Rebirth 2010: I taught Mr. Lei how to make a mobile phone

Chapter 955 The dust has settled, Chen Mo should be happy.

After everyone finished reading the draft, the meeting room fell into a long silence.

A complex mix of shock, relief, joy, and solemnity filled the air.

The people present were all seasoned veterans, and the fact that they could experience such a long-lost emotional fluctuation in them speaks volumes about the sharpness of Chen Mo's writing, the depth of its metaphors, and the fierceness of his character.

Although Lao Ma's speech in the afternoon was outrageous and some of his remarks were inappropriate, it was at least cloaked in the guise of "exploring innovation," which provided some cover-up. Although it made some people in the audience look unhappy, it did not completely break off relations, and the situation could still be salvaged.

Chen Mo's article was utterly incisive and scathing, practically insulting a monk while leaving no room for any semblance of dignity.

If Chen Mo actually speaks according to this script this afternoon, in front of numerous domestic and foreign dignitaries and global media, the consequences will be unimaginable—the situation could become so chaotic that it would be impossible to control.

Even though they held high positions of power, the thought of the potential upheaval still filled them with lingering fear.

Several people with close ties to the parties involved had beads of cold sweat on their foreheads.

After a long silence, one of them took a deep breath and exclaimed, "It is truly commendable to consider the overall situation."

These remarks drew nods of approval from the others.
Another person noticed the blank space at the end: "But what preparations did Chen Mo mean when he said 'I'm ready'?"

The elderly man sitting at the head of the table simply smiled faintly after presenting the manuscript, without directly answering the question. Instead, he steered the conversation toward a more pressing issue:

"This is a matter of great importance and will have far-reaching consequences. I propose that Ant Group's IPO plan be postponed."

He paused, his gaze sweeping across the room, his tone steady and powerful, exuding an imposing aura.
"Who is in favor? Who is against?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the conference room fell into a brief silence.

This is a gift question.

Several people exchanged a complex and enigmatic look, conveying their message in silence.

Finally, one of them cleared his throat and cautiously spoke:
"If Ant Financial suffers a setback, the Alibaba ecosystem will inevitably be severely weakened. At that time, will Beyond Technology become the dominant player, creating a new monopoly? Should we prepare contingency plans to counterbalance this?"

No sooner had he finished speaking than the man sitting opposite him, seeing the look the old man gave him, immediately retorted, his tone carrying an undeniable certainty:
"Checks and balances? Why do we need checks and balances? When evaluating a company, should we only look at its size and not its essence and social value?"

He then opened the documents in front of him, analyzing them meticulously, his voice firm and resonant:
"Let me give you a brief overview of what the other side has been doing all these years:"
In terms of government cooperation, from the Spring Festival travel rush test of 12306 to national-level cybersecurity protection, and then to the "one-stop online service" platforms in various provinces and cities, the technical support provided by Beyond has been rock-solid, relieving us of so much pressure and bringing so much convenience to the people.

In terms of stabilizing employment, Ele.me, ride-hailing services, Douyin and its associated live-streaming e-commerce, and mini-program development... these ecosystems have created tens of millions of flexible employment opportunities, serving as a ballast for social stability.

In terms of development, its annual compound growth rate of over 50% is already a miracle in the history of Chinese commerce!
In terms of economic contributions, it pays tens of billions of yuan in taxes and profits every year, making it a veritable tax giant.

Even its advocacy of a "healthy work, happy life" workplace culture has subtly raised industry standards and alleviated workplace anxiety in society.

It even boosted the overall development of some technology companies such as Xiaomi and JD.com.
I actually believe that the stronger such companies are, the greater their contribution to the country, and the more stable their foundation!

This powerful statement left those who had initially harbored doubts speechless; they wanted to refute it but found themselves at a loss for words.

The feeling is like trying to find a point to deduct from a student who gets perfect scores in every subject and whose character is impeccable – it's futile and powerless.

We can't be nitpicky and deduct points for saying his name wasn't chosen well, can we?

At this moment, another, deeper voice rang out, raising a profound concern that could not be avoided: "We know Chen Mo's control over the other side. As long as he is there, everything will be fine."

But fate is unpredictable; what if Chen Mo is gone?

With such a massive economy, who will control it in the future? Who can guarantee it will always stay on the right track?

The elderly man at the head of the table had been listening quietly to the arguments from all sides. Only now did he slightly raise his eyelids, a barely perceptible, almost mocking smile playing at the corners of his lips, and calmly respond:

"I've done my research before. The other side has a sound and well-established mechanism. Just as you said, without Chen Mo, expansion might be insufficient, but maintaining the status quo is not a problem."

He paused, his gaze sweeping across the room, his tone steady and powerful, exuding an imposing aura:
"Even if we take a step back and say that Chen Mo is only thirty-three this year, in the prime of his life, while that Mr. Ma is fifty-four, and we are all much older."
Even though we're gone, Chen Mo is still here!
When discussing some long-term problems, don't you all always say, "We should trust the wisdom of future generations"?

So today, I'm returning this sentence to you verbatim.

Let those who come after us solve the problems of the future.

He no longer gave the crowd room for debate and went straight to the point:
"Now, let's vote on Ant Group's IPO. Those who agree to postpone the IPO, please raise your hands."

After speaking, the old man took the lead and firmly raised his right hand.

Hearing "suspension" instead of "abortion" eased the somber expressions on some of their faces.

After a brief hesitation, hands were raised one after another, and in the end, it passed unanimously with no abstentions.

From the initial expedient measure to the unanimous approval of the key decision, only the old man himself knows how many thrilling games and compromises were involved.

Fortunately, the outcome was ultimately good.

In fact, he did have a backup plan.

This trump card, capable of turning the tide, was the preparation that someone had asked about before—preparations made by Chen Mo.

He recalled that morning when Chen Mo, after reporting the situation, seemingly casually added, "If Ant Group is ultimately able to go public, then Beyond Group will immediately launch its listing plan, choosing New York as the location."

The speaker is intentional and the listener is intentional.

Both of them knew it was impossible, but the resolute tone hidden beneath Chen Mo's unintentional words remained vivid in his memory.

That is the kind of courage that is willing to do anything, even if it means shattering into pieces, to stop a certain trend from spreading.

Fortunately, this move is no longer needed.

Otherwise, Chen Mo will inevitably be thrust into the spotlight and subjected to unimaginable pressure.

Today, Chen Mo chose to exercise restraint for the sake of the bigger picture.
This restraint has also given him more room to maneuver in today's ceremony.

This is a peerless weapon with its own consciousness.

Late at night, the elderly man organized the meeting minutes and related documents and urgently reported them to his superiors.

He was confident about the final decision.
(End of this chapter)