Tech startup: I really do make mobile phones!

Chapter 240 Nietzsche's A-Round

The excitement of the XXTV Annual Economic Figures Awards ceremony has barely faded when the domestic departure hall of Beijing Airport is already bustling with people.

The sounds of announcements, suitcase wheels scraping against the ground, and passengers talking mingled together, creating a noisy atmosphere of farewell.

Zhou Yumeng, holding three freshly printed boarding passes still warm from the printer, quickly walked to Chen Mo's side, her fingertips still holding a clear itinerary.

"Mr. Chen, the flight is at 10:15, and the gate is C23. I've already confirmed with the airport that the baggage check-through procedure is complete, and Xiao Zheng is over there watching the baggage check-in!"

Chen Mo had just nodded when his phone in his pocket vibrated at an inopportune moment, with the words "Lu Laowu" flashing prominently on the screen.

He raised his hand to stop Zhou Yumeng from heading to the boarding gate, then quickly walked to the relatively quiet rest area next door and answered the phone.

"Mr. Lu, why are you calling at this hour? Is there some kind of situation with Nietzsche?" Chen Mo asked directly.

On the other end of the phone, Lu Laowu's voice was a beat faster than usual, but it carried an undisguised seriousness.

"Mr. Chen! Nietzsche is doing very well, absolutely wonderful! It's a matter for the shareholders' meeting."
The meeting will be held tomorrow morning at the Yingtian headquarters, and Vice President Zhang of the Yingtian Expressway Investment Department will also be present in person.

I know you just received an award in Beijing, but you absolutely must come over!

He paused, his tone even carrying a hint of earnestness.

"This isn't a regular meeting; it's about Nietzsche's next 'big move,' and without your presence, nothing can be decided!"

Chen Mo frowned upon hearing this, his gaze sweeping over the three boarding passes for returning to Shenzhen in Zhou Yumeng's hand.

"I'm already at the airport, ready to board my flight back to Shenzhen."

Can I skip this shareholders' meeting?
Or should I send a representative over?

Chen Mo had some doubts. Since Nietzsche was included in Orange's strategic investment system, Lu Laowu had been in charge of its daily operations. When Yingtian Expressway took over the 32.63% of the equity to be disposed of last year, there was also a mature process for handling the matter.

Logically speaking, there was no need for him, the "representative of the controlling party," to make a special trip.

"No way! Absolutely not!" Lu Laowu's voice was lowered, almost with a humble urgency.

"General Manager Zhang specifically asked you about it, saying, 'We only feel at ease when General Manager Chen is present regarding the financing!'"

Lu Laowu cleverly emphasized the words "General Manager Zhang was present" and "financing," hooking Chen Mo's curiosity like a bait.

"Mr. Chen, don't worry, it will only take up two days of your time at most. I guarantee it won't affect your return to Shenzhen to handle important matters. You'll see when you get here that this matter is absolutely important to Nietzsche and Orange!"

After hanging up the phone, Chen Mo's impatience caused by the disruption of his schedule was eventually overshadowed by his curiosity about "financing" and "cost-effectiveness."

He turned to look at Zhou Yumeng, who had been quietly waiting for instructions.

"Let's cancel the boarding pass first! Book three high-speed rail tickets to Yingtian as soon as possible, business class only."

Seeing that Zhou Yumeng immediately took out her phone to contact the ticketing department, he added, "Tell Sister Gong again about the urgent documents from the Orange 3rd Generation factory. Have her sign them on my behalf first, and we'll complete the formalities when I return from Yingtian!"

Zhou Yumeng was quick and efficient, and she looked up to report in less than ten minutes.

"Mr. Chen, the plane ticket has been refunded."

The search results showed that there is a high-speed train departing for Yingtian South Station at 11:20 AM, with ample availability of business class tickets. I have already successfully booked a ticket.

I've already had Xiao Zheng take our luggage directly to the luggage storage area at the high-speed rail station; we can go there now.

On the speeding high-speed train, Zhou Yumeng handed Chen Mo the core data from Nietzsche's annual report from last year, which she had prepared in advance.

The report shows that in 2011, Nietzsche's revenue reached 11 billion yuan, with a gross profit margin of 18.7%, significantly higher than the average level of 15% for mobile phone brands in lower-tier markets.
With a net profit of 1.21 million yuan and a net cash flow ratio of 0.83, its cash flow quality is even better than brands like Coolpad that rely on centralized procurement by telecom operators (who generally have a net cash flow ratio of less than 0.6).

