Investor's Night 1 (Bonus Chapter)

Inside the black Bentley.

Wang Yubo put down his Mobile Phone, his expression gloomy and cold.

"Director Wang," Ren Mingyuan noticed his unusual behavior and tentatively asked in a low voice, "Did Yuyan still refuse?"

Wang Yubo sneered, "She hung up on me right away and blocked me on WeChat. It seems she's determined to go down this dark path."

Ren Mingyuan frowned, his tone tinged with confusion. "That shouldn't be the case? I've explained the reasoning clearly enough."

She should understand what the right choice is.

As Shen Yuyan's senior, a successful entrepreneur who started from scratch and now leads his company to complete its Series C financing, he has a very good understanding of Shen Yuyan's personality and abilities.

She is a very intelligent woman with high emotional intelligence and IQ. She is good at reading people and knows how to use her advantages to achieve her goals.

Moreover, she was unwilling to be ordinary and longed to stand in a higher position, pursuing success in her career and maximizing her personal value.

She has a strong desire to climb the social ladder, admires the strong, and is ambitious.

This type of woman usually doesn't make impulsive decisions.

Even at the beginning, she resisted Wang Yubo's "recruitment" because of her pride and self-esteem.

But after a day of calm reflection, she should recognize reality and take the opportunity of participating in the event to admit her mistake.

Even if it's just a pretense, we should at least keep them calm and ensure that Youjie Home Services successfully completes its financing.

However, the truth was Yi Yi she actually refused.

Wang Yubo lit a cigarette and Yoyo exhaled a puff of smoke. "I originally wanted to give her a chance, but now it seems... well. Since she doesn't know how to cherish opportunities, I'll use the cruelest method to make her understand her insignificance."

Ren Mingyuan hesitated for a moment, then cautiously suggested, "Director Wang, this is too costly. How about I try to communicate with Yuyan again? After all, our previous cooperation went smoothly, and she might just be acting on impulse."

Wang Yubo glanced at him sideways, his voice icy. "What? You're feeling sorry for your junior?"

"That's not what I meant," Ren Mingyuan quickly explained. "I just felt that Youjie Home Services is just a small company."

It's not worth wasting so many resources. We can find other alternatives, why insist on this—.

Wang Yubo interrupted him, saying in an unquestionable tone, "Do as I say!"

"Okay, Director Wang, I understand." Ren Mingyuan nodded helplessly, then changed the subject and began to report on Gongying Technology's upcoming financing and listing plans.

In reality, Gongying Technology is not a large company in the true sense.

Although the Series C valuation reached around 460 million, the cash flow was not abundant.

In order to promote the company's development and pave the way for listing on the New Third Board, they established Strategic Investment Department. By investing in small enterprises with potential business cooperation, they aim to acquire traffic entry points, value-added services, and expand their market presence.

To this end, they contacted four small housekeeping companies similar to Youjie Home Services.

By hoping to gradually turn these companies into subsidiaries of Gongying Technology through vague and targeted investment terms, Youjie Home Services's terms are already the most lenient compared to others.

After all, Shen Yuyan is Ren Mingyuan's classmate and a key case of the startup incubator connecting businesses.

For example, Betting Agreement investment funds are paid in two installments is unlikely to cause problems under normal business conditions.

Even if the performance is slightly lacking, at most they will only relinquish some control of the company (such as the audit of large expenditures), and they can still obtain a second round of investment.

As for the Repurchase Clause, it is almost impossible to trigger.

According to the agreement, the repurchase mechanism will only be triggered when the company experiences significant financial problems, core team members leave, performance declines sharply, or illegal or irregular activities occur.

That's why Shen Yuyan and the others signed the agreement back then.

After all, in their view, it is almost impossible for these conditions to be met simultaneously.

It is also much more reasonable than the performance targets and listing plans stipulated by other investment institutions.

Even for Gongying Technology, it's not about getting them to buy back their shares; that amount of money is far less than the profits from the IPO.

They genuinely want Youjie Home Services to grow as a tool for Gongying Technology- driven customer acquisition, rather than painstakingly creating a failed home services company.

Initially, Wang Yubo's plan was to use capital operations to remove Shen Yuyan from the core management team, have Gongying Technology take control of the company's operations, and then attract her back with a high salary or position.

This way, the situation can be controlled while avoiding direct conflict.

However, Shen Yuyan not only rejected his proposal, but also openly expressed her disgust and resistance.

This completely enraged Wang Yubo.

For him, this was an insult that had to be retaliated against.

As the largest shareholder of Youjie Home Services, Gongying Technology holds 44.4% of the shares and has a certain degree of control, veto power over major decisions, and, more importantly, a "jointly managed account".

These methods can directly impact Youjie Home Services's business, causing them financial problems.

As for illegal and irregular activities, they are actually quite easy to find.

