Chapter 120

The dinner with Liu Shiyin, brimming with hidden sharpness, was like a stone cast into a deep pool, leaving ripples in Qin Feng's heart. Her calmness, wisdom, and the veiled implications in her words made him take her seriously. Was there a connection between Chuangsheng Technology and the Prometheus Foundation? And what role did Liu Shiyin play in it?

These questions had no answers yet, but Qin Feng was not impatient. He knew that when facing an opponent of this caliber, patience was often more important than brute force.

He shifted his focus back to the construction of the North American branch. The office in Luocheng's core tech park had been fully renovated and was about to open officially. As Boss, Qin Feng needed to attend the unveiling ceremony and meet the first batch of locally recruited elite employees.

This was crucial for stabilizing morale and demonstrating the strength of the Qin Feng System.

On the day of the unveiling, in the tech park, the brand-new "QinwindBiotechInc." logo gleamed brilliantly under the sunlight. A red carpet stretched before the office building, surrounded by flowers, the atmosphere lively yet formal.

Inside the branch, the place was packed. Besides the core staff transferred from headquarters, most were recent hires from North America—researchers, marketing specialists, and administrative staff. Most had heard of Qin Feng's name, knew him as the mysterious Eastern tycoon who had risen like a comet, a new tech magnate, but knew little about him personally.

At this moment, nearly all employees had gathered in the spacious open-plan office area, waiting for their legendary Boss's first appearance. The air was thick with a mix of excitement, curiosity, and tension.

"I heard the Boss is super young, only in his twenties!" "Really? How'd he pull that off? Started from nothing?" "Who knows? All I know is his net worth is terrifying…" "Will it be super intimidating meeting him in person?" "I'm nervous—I need to go to the bathroom…"

Among the crowd, a young Chinese man in black-rimmed glasses, looking barely out of college, kept taking deep breaths, his palms slick with sweat. His name was David, newly hired as a bioinformatics analyst. As a fresh graduate entering the workforce, landing a job at the now-famous Qin Feng System filled him with immense luck—and crushing pressure. The thought of meeting the legendary Boss made his bladder tighten with nervousness.

"Don't be nervous, David, the Boss is just a person—he won't eat you," chuckled a veteran employee from headquarters, patting his shoulder.

David forced a smile, but his inner tension didn't lessen at all.

At that moment, a slight commotion arose at the entrance of the office area.

"He's here! He's here!"

Every eye instantly snapped toward the entrance.

There, flanked by a group of branch executives, stepped in a figure startlingly young.

He wore a well-tailored dark blue casual suit, no tie, posture straight, face handsome. His steps were calm, his expression carrying a faint smile, his gaze level and steady as it swept over every employee present.

No aggressive aura, no aloof superiority—but merely standing there, he became the absolute center of attention. An invisible, steady, powerful presence quietly spread, silencing the previously noisy office area instantly.

David stared at the Boss—youthful even beyond his imagination, and… stunningly good-looking—and for a moment forgot his nervousness, replaced by a stunned, almost numb awe.

This… this was Qin Feng, the man stirring up storms? He was just… too cool!

The branch's general manager stepped forward and respectfully introduced Qin Feng. Qin Feng nodded slightly, then walked to the temporary podium.

He held no script; his gaze swept again over the faces below—some excited, some curious, some tense.

"Good morning, everyone," his voice, amplified clearly through the microphone, carried a peculiar calming and convincing power, "I am Qin Feng. Welcome to the Qin Feng System family."

The opening was simple and direct, instantly bridging the distance.

"I know many of you here have heard stories about me," Qin Feng said, his tone relaxed, as if chatting over tea, "Some say I'm lucky. Others say I have deep connections. Some even say… I might not be from Earth."

A ripple of good-natured laughter rose from the crowd, easing the tension.

"In truth, I'm just like you—all ordinary people," Qin Feng continued, his eyes sincere, "I'm just perhaps clearer than most about what I want—and willing to give everything for it."

His voice was low, yet carried a piercing, soul-penetrating force.

"We are gathered here not for me personally, but for a shared dream—to push the boundaries of technology with our wisdom and sweat, to create products that can change the world and benefit humanity."

"Here, I don't care about your background or origin. I only care about your ability, your passion, and whether you're willing to join us in challenging what seems impossible."

"Qin Feng Pharmaceuticals isn't just a company. It's a platform, a dream incubator. Here, if you have talent, ideas, and the courage to fight, you'll receive maximum support and infinite possibilities!"

His words were infectious, like sparks igniting dry tinder. The employees' eyes gradually brightened, filled with excitement and longing. Even David, who had been desperately needing to pee, now forgot his physical discomfort entirely—his chest surged with passion, and he wanted nothing more than to throw his life into this Boss's cause!

"The future may bring challenges and difficulties," Qin Feng's voice rose slightly, brimming with unshakable confidence, "but I believe that as long as we stand united, no obstacle is too great!"

"Thank you, everyone!"

After a brief silence, thunderous, unending applause erupted! All employees rose spontaneously, clapping fiercely, their eyes blazing with fervor and loyalty!

Qin Feng smiled and nodded to the crowd, then, accompanied by executives, began shaking hands and exchanging brief words with core staff.

When it was David's turn, he stared at the Boss so close, caught the faint, crisp, pleasant scent emanating from him, his mind went blank—his prepared self-introduction vanished. He mechanically extended his hand, stammering: "B…Boss… I… I'm David…"

Qin Feng looked at his flushed face and thick glasses, smiled warmly, and gripped his hand firmly: "David, right? I read your resume. You've got some interesting ideas in bioinformatics modeling. Keep it up—we need people like you."

A single word of encouragement sent David soaring—he nearly jumped, nodding frantically: "Yes! Yes, Boss! I'll work hard!"

Qin Feng patted his shoulder and moved on to the next employee.

David stood frozen, watching Qin Feng's back, his hand where the Boss had gripped it still burning. He touched his stomach—and suddenly realized: the urgent need to urinate had vanished completely.

In its place surged boundless drive and unshakable confidence!

With a Boss like this, what was there to fear? Just do it!

The unveiling ceremony was a complete success.

Qin Feng, through his charisma and clear vision, had utterly won over the first batch of employees at the North American branch, laying the most solid foundation of hearts and minds for the Qin Feng System's roots in Luocheng.

Yet no one knew that this seemingly gentle young Boss was already plotting how to stir greater storms on this seemingly calm battlefield—and pull out one by one the enemies hiding in the shadows.