I have a debt of 3 trillion, and my creditors are begging me not to die.

Chapter 241 Star Auto Cars Dominate the European Car Market, Bugatti Veyron and Other Supercars Challenge Virgo MAX
The news that Yang Chen was going to implement a free education policy for his employees' children quickly spread to foreign websites, and foreigners were instantly divided into two camps.

The defense-breaking faction.

This faction is led by South Koreans, and includes Filipinos, Australians, some British and American people, who are a motley crew. They are the ones who can't stand seeing China doing well.

A South Korean netizen commented: "Europe and the US, did you see that? He's using the money he makes from you to provide free healthcare and education for his employees. You've all been played by him. I don't know how Europeans feel about this news, but I was furious when I saw it. I'm not angry that he's so good to his employees, but I'm furious that you're so spineless, unable to stand up to him."

A Filipino netizen commented: "What exactly is the bald eagle doing? Why doesn't it take action against him? Let the CIA take him out! I can't stand this kind of news; I just can't stand seeing them do anything good."

Australian netizens commented: "They're just putting on a show of wealth. So many of their people are starving. They should donate this money to feed them. What's the point of wasting it on these vanity projects?"

A netizen from the White Eagle forum commented: "How outrageous! He takes the money we work so hard to earn and uses it to provide free medical care and education for his employees. These are benefits that should be enjoyed by our people."

An English netizen commented: "I saw media reports that many of them are still eating tree bark. It's really stupid of him to waste this money on education and healthcare. Isn't it more important to make sure that those who eat tree bark have enough to eat?"

The envious group.

A German netizen commented: "That's fantastic! This is what a qualified boss should do. Even if a boss in our capitalist country becomes the richest person in the world, they wouldn't treat their employees this well. Our EU has signed a cooperation agreement with Yang Chen, and his employees in Europe will enjoy the same treatment. In other words, once his factory in Berlin is built, the employees there will also enjoy the same benefits. Therefore, I don't object to Yang Chen treating his employees this way at all; on the contrary, I think he's not treating them well enough, he should be even better!"

A French netizen shared: My husband works at the Xingchen car battery swapping station, and his total income has more than tripled compared to before. The Sihai Hospital will be open soon, and my husband says he won't need to buy insurance anymore; he only needs to pay 100 euros a year for Sihai insurance to enjoy full reimbursement for medical expenses. And do you know what the most important point is? Sihai Hospital operates according to China's healthcare system; as long as you can register, you can see a doctor without having to wait months or even longer. My husband said he'd use his connections to get me a job cooking at the battery swapping station. I feel like our lives are going to get better.

A netizen from the Sand Kingdom commented: This is the difference between an entrepreneur and a businessman. A businessman only pursues profit, while an entrepreneur, while pursuing profit, also cares for employees and gives back to society and the country. A businessman only sees profit, lacks any sense of national responsibility, and only talks about doing business for personal gain. An entrepreneur sees both profit and national responsibility, prioritizing the interests of the country and its people. An entrepreneur like Yang Chen will definitely be included in Chinese history textbooks, and may even be recorded in world history.

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Bald Eagle press conference.

A reporter, always eager to find something interesting, asked: "Yang Chen just announced free education for his employees' children. He had previously implemented a policy of fully reimbursing medical expenses of 100 yuan for employees who had worked for him for a year, while other employees' salaries are more than double those of their peers. What are your thoughts on this?"

The Bald Eagle spokesperson rolled her eyes. If it weren't for work, she would really want to beat this reporter.

Out of professional ethics, the spokesperson forced a smile and replied, "That's fine. If I made that much money, I'd also like to spend some money to buy myself a good reputation."

The reporter then asked, "But most of his earnings come from Wall Street. Don't you have any thoughts on that?"

The Bald Eagle spokesperson replied, "Investment involves risk; you may make money or you may lose money, which is normal. Yang Chen will soon be setting up an automotive marketing and after-sales service center here, and we require him to treat all our employees equally. Okay, next question."

