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After dinner, Xu Shuying suddenly went downstairs and saw her Eldest and Second Sisters acting suspiciously. They were rummaging through the fridge in the middle of the night, and she had no idea what they were up to.
Seeing their cautious demeanor, Xu Shuying was puzzled but didn’t inquire further.
Xie Bingyan and Xu Junzhe were planning to travel abroad for a few days, but Xu Shuying might not have the time. She had to be on duty, and she would be back at the hospital tomorrow.
Meanwhile, at Xu Mo’s place, a middle-aged woman approached for a chat!
The middle-aged woman seemed to have visited the East City Orphanage and happened to encounter him outside the hospital. She was more interested in him and came to ask a few questions.
It’s likely that the news about him being the top scorer has been circulating around the East City Orphanage during this time.
This middle-aged woman had a peculiar sense of humor. Upon hearing that he was an orphan, she expressed a desire to adopt him, but Xu Mo shook his head and declined.
Having been through so much, he didn’t want to get involved in such matters. He was now relaxed and had no expectations whatsoever.
The middle-aged woman was named Tang Jingyi. Despite seeming disappointed by his refusal, she still occasionally chatted with him when passing by.
The rapid development of shared bicycles had already spread to many places, and this middle-aged woman knew that the bicycles belonged to him, sparking her interest in them.
Xu Mo naturally didn’t hide anything now. He knew there were many issues with his bicycles that needed to be addressed, so when she asked, he began chatting with her.
“Our user base is growing rapidly, with thousands of users using our bikes every day! We’ve already deployed over a hundred thousand bicycles, covering the entire Xujiang District!”
“Our slogan is ‘sharing,’ aimed at alleviating traffic congestion and promoting eco-friendly mode of transport. If everyone in the world shares what they have, the world will surely become a better place!”
“I know this work is challenging and somewhat impractical, but we still want to promote this idea!”
“Of course, we still encounter many problems, such as insufficient funding, difficulties in finding bicycles, theft, and objections from the city management regarding bike placement, and so on! We need to operate well to have a future!”
It seemed like he was enjoying the conversation, so another female doctor, Jiang Pingting, also walked over.
In recent days, she occasionally appeared too.
Hearing Xu Mo’s words, Jiang Pingting chuckled, “With over a hundred thousand bicycles, if you’re operating at a loss, it could be quite substantial!”
Xu Mo shrugged, “That’s why we’ve hired more people to help us find bicycles. With the increase in personnel, we’ve encountered significant challenges! We need to find some angel investors!”
“You’re looking for angel investors?” Jiang Pingting was surprised.
Xu Mo nodded, “Of course! Our bicycles are still relatively few for Xiahai City, only covering the Xujiang District! We could cover the entire Xiahai City, so we need at least fifty million or more in angel investment. Only with enough money can we accelerate the deployment of our bicycles!”
Jiang Pingting chuckled, “You, the top scorer, are quite something! Are you starting a business?”
Xu Mo chuckled, “It started as an interest, wanting to promote the concept of sharing and improving our environment, but now, it’s like starting a business!”
Jiang Pingting’s expression became even more complicated upon hearing this.
The middle-aged woman named Tang Jingyi smiled and said, “I think this concept is excellent—sharing, contributing, making the world a better place! Your bicycles are affordable, and success shouldn’t be a big problem!”
“Thank you, Aunt Tang, for your approval. In fact, many people have criticized us along the way!” Xu Mo chuckled.
“Criticism, but you still persevere and want to continue growing stronger! You, this child, have ideals, have the ability, and will surely succeed!” Tang Jingyi said with a kind expression.
“I hope to succeed! But if not, it’s okay. At least, we’ve tried and made a change!” Xu Mo smiled.
“Yes! At least you’ve done it!” Tang Jingyi nodded, not wanting to disturb Xu Mo’s work any further, and led Jiang Pingting back.
“Director Tang, this top scholar doesn’t seem like someone who’s squandering his fortune!” Jiang Pingting remarked upon returning.
