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Chapter 314 Family Banquet

Lu Jingyi stayed in Chen Mo's arms for a long time before her emotions gradually calmed down.

When she looked up, she happened to see the Lu family driver not far away.

The other party had been with the Lu family for over twenty years and was now looking towards the other side of the road, as if he hadn't seen anything.

Lu Jingyi's cheeks flushed slightly as she finally realized what she had just done.

She stepped back half a step from Chen Mo's embrace and straightened his collar, which she had messed up.

"Let's go home first."

"Was this arranged by Uncle Lu?"

"Um."

Lu Jingyi said softly, "My dad said that the whole family should have dinner together tonight."

This visit to the Lu family is completely different in meaning from the last one.

The two got into the same car.

Thinking about going home with him this time, Lu Jingyi's face flushed slightly again.

Chen Mo noticed her reaction.

"Mr. Lu, are you nervous even going home?"

Lu Jingyi rolled her eyes at him; this man really did lack romance sometimes.

Chen Mo smiled, took her hand, and stopped teasing her.

Wei Shan and Qin Feng followed in the car behind.

The convoy left the airport and drove into Beijing in the evening.

……

More than forty minutes later.

The vehicle was parked outside the Lu family's old residence.

The courtyard was already lit with warm yellow lights, and Gu Qinglan was standing in front of the entrance hall waiting, wearing a light-colored cashmere sweater, exuding a gentle and elegant temperament.

"mom."

Lu Jingyi stepped forward.

Gu Qinglan hugged her daughter, and only after making sure she wasn't tired did she look at Chen Mo.

"It's good that you're back."

Aunt Gu.

"Last time I came, I was in a rush and didn't even have a proper meal."

Gu Qinglan smiled and said, "There are no outsiders here today, so let's not talk about those headache-inducing official matters."

Upon entering the living room, Lu Changming had not yet come downstairs, but Lu Zhilan was already sitting on the sofa.

The fatigue from the verification and investigation a few days ago has completely disappeared, and she has regained her usual competence.

Upon seeing Chen Mo enter, Lu Zhilan stood up and greeted him, "President Chen."

Chen Mo shook hands with her: "Director Lu."

"This time, I should be the one thanking you first." Lu Zhilan did not shy away from the storm that had just ended. "Because Taichu No. 2 was able to hold its ground and the institutions were not forced to liquidate their positions at the lowest point, I was able to buy myself time to re-verify all the procedures and formalities."

Chen Mo remained calm: "Taichu used my strategy, which was a risk I was meant to take."

"I signed off on the strategy, I coordinated the organization, and I bear the responsibility for the procedures." Lu Zhilan looked directly at him. "So you don't need to refuse this favor, and I won't stand on ceremony."

Chen Mo smiled slightly and said no more.

As soon as the group sat down, a dull, soft sound of a cane striking the ground came from the direction of the stairs.

An elderly man with a full head of white hair slowly walked downstairs. Lu Changming followed beside him, not offering a helping hand, but simply slowing down his pace at the corner.

Everyone in the living room stood up at the same time.

Chen Mo had already guessed the identity of this meritorious old man.

"Old Lu."

The old man walked closer and looked at him carefully for a few seconds.

"Chen Mo."

"Well done."

The old man's voice was not loud.

"The Lu family owes you a favor."

"It's all in the past now."

"What's past is the wins and losses in the market; human relationships don't last forever."

The old man pressed his palm against the top of his cane.

"Come visit us often in the future."

He did not mention Han Jingzhi, nor did he ask where the nearly 100 billion yuan came from.

At his age and in his position, many attitudes can be conveyed with just a single sentence.

As advised by the doctor, the elderly man always ate his meals very early.

I stayed in the living room tonight just to see Chen Mo in person.

After exchanging a few words, he left accompanied by guards, without attending the younger generation's dinner.

……

The dishes on the table were all home-style cooking.

Lu Changming sat in the main seat, while Gu Qinglan sat on the other side.

Chen Mo and Lu Jingyi sat side by side.

The initial conversation revolved around Chen Mo's injuries, the courses at Tsinghua University, and the recent lives of Chen Jianguo and his wife.

