Chapter 76 Chapter 76

He is knowledgeable but not worldly-wise, and his feet are muddy but spotless. This was the feeling Zhong Xinli had when she first met Lu Ye.

He is like the white snow and glaciers of the Arctic, occasionally passing through here with the ocean current, looking up and down at the world.

The snow water flows across the sky and earth, and naturally flows into the Li River silently.

But he drifted away like a passer-by, completely unaware of the storms he had caused in this river.

Zhong Xinli sat comfortably in the corner of the front row of the main venue. Her usually cold and arrogant eyes were now burning with passion as she looked eagerly at the resolute man on the stage.

It was just like the first time I met him. Even though I didn't understand much, I was still captivated by his well-organized and eloquent explanations. Lu Ye's voice wasn't as passionate as an orator's. His tone was always calm and low, carrying a natural sense of security and reliability.

Zhong Xinli got the invitation letter from an acquaintance of his, and arrived a few minutes late. He waited until the executives who were personally welcoming guests at the entrance of the venue were seated before he quietly entered.

Although dressed in formal attire, she remained reluctant to draw attention. S City's elite circles were relatively small, and the fact that the Lijiang Group's daughter's advances were rejected by the young, unaffiliated CEO of Company Z wasn't widely known. However, the news that the Lijiang Group's original successor had been replaced, suddenly and quietly withdrawn by the Zhong family's parents, had already sparked heated discussion within S City's business community.

Some say the successor simply disdained the business world and refused to take over. Others say the daughter was spoiled and uneducated, and she messed up a huge deal, leading to her replacement.

Zhong Xinli didn't care about these rumors. She understood that her parents were just venting their anger on her in another way.

First, she would slow down her pace of taking over and stabilize Z Company, a top-level investment institution. Then, she would target the person who had truly offended her, Lu Ye, and launch a precise strike.

Those family offices that temporarily withdrew their subscription intentions were all old acquaintances of her parents. They didn't even need to meet in person. Just a phone call and the words didn't have to be too clear, and the other party would understand what her family meant.

It’s a pity that a legendary rookie like Lu Ye is about to fail in the quagmire of human relationships, which he is most unwilling to manipulate.

Zhong Xinli came here for some unknown reason. She wanted to see with her own eyes the extinguishing of Yao Ling and the fall of the gods.

She even wanted to catch Lu Ye who fell into the abyss, forcing him to rely on his own strength to be reborn.

The roadshow was nearing its end, and Lu Ye's voice had become slightly hoarse.

The screen switched to the subscription launch page, showing the number of subscribers and the amount of subscriptions in real time. There was still a significant gap between the minimum requirements for establishment and the project.

Lu Ye pondered in silence, standing alone facing the glaring number for more than ten seconds.

His back was straight and aloof, and no one could see his expression until he turned around.

There was no murderous intent of fighting to the death on Lu Ye's face, nor was there any determination to face death with indifference. His ink-black eyes only contained endless desolation and calmness.

He spoke, his tone not much different from before, but his words were more sincere.

“As you can see, there is still a gap in the first batch of subscriptions.

"The prerequisite for any investment is understanding and knowledge. In the past, when information was not readily available, investing might have been a game of opening blind boxes and relying on luck. But today, investing shouldn't be like this anymore.

"I hope that before you invest any penny in a stock, company, or fund, you will know why you are investing and what kind of return you expect.

"The purpose of my roadshow today is to explain these issues to you clearly. You are welcome to ask me questions at any time.

"Later, after our fund product assistant officially opens the public subscription, we look forward to your support."

The on-site subscription at the launch meeting is just a formality. Behind the investment representatives is an entire team. Major investments require collective discussion and decision-making, and it is rare for a decision to be made on-site in just a few hours.

No matter how exciting a roadshow is, most people who are attracted to invest directly after a roadshow are just testing the waters with a small investment. Lu Ye didn't hold out much hope.

The screen switched to a dynamically updated subscription list. A man stood off to the side, his slender figure unconcealed. His sharp brows and stellar eyes showed no trace of anxiety or urgency. He simply glanced indifferently at the whispering crowd below, like an unmoved statue.

Lu Ye knew that he should concentrate, but he couldn't help but think of a calm and composed face flashing through his mind again and again.

She was neither anxious nor flustered. She pulled his sleeve, blinked and said to him, "When the enemy comes, we will fight him with our soldiers; when the water comes, we will block it with earth."

She stood with her back straight, and even though the people around her were in chaos, she maintained a calm expression, as if she could accept everything that happened.

Lu Ye's calmness comes from his confidence, while An Jiyue's composure is due to her nature. No matter how urgent the situation is, her first reaction is always to think about how to solve it, and she does not need to spend energy dealing with unstable emotions.

Because of this, she, who is lively and energetic in daily life, can always remain calm when faced with difficult situations.

Just thinking about her like this, Lu Ye felt his mood calmed down. During the entire roadshow, he hadn't thought about anything else but one thing: to tell the audience about his hard work.

The number of subscribers is slowly increasing, but the subscription amount on the other side has not changed significantly.

