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With a swift and unyielding speed, Zheng Yifan drove his car, a feat that most people would never dare to attempt on the highway. Vehicles whizzed past him, requiring an incredibly quick reaction time.
Zheng Yifan possessed these hard skills, but more importantly, if an accident were to occur, he could easily escape with Huang Mengni.
Unfortunately, fate had other plans. Just as Zheng Yifan sped away, two modified sports cars surged onto the scene. These cars were audaciously aggressive, clearly targeting Zheng Yifan. Their speed was equally impressive, rivaling that of professional race car drivers.
What was even more critical was that their primary objective was to tail Zheng Yifan and ensure he didn’t get away. Meanwhile, the police had already mobilized; investigations had commenced into a murder case involving three to twenty injured individuals, one of whom was even a deputy director of the Construction Committee.
In Shengjing, although his position wasn’t particularly high, he was undoubtedly a powerful figure with significant resources at his disposal.
The police worked swiftly; within just a few minutes, officers arrived at the scene.
However, it was unfortunate that Zheng Yifan had already called Berry as soon as he got into his car. He faced numerous issues now, but it didn’t matter—Berry's first suggestion was to leave Huaguo.
As long as he could escape this territory, the world would be wide open for him. To bring him back would require extradition.
Fortunately for Zheng Yifan, his French nationality was already secured, alleviating many concerns. Once he left this place, bringing him back would be quite challenging. The assets he held were substantial, and his company was thriving during a time when France's economy was relatively bleak. There was no way he would easily give that up.
If anyone wanted to force Zheng Yifan to return, they would face numerous obstacles. However, the most vulnerable one remained Huang Mengni; she was the most likely to be caught in the crossfire. Yet since Zheng Yifan had taken her along, he had prepared himself for a decisive course of action.
Of course, it didn’t mean eliminating her. Instead, he contemplated whether it would be possible to take her to the Apocalyptic World. In that realm, no matter how far-reaching one's influence might be or how many atomic bombs one possessed, they could not reach there; even if they could throw them over, they wouldn’t explode.
It was as simple as that. Yet almost everyone lacked the means to do so because only Zheng Yifan could connect to the Apocalyptic World.
Only he could create this miracle.
But that was irrelevant now; Zheng Yifan had already raced to the airport where he awaited a private jet's departure. This jet belonged to a wealthy individual in France who had business dealings with Zheng Yifan's company.
The flight had been cleared for takeoff; all that remained was for Zheng Yifan and his affluent companion to fly together to Provence in France, where Berry would be waiting for them.
He didn't have to worry about any of this, as Huang Mengni followed behind him like a startled bird. The two quickly completed the formalities and boarded the luxurious private jet produced by Baystream Corporation.
Inside, a rather ordinary-looking flight attendant in her thirties welcomed Zheng Yifan into the cabin. Before Zheng Yifan could even prepare himself, the plane had already begun its takeoff procedures.
"Sorry for the hasty departure, but your situation is quite troublesome. It's best to return to our country as soon as possible; our nation will protect all our interests from being encroached upon, and all legal matters will be handled by lawyers. No more of that detestable game of compromise." After chatting with this wealthy individual for a while, Zheng Yifan suddenly realized that this Fellow was actually the one who co-founded his car brand.
In France, the automotive industry had reached a dead end. Only low to mid-range car brands had brought shame to this old nation, forcing it to seek breakthroughs.
Mr. Bernard Pinault, a wealthy entrepreneur, was particularly optimistic about this promising venture.
Of course, he also had a passion for cars and hoped to participate in an industry he was enthusiastic about.
He had acquired several car manufacturers in the past, but all ended without success. Those manufacturers' philosophies failed to withstand market scrutiny and lacked advanced technology; they were completely crushed in that regard and could only barely survive by producing handcrafted luxury vehicles.
When he heard that a madman in France wanted to create his own car brand, he took notice. The main reason was that this madman was truly impressive; either he was genuinely insane or possessed ideas that surpassed ordinary understanding, hence being labeled as mad.
