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In the bike-sharing project, if following the development trajectory of the previous life, it was a project that made money very quickly.
Once promoted, the valuation would explode. The valuation of just one small yellow bike from Ofo once reached $3 billion, worth $28 billion.
Not to mention Mobike, which also had a valuation of billions of dollars. These companies reached such scale within just three to five years.
Xu Mo wasn’t aiming for a valuation of billions now. As long as he could reach a market value of $5 billion, he would be very satisfied.
With the money in hand, he could cash out and pursue even bigger projects.
The first batch of shared bikes will be deployed on 50 locations, with 20 bikes deployed at each location, totaling 1000 bikes.
To avoid trouble, Xu Mo, Tang Lei, and the other two went out to deploy the bikes at 4 a.m., minimizing the possibility of bikes being stolen.
As soon as it was light out, some commuters and students might see rows of yellow bikes on the streets and decide to pay a deposit to ride away.
To enhance publicity, Xu Mo also printed some flyers to place on the bikes.
After distributing the bicycles, they would head to subway exits or bike parking spots to distribute flyers, promoting their bikes!
With 1000 bikes, they would consider it a success if 1000 people paid the deposit.
If they could reach 2000 or 3000 people paying the deposit, then they could make money. If they could reach 5000 people paying the deposit, then they could make a lot of money.
According to Xu Mo’s estimation, having five users per bike shouldn’t be a problem. These bikes promoted green travel, solving the last mile problem and emphasizing convenience and speed.
Initially, there might be fewer users, but that’s okay. Over time, more and more users would come, and having 10 users per bike wouldn’t be a problem.
Charging just one yuan for a one-kilometer ride is simply affordable for everyone.
The four of them gasped for breath as they unloaded bikes from the truck and arranged them in rows by the roadside.
Xu Mo took out some flyers and placed them in the baskets of the bikes.
“Let’s go! On to the next location!”
The others nodded in agreement.
“Xu Mo, do you really think this project will work?” Gu Huanxi still had doubts.
“It will definitely work! And even if it doesn’t, we won’t lose much!” Xu Mo reassured them.
“These good bikes… leaving them on the roadside like this does make me a bit worried. If someone takes them away, we’ll be at a big loss!” Tang Lei remarked.
“Don’t be afraid of losing the child; be afraid of not catching the wolf. If we want to make money, we need to be bold! Don’t worry, the public security in Xiahai City is very good. Not many people will steal bikes!” Xu Mo chuckled.
“Let’s hope so!” Tang Lei sighed.
Without hesitation, they moved on to the next location.
They aimed to distribute all 50 locations within an hour. Afterward, they planned to have breakfast and wait for the day to break. Then, the four of them would split up – one heading to the subway entrance, another to the vegetable market entrance, one to the intersection, and the last to the entrance of the large shopping mall – to start distributing flyers.
Fresh things need to be accepted quickly, and flyers are definitely essential. In the future, when the company is established, we’ll also need to advertise on the internet.
Things need to be done step by step.
…
“Second Sister, come down for dinner!”
A call came from outside the door, likely Xu Manni’s voice.
Xu Manni hadn’t been home these past few days; she went on a tight schedule and just returned after finishing her morning work.
Xu Manni was a third-rate actress, specializing in roles like young ladies. She had excellent temperament and some fame.
She aspired to make it big in the entertainment industry from a young age, with the support of her family, and her career went relatively smoothly.
Xu Xuehui got up from bed and noticed that her eyes were a bit swollen. She hurriedly sat in front of the mirror, putting on makeup to conceal the dark circles and puffiness.
Yesterday, she had talked with Xu Wanting for most of the night, crying until she could hardly sleep. She hadn’t realized that over the past few years, she had turned into a devil herself.
She couldn’t accept this version of herself.
After finishing her makeup, Xu Xuehui opened the door and went downstairs. She found that the living room was already occupied by several people, including Xu Pandi, Xu Junzhe, and Xie Bingyan.
“Second Sister, come quickly, or there won’t be any left! We have fresh lobsters!” Xu Manni called out eagerly as she saw Xu Xuehui approaching.
On the table, there was a large spread of food, including lobsters, crabs, and it seemed like seafood was the highlight for today. All of it was made from precious ingredients, filling up the entire table.
