Chapter 101: Subscribers can switch freely
Ever since Tencent found its monetization model, its trajectory had skyrocketed beyond comparison.
Despite Lianzhong Communications breathing down their necks, Tencent stood firm, convincing investors of its unstoppable future.
At Qingyan Investments, Li Mo and the others went straight to the conference room.
“Good afternoon, Mr. Mo! Mr. Ma! Mr. Zhang!”
Employees greeted them enthusiastically, their voices echoing until the meeting room door closed behind them.
“Ah, Mr. Mo, we’re not as bold as you. Maybe after the IPO, we’ll consider buying a supercar.”
“By the way, Zeng Liqing and the others are still out handling business.”
As they chatted, Ma Tengyun energetically updated Li Mo on operations.
“No need to wait for the IPO. I’m planning to equip all senior management with Rolls-Royces and supercars. You can use company vehicles for work.”
With his crypto contracts yielding massive returns, Li Mo no longer needed to grind in stocks or futures.
Cash flow? Not an issue. He was swimming in liquidity.
“Y-You’re not joking, are you?!”
Zhang Zhidong was floored, barely believing his ears.
“When have I ever joked? A big deal just netted me some extra funds. Consider the cars yours.”
Ma Tengyun and Zhang Zhidong erupted in cheers.
“Alright, I’ll have this arranged ASAP. Tengyun, update me on Tencent.”
Ma Tengyun sat up straighter, enthusiasm radiating.
“Tencent Coins are exploding! Not just in Shenzhen, Shanghai newsstands are now packed with our recharge points!”
“Online banking integration is fully live. Most banks support direct top-ups, capturing both adult and teen markets.”
“And here’s the kicker, ”
His voice grew even more animated.
“Companies are lining up to advertise with us now!”
“Before, internet ad revenue was monopolized by the Big Three. But with Tencent’s traffic surging… brands are flocking to us. Rates are still low, but mark my words, we’ll dominate.”
Li Mo nodded. Ad revenue was negligible in Tencent’s grand scheme. Their young user base meant conversions weren’t the priority, yet.
“Good. Zhidong, next up: launch a ‘Yellow Diamond’ feature.”
“Have R&D roll it out today.”
“Yellow Diamond?!”
Ma Tengyun froze. Was Mr. Mo about to unveil another revenue stream?
“Correct. And a ‘Red Diamond’ too.”
“Yellow Diamond is a subscription service, 10 Tencent Coins monthly. Unlocks exclusive profile customization, like a ‘QQ Show’ for user profiles.”
Ma Tengyun’s mind flooded with visions of coins pouring in.
Zhang Zhidong immediately vowed to deliver the feature within four hours.
“Brilliant, Mr. Mo! Riding the QQ Show hype, we’ll solidify Tencent Coins’ value!”
“Future monetization will be a breeze!”
Now, Ma Tengyun fully grasped Li Mo’s master plan behind Tencent Coins.
“Exactly. Red Diamond, meanwhile, is a QQ Show VIP pass, monthly access to exclusive outfits.”
“Subscribers can switch freely.”
“Also, add Yellow and Red Diamond badges on profiles, visible to friends.”
Zhang Zhidong and Ma Tengyun stared at Li Mo in awe.
“With this, young users will scramble to flex these badges! Pure genius!”
Li Mo nodded.
“I’ll be away for a while. Keep Tencent running smoothly, Yellow Diamond, Red Diamond, the works.”
He planned to spend quality time with Bai Lulu. A woman of her stature rarely had free time.
“When I return, we launch a blitzkrieg against Lianzhong.”
His calm tone sent thrills down their spines.
Evening.
A dazed Su Xiaoxiao finally stirred, the shock of Li Mo’s success still crushing her.
No matter how she racked her brain, she couldn’t fathom how a jobless man could afford a Lamborghini.
She had to confront him.
Mustering her resolve, she drove to the home they once shared.