Chapter 534: I give you a knife, do you dare to stab me?

Chapter 534: I give you a knife, do you dare to stab me?

Chapter 534 I give you a knife, do you dare to stab it back?
In the main venue.

The spotlight is always on them.

There was a wave of applause, and the air was vibrating with an invisible force.

Shen Yuyan had a nice and decent smile on his face, and every subtle expression was carefully crafted to show the most perfect state.

However, the hand hanging by his side was trembling slightly.

This is one of the most important moments in her life and a key step in officially entering the circle of her dreams.

Her eyes swept across Tang Song and Anne Kate in front of her, then quickly moved away, not daring to stay too long.

[They are so dazzling, just like the sun]

[Maybe... I can become such a protagonist in the future]

The applause drowned out the sound of heartbeats and footsteps.

Shen Yuyan glanced at the people in the audience.

Scenes from the past kept reappearing in my mind.

No one could understand her feelings at this moment——

Intoxication, excitement, tension, inferiority and desire all gathered in the chest and turned into an indescribable emotion.

"Dear guests, please come this way." The senior executive of the organizer gestured with his hand.

In the center of the VIP area, a large round table had already been reserved for them.

This table is located at the most central position of the venue, close to the stage and facing the large curved LED screen.

Sitting around were the heavyweights of tonight's event - representatives from top investment institutions such as Sequoia, IDG, and Temasek, as well as some renowned entrepreneurs and industry leaders.

Shen Yuyan had seen many of them in the news and magazines.

Their names had once been unattainable goals for her, but now, she was standing here, just a few steps away from them.

When everyone arrived at the large round table, representatives from several top investment institutions stood up and took the initiative to come forward to greet them.

"Ms. Kate, it's nice to see you again. The project we talked about at the last meeting in Silicon Valley is progressing well. I hope we will have the opportunity to continue our cooperation."

"Hello, Ms. Kate, I've heard a lot about you. I'm Zhao Wen..."

...

Anne nodded slightly with an elegant smile on her face.

She raised her hand gently, with an innate noble temperament in her movement, and then slowly turned her gaze to Tang Song beside her.

His tone was no longer as lazy and casual as before, but became serious and solemn: "Everyone, please allow me to introduce an important person to you first - this is Tang Song, the new chairman and CEO of Rongliu Capital. Tang Jin Family Office and our Kate Trust are both shareholders of this company."

Just a few words, like a stone thrown into a calm lake, caused ripples among the crowd.

The people who were originally surrounding Annie instantly shifted their gaze, and all eyes were focused on Tang Song.

Rongliu Capital, registered in Hong Kong, is not well-known in China, but it has already gained fame in overseas markets, especially for its deep background.

As a private equity investment firm with a management scale of US$20 billion, its helmsman is bound to attract attention no matter where he appears.

Of course, what is truly shocking is not just Tang Song’s identity and youth, but Anne Kate’s attitude towards him.

This woman from the prominent Kate family has always been known for her arrogance and coldness.

Now, he personally accompanied him on stage, introduced him, and carried him to the stage, and he did not even hide his recognition and respect for his abilities.

This gesture undoubtedly sent a clear signal to everyone: this man is extraordinary.

After a brief moment of surprise, everyone quickly adjusted their expressions, warm smiles appeared on their faces, and they took the initiative to extend their hands to Tang Song and began to introduce themselves.

Some people handed over business cards, some directly invited for further discussions, and the scene suddenly became lively and orderly.

Shen Yuyan hurriedly took half a step forward and stood firmly beside Tang Song, with his hands folded in front of him, his posture dignified and decent.

She listened carefully to everyone's conversation, her keen eyes capturing their appearance, names and subtle features.

This was an opportunity she had always dreamed of, but it was always out of her reach.

Barrage: [I, Shen Yuyan, am really standing here...]

[How much is this location worth? ]

[Calm down! Shen Yuyan, you must act calm and composed! ]

[These people are industry leaders, so be careful with every word they say! ]

[Tang Song is looking at me, I must act like I am at ease! ]

...

Tang Song had a smile on his face and looked calm, neither too distant nor trying too hard to please.

