Chapter 981 The Company Seems to Be in Trouble A tall skyscraper stood in the middle of Shanghais CBD.This was Teslas headquarters in China. It was Teslas second construction investment in China, behind the super factory.The building overlooked the western Pacific Ocean, like it was a lighthouse, guiding businessmen toward the international market

Of course, there were many other lighthouses.

Ever since clean energy appeared in Asia, more and more international capital had begun flowing here, trying to take advantage of the energy revolution.

The top floor of the building, inside the boardroom.

Teslas China General Manager, Bobby, was meeting with an important client from Boston David Lawrence.

In the United States, Lawrence was a common surname, but the Lawrence surname in Boston had an extraordinary meaning.

The Lawrence family was involved in the financial industry, and the name was frequently mentioned together with their friends, Lowell and Adams.

When North America was still a small colony, these people were the first ones to get rich. They invested in the banking industry and relied on these financial institutions to indirectly give them control over the heavy industrial chain.

After the two industrial revolutions, they were unsatisfied and entered a political alliance with the Kennedy family.

And this gave birth to the Boston Financial Group.

After relying on military arms orders during the Vietnam war, the unbreakable alliance gradually collapsed.

After that, the Boston Financial Group disappeared from peoples minds.

However, two centuries of heritage and wealth didnt just disappear out of thin air.

Even though they rarely appeared in the eyes of the public, they influenced the world in secret ways

Bobby stood by the floor-to-ceiling windows in the conference room, looking at the neon street lights. Bobby smiled and spoke to the man standing next to him.

As you can see, we are facing the most prosperous land in the west pacific. Do you see that river? More than half of Chinas wealth flows through that river.

Bobby tried to do his best to please this important guest.

Teslas expansion in Shanghai and the Yangtze River Delta city group required capital. Even though Chinese banks were happy to lend them money, the interest wasnt cheap.

Therefore, the best option for Tesla was to receive financing from outside the country.

If the Boston Financial Group was interested and invested in EVgo, there was no doubt that EVgos expansion in China would go smoothly.

Even though these financial giants were often ruthless, they would never turn down an opportunity to make free money together

This is a beautiful city, much better than Boston.

Lawrence smiled faintly. He didnt speak like a clueless tourist; instead, he spoke like a wise businessman who was aware of the value of goods standing in front of him.

Bobby glanced at Lawrences face and spoke.

Endless energy. We used to think it was just a fantasy, but someone really did it.

Ive worked here for four years, and Ive watched this place move forward one step at a time. Even the Americans cant believe that the Chinese are growing vegetables in skyscrapers, building maglev trains, and still remain profitable.

Growing vegetables in skyscrapers? Lawrence asked with curiosity.

Someone is doing that. Apparently, its called three-dimensional agriculture You know, Asia goes crazy over fresh, natural food. They dont care if its expensive. Bobby cleared his throat and said, What Im saying is, dont you think its a waste theyre using their resources this way!

Yeah Lawrence nodded. He looked at the night scene as he said, Talk about your project, maybe itll interest me.

Bobby smiled and spoke.

Of course.

Bobby was about to talk about the plan to Lawrence when a middle-aged man in a suit suddenly knocked on the meeting room door and walked in.

Lawrence looked at his assistant and frowned.

Is something wrong, Mr. Jonard?

Im sorry to interrupt your meeting, but I have something important for you.

Lawrence glanced at Bobby and smiled.

Is it related to this gentleman beside me?

Jonard nodded seriously and handed Lawrence a stack of documents.

Lawrence said, Oh, it is?

Lawrence took over the documents from his assistant and looked apologetically at Bobby.

A million thoughts began to race through Bobbys mind.

Even though he wasnt happy, he didnt dare to offend Lawrence. Thus, he could only stand there and watch Lawrence read the documents.

Time quickly passed by.

Lawrence was almost done with the documents.

Bobby was getting impatient when Lawrence frowned. Bobby instantly began to feel nervous.

It seems like your company is in a bit of trouble.

Bobby looked at Lawrence and spoke.

What?

A Chinese company seems to pose a threat to your core business model. Lawrence smiled and said, It seems like youre at a disadvantage here.

Disadvantage?!

Youre talking about Beep Beep Charging? Bobby smiled and said, No offense, but this is not the case at all. Weve already signed with five major car companies, they

I know about the cooperation agreements with the car companies. Also, dont doubt my guys abilities. Lawrence ripped off two pages from one of the documents and handed it to Bobby. He said, Since youre being so honest with me, Ill show you something Usually, we charge half a million dollars per page.

After Bobby took the pages from Lawrence, he began to impatiently read the contents. Bobby wanted to know why Lawrence had changed his mind about financing EVgo.

However, the moment his eyes landed on the page, his heart skipped a beat!

That as*hole! Bobby clenched his fist and said, Theyre violating free trade laws! This is illegal!

Bobby noticed that Lawrence was looking at him, so he tried to calm down and forced a smile on his face.

Lawrence, I hope this doesnt affect our cooperation. If we sue them, the judge will be on our side

Really? The judge will be on your side? Lawrence shrugged and said, Of course, I dont want this to affect our cooperation

Bobby smiled and extended his right hand. Then I wish us a happy cooperation. I know a good restaurant nearby, should we

But I have to think about it, weigh the risks and benefits Lawrence looked at his watch and said, As for dinner, Im going to pass. I have another important meeting

After that, he gave the documents back to Jonard and nodded.

Jonard stepped forward and opened the door.

I hope to hear good news from you the next time we meet, Lawrence said as he began walking out of the door. See you later.

The conference door closed.

Bobby looked at the closed door in disbelief.

He suddenly turned around and slammed his fist on the conference table.

F*ck!

He could feel his blood pressure rising.

Just like Lawrence had said, they were in trouble