Now, he was certain that this was a madman who transcended the tides of human progress, leaving humanity decades behind.
Thanks to the successful launch of the Solar Photovoltaic Power Station project under Hope Group, the amount of electricity generated was unimaginable. Even the output of a typical Nuclear Power Plant couldn't compare, but what about the raw materials consumed? They were worlds apart.
You might as well compare operational costs with a Fellow whose consumption approaches zero; good luck with that. They could sell electricity at rock-bottom prices and still make a fortune, while Moreover, electricity prices weren't exactly cheap right now.
However, they excelled in cleanliness; Clean Energy would be supported by every romantic French citizen because it promised to keep France's skies forever blue, eliminating pollution from those Thermal Power plants and removing the dangers posed by Nuclear Power Plants.
It was just a Solar Power Station, nearly the most premium natural resource available, constantly receiving Clean Energy from outer space—completely harmless.
Professional inspectors had even measured temperatures above the photovoltaic station and found no signs of refraction phenomena occurring, meaning there would be no sudden hazards.
Even birds flying through the sky would not face the risk of being roasted; this is a groundbreaking achievement that could shock the entire world. In fact, it has already begun to do so. The Hope Group has started to stride forward, setting its sights on the global market, with dozens of Solar Photovoltaic Power Station Projects about to launch.
Berry was so busy that his head felt like it might explode, but he was happy. He owned two percent of the original shares in the Hope Group, a Clean Energy Company.
How valuable are these shares?
Just look at one-tenth of the fortune of France's richest man, dear Mr. Bernard Arnault, whose net worth stands at a staggering 410 Billion Dollars.
One-tenth of that—or even more—could very well be Mr. Berry's future wealth, which leaves him no choice but to strive for success.
However, no matter how diluted the shares become within the Hope Group, Zheng Yifan's stake will always remain above 51%, and that will never change.
He will forever be the behind-the-scenes mastermind of this company, and its name will never change.
Bernard Pinault certainly has high hopes for this mysterious Huaguo individual.
No! He should be referred to as French now since he has obtained French nationality. The development prospects in France are looking quite good; just this year, the country lifted the Damocles sword of a dreadful 75% tax on the wealthy.
“Dear Mr. Zheng, our next stop will be Provence, that enchanting land. However, before we go, I would like to boldly ask when the Apocalypse Automotive Company plans to launch? Is it true that those technologies rumored to surpass nearly all supercar companies in the world actually exist?” Bernard Pino looked at Zheng Yifan like an eager student.
Had he witnessed an incredibly powerful car?
How to describe it? It was like a land-based fighter jet, a dominator of the earth that exceeded all imagination. The luxurious interior and mind-blowing design crashed against his soul like raging waves.
This is why he was willing to invest a significant amount of assets and considerable social influence to assist Zheng Yifan and join the entire plan for Apocalypse Automotive Company.
The whole plan wasn’t grandiose; it resembled how all renowned car companies gained fame. The first step was to participate in various competitions and dominate those top-tier automotive brands from around the world.
Then it would be pushed into the market. The pricing encompassed all aspects of high-end and luxury vehicles, with an incredibly vast range of automotive product types. There were also several brands under its umbrella that would be launched in the future.
However, all these brands would operate under the Apocalypse Automotive Company. This was their parent company.
Initially, they would focus on producing formula racing cars to participate in Formula Three and Formula 000, eventually obtaining the rights to compete in Formula One.
It was a long journey, but the time required might be surprisingly short. They would represent the glory of France, and the nation would do everything possible to support them; they firmly believed this.
France could not be solely about romance. There were cars as well, and a wild blend of romance intertwined with the automotive manufacturing industry.
They needed their own brand.
Moreover, various types of cars would participate in drag races, endurance races, IndyCar races, and other competitions.
As if gazing into the future, Bernard Pino seemed to envision his invested company conquering the entire world, making those pitiful car companies tremble under the powerful roar of Apocalypse Automotive Company's engines.
