The Seventh Base

Chapter 543: Chapter 15 Elizabeth’s Wonderful Fantasy_2

Due to the tax benefits for student entrepreneurs at Lucas University, their net profit this time reached nine figures.

Xu Mo felt emotional, the energy business truly was a lucrative one.

Ross felt melancholy, he had finally made it in big business, but the business wasn’t his; he wasn’t even considered a shareholder.

However, Xu Mo promised him if he diligently worked for these ten years, he would give him some shares so he could have the capital to start anew, and this made Ross somewhat hopeful.

He was still young!

In ten years, he would still be under thirty; he could wait.

After earning his first pot of gold, Xu Mo told Ross to spend the money on setting up a factory that needed to be large, and conducive to future expansion—preferably directly accommodating multiple transport ships.

According to Ross’s thinking, they should be saving money now; they should just handle the direct transfers, but since Xu Mo said so, he could only do as told since he was just an employee.

Xu Mo’s plan wasn’t for the current Blue Star Energy Technology Company but for the future.

He needed to check with Zero and her mother, bring some people up, and when the time was right, purchase a spacecraft capable of interstellar travel in the company’s name.

Carter, as a shareholder of the company, the Aerospace Union would have to help secure the best price.

Xu Mo’s life was still leisurely and carefree.

One day, Ize found him.

“Xu Mo, I have something to ask you,” Ize said.

“You’re my brother, just speak frankly,” Xu Mo said.

“Well…” Ize was somewhat shy, “What is appropriate to give a girl for her birthday?”

“That depends on the girl’s status and her family situation,” Xu Mo said, as he had already guessed whom it was about.

Ize glanced around and whispered softly, “Elizabeth.”

“Xu Mo, I’ve done my best to persuade her about the last incident, and Elizabeth has calmed down,” Ize said.

“I understand,” Xu Mo patted Ize’s shoulder, “For someone of noble status like the Princess, ordinary gifts are clearly meaningless; it has to be thoughtful and also expensive. All that talk about ‘it’s the thought that counts’ is just deceitful comforting—girls love it more when the gifts are expensive. Given Princess Elizabeth’s stature, wouldn’t it be insulting to give her something of little value?”

Ize nodded earnestly, “Is there any recommendation then? She lacks nothing.”

“There is, but it’s too expensive, let’s forget it, I’ll think of something else,” Xu Mo said.

“As long as I have it, it’s no problem,” Ize said resolutely.

Xu Mo considered for a moment, then shook his head, “There is, but let’s forget it.”

“……” Ize looked dejected, “Just tell me, let me consider it?”

“Alright,” Xu Mo agreed reluctantly and then whispered, “Shares.”

“Shares?” Ize was startled.

“Yes, shares,” Xu Mo said, “Think about it. Although Princess Elizabeth doesn’t lack money to spend, she can’t always be asking her family for it, right? Princess Elizabeth also has other royal siblings, competition is fierce, unlike you. She has many concerns when doing things, but also many places to spend money.”

Ize nodded solemnly, indeed it was true.

“But you can’t just give her money, right? I’m afraid the Princess will sever ties with you, but shares are different, meaningful, and able to continually create wealth. Moreover, having shareholders including Odin Mountain and Carolan Star Royal Family members could provide Princess Elizabeth with networks,” Xu Mo explained, “However, I suggest you don’t give shares, after all, I’m very optimistic about this 10% stake; it might be worth a huge fortune in the future.”

Ize appeared thoughtful; these shares were currently worth tens of millions—not a small amount, but he could afford it.

Given such a profit rate, the value of his shares could be at the billion level in the future, indeed very valuable, but it was their value that made them meaningful.

“No worries, I’ll give shares,” Ize declared, after all, he had not obtained them by assuming any risk.

“Brother, I still advise you, these shares will really be valuable in the future, don’t be impulsive,” Xu Mo said.

“I don’t mind,” Ize said. “How much should I give?”

“If you’re going to give, it should be half each, that’s more meaningful,” Xu Mo said. “But be careful.”

“Understood,” Ize nodded.

“If you really want to give, make sure not to mention me, otherwise Princess Elizabeth will definitely not accept,” Xu Mo said.

“Don’t worry,” Ize said. “But Xu Mo, brother, why don’t you hold the shares directly?”

“The company will need to grow in the future. My goal is not just an energy company. You know my identity, I will have to return to Anos Star eventually, so I can’t expose myself,” Xu Mo said. “Remember, everything I do externally is done by Ross.”

“Hmm, understood,” Ize nodded. Xu Mo is not having an easy time, and he’s so kind, I must help Xu Mo in the future.

Thinking about what he had said in front of Elizabeth, Ize felt a bit guilty.

He would make it up to Xu Mo.

After Ize left, it wasn’t long before Carter arrived, asking the same question about what gift to give.

Xu Mo repeated what he had said earlier, and Carter fell into thought.

What Xu Mo said really made sense.

It was decided then.

Thus, on the eve of her birthday, Princess Elizabeth received two identical gifts.

In her room, she looked at the two share transfer contracts in her hands.

Weren’t Ize and Carter always at odds?

How could they start a business together?

Moreover, they both gave her the same shares.

After investigating, Elizabeth was surprised to find that this group had tremendous potential. It was an energy group, with the major shareholders being the Tard people’s Ross and the Odin Mountain Star Royal Family, the providers of energy. It seemed Ross had consolidated the resources. Tard people were indeed naturally adept at earning wealth, having keen insight. She wanted to meet this significant shareholder and alumnus.

Elizabeth was quite satisfied with the gift; she indeed needed it very much.

Thinking this, Elizabeth sent a message to Carter and Ize, inviting them to bring Ross, Sorey, and Yekaterina to her birthday party. She had acquired shares in the group and wanted to get acquainted with the shareholders to look out for each other in the future.

They both agreed.

Following that, Elizabeth sent another message: “Find a way to get Xu Mo to also attend.”

Ize and Carter were thrown into disarray after receiving the message. Why invite Xu Mo? What was Princess Elizabeth intending?

Moreover, Xu Mo might not want to attend at all; it looked like they would have to deceive Xu Mo.

They both responded to the message, agreeing to the request. Elizabeth put away her Communicator, her beautiful eyes revealing a hint of arrogance.

She was annoyed thinking about Xu Mo, the humble servant from Anos, who had dared to refuse to become her guard. How could he refuse such an opportunity? Was it because of that woman?

Thinking of the woman who had dared to point a sword at her, Elizabeth grew even angrier.

Tomorrow, she would show this servant from Anos what status and position meant; he would definitely be ashamed and regretful.

Only by showing him power would he naturally bow down.

Elizabeth was already fantasizing about Xu Mo kneeling before her, bowing his head in acknowledgment of his mistake.