Chapter 46 Guan Mengxing... Sigh, it's too tragic, never mind, I don't want to think about it anymore...
Just as Ling Shu was stunned, Guan Zheng's gaze swept over and happened to see the two of them. His eyes lit up slightly: "Miss Ling!"
Seeing someone arrive, Guan Mengxing hurriedly raised her hand to wipe her face and turned to look over.
Ling Shu got a clear look at her face.
Guan Mengxing has a pair of beautiful almond-shaped eyes, but at this moment her eyes are shimmering with tears, as if they hold an indescribable sadness and loss.
Ling Shu's gaze lingered on Guan Mengxing for a moment before turning to Guan Zheng with a smile: "Guan Zheng, hello."
Guan Zheng, holding Guan Mengxing's hand, warmly greeted her: "Miss Ling, you've arrived very early. This is my daughter, Guan Mengxing, who just graduated from university this year."
He turned to look at Guan Mengxing, "This is Miss Ling, whom Dad told you about, who is willing to invest in me."
Upon hearing that she was an investor, Guan Mengxing's face quickly broke into a smile: "Ms. Ling, hello, thank you for supporting my father. I believe your investment will definitely yield great returns."
Ling Shu introduced with a smile: "This is my sister-in-law, Sheng Zhujun."
Sheng Zhujun nodded to Guan Zheng and his daughter.
Guan Zheng greeted her warmly, "Hello, Miss Sheng, welcome, welcome! Please come in and have a seat and a cup of tea."
The four sat down in the exhibition hall. Guan Mengxing eagerly brought over tea, while Ling Shu drank her tea and silently observed them.
Although Guan Zhengding's exhibition hall is in a somewhat remote location, it is spacious and bright, with various exhibits arranged in an orderly manner. There are also many interactive installations, making people want to take a look.
The staff members in the exhibition hall were all busy working diligently.
Everything seemed to be in good order, Ling Shu nodded to herself.
Guan Zheng, standing nearby, explained, "The nanomaterials I've been developing have extremely high requirements for processing techniques, making it difficult to increase production capacity. Thanks to Ms. Ling's timely investment, I was able to focus my efforts and overcome this major bottleneck. I'm confident that within the next year, I can double the overall production capacity, essentially reaching the standards for industrial-scale production..."
Fearing he might be going into too much detail, Guan Mengxing quickly added, "Back when we were at Yuansheng Nano, Dad and a few other partners had a disagreement about the material manufacturing process. They wanted to lower the manufacturing standards to ensure production as quickly as possible, while Dad insisted on striving for excellence and increasing investment to focus on overcoming the problem of insufficient production capacity. Unfortunately, they couldn't reach an agreement in the end."
At this point, she gritted her teeth and said, "In order to increase production and attract more investment, they secretly set a trap and drove my father away."
The conflict between Yuansheng Nano and Guanzheng was actually about whether to prioritize quality or quantity.
Sheng Zhujun frowned: "The field of cutting-edge technology needs to be explored as much as possible. How can we give up the long-term future for short-term gains?"
She clearly disapproved of Yuansheng Nano's approach.
Guan Zheng smiled and said, "Everyone has different pursuits."
He was a kind-hearted man, and even when betrayed by his former partners who had fought alongside him, he never said a bad word about them.
Meanwhile, at the Yuansheng Nano booth.
Led by Mr. Mo, Mr. Zhao and his group entered the VIP room in the exhibition hall.
Mr. Zhao sat in the middle and asked directly, "How are the preparations going?"
President Mo stood beside him with a smile: "President Zhao, everything is ready. At 11:00 a.m., we will officially announce the news of the Zhao family's investment in Yuansheng Nano in the exhibition hall. The news media are all in place."
Mr. Zhao said calmly, "I've put up a full 500 million to support you. I hope you won't let me down."
At this point, a stubborn face suddenly flashed through his mind, and he paused subconsciously.
Old Zhao, being so perceptive, immediately looked at him and asked, "What happened?"
Mr. Mo lowered his head: "It's nothing. It's just that one of our partners who quit to go solo is also here at the exhibition today. After he went solo, he almost went bankrupt due to a funding shortage. I heard that it was Mr. Sheng's wife who invested in him in her personal capacity, which is why he has been able to persevere until now."
Old Zhao frowned: "Sheng Yunshen's wife... that girl from the Ling family invested in it?"
He didn't usually care about the younger generation's affairs, but his most valued son, Zhao Liheng, suffered a great loss when he schemed against Ling Shu, so he remembered that girl.
