In the morning after a meeting with Diana, Luky was sitting at his desk at home. The sun has not been completely rise, but his mind is full of plans. His rejection of Gunawan Capital's offer was not the end, but the beginning of a new race. He knew Diana and her family would not stop until they got what they wanted or found her weaknesses.
First, he called Rendra in the Archipelago Eats.
"Rendra, I'm Luky."
"Good morning, Mr. Luky. Any instructions?"
"Yes. I want you to immediately execute expansion to 5 new cities, Bandung, Surabaya, Medan, Makassar, and Bali. Recruit competent city managers. The budget for marketing aggressive I prepare 200 billion. I want the archipelago eats to be the dominant in the cities in 3 months."
From across the telephone, there was a gasp with the sound of Rendra. "200 billion? For marketing? That's a very large amount, Mr. Luky. We can flood all ad platforms ..."
"Exactly. I want everyone to hear the name of the Archipelago Eats. Offer a massive promo for new users and new drivers. Make sure our systems and servers are strong in holding the order of orders. Report its development every day to me."
"Ready, Mr. Luky. I immediately run it!"
Luky then contacted Rio on my assign APP.
"Rio, I am Luky."
"Morning, Boss. How are you?"
"Good. Listen, I want a new feature in my assignment, 'Flash assignment'. The concept, students can request services to do urgent assignments at premium prices. Priority access for the best tutors. Launch in a week."
"Wow, that is a good idea. But it takes more tutors recruiting ..."
"I approve an additional budget of 50 billion for the recruitment of expert tutors and campaigns. Focus on big cities first where academic pressure is high. Don't forget to work with the archipelago eats for cross-promotion. For example, free food orders 1x use 'lightning tasks'."
"Okay, obviously. I will soon form a special team for this."
Finally, Luky called Andi, CEO of Delta Design that he had just been acquired.
"Andi, I'm Luky."
"Hello, Mr. Luky. Is there anything we can do?"
"I want your team to make a storyboard and visual assets for the Nusantara Eats marketing campaign and my APP task that I said to Rendra and Rio. I want a fresh concept and hit young people. Deadline: 3 days."
"Three days? That's quite tight, but ..."
"The budget is not tight. I give an additional 10 billion to pay the best overtime and freelance talent that you need. Main priority."
"Understand! We will mobilize all resources."
In less than an hour, Luky has moved the entire business fleet with clear orders and almost unlimited funds. He not only reacted to threats, but created his own momentum so that other parties had to react to him.
When she went down for breakfast, Mrs. Nana had prepared food.
"Luky, you look very busy lately. Everything is okay?" asked Nana's mother with a face full of worries.
"Everything is fine, Mrs. Luky is just running a number of school projects and ... small business," Luky answered with a soothing smile.
"Don't be too promoted, yes. Remember health."
"Yes, ma'am. Just calm down."
The short conversation reminded him of the system prize, early warning to the family. He felt a little relieved, but also increasingly determined to protect his mother's simple life from all the intrigues he faced.
At school, the atmosphere has changed completely. Everyone talked about Luky, but no longer as a child who was insulted, but as a popular person. Rumors of "trillions of legacy" have spread wildly, reinforced by a large-scale marketing campaign that has just been launched by the archipelago eats which is suddenly everywhere.
Bima and Dito came to him at rest.
"Luky, have you seen it yet? Nusantara Eats advertisement is on all social media platforms! Luky you are serious about 200 billion for marketing?" Bima asked in a not trustful tone.
"Investment, BIM. To grow fast, we must dare to spend money," Luky answered.
"People talk about you everywhere, Luke. Teacher events are whispering," Dito added.
"Let them talk. The important thing is we focus on the plan."
Suddenly, Kevin approached them. His face is complex, a mixture of anger, shame, and curious.
"Pratama," he said, trying to sound loud but failed.
"What's wrong, Kevin?" Luky answered flatly.
"Are you really getting crazy inheritance?"
"My financial affairs are not your business."
"Don't pretend to be holy! My father said you must be playing dirty. He will prove it!"
"Please. But my advice, you just focus on your own business. Your grades in physics yesterday are bad right? Maybe you have to order 'lightning tasks' from my app later," teased Luky smoothly.
Kevin blushed and clasped his hands, but he did not dare to do more. He finally left furiously.
"Crazy, Luky you really dare to him," Dito whispered.
"He started. I just ended up," Luky said.
In the afternoon, when Luky monitored the dashboard of the growth of the archipelago eats from his laptop (downloaded in 5 new cities exploded, the number of new drivers increased 300%), the system gave a warning.
Ting!
[Early Warning: Efforts to tapping on personal communication channels are detected. Target: Host telephone number. Source: the same device as the previous effort (Anton/Wijaya).]
Luky frown. They are still trying. The counter-intelligence skill is immediately active. Instead of blocking, he made a bait path. He diverted all calls and messages from unknown numbers to a server that will record and analyze it, while giving him notification. He also sent an automatic fake message to the tapper containing fictitious conversations about "Family Lawyers from Singapore" who will visit next week.
Shortly, Rendra called.
"Luky, there is something strange. The same venture capital company, Gunawan Capital, had called again. They offered a higher investment value, 75 billion for 25% of shares. They said this was the last offer."
