Chapter 152: KTV Opening

It's time for the monthly Triad Society meeting again.

This meeting went smoothly, with no unexpected incidents.

Even the always defiant Da B behaved honestly this time, and the transaction volume in Causeway Bay reached a historic high of four million.

It seems Jingkun's audit call last month worked; Da B's falsified accounts are no longer so blatant.

Just as they were preparing to adjourn, Chen Mo called out to everyone present.

"Everyone, Big Boss, I've opened a new shop in Jianshazui; it's opening today. Anyone interested in coming to support it? There's fun inside."

Chui Shui Ji was the first to offer support: "Wow, Mo Ge's new shop is opening; I'll definitely go support it. When I get back I'll give you a big red envelope, I'll definitely go!"

Jingkun caught on and asked, "Mo, is this the one you mentioned to me before?"

Chen Mo gave a mysterious smile and nodded.

Thirteen Sister, seeing Chen Mo and Jingkun playing a silent riddle, couldn't help asking, "No way, Mo, what silent riddle are you playing with Dragon Head? Did you come up with something good again, keeping even me in the dark? I'm your Big Boss after all!"

Chen Mo quickly bowed to Thirteen Sister and apologized, "Don't worry, sis, you'll definitely get a share of the good stuff. It just came out, there wasn't time yet!"

The Jianshazui KTV that Chen Mo has been keeping very secret, even the junior staff were ordered by Chen Mo to keep it confidential, all to give these big shots a bit of shock.

"No need to give red envelopes, just show up. I've prepared a surprise for everyone."

"Alright, since Mo said so, let's all go support it. Maybe Mo has some money‑making avenue to introduce to us!"

Jingkun had already guessed what Chen Mo was up to and immediately called everyone to go together.

He even holds shares in the LD Laser Disc Factory.

Chen Mo's business is booming, so his dividends will naturally increase.

Seeing Dragon Head Jingkun speak up, the group of big shots thought for a moment and all nodded in agreement.

It's both to save face for Dragon Head and because they think Chen Mo knows business; maybe there really is a profitable opportunity.

Central isn't far from Jianshazui; after the tunnel you arrive.

A few dozen people arrived at Chen Mo's new shop, and upon seeing the lavish décor, each exclaimed in awe.

"Mo, this is a huge investment! Such luxurious renovation must have cost a lot, right?"

"Yeah, I have no idea what kind of shop you're opening, and what does the KTV sign at the entrance mean?"

"What KTV means, you'll see once we enter a private room. As for the renovation, it cost over a million."

Chen Mo isn't exaggerating.

This KTV has dozens of rooms; just the karaoke equipment alone cost several hundred thousand, and with sofas, coffee tables, and all the décor for each room, the total came to about nine hundred thousand.

But for anyone else, renovating such a KTV would definitely run into the millions, since Chen Mo's karaoke gear is sourced directly from Yinghuaguo, making it cheap.

And others can only buy from him, so he'll surely take a profit.

Renovating a KTV like this can't be done without at least a million.

Everyone was stunned by the over‑million renovation cost.

They do have over a million, but they just can't bear to spend that much on renovation.

Chen Mo ignored their reaction and led them into the most luxurious big room.

"Sit wherever you like; later I'll show you something fun."

Chen Mo's rooms are divided into three tiers: medium rooms for fewer than ten, large rooms for ten to twenty, and deluxe rooms that can hold more than twenty.

As the name suggests, the deluxe rooms are all about luxury: genuine‑leather sofas, a custom‑made gigantic TV screen, and a private restroom.

In this era, even that massive TV screen exceeds their imagination.

Jingkun stared at the screen and exclaimed, "Mo, didn't you just set up a mini cinema?"

He's seen karaoke in hotels run by Yinghuaguo people and has heard Chen Mo talk about KTV, but what Chen Mo produced still surprised him.

"Everyone, stay calm; the show is about to start!"

How can a KTV not have a princess!

Inspired by Liu Piaopiao, the hostesses at Chen Mo's KTV wear all sorts of uniforms—flight attendants, nurses, office beauties, and so on; basically every uniform needed here except policewoman.

"Greetings, Big Bosses!" May, originally from the Golden Sands Nightclub, led a group of uniformed beauties inside.

The group of big shots stared with wide eyes, and even Jing Mom's eyes widened.

She's also opened several bars and nightclubs; how did she never think of doing it this way before!

Thirteen Sister, seeing her former subordinate May, quickly asked, "May, what fun is actually here? Mo kept me guessing; you won't keep me guessing too, will you?"

"Sister, how could I!" May smiled, "Big Bosses, pick the girls first; I'll fire up the machines now."

When May said that, the others were still curiously waiting, but Chui Shui Ji and Fei Lao Li immediately shouted.

"I want the flight attendant!"

"I want the nurse!"

Both are lecherous; when May brought the girls in, they were already raring to go.

Anyway, no matter how much Mo teases, the mystery will be solved, so better pick a girl you like first.

The other big shots, seeing this, also began choosing girls.

May used this time to start operating the karaoke machine.

Soon, as a laser disc containing Principal Tan's songs was inserted, the TV screen displayed images.

When the music started, May sang along to the current hit "Zhi Xin Dang Wan Ou" with the backing track.

Hearing May's voice, everyone was stunned, and Chui Shui Ji even forgot to play the ball.

When May finished a song, the crowd rushed around, impatiently questioning Chen Mo.

"Mo, is this the karaoke? Didn't you say this thing can only sing Yinghuaguo songs?"

"Also, why does this differ from what I saw in those big hotels?"

"Right, are there any other singers? I like Lam Tsz Cheung!"

"Bosses! Everyone, quiet down! Listen to me as I slowly tell you!"

Chen Mo hurriedly soothed a few bosses, then began explaining to them how to use and play the karaoke.

The karaoke machine used in his karaoke venue wasn't that high-end commercial model, but a home version, so those bosses didn't recognize it at first.

If they used that high-end commercial model, one machine would cost ten to twenty thousand, one machine would be enough for an entire karaoke venue, and only one set of laser discs would be needed.

Then Chen Mo could make a few bucks—who would he sell the laser discs his factory produces to!

The home version is different—single machines are cheap, but you need a lot of them; the key is that each machine requires a set of discs.

One disc costs a hundred, ten songs per disc, and a full set requires dozens or even hundreds of discs.

Only then would his factory business do well!

Of course, he wouldn't tell those bosses about this.