His eyes kept sweeping over Shen Yuyan's head, his eyes filled with reverie.

As an [Observer] in the copy, he seems to possess a transcendent quality - keen insight, looking down from a high position, and examining everything indifferently.

This feeling is quite similar to the "Tang and Song" state in the dream.

So much so that every word and every action of his carries with him a convincing aura of a superior.

Even Anne became much more docile after meeting him, turning from a lioness into a docile kitten.

This feeling was actually first seen in the previous copy [Lin Muxue's Whisper].

Otherwise, when facing Xiaoxue, who was still a fair, rich and beautiful girl in his eyes at that time, and seeing words like "You are my God", "Fuck me", and "**" above her head, he would have burst out laughing, and might even have been unable to resist doing some strange things.

When he arrived at the [Shen Yuyan's Whisper] copy, this aura became even more distinct, which was obviously inseparable from the increase in his charm value and the growth of his overall quality.

"This is my special assistant, Shirley, Shen Yuyan." Tang Song handed over the business card and introduced it casually.

"Hello, Assistant Shen." Temasek Asia Pacific Investment Director Zhao Wenli nodded politely.

Others also smiled friendly.

Barrage: [He is introducing me! He is actively introducing me! ]

【I am no longer the ignored little person! 】

[The title of 'special assistant' is like a double-edged sword. It is both an inconspicuous green leaf and a springboard within reach]

[Don’t show your weakness! I must make them remember me! ]

Shen Yuyan's face flushed and she took the business card steadily with both hands.

The voice was soft and clear: "Hello, Mr. Zhao, it's a pleasure to meet you. I have heard that Temasek has made far-reaching investments in the Asia-Pacific region, especially its forward-looking vision in the field of technological innovation, which is admirable."

Zhao Wen heard this, a hint of appreciation flashed in his eyes, and he responded with a smile: "Haha, Assistant Shen, you are too kind."

Shen Yuyan raised a decent smile on his face, carefully put away the business card, and retreated behind Tang Song.

[Tang Song just looked at me... Is he satisfied with me? ]

[At this moment, I really feel like my dream has come true! ]

[So... that's how it feels. ]

Suppressing the surging emotions in his heart, Shen Yuyan tilted his head slightly and quickly glanced around the VIP area.

Soon it landed in an area on the right.

Mingjian Capital and Win-Win Technology.

She knew almost all of these people.

Just a few days ago, she was standing in the conference room, negotiating with them in a humbly manner, hoping to obtain a second round of financing.

At that time, they were high and mighty, and mercilessly commented and criticized her efforts and hard work.

As a woman who holds grudges, her memory is always very good, and she remembers every detail vividly.

For example, Zhao Hongkai, the chairman and president of Win-Win Technology.

His contemptuous words - "Remember! This is your problem at Youjie Housekeeping! You need to recognize your own shortcomings first!"

It still echoed in her ears, like a thorn in her self-esteem.

Of course, more importantly, are Wang Yubo and Ren Mingyuan.

Eyes collided in the air.

Shen Yuyan saw avoidance, retreat, and a subtle fear in their eyes.

[Hahahaha! Wang Yubo, Ren Mingyuan, you guys have come to this day too?!]

[Just wait! It won't be long! I will push you off the cliff with my own hands! ]

[Gongying Technology and Yuanjian Shares will both suffer because of you! ]

[I'm waiting for you to kneel down and beg for mercy! ]

[Tang Song, thank you for giving me this opportunity. I will remember this moment for the rest of my life! ]

...

Shen Yuyan clenched his hands excitedly, but his body stood straighter.

Those who once humiliated her can only sit in the corner and watch silently, while she stands in the most dazzling place in the audience.

……

"Boss Wang." A senior executive of Mingjian Capital lowered his voice, with a hint of doubt in his tone, "Isn't that the general manager of Youjie Housekeeping whom you introduced to us before? Why did she end up there?"

"Oh?" Another director's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he came closer with great interest, "Yu Bo, do you know her? Then let's go over and say hello! That Ms. Kate is a very important person, and anyone who can stand with her is definitely not an ordinary person."

