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Chapter 1172: Chapter 1030: Dream Fund (Please subscribe!)
For safety.
To avoid uncontrollable factors.
On the way from school to home, Tang Qing no longer rode his electric car. In just these two weeks, he had sent over ten people away and made sure that at least four groups returned to nature’s embrace ahead of time.
He hadn’t thought.
That he, a "fat sheep," would be so targeted, with people always thinking they could take a bite and making what they believed were flawless plans, thinking they could thereby get rich and reach the pinnacle of life.
But.
Their teeth weren’t that great.
They broke their teeth.
...
Back in the vehicle.
"Tangtang, entrepreneurship is tough."
Tang Qing pulled Lin Jiaxue into his embrace.
"Of course, on the entrepreneurial path, out of a hundred entrepreneurs, fewer than three percent survive beyond three years, and less than one percent persist and stand out."
"Is the entrepreneurship environment that bad now?" Lin Jiaxue asked.
Tang Qing shook his head.
"It’s not that the current entrepreneurship environment is bad, but rather about how one defines it. It’s just that young people’s entrepreneurship focuses too much on ’decency,’ and there aren’t many good businesses left for those who want to maintain that ’decency.’"
"If it’s about being a small vendor, pushing carts and selling snacks, that has a higher success rate than opening a shiny, decorated store. So, your definition earlier was inaccurate. It’s not that entrepreneurship is difficult, but ’decent’ entrepreneurship is truly hard."
"In an economic society where money talks, contemporary university students find it hard to convince themselves to do those ’indecent’ businesses. Naturally, they dive headlong into the ranks of ’decent’ entrepreneurship, and it’s no wonder it’s so competitive."
Listening to Tang Qing’s explanation.
Lin Jiaxue reflected thoughtfully, as it seemed to really be the case.
Tang Qing spoke again.
"I’m just fortunate; otherwise, I would probably be just an ordinary university student now, attending school and working part-time on weekends, saving up for a long time just to buy you a nice outfit."
Saying this, Tang Qing tightened his grip on Lin Jiaxue’s hand, gently rubbing it.
One could imagine.
Without the system.
Even with rebirth, at best he might just live a modestly prosperous life. He wouldn’t have been able to come up with the initial investment money for the venture with Li Jianguo, and he’d still honestly face the National College Entrance Examination, with no guarantee of getting into any particular university.
Afterward, he and Lin Jiaxue would live a tight life.
His second uncle might also be dead by now.
In this life, he might never even know he had a Second Aunt and cousin. Such a life, even as a Reincarnator, would hardly see much improvement; even if he pursued entrepreneurship, he might die on the roadside.
Where would he have the ease he felt now?
"We’re pretty good now, aren’t we?"
Feeling the odd tone in her man’s voice, Lin Jiaxue hugged Tang Qing tightly.
"Yes, we have everything we want, so I’m very lucky to have you all, and haven’t been treated poorly by the heavens."
Lin Jiaxue suddenly looked up, her sparkling eyes gazing at him, "Should we go to a temple and pray? Life has changed so dramatically, it feels almost surreal to me."
Tang Qing gently stroked Lin Jiaxue’s hair.
Smiling, he said, "No need, that’s a place people go to find psychological comfort, and I don’t like it. In my heart, the only thing I believe in is using my strength to provide you all with good lives."
"Okay, I’ll listen to you," Lin Jiaxue said sweetly, burying her head.
...
Arriving home.
Tang Qing immediately contacted Dou Jiao.
"Little boss, what’s up?" Dou Jiao hadn’t finished work yet in Qingyan City.
Tang Qing said casually, "Nothing much, just got blocked by someone today."
"What? Who dares to block you?" Dou Jiao was startled.
"Some entrepreneurs came to me to present their projects," Tang Qing explained.
"Did you agree?"
Dou Jiao instantly thought: No project could be agreed upon.
Tang Qing laughed, "Of course not, if I did, would I still have good days ahead? Wouldn’t I have to deal with several waves every day? Moreover, I don’t like his project. The reason he called is for something else."
