"Uncle, I'll go to this banquet, but not as a member of the Lin family."
Jiang Mo said to Lin Zhixuan on the other end of the phone, his tone firm and unyielding.
"Mom and I have made it on our own all these years. Now I have my own career and pursuits, and I don't want to rely on the Lin family."
Lin Zhixuan heard Jiang Mo's words and was about to continue persuading him, but then Jiang Mo's identity as Dr. Ouyang's student suddenly flashed through his mind.
Dr. Ouyang has immense influence and extensive connections within the Alliance, so his students naturally receive a lot of attention.
Thinking of this, Lin Zhixuan swallowed the words he was about to say, only sighing helplessly and saying, "All right, Mo'er, since you've made up your mind, your uncle won't say any more."
"Be careful at the banquet. If you encounter any trouble, remember that your uncle will always be your backing."
After speaking, Lin Zhixuan hung up the phone and went back to report the situation to the Lin family.
After hanging up, Jiang Mo leaned on the sofa, rubbing his temples, pondering his future plans.
Not long after, Jiang Mo's phone rang again. He glanced at the caller ID; it was Dr. Ouyang.
"Hello, Dr. Ouyang, how are you?" Jiang Mo quickly answered the phone, his tone respectful.
"Jiang Mo, you should already know about the Alliance banquet, right?" Dr. Ouyang's voice came through the receiver, with a hint of a smile.
"Yes, Doctor, my uncle just called me, but I declined the Lin family's invitation," Jiang Mo said truthfully.
"Oh? Why did you refuse? This is a rare opportunity," Dr. Ouyang asked, somewhat curious.
Jiang Mo briefly explained his thoughts and attitude towards the Lin family to Dr. Ouyang. After listening, Dr. Ouyang laughed heartily and said, "So that's it. Actually, I called this time to tell you that the Researcher Association will also be attending this banquet, and I can take you with me to attend as a Researcher."
Jiang Mo hesitated upon hearing this. After all, Dr. Ouyang's invitation was hard to refuse, but he didn't want to attend as a Researcher, as this might limit his actions in seeking benefits as Dawn Company.
As if guessing Jiang Mo's thoughts, Dr. Ouyang continued, "Don't worry, Researchers can also attend the banquet in their personal capacity, as many Researchers have their own side businesses.
If you have any ideas, you can completely act in your other capacities; the association will not interfere."
Jiang Mo's eyes lit up, and he immediately had an idea. He quickly said, "Really? That would be great, Doctor! Actually, I was thinking of attending as Dawn Company, so I can strive for more benefits for Dawn's development then."
In fact, Dr. Ouyang had known for a long time that Jiang Mo was part of Dawn Company, after all, only he could produce those new types of Tree Fruit and energy cube.
However, Dr. Ouyang did not know that Jiang Mo was the behind-the-scenes boss of Dawn Company, only thinking that he had invested in Dawn with his technology.
"Hahahahaha, of course you can. Dawn is now an excellent emerging enterprise of the Alliance. It's perfectly suitable for you to attend the banquet with this identity."
"Get ready. You might gain a lot from this banquet," Dr. Ouyang encouraged.
"Okay, Doctor, thank you! I will definitely prepare well," Jiang Mo said gratefully.
After hanging up the phone, a confident smile appeared on Jiang Mo's face.
The next day, Jiang Mo arrived at Human Paradise and went straight to his father, Jiang Yutian, to lay out his plan for attending the Alliance banquet, emphasizing his idea of attending as Dawn Company and striving for benefits.
Jiang Yutian listened carefully, nodded slightly, his eyes full of admiration, and said, "Mo'er, your idea is good. Go for it."
Then, Jiang Yutian's expression became stern. He summoned Zhen Yu and Pan Yan and solemnly instructed, "You two have official identities in the Alliance. At this banquet, you must support Dawn when necessary."
"Those attending this banquet are all top Alliance powers. Without strong backing, it will be difficult for Dawn to gain an advantage. Everything should prioritize Mo'er's safety and Dawn's interests."
"Yes, BOSS!"
Zhen Yu and Pan Yan responded in unison, their eyes revealing a resolute expression.
After leaving Jiang Yutian, Jiang Mo went to the first floor of Human Paradise.
As soon as he stepped in, he saw a group of security guards surrounding a young master.
Lingxi rushed over upon seeing this and reported in a low voice to Jiang Mo, "Young Master, that person is Huang Ye, the young master of the Huang family from Huangsheng Group. Somehow, he became addicted to gambling on the first floor. Not only did he lose all his money, but he also owes Human Paradise ten million in gambling debts, and he doesn't dare to ask his family for it. So, he's already been severely taught a lesson."
"Huangsheng Group Huang family?" Jiang Mo's eyes narrowed upon hearing this name, a trace of imperceptible coldness flashing in his eyes.
According to the information obtained by Dawn, this Huang family was the culprit who forcibly seized Chen Jiaxing's family supermarket and hired people to kill Chen Jiaxing's father. Chen Jiaxing's family supermarket is still under the Huang family's name.
The Huang family is just a small shareholder in Huangsheng Group, and Huang Ye naturally knew that Human Paradise was an Alliance property. Surrounded as he was, he dared not act arrogantly in the slightest.
If he couldn't pay, according to casino rules, he could only leave body parts to pay off the debt.
Seeing that the casino staff were about to act, Huang Ye, sweating profusely, suddenly shouted, "Don't... don't do it! I can use a Starter Pokémon to pay off the gambling debt, I have a Quilava!"
The burly men from the casino were stunned at first, then burst into mocking laughter: "Young Master Huang, are you crazy from poverty? Is a Starter Pokémon something you can just casually use to pay off debts? Would your old man allow it if he knew?"
Huang Ye's face flushed, and he stammered, "I... I didn't lie to you, I really have a Quilava, it... it's very powerful, it can definitely be worth ten million."
The security guard sneered, "You say it's powerful, so it's powerful? You should know that even the most expensive Starter Pokémon on the market is only a little over five million Pokémon Coins. Are you trying to use a five million Pokémon to pay off a ten million debt?"
"Young Master Huang, if you can't come up with the money today, don't blame us for being impolite. The rules of this casino are not just for show, and we are also acting on orders."
Seeing that they were about to make a move, Huang Ye became even more frightened and quickly said, "I... I'll pawn my Quilava here first, and when I go back to ask my old man for money, I'll definitely pay you back tomorrow!"
"Hey, can't you understand things with your deficient brain? What if you run away, where do we find you then!"
The security guards acted according to the rules, feeling confident, as Human Paradise has an unusual background that the mere Huang family cannot mess with.
"Alright, pawn the Quilava here, and bring the rest of the money tomorrow."
Just then, Jiang Mo, who was standing nearby, spoke up...