As a domestic service company, the staff turnover rate is extremely high. In addition, Shen Yuyan is strict in controlling costs, so there are actually many things that can be explored in depth, such as employee social security contributions and resignation disputes.

Once a professional legal team gets involved, none of these issues will arise.

As for the departure of core team members?

Ren Mingyuan was not worried at all. For example, his junior Wang Ning, who also came from the School of Computer Science, had talked to him a lot in private.

Wang Ning was very fond of Gongying Technology, a technology company that was about to go public, and had previously held strong opinions against Hou Shaoyuan and Zhang Tianqi.

As long as he extends an olive branch and makes certain promises, the other party will definitely agree.

However, this would take a lot of time and cost, and might even involve lengthy litigation and wrangling, with the outcome not expected until next year. It would definitely be a losing proposition.

But who made Wang Yubo angry? As the major shareholder of Gongying Technology and an executive of Mingjian Capital round, his words represent the company's will.

The neon lights on the Huangpu River gradually lit up.

Ren Mingyuan gazed at the distant river through the car window, his eyes flashing with a complex and profound light.

Social mobility is always brutal, especially under the crushing force of capital. The struggles of grassroots entrepreneurs often seem insignificant, or even futile.

Hasn't he himself been through thick and thin all the way?

In order to gain a foothold, he chose to compromise with capital, even at the cost of parting ways with his former "good friends" and partners who fought alongside him, kicking them out of the company, which is how he barely managed to climb to his current position.

Shen Yuyan had the opportunity to achieve her goals in an easier way, but she chose this thorny path instead.

Outside the Hai'an Tiankeyuan Residential Area.

Sun Jiayue and Zhang Nuo walked out of the residential area side by side and stood quietly waiting on the roadside to the right of the gate.

A long time passed.

"Are we almost there?" Zhang Nuo asked anxiously, glancing at his watch every now and then and looking up at the distant intersection.

Sun Jiayue raised her hand to brush away the strands of hair that had been ruffled by the wind from her temples, and reassured them, "We'll be there soon, just wait a little longer."

Zhang Nuo sighed and complained softly, "These rich people are just different. They clearly agreed on a meeting time, but they still left us standing here in the wind. I did tell my boss we should meet at the registration desk at 4:40."

Unlike Sun Jiayue, she works as an investment analyst at a large financial services institution (Kaifeng Fortune).

She accompanied her supervisor to this event as an assistant, and her main task was to assist with client communication.

She naturally hoped to arrive early to avoid delaying her schedule.

In fact, the news about the "Investor Night" event was first relayed to Sun Jiayue by Zhang Nuo.

Subsequently, Sun Jiayue successfully obtained the invitation letter through company channels.

"Don't worry, I definitely won't be late," Sun Jiayue reassured her in a low voice.

Zhang Nuo pursed her lips and said with a hint of regret, "What a pity. I was hoping to take advantage of the banquet to have more exchanges with Tang Song. Sigh—"

Sun Jiayue's expression stiffened slightly, then she forced a smile, "There's nothing I can do, things just changed suddenly. Besides, after thinking about it, having him impersonate a ' New Tech Talent ' was indeed a bit risky. He doesn't know much about the industry, and I was afraid it would be awkward."

Zhang Nuo rolled her eyes and muttered, "What's so embarrassing about it! Haven't you noticed? People like Tang Song can handle anything with ease, it's like they have their own halo."

At this point, a hint of girlish shyness appeared on her face. "To be honest, I think he's incredibly charming. Not only is he handsome, but he also speaks with maturity, completely unlike what you'd describe as an ordinary programmer."

Sun Jiayue gently patted her shoulder and said half-jokingly, "Alright, Nuo Nuo, stop overthinking. Tang Song and Liu Qingning have a good relationship; they'll get together sooner or later."

Before they met, Sun Jiayue felt that Tang Song was not good enough for Liu Qingning; but after getting to know him, she gradually changed her opinion.

The two were actually quite well-matched, and Tang Song was far more outstanding than imagined.

Top-tier good looks are a rare resource, and with his current demeanor and eloquence, his future looks incredibly bright.

"Hey, what nonsense are you talking about!" Zhang Nuo playfully pushed her, feigning annoyance. "I was just admiring it! Humph!"

If Tang Song really pursued you, wouldn't you be tempted?

"I'm not as shallow as you." Although Sun Jiayue said this, Tang Song's figure standing by the river unconsciously appeared in her mind —Yi Yi upright and composed, as if he was born to be in the spotlight.

If a guy like that were to pursue her, she would really find it hard to resist.

Just then, the Mobile Phone rang, breaking the brief silence.

Sun Jiayue took out her Mobile Phone, glanced at it, and quickly answered, "Hello, Pengyuan."

"Okay, Nuo Nuo and I are on this side of the gate."

