Investor's Night 5

The Social Plaza was brightly lit, making the entire space as dazzling as daytime.

The air was filled with the subtle aroma of champagne and the scent of delicate snacks, as Guest gathered in small groups.

They talked in hushed tones and laughed constantly.

"After registration, Guest usually come to the welcome reception area. This is a warm-up for business networking, mainly for breaking the ice, screening information, and pre-matching resources." Sun Jiayue stood next to Liu Jing, her tone professional and composed. "Brother Liu, this way please."

She wore a well-tailored business suit, her makeup was exquisite, and she exuded the capable and professional aura of a career woman in every gesture.

Liu Jing, with one hand in his pocket and a composed expression, remarked, "This event is indeed quite large. It seems the investment circle in Magic City is quite active."

Xu Pengyuan knew that the other party was a "high-profile" person, so he smiled and replied, "Yes, Brother Liu, someone like you, a representative of industrial transformation and investment, will definitely attract a lot of attention here. Jiayue and I both have some connections, so we'll introduce you to Brother Liu later."

Sun Jiayue nodded and added, "Moreover, many individual LPs and even some Family Office representatives are here tonight, so they have common topics with Brother Liu."

Liu Jing raised his eyebrows, clearly pleased.

Although he could tell the other person was flattering him, he fell for it and found it quite amusing.

"How are your preparations going? Do you have any specific goals?"

Sun Jiayue gently brushed a strand of hair from her temple and smiled, "I've already made a list, mainly of LPs who might be interested in our fund. Of course, the final outcome will depend on the communication on-site, which will require Brother Liu's help."

"Hehe, let's go. Now that I've taken your invitation from someone else, I'll keep my word."

Sun Jiayue pursed her lips. "Thank you, Brother Liu."

Involuntarily, Tang Song, his Lamborghini, and the VIP invitation came to mind.

I subconsciously looked around, but I couldn't find him.

As the crowd gradually thickened, Sun Jiayue spoke and led the two to a small circle.

His gaze fell upon two of them.

One is a representative of Tianhong Family Office, and the other is an LP of Qihang Capital; both are on her list.

The three of them stood on the periphery for a short while before blending in.

To Sun Jiayue's relief, although Liu Jing was a bit pretentious, he was actually quite reliable.

Moreover, he was a genuinely wealthy man, Second-Generation Rich, and his manner of speaking and acting exuded a certain charisma, making it easy for her to break into new situations. In just over ten minutes, after contacting three or four different circles, she obtained five business cards.

"How was it?" Xu Pengyuan leaned closer to her, a smug smile on his lips. "Isn't the person I found for you reliable? Definitely more suitable than your high school classmate."

Sun Jiayue pursed her lips and nodded, saying, "Thank you, Pengyuan."

The guilt I felt towards Tang Song has lessened considerably.

After all, it's already October, and the fourth quarter is a crucial period for boosting performance.

In order to complete the task and avoid being eliminated, she must give it her all.

Everything must be results-oriented.

Just then, Liu Jing walked over with a glass of champagne. "Jiayue, Pengyuan, there are executives from Sequoia and IDG over there. Shall we go and introduce them?"

Sun Jiayue and Xu Pengyuan exchanged a glance, their expressions unnatural. "Brother Liu, it's not appropriate for us to go up there rashly. It would be best if we could find a middleman to help introduce us. Or should we wait until later in the evening's program?"

"Oh? Is that so—" Liu Jing raised an eyebrow, his expression somewhat unpleasant. "Then what kind of middleman do we need?"

He understood the other person's unspoken message: he wasn't qualified.

Sun Jiayue pursed her lips. "Brother Liu, please don't misunderstand, that's not what I meant. It's just that these people are truly top figures in the investment circle, and they might prefer to establish connections through formal introductions."

Xu Pengyuan went up and clinked glasses with him, smiling as he tried to smooth things over, "Brother Liu, as you know, everyone is very careful about propriety in these kinds of situations."

Liu Jing was clearly unhappy and stopped chatting with them, instead taking his champagne and walking into a small group.

Xu Pengyuan opened his mouth, then stood there awkwardly.

Seeing this, Sun Jiayue sighed helplessly.

These Second-Generation Rich Sugar Daddy are really hard to please.

The key point is, if she were truly qualified to network with these big shots, why would she need to worry about fundraising amounts?

Wouldn't it be better to jump ship directly to these top-tier financial groups?

This is her dream!