Last year, the Nietzsche 2 series shipped 520 million units, accounting for only 0.037% of the national market, but its sales share in the East China and South China coastal markets reached as high as 68%.

Lu Laowu invested almost all of the 8 million yuan injected by Yingtian Expressway into channel development and after-sales network construction in these two regions, which made Nietzsche's growth rate in these regions 15% faster than the industry average.

As Chen Mo reviewed the solid data, his guess gradually became clearer.

The fact that Lu Laowu dared to make the people from Yingtian Expressway wait for him and explicitly mentioned "financing" suggests that Nietzsche's performance has reached a critical point and he is preparing to launch a "big move" of capitalization.

At 2 p.m., the high-speed train arrived at Yingtian South Station on time.

Lu Laowu's male assistant was already waiting respectfully at the exit, holding a sign that read "President Chen".

On the way to the five-star hotel near Nietzsche's headquarters, the male assistant casually mentioned, "President Lu stayed up until the early hours of yesterday night, with the office lights on until 2 a.m., saying he was personally organizing the materials for the meeting with Morgan Stanley!"

Chen Mo paused slightly in the hand holding the water bottle.
Morgan Stanley?

It seems that Lu Laowu has big ambitions; his goal is to find a top investment bank to endorse his valuation. No wonder he insisted on dragging me into it.

The next morning at nine o'clock, in the conference room at Nietzsche's headquarters.

Sunlight streamed through the blinds, cutting out lines of light and shadow on the long conference table.

Lu Laowu was unusually dressed in a well-fitting dark suit, clutching a thick financing plan tightly in his hand.

Vice President Zhang from the investment department of Yingtian Expressway sat next to him, his notebook filled with dense annotations, the most eye-catching of which were the words "valuation" and "lead investor".

Zhou Yumeng set up a temporary workspace in a corner and turned on her computer to prepare to record meeting minutes.

Xiao Zheng stood quietly outside the conference room door.

"Mr. Chen, you've finally arrived!"

As soon as Chen Mo entered, Lu Laowu immediately stood up to greet him and almost impatiently pushed the financing plan in front of him.

"The core reason we're holding this emergency shareholders' meeting today is just one thing: Nietzsche's Series A funding!"
The 8 million yuan investment in the Yingtian Expressway last year has already yielded tangible benefits, with impressive performance. Now is the perfect time to attract venture capital and expand our gains!

He rubbed his hands together, a smile plastered on his face.

"Aren't you acquainted with Ms. Lu Qingyue, the head of Morgan Stanley's smartphone TMT group? We'll have to trouble you to act as the middleman this time, to connect us and build a bridge!"

Vice President Zhang of Yingtian Expressway also spoke at the opportune moment, his tone calm and composed.

"President Chen, the reason why Yingtian Expressway decided to take over that part of the equity was because we were optimistic about President Lu's financing and listing plan."

Nietzsche's current performance data and market performance have exceeded expectations. If a top international investment bank like Morgan Stanley can be brought in to endorse its valuation, I believe the valuation can increase by at least 20%.

This is a win-win situation for all three of us!

Chen Mo opened the financing plan, which was clearly meticulously prepared. It clearly listed the core elements such as performance support, the amount of financing to be raised, and the planned use of funds.

He raised his head, looked at Lu Laowu who was full of anticipation, and a knowing smile appeared on his lips.

"President Lu! So this is why you held such a rushed 'emergency shareholders' meeting'!"

Okay, since I'm already here, I'll stay in Yingtian for a couple more days.

I'll contact Morgan Stanley first to see their schedule!

Upon hearing this, Lu Laowu felt reassured and let out a long sigh of relief, his smile becoming even brighter.

"Mr. Chen! I knew you were reliable! Let's set the general framework for the financing today, and then refine the specific terms after Morgan Stanley responds!"

The atmosphere in the meeting room instantly became relaxed and lively.

Zhou Yumeng's fingers flew across the keyboard as she sent the key information about "Nietzsche's Series A financing launch" to Lin Junfeng in the legal department via Orange Group's internal encrypted email, asking him to come to Yingtian as soon as possible to follow up on subsequent legal matters.

Meanwhile, on the 46th floor of Morgan Stanley's headquarters in Lujiazui, Shanghai.

