"It's not enough." Shen Qiqi continued, her tone revealing helplessness.

The numbers in the account are like a taut string that may break at any time.

Their previous application for additional loans was ruthlessly rejected by President Wang on the grounds that the risk was too great and the bank was unwilling to bear it.

President Wang's words "You guys are just daydreaming" were still ringing in Shen Qiqi's ears, making her want to roll her eyes.

Lu Qing picked up the budget sheet, and the dense numbers made him dizzy.

He rubbed his temples and said, "Qiqi, the development of this new technology is like a money-eating beast. I'm afraid our limited wealth is not enough to fill its teeth."

The office was filled with a tense atmosphere, and the sound of car horns outside the window seemed to have an anxious rhythm.

Shen Qiqi's fingers tapped the table one by one, twice, three times...

The crisp sound, like the beat of a battle drum, struck her uneasy heart.

"We can't go to the bank anymore." Shen Qiqi raised her head suddenly, her eyes determined. "President Wang is that old fogey. His vision is smaller than a needle tip. He can't see the future trend at all! We have to find another way out!"

"Find another way out?" Lu Qing was a little confused. "Where else can I look? I can't go to..." He suddenly thought of something and widened his eyes. "You don't want to look for those..."

"That's right!" Shen Qiqi snapped her fingers, her eyes gleaming with confidence, "Private investment groups! Let's go find them!"

Lu Qing took a breath of cold air.

In the 1970s, private investment groups were a new thing. There were good and bad people involved, and it was full of uncertainty. Almost no one dared to get involved.

The questioning voices of the people around seemed to echo in my ears: "Qiqi, are you crazy? Those private investment groups are not easy to deal with! Be careful not to be cheated out of everything!" "That's right, can't you just find an honest job? Why do you have to do these nonsense!" "Young man, don't be so ambitious!"

"What do they know!" Shen Qiqi's lips curled up with a confident arc, "The greater the risk, the greater the reward! I don't believe that there will be no one who can recognize the talent!"

She stood up, picked up the project documents on the table, and said with a firm look, "Old Lu, follow me!"

Lu Qing looked at her, feeling both worried and expectant.

Qiqi seemed to have a kind of magical power that always made him believe that even if the road ahead was full of thorns, they could cut through them and carve out a path to success.

He took a deep breath, stood up and followed Shen Qiqi's pace.

"Wait for me!" He suddenly remembered something and turned around to grab a thick notebook on the table. "I almost forgot this!"

Shen Qiqi turned around and looked at the notebook in his hand with confusion.

Lu Qing smiled mysteriously, "This is..."

Shen Qiqi walked out of the office with great confidence, but was met with disappointment in the town.

Those so-called private investment groups are either cowards who shake their heads like rattles when they hear the word "new technology", or they are cunning foxes who just want to take advantage of her.

The rejections came one after another, like buckets of cold water, extinguishing the fire of hope burning in her heart.

"This project is too advanced, we don't understand it!" "Hey girl, are you kidding me? How could there be such technology in the 1970s?" "Investment? Sure, transfer the technology to us and we'll give you some hard work compensation."

Shen Qiqi's ears were almost callused from listening to this. She really wanted to grab these people by the collar and yell, "You short-sighted fellows!"

As the sun sets, the shops on both sides of the street close one after another, and the dim street lights emit a faint light.

Shen Qiqi walked on the empty street, her steps heavy as if filled with lead.

Frustration washed over her like a tide, nearly drowning her.

She bit her lip, trying hard to hold back the tears in her eyes.

"Oh..." She sighed heavily, feeling drained. She just wanted to find a place to lie down and have a good sleep.

A big, warm hand rested gently on her shoulder.

"Qiqi," Lu Qing's voice rang in her ears, deep and powerful, like a reassurance, instantly soothing the anxiety in her heart, "Don't be discouraged, this is just the beginning."

Shen Qiqi raised her head and saw Lu Qing's determined eyes, and a warm current surged in her heart.

She nodded vigorously, "Well, I won't give up!"

Lu Qing pulled out a thick notebook from behind and handed it to her. "Qiqi, I remember you said you wanted to find investors who truly understand technology and have foresight. I happen to have a list here..."

Shen Qiqi took the notebook, opened it, and her eyes suddenly lit up.

It is densely packed with some people's information, including name, contact information, and a brief background introduction.

She looked up in surprise, "Old Lu, when did you..."

Lu Qing smiled and said, "I have always believed in you and your project. So, I made some preparations in advance."

Shen Qiqi was deeply moved and held Lu Qing's hand tightly.

According to the information in the notebook, they found an investment group called "New Era".

The group is small, but it brings together a group of young people who are passionate about new technologies.

Shen Qiqi introduced their project in detail, passionately explaining the advantages of the new technology and its future development prospects.

Her confidence and enthusiasm infected everyone present, and the conference room was filled with energy and hope.

"Ms. Shen, your project has great potential!" a young man wearing glasses said excitedly, "We are very interested!"

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