Tang Jingyi smiled, “I inquired a few days ago, and this project is very likely to succeed. This child has a frighteningly accurate vision and tremendous courage!”
“Oh? Can it succeed? Didn’t he say they lack money?” Jiang Pingting was surprised.
“Lack of money is just temporary! In fact, many people are keeping an eye on him, to see if he can succeed! Once this concept of sharing is implemented, changing the world will be a piece of cake. Perhaps the world will become even better in the future!” Director Tang smiled.
Jiang Pingting fell silent upon hearing this.
Director Tang glanced at her and smiled, “Xiao Ting, you’ve talked to him for a long time. What’s your impression of him?”
Jiang Pingting smiled, “He’s very kind! Last time, when my bag was stolen by a thug, he helped me retrieve it!”
“Oh? Is that so?” Tang Jingyi was surprised.
“Yes! And there’s more! I heard from the director of the East City Orphanage that he has been frequently visiting the orphanage recently, bringing gifts and donating a considerable amount of money! The orphanage director even wanted to use his top scholar status to attract donations, and he didn’t refuse!” Jiang Pingting said.
“What a good child! He’s truly a good child!” Tang Jingyi nodded repeatedly.
With that, they walked back into the hospital.
But after walking a few steps, she suddenly remembered something, stopped, and said to Jiang Pingting, “Xiao Ting, isn’t your Jiang family… planning to hold a charity banquet recently?”
“Ah?” Jiang Pingting was stunned.
“Find a chance to see if you can take him there! Many people are paying attention to his project, it’s very impressive! Many people will attend your banquet, so let him seize the opportunity!” Tang Jingyi smiled.
Jiang Pingting glanced outside and smiled, “Is the director really going to help him? Wasn’t he unwilling to be adopted by the director?”
“Whether or not adoption is possible is secondary; it’s just about seeing how he performs. Can he seize the opportunity? Maybe he can!” Tang Jingyi chuckled.
Jiang Pingting thought for a moment and smiled, “Alright! I can take him there. Actually, I also want to see if he can succeed!”
“Great!”
Tang Jingyi nodded and turned away.
Jiang Pingting glanced back and couldn’t help but find it even more intriguing.
It was evident that Director Tang was quite interested in the shared project and wanted to lend a hand to help him grow faster.
This orphaned top scorer was indeed quite remarkable.
…
Xu Mo soon received the message.
It was Jiang Pingting who sent it over.
“At my place, we’re preparing for a charity banquet in a few days. Most entrepreneurs will attend. Aren’t you short of money? That’s why I am inviting you to come!” Jiang Pingting smiled.
“Do you know my family? The Jiang family is quite known!”
Xu Mo figured out that Jiang Pingting’s status was not simple, probably similar to Xu Shuying, belonging to some prominent family.
Only such prominent families could attract attention from entrepreneurs and angel investors.
“Such a good opportunity? What should I bring?”
“Bring your mouth! Bring your microphone, bring your proposal over! I’ll help you pitch it to a few people, so they can take a serious look at it!” Jiang Pingting chuckled.
“You can make them take a serious look?” Xu Mo was surprised.
“Of course! But it’s just about taking a serious look! Whether they approve or invest depends on your abilities!” Jiang Pingting chuckled, then winked playfully at him. “After all, I can’t force others to invest, right?”
“Thank you!” Xu Mo was overjoyed, almost wanting to hug her and jump up.
“Stop it! Don’t you dare!” Jiang Pingting laughed. “This is just my way of repaying you for helping me get back my bag last time! You’re not bad, kid! We also want to see if you can succeed!”
“As long as they take a look at proposal seriously, we will succeed!” Xu Mo exclaimed happily.
“Haha! You’re quite confident, but… being confident is good right now! When you go there, you mustn’t show any weakness, you must be full of confidence. You have to tell others that you’re a success, that your project is guaranteed to succeed. Show your momentum, and they will invest!”