"The answer remains the same, Rendra. Reject gently. Say we are focusing on expansion and have not opened a round of funding."
"Okay. They also wonder about our funding source ..."
"Don't answer. Just say that our internal funding is very strong."
Luky knows this is a pressure game. Gunawan's family tried to force them by raising the offer, as well as intimidating with questions about the source of funds.
The next morning, a surprise waited at school. A black luxury car parked in front of the gate. A driver stands beside him. When Luky, Bima, and Dito approached, the window of the car was lowered and a middle -aged man with a neat white shirt and a sharp face was visible. He is Pak Gunawan, Diana's father.
"Luky Pratama?" The man's voice was authoritative and directly to the point.
Luky stopped his steps. "Yes. And you are?"
"Father of your friend, Diana. Can we talk for a moment?"
Bima and Dito looked doubtfully. Luky gives a signal that they go to school first.
Luky approached the car. "Can I help you, sir?"
"I will speak clearly, Luky. The investment offer from Gunawan Capital to your company is a very good offer. Very good for someone your age. Rejecting it is ... an unwise decision."
"I appreciate your concern. But I have a different vision for my company. I am sure about my decision."
"Vision?" Pak Gunawan smiled a little cynically. "Vision requires more than just money. Need connections, experiences, and protection. Things we can give. Things that are very risky if you don't have."
There is a subtle threat in his tone.
"I understand the risks, sir. But I learn quickly. And for connection and protection issues, I'm sure I can overcome it."
"Learn fast?" Pak Gunawan raised his eyebrows. "The Wijaya family is not an easy opponent. They are like sharks who kiss blood. And now, they kiss blood in you."
Luky was silent, observing.
"In collaboration with us," continued Pak Gunawan, "not only provides capital, but also protection. We can be your shield from the Wijaya family. Of course, in return for a small portion of your business. That's the Win-Win Solution."
Now clear. They not only want to invest, they want to take over by utilizing conflict with Wijaya.
"A very interesting offer, Mr. Gunawan," Luky said, remained calm. "But again, I have to refuse. I do not intend to make anyone enemies, including the Wijaya family. If they choose to be hostile, I will face it myself."
"Alone?" Pak Gunawan laughed shortly. "You are very confident, son. Too confident. Remember, excessive self -confidence is often the beginning of destruction."
"I will remember it, sir. Excuse me, I have to go to class."
Pak Gunawan nodded slowly, his eyes implied that this conversation was not finished. "Of course. Hope you don't regret it."
Luky turned and walked into school. He could feel Mr. Gunawan's sharp gaze on his back.
Throughout the day, Luky thought. The threat is real. He can't just survive. He needs to hit back, or at least, making both of his families busy with their own problems.
At night, in his room, Luky opened his premium hacker skill. He will not attack directly. It's too risky. Instead, he conducted a deep research on the families of Wijaya and Gunawan. He is looking for gaps, points of weakness, or conflict of interest between them.
After hours of walking down public data, financial statements, and old news, he found something. The families of Wijaya and Gunawan both have shares in a large private bank, but in some reports, there is a competition to control the seats of the Board of Commissioners.
Luky compiled a plan.
He created several online anonymous accounts. Through these accounts, he slowly began to spread information (which is entirely correct and can be verified) about hidden competition between the two families in investor forums and financial groups. He highlighted how this competition could weaken the position of the bank and harm small investors.
The goal is not to bring down, but to distract. Make them busy observing each other, while Luky continues to build his kingdom without interruption.
The next day, in an online financial newspaper, a small article emerged titled "Conflict of Interest Behind the Screen of Bank Central?" (the name of the bank is disguised). The article mentions competition between two extended families of the main shareholders without mentioning names explicitly, but for those who know, they must understand.
Luky tapped Anton and Mr. Wijaya's conversation.
"Sir, there is an article that alludes to our competition with Gunawan's family at the bank ..."
"I've read!" Interrupted Mr. Wijaya in an annoyed voice. "That must be a review of the Gunawan family to weaken our position. They know we are focusing on the child. Watch them, Anton! I want to know their every movement!"
Ting!
[Premium spontaneous mission has been completed!
Description: switch the attention of the main enemy by creating friction between them.
Prize: +10 Character Development Points, Basic Understanding of Corporate Politics.
Deadline: 24 hours (resolved within 12 hours)]
Luky smiled. It works neat. Status, whispered Luky in his heart.
Status:
[Premium wealth system
Host: Luky Pratama
Wealth Balance: 9,999,999,933,799,999,700 Rupiah (after cutting various campaigns)
Status: Premium Member (Level 1)
Skill: Fighting Premium (Basics), Premium Hackers (Basics), Premium Academic Intelligence (Medium), Premium Business Strategy (Basic), SIM Premium, Premium Team Management (Basic), Financial Analysis (Basic), Counter Intelligence Premium (Basics), Corporate Politics (Basics)
Assets: PT. Nusantara Eats, PT. My job, PT. Delta Design
Character Points: 75
Active mission: 0.]
He has bought time. Now, it's time to continue to build. His defense was strong, his attack had been launched, and his enemies began to be busy with their own problems. But Luky knows, this is only the first half. The real game of power has just begun.