Just as I hung up the phone, a black Mercedes-Benz -Maybach came into view.

The car body gleamed with a low-key, luxurious sheen in the setting sun, and its smooth lines outlined a solemn sense of nobility.

The car came to a smooth stop in front of them.

The driver's car window slowly rolled down, revealing Xu Pengyuan's smiling face.

"I'll be your driver today. Jiayue, you sit in the passenger seat, and Nuo Nuo and Brother Liu will sit in the back."

Immediately afterwards, the rear window rolled down, revealing Liu Jing's calm and composed demeanor.

"Good evening, Brother Liu. This is my friend, Zhang Nuo," Sun Jiayue introduced politely.

"Brother Liu." Zhang Nuo nodded obediently.

Liu Jing nodded slightly to the two of them. "Get in the car."

The two responded and carefully sat down inside.

The car has a spacious interior, soft leather seats, and a subtle woody fragrance that makes it very comfortable.

The car slowly started moving and drove away from the roadside.

Xu Pengyuan chuckled and joked, "This car belongs to Brother Liu. It's my first time driving it, so I was extra careful on the road. Plus, there was a traffic jam, so I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. It's my fault."

Sun Jiayue quickly waved her hand. "It's okay, there's still plenty of time, we'll just be waiting there anyway."

Zhang Nuo nodded, but couldn't help secretly glancing at the "big boss" Liu Jing beside him.

He is said to be a representative of industrial families from Ningbo who are transitioning to the investment field, and is currently actively seeking high-quality investment opportunities.

As a financial professional, I always have a natural longing and curiosity for those who possess wealth.

This emotion is not driven by personal motives, but by professional sensitivity.

Noticing the slightly tense atmosphere in the carriage, Xu Pengyuan spoke up at the right moment, "Everyone, there's no need to be so reserved. Although Brother Liu is a real big shot, he's actually very approachable despite his immense wealth."

He deliberately emphasized the word "Ping Yi" and paused slightly.

The group exchanged knowing smiles, and the tense atmosphere immediately eased considerably.

Sun Jiayue and Zhang Nuo quickly picked up on the joke and started chatting, their conversation ranging from the weather in Magic City to recent hot investment projects, all revolving around Liu Jing.

Liu Jing maintained a faint smile throughout, seemingly quite satisfied with the interaction.

Dusk was falling.

The Maybach slowly drove north along Pudong South Road, gradually approaching the entrance to the Underground Parking Lot of the Magic City International Conference Center.

Liu Jing casually rolled down the car window, letting the evening breeze caress his face.

Just as they were about to arrive.

A deep, powerful engine roar cut through the air, instantly drawing everyone's attention.

Sun Jiayue and Zhang Nuo subconsciously turned their heads to look out the window, their iconic taillights leaving a dazzling trail in the night.

The Lamborghini didn't drive away; instead, it stopped steadily in the entrance area of Conference Center parking lot, right in front of the Maybach.

Zhang Nuo couldn't help but sigh softly, "It seems this car owner is also here to participate in the event."

Liu Jing smiled slightly, "This is Aventador SVJ, which is probably a modified version of the 63 limited edition. I've been wanting to buy one before."

Xu Pengyuan shook his head and said with a hint of sarcasm, "Hehe, driving this kind of car to the Conference Center is a bit too high-profile. Someone like Brother Liu would be more suited to riding in Maybach."

He runs Family Office and has a lot of contact with second-generation rich kids, including many flamboyant and high-profile figures.

Sun Jiayue's gaze swept over the surrounding luxury cars, a determined glint in her eyes.

He said softly, "But this also shows that tonight's event is of a high standard. Brother Liu will definitely gain something from attending."

For her, this event was of great significance.

If she can successfully secure two or three LPs (limited partners), she can successfully complete her fundraising target for this year.

The car drove into the Underground Parking Lot.

Finally, the Lamborghini stopped in a parking space and smoothly reversed into it.

Xu Pengyuan parked the Maybach in an empty space not far away.

Zhang Nuo's gaze remained fixed on the Lamborghini diagonally opposite.

But the next second, her expression froze, and she blurted out, "Tang Song?"

"Huh?" Sun Jiayue was taken aback. "What's wrong, Nuo Nuo?"

Zhang Nuo patted her and pointed in a direction.

Sun Jiayue followed her gaze, and her pupils suddenly contracted.

Beside the gleaming Lamborghini stood a familiar figure.

He changed into a well-tailored dark suit with a white shirt underneath, looking handsome, confident, and poised.

Beside him stood a sexy and beautiful woman, dressed in a business suit and carrying Chanel.

She exuded elegance in every gesture and was Wei Xiao as she spoke to him.

This handsome man and beautiful woman seemed to have their own halo, radiating dazzling brilliance in the dimly lit Underground Parking Lot.