Standing in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window, Lu Qingyue felt as if he had the entire Bund and Huangpu River view under his feet.

She held the corner of a newly delivered quarterly report on the smartphone industry between her fingers, her brows furrowed slightly.
The report shows that Sanjing unexpectedly jumped to first place in domestic shipments last year. She circled a prominent question mark next to it with a red pen, three months faster than Morgan Stanley's estimate!

Assistant Chen Min stood ramrod straight to the side, clutching a spare data analysis sheet in her hand, even unconsciously lowering her breathing, not daring to disturb her boss's thinking.

"The channel costs of Sanjing and Pingguo are 8% lower than the industry average. How exactly did you achieve that?" Lu Qingyue finally raised her eyes, her voice clear and precise.

Chen Min immediately stepped forward and handed over the supplementary data.

"The main reason is that they reused some of the original logistics and warehousing systems of the operators and signed exclusive channel cooperation agreements with some local operators, thereby reducing costs even further."

Lu Qingyue nodded, then asked two more questions about after-sales cost sharing and parts inventory turnover. After receiving satisfactory answers, she changed the subject, her tone softening slightly.

"How is Mr. Chen's friend doing at Jiaotong University these days?"

"Mr. Zhao is learning very quickly and is very hardworking. Professor Julie reported that he is highly enthusiastic about learning and his spoken English has improved significantly, reaching the standard where he can conduct academic exchanges in North America without any obstacles."

Chen Min smiled and added, "In addition, he recently asked me to help introduce him to a law firm we work with, and he invested in a small mobile game development studio, saying he wanted to start small and test the waters!"

Lu Qingyue hummed in agreement, a barely perceptible hint of tenderness flashing in his eyes.

After all, she was someone Chen Mo had solemnly entrusted to take care of, so she would naturally pay more attention to her.

"Okay, you can go ahead and get busy!" She waved her hand and turned her attention back to the industry report in her hand.

However, just two minutes later, his personal cell phone, which was on his desk, suddenly vibrated.

Lu Qingyue instinctively frowned. During work hours, very few people dared to dial her private number directly.

But when she caught a glimpse of the name "Chen Mo" flashing on the screen out of the corner of her eye, her tightly furrowed brows instantly relaxed, and even the corners of her lips curved into a barely perceptible smile, tinged with a hint of joy.

Lu Qingyue got up and walked to the French windows again. She lightly swiped her finger across the screen to answer the call. A breeze blew through the slightly ajar window, ruffling a few strands of hair on her forehead: "Hello?"

"Qingyue, first of all, I have to say thank you!"

Chen Mo's cheerful voice came from the other end of the receiver, conveying a sense of familiar ease and warmth.

"That kid Zhao Tiezhu in Shanghai must have caused you a lot of trouble, right? Last time he talked to me on the phone, he kept praising the teacher you found for him as being very professional and responsible!"

"I only helped with the enrollment procedures and coordinated some resources; it wasn't a big problem!"

Lu Qingyue's voice unconsciously softened slightly compared to usual, losing some of its usual aloofness.

“He is very ambitious and dedicated to his studies. I also heard about the investment in the studio from Xiaomin, and all the procedures are compliant!”

Chen Mo smiled and agreed: "I know he can't stay idle. Wang Teng from Cheng Bao's side mentioned it to me before."

But honestly, the reason he's doing so well in Shanghai is because he has people looking out for him in every way; it's all thanks to your network of connections.

"Without your connection, how could he have gone through all those investment procedures for his little studio so smoothly?"

The intimacy and trust in those words were undisguised, and Lu Qingyue felt her ears getting slightly hot, but she didn't respond. She just listened quietly, feeling the warmth emanating from the other end of the phone.

Seeing that she did not refute, Chen Mo naturally changed the subject.

"Let's get down to business!"

Nietzsche Mobile is currently actively pursuing its Series A funding round, and its owner, Lu Laowu, hopes to invite Morgan Stanley to be the lead investor.

You are the head of Morgan Stanley's Asia Pacific Smartphone and New Energy TMT group, this is within your scope of work, and it's a good achievement for you!

"I have read Nietzsche's fundamentals before. Their growth rate in the East China and South China markets is indeed good, and their channel strategy is also unique, which is in line with our current investment direction of potential targets in the lower-tier market."

Lu Qingyue's tone immediately switched back to professional analytical mode, but she agreed with unusually quickness.