I didn't expect Ling Shu to be so high-profile, even making investments in her own name.
Do you think investing is like child's play, something anyone can do?
"Women spend money recklessly when they have it, and the Sheng family doesn't even try to control them. Aren't they ashamed?" Old Zhao scoffed, not taking it to heart. "Don't worry about her. As for that partner, just have someone keep an eye on him and make sure he doesn't cause trouble."
"Yes." President Mo nodded and instructed his employees to keep an eye on things.
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The exhibition began, and people gradually entered, turning the once empty exhibition hall into a bustling space. Even the corner where Guan Zheng was located attracted a lot of people, who would be drawn in by the exhibits as they passed by.
Seeing that Guan Zheng and the others were getting busy, Ling Shu and Sheng Zhujun took their leave and went out for a stroll.
Guan Mengxing also came out, walking not far ahead of the two of them. She was holding her phone, taking pictures everywhere, looking very serious.
When Sheng Zhujun saw her, she leaned closer to Ling Shu and asked, "Did Guan Zheng just say that his daughter is doing self-media?"
Ling Shu calmly replied, "Yeah, I guess you could call me an internet celebrity blogger, the kind with millions of followers."
It seems like this wasn't mentioned.
How did Ling Shu know?
Since this involved the plot of the original book, Ling Shu couldn't speak directly and could only respond silently in her heart.
[Because she's the female lead in the book, of course I know everything about her.]
Sheng Zhujun raised her eyebrows in surprise.
Female lead?
Having just witnessed the deep father-daughter bond between Guan Mengxing and Guan Zheng, Ling Shu felt a pang of emotion and couldn't help but overthink things.
[Actually, she had a pretty tough time too. In the original book, her father was ousted by his business partners and went bankrupt, never recovering. During this difficult time, her mother betrayed him, running off with one of the business partners. And later... sigh, it's too tragic. Never mind, I don't want to think about it.]
Sheng Zhujun: "..."
Why did you only reveal half the plot?
Ling Shu, when are you going to get rid of this bad habit?!
However, this half already contains a lot of information.
Sheng Zhujun's gaze towards Guan Mengxing was instantly filled with sympathy.
Guan Mengxing suddenly felt a chill down her back: "?"
She turned around and her eyes met Sheng Zhujun's. She greeted her with a smile, "Miss Sheng, Miss Ling."
Sheng Zhujun took Ling Shu's arm and walked over: "I heard you're doing self-media, what kind of content do you create?"
Guan Mengxing: "I mainly work to protect women's rights and speak out against social injustices."
She opened her phone and openly showed her account to Ling Shu and the others, saying, "Like this recent episode, which was about the gender discrimination I encountered during my job search. I found that after changing 'single and childless' on my resume to 'married and with children,' I received 50% more interview invitations."
Seeing a young woman who had just graduated working on such a profound and challenging topic as advocating for women's rights, Sheng Zhujun's admiration grew even stronger: "You're amazing! I'm going to follow you and give you a thumbs up!"
Guan Mengxing was a little embarrassed: "No, no, it's all because I've always liked to meddle in other people's business since I was little, and I especially can't stand seeing girls being bullied."
Taking this opportunity, she exchanged contact information with Ling Shu and Sheng Zhujun.
Sheng Zhujun suggested, "Let's go, let me treat you to milk tea!"
"OK."
Guan Mengxing had just smiled and agreed when her phone suddenly rang.
She looked at her phone screen, her expression changing slightly. "Someone went to Dad's booth and caused trouble!"
Forget about drinking milk tea now, the three of them hurriedly walked back and soon returned to Guan Zheng's booth.
Inside the booth, Guan Zheng stared at the person in front of him, his usually amiable face now filled with seriousness.
Guan Mengxing's expression changed slightly, and she whispered to Ling Shu and Sheng Zhujun beside her, "It's Uncle Mo, the person in charge of Yuansheng Nano."
Mr. Mo didn't come alone; he brought a large group of people. Judging from the name tags around their necks, they were all employees of Yuansheng Nano. However, they were all tall and burly, with fierce expressions, and looked more like thugs than employees.
Surrounded by a group of burly men, President Mo calmly looked at Guan Zheng with his hands in his pockets and said, "Old Guan, it's been a long time."
Guan Mengxing frowned, instinctively wanting to rush forward. Ling Shu stopped her in time, whispering in her ear, "Don't rush, let's see what they're planning to do first."