She is currently just a fundraising specialist at Hengyue Investment, a small to medium-sized private equity fund with very low brand influence in the industry.

When she faced these top VIPs at the event, her status was highly "unequal".

It is only through public events (keynote speeches, roundtable discussions) or by utilizing indirect relationships that it is possible to communicate with the other party.

After a while.

The host's announcement came over the loudspeaker. "Distinguished Guest, welcome to the ' Investor Night: Leading the Future with Intelligence ' gala. The main venue will soon be open. Please follow the staff's instructions to enter in an orderly manner."

Sun Jiayue stood to the side and waited for a moment before stepping forward and saying, "Brother Liu, let's go inside and familiarize ourselves with the venue first. The atmosphere of the party will be more relaxed then, and I'll introduce you to some more friends."

Upon hearing this, Liu Jing nodded slightly, put down his Champagne Flute, and followed Sun Jiayue and Xu Pengyuan toward the main venue.

As the distance closed, a familiar figure came into view.

Zhang Nuo was holding a camera when he hurriedly walked over from the crowd.

"Nuo Nuo!" Sun Jiayue waved with a smile.

Upon seeing the three of them, Zhang Nuo quickened her pace and jogged over to greet them, "Jiayue, you're here!"

Sun Jiayue pointed to the camera in her hand and asked curiously, "Why are you still holding a camera? Weren't you supposed to be my assistant today?"

Zhang Nuo shrugged helplessly. "Yeah, I came here to be the leader's assistant, but they assigned me a task right away."

Then, she explained the general situation.

Their company (Kaifeng Fortune) is a large financial services institution involved in investment consulting and investment banking, and many of their clients are large enterprises and well-known institutions.

I'm attending the Investor Night as a VIP Guest.

According to the procedure, these VIP Guest need to wait until the regular attendees are seated before entering in batches, with each batch spaced two minutes apart.

One of her tasks when she came with her boss was to take photos of the scene and act as part of the atmosphere team. When their clients walked in, she would cheer a couple of times and call out their respectful titles.

Then, she added with a smile, "By the way, Tang Song used the VIP Channel, right? Maybe I'll run into him later. I'll see who the girl who brought him is and I'll send you a message."

Sun Jiayue confirmed, "That's true."

Listening to their conversation, Liu Jing's eyes revealed a hint of displeasure.

He came here hoping to make a name for himself and establish himself in Magic City's investment circle at this high-end gathering.

Xu Pengyuan had previously made grand promises, saying he would help him "make a name for himself" and "pave the way for his future."

However, reality differed somewhat from his expectations and from what Xu Pengyuan had described.

Those Guest who entered through the VIP Channel were clearly the true core circle of this event.

They don't need to queue, there are no complicated security checks, and they receive media coverage and interviews, enjoying a unique treatment.

Those who came in with Sun Jiayue and Xu Pengyuan can probably only be considered "outsiders".

Thinking of this, and looking at the three people still talking, Liu Jing casually said, "You guys chat, I'll go in first."

After saying that, he stepped inside.

Sun Jiayue's expression changed, and she didn't even bother to say goodbye to Zhang Nuo before quickly following after him.

Clearly, this young man is angry.

Her fundraising target, and today's "tool person plan," are all focused on Liu Jing. If she angers him, she's really finished.

Watching Sun Jiayue disappear, Zhang Nuo felt a little worried, but she didn't have time to worry about that now and quickly walked towards the "VIP Exclusive Passage".

Located on the right side of the lobby, this area features a specially constructed "starlight corridor" that leads directly to the reserved area in the front row of the venue.

Many financial reporters and media personnel were already standing on both sides of the passageway.

The air was filled with the sounds of conversation and laughter, creating a lively atmosphere.

Zhang Nuo glanced around, quickly walked to a woman in her thirties, and whispered, "Boss, the camera is here!"

Wei Yilan took the camera and said with a serious expression, "Thank you for your hard work, Nuo Nuo. Today's occasion is very important. I heard that due to some special reasons, the people from Jingwu Capital who came this time are of unusually high caliber."

Zhang Nuo whispered, "How big? Is it a high-ranking executive at headquarters?"

"I don't know either," Wei Yilan shook her head, "But judging from the organizer's attitude, they are at least at the level of global partners."

"Ah!" Zhang Nuo's heart skipped a beat, and he instantly perked up. "So amazing!"

Although "Investor Night" is a high-profile event, it is just a financial gathering in the Yangtze River Delta region. There are some international investors, but they are all senior executives from domestic or Asia-Pacific regions.