"How about this, I will personally lead the team to Yingtian for on-site inspection tomorrow, and we will arrive at Nietzsche's headquarters at 10 a.m. sharp."

Tell them to prepare their financial statements for the past three years, a detailed development plan, and a market expansion strategy in advance.

After finishing her business, she paused, her fingertips unconsciously tracing the cool frame of the French windows. Her tone seemed casual, yet it carried a hint of barely perceptible anticipation.

"Will you accompany us on the inspection tour in Yingtian at that time?"

"Of course!"

Chen Mo's laughter came over, tinged with a mischievous tone.

"From a public standpoint, Orange Technology is a major shareholder of Nietzsche, and the financing of the holding company is a major event, so I have to keep a close eye on it myself." "From a private standpoint," he drawled, "since you, Miss Lu, have personally led the team here, I have to set aside a whole day to keep you company."

It also allows me to slack off and escape the endless production ramp-up reports at the company.

Lu Qingyue couldn't help but chuckle softly; this was the first time she had shown such a genuine smile today.

"You, an entrepreneur who just won the XXTV Annual Economic Figure Technology Award, do you still care about Nietzsche's meager financing?"

"How could I not care?" Chen Mo's tone was clearly teasing, yet seemed to have a hidden meaning: "I need to save up some money for a wife so I can propose to someone in a grand manner in the future, right?"

These words were like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, instantly making Lu Qingyue's cheeks flush.

She coughed lightly, just in time to notice a knock on the office door. She quickly seized the opportunity to say, "A subordinate has come to report on their work. That's all for now. See you in Yingtian tomorrow!"

After saying that, he hurriedly hung up the phone.

As she turned to walk toward her desk, she could still clearly feel the lingering heat on the tips of her ears.

Chen Mo always manages to easily disrupt her usual calm and composed rhythm with just a few words.

The next day, at 10:00 AM.

Lu Qingyue, accompanied by her assistant Chen Min and her elite TMT industry investigation team, arrived at the Yingtian Nietzsche headquarters on time.

Inside the meeting room, the initial presentation and communication of business data had just concluded, and various charts were still flashing on the computer screens of the Morgan Stanley team members.

Lu Qingyue suddenly turned to Chen Min behind him, his tone carrying a deliberately serious tone.

"You will be in full charge of leading the team to complete this due diligence and valuation modeling for Nietzsche."

This is a separate evaluation for you. The data must be accurate and detailed, especially the cost structure and efficiency analysis of the East China channels. There must be absolutely no deviation.

Chen Min was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously wanted to confirm the details, but saw that Lu Qingyue had already picked up the coat draped on the back of the chair and glanced at Chen Mo next to him as if by accident.

Chen Mo immediately understood and gestured with his chin toward Zhou Yumeng, who was taking notes.

"Xiao Meng, you will also go with Xiao Min and represent Orange Technology throughout this due diligence process."

The historical evolution of Nietzsche's equity, the specific details of the use of the 8 million yuan investment in Yingtian Expressway, and the evaluation of its effects all need to be verified with Morgan Stanley.

Consider this your first real-world rehearsal before being promoted to assistant general manager!

The laptop in Zhou Yumeng's hand was still on the page with the "Preliminary Financing Timetable". She and Chen Min across from her exchanged a glance, and both of them saw a helpless, bitter smile in each other's eyes.

It was clearly a matter that was initiated and set by the two bosses, but in the end, they were given the most tedious and specific "tests".

"Mr. Lu, Mr. Chen, if there's anything unclear during the due diligence process..."

Before Chen Min could finish speaking, Lu Qingyue's arm seemed to accidentally brush against Chen Mo as she passed by.

The two walked towards the conference room door together with perfect understanding. Lu Qingyue only turned back and waved, leaving behind the words: "If you encounter any problems, communicate with Nietzsche's liaison department first. We'll be back later!"

The meeting room door closed gently, shutting out the two "hands-off managers".

Zhou Yumeng closed her laptop helplessly and looked at Chen Min: "Then I'll go and connect with Nietzsche's CFO to retrieve the original financial documents and cash flow records. If you need any data, just contact me anytime."

Chen Min nodded and quickly got into the zone.

"Okay, let's start by checking the sales and channel data!"

The two capable "assistants" immediately threw themselves into the intense work.

Meanwhile, Chen Mo and Lu Qingyue had already gotten into the car, with Xiao Zheng driving in front.

"Where are you going?"

