Tian Tian stood frozen at the entrance of the hotel, as if she had just heard something unbelievable. Her eyes were wide with disbelief.
What did she just hear?
Had she really heard that Hatsune's revenue had reached one billion?
One billion—what kind of concept was that?
Even many mid-sized companies didn't earn that much in a whole year. But Black Domain Technology had made a billion in just a few hours after their product launch?
It was simply too unbelievable.
Tian Tian turned to Chen Mo, speaking softly, "Chen Mo, did they say Hatsune made a billion in sales? That can't be true, right? They must be messing with me."
"It's true," Chen Mo nodded. "Hatsune is an excellent product to begin with. And on top of that, I pushed out a forced pop-up ad on every phone. That's basically free advertising to every smartphone user out there. A massive spike in subscribers was inevitable. That one billion is just the beginning. Tomorrow will be the real peak of our growth."
Compared to Tian Tian's excitement, Chen Mo remained calm—he even hoped for the storm to grow stronger.
One billion?
That was nothing.
"So… I've succeeded?" Tian Tian asked, her voice trembling with emotion. Tears welled up in her eyes as she suddenly threw her arms around Chen Mo. Her hollowed-out miniskirt and alluring curves made it hard for Chen Mo to keep his composure.
Tian Tian had always been a proud and determined woman.
After returning from studying abroad, she'd dreamed of starting her own business. Her original goal was to build something with her own hands, something that could rival the Tian family enterprise back in Beijing. But when her father refused to support her, they had a falling out. She left home and became a lecturer at Qingmu University.
Still, her dream had never wavered.
She had nearly given up hope—until she met Chen Mo. Bold, daring, and fearless, Chen Mo reignited her passion. She was drawn to his energy and took the plunge with him into this venture.
Now, her dream had become reality. With her own two hands, she had helped build something that reached one billion in sales in just a few hours.
"Yeah. You've succeeded. You're about to become a nationally famous boss lady," Chen Mo nodded. As he looked at her flawless face and felt the heat rising in him, his voice grew a bit hurried. He knew if this continued, something might happen.
"Uh… Tian Tian, I get that you're excited, but… can you let go of me now?"
"Ah…"
Tian Tian's face instantly flushed redder than a rose. Her charm only grew more irresistible, but she quickly realized how inappropriate her actions were and let go. Her hands twisted awkwardly, with nowhere to go.
Unbelievable. A company CEO shy around a college kid, completely caught off guard.
"S-Sorry. I was just… too excited. I didn't mean to."
Chen Mo chuckled, "Even if you did mean it, I wouldn't mind. After all…"
Tian Tian puffed up her cheeks with a cute pout and showed a small dimple, though sadly without little tiger teeth. "Oh, you're asking for it, Chen Mo!"
"You can't beat me."
"Then I'll call your parents…"
"You're not my teacher anymore. What role are you calling them in?" Chen Mo teased, his eyes gleaming with mischief and charm.
"Hmph… I'm not talking to you anymore. I'm heading into the party. They're probably waiting," Tian Tian said, her face still blushing, and walked off toward the celebration.
Heh.
Chen Mo watched her leave, a faint smile on his lips.
What are you so excited about?
This is only the first step for Black Domain Technology.
Once I bring out more tech from the movies—step by step—this company will dominate the world.
When that day comes, you won't just be a boss lady… you'll be a queen.
Chen Mo followed her inside.
The venue was lit with flashing neon lights, the air thick with the scent of alcohol and youth. Excitement and hormones mingled freely.
Black Domain Technology was a vibrant, youthful company. Most employees were young, making the atmosphere casual and communication easy.
Everyone was already partying hard.
Just then, Chen Mo saw Tian Tian on stage, holding a microphone and a bottle of beer. When she noticed Chen Mo looking, she returned a playful, mischievous glance.
"Everyone, didn't you say you wanted to meet the boss of our company? Well, he's here tonight. Should we get him on stage to say a few words?"
The moment her words fell, the entire room erupted in cheers like a blast from a giant speaker.
They'd been dying to meet the mysterious boss who had developed Hatsune and controlled an AI. He was like a living legend to them.
Their idol.
"Yes, yes, yes…"
"Get the boss up here! We want to witness his charisma!"
"I have a daughter—does anyone know if the boss is single?"
"Boss…"
"Boss…"
"We've been working here so long and never even seen him!"
Over a hundred employees began to chant, louder and louder.
Chen Mo glanced around at the crowd, knowing he couldn't refuse. It was clear they wouldn't let up. Besides, this was a great chance to meet the company's core team and announce his vision for the future.
Chen Mo slowly walked on stage, stood next to Tian Tian, and took the mic from her. At that moment, he caught another sly glint in her eye.
Damn! She did this on purpose.
Tricked me into making a speech.
"Hello everyone, I'm Chen Mo. I guess I'm the young boss you've all been talking about. I'm currently a sophomore at Qingmu University—just a student. Learning is my real job, and I honestly don't know how to run a company. Everything we've achieved is thanks to Miss Tian Tian. I'm just someone who shares in the fruits of others' labor."
Chen Mo's smooth, magnetic voice echoed through the room.
All one hundred-plus employees stared at him and then burst out laughing—not sure if it was because he was so young or because of his humorous speech.
What the hell!
The boss is only a sophomore?
That means he's technically our junior!
Unbelievable!
Our boss is so young, yet he developed something as groundbreaking as Hatsune. Truly enviable!