Chapter 102: Surveillance

Listening to Xiao Zhi's introduction of this game, Shen Mo felt it probably didn't have much of a future.

5v5 battles, each character has different skills, you need to level up during combat, and there are defense towers too.

This game—who would actually play it?

In any case, Shen Mo said he definitely wouldn't play it; he only liked match-three and a series of other casual pass-through games.

But Shen Mo still agreed—after all, the company's revenue over the past half year had looked very nice.

The operations lady, Qiang Ni, and Xiao Zhi had also set up a casual games division, a mid-sized games division, and so on.

The company's scale had expanded to the point of taking over an entire floor, and headcount had already reached three hundred.

When he had just come back, Shen Mo had wanted to say: plant a seed in spring, and by winter a three-hundred-person company has grown.

"Glory" also had a corresponding PC game called "Heroes."

Xiao Zhi wanted to develop it at the same time, but felt the money on hand wasn't quite enough.

Regarding this matter, Shen Mo thought it over for a moment, then waved his hand generously and invested the money directly.

This made the operations lady widen her eyes and say in disbelief: "Boss Shen, does Boss Liu know about you investing the money?"

Shen Mo thought for a moment, then said seriously: "I think you are all talented people, you definitely won't let me down, so I feel it's worth investing."

"As for Boss Liu, just don't tell her."

This was his own first time proactively making an investment; it couldn't be made into a big fuss—what if it failed?

Do it on the down-low, and tell Liu Yue once it succeeds.

If it fails, then it doesn't matter.

Xiao Zhi was moved—where would you find such a good boss?

Shen Mo patted his shoulder: brother, I'm counting on you.

The operations lady brought out another executive stock-option and dividend plan for Shen Mo.

Shen Mo flipped through it, felt it was fine, and agreed directly.

But Shen Mo also set one condition.

"I can let everyone eat meat, but everyone also has to create enough value."

"Draft a progressive bonus plan later."

"For games in development like 'Glory' and 'Heroes,' as long as tasks are completed on schedule, or ahead of schedule, bonuses can also be given."

"Giving money isn't the problem; the problem is whether everyone can create value."

The operations lady also fully agreed on this point.

After the small internal meeting came the collective general meeting.

Shen Mo got to know all the newly arrived middle management.

In one sentence—if anyone has something to say, speak up; as long as it can be solved, Shen Mo will definitely solve it.

If it can't be solved, Shen Mo would go find his wife to solve it.

The head of the casual games division, a middle-aged uncle named Lin Qi, said timidly: "Boss, my daughter wants to get into a primary school in the urban district, but we're short a spot."

Shen Mo waved his hand generously—no problem, this can be solved.

This matter didn't even require finding Liu Yue.

"I have an apartment in the urban district; just use the school spot."

A newly arrived architect named Fu Rong, seeing this, also raised his hand and said timidly: "Boss, I want to buy a house."

Shen Mo likewise said no problem.

"If you want to buy now and don't have the money, I can lend it to you."

"Afterward, you just work hard and pay me back."

"If you want to buy later, then work hard developing new games and earn dividends—as long as you're capable enough and create enough value, I won't be stingy with the money."

The architect Fu Rong gritted his teeth and said seriously: "I want to buy now, because I'm getting married."

Shen Mo shrugged—no problem, he'd have the operations lady take him to pick out a unit at the Liu Corporation's property development after the meeting; Shen Mo would pay, no interest. Everyone else was stunned.

Boss Shen, are you the turtle in a wishing well? You really agree to anything?

Fu Rong's lips trembled as he said in disbelief: "Boss Shen, aren't you afraid I'll just take the money and run?"

Shen Mo smiled and said softly: "What I want are employees who work for me wholeheartedly."

"And I feel that with work, you have to trade sincerity for sincerity—playing the empty-promises game doesn't work."

"And Xiao Zhi, Qiang Ni, Wang Lin (the operations lady), Li Qiang, and a few others have already proven that, faced with my sincerity, they sincerely reported back to me."

"So, I believe you won't betray me either."

Of course, I'm also not afraid of betrayal.

This sentence was something Shen Mo didn't say out loud directly.

Behind him stood two large groups—the Liu Corporation and the Shen Corporation—both with formidable legal departments, plus long-term partner red-circle law firms, which could easily take down any betrayer.

Everyone attending the meeting was indeed moved.

Even though most of them were old foxes, they were still deeply moved.

After all, Shen Mo was genuinely putting up money, people, and effort—not making empty promises.

This behavior was indeed impressive enough.

At noon, Shen Mo, as always, treated all employees to lunch.

This time it couldn't be just any casual meal—they had to go to a big hotel.

Going out to eat during work hours and resting in the afternoon made even the newly joined employees feel their blood surging.

This boss—truly impressive.

But in the evening, when Shen Mo got home, he was caught by Liu Yue.

"Hubby, is there anything you want to say to me?" Liu Yue asked with a grin, looking at Shen Mo.

His heart skipped a beat, and Shen Mo told her about adding more money to the company again.

Liu Yue let out a breath of relief, very satisfied.

No inner grumbling, no complaints, no incoherent rambling — that was good.

"Tell me why you wanted to invest privately? You could have let me and Meng Bai invest alongside you." Liu Yue sat in Shen Mo's lap, rested her head on his shoulder, wrapped her arms around his neck, and asked softly.

Shen Mo gave an embarrassed smile. "I didn't tell you because I was afraid of being scolded."

"The reason for the investment is that I believe time reveals a person's heart. Xiao Zhi and Qiang Ni have been running the company very well, everyone gets along happily. The reason for the large-scale cash handouts is that I think this is the management style that suits me best."

【Can I tell you that I was thinking, if it succeeds, great; if it doesn't, at least no one will roast me for having a bad mindset when investing?】

【Can I tell you that the reason for the large-scale cash handouts came from reading Liu Bang's biography, where I saw the inspiration from the man who, after becoming emperor, ennobled everyone back in his hometown?】

Whenever Shen Mo thought of the Liu Bang biography he'd happened to read, he found it absurd.

Xi Juan died in battle — so ennobled his mother.

Zhou Ke and Ji Cheng died in battle — so ennobled their sons.

Absolutely would not let the brothers who followed him sacrifice for nothing.

The whole point was: you can despise my character, you can call me a scoundrel, but you can't say I'm not good to my people.

The brothers who follow me will absolutely all eat their fill and drink their fill.

Liu Yue was very satisfied with Shen Mo's words, then said with a smile: "But hubby, you did one thing wrong. When it comes to doing business, you can't bear all the costs alone. I'll talk to Meng Bai — the additional investment the two of us should make is a must."

"The reason is simple. What if this game blows up huge, and Meng Bai suspects your solo additional investment was meant to dilute her shares and kick her out?"

Shen Mo suddenly understood.

Liu Yue continued: "Giving money to employees is the same — it should all go through the company's accounts as much as possible."

"We can set up a company welfare fund, dedicated to helping employees through difficulties."

(End of chapter)