Shen Qiqi's heart was filled with surprise. She felt like she had been walking in the desert for a long time and finally found an oasis.
"Happy cooperation!" Shen Qiqi stretched out her hand and shook hands tightly with the other party.
"Wait," Lu Qing suddenly spoke, his eyes sweeping across the crowd sharply, "Before we discuss the details of the cooperation, I would like to ask a question first..."
Lu Qing raised the corner of his mouth in an imperceptible arc, and a cunning light flashed in his eyes. He raised his hand and gently put his arm around Shen Qiqi's shoulders, holding her in his arms.
His chest was broad and warm, like a solid harbor, instantly dispelling the fatigue and uneasiness in Shen Qiqi's heart.
"Qiqi, you're awesome!" Lu Qing's voice was low and gentle, with a hint of imperceptible doting.
His scent lingered at the tip of Shen Qiqi's nose. The faint scent of soapberry mixed with a hint of masculinity unique to men made Shen Qiqi's heart skip a beat unconsciously.
In the office, the lights were soft and an ambiguous atmosphere quietly spread between the two people.
Shen Qiqi leaned in Lu Qing's arms, feeling his warm embrace, and the frustration and fatigue just now seemed to disappear.
The corners of her mouth rose slightly, and a sweet feeling of happiness rose from the bottom of her heart, like a ray of sunshine in winter, warm and comfortable.
However, this warm atmosphere was soon broken.
"Ms. Shen, your project is indeed very promising, and we are also very interested." The head of the investment group pushed up his glasses, a shrewd gleam flashing behind the lenses, "However, our investment also has conditions."
He cleared his throat and continued, "We hope to acquire 50 percent of the company's shares and have a veto over the company's decisions."
As soon as these words came out, it was like a bolt from the blue, instantly pulling Shen Qiqi back to reality.
The smile on her face froze, and her eyebrows were tightly furrowed together like two small question marks.
Fifty percent of the shares?
A veto?
This is simply an outrageous request!
This isn't an investment; it's clearly an attempt to take over her company!
Shen Qiqi's face darkened. She remained silent and fell into deep thought.
She knew that this was a game and the other party was clearly trying to take advantage of her misfortune.
However, she is in urgent need of funds and this investment opportunity is crucial to her.
She began to struggle internally, like two little people fighting, one shouting "No compromise!", while the other whispered, "For the sake of my dream, I can temporarily make concessions..."
Lu Qing looked at the changing expressions on her face and knew that she was having a fierce struggle in her heart.
He did not interrupt rashly, but stood quietly beside her, like a silent mountain, giving her the most solid support.
He knew that Qiqi was a person with her own opinions and she didn't need him to make decisions for her. All he could do was to give her enough support and analysis.
"Qiqi, their conditions are indeed a bit harsh." Lu Qing spoke slowly, breaking the dull atmosphere in the office. "But, from another perspective, they can indeed provide us with much-needed funds. Moreover, with their resources and connections, it will be easier to promote our new product."
"It's like playing a game. Even though the other party is a krypton gold player, we are not vegetarians either. As long as we manage it well, we can also pin them to the ground and rub them!" He patted Shen Qiqi's shoulder lightly and said in a relaxed tone.
Shen Qiqi raised her head and looked at Lu Qing's calm and determined eyes, and the anxiety in her heart slowly subsided.
She took a deep breath and exhaled slowly, "Let me think about it..."
She paused, turned her gaze towards the other side again, and slowly said, "Regarding the issue of shares and decision-making power, we..."
"We still have something to discuss." Shen Qiqi had a confident smile on her face, neither humble nor arrogant.
She is not a little lamb to be slaughtered at will. It is impossible to fleece her!
After a heated debate, Shen Qiqi finally reached a preliminary cooperation agreement with "New Era" on the condition of 40% of the shares and joint decision-making rights.
She did not forget that Lao Lu had a mysterious "surprise" in his hand.
The person in charge of "New Era" was arrogant at the beginning and looked like "it's up to you to sign or not."
But when Lu Qing took out the thick notebook and casually mentioned the names of several bigwigs in the industry, the person in charge's face changed dramatically, as if he had opened a dyeing factory.
In the end, he not only agreed to Shen Qiqi's conditions, but also took the initiative to propose some preferential policies, for fear that Shen Qiqi would regret it.
After walking out of the door of the "New Era", Shen Qiqi excitedly hugged Lu Qing and kissed him hard on the face.
"Lao Lu, you are my lucky star! Love you, muah!"
Lu Qing was a little confused by this sudden enthusiasm, but he quickly reacted and hugged Shen Qiqi tightly back with a doting smile on his face.
"Qiqi, I knew you could do it! You're the best!"
People passing by cast curious glances at them, and some even stopped and pointed at them.
Those who once mocked them and poured cold water on them are now dumbfounded.
They never imagined that the couple they looked down upon would actually find investment!
"Oh my god! Shen Qiqi actually managed to secure investment!"
"This is amazing! How did she do it?"
"Lu Qing is so lucky to have married such a capable wife!"
Listening to the discussions around her, the curve of Shen Qiqi's mouth grew wider and wider.
Humph, you looked down on me before, but now you know how powerful I am!
After returning home, Shen Qiqi and Lu Qing hugged each other excitedly. An atmosphere of excitement spread between them, and the air was filled with pink bubbles.
"Qiqi, we succeeded!" Lu Qing's voice was full of joy and excitement.
"Yes, we succeeded!" Shen Qiqi responded excitedly.
The two hugged each other tightly, as if they were going to melt each other.
At this moment, they forgot all the difficulties and obstacles, and their hearts were filled with happiness and joy.
However, this is only the first step in a long journey.
Although the funding problem has been temporarily solved, the new technology has not yet been verified by the market, and it is unknown how the market will react.
"Old Lu, let's go tomorrow..." Shen Qiqi suddenly stopped, a cunning light flashed in her eyes, "Hehe, you will know tomorrow!"
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