The global partner of Jingwu Capital is definitely the coolest guy tonight.

It was approaching 6 PM.

The soothing background music in the lobby suddenly turned rousing.

At the same time, spotlights on both sides of the VIP entrance channel suddenly turned on.

"Alright, everyone get ready!" Wei Yilan clapped her hands and began adjusting the camera settings.

Zhang Nuo stood in the crowd, his eyes shining, waiting for Tang Song's arrival while also hoping to see the big shot from Jingwu Capital's headquarters.

Soon, the first group of Guest appeared at the end of the passage.

More than a dozen financing technology companies participated in the opening presentation, including Gongying Technology, Kongming Touch, and PWL, some of whom were their clients.

Flashbulbs went off on both sides of the red carpet.

Reporters vied to ask questions and conduct interviews.

Inside the spacious and luxurious main venue.

As the lights dimmed, the lively conversation subsided.

On the large stage directly opposite, a curved LED screen lit up with a deep blue background, and the conference logo appeared in the center, solemn and eye-catching.

The digitally controlled light array at the top slowly lit up, focusing on the center of the stage.

Round dining tables are arranged in a fan shape, with exquisite nameplates bearing the Guest' names, as well as high-end tableware and crystal-clear wine glasses.

"Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, good evening! Welcome to the ' Investor Night: Leading the Future with Intelligence ' event."

The host's clear and infectious voice echoed in the venue, instantly attracting everyone's attention.

Xu Pengyuan turned to Liu Jing beside him and said, "Brother Liu, next up is the entrance of important Guest, followed by the formal agenda."

This includes roundtable forums and project presentations. You are welcome to participate if you are interested.

His tone was respectful yet tinged with enthusiasm.

However, Liu Jing simply responded with a faint sound, his gaze sweeping over his surroundings.

Their location was at the rear side of the venue, basically at the very edge.

This made Liu Jing, who always had a high opinion of himself, very uncomfortable.

The logos of several companies and the information of the Guest appeared one by one on the big screen, eliciting a Whisper from the audience.

Then, the spotlight suddenly shone on the VIP entrance area, accompanied by enthusiastic applause, as the first batch of VIP Guest stepped into the venue and appeared on the big screen.

Sun Jiayue quickly chimed in, "The first company is Kongming Touch, Magic City company. This is Gongying Technology, a technology company focused on the smart home field. They just completed their Series B funding in February this year, with Post-investment Valuation of 350 million yuan. I heard that they are here to conduct their Series C financing, led by Mingjian Capital. It belongs to the 'new generation information technology' field, which is a key area supported by the New Third Board. According to our company's internal information, it is highly likely that it will enter the listing process afterward."

As time passed, the atmosphere at the scene gradually rose.

Groups of VIP Guest, accompanied by welcoming staff and leaders of the organizers, entered the main venue one after another.

These Guest include industry leaders from various fields, Asia-Pacific Region heads of international VC firms, and representatives from Wenbo Investment.

Executives of well-known Private Equity Fund such as Mingjian Capital.

Liu Jing was infected by the atmosphere at the scene, and her mood improved. She began to take the initiative to ask about the organizations and people she was interested in.

As the caliber of the Guest increased, the discussion became increasingly heated, and the atmosphere reached a climax.

The appearance of each name—the actual controller of a unicorn company, the chairman of an industry giant, or a senior executive from a top investment institution—stirred up a ripple in the air, sparking discussion and admiration from the audience.

"That's the VP of Consumer Technology at Sequoia China. He's recently been leading several major projects, including..."

"That's IDG's Chairman Ren, just transferred back from Silicon Valley."

Sun Jiayue and Xu Pengyuan sat next to Liu Jing, earnestly introducing what they knew, and they seemed particularly excited.

As someone working in the financial industry, I naturally have a lot of respect for these industry leaders.

However, what surprised Sun Jiayue was that she never saw Tang Song, nor did she see the pretty girl who was with him.

In fact, she actually cared quite a bit about this high school classmate.

It wasn't just because of Liu Qingning; in fact, she also greatly admired certain qualities that Tang Song displayed.

Therefore, she became increasingly curious about the background of the girl he was with.

But even though the Guest had already entered the venue one after another, they were still nowhere to be seen.

Did they come in through the regular entrance?

Just then.

"Buzz buzz buzz—" The Mobile Phone on the table suddenly started vibrating wildly.