Guan Zheng said calmly, "Mr. Mo, it's been a long time."
President Mo smiled slightly: "Why are you being so formal? We used to be partners who fought side by side. Although our ideologies are different now, our friendship is still there."
He tilted his head, somewhat curious, "Have you solved the production capacity problem now? To be honest, Lao Guan, the output your technical solution can provide is simply not enough to do anything."
Guan Zheng smiled and said, "I don't need Mr. Mo to worry about my affairs."
Mr. Mo smiled and didn't press further, turning to browse the exhibition hall. He casually picked up a brochure and said nonchalantly, "Actually, since we've known each other for a while, I still value talent. How about this, Lao Guan, as long as you're willing to abandon your unrealistic ideas, Yuansheng Nano welcomes you back anytime."
Guan Zheng shook his head: "I have started my own company and have no plans to return to Yuansheng Nano."
Mr. Mo's lips curled into a smile: "How about this, Yuansheng Nanotechnology will acquire your company entirely, and you'll still be a partner. What do you think?"
This offer is quite tempting.
Many entrepreneurs' ultimate dream is to be acquired by a large company, cash out, and achieve financial freedom.
But this is not Guan Zheng's dream.
The conflict between him and Yuansheng Nano is a fundamental conflict, and they are irreconcilable.
He shook his head: "Thank you for your kind offer, Mr. Mo, but I have no such plans. I have already secured a good investment that fully meets my needs."
Seeing that Guan Zheng was unmoved by reason, a cold, gleaming light flashed in President Mo's eyes.
If you refuse a toast offered in kind, then you'll have to face the consequences.
Given Yuansheng Nano's current size in the industry, bringing down a small company wouldn't be difficult for them. So what if Ling Shu invested? She's not Sheng Yunshen; does she think she can replicate Sheng Yunshen's investment success story?
As he pondered, his gaze unconsciously fell on the flyer in his hand. When he saw the numbers on it, Mr. Mo's eyes suddenly froze.
This production figure... how is that possible?!
He suddenly looked up, staring intently at Guan Zheng, a nasty smile tugging at the corner of his mouth: "Old Guan, it's not appropriate to falsify promotional materials."
Guan Zheng responded calmly: "All our data has been fully verified by experiments and can withstand the test of anyone."
At this point, President Mo's expression truly changed.
He came only intending to scare Guan Zheng.
Unexpectedly, Guan Zheng wasn't frightened; it was he who was frightened.
Yuansheng Nano's products have no advantage whatsoever!
In a flash, President Mo used all his strength to control the expression on his face.
With so many people watching, he absolutely cannot show any weakness.
Not wanting to stay any longer, Mr. Mo snorted coldly, threw the flyer in his hand on the ground, and turned to leave.
The group left in a grand procession.
Guan Zheng stepped forward, picked up the flyer that Boss Mo had thrown on the ground, carefully dusted it off, and put it back on the table.
"dad!"
Unable to contain herself, Guan Mengxing rushed forward and took his hand, her face full of worry, "Are you alright?"
Guan Zheng patted her hand reassuringly: "It's alright, it's just old friends catching up, no need to be nervous."
While the father and daughter were talking, Sheng Zhujun stared at her phone, her expression changing slightly. She tugged at Ling Shu's sleeve and said, "I asked Uncle Wang to check. The Zhao family plans to invest in Yuansheng Nano. The reason why President Zhao came here today should be to officially announce the cooperation between the two families."
A single primordial nanometer poses no threat.
If the Zhao family is included, then it becomes quite significant.
Ling Shu raised an eyebrow: "The Zhao family? They really are everywhere."
Speaking of which...
Besides the Zhao family, is there anyone else who has invested in Yuansheng Nano?
She had a vague impression in her mind, but couldn't remember who it was for a moment.
Who exactly is it?
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Good morning, Mr. Li.
Ling Xinyao, dressed in a charming little dress, clasped her hands together in front of her chest and greeted everyone with a shy expression.
"You're here to visit the exhibition too? What a coincidence that I ran into you as soon as I came in."
This was certainly not a coincidence; she had paid a high price to buy the itinerary from the Li family's servants.
To prepare for this chance encounter, she got up at five o'clock today to do her hair, makeup, and choose clothes, and waited at the door half an hour in advance, which finally allowed her to successfully catch Li Yin.
Li Yin paused as he stepped into the exhibition hall, turning to look at Ling Xinyao.
