56: Chapter 56 Business Planning

Jiang Jing hummed a tune as he walked into the bathroom, preparing to take a shower.

As the water washed over his body, he couldn't help but start singing—a notoriously difficult song by Queen. Yet, as it came out of his mouth, it sounded just like the original, with every high note executed perfectly.

"Tsk tsk, this singing skill..." Jiang Jing shook his head at himself in the mirror. "If I'd had this back then, I wouldn't have been mocked for being tone-deaf at the company annual meeting."

After washing up, Jiang Jing's gaze fell outside the window, where the sky over Rong City was as clear and blue as if it had been washed.

He suddenly realized that his perspective had been too limited—spending all day thinking about spending money on beautiful women for cash rebates was fast money, but ultimately just small-time stuff.

With high-end items in the System Mall costing tens or hundreds of billions, how long would it take to earn that just by spending money on women? Besides, Jiang Jing didn't want to become a sucker by spending huge amounts of money on people every single day.

The black technology in the System Mall was enough to change the world with just one item; it seemed he needed to make a move into the business world.

Since he happened to have drawn Master-level Business Talent and Master-level Eloquence, coupled with his God-level hacking skills, he had both the money and the technology. Jiang Jing couldn't see how he could lose.

"I need to change my strategy," Jiang Jing muttered to himself.

Li Xue tilted her head and looked at him. "What strategy?"

Jiang Jing didn't answer, but instead asked suddenly, "Xiao Xue, if I were to start a company, what do you think would be a good name?"

"Huh?" Li Xue blinked, then sat up straight in excitement. "You're going to start a business?"

She bit her lower lip and thought for a few seconds. "How about 'Xingchen'? It implies the stars and the sea."

"Xingchen Technology..." Jiang Jing repeated softly, his eyes suddenly lighting up. "Not bad, let's go with that!"

He picked up his phone and quickly sent a message to Jiang Yan: [Help me register a company named "Xingchen Technology." The business scope should include new energy, biomedicine, artificial intelligence, and high-end manufacturing—write down everything possible.]

After sending the message, Jiang Jing opened the system panel and brought up the mall interface.

Among the dazzling array of black technology products, his eyes locked onto a few key items:

[Water-powered Engine technology: 1 billion]

[Neural Induction Prosthetics technology: 200 million/set]

[Individual Combat Mecha technology: 2 billion]

[Elemental Reactor technology: 10 billion]

Any one of these technologies would be enough to disrupt the existing industrial landscape.

But Jiang Jing was very clear that rashly launching technology that was too advanced would not only attract covetous eyes from all sides but could also disrupt the nation's strategic layout.

He needed a complete business plan that could both accumulate wealth quickly and complement the nation's development.

"Start with the relatively mild beauty serum, then move on to the high-difficulty Water-powered Engine..." Jiang Jing calculated to himself.

This technology uses water as fuel, is 100 times more efficient than oil, and is zero-pollution.

Once mass-produced, it could not only solve the energy crisis but also allow the Dragon Kingdom to overtake others in the new energy sector.

Just as he was immersed in his business vision, his phone rang again.

This time it was a reply from Jiang Yan: "Mr. Jiang, company registration requires information such as the legal representative and registered capital. Could you please provide the details?"

Jiang Jing quickly replied: "List me as the legal representative, and set the registered capital at 1 billion. Go ahead and prepare the documents; I'll transfer the money to you after the charity gala tomorrow."

Putting down his phone, Jiang Jing felt a surge of excitement.

His current funds were only enough to buy one Water-powered Engine, and he would definitely be broke after that, so he needed to accumulate capital at the gala.

"What are you thinking about? You're so lost in thought." Li Xue gently poked his cheek with her finger.

Jiang Jing came back to his senses, looked at her delicate face, and suddenly had an idea. "Xiao Xue, are you interested in becoming a boss's lady?"

Li Xue's face turned red instantly. "W-what do you mean?"

"Exactly what it sounds like." Jiang Jing smiled and pinched her nose. "I'm planning to start a technology company and I need someone I can trust to help manage it. You studied marketing, so you'd be perfect to take charge of brand promotion."