Zhang Nuo

Sun Jiayue confirmed it, quickly picked up the phone and answered, "Hello, Nuo—"

Before she could finish speaking, a piercing scream came through the receiver, followed by Zhang Nuo's incoherent voice. "Jingwu Capital Tang Song! Rongliu Capital..."

Her tone was hurried and flustered, as if she had encountered something unbelievable.

Having known Zhang Nuo for over seven years, this was the first time Sun Jiayue had ever heard her lose her composure like this.

"Nuo Nuo, slow down, what happened? What's wrong with Tang Song?" Sun Jiayue tried to calm her down. "Ahhh! I—I don't know what to say! Unbelievable! You definitely won't believe me even if I tell you! He's going in—he's going in! Look up!"

Upon hearing her words, Sun Jiayue frowned and looked up at the large screen directly in front of her.

Xu Pengyuan and Liu Jing, who were standing nearby, also vaguely heard the piercing shouts coming from the receiver and looked up.

Immediately afterwards, a halo of light flowed across the 20-meter-wide curved LED screen, and two eye-catching logos appeared in the very center.

On the left is the famous SSC (Jingwu Capital).

On the right is a simple logo with the infinity symbol (∞) as its core design element, and below it is labeled Confluent.

Capital (Rongliu Capital).

Below them, several names appeared for each of them.

After a brief silence, the scene erupted in excitement; even in the VIP section at the front, some people stood up in anticipation.

All eyes turned to the entrance.

For them, it all came down to that striking name, "Annie Kate," and the job title that followed, "Chairwoman of the Strategy Committee."

Anyone who has done even a little research on Jingwu Capital understands what this identity means and what kind of power and status this name represents.

"Chairwoman of the Strategy Committee— Kate— " Xu Pengyuan's throat bobbed as he exclaimed in surprise, "Why would Jingwu Capital send so many heavyweight figures here?"

The event organizing committee had previously announced that Bai Xingwen, Senior Vice President of Jingwu Capital Huaxia Region, would be present.

In fact, this is already quite a show of respect.

Now, in addition to Bai Xingwen, there are two other partners, as well as the chairman of the Global Strategy Committee at the top level.

This lineup is more than capable of participating in world-class summits or forums.

"Jiayue, what's wrong?" Xu Pengyuan quickly noticed Sun Jiayue's unusual behavior. "Are you alright?"

Sun Jiayue did not answer, but stared intently at the direction of the big screen, her body trembling slightly.

Everyone else was drawn to the identity of "Annie Kate" and engaged in a frenzied discussion, but she noticed a name that was all too familiar.

Sun Jiayue bit her tongue hard, the sharp pain reminding her that this was definitely not a dream.

Tang Song?!

Chairman and CEO of Rongliu Capital?

If it weren't for Zhang Nuo's previous phone call, she would definitely have thought it was just a coincidence of names.

But recalling her best friend's words, an unbelievable thought lingered in her mind.

This "Tang Song" is the Tang Song she knows.

But how is that possible?

In the VIP area, on the second row of seats.

Ren Mingyuan abruptly stood up, staring at an inconspicuous name on the screen, his pupils trembling. "Rongliu Capital?! Shen Yuyan? Special Assistant?"

His heart sank suddenly.

When they ran into Shen Yuyan before, they didn't take the information on her name tag too seriously.

But now, this company has appeared at the same time as Jingwu Capital and entered the market side by side, which is enough to prove that its background is extraordinary.

Although I've never heard of this organization, its existence is by no means accidental.

Moreover, Shen Yuyan's identity was clearly not that of an ordinary special Guest, but rather a core member who actually entered the venue with the team representing them.

This is a critical time for Gongying Technology to raise funds and go public. They have been preparing for more than half a year and absolutely cannot allow any accidents to happen.

Ren Mingyuan looked at Wang Yubo was not far ahead.

The latter, sitting among the Mingjian Capital representatives, also stared at the name Rongliu Capital, his expression shifting between light and shadow.

Without thinking twice, Ren Mingyuan quickly went to Wang Yubo's side and asked in a low voice, "Director Wang, Shen Yuyan, she—"

Wang Yubo sneered, his voice low and sinister. "Special Assistant to Rongliu Capital? Heh, you rejected my offer to be your assistant, no wonder you dared to turn against me, so you've climbed the social ladder!"

"That must be it, otherwise, given her personality, she would never act so impulsively," Ren Mingyuan agreed. "So what do we do now?"

"What? Are you afraid she'll ruin our plans?" Wang Yubo raised an eyebrow and asked.