Several senior executives of Mingjian Capital obviously did not know the specific situation well, and their words were full of curiosity and expectation.

However, Win-Win Technology President Zhao Hongkai and Vice President Ren Mingyuan, who were standing nearby, had gloomy faces, lowered their heads and remained silent, with flickering eyes.

There is no doubt that Youjie Housekeeping is short of money and has reached a critical moment of life and death.

They took advantage of this and tried to seize control of the company.

However, the situation of Win-Win Technology itself is not optimistic.

Otherwise, they would not rack their brains to use the housekeeping platform to attract traffic and suck blood to support the development of their own business.

For Win-Win Technology, financing and listing are the only way out.

This not only means that they can cash out and get huge returns, but also allows the company to get out of its current predicament and have a brighter future.

It can be said that this financing and listing plan determines their fate.

And now, Shen Yuyan actually appeared in the core circle of Jingwu Capital and Rongliu Capital, which undoubtedly cast a shadow on their plans.

Wang Yubo tried hard to suppress his inner shock and anger.

After a brief silence, he managed a smile, "Boss Fei, that girl's name is Shen Yuyan, she's the head of a housekeeping company invested by Win-Win Technology. However, due to problems with their company, the bet failed. Currently, both of us are still in a stalemate, and our relationship is not as harmonious as we imagined, so..."

Hearing this, Fei Chengan frowned and said in a serious tone: "Yu Bo, you should know the severity of the matter. Win-Win Technology is currently at a critical stage. Don't offend people easily."

"I...I know, Mr. Fei." Wang Yubo's tone was filled with unconcealable resentment.

However, Fei Chengan is a director of Mingjian Capital, with state-owned capital in the shareholders' meeting behind him. His position in the company is much higher than his, so even his father has to be treated with caution.

……

"Thump, thump, thump--" the lights in the main venue lit up again.

The curved LED screen in the center of the venue suddenly lit up with dazzling light, and the host took the stage again.

The people who were busy in the VIP area took their seats one after another.

"Dear investors, entrepreneurs, and friends, good evening! Welcome to the 2023 'Investor Night, Leading the Future'..."

After a brief introduction, the big screen switched to a dynamic data chart of "Global Technology Investment Trends", showing the changes in financing scale of each track over the past year.

The organizer took the stage to deliver a speech.

The guests took to the stage to give speeches one after another.

At the end of each speech, there would be polite applause in the venue, and occasional whispered exchanges.

Shen Yuyan sat next to Tang Song, looking at the big stage so close at hand, his fingers typing rapidly on his mobile phone, recording the key points.

The moment she became an assistant, she had already immersed herself in the role and naturally had to help Tang Song do everything she could.

She looked at Tang Song from time to time, observing his expression. When he showed interest, she would record the key points of that part.

What caught her special attention was a company presentation by a company called "Yimai Technology".

Tang Song seemed to care very much about this company. After the other party's founder came on stage, he began to listen attentively.

Shen Yuyan took careful notes and soon understood.

This is an AI technology company focusing on intelligent upgrading of the clothing industry.

The core business and product direction is AI-driven clothing design and supply chain management optimization, and it has its own dedicated large model.

It is currently in a very hot market and there is certainly no shortage of financing. They attend the conference in the hope of spreading the brand, finding more cooperation opportunities, and obtaining investors with top-level resources.

And this company can undoubtedly directly help the growth of Songmei Clothing.

Thinking of this, Shen Yuyan couldn't help feeling a little sour and jealous.

Gao Mengting is so lucky!

If her partner was Tang Song when she started her business, then... she would be so happy.

Compared with Tang and Song, people like Zhang Tianqi and Hou Shaoyuan are not at the same level at all.

…At the conference, the “Win-Win Technology” logo slowly emerged on the curved LED screen.

When Shen Yuyan's eyes fell upon the familiar symbol, he was instantly shocked and sat up straight, with a trace of disgust and hatred that was difficult to conceal in his eyes.

It can be said that if it were not for the intervention of Win-Win Technology, Youjie Housekeeping might still be a healthy and high-quality startup.

