Faced with the threat in President Lei's words, Jiang Siming not only failed to get angry but burst out laughing.
"President Lei, there's no need to be nervous. I have absolutely no interest in swallowing your company. Besides, our company doesn't make mass-market products. You should know that."
President Lei thought about it and realized that was true. Every product under Jiang Group was unique.
The products from Heng Ai Medicine, Fuxi Beauty, and Qing Yuan Gemstones, among others.
There wasn't a single one that other companies could make.
Their Little Mi, on the other hand, made mass-market products—things other companies could make too.
But for the sake of his pride, President Lei still corrected him. "Although Little Mi makes mass-market products, President Jiang may not know that ever since Little Mi joined these industries, the quality of those products has been steadily improving. We've raised the standards across the whole industry."
Jiang Siming nodded noncommittally. "I'll admit that."
President Lei smiled in satisfaction. "Then can President Jiang tell me why you bought a stake in Little Mi?"
"No particular reason. I just have too much money and wanted to buy some valuable shares and wait for them to appreciate. You can think of it as venture capital." Jiang Siming lit a cigarette and calmly took a puff.
President Lei's face fell. What does he mean by venture capital? Could investing in Little Mi really count as venture capital?
"I don't think it counts as venture capital. Although Little Mi can't compare with President Jiang's company right now, we're definitely still trustworthy."
Jiang Siming picked up his teacup and took a sip like a retired cadre before replying, "Little Mi is indeed one of the major domestic companies, and I trust your abilities, President Lei. However, the rest of your