"I'm just worried."

"Don't worry, no matter what, she's just an assistant, and she was only invited to the event temporarily. Besides, Mingjian Capital isn't someone anyone can manipulate!"

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"I understand! That's right. If she really had such a trump card, she would have used it long ago, and things wouldn't have turned out like this."

Ren Mingyuan breathed a sigh of relief.

Just then, the spotlight slowly shifted and landed precisely at the end of the VIP passage.

All eyes in the room immediately focused on them.

On the large screen, images flowed, and the camera captured the view of the passageway entrance.

Wang Yubo stood up and looked coldly at the entrance of the passage.

Because he was so close, he could vaguely see what was happening inside the passageway.

The first thing that appeared was a tall, slender silhouette that looked somewhat familiar.

The leather shoes stepped into the beam of light.

The lights poured down like flowing water, outlining his figure with exceptional clarity and vividness.

Her jet-black hair was coated with a faint sheen, and a few wisps of hair fell casually across her forehead.

He walked out of the passage with a calm and casual gait, his clear black and white eyes revealing a sharp edge beneath their calm surface.

His entire being exuded an aura of coldness and nobility.

Wang Yubo's breath hitched, and his eyelids twitched rapidly.

This man is the same man who appeared next to Shen Yuyan at the venue earlier.

He vividly remembered the other person's words, "I don't care who you are," and kept thinking about finding out the other person's identity so he could take revenge.

I never expected to see him again in this way.

Ren Mingyuan, who had just breathed a sigh of relief, suddenly became blank and solemn.

Immediately following him, a tall and sexy figure appeared beside him.

Wearing a suit skirt matching hers, with blonde hair, blue eyes, and a stunning figure, she looked like a cover model straight out of a fashion magazine. The sapphire earrings on her ears reflected a cold light under the lamp, making her skin appear as white as snow.

Her deep blue eyes were filled with confidence and majesty, and her slightly upturned red lips exuded an indescribable powerful aura. Every step she took was elegant and composed, as if she was born to be on this stage.

Behind the couple, seven or eight people emerged one after another.

Wearing custom-made suits or business suits, the men looked capable and efficient, while the women were dignified and elegant, with focused and solemn expressions.

Everyone exuded an extraordinary aura and had a resolute gaze.

Led by the organizers, the group of ten walked towards the front row of the VIP area, creating a moving spectacle.

It attracted everyone's attention.

A round of enthusiastic applause filled the hall.

The side and rear of the main venue.

Xu Pengyuan in the chair, his eyes wide open like copper bells.

Liu Jing naturally noticed that the boy was the one who drove the Lamborghini before, who was also Sun Jiayue's classmate.

His lips twitched as he looked at Sun Jiayue. "What's going on? Isn't that guy your classmate?"

Sun Jiayue had stood up at some point, her gaze following the figure with a dazed look.

She worked at a financial company in Magic City for three years and attended many events and meetings, both large and small.

I naturally recognize some of them.

For example, Qi Botao and Bai Xingwen of Jingwu Capital.

At this moment, all these people, including the noble Ms. Kate, were willing to become his foils.

Amidst the intense scrutiny of the world.

He maintained a calm demeanor throughout, as if the noise and commotion outside had nothing to do with him.

Like the bright moon hanging high, reflecting the starry sky.

A step behind him, Sun Jiayue saw that familiar figure, the woman they had guessed was the one who brought Tang Song to the event.

"How could this happen?" Sun Jiayue muttered to herself, still unable to believe it.

The shock that Rongliu Capital's chairman experienced was something she could hardly comprehend.

Images of Tang Song from her high school days, and Tang Song she had met in the past few days, flashed before her eyes.

It seems to be the same person, but it can never completely overlap with the boy in front of me.

This feeling is like a dream, an absurd yet real dream.

Immediately afterwards, she heard in her ears what Tang Song had said that night when she invited Tang Song to play the role of a "New Tech Talent" LP and accompany her to "Investor Night".

"You want me to be your wife?"

"Okay, send me your company's fund product information later. If there aren't any major problems, I'll seriously consider it."

So it turns out he was serious back then.

A deep sense of regret washed over me.

Just a few days ago, she cancelled her invitation to Tang Song because of Liu Jing's appearance.

If I hadn't gone back on my word and had brought Tang Song along, wouldn't I be one of his supporters now?

A sudden sharp pain shot through her, causing Sun Jiayue to instinctively hold her breath, but she couldn't calm the turmoil in her heart.