Chapter 77 Chapter 77
The launch meeting of the new fund ended successfully, and the main venue was still crowded.
Everyone in the room was dressed in suits and the exchanges were filled with large numbers and abstruse terms, and the whole venue was filled with a strong atmosphere of elitism.
Lu Ye was surrounded by people, he was the undisputed star today.
In his first venture as head of a fund, he achieved the fund's launch threshold within an hour of public subscription, a feat even many veteran fund managers have failed to achieve, and he's still so young. Many congratulated him, and senior colleagues expressed their admiration for the fact that every generation has its own talented individuals.
The second scene was equally bustling. Many newcomers to the industry came to observe and learn, venerating this role model. Amidst this reverent and peaceful atmosphere, a man and woman, clearly out of place, sat quietly and composedly in their seats.
Yue Hui glanced coldly at the revelry crowd, his nostrils flaring and his face showing annoyance.
She gritted her teeth and stiffened her cheeks, "Anshi is in the primary investment business. She allocated such a large amount of funds to the secondary business just because she was in a relationship. It's ridiculous."
Sinan Liang, who was sitting next to her, did not say a word.
He and Yue Hui had come all night because An Jiyue had tapped into the funding pool. She hadn't said a word beforehand, only sending them invitations to the launch meeting after the funds were unfrozen, a barely permissible hello.
What was infuriating was that when he and Yue Hui hurriedly arrived, none of the receptionists recognized them. Some even arranged for them to watch the live broadcast at a second location on the grounds that "the representatives of Anshi Capital had already signed in."
Liang Sinan had always been open-minded. His career and network were both on the other side of the Pacific, so it was normal that no one in the domestic circle knew him. However, Yue Hui still sighed, reflecting on how An Jiyue and herself had previously been too low-key, which had been detrimental to the development of the Anshi brand.
They listened to the entire roadshow without missing a word. Even Yue Hui, who was picky, nodded frequently halfway through the speech and exchanged glances of approval with him.
Yue Hui even whispered to him, "This guy who's doing level two seems to be really good. Yue'er wasn't wrong."
Liang Sinan pretended not to hear the last sentence.
But he had to admit that the fund headed by Lu Ye did have a great probability of becoming a rare high-quality asset in the future.
Liang Sinan disagreed with Yue Hui's clear-cut thinking. His approach on Wall Street was to cater completely to the market, investing in the primary sector when value investing was dominant and in the secondary sector when market sentiment was high.
Lu Ye's model was well-organized and clearly structured. Roadshow materials, no matter how detailed, were merely theoretical, but his strategic style, revealed in just a few sentences, was profound, sophisticated, and unique.
No matter how much selfishness there is in An Jiyue's actions, from an investor's perspective, Liang Sinan has no objection to her decision.
He looked at the rookie on the screen, who should have been so proud of himself. He was surrounded by flowers and should have been smiling even more happily.
But Lu Ye remained calm and composed, his expression as usual. His expression barely changed from crossing the threshold to the gap just now. It was as if everything was supposed to be this way, or rather, he could accept whatever happened.
In comparison, the only slight difference in him was that his eyes were a little vague, as if he was absent-minded and distractedly tracking someone's whereabouts.
Liang Sinan stood up and did not forget to reach out and pull Yue Hui: "Let's go."
Yue Hui frowned: "Should we wait for her? I still want to talk to her about the subscription-"
The burly man supported her, shook his head, and smiled lightly and humorously.
"She won't go with us. This girl has already run away." Liang Sinan said, "Let her make her own decision about the subscription. You've seen the roadshow, and anyway, this investment won't lose money."
The two of them strolled out. The nearly two-meter-tall man slowed his pace, matching the woman's sleek silhouette, swathed in a dark brown suit jacket and knee-length skirt. Their sophistication and silence were at odds with the hopeful atmosphere, like uninvited guests who had come and gone in a hurry.
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At Company Z, after the news from the scene reached back, the tense and pent-up office erupted in cheers like an earthquake. Before long, the entire floor was festooned with lights and a festive atmosphere.
All the remaining employees put down their work, came out in full force, and went to the first floor of the building to welcome the on-site team back in triumph.
Shen Xingyu was the first to show up, paving the way for the Vice President of Company Z and his colleagues, while Qin Jianhe accompanied the Executive Vice President.
"It wasn't smooth sailing in the middle, but the result was good. Thank you all for your hard work these days. Jianhe, the person personally selected by the chairman has done a good job in your hands."
Qin Jianhe nodded modestly, "I was worried about him at first, too. Xiao Lu's abilities are top-notch, but he's still a little immature in his dealings with others. Fortunately, he got lucky this time. Hey, where's Xiao Lu?"
He looked around but couldn't see Lu Ye for a long time: "Lu Ye? Lu Ye?"
The people waiting in front of the door were stunned: everyone prepared everything just to celebrate Lu Ye’s success, but the hero disappeared?
Qin Jianhe frowned: "Shen Xingyu, call him. The whole company is waiting for him, what a shame!"
Shen Xingyu hesitated for a long time before dialing the number. Someone followed his erratic gaze and screamed in surprise.