She has even successfully obtained investment from Tang Song and is standing at a completely different level.

However, due to the disgusting and despicable operation of Win-Win Technology, she is now stuck in a quagmire, and has completely lost her retreat and all her capital.

However, now that I am sitting in the main seat, looking down on the other party with a higher status, it can be considered a small revenge.

Accompanied by warm applause, the host smiled and announced: "As a leader in the field of smart home, they have developed rapidly in recent years and have attracted much attention from the industry..."

"Let us welcome Mr. Ren Mingyuan, Vice President of Win-Win Technology!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Ren Mingyuan stood up calmly and walked towards the stage.

Standing under the spotlight, he took the microphone and said in a deep and powerful voice: "Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. I am very honored to be here and share with you the growth process and future vision of Win-Win Technology."

He briefly reviewed the company's development history, from the initial entrepreneurial team to the upcoming C round of financing, and gave a detailed introduction to the company's product line and user scale.

He then turned the topic to the technical level and elaborated in detail on the breakthrough progress the company has made in the underlying architecture of the Internet of Things and optimization of artificial intelligence algorithms.

In fact, he was a member of the founding team and had served as technical director.

But later, as the company continued to expand, his personal abilities gradually failed to keep up with the complex product requirements.

Like many entrepreneurs, he faces the risk of being kicked out by capital.

But fortunately, with his excellent communication skills and flexible approach, he won the favor of major shareholder Wang Yubo and eventually transformed into vice president in charge of strategic investment and financial management.

His eyes involuntarily fell on Shen Yuyan in front of him, but quickly moved away.

Although he felt somewhat uneasy, he knew that the most important task at the moment was to complete the presentation perfectly and ensure smooth financing.

In fact, several investment institutions in this round have basically reached a preliminary intention.

The reason for choosing this conference to make the presentation is more to take advantage of the opportunity to expand influence, further consolidate Win-Win Technology's position in the industry, and pave the way for the upcoming listing plan.

Ren Mingyuan took a deep breath, adjusted his mood, and calmly said the last sentence: "We have built a relatively complete ecological closed loop, achieving full chain coverage from technology development to commercial implementation!"

Then, applause broke out and the host announced the question-and-answer session.

People in the venue raised their hands from time to time, and most of the questioners were representatives of institutions that participated in Win-Win Technology's Series C financing.

Obviously, the organizers had made arrangements for this in advance, and the staff delivered the wireless microphones to the questioners quickly and orderly.

All of this is undoubtedly part of the event's publicity, aimed at creating a more enthusiastic atmosphere for Gongying Technology's Series C financing and subsequent listing plans.

Looking at Ren Mingyuan speaking eloquently on the big stage.

Shen Yuyan clenched his fists quietly, and a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.

Although she really wanted to stand up and disrupt the situation, to give the other person a taste of what she had felt when she was oppressed, she ultimately did not have the ability to do so.

After all, she was just Tang Song's special assistant, and it was a temporary position during this conference.

In such an occasion, she has no right to stand up or influence the overall situation.

unless…

Her eyes fell on Tang Song, who was calm and composed beside her.

[Unless he is willing to help me, but...how is this possible? ]

[He doesn’t know what I’ve been through. Maybe in his eyes, I’m just a piece of trash who failed in the angel round.]

[If it weren't for Qingqing's best friend and the campus beauty, he wouldn't have given me so many chances. ]

Thinking of this, Shen Yuyan felt a surge of bitterness in his heart.

She forced herself to lower her head and calm her inner turmoil.

[Shen Yuyan, you should know how to restrain yourself! Do what you are supposed to do in your position! ]

"Win-win technology..." a faint voice sounded.

Shen Yuyan raised his head and happened to meet Tang Song's gaze.

Those eyes were deep and calm, as if they could see through everything.

Her breathing stagnated slightly and her heartbeat accelerated unconsciously.

[He is looking at me! I must catch his gaze! ]

"Mr. Tang? Is there anything you want to know? I have done some research on this company." Her voice was soft but confident.

It’s more than just “some research”!
She investigated the other party almost thoroughly.

During the financing due diligence period, when Win-Win Technology conducted a comprehensive review of Youjie Housekeeping as an investor, she was also not idle.