It wasn't until halfway through the meal that Lu Changming asked about Han Jingzhi.

"Did he go to Tai Chu to see you?"

"Um."

Chen Mo put down his chopsticks.

"Director Han came over to curry favor with me and brought two documents with him."

"One is a pilot reserve project for private banks."

"The original largest shareholder was preparing to withdraw. I established Moyan Financial Investment to take over the 30% share of Huake Bank's largest shareholder and main initiator."

"Moyan Financial?"

This was the first time Lu Jingyi had heard this name.

She paused for a moment, holding the spoon, and looked up at Chen Mo.

However, she didn't press the matter at the dinner table, but simply kept those three words in mind.

Gu Qinglan also understood the implication. She shifted her gaze from Chen Mo to her daughter's face, but ultimately said nothing.

At this juncture, Chen Mo took the opportunity to mention Moyan Financial, the implications of which are thought-provoking.

Lu Zhilan, sitting at the table, was more concerned about the project itself: "Has the regulatory body re-examined it?"

"The materials have been submitted," Chen Mo said. "The capital comes from my personal funds, and the board of directors, personnel, and accounts are all independent."

Lu Zhilan nodded: "A banking license is not an ordinary industrial asset. The earlier the isolation is carried out, the fewer troubles there will be later."

Lu Changming continued, "What about the other one?"

LandSpace.

Chen Mo said, "A market-oriented industrial fund on Director Han's side holds 40% of the shares and has the right of first refusal in the next round of subscription."

"Xingchen Industrial Investment has completed the first round of verification and paid 60 million yuan based on the latest valuation. The transaction has been completed."

Forty percent.

Even within startups, this ratio is enough to determine many important matters.

Lu Changming didn't show much surprise: "Zhang Wu and his original team will continue operating?"

"right."

"StarCraft provides long-term funding, industry resources, and international technological expertise, without interfering in their day-to-day research and development."

"That's for the best."

Lu Changming said, "The investment cycle for commercial spaceflight is far longer than that for general internet projects. Since you've taken on this 40%, you have to be prepared to invest for many years in a row."

"I see."

"The policy level has begun to discuss the technical standards and access boundaries for commercial spaceflight." Lu Changming looked at Chen Mo.

"Blue Arrow can follow normal procedures to coordinate with the China National Space Administration and relevant industrial departments regarding project application, safety regulations, test resources, and launch site coordination."

A hint of surprise flashed in Chen Mo's eyes.

In the previous era, it took much longer for China's commercial space industry to truly gain sufficient attention.

Now that Blue Arrow has just been established, policymakers are already preparing to create a clear interface for private teams.

His advance planning is clearly influencing some people's judgment.

"I'm planning to go to the United States again in a few days."

Chen Mo said, "SpaceX's Falcon 9 will attempt to recover the first stage rocket again soon."

"Once things are settled over there, I will formally meet with the Blue Arrow team to determine the funding and technology roadmap for the first phase."

"Please be careful while traveling abroad."

Lu Changming only offered one reminder and did not ask for any further details.

Official business has temporarily come to an end.

Gu Qinglan steered the conversation back to everyday life.

Are your parents still busy at the store?

"We've already opened thirty stores."

When Chen Mo mentioned his parents, a smile appeared on his face.

"My dad has been traveling to other cities to visit branch stores lately, and my mom can't sit still either. They both say they're tired, but no one can persuade them to rest."

"I'm happy even if I'm busy because I have things I enjoy doing."

Gu Qinglan served him a bowl of soup.

"If you have the chance, please invite them to visit the capital."

"it is good."

"Jingyi will go with you to pick her up then."

A brief silence fell over the table.

Lu Jingyi looked up: "Mom, why are you talking about me again?"

"Didn't you two come back together today?" Gu Qinglan asked casually. "Old Zhou even called me specifically."

A bad feeling welled up in Lu Jingyi's heart: "What did he say?"

"They didn't say anything, just told me to cook later."

Lu Zhilan couldn't help but laugh.

Lu Jingyi's composure finally crumbled.