That's how reporters are; they know the other person will be very unhappy, but they still ask these kinds of embarrassing questions just for the sake of traffic and buzz.

While a spokesperson might find it difficult to express their true thoughts in front of a global press, the top brass of the United States certainly don't hold back.

Another hysterical roar came from the president's office.

"Fuck! He's made so much money off us, and he's going to use it to provide free education and healthcare for his employees! The key is that their intention is genuinely to treat patients, while our appointment system doesn't necessarily mean we'll actually see patients. They're implementing a nationwide elite education system, while we ordinary people are just getting a 'fun education.' If this continues, they'll have more and more talent, and we'll become increasingly unable to compete with them. I can't accept the fact that they're using our money to provide welfare for their people! When will the CIA action team finally make its move? I can't wait!"

"Soon, they've already met in Jiangcheng and are looking for an opportunity to contact Yang Chen."

"Kill him! He must be killed! He can't be allowed to live!"

On the other hand, the attitudes of EU member states are also complex.

Although Yang Chen helped them a lot, he also made a lot of money from them and even got them to forgive 1000 billion euros of debt.

However, what they paid for was insignificant compared to what they received.

The happiest people right now are Germany and France, the two leading countries that are neck and neck, because Sihai Hospital and Xingchen Motors were the first to be established in these two countries, and their economies will benefit the earliest and the most from this.

As long as Germany and France are on Yang Chen's side, other countries won't be able to pull any tricks.

The first batch of 7 Star Cars cleared customs and were unloaded at the port of Le Havre in France. Subsequently, flatbed trucks transported the Star Cars to Star Car experience stores in France and Germany. All 15387 French customers and 23846 German customers who had made reservations received their cars and started driving.

Germany has highways with no speed limits, and customers who ordered the MAX version of the Virgo couldn't wait to take it for a spin on the highway.

The MAX version's 700+ horsepower is no joke; it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 1.95 seconds. The official top speed is set at 360 km/h, with a 10% margin for improvement. Reaching 400 km/h is not a problem, but this extra speed can only be unlocked by customers filling out a form.

At that moment, a McLaren P1 was speeding down the highway, and the driver was loudly bragging to his female companion in the passenger seat as he sped along.

"Does it feel good?"

"Awesome! Haha..."

At that moment, a flash of yellow streaked across the overtaking lane.

Ok?
What flew by?
The driver looked closely and could only see a yellow dot in front of him; he couldn't even see the taillights.

How the hell can we tolerate this?
The driver immediately floored the accelerator and quickly reached speeds of over 350 km/h.

When they got closer, they saw that it was an unidentified car that looked like a Porsche, but the star on the logo indicated that it was not a Porsche.

The woman said, "What kind of cheap car is this? How dare it overtake us! Speed ​​up, speed up, pass it!"

The maximum speed set for the McLaren P1 is 350 km/h, but some people have reached speeds of over 380 km/h. Now, to overtake, the driver must activate the car's remaining hidden speed.

The Virgo driver also saw the McLaren trying to overtake, and with a smirk, he immediately stepped on the accelerator and accelerated, instantly reaching the official top speed of 360 km/h.

At this point, the vehicle's infotainment system issues a warning that it is about to enter the 10% lockout speed limit. The driver is advised to remain fully focused on driving and to accept all possible consequences.

At this point, who cares about these reminders? The driver stepped on the accelerator and quickly accelerated to 380 km/h.

The McLaren P1 owner was furious that the Porsche-like electric car disappeared in the blink of an eye.

If it can't even beat an unknown, no-name car, then what's the point of buying this McLaren?

The McLaren owner practically shoved his foot into the gas tank, and he actually pushed it to the legendary limit of 380 km/h.

To his despair, despite pushing his McLaren P1 to its limits, he never saw that yellow fake Porsche again.

This McLaren P1 owner wasn't the only frustrated driver. A Lamborghini Aventador was showing off with a girl when he was suddenly overtaken by a yellow car. Even at his top speed of 350 km/h, he couldn't catch up.

