Under such generous subsidies, many companies began exploiting this loophole, pretending to manufacture new energy vehicles while actually swindling government subsidies. Consequently, numerous companies were shut down due to subsidy fraud, and those who fancied themselves clever leaders, trying to fleece the government, ended up behind bars.

As for Gu Bai's Black Swan Group, they had never ventured into the new energy sector. Now, suddenly announcing their intention to start manufacturing new energy vehicles inevitably prompted everyone to think along those lines.

"Brother Zhun, if you think about me like that, you're really wronging me. I genuinely plan to manufacture new energy vehicles."

Seeing Gu Bai's expression, Li Zhun grew somewhat skeptical.

In his impression, Gu Bai was definitely not someone shortsighted, so he continued to ask, "Why did you suddenly decide to make new energy vehicles? Isn't that too big a leap for your industry?"

Gu Bai smiled mysteriously without answering.

Since Gu Bai had this plan, he naturally had his reasons and enjoyed advantages that no one else in the world possessed.

Among 10 ultra-high intelligence robots, Gu Bai selected 4 for combat type bodyguard robots, 3 for intellectual business robots, and 3 for intellectual research robots.

And these three intellectual research robots were Gu Bai's confidence.

It's no exaggeration to say that these robots' expertise wouldn't be lesser than any top-tier researcher in the world by a significant margin, and what's more terrifying, they are versatile.

In other words, from top-notch military industry like aircraft and missiles to civilian chemical products like cosmetics, they could handle them all. Ever since the system awarded these robots to Gu Bai, he has left them neglected. If world-class research institutes knew about it, they would probably devour him alive.

So, why did Gu Bai decide to activate them and begin venturing into new energy vehicle manufacturing at this time? There are two main reasons.

The first reason is that the time has come. Black Swan Group has its massive wings, unafraid of others targeting them. If Gu Bai had made such a choice initially, this piece of meat might have been snatched by bigwigs before he got a bite. Now, it's different. Apart from the deep background bestowed by the system, no one could chew off a piece of meat from Gu Bai with Elder Xun and Elder Tu standing as two mountains there.

As for the second point, it's simply because the benefits are too enticing for Gu Bai to resist.

The simplest data can show this directly: BYD, the future domestic new energy vehicle giant, was valued at just over 40 billion in 2012. However, by 2021, its market cap soared to a peak of 800 billion, and the fervor remained high. The market's calls for BYD to break through the trillion-yuan mark came wave after wave, even drawing attention from "Stock God" Buffett on Wall Street, who heavily invested in nearly 10% of BYD's shares.

If you think BYD is too outrageous?

Let's talk about something even more outrageous.

The top giant in the new energy vehicle industry from the Beautiful Country, Tesla!

Tesla's market cap once broke through 400 billion USD, which is 2.5 trillion RMB. How outrageous is this valuation? It's almost equivalent to two Toyotas' market value or nearly ten BMWs', just about 2 trillion less than Asia's most valuable company, Tencent. Yet, as an internet company, Tencent's high market cap is publicly acknowledged, with massive monetary absorption capabilities and substantial annual revenues.

But Tesla? It's just a money-losing entity.

When compared to these two, Gu Bai's stirring heart couldn't be calmed down. With research robots and massive funds provided by the system, Gu Bai finding success is really that simple.

Although new energy sounds high-tech, when simplified, it only involves three major technical points.

Motor, battery, electric control.

Gu Bai believes the research robots can surpass the highest current achievements on these points. If that day comes, Gu Bai's new energy empire could completely surpass Tesla's.

Additionally, it would surely become the fourth company to break through the trillion USD market cap after Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon.

Li Zhun, seeing that Gu Bai didn't want to elaborate, didn't press further.

"As long as you've got a plan in mind."

Then he continued, "But so far, you're the one questioning me. I still don't know what brought you to Jinling?"

Gu Bai picked up another bite, eating while casually saying, "Chasing girls."

"Oh really? I remember that Eldest Young Master Gu's girl group cultivation program is currently airing. I watched a bit of it; 111 girl group trainees, all of them goddesses. Can't any of those 111 beauties make you stay in Kyoto?

I'm genuinely curious about the girl who made you come all the way to Jinling."

Faced with Li Zhun's teasing, Gu Bai rolled his eyes and said, "You know her."

"I know her? There's no big star appearing in Jinling lately."

"The former volunteer teacher in Xuyong County, Yan Shen."

Upon mentioning Yan Shen, Li Zhun immediately recalled her, as anyone with Yan Shen's beauty would definitely leave a profound impression at first glance.

"Damn? It's her?"

Gu Bai chewed his food and nodded.

"Indeed, probably only someone with her looks could make Eldest Young Master Gu travel from Kyoto to Jinling. So, is Eldest Young Master Gu planning to turn into a simp and pursue his goddess?"

Gu Bai chuckled lightly and then placed his chopsticks onto the chopstick rest, saying, "Whether or not I'm a simp isn't up to me to say; you should ask those I know in Shanghai."

Hearing Gu Bai's words, Li Zhun exchanged a glance with him, and both started laughing.

For people like them, women quickly line up to throw themselves at them, and the word "simp" would never apply to them—except for Principal Wang after meeting Sun Yin Ning.

"What's she doing in Jinling?"

"A student at Jinling Art College, but tomorrow she's appearing on a program called 'Talent Stage.' I've asked Shangri-La to get me a few tickets. I plan to go support her."

"'Talent Stage'?"

"Why?"

"If you want to go, 'Talent Stage' is no problem. Why bother with Shangri-La to get tickets?"

Perplexed by Li Zhun's words, Gu Bai asked, "What, does 'Talent Stage' have something to do with you?"

"It does, actually. The sponsor of 'Talent Stage' is a subsidiary company of our group, so I'm technically their sugar daddy. Forget a few tickets, if you have any special skill you'd like to perform, I could even arrange for you to go on stage."

"I'll pass, but since you have that connection, get me a seat."

"Sure thing, I happen to be free tomorrow, so I'll go with you to check it out. Plus, I want to see how you're going to ruin yet another beautiful bloom."

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