"Director’s orders."
Dou Jiao immediately got into work mode.
Tang Qing revealed his purpose: "I want to establish a Dream Fund."
"Dream Fund?" Dou Jiao murmured.
"It’s essentially an Angel Investment Company, but this investment company will only invest in original or quasi-original projects. Those who repackage popular foreign software and aim to fish for my money will be universally rejected," Tang Qing was quite adamant.
"But how will it profit? Original projects aren’t market-tested," Dou Jiao reminded.
"The purpose of this company is to invest in dreams, don’t worry about profit. However, the projects must be meaningful, not mere fantasy. As for the CEO, find someone suitable. I’ll provide one billion RMB as initial funding to test the waters. For now, the company will operate under Sky Eye."
"Okay, you’re the boss. It’s easy to be willful with money," Dou Jiao didn’t say much else.
"Great. Also, issue a notice on behalf of the company and inform the media, spread the word. From now on, anyone who harasses me at school won’t get a penny, understand?"
Tang Qing certainly didn’t want to encounter another Li Zhengming.
"Don’t worry."
...
The next day.
Morning.
Following the "National Heavy Equipment."
Tang Qing came up with a "Dream Fund," once again becoming a piece of financial news. Why wasn’t it the finance headlines? Because a big shot was attending an economic summit, and they couldn’t snag the top spot.
Not far from the burden.
In a basement.
After returning from a run and contemplating the new project, Li Zhengming was pulled by his mate to the computer, "Zhengming, look, was Tang Qing scared by us?"
After reading, Li Zhengming chuckled, "Heh, indeed, the Dream Fund, interesting."
He couldn’t help but recall Tang Qing’s words from yesterday, "Dreams are fine, but they have to be your own."
"The notice says it’s only one billion RMB, what can that amount do?" his companion said helplessly. One billion RMB could be used up just investing in a few decent projects, hardly enough to go around.
Li Zhengming explained, "That’s just their seed money. Besides, their investment is in dreams, not in quick money-making schemes for people like us. Meaningful projects don’t require too much initial funding."
"He’s made his money, the full don’t understand the hungry," the companion commented sourly.
Li Zhengming patted his shoulder and laughed, "You’re right, but put yourself in their shoes. They don’t lack money. You ask them to invest in the kind of projects we had before, they might genuinely not be interested."
"Must be nice to have money."
"Nice, right? Then work hard. If we do well this time, we might still have a chance."
"Do you think Tang Qing’s luck is too good, with such a wealthy second uncle? If I had a second uncle like that, I definitely wouldn’t be like him. I’d quit school and wander the world," his companion said enviously.
"That’s why he’s a tycoon, and you’re not," Li Zhengming said as he sat down in front of the computer, opened a document named ’New Project’, and typed in the thoughts he had during his run.
"I wonder when he’ll surpass Li Jiacheng." 𝑛𝘰𝑣𝑝𝑢𝑏.𝘤𝑜𝘮
Li Zhengming said, "It’s a matter of time. Tang Qing’s most valuable companies are at the forefront of their industries, with tremendous potential. If they go public, Tang Qing’s net worth could surpass Li Jiacheng’s in minutes, believe it or not?"
"I believe it, but sadly it has nothing to do with us."
"Who says it’s unrelated? If Tang Qing becomes the world’s richest man, we’d gain face too. When has Huaxia ever produced the world’s richest man? Tang Qing represents the hopes of our generation."
"Yeah, to knock Bill Gates off his perch."
"Forget about others, get to work. Let’s finish the website architectural plan today and quickly produce a feasibility report."
"Oh..."
The companion made a face.
Coder.
Can’t afford to be hurt.
Outside.
Many people read the news.
And gave up on pitching their projects.
Blocking someone’s door while still hoping they’ll like your project is unrealistic. Of course, unless it was an extremely confident project. And extremely confident projects with great prospects don’t lack investors.