Similarly, a Porsche Carrera GT owner was also completely outclassed by this splash of yellow; the Carrera GT, with a top speed of 330 km/h, didn't even get a glimpse of the yellow taillights. After exiting the highway, these owners of cars that were outclassed posted updates on their personal social media platforms.

A McLaren P1 owner shared his experience: "I was in a great mood, taking my new girlfriend for a drive, when a tram with a star logo on it completely outpaced me. I drove at my maximum speed of 380 km/h and still couldn't catch it. Can anyone tell me what brand that Porsche-looking, no-name car is? I definitely need to test drive it."

Lamborghini owner: Damn it, I wasted my money buying this Lamborghini! Just now on the highway with no speed limit, a cheap electric car sped past me. I was going at top speed and still couldn't see its taillights. This is a screenshot from my dashcam. Can anyone tell me what brand this knock-off Porsche is?

A Porsche Carrera GT owner said: "I wasted my money on this Porsche. It's not even as fast as a cheap knock-off Porsche. If it weren't for the dashcam footage, I wouldn't even have had a chance to see what the other car looked like. I want to buy one and try it out. Can anyone tell me what brand it is?"

Soon, netizens who knew the Virgo constellation replied to them and even posted promotional images for Virgo.

"This is an electric car produced by a company under Yang Chen, the one who helped Europe fight against the bald eagle's exploitation. The brand name is 'Starry Sky,' and this series is called 'Virgo.' After applying to unlock the speed in the MAX version, it can reach speeds of over 400 km/h. Your cars only have a top speed of around 300 km/h, so it's normal that you haven't even had a chance to see what it looks like. By the way, this car costs less than 4 euros. Isn't that amazing?"

These wealthy individuals immediately went to the nearest Star Auto Experience Store for a test drive. When they experienced accelerating to over 400 km/h with a single press of the accelerator, they did not hesitate to place an order for the high-end version with a modified carbon fiber hood and a rear wing.

The entire setup costs only 6 euros, which is much cheaper than Porsche, McLaren, Lamborghini, etc., but the driving experience and configuration of the car far surpass these luxury cars.

The wealthy couldn't wait to drive their high-end Virgo models on the unrestricted highway to experience the thrill of speed. After getting off the highway, they posted new updates on their personal social media accounts.

McLaren P1 owner: Oh my god, the driving experience with the Star Virgo is amazing! Electric cars are so much better than gasoline cars. I guarantee every man would love that instant acceleration. Guys, this car has a modified carbon fiber hood, a rear wing, and it's fully equipped for only 60,000 euros! Can you believe it? Even ordinary people can get one; they have up to 5 years of free financing. Even with zero down payment, a monthly loan of 1000 euros allows you to enjoy a beautiful car that's even more powerful than a McLaren.

A Lamborghini Aventador owner: Brothers, I highly recommend the Virgo Starlight electric car! You all know I own many luxury cars, but I swear to God, the Virgo is the best car I've ever driven. Aside from satisfying your brand vanity, it meets all your needs. I checked, 0 down payment, 5-year loan, only 1000 euros a month! Even if you're broke, you have to get one. Plus, it can travel 2500 kilometers on a full charge, much further than a gasoline car. Go for it! This is a high-performance car that everyone can own.

A Porsche Carrera GT owner declares: This electric car with the same styling as a Porsche is my absolute favorite. Its driving experience is indescribable; it's simply the best car I've ever driven. 0-100 km/h acceleration in 1.95 seconds, and after unlocking, the top speed can exceed 400 km/h. The salesperson mentioned that to make such a powerful car accessible to ordinary Europeans, the manufacturer offers a 0% down payment loan service for up to 5 years, with no handling fees, no interest, and only €1000 per month. Guys, I'm not a shill, but I still want everyone to go for it without hesitation.

Driven by the promotion of a group of wealthy individuals, many ordinary people went to the Xingchen Auto Experience Store for test drives.

Of the first batch of 7 vehicles, only 8000 were high-end models, with 5000 allocated to the German market. These 5000 vehicles were quickly snapped up, forcing the company to import vehicles from France to serve customers.

