e-booksonline Chapter 126
Chapter 126
Chapter 126: “You’re treating me like this…I really don’t know what to say.”In the conference room, Qiu Bojun had no mood for celebrating the New Year. He asked, knowing Li Mo was likely his last hope.
Lei Xiaojun felt excited just hearing Li Mo’s voice…it reminded him of working under him.
“This is a small matter.”
“Mr. Qiu, how’s Lei Xiaojun doing lately?”
In that instant… Lei Xiaojun practically exploded with emotion. Li Mo brushed off such a major issue and instead asked about him?
Lei Xiaojun was deeply moved.
Li Mo was now a true titan in the investment world.
Everyone knew his name…
Even someone like Qiu Bojun, the big boss of Jinshan, no longer stood on equal footing with him.
Qiu Bojun had fallen to the point of seeking help from Li Mo.
Their relationship was no longer the superficial equality of their past debate at Xizi Lake.
Now, Qiu Bojun was waiting for Li Mo’s investment.
Without external funding, Jinshan faced the real risk of collapse.
Although Lei Xiaojun held a senior position under Qiu Bojun, in the broader internet industry, he was just an obscure figure…nowhere near the level of the Five Tiger Generals, who had become renowned across the web.
Even Ma Tengyun, now nicknamed “Dog X Tengyun,” operated on a completely different tier.
Did he really deserve Li Mo’s attention?
Back in the era of warring tech lords, Li Mo had treated him with the respect reserved for state guests.
But… was he truly worthy? That question left Lei Xiaojun feeling constantly anxious and humbled.
None of the executives in Jinshan’s conference room, including Qiu Bojun, had expected Li Mo’s first question to be about Lei Xiaojun.
Was Lei Xiaojun his cousin or something?
Qiu Bojun gave a bitter smile. Clearly, in Li Mo’s eyes, Lei Xiaojun held far more importance than he did.
From the looks of it, securing Li Mo’s investment hinged on Lei Xiaojun.
They had no choice but to follow Li Mo’s lead.
“Xiaojun, come here. Mr. Mo has been thinking about you a lot. Seems like getting his investment depends on your influence.”
Lei Xiaojun stepped forward, his voice trembling.
“Mr. Mo, it’s been a long time. I didn’t expect you to still think of me.”
“I…”
He struggled to speak, overwhelmed by emotion.
“Of course. Don’t forget…I’ve always been eager to recruit talent like you.”
“Come to Deep City sometime. Let’s share a drink and catch up.”
Lei Xiaojun didn’t know how to respond.
Qiu Bojun quickly added, “If Mr. Mo misses Xiaojun, I can send him over anytime.”
“After all, during the Xizi Lake debate, the bond between Mr. Mo and Xiaojun felt like destiny.”
“‘Instant connection’…that’s probably the best way to describe it.”
Li Mo chuckled.
“Absolutely. Xiaojun and I truly hit it off from the start.”
Ma Tengyun and the others listened intently to the conversation between Li Mo, Qiu Bojun, and Lei Xiaojun.
They all believed Lei Xiaojun had a bright future ahead. Li Mo treated him exceptionally well.
Still, they were curious…was Mr. Mo actually interested in Jinshan?
“When Xiaojun comes to Deep City, I’ll make sure to host him properly. I heard Tengyun recently discovered a great winery, but he thought the wine was too expensive and didn’t buy any. When Xiaojun arrives, we’ll go taste it together.”
Lei Xiaojun felt a bit poor.
Ma Tengyun was a millionaire executive, and with Penguin’s growth, his salary would only rise.
Even someone like him hesitated to buy that wine…how expensive could it be?
Yet Li Mo wanted to take him there.
Wasn’t that a bit extravagant?
“Haha, Mr. Mo is truly generous,” Qiu Bojun laughed, though his heart was racing.
He desperately wanted Li Mo to invest in Jinshan.
But Li Mo’s attention seemed entirely focused on Lei Xiaojun, leaving Qiu Bojun feeling like an ant on a hot pan.
Li Mo continued chatting casually with Lei Xiaojun.
Time passed, and Jinshan’s executives grew increasingly anxious.
After more than ten minutes, Li Mo finally got to the point.
“Mr. Qiu, I’m interested in injecting some cash flow into Jinshan in exchange for equity.”
Li Mo understood that Jinshan’s return on investment wasn’t particularly high.
However, it was a strategic weapon against 370. He planned to have Qiu Bojun oversee Penguin Butler, knowing that the three-company war was about to erupt…
To boost Penguin’s valuation, he needed a product that could rival 370.
“Mr. Mo, how much are you willing to invest?”
Qiu Bojun was so overwhelmed he could barely speak.
He hadn’t expected Li Mo to actually agree to invest.
“I’ll put in 600 million and take 80% of Jinshan’s shares.”
Jinshan’s future valuation could reach up to 11.84 billion.
Li Mo’s investment promised a tenfold return.
Though it couldn’t compare to the likes of Ali or Taobao Penguin, those companies were rare. Li Mo had more cash flow than he could spend.
The real reason behind his decision was Qiu Bojun…the nation’s top technician…whose involvement would significantly boost Penguin’s future valuation.
After Li Mo made his offer, Qiu Bojun couldn’t sit still.
He had hoped for just 100 million to stabilize operations.
But Li Mo had casually offered 600 million!
The number was staggering.
He could hardly believe it.
“Mr. Mo, are you sure… 600 million?”
370’s momentum was terrifying. Most investors believed Jinshan was doomed. Investing now was seen as throwing money into the sea. In the internet world, winner-takes-all had become a widely accepted truth.
“Yes, I’m sure. 600 million. From now on, company decisions must follow my lead.”
“Of course!”
Qiu Bojun felt that following Li Mo’s decisions was more valuable than the money itself.
If he didn’t have Li Mo overseeing the board, he’d beg him to take charge. Without Li Mo…
There would’ve been no Jianxia Qingyuan. Jinshan would’ve collapsed long ago.
“Then, Mr. Mo, will you be sending senior executives over?”
Li Mo shook his head.
“No, you’ll remain CEO of Jinshan. Aside from major decisions, you don’t need to consult me.”
“But there’s one person I can’t leave with you…I have bigger plans for him.”
“I believe you know who I mean.”
Qiu Bojun immediately looked at Lei Xiaojun sitting nearby.
He couldn’t help but feel a twinge of jealousy…
Li Mo clearly valued Lei Xiaojun more than himself.
“That’s right…Lei Xiaojun. Xiaojun, after the New Year, pack your things and get ready to come to Deep City.”
Lei Xiaojun choked up.
“Mr. Mo… I don’t know why you think so highly of me.”
“In the internet world, I have some skills, but I’m just a nobody.”
“You’re treating me like this…I really don’t know what to say.”
“I remember during the Xizi Lake debate, you already wanted me to work under you.”
“Here and now, in front of all Jinshan’s executives, I swear…I will dedicate myself to you, give everything I have, and never regret it.”
With tears in his eyes, Lei Xiaojun vowed to serve Mr. Mo for life.