"…I'm very glad to meet all of you. The fact that we've all come together at Black Domain Technology means we're fated to be here. So relax, eat and drink as much as you like—don't hold back. As long as you stay loyal to Black Domain Technology, you'll get everything you want. Whether it's a car or a house, you'll have it—and you'll live comfortably."
"Black Domain Technology is positioned as a tech company, and our goal has never been just the internet. We're focused on cutting-edge, high-tech industries. We enter industries with strong technology, aiming to monopolize. With the Hatsune app, we entered through artificial intelligence, aiming to dominate the smart assistant sector. That's just our beginning. In the future, Black Domain Technology will extend its reach into various industries, disrupt them, and achieve monopoly."
"Our next development focus has already been decided—it's the energy sector."
"You can all start preparing a preliminary plan."
"Once I finalize our strategy, all you need to do is follow my lead."
Standing center stage, under the flickering neon and spotlights, Chen Mo spoke with the calm authority of a sage, defining the future direction of Black Domain Technology.
He held full control of the company.
His word was law.
The employees at Black Domain were all young. Toward Chen Mo, they had an inexplicable confidence—perhaps a fearless one born of youth. None of them gave much thought to how difficult it might be to cross over from the internet sector to the energy industry.
But Tian Tian was different.
As the company president and a dual PhD holder, she couldn't immediately comprehend Chen Mo's decision.
Why venture into energy?
Wouldn't it be better to continue developing Hatsune and its related products?
The energy sector was crowded with conglomerates and monopolized resources. Unless you had unbeatable technology and deep capital reserves, jumping in blindly was basically suicide.
Though she didn't understand, Tian Tian didn't voice her doubts on the spot. She decided to speak to Chen Mo privately about it later.
At that moment, Chen Mo smiled slightly, licked his dry lips, and his charismatic voice once again rang out across the venue.
"All right."
"Now that you're aware of our future plans, let's talk about the present. The Hatsune app is selling like crazy, and I've seen your hard work. You've helped the company earn a billion in just a few hours. Of course, the company won't forget your contributions."
"I hereby announce that all employees will receive bonuses ranging from 30,000 to 50,000 yuan based on your roles and functions."
As soon as Chen Mo finished speaking, the room was silent for a moment—then it erupted.
To salaried workers, a 30k–50k bonus was incredible. With most of their monthly salaries around 8,000, 30,000 was nearly equivalent to three months' pay.
How could they not be thrilled?
"How generous, Boss! Is it true? We're really getting at least 30k?"
"If that's the case, I'm having an extra chicken leg with dinner tonight."
"Forget a chicken leg—I'm getting a whole chicken!"
"Boss, you're amazing! So generous!"
"Boss, I love you! I want to have your babies!"
Seeing their joy, Chen Mo couldn't help but feel pleased too. Happiness was contagious. When his employees were happy, he was happy. Perhaps that's why the wealthy are so eager to throw money around.
If money can buy happiness, it's worth it.
Chen Mo raised his hand slowly, signaling for everyone to quiet down.
"All right."
"My speech ends here—everyone, please continue to enjoy the party!"
As he stepped off stage, thunderous applause filled the venue. The deafening cheers were enough to make ears ring.
Chen Mo walked over to a corner table, where a single seat was still available. Tian Tian sat there alone. She didn't like noisy crowds, so she quietly sipped her drink, waiting for Chen Mo.
"You're not going to go join the others and mingle?" Chen Mo asked with a smile.
"I'm not a fan of crowds," Tian Tian replied.
"Funny, neither am I. Want to go for a walk together?"
"Sure!"
Shoulder to shoulder, Chen Mo and Tian Tian quietly slipped out.
Everyone else was too caught up in the party to notice their departure.
"Do you have a license?" Tian Tian dangled a Mercedes key in her hand. Her face was slightly flushed from the alcohol, tinged a peach-pink that made her even more alluring.
"Of course I do," Chen Mo nodded.
"I've been drinking. You drive."
"Alright."
Chen Mo took the key, started the car, and slammed the accelerator. The Mercedes shot forward like an arrow released from a bow.
The engine's roar echoed like an enraged bull.
The powerful acceleration pinned them to their seats, as if the gas pedal had been stomped into the engine itself.
After a while, Chen Mo noticed it was a convertible. He rolled down the windows. The cool night wind of Haicheng rushed in, instantly refreshing them.
"Chen Mo," Tian Tian asked softly, brushing back her wind-tossed hair, "you said earlier at the celebration that our company is entering the energy sector. Is that true?"
"It is," Chen Mo replied.
"But… have you thought about how difficult it is to go from nothing to something in the energy industry?"
"Who said we're starting from nothing?" Chen Mo asked with a smile. He had expected this question and already had his answer prepared.
"Aren't we an AI-focused company? Wait—are you saying… you already have energy-sector assets?"
"Tian Tian, yes, we're rooted in AI, but I wasn't idle while you were building the company. I've already acquired the UK's Union Nuclear Power Plant—or rather, it's now called Black Domain Nuclear Power. On top of that, I have bio-battery technology. The guns and cannons are in place. I've never fought a battle I wasn't prepared for. All that's left is for you to make the call—to pull the trigger and charge into the energy sector."
Chen Mo slammed the brakes and drifted into a parking space. The tires screeched, sparks flying. A burnt-rubber smell filled the air.
Unknowingly, they had returned to Black Domain Technology Tower.
Tian Tian was silent for a long time.
He bought a nuclear power plant?
And he has bio-battery technology?
If that's true, entering the energy sector really wouldn't be a problem. But how could a computer science student possess such advanced bio-energy tech?
She couldn't figure it out, no matter how hard she tried.
Still…
Tian Tian didn't ask.
Because women who dig too deep aren't likable.
And she didn't want to be someone Chen Mo disliked.
"Chen Mo… I really underestimated you. You quietly went and secured a nuclear power plant and bio-battery tech? Are you even human? I have no idea how you pulled it off." Tian Tian grinned, half-joking, dimples forming at the corners of her mouth like blooming roses—irresistibly enchanting.