As Lu Qingyue looked out the window at the bustling streets of Yingtian, full of the charm of the ancient capital, her tone was much more relaxed than it had been in the conference room.

Chen Mo did not answer directly, but instead gave instructions to Xiao Zheng.

"Let's go to Laomendong!"

Then, he turned to Lu Qingyue: "I can't let you come to Yingtian and only have Nietzsche's financial statements and cold data in your eyes. I'll take you to try the authentic local snacks and experience the local atmosphere."

The car stopped at the quaint alley entrance of Laomendong. On both sides of the bluestone road were various old shops with red lanterns hanging, and the air was filled with the tempting aroma of various foods.

Chen Mo got out of the car first and naturally walked to Lu Qingyue's side, pointing to a stall selling roasted chestnuts that was steaming hot and smelled sweet.

"The chestnuts here are very good. They're roasted using a low-sugar method, and I remember you don't like things that are too sweet!"

As she spoke, she walked over and bought a paper bag of freshly roasted chestnuts, carefully peeled one open, and handed it to Lu Qingyue.

Lu Qingyue did not refuse. When she reached out to take it, her fingertips inadvertently touched Chen Mo's fingertips. The two paused slightly, smiled at each other, and an invisible understanding and closeness flowed in the air. Their hands naturally came together without them even realizing it.

Chen Mo looked towards a stage in the distance where traditional opera was being performed, while Lu Qing took a small bite of the warm chestnut in her hand and commented softly, "Mmm, very fragrant and tender!"

Chen Mo smiled when he heard that.

"After all, it has a high starch content, so the texture is firmer and more 'floury'!"

The two held hands and walked slowly along the bustling alley.

As Lu Qingyue passed by a small shop displaying intangible cultural heritage paper-cutting art, she stopped and was captivated by an exquisite paper-cutting in the window featuring the night view of the Qinhuai River. She stared at it for a moment, lost in thought.

Chen Mo moved closer to her, followed her gaze, and suggested with a smile, "If you like it, buy it as a souvenir!"

Lu Qingyue did not object.

As the shop owner handed her the packaged paper cuttings, she was about to take out her wallet to pay when Chen Mo stopped her first.

“I brought the money this time, let me handle it! Consider it a thank you for agreeing to Nietzsche’s financing yesterday, for being so quick to agree.”

Lu Qingyue raised an eyebrow at him, a hint of amusement in her eyes: "Are you thanking me, or DaMo?"

Chen Mo blinked, a sly smile playing on his lips.

"Thank you all! But this part of thanking you needs to be calculated separately, at another time."

As evening falls, the setting sun casts a golden glow over the ancient buildings.

The two strolled leisurely along the banks of the Qinhuai River, as pleasure boats slowly passed by. The lanterns hanging on the boats and the lights on both banks were reflected on the dark green water, shimmering into flowing spots of light.

Lu Qingyue suddenly remembered something and said, "Zhao Tiezhu messaged me yesterday, saying that his small studio has finished the first mobile game demo and he wants you to take a look and give him some feedback when you have time!"

It seems this brat wants to see him himself, but he can't say it directly, so he's using Lu Qingyue to express it!
Chen Mo nodded: "Once I'm done with Nietzsche's business, I'll go to Shanghai with you."
To be honest, the fact that this kid can actually settle down and get things done is much better than I originally expected!

"Wasn't it you who insisted on 'throwing' him to Jiaotong University for further studies and then asked me to keep an eye on him!" Lu Qingyue's tone was light and teasing: "Otherwise, how could your 'General Manager Zhao' from Orange be so well-behaved in that glamorous world of Shanghai!"

Lu Qingyue was well aware that Zhao Tiezhu was now having an ambiguous relationship with that Professor Julie.

If she hadn't been watching from the shadows, Zhao Tiezhu would probably have been blinded by the dazzling world of Shanghai long ago!
A gentle evening breeze blew by, ruffling a few strands of hair at Lu Qingyue's temples.

Chen Mo almost subconsciously reached out and gently tucked the few unruly strands of hair behind her ear, as if he had done this action a thousand times.

Lu Qingyue paused slightly, and when she looked up, she met Chen Mo's gaze.

At this moment, his eyes lacked the sharpness and calculation he usually displayed in the business world, and instead showed a rare gentleness and focus.

Lu Qingyue shifted her gaze somewhat uncomfortably to the shimmering river surface: "It's getting late, we should go back and check on their due diligence progress!"

