CHAPTER 1198: CHAPTER 168 THE PILGRIM’S SOUL (FINAL CHAPTER)_2

And Mr. Cheng’s expectation for Faraday Future is that, in the process of the Chinese auto industry chain fully going overseas to seize the market, it occupies the ecological niche that traditional car companies in Europe and America can’t beat Tesla.

Incubate in China, rely on the identity of an American enterprise in the global market, and fight the tide of Chinese automobiles going overseas alongside Tesla—wait for the opportunity to surpass Tesla, or consume it.

When Mr. Cheng initially pitched his plan to Sandi and Giorgio, he emphasized snatching strategic positions within the industry, which was based on this starting point.

It can be said that as long as Mr. Cheng’s influence remains, this planned vision has a high degree of feasibility.

"Hahaha, Lisa, what Chinese phrases can you speak?"

Little Zhao asked with a smile. Among Mr. Cheng’s circle, she had a better relationship with Lisa and had virtual spats with Mi’er over short video platforms.

The blonde woman sat up straight, tightened her face, and said.

"Faraday Future is currently in a catching-up phase. Can you accept 9.9.7?"

Eris couldn’t understand Chinese, but he noticed Zhao Hongjin’s expression was hard to restrain.

"Your 9.9.7?" Little Zhao’s eyes widened roundly.

Lisa explained with a smile.

"No, this is a special reverse test. If they can accept 9.9.7, I will be more cautious in assessing their abilities.

If someone is competitive enough, they shouldn’t have to sacrifice their life for a job, right?"

Zhao Hongjin was amazed and asked.

"I guess, this is a trick he taught you, isn’t it?"

"Haha, Zhao, you know this is a difficult question for me to answer."

Zhao Hongjin laughed as well. Mr. Cheng is indeed meticulous, yet she suddenly remembered something.

"I remember, Lao Jia once made a bet with Rocket Ma on a show, saying that by the end of the year there would be mass-produced cars. According to your production timetable, wouldn’t he lose that bet?"

At the time of the bet, Rocket Ma’s disdain was basically written on his face, and the entire internet mostly mocked Lao Jia.

"Failure itself is also part of the topic, having a topic is better than being unheard."

This is where Mr. Cheng excels in using Lao Jia.

Does Lao Jia have big problems? A ton of them.

But he’s too famous.

Globally, at least a dozen car companies go bankrupt every year, dying silently.

Compared to a quiet demise, using Lao Jia, leveraging Faraday Future, can help Mr. Cheng’s car company make a noisy entrance on the stage.

The benefits far outweigh the negative costs!

"Is another wave of hype needed?" Zhao Hongjin understands Mr. Cheng too well.

Mr. Cheng comes from a sales background and deeply understands the importance of marketing for a brand.

A CEO with a sales background is often suitable for expansion, and a finance background is often suitable for maintaining.

What about a tech-background CEO?

A tech-background CEO is often suitable for taking the fall—they can’t outfight people.

"Yes, preparations are already underway. There will be a wave of ’smashing cars to show determination’.

"Smashing cars to show determination?"

Eris didn’t understand the term, but Zhao Hongjin already understood it.

This move from Mr. Cheng is a tribute (plagiarism) to Luo Taijun.

A tribute isn’t shameful; what’s useful is enough.

"Smash an iterative test car, and say it’s to pursue a better product and better serve customers, so no immature products are allowed in mass production, stir up some buzz."

"Lisa, everything seems to be going well. Do you have any problems that still require finding me?" Zhao Hongjin asked.

The blonde woman picked up her bag, took out a letter, and silently handed it to Zhao Hongjin.

"You can take a look. Chan put in a lot of effort to get this letter to you."

Eris didn’t speak; he only then knew that the letter he gave to Lisa also contained another letter.

Under the all-pervasive surveillance of the American special services department, Mr. Cheng had to resort to such primitive methods to send messages.

It’s hellish!

On this basis, buying satellites for information security seems quite reasonable too.

Zhao Hongjin was a bit surprised as she opened the letter and quickly read it.

Eris felt a bit uneasy, took a sip of tea from his cup, found it unpleasant, and put it back.

This trip to Hua Country to run errands for Mr. Cheng put him under a lot of pressure.

"Alright, I understand, but I’m not sure things will go smoothly."

Zhao Hongjin put down the letter and looked at Lisa.

"The issue with Shanhaiguan is not just about obtaining certain qualifications; our main business is short video MCN, relying on Hua Country’s Jump Video, which is TikTok’s Hua Country version.

Now, Jump Video has begun secretly manipulating the traffic of Shanhaiguan’s influencers. I’ve communicated with them, but they don’t admit to it.

Chan told me to wait, not to rush, but now it seems he’s only concerned with shopping platform matters and seems to have given up on the MCN business focus."

After Family Good Items changed hands, Mr. Cheng took over their technical team and online platform, reorganizing it into Shanhaiguan’s overseas shopping platform. Zhao Hongjin actually had many complaints.

Mr. Cheng exploited her dislike for Family Good Items, ruining and consuming this company in less-than-elegant ways.

Now, Mr. Cheng’s management of Shanhaiguan also shows the style of abandoning the old for the new.

Lisa nodded and said.

"The Jump Video issue can be solved through connections in America. They have American capital behind them. Chan is probably just waiting for the right opportunity.

Zhao, you can actually look further. The future upper limit of the overseas e-commerce industry in Hua Country is greater than that of the MCN business."

Zhao Hongjin’s gaze narrowed; she was not entirely sure what Lisa meant.