Reborn in 2014: A One-Man Tycoon

The next morning, Meng Chuan habitually opened the news feed in the finance and technology section.

I scrolled through several pages, but didn't see a single statement from Elon Ma about "remaining neutral."

He raised an eyebrow slightly, and the vague unease in his heart suddenly deepened.

Based on Elon Ma's "follow orders" attitude during last night's phone call.

Even if they don't make an immediate statement, they should at least release some information that indicates the direction of the situation.

Just as I was pondering this, a breaking news article in bold popped up on the screen.

The title is very eye-catching:

Space exploration pioneer Elon Musk publicly endorses Trump's election campaign, promising to spend $2 million to help with the campaign and to stand by him throughout.

Click on the video, and you'll see Elon Ma standing next to Trump, holding a microphone and saying he wants to "use space power to help the nation's future."

He mentioned "thank you, Trump, for your vision for the space program" three times.

His eager demeanor was completely different from the cautiousness he displayed on the phone last night.

Meng Chuan's knuckles turned white as he gripped his phone, and he let out a cold laugh.

He wasn't unaware that Elonmar might waver, but he hadn't anticipated that the man would be so eager for quick success.

Trump is definitely just making empty promises to him.

However, Trump is definitely not the most suitable partner.

"Foolish thing."

Meng Chuan muttered a curse under his breath at the empty study.

He knows Trump's methods all too well:

The current lack of "endorsement from tech giants" is why Elon Musk is being used as a brand.

After all, Elon Musk is now a very popular and successful entrepreneur in the United States.

His influence among the younger generation is still quite strong.

This is perhaps the main reason why Trump wants to win him over.

It is foreseeable that once Trump truly secures his position as president...

Who gave Elon Ma the chance to pick the fruit?

Forget about subsidies, just the fact that Elon Musk has some rocket technology that's even remotely related to China will surely give Trump a reason to suppress him.

After all, China has made great strides in both science and technology and military strength in recent years.

It has become the undisputed world number one.

Relations between the two countries have reached an all-time low.

It's already a miracle that they didn't start a fight.

Do you really expect Trump to allow Elon Musk and China to continue their cooperation?

Meng Chuan was almost certain that the future rocket company would definitely become a discarded pawn at Elon Ma's gambling table.

All the technology and money I invested would go down the drain.

Most importantly, Meng Chuan's Mars project will also be hindered.

After a brief surge of anger, Meng Chuan calmed down.

He opened the encrypted contacts and dialed the company's legal director's number:

"Compile the rocket company's equity structure diagram, all previous investment agreements, and board articles of association, and send them to my email in half an hour. Also, notify our people that we will have an online meeting in an hour."

What Elon Ma didn't know was that many of the top executives at the rocket company were Meng Chuan's men.

Meng Chuan would never completely trust a foreigner.

Although Meng Chuan barely interfered with the rocket company, he has gradually infiltrated its operations over the years.

Many senior managers, and even technical staff, have been replaced by members of the Green Gang by Meng Chuan.

And all of these people are considered shareholders.

However, they only received shares without any actual ownership.

It refers to "virtual equity" that companies grant to their employees, especially key personnel, free of charge or at a low price, as an incentive.

These employee-shareholders are entitled to dividends proportionally.

However, they also have a certain degree of decision-making power.

The general counsel paused for a moment, then replied:

"Understood, Mr. Meng. I'll take care of it right away."

After hanging up the phone, Meng Chuan pulled out the shareholding documents.

With a 70% controlling stake, he has enough leverage to influence any decision.

According to the company's articles of association, he has veto power.

With the authority Meng Chuan holds, proposing to change the chairman, modify the company's business direction, or even remove the executive director would be a matter of minutes.

Elon Ma was able to act as the "figurehead" before, but that was only because he was too lazy to do everything himself.

Now that this person is about to ruin his future, Meng Chuan has no need to leave him any room for maneuver.

Soon, an hour later.

Meng Chuan turned on his computer in his study.

More than thirty senior executives on the other side of the ocean were already waiting online.

They still looked completely bewildered.

I don't know why the class leader suddenly called a meeting.

Elon Ma, however, did not appear.

After all, Elon Ma is the chairman on the surface.

Meng Chuan remained expressionless and cut straight to the point, displaying a screenshot of a news article showing Elon Musk publicly supporting Trump on the screen:

"Elon Ma's recent public actions have clearly deviated from the company's core principle of 'focusing on aerospace technology and maintaining neutrality'."

"His collaboration with Trump involves lunar resource development, which is completely contrary to the company's current strategy of focusing on the Mars program, and may even affect the company's technological security due to political connections."

Meng Chuan paused for a moment, then continued:

"From this moment forward, Elon Ma is relieved of his positions as executive director and CEO. I will temporarily assume the role of chairman and take full control of the company's operations."

"Secondly, all preliminary projects related to the 'lunar base' will be suspended, and all funds and manpower will be redirected to the final testing of the manned Mars rocket."

"Third, establish an independent audit team to examine the company's cash flow over the past six months, with a focus on investigating whether there has been any technology sharing with non-partners."

This major corporate change, which occurred without warning, took everyone by surprise.

After all, many people in the company had been infiltrated by their people.

However, Elon Ma still has a group of die-hard fans in the company.

"Mr. Meng, isn't this a bit too hasty? Elon Ma is, after all, the founder... and it will affect the company's operations..."

One of them spoke cautiously.

Meng Chuan interrupted in a calm but undeniably authoritative tone:

"Even founders have to follow the rules. This is an order. I will issue appointment and dismissal notices and new strategic adjustment documents to you. Execute them!"

Meng Chuan didn't want to explain too much.

As the class leader, Meng Chuan's words naturally carry immense weight.

The meeting quickly ended, with Meng Chuan distributing the documents.

The legal department immediately froze all of Elon Ma's permissions in the company's system.

Everything, from technical databases to financial approvals, was shut down overnight.

In the late afternoon, Elon Musk rushed back to the company from Trump's campaign event, only to be stopped by the receptionist as soon as he entered the office building:

"Mr. Elon Ma, I'm sorry, your access control has been suspended. President Meng just issued a notice that you will no longer hold any position in the company, and your work will be handed over to the new executive team."

Elon Ma's eyes widened in disbelief at what he was hearing.

As the company's chairman, he was ousted without even knowing it.

Although he had experienced similar things before.

But he never expected Meng Chuan to be so fast and so ruthless.

He wasn't even given a chance to explain.

He hurriedly took out his phone to call Meng Chuan, only to find that the number had been blacklisted.

He rushed into his office, where someone was already tidying up files.

The handover team sent by Meng Chuan is systematically checking the documents.

Upon seeing him enter, she simply handed him a copy of the shareholders' meeting resolution.

Elon Ma gripped the resolution paper, his fingertips trembling violently:

"Impossible! On what grounds does he dismiss me?"