"Huh?" The group visibly froze for a moment.
One of them could not help asking, "What projects are you planning to invest in, President Gu?"
Gu Tianyu leaned back in his chair, his gaze calm.
"Spread out these two hundred trillion."
"Buy shares in listed companies in essential industries such as food, energy, and transportation across different star regions."
"We don't need controlling stakes. Diversify as much as possible."
"..."
A brief silence fell over the office.
The Mid-Order Gods exchanged looks, wondering whether they had misheard him.
Food, energy, transportation?
These industries... the company had never even bothered to research them before.
As far as they were concerned, weren't these all basic industries managed by the Federal Government?
They were an investment company. They pursued profit.
They were not here to do charity!
But seeing Gu Tianyu's serious expression, they ultimately refrained from asking any further questions.
"Yes, President Gu."
They acknowledged his instructions respectfully, then left the office.
Once everyone had gone, Gu Tianyu leaned back against his chair, tapping his fingers lightly on the desk.
"Though I still can't figure out... why Lu Wan is placing such a massive bet on these industries."
"Since I've discovered it... I ought to follow along and get at least a sip of the broth."
A faint smile appeared on Gu Tianyu's face.
Although Lu Wan was considerably younger than him, she was still a name that resounded throughout the business world.
Even judging solely by her performance in her youth, she was not necessarily much less impressive than he had been at her age.
If even he could not uncover the real reason, that could only mean... the profits behind this were probably buried deeper than he imagined.
Gu Tianyu had felt mounting pressure over the years.
The company had