"The problem is significant; a large portion of Apocalypse Automotive Company's vehicles do not run on gasoline. Most use electricity, while a few utilize hybrid power—this is a critical issue. There are even cars powered by special energy sources; these will be treasures for the elite," Zheng Yifan remarked calmly.
Then he lay back on the sofa, slowly relaxing his body. Although Bernard Pino was filled with passion and Berry had already made promises on Zheng Yifan's behalf, the biggest problem lay here.
While there were already signs of electric vehicles entering the global market, with Tesla leading the way, the major issue remained: could electric cars compete in races? Wouldn't spectators miss the roar of engines? Instead, they would only witness silent acceleration that could easily outshine vehicles that had thrived for over a century?
Bernard Pino began to have doubts. Although this was innovation, innovation sold concepts. He knew about Tesla's cars; their battery life was limited and continually decreased over time. What about the batteries in model cars?
They only lasted five years. After five years, they had to be replaced; otherwise, even Apocalypse Automotive Company would not recognize their reliability, and insurance companies would absolutely refuse to cover them.
What is the price of replacing the battery? It's roughly Fifty Thousand Francs. Not a cheap price by any means. Of course, for the wealthy, it might not be much at all.
However, convincing people to accept this becomes a challenge. Men enjoy the roar of high-displacement engines; they revel in that raw power.
Whether the futuristic cars from France will be accepted by the public remains to be seen; it's a test.
Yet, in just a matter of seconds, Bernard Pino gritted his teeth and decided to take the plunge.
If Tesla has succeeded, there’s no reason Apocalypse Motors shouldn’t succeed as well. Tesla is a semi-concept car born from immature technology that leads current technological advancements.
They have already achieved something that transcends the realm of concept cars. However, they haven't truly succeeded; they haven't been tested by time.
Now, the products from Apocalypse Automotive Company are even more powerful because they have crossed a chasm that Tesla can never bridge.
Power!
The core of a car—F1 racing theory suggests that the maximum speed can reach 960 kilometers per hour, but in reality, no car has ever achieved this on the track.
The fastest speed belongs to South African driver Van der Merwe.
He became the first in F1 history to break the 400 kilometers per hour barrier.
And what about the cars provided by Hope Group? In fact, he has experienced firsthand how terrifying and heart-stopping it is to reach speeds of 700 kilometers per hour.
It’s already approaching the speed of sound because at sea level and at 0 degrees Celsius, sound travels at 119 kilometers per hour.
The cars from Apocalypse Automotive Company have already reached this speed. They may even be faster.
Of course, we must first exclude some bizarre vehicles, such as the Bloodhound Supersonic Car from Germany, which has a hybrid rocket engine on its roof. It is completely contrary to what a normal vehicle should be.
Although he was very confident, this young man actually limited the speed of car manufacturing, not allowing it to exceed existing technology by too much.
This was simply unimaginable to him; he had even envisioned the sensation his creation would cause, only to see it extinguished like this.
"Mr. Zheng, you must allow the vehicles from Apocalypse Automotive Company to possess the performance of the vehicles you provide. That design would revolutionize the world and make it tremble beneath the feet of Apocalypse Automotive Company," Bernard Pino continued to urge Zheng Yifan to utilize all available technology.
Unfortunately for him, Zheng Yifan had already cornered him with a single statement.
"The cost of manufacturing such a car would be terrifying. That vehicle is worth 500 million euros; I wonder who would be interested in buying one? Moreover, our concept is Clean Energy, aiming for a clear blue sky for the world. This alone can capture the market." Zheng Yifan was resolute and refused to budge.
In the end, even under Bernard Pino's persuasion, he closed his eyes and fell into a deep sleep.
500 million euros? That was merely the price of a sports car in the Apocalyptic World. However, it could never appear in the real world because the technology involved in those cars absolutely could not be made public.
Yet, a weaker version could be used; those were vehicles that did not exceed current understanding.
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