Li Xue's eyes lit up. "Really? Can I do it?"

"Of course." Jiang Jing said confidently, "But before that, you need to undergo some... special training."

He opened the System Mall and found the [Brain Development Capsule], priced at 300 million each, which could permanently increase IQ by 50 points.

Although expensive, this investment was worth it to build his core team.

But he would have to wait; Jiang Jing's current funds were just over 1 billion. He needed to get some cash rebates from spending before registering the company, or he wouldn't even be able to afford the capsule.

"What kind of special training?" Li Xue asked curiously.

Jiang Jing smiled mysteriously. "You'll know when the time comes."

As he was speaking, his phone rang again. This time it was a message from Zhou Wenying: "Brother, I've finished moving! The new house is super great! [Picture] [Picture] Are you free to come over and see it tonight? I've prepared a surprise for you~"

Jiang Jing looked at the message, the corners of his mouth lifting involuntarily.

Zhou Wenying's favorability had already reached 94, the highest among the girls. Plus, she studied art, so she might be able to play a role in the company's cultural and creative department.

Jiang Jing replied: "See you tonight, I have a surprise for you too."

Zhou Wenying didn't have a car yet, so he could spend some money there.

Putting down his phone, Jiang Jing suddenly realized that the girls around him each had their own talents and could completely become part of his business empire.

Li Xue would be in charge of marketing, Zhou Wenying in charge of cultural creativity, Jiang Yan was skilled in management, and even Li Ruonan, whom he had only met once, had expertise in the financial field.

"System," Jiang Jing asked in his mind, "If I use the funds obtained from cash rebates to purchase items from the mall and then use these items to start a business and make a profit, is that considered compliant operation?"

[The funds and items legally obtained by the host through the system can be used freely. The system only concerns itself with whether the source of the funds is compliant and does not interfere with subsequent usage.]

This answer completely put Jiang Jing at ease.

His previous train of thought had been too limited, only thinking about constantly spending money on beautiful women for rebates, while ignoring a much larger possibility—using the rebate funds to buy black technology, and then using that black technology to create a hundredfold or thousandfold value.

"I need to re-plan." Jiang Jing opened his laptop and began drafting a business plan.

Master-level Business Talent made his writing flow as if guided by a god, and in just half an hour, he completed a detailed development plan.

Xingchen Technology would be divided into four major sectors:

New Energy (starting with the Water-powered Engine as the core)

Biomedicine (starting with the perfect beauty serum)

High-end Equipment (Neural Induction Prosthetics first)

Cultural Creativity (integrating short video, live streaming, and other resources)

Each sector had clear advancement steps and profit models, considering both short-term cash flow and long-term development.

Just as Jiang Jing was concentrating on perfecting the plan, Li Xue wrapped her arms around his neck from behind. "So serious? You're not even eating breakfast?"

Jiang Jing only then realized it was already noon.

He closed the laptop, turned around, and pulled Li Xue onto his lap. "I had some ideas I needed to write down quickly. By the way, do you know any reliable headhunters? I need to assemble a top-tier management team."

Li Xue blinked. "Ruonan might be able to help; she has extensive connections in the financial circle."

"Good idea." Jiang Jing kissed her forehead. "I'm going to see Zhou Wenying tonight, and there's a charity gala tomorrow. Will you accompany me?"

Li Xue's body noticeably stiffened for a moment, but she quickly relaxed. "Sure, it'll be a good chance to broaden my horizons."

Her voice was calm, but Jiang Jing could sense a hint of unnaturalness.

"Don't worry," Jiang Jing pinched her cheek. "You will always be the most special one."

This sentence made Li Xue's eyes light up, and she took the initiative to kiss Jiang Jing's lips. "Remember what you said."

[Li Xue Favorability +1] (Currently 93)

[Lucky Draw +1]

Jiang Jing wasn't wrong; each of them was the most special...

PS: [Things like the Water-powered Engine will definitely be in cooperation with the state, don't worry.]