These dishes were probably prepared by Xie Bingyan and Xu Deming a few days ago to celebrate Xu Junzhe’s college entrance examination. They specifically chose these foods to nourish Xu Junzhe’s body.
With the college entrance exam results out now, they probably plan to take Xu Junzhe on a trip abroad.
They even gifted Xu Junzhe a Porsche 911 worth millions, a sports car. Back in the day, Xu Mo would drool over the sight of her driving that car; he wouldn’t even dare to touch it. But now, Xu Deming casually bought one for Xu Junzhe, without batting an eye.
In the past, Xu Xuehui didn’t think much of it. Xu Junzhe has always been well-behaved, with excellent grades and a respectful demeanor, making him a favorite among family members.
But now, Xu Xuehui feels a sense of terrifying despair.
Even though Xu Mo has many faults and isn’t particularly likable, it shouldn’t be this biased.
Perhaps Xie Bingyan and Xu Deming don’t see it as favoritism; they might simply view Xu Mo as someone who can’t get his act together. But this perspective is even more terrifying.
They come from a prestigious family with strict rules and strict upbringing.
Xu Wanting, Xu Xuehui, Xu Manni, Xu Pandi, and Xu Shuying, the sisters, all grew up under Xie Bingyan’s strict upbringing.
Every aspect of the household had its rules. Xie Bingyan, coming from a prominent family, was naturally inclined towards an authoritarian approach. Xu Xuehui experienced firsthand her mother’s strictness.
However, it seemed she never realized that Xu Mo was different from the other children.
Perhaps she did notice, but only during those few days when Xu Mo’s behavior became apparent. Afterwards, she likely pushed those thoughts aside, focusing solely on bringing him back.
No correction, no meals; not studying well, no sleep; not correcting minor faults, not allowed to go out to play.
If one cannot comply, they are not considered part of the Xu family and are not allowed to use anything associated with the Xu family—disgusted, repulsed.
All her love was poured into her adopted son, Xu Junzhe, believing him to be excellent in every way.
Compared to Xu Junzhe, Xu Mo seemed flawed and bothersome in every aspect.
The love for her adopted son outweighed that for her biological son. For Xie Bingyan, perhaps Xu Junzhe seemed more like her own child.
This bias existed from the beginning. Xie Bingyan’s favoritism towards her adopted son was evident to everyone. She never imposed the same demands on Xu Junzhe as she did on others. It’s just that Xu Xuehui hadn’t realized how cruel this was to Xu Mo until now!
He was as humble as dust, seeking some response, seeking some recognition, but there was none, not a single person in the family had ever given him any.
Not even a bit!
Xu Xuehui suspected that Xie Bingyan and Xu Deming had never even held him, so he secretly went to Xie Bingyan’s room, seeking some comfort.
But he didn’t realize that, for someone like Xie Bingyan who liked cleanliness, this only made her more annoyed.
“Sister, come and eat! Fresh lobsters!” Xu Manni smiled at her, waving a large lobster towards her.
“Sister, it’s time to eat!” Xu Junzhe also called out.
Xu Xuehui glanced at him.
Actually, what happened yesterday made Xu Junzhe feel a bit embarrassed.
Xu Mo’s words pierced through some people’s fig leaves, almost making certain individuals furious with shame.
But overnight, it seemed like they had already forgotten about it, treating it as if nothing had ever happened.
Xu Xuehui felt a sense of desolation as she walked over and said, “Xu Mo, he haven’t come back all this time. Are these… still appropriate?”
As soon as these words were uttered, the air instantly froze, and the temperature seemed to drop several degrees.
Silence, utter silence!
The living room suddenly became so quiet that you could hear a pin drop!
Several people looked a bit embarrassed.
Especially Xu Junzhe!
However, Xu Xuehui paid no attention to the silence and continued, “Xu Mo is the top scorer!”
Xie Bingyan’s face turned extremely ugly, and she angrily retorted, “Why do you bring him up? Just mentioning him gets me angry!”
“Sister, don’t bother about Xu Mo! If he doesn’t come back, what can we do? In my opinion, he’s doing fine outside!” Xu Manni said with a smile. “These lobsters are delicious and nourishing. Sis, have some!”
“I won’t acknowledge Xu Mo even if he comes back!” Xu Pandi also sneered.