Lu Ye was calm and bowed slightly, then greeted the host on the other side, ready for him to close the show.

In a corner of the front row, Zhong Xinli tightly grasped the convenient subscription machine in her hand, her chest heaving slightly.

She didn't see the god's embarrassment at his fall. To this day, that man remained untainted, a snow lotus from the Tianshan Mountains, his gaze detached from the meager numbers on the screen to the audience, without a trace of longing or flattery.

The pleasure of revenge gradually faded away. She looked at the graceful figure, once again lost in her overly complex imagination.

Lu Ye was just like that. He didn't feel anxious or sad. Success or failure in the mundane world was never something he truly cared about.

Zhong Xinli fluttered her eyelashes quickly, finally stretched out her fingers and started pressing the keys.

Her fingertips trembled and she entered the number incorrectly several times. After hesitating for a long time, she clicked confirm.

The numbers on the screen didn't change. Zhong Xinli looked down in confusion. The machine in her hand was blank, and no matter how she pressed it, there was no response.

Why did it break down at this time? She was anxious, sweating at her temples, and she kept poking the machine.

"Everyone! I have some exciting news to share with you! Just now, the largest subscriber of the day was formed!"

The host who took the microphone suddenly exclaimed in surprise, and Zhong Xinli quickly looked up. Could it be that she had confirmed her success?

She straightened her dress and hair. The host leaned over and pointed to the last row of subscribers on the list, which had suddenly surpassed the initial target.

"Anshi Capital!" the host announced in a resounding voice. "Thank you Anshi Capital for recognizing Company Z and Chief Lu!"

Anshi Capital? Zhong Xinli looked up in confusion. When she had previously checked the subscribers that this fund had contacted, she had never seen this company's name.

She subconsciously glanced at the man who had already walked to the edge of the stage. This unexpected and bold move completely solved his urgent problem. I wonder how high-spirited Lu Ye must be at this moment?

Unexpectedly, the man's profile seemed to be frozen in place, and he didn't turn around for a long time.

From the front row's perspective, one could even see Lu Ye's dark eyes suddenly widening and his fists clenched on both sides of his body.

His shoulders slumped, his lips trembled a few times, then tightened into a line. His throat rolled hard a few times, as if swallowing thousands of words. His eyes lost focus for a few seconds in disbelief, a mixture of emotions.

The executives of the company sitting on both sides have stood up and applauded collectively, their expressions unable to conceal their excitement. Even other investors in the audience joined in and cast extremely appreciative glances at the young man who broke the record on the stage.

There was thunderous applause. Lu Ye closed his eyes slightly and experienced a dizzying ten seconds.

He finally faced the crowd, the confused look on his face gone. Lu Ye's eyes quickly scanned the rows of seats, as if searching for something.

The host, much more sober than he was, had already sympathetically spoken for him: "Where are the representatives from Anshi Capital seated? Could our conference host please bring the microphone? We look forward to having you greet us."

Lu Ye was one step ahead of him, locking onto the target direction with a sharp gaze.

Zhong Xinli met that direct gaze, her heart pounding. Did Lu Ye discover that she was there?

At this moment, the cheongsam of the venue etiquette lady brushed against her ankles, and the microphone passed over her head and was handed to the person on her right.

This woman was wearing a loose shirt dress, with no jewelry on her body, only a simple metal chain around her waist. She was wearing a pair of not-so-new half-covered loafers and a baseball cap on her head, the brim of which was pulled low, covering her forehead and most of her face.

Even so, it was easy for everyone present to tell that it was a young face, and they all looked around with even greater curiosity.

The lady, dressed simply and neatly, held the microphone, hesitated for a long time, and did not stand up.

The experienced host realized that the big boss probably wanted to keep a low profile, so he changed his mind and took the initiative to ask a question that could be long or short.

"Excuse me, does this representative from Anshi Capital have anything to say to Chief Lu, ah no, Manager Lu?"

Even the most taciturn person would have simply evaded such a question with words like "Keep up" or "Look forward to your success." But this young woman hesitated for a long time before speaking aloud:

"Subscription confirmation takes effect T+1. During this period, investors can choose to cancel their orders. Therefore, I would like to ask Mr. Lu a question during this window. Are you willing to accept this subscription investment from Anshi Capital?"

The whole audience was in an uproar.

No one could guess her intention. A big investor who acted so quickly, accurately, and ruthlessly would actually ask such a predictable question.

The woman who asked the question still had her hat brim pulled down, but her chin slightly raised, as if she didn't care about all the noise and was just waiting for his answer.

The man on the stage stared at her quietly, his unfathomable eyes trembling as if a stone was thrown into them to test the depth, but not a ripple appeared.

There was a long silence before he spoke, and no one thought anything was wrong - after all, the question was too strange.

Perhaps because she had waited too long, the woman, who was being discussed by the audience, unconsciously held the back of the front row chair. Hidden in the corner of her palm, her fingertips were already trembling slightly.

She was already wondering if she had made a mistake again.

Lu Ye suddenly saluted her individually, then said in a cool voice, "Thank you for Anshi Capital's support. I'm honored."