CHAPTER 746: CHAPTER 746

Lin Fan announces car manufacturing!

The news caused a sensation, and people were very excited about it, because in their minds, Mr. Lin is an extraordinary figure, and when someone exceptional announces they will build cars, people are really eager to see the results.

Because of their admiration for Mr. Lin, most opinions are optimistic about Mortal Group’s car manufacturing. Lin Fan single-handedly took Celestial Aviation, which initially had a market value of just a few billion, to 200 billion. Such a capable person wouldn’t do poorly in car manufacturing!

That’s right, most people tend to blindly believe in the strong.

If a famous failure were to announce car manufacturing, it definitely wouldn’t have such a stir, nor would so many people be optimistic about it.

The market’s reaction was the most direct. After Lin Fan announced car manufacturing, Mortal Group’s stock price started rising and has exceeded 210 billion!

Of course, not everyone is optimistic.

The reason lies in the fact that Mortal Group’s car manufacturing is like coming out of nowhere, without any foundation. How is that supposed to work?

This statement isn’t without reason. Mortal Group is actually a very young company, having completed a reverse takeover by acquiring Celestial Aviation, and its main business is aviation. Additionally, Mortal Group only has two subsidiaries, Blue Moon Hand Soap and a chip manufacturing company.

Currently, none of Mortal Group’s businesses are related to cars, so Lin Fan’s sudden involvement in car manufacturing inevitably led some people to be not optimistic.

The most skeptical was Robinson.

Robinson, upon hearing Lin Fan’s announcement about car manufacturing, laughed right on the spot.

"Mr. Lin, I originally thought that as the richest man in Yun City, you’d be quite rational, but your actions are too naive." Robinson laughed heartily.

Lin Fan said, "What’s the matter, your Tesla can manufacture cars, but I can’t?"

Robinson said, "Do you think having some money allows you to manufacture cars? To use a word from your Huaxia, you’re really just an upstart, thinking that money can solve everything!"

Lin Fan said, "What else then?"

Robinson snorted, "So ignorant! Do you know how our Tesla came about? Tesla was founded by Mr. Martin, who was an engineer. Later, the company was acquired by Mr. Maslow, who also made it flourish. Mr. Maslow was also an engineer, and he was programming software at the age of 10. They are geniuses, with impressive academic backgrounds and professional knowledge. Take Bill Gates and Jobs as examples; which of them isn’t a genius in their field! Only geniuses can create great companies. May I ask Mr. Lin, from which university did you graduate, and what was your major?"

Lin Fan said, "I graduated from Yun City University, majoring in liberal arts."

"What?" Robinson almost died laughing, "So you’re a liberal arts graduate? That’s a real knee-slapper! Car manufacturing is for science and engineering majors, what are you, a liberal arts person, sticking your nose into?"

Lin Fan said, "Why can’t a liberal arts major get involved? Even if I don’t know how, I can hire science and engineering majors to work for me, besides, I do understand cars."

Robinson laughed, "Mr. Lin, pardon me, you don’t really think owning two luxury cars and being able to drive means you understand cars, do you?"

Lin Fan said, "Of course not, although I studied liberal arts, I’m very interested in science and engineering, and I have a particular study of vehicles."

"Hahahahaha..."

Robinson laughed so hard he held his belly.

"Sorry, that’s too funny, I don’t usually laugh this hard unless I can’t help it, hahahahahahahahahahahahaha..."

Lin Fan smiled, "Is it that funny?"

Robinson said, "Of course it’s funny, Mr. Lin Fan, you’re a liberal arts person who’s interested in science and engineering and self-studying it? That’s just an amateur! Let professionals handle professional tasks. An amateur like you should really stay out of this, otherwise, it’ll just be a joke! I’ve never heard of an amateur who could take on a professional role! Mr. Maslow is a science and engineering genius, and looking at his entrepreneurial history, it’s all related to his expertise, which is a great testament."

"Mr. Lin, being a liberal arts major, I think you should write novels or become a teacher instead of embarrassing yourself further!"

Robinson’s words gradually became harsh, full of ridicule.

However, his words weren’t entirely unjustified. Indeed, specialties have their own experts, and by normal logic, an amateur genuinely can’t outperform a professional.

Someone self-taught in programming might write small programs, but definitely can’t surpass Bill Gates.

Listening to Robinson, many present nodded in agreement.

"Indeed, Mr. Lin is very capable and adept at making money, but in car manufacturing, he indeed seems amateur!"

"No wonder Robinson is teasing him!"

"Hearing that foreign guy say this, I’m starting to doubt Mr. Lin’s capability in car manufacturing too!"

Hearing these discussions, Robinson felt very triumphant, apparently hitting Lin Fan’s sore spot.

"Mr. Lin!"

Just then, a voice called out, and a middle-aged man came up, very respectfully greeting Lin Fan.

Upon seeing the newcomer, Lin Fan recognized him; he was Xu Guojun, chairman of Zhongwei Phone.

"Ah, it’s Mr. Xu. Are you here to buy a car today?" Lin Fan politely asked.

Xu Guojun said, "Personally, I really love cars, and whenever I have free time, I come to car shows, just a personal hobby."

At this point, Xu Guojun noticed Robinson, exclaimed, and also went over to shake hands with Robinson, saying, "Mr. Robinson, you’re here too. I was just looking for you."

It was apparent Robinson and Xu Guojun knew each other.

Robinson curiously asked, "Mr. Xu, do you know Mr. Lin?"

Xu Guojun said, "Of course, we encountered a chip shortage at Zhongwei Phone recently, and thanks to Mr. Lin’s help, we overcame the crisis."

Robinson was stunned: "What? Do you mean Mr. Lin helped you through a financial crisis?"

Xu Guojun said, "No, haha, while Mr. Lin is indeed the richest man in Yun City and certainly has money, Zhongwei Phone didn’t need Mr. Lin’s money. Mr. Lin provided us with technical support for chips."

Robinson was even more surprised: "He provided you with chip technology support?"

Xu Guojun said, "Mr. Robinson, you might not know this, but Mr. Lin possesses the world’s most advanced chip manufacturing technology. In the field of chips, Mr. Lin can be called one of the top experts in the world."

What?

Everyone present was stunned.

Lin Fan is actually a chip expert?

Lin Fan found this amusing. Xu Guojun’s statement wasn’t wrong; previously, the system did reward him with top-tier chip manufacturing technology. The amusing part was that no one knew it was granted by the system.

Robinson couldn’t help but exclaim in surprise: "He’s a top chip expert? But he studied liberal arts!"