Jiang Mianmian and He Sirui arranged to meet at a high-end bar in Yangcheng.
Upon entering the private room, to her surprise, all the owners were women, and they all seemed to have an extraordinary air about them. They were dressed smartly, had elegant manners, and exuded the demeanor of heroines.
He Sirui waved enthusiastically as soon as she saw her come in.
Jiang Mianmian was rather reserved, and when no one was looking, she secretly hid the small pistol in her bag even deeper.
When she received He Sirui's message, she hesitated for a moment but still decided to come.
Firstly, she also wanted to meet these business owners, learn more about their companies, and gain more knowledge about investment.
Secondly, she harbored a侥幸心理 (a sense of wishful thinking), believing that He Sirui probably wouldn't lie to her about anything.
Nevertheless, she still brought the small pistol that Pei Hong had given her when she was kidnapped.
Bars are, after all, places where all sorts of people mingle. If He Sirui has any bad intentions, she can carry a handgun for self-defense.
Jiang Mianmian took a deep breath, found a seat, and quietly sent Huo Junyu a message to let him know she was safe.
Yes, she told Huo Junyu about it because she didn't want to hide anything from him or take the risk alone.
At first, Huo Junyu firmly disagreed with her coming to the bar to discuss business.
Later he conceded, saying that they could talk business, but he had to arrange for people to guard the place.
Jiang Mianmian opened her eyes wide, her charming appearance like that of a little deer, "But I've already arranged the manpower!"
"Um?"
"Uncle Yi will be with his men, surrounding the bar."
Huo Junyu breathed a sigh of relief. Yes, that guy's father is a big shot; how could he have forgotten about that!
"Mianmian!" He Sirui nudged her. "What's wrong?"
"Oh, it's nothing." Jiang Mianmian came back to her senses, smiled, and stood up to look at the bosses. "You all are truly remarkable women. There are more men than women in the venture capital industry, but you have all managed to start your own businesses and establish yourselves in this field. You are all commendable!"
"Let's skip the formalities!" He Sirui laughed heartlessly, put an arm around Jiang Mianmian's shoulder, and said to the female bosses, "How about we finish this drink first, and then talk business?"
This proposal received unanimous support.
Under the influence of alcohol, the atmosphere gradually became more lively. Jiang Mianmian maintained a faint smile and didn't drink much.
He Sirui was different; she drank one cup after another, getting along very well with the bosses.
In the end, whether she was drunk or doing it on purpose, she suddenly said, "Do you know who Mianmian's father is? He's the famous Lu Lishan, Brother Shan, a once-powerful underworld boss! If you get into any trouble, you'll have to ask him for protection!"
Upon hearing this, the private room fell completely silent.
All eyes turned to Jiang Mianmian.
"So her father... really is a gangster?"
Some people started whispering, "But when Si Rui asked us to come, she didn't say it was to discuss financing with the Lu family!"
"Since they're a criminal organization, there's nothing surprising about it. Heh... no wonder they're so rich, they've amassed it all through plunder!"
"We were made to travel all the way from out of town just to discuss financing with the underworld?"
"If it's about financing with the Lu family, I'd rather not talk about it at all! Would I dare use money from the underworld?"
"Exactly, I'm also afraid of getting into legal trouble!"
"I'd rather not earn this money than tolerate these scoundrels."
"Shh... Keep your voice down, aren't you afraid of retaliation from the underworld heiress? Besides, it seems the Lu family has cleaned up their act now!"
"Even if you cleanse yourself completely, can you erase the past? So what if she's a gangster's daughter? In this society governed by law, can't I freely choose an investor?"
Every word these people uttered was extremely harsh to Jiang Mianmian's ears, and their gazes were like knives, cutting into her face.
She glanced at He Sirui subconsciously.
He Sirui had drunk quite a bit and was leaning lazily on the sofa.
But just as she was looking at He Sirui, the woman also looked up at her. Their eyes met, and Jiang Mianmian read a very obvious smugness in the woman's eyes.
Jiang Mianmian understood; so this was her intention.
They used Lu Lishan's past underworld background to belittle and suppress her, causing all the bosses to stay away from her.
This made it impossible for her to continue talking to these bosses.
If things go according to He Sirui's script, Jiang Mianmian will likely be unable to bear the humiliation and become furious.
Meanwhile, He Sirui, hiding in the corner, might be recording with her phone, just waiting for Jiang Mianmian to lose control and throw things!
Then, the video will likely appear on various online platforms, accompanied by headlines such as "Lu family heiress gets drunk at a bar, beats people up, throws and smashes things."
Jiang Mianmian stood stiffly in place, her small hands trembling slightly at her sides.
She can control herself and won't lose her temper, but these people, fueled by alcohol, are saying increasingly outrageous things.
He Sirui joined them, and although she appeared to be drunk, Jiang Mianmian believed that she was actually quite sober.
“Sirui,” Jiang Mianmian chuckled, looking at her, “it seems this collaboration might not be going to happen. But I still appreciate your kindness in giving me this list of companies.”
"Oh, Mianmian, did I...did I say something wrong?" He Sirui immediately stood up and looked at her apologetically. "I...I tend to talk nonsense when I have a few drinks, please don't take it to heart!"
"Everyone, don't listen to my nonsense! Lu's Group is definitely a conscientious company with abundant financial resources and a wealth of talent. If Lu's Group were willing to raise funds, your company would expand several times over!"
The group of people looked at each other, none of them uttering a sound.
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