A slight smile played on his lips: "Are you here to visit Yuansheng Nanotechnology?"
“Origin…”
Ling Xinyao was stunned for a moment before she remembered what he had said.
Oh, right, at the last investment party, she seemed to have invested in a company called Yuansheng Nano, and Li Yin praised her for her good judgment back then. Lately, she's been so focused on figuring out how to win over Li Yin that she almost forgot about it.
She nodded quickly, "Yes, yes, it's primordial nanotechnology."
Li Yin smiled and said, "I heard that the Zhao family is also interested in investing in Yuansheng Nanotechnology."
Ling Xinyao wasn't very knowledgeable about or interested in business matters. Upon hearing that the Zhao family was also interested in investing, her eyes widened in surprise: "The Zhao family is interested too? That's wonderful!"
She invested 20 million, which might soon become 40 million?
Then Ling's parents will definitely praise her.
She felt a moment of elation, as if she had made the right decision to come.
Not only will he have the chance to meet Li Yin, but he will also witness his first successful investment.
Lost in her joy, Ling Xinyao didn't even notice when Li Yin left.
By the time she came to her senses, Li Yin had already disappeared into the crowd.
"Mr. Li... Mr. Li?"
Ling Xinyao looked around but couldn't find him anymore, and her shoulders slumped in disappointment.
However, she quickly cheered up and decided to visit the Yuansheng Nano booth first.
Since Li Yin specifically mentioned it, perhaps he's there right now?
Following the signs in the exhibition area, she walked toward the area where Yuansheng Nano was located.
After she had walked away, Li Yin appeared from a corner nearby.
He had long since suppressed his smile, watching Ling Xinyao leave with a blank expression.
His assistant whispered to him, "Miss Ling and Miss Sheng are in Guan Ming's exhibition area right now. I heard that the people from Yuansheng Nano went to provoke them just now, but Miss Ling didn't make a move."
Li Yin's fingers caressed the metal cuffs, a faint tenderness flashing in his eyes.
"This is a trivial matter, not something that warrants her involvement. You all continue to keep a close eye on things. Yuansheng Nano is nothing to worry about; the real concern is the Zhao family making a move."
Old Zhao's methods are despicable, and he's extremely difficult to deal with.
"Yes." The assistant nodded. "Mr. Li, would you like me to take you there and introduce you to Miss Ling?"
Li Yin paused, then shook his head: "I won't go for now. I'll go check on some of the Li family's subsidiaries."
Ling Shu is not the kind of person who likes to be bothered.
He certainly wanted to see her... but not now.
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Inside the Yuansheng Nano exhibition hall, in the VIP lounge.
Mr. Zhao abruptly stood up, swept all the documents in front of him to the ground, and roared, "Didn't you say your solution was the best in the industry? Why are you telling me now that other people's solutions are better? Why should I invest in you then?!"
If the contract hadn't already been signed and only a formal announcement was needed today, Mr. Zhao would have liked to turn around and leave right now.
Mr. Mo stood opposite him, unable to resist raising his hand to wipe away sweat.
"Mr. Zhao, I...I only found out about this today. That partner who went out to work on his own, he must have had some incredible luck to break through the production limits!"
Old Zhao's expression grew even more somber: "The partner who's going it alone, is that the one that Ling's daughter invested in?"
Why do the Sheng family members always oppose him?!
He pondered for a moment, then slowly sat down, his tone serious: "We absolutely cannot let them steal the spotlight today."
Investing in Yuansheng Nano is the Zhao family's first step in shedding its nouveau riche image and entering the high-tech field. This step is crucial, as it will subsequently involve a series of strategic deployments and business transformations, and no unforeseen events can be tolerated.
Mr. Mo was somewhat embarrassed: "There are many experts at the exhibition. If we only look at the data, we really don't have an advantage."
Having been in this industry for decades, he only needed to glance at Guan Zheng's brochures a few times to tell that Guan Zheng's company was destined to be the dark horse that would emerge today. After fleeing back from there, he racked his brains but couldn't come up with a good solution, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet and come to the Zhao family for help.
The Zhao family is now deeply intertwined with Yuansheng Nanotechnology; their fates are intertwined, whether they prosper or suffer.
Mr. Zhao tapped his knuckles lightly on the table: "If we don't have an advantage in data, then we have no choice but to resort to drastic measures."
He raised his hand, beckoned to his waiting assistant, and ordered in a deep voice, "Investigate this guy surnamed Guan. Also, call Lao Hong and tell him to bring more of his men over. They need to have clean backgrounds and be able to withstand scrutiny. I need them to be here within half an hour."
