Chapter 151: Zhao Min’s Advice
Chapter 151: Zhao Min’s Advice
Chen Mo opened his eyes.
A few morning sunbeams shone into the room, bringing a warm quietness.
The matter of the Seismograph had kept his nerves tense. Now that it was over, he felt much more relaxed. Lying in bed, he enjoyed the rare peace.
Soon, the door opened.
Xiaoyu walked in dressed in her nightwear. Seeing that Chen Mo was already awake, she smiled gently. “Hurry up and get out of bed. It’s time for breakfast and then work.”
Seeing Xiaoyu’s soft smile, Chen Mo smiled too. His heartstrings were gently plucked. Whenever he saw Xiaoyu, his mood always unwittingly lightened.
Not long after, Xiaoyu changed her clothes. She wore professional attire with her long hair tied up. She looked less soft, appearing very capable and confident.
While adjusting her clothes, Xiaoyu noticed Chen Mo staring at her, and she involuntarily blushed with shyness. Even though she was already his, his gaze still made her feel overwhelmed.
His sleepiness gone, Chen Mo also got out of bed.
After washing up, Xiaoyu had already applied simple, light makeup.
Chen Mo sat at the table, eating breakfast seriously.
Plain congee with a fried egg and a sliced apple—it was very simple. Xiaoyu personally made all of this. Though they weren’t short on money, Xiaoyu had no intention of hiring a housekeeper and insisted on making breakfast for Chen Mo every day.
Xiaoyu always put a lot of care into preparing breakfast. The fruit was different each day, and the breakfast style varied too.
Xiaoyu also sat at the table. Seeing Chen Mo eating with such relish, a small smile appeared on her lips. This atmosphere was still the same as when she first moved into Chen Mo’s rented apartment. Life had changed, but the person hadn’t.
“Staring at me like that—is it because I’m too handsome, and you have improper thoughts about me?”
“I definitely have improper thoughts about you.” Xiaoyu’s smile bloomed like a flower.
After finishing their meal in the warm atmosphere, they went to the company and began their respective work.
Xiaoyu was Zhao Min’s assistant, helping to handle some tasks. Additionally, Zhao Min sometimes assigned her other matters, so she was also very busy.
The technology for the Seismograph was complete, but Chen Mo still needed to start researching the Room Temperature Superconducting Material. Discussions about the Seismograph outside were still crazy. Many media outlets hoped Chen Mo would come forward to respond directly, but Chen Mo had no interest.
“Boss, the procedures related to Seismograph production are already being processed.”
Zhao Min looked full of drive. Now, Legion Ant Company had become the most famous enterprise globally and would also be the greatest in the future.
A business empire under her management was an unparalleled achievement for her.
“Hmm.” Chen Mo nodded, taking the documents Zhao Min handed him. “How are things outside now? What’s the reaction?”
“Overwhelming topics.” Zhao Min smiled.
The Seismograph brought both fame and fortune to Legion Ant Company. Those corporate valuation firms on Wall Street had already rated Legion Ant Company as the world’s most valuable enterprise.
The valuation of Legion Ant Company left many experts unsure how to judge. A valuation too high would draw disagreement from many, while a valuation too low would attract criticism.
Currently, Legion Ant Company’s value couldn’t be measured, but its equity was still concentrated in Chen Mo’s hands, making a future IPO unlikely.
Chen Mo’s net worth could no longer be described by normal wealth standards.
His reputation had reached its peak. Just the name “Chen Mo” was worth hundreds of billions. As an entrepreneur, such achievements transcended the category of a typical businessperson.
As the President of Legion Ant Company, Zhao Min had also become one of the most influential women globally.
Her next task was the production of the Seismograph.
With help from the Earthquake Administration, Legion Ant Company had already contacted famous domestic geology experts and geophysicists. The production and installation of the Seismograph would proceed simultaneously.
“Lately, we’ve had too much spotlight. Don’t cause any more big stirs,” Zhao Min advised.
“A tree that stands out in the forest will be blown down by the wind.”
This saying, passed down since ancient times, wasn’t just simple words but practical experience.
“Why do you say that?” Chen Mo asked.
“We’re too much in the spotlight; it’s not a good thing. Being too prominent means we’ve entered more people’s view. We should be glad that the Seismograph didn’t touch the interests of those super giants; otherwise, there would be endless trouble again,” Zhao Min said.
“We rose from trouble.” Chen Mo smiled.
“This time is different. The impact before was limited. After the Seismograph came out, Legion Ant Company’s value became immeasurable. With all equity in your hands, those giants didn’t get a single cent of benefit. Surely, someone is secretly watching you. You should have learned from the last few incidents.”
Chen Mo announcing the earthquake prediction news made her heart race. At that time, she had already asked Li Lingfeng to prepare for the worst. Luckily, the prediction succeeded, turning the scare into a staggering surprise.
If this continued, Legion Ant Company couldn’t withstand Chen Mo’s stirrings.
Chen Mo nodded. “Then I’ll keep a low profile for a while. I promise not to cause any big trouble and be a good kid.”
His serious expression made Zhao Min laugh.
“You need to pay attention to personal safety. Without you, the company would collapse immediately.” Zhao Min turned serious the next second. Her change of expression was so fast it surprised even Chen Mo.
“I will.” Chen Mo nodded. The previous incidents had made him very sensitive about such matters.
“One more thing. Ambassadors from some countries with frequent earthquake disasters have contacted the company. They want to learn about the Seismograph and are very interested in it.”
“What kind of information?” Chen Mo asked.
“The accuracy of the Earthquake Early Warning and the price. Those are their biggest concerns.”
“About accuracy, no one dares claim 100% success; around 80% should be achievable. However, the last time was the first successful warning. We still need to collect more data in the future. Specific data will only be known after testing. As for production, the cost should be around three million. What price do you want to set for selling?” Chen Mo looked at Zhao Min.
He was good at research, but in business, he wasn’t as skilled as Zhao Min.
“Fifty million.” Zhao Min held up five fingers.
Seeing the price Zhao Min mentioned, Chen Mo took a sharp breath. This pricing was a bit ruthless.
“Surprised?” Zhao Min smiled. “But I haven’t finished. I meant fifty million U.S. dollars.”
Chen Mo looked at Zhao Min as if he’d seen a ghost. Now, seeing her smiling face, he felt a chill all over. What was called ruthless? Compared to Zhao Min, he was just an innocent, kind child.
If Zhao Min ever put a price tag on him and sold him, he wouldn’t even know.
“Why are you looking at me like that?” Zhao Min glanced at Chen Mo’s stunned expression and smiled slightly. “You may be rich, but you don’t understand business. We’re not dealing with ordinary people now; we’re dealing with countries.”
“How so?” Chen Mo asked.
“You know about Graphene, right? When the West monopolized it, it was 5,000 yuan per gram. After our country broke the monopoly, it became as cheap as cabbage—as low as a few yuan per gram.
Now we’re the monopolists. Why not take advantage? If this Seismograph were developed abroad and priced at 100 million dollars, our country would still have to grit our teeth and buy a few units because it relates to national safety and lives.”
“Alright. My past poverty limited my imagination.” Chen Mo laughed. “I’ve learned my lesson this time. I’m not even a qualified businessman yet.”
Zhao Min smiled and shook her head. Although Chen Mo was very skilled technically, he came from a grassroots background and hadn’t been exposed much to the company’s business affairs.
Despite his impressive status now, in terms of mindset, he hadn’t truly grown into a qualified leader. There was still much he needed to learn. That’s why Zhao Min tried every means to get Chen Mo to attend those forums and social platforms.