"Shang'an Real Estate, owned by the Shen family, is a good stepping stone."

Meng Chuan pondered.

After all, Dream Shadow Capital still holds 30% of the shares of Shang'an Real Estate.

Using investment as a pretext to "smuggle" the 200 billion yuan back would be a good option.

However, the Shen family has repeatedly tried to kill Meng Chuan, and Meng Chuan cannot let Shang'an Real Estate get away with it so easily.

"Shen Yue, do you want to use me to deal with Shang'an Real Estate so you can reap the benefits?"

Meng Chuan sneered inwardly:

"Unfortunately, I've always been too used to being taken advantage of."

Meng Chuan still vividly remembers the last assassin ambush.

Although he couldn't be sure whether Shen Yue was involved, he had to be on guard.

If Shen Yue really was behind it all, then she won't even get a sip of the soup from Shang'an Real Estate, a company with a market value of hundreds of billions.

However, the question remains: how can we make good use of the Shen family as a springboard, while also hastening their demise?

Meng Chuan still needs to plan this matter carefully.

Three days later, Shadow returned from the United States, bringing with her the equity agreement signed with Elonma Corporation.

"What's next?"

Yingdie asked Meng Chuan.

Meng Chuan smiled slightly, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes:

"Contact Shen An in the name of Dream Shadow Capital and tell him that we want to increase our investment in Shang'an Real Estate. But the premise is that Shang'an Real Estate must win the cooperation with Liu's Group and jointly develop that riverside land in the provincial capital with Liu's Group to create the largest commercial street in the country."

The land in the provincial capital covers tens of thousands of acres.

Once developed, its market value will not be less than 100 billion.

Many real estate developers are vying to contact the Liu Group.

The Shen family would have to spend a huge sum of money to secure the joint development rights.

This is exactly what Meng Chuan wanted.

Yingdie nodded and was about to leave when Meng Chuan suddenly called her back.

"Also, investigate further in secret how much debt Shang'an Real Estate has."