However, with only 8000 vehicles in total, it is far from meeting the needs of foreigners.

Fortunately, the second batch of 2.1 vehicles has arrived at the port and is undergoing customs clearance, so customers won't have to wait too long.

The Deutsche Zeitung featured the Virgo Star tram on its front page.

"The highly anticipated Xingchen Auto has finally launched in Germany and France, and the first batch of buyers have shared their driving experiences. The highest praise comes from those who purchased the fully equipped version, whose driving experience far surpasses that of many luxury cars. Its speed leaves even the McLaren P1, Lamborghini Aventador, and Porsche Carrera GT in the dust. The inherent advantages of electric vehicles, such as rapid acceleration, are fully demonstrated in this competition with these luxury cars. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 1.95 seconds, with an official top speed of 360 km/h, while also having a 10% speed limit. If this speed limit is removed, the top speed can easily exceed 400 km/h. This speed is comparable only to the Bugatti Veyron and Koenigsegg. For the Germans who prefer unlimited speeds, the fully equipped version at only €60,000 is incredibly attractive. Gasoline car brands that have been making easy money for the past century need to wake up, or the times will eliminate them without warning."

Why does Germany promote Virgo so positively?
Of course, it's because Xingchen Motors' factory in Berlin has already been built, and the workers have begun training. They are just waiting for the production line to be fully debugged before they can start operating.

From now on, Xingchen Automotive's European market will mainly be supplied by this factory, which is a huge advantage for Germany.

To understand how Germany treats Star Auto, look at how China treated Tesla.

Subsequently, the Bally Times also featured the Star Virgo car on its front page.

The highly anticipated "Virgo" electric vehicle, produced by Mr. Yang Chen's Xingchen Automotive, has been a sensation in France and Germany. The first batch of 70,000 vehicles has already been delivered to their owners, and the second batch of over 20,000 has cleared customs and been unloaded. According to feedback from owners who have already received their vehicles, it's the most beautiful and highest-performing car they've ever seen. Even Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Porsches, and McLarens pale in comparison to the top-of-the-line "Virgo," as its top speed, once the speed limit is unlocked, exceeds 400 km/h. At km/h, only top-tier sports cars like the Bugatti Veyron and Koenigsegg can rival it. However, this high-performance car, resembling a Porsche in appearance, costs only €60,000 fully equipped, with the manufacturer offering a 0% down payment, 5-year loan service. With monthly payments of €1000, you can drive it and crush a host of luxury cars. Our German neighbors are going crazy for it; many of our owners have already driven it to Germany to experience the unlimited speed highways. European automakers should be worried; this level of car is practically flawless, you know what I mean.

Thanks to the media and public outreach in France and Germany, expectations for Virgos have been raised to the highest level throughout Europe.

Some clever people even started selling pre-order slots: €1000 for the base model, €3000 for the mid-range model, and €5000 for the top-of-the-line model, with the price increasing the earlier the order number.

The main selling points of the "Virgo" promoted by German and French media are speed and appearance, which has led consumers who cannot afford brands such as Lamborghini, Porsche, and Ferrari to flock to the Starry Sky "Virgo".

These consumers originally belonged to brands such as Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi, but now almost all of them have been snatched away by Xingchen Automotive.

For example, the starting price of the BMW Z4 in Europe is 3.5 euros, which coincides with the price of the Starry Night "Virgo".

With its Porsche-style exterior, C-segment interior space, solid-state battery range exceeding 2500 kilometers, 0-100 km/h acceleration in 1.95 seconds, top speed exceeding 400 km/h, and zero-down-payment, interest-free, and fee-free installment plans, plus a €60 electricity bill that can cover a round trip across France, along with an advanced infotainment system and Level 4 autonomous driving features, what reason is there to buy a BMW Z4?

In order to get their customers to pick up their cars first, some dealership owners even pay to hire flatbed trucks to snatch up goods at the port.