In order to avoid being cheated, she collected a large amount of information about Win-Win Technology through various channels - from the company's background, financial status to core team members, and even some internal dynamics that were little known to the outside world.

Later, when Win-Win Technology forced Youjie Housekeeping to connect user data to its SaaS system, she also took the opportunity to dig out a lot of internal information.

Tang Song looked at Shen Yuyan's familiar pretty face, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly. "Assistant Shen, the angel round of Youjie Housekeeping seems to be from this company, right? If I remember correctly, this Mr. Ren is our senior. But... your cooperation doesn't seem to be going smoothly. Were you cheated by them?"

When he was rejected before, he heard Shen Yuyan mention this company. Now through her whispers, he can naturally piece together the whole process of the matter.

"Whoosh——" sound.

Shen Yuyan felt as if he was stabbed in the heart.

He said with difficulty: "Yes, I... lost the bet. I learned a lot from Mr. Ren."

"Then you hate them?"

Looking at Tang Song's deep eyes, Shen Yuyan bit her lower lip and whispered, "There are indeed some, after all, Youjie Housekeeping is my hard work, but fortunately, it's just a business game."

She paused and continued, “All tuition fees will become leverage for the future.”

The barrage began to turn red: [Ren Mingyuan, Wang Yubo, #￥%&*… (dirty words)]

"So do you want revenge?"

Shen Yuyan's eyes wandered for a moment, and he smiled and said, "To be honest, sometimes I do have this impulse."

[I want to! I want to! I want to so much!]

[I want them to kneel down and lick my heels and beg for mercy! ]

Tang Song looked at her sideways, his eyes sparkling, as if smiling, "Now I give you a knife, do you dare to stab it back?"

Shen Yuyan was stunned, and his pupils suddenly contracted, "What do you mean...?"

"Do you dare? Assistant Shen." Tang Song's voice was low and powerful, and every word seemed to strike at her heartstrings.

Shen Yuyan's throat rolled, her eyes slightly red, and after a long time, she took a deep breath and squeezed out a word from between her teeth: "Dare."

"That depends on your performance." Tang Song chuckled.

Then he raised his hand towards the staff of the organizer.

As the focus of the whole audience, he was the center of everyone's attention and was located at the very core of the conference.

There was a sudden movement at this moment, which immediately attracted everyone's attention.

The originally noisy discussions in the conference hall gradually quieted down.

Annie raised her eyebrows slightly, a hint of surprise appeared on her face, and the look she gave Shen Yuyan also changed slightly.

As the staff member was about to hand the microphone to an investor, he heard a hurried command from his leader through the headset: "Quick! Give the microphone to Mr. Tang! Now!"

Ren Mingyuan's eyelids twitched on the stage, and he suddenly had a bad feeling.

He subconsciously looked at Wang Yubo and Zhao Hongkai, only to find that their expressions had become extremely ugly.

Footsteps approached from afar, and a well-dressed staff member quickly walked up to Tang Song, bowed slightly, and respectfully handed him the microphone: "Mr. Tang, do you have any questions?"

Tang Song reached out to take the microphone, but did not speak directly. Instead, he turned around and handed the microphone to Shen Yuyan beside him. His tone was calm but revealed an unquestionable strength: "Assistant Shen, you will ask questions on my behalf next. You can say anything you want."

He put a little emphasis on the three words "instead of me", obviously standing up for her and supporting her.

Shen Yuyan's heart was beating wildly and she could almost feel the pulsation of blood at her fingertips, but an even sweeter and more moving smile bloomed on her face.

"Thank you, President Tang, for your trust." She took the microphone steadily.

As a grassroots entrepreneur, she has been looked down upon and questioned countless times, and suffered from indifference and frustration.

There had never been a moment when she felt so confident.

This is the charm of being "favored" by capital, this is the charm of power.

Barrage:

[Tang Song, I love you! You are such a natural born male god! ]

[You deserve to have so many girlfriends! ]

[When I return to Yancheng, I will take Qingqing with me to play cosplay with you! ]

Seeing the barrage above her head, Tang Song felt a little hot and restless even though he was in the state of [Observer].