Chen Mo did not expose her momentary awkwardness, but simply nodded in agreement.

"Okay! But before we go back, I have to take you to try a bowl of authentic duck blood vermicelli soup. It's a long-established restaurant in Yingtian City, and the taste is absolutely amazing. It would be a shame to miss it."

The two walked side by side toward the alley entrance, their shadows stretching long in the setting sun.

Occasionally, an evening breeze would swirl up fallen leaves, playfully brushing against the hem of their clothes.

No one deliberately mentioned words like "like" or "care," but every unintentional action and every tacit conversation along the way seemed more real and tender than any straightforward confession.

Three days later, Morgan Stanley completed its preliminary due diligence and valuation reports.

Chen Mo and Lu Qingyue attended the meeting together and listened to the project team's formal report.

Nietzsche Series A Due Diligence Report

Business fundamentals:
In 2011, the Nietzsche 2 series shipped 520 million units, precisely targeting the high-growth price range below 1000 yuan.

With its core markets of East and South China accounting for 68%, and by reusing the Orange Group's supply chain and warehousing, the cost per unit in the channel is 12% lower than the industry average, giving it a clear advantage.

With a clear product positioning, significant improvements in after-sales service, and a user repurchase rate of 22%, higher than the industry average.

The 8 million yuan invested in Yingtian Expressway has been efficiently invested in channel and after-sales service construction.

Financial health:
Revenue was 11 billion yuan, gross profit margin was 18.7%, net profit was 1.21 million yuan, net cash flow ratio was 0.83, and cash flow quality was excellent.

With a debt-to-asset ratio of only 15.2%, far below the industry average, and no interest-bearing debt, the company has a sound financial condition.

Core risks:

The market is overly concentrated in East and South China; the supply chain is highly dependent on the Orange Group (92%).
With a limited product line, the company faces pressure to iterate in the face of the 4G and multi-core upgrade trends.

Nietzsche Series A Valuation Report

Valuation results:
融资前估值区间为68-72亿元，对应PS倍数6.1-6.5倍，较同期下沉市场品牌平均PS（4.2倍）有显著溢价。

Valuation Logic:

Compared to other recent Series A companies such as Wheat (US$40 billion) and Sichuan Conservatory of Music (RMB35 billion), Nietzsche has a relative advantage in gross profit margin and channel efficiency.

The valuation level is supported by the huge growth potential of the lower-tier market and the 10% shareholder value premium brought by the Orange Group's supply chain and Yingtian Expressway channel resources.

Key assumptions:

In the next few years, the compound annual growth rate of shipments needs to be maintained at 85%-90%, new market expansion needs to be successful, and cost control needs to remain effective.

With Morgan Stanley's professional due diligence and authoritative valuation backing, even if Morgan Stanley does not ultimately act as the lead investor, Nietzsche's Series A financing is already more than half successful, and the road ahead is bright.

After confirming Morgan Stanley's intention to lead the investment and arranging the follow-up work, Lu Qingyue prepared to return to Shanghai.

Chen Mo also quietly finished his business and boarded Lu Qingyue's Pontiac chartered plane to go to Shanghai.

The aircraft climbed into the stratosphere and stabilized.

Chen Mo looked around at the comfortable and luxurious environment inside the cabin and joked, "President Lu really knows how to enjoy life!"

Lu Qingyue shook his head seriously and explained, "Choosing a charter flight is mainly for efficiency. Time is the most expensive cost. You should probably consider saving your time as well."

Chen Mo thought for a moment, then smiled helplessly.

"I understand the logic!"
However, Orange Group is expanding everywhere, and there are places where money is needed everywhere.

For me, first class is already pretty good for everyday travel.

As for private jets or long-term charters, let's wait until the company reaches a higher level before considering that!

Upon hearing this, Lu Qingyue did not offer any further advice, but instead took out her tablet and began handling official business.

Chen Mo asked the flight attendant for an eye mask and a soft blanket, and then comfortably lay down in the seat next to Lu Qingyue to catch up on sleep.

This seat can actually recline 180 degrees!
When Lu Qingyue finished her work and was about to take a short break, she turned her head and noticed that a corner of the blanket on Chen Mo had slipped off.

She gazed quietly at his sleeping profile for a moment, then reached out and carefully and gently tucked the blanket back in for him, her movements meticulous and focused.

(End of this chapter)