The Seventh Base-Chapter 563 - 24 Blueprint_2
Chapter 563 -24 Blueprint_2
Old Stark single-handedly created the Stark Group, so naturally, he was adept at handling it. What Xu Mo envisioned was, in fact, creating an interstellar version of the Stark Group.
“I understand what you mean,” Old Stark nodded.
“The people who’ve come this time, Uncle Stark, you’ll primarily be responsible for the company’s operations, the bureau chief will need to focus on building up the armed forces, and then there’s the scientific research team. The team from Byron Star will obtain twenty-five percent of the shares. Of course, as things stand, these shares are essentially worthless – it might be a long while before the company has any cash flow. We’ll only be able to guarantee development and basic expenses. The current energy trade only suffices to sustain the company. Realizing any cash will likely take many years of collective effort,”
Xu Mo continued.
“For such a grand cause, talking about money seems rather vulgar. The resources of the original Stark Group on Byron Star will also be completely invested in the company’s operations,” Old Stark was already imagining himself within the blueprint painted by Xu Mo. If it were just for making money, the Stark Group wouldn’t have grown so large back in the day.
In his view, what Xu Mo wanted to do now transcended money.
If it could be achieved, what was money worth?
Therefore, he would support Xu Mo with all his might and work together for this cause.
“Xu Mo, if this succeeds, the fate of Byron Star will also change,” Shi Qiang said, clearly excited.
“The resources of the Divine Sword Bureau will also be incorporated into the company,” Ye Huan spoke up.
“By the way, isn’t the distributed share a bit too much?” Stark Hao interjected. Xu Mo controlled fifty-one percent of the shares, and by distributing twenty-five percent, the fifty-one percent would still be in their own hands. Although they maintained the decision-making power, forty-nine percent of the shares would be external – that wasn’t a small number.
“There’s no gain without sacrifice. Currently, we are in need of external resources,” Xu Mo said. “In the future, if we grow larger, we’ll face tremendous pressure. Major planets will be coveting what we have, and without distributing interests, it’s impossible. It may seem like a loss now, but when interests are significant enough in the future, those holding shares and the powers behind them will join in, offering us protection and escort. Without these forces, we won’t get far.”
“Exactly, only by forming a community of shared interests can we bind together on the same boat. If we grow bigger, countless forces will be green with envy. Lancelot Star, for instance, would stop at nothing to annihilate us. We need a powerful force to protect us,”
Old Stark nodded and said, “No wonder, Xu Mo, the shares you distributed are all held by royals or nobles from various planets.”
Currently, these royals and noble young masters holding shares are not regarded highly by the powers behind them, but once the business grows and the stakes are higher, those powers will become involved as well.
However, this could inevitably lead to internal power struggles later on.
During the startup phase, everyone tends to be less concerned about their own interests and more focused on moving forward; but as the business grows, thoughts shift toward dividing the spoils.
“Xu Mo, I toast to you,” Fu Yuan said to Xu Mo.
What Xu Mo was doing had significant implications.
“Team Leader Fu, you’re too polite. Don’t forget, I’m also a part of the Divine Sword Bureau,” Xu Mo replied with a smile.
After the event on Byron Star, the influence of the Divine Sword Bureau had effectively ceased to exist, but the main power was still there.
Only when they regained control of the Byron Star government could they rebuild the Divine Sword Bureau.
“Back in the day, our Divine Sword Bureau also always hoped to establish connections with the Star System Alliance, Liu Feng worked hard for it. However, the results were meager – Byron Star was too weak, and weak planets lack diplomacy. Now, Xu Mo, the path you’ve chosen is a new one. Here’s to wishing us success,” Shi Qiang raised his glass and everyone drank together.
“How’s the research progress over there?” Xu Mo asked.
“The progress is very good. With everyone’s efforts, we expect that in half a year, we can begin the development of weapons. Now with the addition of these forces, perhaps we can even start earlier,” Old Stark replied.
“Good,” Xu Mo nodded. “When the time comes, I’ll introduce you to the other shareholders so that you can get to know each other better. We’ll make use of the resources. However, publicly, you are not a force from Byron Star but my private force.”
“Understood,” everyone nodded. Right now, they were still at the initial stage, accumulating power.
“First, we need to get a starship that can travel freely to and from Byron Star,” Xu Mo said, knowing it was time to leverage Carter’s resources.
After dinner, everyone went to rest.
“I’m off too, you guys chat.” Xiao Qi left with Ying, leaving Ye Qingdie and Zero behind.
Zero glanced at Ye Qingdie, then at Xu Mo, and said, “Don’t be too long, I’ll wait for you outside.”
With that, she also took her leave.
This left Xu Mo with a strange expression on his face—it didn’t seem like Zero’s style.
“You’ve taught her to be so obedient?” Ye Qingdie looked at Xu Mo with amusement, “What methods did you use?”
“Sincerity, of course,” Xu Mo replied. “Sister Butterfly, don’t you know me by now?”
“Oh, I know you all too well,” Ye Qingdie said with a smile. “Zero is so naïve, no match for you. Alone with you here, I’m afraid you could easily fool her with some trick, and I don’t know how her mother agreed to let her come with you.”
“I didn’t expect you to see me that way,” Xu Mo said with dismay.
“Stop acting in front of me,” Ye Qingdie said with disdain.
“Fine, no more acting,” Xu Mo said, reaching out to embrace her. “It’s been a long time since I’ve felt this.”
Ye Qingdie lifted her foot, and Xu Mo jumped away, saying, “Cruel.”
“So, what can I do for you?” Ye Qingdie asked Xu Mo.
“Sister Butterfly, keep an eye on Ross for me. That guy isn’t very honest and needs some chastisement. Don’t be polite; if he needs to be hit, hit him,” Xu Mo said.
“Is that how you treat your business partner?” Ye Qingdie asked with a curious expression.
“Business partner? I’m his creditor. That kid’s shady as hell; he slept with a client’s partner not long after starting his business,” Xu Mo explained. Ross was a rising star, but he had to be trained and controlled properly; he couldn’t let him get carried away.
With Ye Qingdie around, Ross wouldn’t be able to cause any trouble.
“Alright,” Ye Qingdie nodded. Teaching a young upstart a lesson was nothing hard for her.
“Anything else you need?” Ye Qingdie asked.
“Sister Butterfly, after so long, don’t you have any feelings you want to share with me?” Xu Mo said gloomily.
“Get lost…” Ye Qingdie said. “Don’t keep Zero waiting too long.”
“I made a mistake,” Xu Mo said. “Then I’m off. Let’s get in touch later.”
“Sure,” Ye Qingdie nodded.
Xu Mo reached out his hand, and this time Zero didn’t refuse; the two hugged.
“Satisfied,” Xu Mo said contentedly as he turned and walked away.
Ye Qingdie aimed a flying kick at him, and Xu Mo accelerated away!
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