"There! Is Chief Lu over there?"
The executive vice president, Qin Jianhe and everyone else turned their heads. The man standing alone on the side of the road had an upright posture, a handsome temperament, broad shoulders, and a waist without a trace of fat tucked into his slim-fitting trousers. Anyone who saw him would be stunned for a few seconds.
Lu Ye's good looks were no secret at Company Z, but he was erratic and rarely showed up, and he rarely took such good care of himself as he did today. Many of his female colleagues even exclaimed in surprise.
He seemed to be waiting for someone. Everyone held their breath and waited with him for half a minute.
A loud roar passed through the corridor, and a glacier blue and white Maserati stopped next to the man, with the trident in front of the car shining brightly in the sun.
Sitting in the driver's seat was a young woman wearing sunglasses. She had sharp features and tapped the steering wheel with her fingers without saying a word. She looked noble and cold.
Lu Ye opened the door and sat meekly in the smooth and luxurious car. The motor hummed, and the woman released the brake. The glacier blue shadow flashed by and quickly merged into the traffic.
After a long while, someone finally spoke out tentatively: "That, that is——"
The more excited colleague had already taken the lead: "Is it the representative from Anshi Capital just now?"
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire Z company turned into a crowd of spectators, and started discussing the matter at once.
"It seems to be her! Oh my god, she's so talented at such a young age..."
"Why did she come to pick up Chief Lu? And she drove such a luxury car... Could she be planning to take advantage of him?"
"It's hard to say. After all, so much money has been invested."
"Dirty! Is Chief Lu that kind of person? Even the daughter of the Lijiang Group couldn't win him over before!"
The Executive Vice President also joined the discussion, but his remarks were much more sophisticated than the others: "It's only natural to have dinner with a major client. Jianhe, Xiao Lu isn't as clueless as you say."
This definitive statement ended the lively speculation. Qin Jianhe smiled and said yes, watching the car drive away, his mind full of mixed feelings.
He couldn't understand when Lu Ye climbed up to Anshi's high position?
Qin Jianhe, having reached management, understood the principle that only imperfect subordinates could be trusted. Lu Ye was an imperfect subordinate, highly capable but not tactful enough. Only such people could be manipulated and controlled.
His eyes were heavy and thoughtful. From today on, Lu Ye would no longer be that kind of person.
On a weekday in City S, the roads weren't crowded. The Maserati was like a ship riding the wind and waves, dancing back and forth on the edge of the speed limit.
Lu Ye looked at her profile and couldn't help but say, "Slow down."
An Jiyue raised her eyebrows: Is this how you give orders to big customers?
But she still obediently reduced her speed, and at the same time felt sorry for the car: "This car only takes less than 4 seconds to accelerate to 100 mph. I spent so much money to rent it, but I can only drive it at a snail's pace in the city. What a waste."
Lu Ye leaned back against the car, squinting lazily. "Think it's a waste? Then I'll teach you a trick. You take me in, slowly driving from the east side of the Li River to the west, back and forth three times, so that everyone else can have a good look at it. How about that?"
An Jiyue took off her sunglasses and glanced at his half-serious, half-fake expression, and she smiled brightly without realizing it.
She blinked her bright almond eyes: "Okay."
The comfortable and enjoyable throttle roared like layers of waves. An Jiyue twisted the hexagonal steering wheel deftly and smoothly. The light chassis transmitted the vibration of the engine and carried them whizzing along the Li River.
It was approaching the lunch break, and the financial elite, busy all morning, were out looking for food. A glacier-blue and white car leisurely passed them, its occupants half-opening their windows but not stopping to greet them, instead appearing overly reserved.
Many people recognized the man in the passenger seat. Half an hour ago, he had become a legend in the financial circles of City S.
All the information about Lu Ye has been dug out. He comes from an ordinary family and is talented and hardworking. He appeared on a dating variety show a while ago but it ended in failure. He then turned around and took charge of a newly issued fund.
This person likely came from a background of little consequence, having worked his way up through sheer hardship. However, his newly launched fund was invested in at the last minute by a representative of a mysterious institution, who was now parading around town in a limited-edition Maserati, chatting and laughing with another person inside.
How could such a person have no background?
Even if he didn't have any before, from today on, he will no longer be a person with nothing behind him.
An Jiyue raised her chin slightly and concentrated on controlling the speed of the car. She wanted everyone in S City to see Lu Ye's face clearly as he sat in the car.
The glacier blue and white car drove all the way onto Wutong Avenue, and Lu Ye finally called her in a low voice: "Jiyue?"
"Um?"
His throat was hoarse: "Stop the car."
They parked under the dense shade of the sycamore trees. The midday wind in early summer was hot and sticky, and An Jiuyue opened the convertible top.
The sun's rays were filtered by the emerald green mountains overhead, falling softly and delicately on her face. Lu Ye rolled up his sleeves, unbuckled his seatbelt, and with one hand on the back of the chair, he neatly put his other hand around her shoulders and kissed An Jiyue's lips with unerring precision.
A huge sycamore leaf gently fell in front of her suddenly widened eyes, blocking out all unnecessary light for her.
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