Chapter 130

Upon securing the investment, Xu Mo was very pleased and hosted a banquet for everyone.

Currently, not only Pinduoduo was successful, but Volcano Short Video^[1]Volcano Short Video mentioned at Chapter 117 was also showing some effectiveness, starting to make a name for itself. However, this project faced certain difficulties in development, so Xu Mo needed to continue investing in Volcano  Short Video.

Currently, Xu Mo had already established contact with Toutiao News and continued to invest 200 million, gaining 15% of the shares.

In the future, he would try to integrate Volcan o Short Video into Toutiao News.

To achieve this, Xu Mo had already gained the support of the founder of Toutiao News, who invested 30 million and acquired 3% of Volcano Short Video’s shares.

In this regard, Xu Mo and Toutiao News were mutually investing, aiming for mutual binding and sharing of interests, which would enhance their effectiveness.

There was also the investment from Fenqing Capital.

This is an investment company established by Xu Mo, Tang Lei, and Gu Huanxi, primarily investing in real estate, mobile games, and stocks, which has also yielded substantial returns.

Currently, Fenqing Capital is engaged in high-leverage capital operations, continuously buying properties, mortgaging them, obtaining loans, and repeating the cycle of buying, mortgaging, and loaning.

This approach carries significant risks, but as the saying goes, “bigger risks bring bigger rewards.” After several successful ventures, Fenqing Capital’s value has reached around 20 billion yuan.

Xu Mo now holds a large number of shops, houses, and commercial buildings spread across major cities such as Xiahai City, Shenhai City, and Beijing.

With these properties and commercial holdings, Xu Mo is nearly invincible and unlikely to face bankruptcy.

Currently, Fenqing Capital also plans to invest 500 million yuan to acquire and operate a large shopping mall in the city center of Xiahai City.

“Real estate investments must continue! I’ve already predicted that housing prices will skyrocket in the coming years! So, we must seize this opportunity!”

“Don’t fear the break in our financial chain. If we can get loans now, let’s borrow as much as possible to secure these properties first!”

“As we gather more bundled funds, banks will hesitate to deny us loans for fear of our bankruptcy!”

“Let’s set aside 3 billion yuan as risk capital! Even if problems arise in the future, we can sell shares to cash out!”

Currently, Xu Mo and his associates have diversified their investments into numerous sectors, adhering to the principle of not putting all their eggs in one basket.

“Even if one sector incurs losses, it won’t be a big problem as long as others are profitable.”

“Moreover, Xu Mo has a trump card in Bitcoin, deeply hidden and not to be revealed to anyone until the last moment.”

“With these arrangements in place, Xu Mo gains the confidence to confront both the Xu and Xie families head-on. Otherwise, it would be futile to confront them without sufficient strength.”

Upon hearing this, Tang Lei and Gu Huanxi remarked, “Xu Mo, you’re really bold! Constantly mortgaging and borrowing, not many people dare to play like this!”

“Only those with courage can make big money! Many are operating this way now. Don’t worry, we have the capital!” Xu Mo assured.

“Alright! I agree with your approach, but for now, our main focus should still be on Pinduoduo. I hope we can make progress in this area as soon as possible!” Tang Lei added.

“Good!”

After discussing for a while, they resumed their busy schedule. However, on that day, Lu Hongluan sent him a message, relayed by Xu Deming, stating that someone wanted to meet him.

Xu Mo frowned when he saw the name.

To be honest, he wasn’t very familiar with the Xie family members. He had never met this Colonel Xie in his previous life, only encountering him a few times after his death.

The influence indeed is substantial, and it’s also in Beijing, where many social connections can be leveraged. However, that’s about it— the Xie family in Beijing doesn’t hold absolute power.

Now, this Colonel Xie suddenly emerges, clearly not simple. It must be Xu Wanting or Xu Shuying who informed him. According to Xie Bingyan’s proud nature, she would never call Colonel Xie herself. From what he knew, Xie Bingyan used to have a cold personality and didn’t have a good relationship with Colonel Xie. 

Of course, the Xie family has other elders, who are quite fond of Xie Bingyan. Previously, Xie Bingyan was known as a cold and aloof heiress, quite renowned. It’s perfectly normal for her to use the Xie family’s connections.

Xu Mo decided to meet him!

Recently, Tang Lei and Gu Huanxi returned to Xiahai City, visiting their Godparents and having several meals with them. The head of the hospital, Director Tang, was very happy about Tang Lei and the others’ return, eagerly discussing entrepreneurial matters.

Comparatively speaking, the Tang family holds greater influence in Beijing than the Xie family. Recently, Director Tang has planned to take Tang Lei and Gu Huanxi to visit the Tang family’s main residence.

Overall, Xu Mo had predicted actions from both the Xie and Xu families, so the arrival of this Colonel Xie comes as no surprise.

The agreed location was a restaurant outside Tsinghua University, bustling with people coming and going.

“Please, have a seat.”

Colonel Xie was dressed in military attire, likely returning from military duty, looking meticulous and serious.

Xu Mo sat opposite him, called over a waiter, ordered a cup of tea, and took a sip himself.

Colonel Xie looked at him and didn’t immediately speak. After a while, he slowly said, “I went to Xiahai City recently, met with Wanting, Shuying, and a few others, your Second Elder Sister and Fifth Elder Sister. I haven’t met you before. My name is Xie Zhen, your Second Uncle.”

Xu Mo sipped his tea and glanced at him. “Overall, I need to gently remind you, there’s no such thing as a Second Elder Sister or Fifth Elder Sister, and certainly no such thing as a Second Uncle! My entire family is dead, and they died tragically.”

Xie Zhen’s expression faltered. “Telling me this is meaningless. I’m here to resolve issues between us. The relationship between you is tense, and you shouldn’t continue like this.”

“I don’t feel any tension at all; this is perfectly normal,” Xu Mo remarked as he saw the waiter bring a plate of dim sum and took a bite with his chopsticks.

“I just finished class and was a bit hungry.”

“Did Xie Bingyan send you?” he asked.

“Don’t you think it’s disrespectful to call her by her name directly?” Xie Zhen frowned.

Xu Mo chuckled. “I know why you’re here! Is the Xie family challenging me? Or trying to coerce or scare me? Colonel Xie, I was raised on fear since childhood; I’m not easily intimidated!”

Xie Zhen frowned.

“Since you’ve been to Xiahai City, you should know the situation there! I don’t know what Xu Wanting, Xu Shuying, and the others told you, but it means nothing to me!” Xu Mo continued, eating and speaking at the same time. “I’m more than happy to meet her insanity head-on!”

Xie Zhen stared at him and said, “My visit this time isn’t to challenge you or to coerce you, but to invite you to return to the Xie family. Your grandparents want to see you.”

“Oh? They want to see me now? Isn’t that amusing? I’ve been away from the Xie family for four, six years, and you never thought about wanting to see me! Now you suddenly want to see me? Don’t be naive, Colonel Xie. Too Late, there’s no turning back now!” Xu Mo mocked.