The so-called "clean background" means that if someone is arrested, no connection with the Zhao family can be found.
The Zhao family calls these people "gloves," which are like disposable items that need to be replaced after each use, making them very costly.
It's expensive, but it works well.
The assistant nodded and asked softly, "Should we bring any equipment?"
Old Zhao was about to shake his head, but after a moment's thought, he nodded, his eyes ruthless: "Better safe than sorry, take it with you."
You don't need anything fancy to deal with a small company.
If we were to deal with the Sheng family...
That might come in handy.
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"Sorry, we were supposed to go get bubble tea together."
Guan Mengxing waved the stack of flyers in her hand guiltily, "My dad is short-handed, so I have to help out."
Ever since Mr. Mo brought a large group of people to demonstrate, she felt a surge of anger, wishing everyone at the exhibition knew that her father's products were the best.
"It doesn't matter."
Sheng Zhujun suddenly remembered something, "Oh right, you have so many fans, you can help your dad release a promotional video to increase his popularity."
Influencers with millions of active followers can easily command prices of hundreds of thousands or even millions for a single commercial order, demonstrating their considerable influence.
Guan Mengxing shook her head, her expression resolute: "They pay attention to me so that we can discuss the plight of women in this world together. I cannot make money off them for my own selfish reasons."
She likes simplicity.
Despite being a popular blogger for so long, she has never accepted a single commercial order.
Guan Zheng didn't want her to make an exception for him, and he had said from the beginning that he didn't need her help with publicity.
Sheng Zhujun was somewhat surprised and turned to look at Ling Shu.
Ling Shu smiled at Guan Mengxing and said, "You go ahead and get busy."
Guan Mengxing nodded, took the flyer, and left.
Sheng Zhujun then spoke her mind: "Shushu, how did you find such a rare pair of treasures?"
The father is gentle and principled, while the daughter is strong and opinionated.
Is this the protagonist's halo in a novel?!
Ling Shu shrugged.
This wasn't someone she found; it was someone Sheng Yun Shen found.
Who knows why Sheng Yun Shen is so amazing?
Sheng Zhujun grabbed her: "Never mind, let's go get some milk tea!"
The exhibition area was bustling with people, so the people from Yuansheng Nano probably wouldn't dare cause any trouble. Today's game is a must-win; they can just watch their opponents slide to their knees with a smile.
"good."
Ling Shu was about to leave when she saw a tall and imposing figure not far away, and her gaze paused for a moment.
Li Yin? He's here too?
As if sensing her gaze, Li Yin turned his head and looked over from afar.
Across the sea of people, their eyes met in mid-air.
He curled his lips into a smile, as if greeting her with his smile.
I must say, they are really pleasing to the eye.
Ling Shu withdrew her gaze, pretending not to have seen anything, and left with Sheng Zhujun.
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Guan Mengxing squeezed into the busiest spot, diligently handing out flyers.
Unexpectedly, some of her fans were in the crowd and recognized her while she was handing out flyers. She smiled and chatted with them for a few minutes, explaining that she was there to help her father.
Just after seeing off her fans, Guan Mengxing looked up, intending to move to another spot to hand out flyers, when she suddenly heard two men whispering next to her.
How many people should we send?
"Uncle Hong said that ten people are enough to smash up a small stall. There are quite a few security guards here, and having too many people will only attract attention."
A thought stirred within her, and she instinctively leaned closer, wanting to hear more details.
The two men happened to have their backs to her and didn't notice that someone was listening.
"Are all the people in place? This needs to be resolved quickly."
"Come right away, we'll go together once everyone's here. By the way, are we just going to smash the stalls, not hurt anyone?"
"The boss said not to touch anyone else, but Guan's legs must be broken. He needs to know that not just anyone can be messed with."
"What if we get caught?"
"If he gets arrested, just say that the guy surnamed Guan is a gambling addict who owes high-interest loans from gambling overseas. The IOUs and entry/exit records have all been forged."
"Alright. Heh, a gambler with a broken leg is probably never going to recover in this lifetime."
"Serves him right, who told him to mess with the boss."
They gloated, as if they were looking forward to what would happen next.
Guan Mengxing felt as if she had fallen into an ice cave, her whole body was so cold it hurt, and she couldn't even hold onto the flyers in her hand, which all fell to the ground with a "crash".
The surname is Guan...
Dad! They must be talking about Dad!
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