Yang Chen had previously been sending three ships every three days, each carrying a total of 21,000 vehicles to Europe, but this still couldn't meet the initial demand for cargo distribution.

Seeing a cheap electric car outperforming major European car brands, the owners of the car companies secretly organized a race, pitting the fully-equipped Stardust "Virgo" against famously fast sports cars such as the Bugatti Veyron, Koenigsegg, and Hennessy Venom F5.

In an effort to suppress the "Virgo" constellation, major car company executives spent money to hire media to promote the event, and even broadcast the competition live on national television stations and online platforms in various European countries.

The news quickly spread to China, and Yang Chen also saw it.

Chen Xi said, "These foreigners are really inconsiderate. Our cars are just ordinary commuter cars, while theirs are all supercars. What's the point of comparing them like this?"

Yang Chen laughed and said, "It's meaningful. Our car has already won by being on the same track as these cars. The result doesn't matter at all. They're promoting us. A 4 euro car competing with a 100 million euro car, do you think the audience will remember which one? These foreigners are just not smart enough, they think they're so clever."

Chen Xi smiled and nodded, saying, "That's true. If it were me, I would also have to pay attention to what kind of car can compete with the Bugatti Veyron, Koenigsegg, and Hennessy Venom."

Yang Chen continued, "However, I never take a beating. If I can win, I definitely won't lose. Anyway, we have more money than we can spend, so let's build another professional racing car. I have the information on the new car here; give it to Xingchen Automotive's R&D department to understand it thoroughly and start production as soon as possible. This car will be called 'Virgo Ultra,' a limited edition of 100 units worldwide. The official top speed is still 360 km/h, but this time a 50% speed limit has been reserved, and you'll still need to fill out a form to unlock it. The price will be set at 10 euros. I'm going to trample the last vestiges of European automakers' glory under my feet!"

Chen Xi took the USB drive and immediately went to the R&D department of Xingchen Automobile to convey Yang Chen's order.

Tusk suddenly called Yang Chen, laughing as he said, "Mr. Yang, congratulations! Your car is a huge success in Europe. Orders from France and Germany alone are booked for months, and it hasn't even hit the market in other countries yet. You can imagine how popular it is. We agreed that the European market would prioritize production at the German factory, and if demand was too high, we'd build another factory in Europe. Do you remember?"

Yang Chen replied with a smile, "Don't worry, I will definitely keep my promise. The Berlin factory will start production next week. At that time, the orders from Germany will be supplied by this factory first, and the orders shipped from China will be given priority to customers in other countries. If the Berlin factory performs well, I will build a second factory in Hungary, which can serve southern and eastern Europe."

Tusk said happily, "Haha, okay, we'll do as Mr. Yang says."

Yang Chen continued, "However, let me make this clear first: I've given European employees the same treatment as Chinese employees. I don't want any environmental organizations or unions from your side causing me trouble. If there's too much trouble, I won't build any more factories. People always need to eat their fill before they can think about other things. You Western countries always get the order wrong. You use that broken theory of civilization to fool foreigners, and you even use it domestically. How can you not fall behind? You're only benefiting from your ancestors' legacy; your ancestors plundered enough to allow you to live so comfortably for so long. But what you plunder is always finite, and you're already on the verge of running out, aren't you? If you don't wake up soon, you won't even have the right to sit at the table. Don't say the bald eagle looks down on you; I look down on you too."

It's not that Yang Chen is overly worried; Tesla's factory in Germany has been plagued by problems caused by environmental and animal welfare organizations.

Tusk said very awkwardly, "I understand, I understand, Mr. Yang is right, this is indeed the main problem in Europe. Alas... it's not that we don't want to solve it, it's just that Europeans are used to this kind of life. If we don't satisfy them, we won't get votes, and politicians can only do whatever they want to get elected."

"Well, I don't want to comment on your social system, just don't mess with my businesses. Hang up now if you have nothing else to say," Yang Chen said.

Tusk quickly replied, "Okay, okay, Mr. Yang, please rest assured, I guarantee that your business will not be disturbed by any organization."

(End of this chapter)