Shen Yuyan & Xu Qing…

Hiss——Who can withstand this!
...

Shen Yuyan took a deep breath, stood up gracefully, and straightened his back.

At this moment, everyone's eyes were focused on her.

She raised her head and looked at Ren Mingyuan on the stage.

They were all old acquaintances and had dealt with each other so many times that she knew each other too well.

Pleading and panic were clearly seen in his eyes.

The corners of Shen Yuyan's mouth rose, and a climax-like pleasure surged in his heart.

[That’s the feeling! It’s so cool! ]

"Hello, everyone. I am Shen Yuyan, special assistant to the chairman of Rongliu Capital. Thank you for the wonderful sharing of Win-Win Technology. However, I still have some concerns and doubts, and I hope to ask Mr. Ren for advice."

She was wearing a professional suit and standing next to Tang Song and Anne Kate. With her fresh and beautiful appearance and graceful and sexy figure, she received countless admiring and awe-inspiring glances.

However, this feeling of being the center of attention did not make Shen Yuyan nervous. Instead, it made her more confident and calm, and every movement and every word was just right.

"Please speak." Ren Mingyuan's voice was slightly dry.

“According to your company’s financial data, revenue growth in the first half of 2023 declined by 14% year-on-year, and this is the data after the completion of the B round of financing.

And the main revenue is still concentrated in the smart lighting product line, accounting for more than 78%.

Although attempts have been made to expand user access by connecting to housekeeping platforms, a stable profit structure has not yet been formed.

May I ask, in the current macroeconomic environment, how does your company ensure the growth momentum of its core business? "

Her words were clear, powerful, and logical, and immediately attracted the attention of the entire audience.

Ren Mingyuan held the microphone with a little force. "Assistant Shen's question is very sharp. However, our smart lighting product line accounts for a high proportion because this field has achieved large-scale profitability..."

He managed to deal with it with a few words from the perspectives of ecological closed loop and technological research and development.

Shen Yuyan spoke again: "I noticed that although your company has laid out service outlets in many cities, most of these customers were obtained through short-term coupons, low-price experiences, etc. Once the subsidies stop, is there data to support the user retention rate? Has there been a large-scale loss? How many are high-frequency, high-unit-price, and highly satisfied loyal users? And how many are 'one-time users' attracted by promotional activities?"

“You mentioned ‘technological breakthroughs’, but the patent library shows that the core algorithm still relies on third-party licensing…”

“Excuse me, will your company consider setting up an independent audit mechanism in the future to ensure that all related-party transactions are audited by a third party and disclosed publicly?”

...

In the main conference hall, the only sounds were her questions and Ren Mingyuan's somewhat stiff answers.

Just a few minutes.

Ren Mingyuan's back was already wet and his face was gradually turning pale.

Every question Shen Yuyan asked was like a sharp knife, piercing the vital points accurately and mercilessly.

Several institutions that were interested in participating in Win-Win Technology's Series C round all looked down at the materials, their eyes flickering, and began to re-examine the real growth potential of Win-Win Technology.

Shen Yuyan is not scary, and her words themselves are not enough to cause a huge wave, but her identity cannot be ignored.

She is the special assistant to the chairman of Rongliu Capital. Standing next to her are Tang Song and Anne Kate. Even top investment institutions such as Jingwu Capital are looming.

These questions are not just her personal doubts, but also the attitude of the institutions behind her.

In the investment field, the opinions of top capital institutions are often regarded as authoritative.

Shen Yuyan's remarks will not only affect the financing process and market reputation of Win-Win Technology, but will also guide the direction of public opinion in the entire industry after being reported.

Standing in the spotlight.

Shen Yuyan's temperament became more confident and elegant.

She slightly side-glanced and looked at her straight back reflected in the big screen.

Enchanted.

The bullet screen above my head bursts like fireworks:
[This is the smell of power. More intoxicating than champagne]

[What they fear is not me—but the capitalist behemoth lurking behind me! ]

[But so what? ]

[At this moment, I am... touching the stars...]

(End of this chapter)