Chapter 97: Everything Under Control

"Clap, clap, clap, clap..."

As the host finished speaking, sparse applause rang out in the venue.

The various investment companies present had not yet recovered from what had just happened; they all believed that since Yanyu Group did not even look favorably upon the Zhang Family, which had the strongest influence in Shanghai, the Cheng Family stood even less of a chance of catching their eye.

As for the reason Li Jiangbei gave regarding "significant risks," they did not care at all; every corporate project carried risks, and the larger the enterprise, the more problems it possessed.

The reason for saying so was merely that Yanyu Group believed the Zhang Family could not create the value Yanyu Group desired.

Cheng Kexiang naturally realized this as well, and her pretty face, made up in a mature style, revealed a hint of worry and nervousness.

However, she quickly adjusted her state, stood firmly on the stage, and nodded slightly: "Hello everyone, I am Cheng Kexiang of the Cheng Family Group..."

Under the gaze of the crowd, Cheng Kexiang began to use the PPT to introduce the Cheng Family's industrial planning, and she specifically mentioned the clothing industry she was responsible for.

However, most of the people present did not care about the content of the PPT at all; the vast majority of the men were staring at Cheng Kexiang on the stage with great spirit.

Compared to the PPT, they were more interested in Cheng Kexiang herself, and Cheng Kexiang truly made their eyes light up this time.

Back when Cheng Qian and Cheng Song were still around, among the new generation of the Cheng Family, it was the youngest, Cheng Kexiang, who was the least known.

Even now, everyone present could see that her attempt to act mature was very clumsy.

But the sharp-eyed business veterans could not help but marvel that Cheng Kexiang was a fledgling phoenix who had now begun to spread her wings and had initially learned the techniques of flight.

Perhaps in the future, she really would be the one who could hold up the sky for the Cheng Family!

It was not just the others; even Lin Su finally raised her head, her eyes revealing a hint of surprise.

Although she was here today to invest in the Cheng Family and the Qian Family according to Ma Zijun's orders.

Out of professional instinct, she still investigated in detail and listened carefully to everyone's PPT from start to finish.

Through the investigation, there were no problems with the companies of the Qian Family and the Cheng Family, and even if there were, they were all insignificant.

And the performance of Qian Rongrong and Cheng Kexiang today also made her eyes light up.

Regardless of external impression or professional knowledge, Qian Rongrong was impeccable in every aspect.

But what surprised Lin Su the most was Cheng Kexiang.

Cheng Kexiang could not compare to Qian Rongrong in terms of on-the-spot performance or professional skills, but it was precisely because her nervousness and clumsiness were exposed to everyone without any concealment.

She was still working hard to complete her presentation as perfectly as possible.

This left Lin Su in a trance, as if she saw herself when she first took the stage—nervous, afraid, yet stubborn and unwilling to admit defeat!

Five minutes later, Cheng Kexiang finished the PPT introduction, and the host said: "Next, we invite the investors to ask questions and provide comments on the project."

Hearing this, Cheng Kexiang's heart tightened, and she looked expectantly toward the audience.

However, the large Roadshow Hall was silent; no representatives from the investment companies offered comments or questions.

This result caused the smile on Cheng Kexiang's face to freeze, and her expectation gradually vanished, turning into disappointment.

In fact, the investment companies in the audience had all been attracted by Cheng Kexiang and her presentation.

Cheng Kexiang had prepared very thoroughly, and the entire introduction had gone smoothly; the bosses of those investment companies not only saw the future development prospects of the Cheng Family through the PPT, but also saw Cheng Kexiang's potential.

A solid family foundation and a successor with infinite potential—laypeople all understood the value of such wealth.

Their only concern now was Lin Su. After all, Yanyu Group possessed first-hand information on all the major companies.

If Lin Su said it was a no-go, then there must be a problem; even if they were optimistic, they would not invest.

For a moment, the eyes of the entire room gathered on Lin Su once again.

But as time passed, Lin Su still did not speak, instead staring blankly at Cheng Kexiang on the stage.

Seeing that Lin Su remained silent, Cheng Kexiang gradually lost her confidence, and her disappointment turned into despair.

However, just as Cheng Kexiang thought the roadshow had failed today and prepared to bow and leave the stage, Lin Su spoke: "Hello, Junior Manager Cheng."

"Ah... Hello, hello Manager Lin!"

Cheng Kexiang did not react for a moment and hurriedly responded.

Swish, swish, swish...

As Lin Su spoke, everyone present instantly stared at her with full expectation, listening to what she might say next that would determine the development direction of the Cheng Family and other investment companies.

"I only have one question."

Lin Su smiled slightly.

"Please go ahead."

Cheng Kexiang was full of nervousness and held her breath.

"Is this your first time on stage?" Lin Su asked.

Huh?

It was not just Cheng Kexiang; even Chen Che and the others almost thought they had misheard.

What kind of question was this?!

"I... I am on stage for the first time."

After a brief moment of distraction, Cheng Kexiang answered truthfully.

"My question is finished."

Lin Su revealed a gentle but emotionally complex smile and said: "Junior Manager Cheng, Yanyu Group is very interested in the Cheng Family and hopes to invest in the Cheng Family—and it is an investment in all industries. If you are willing, we can sign the investment intent contract right now."

Lin Su held the microphone, then turned to look at Qian Rongrong's seat and said: "The same goes for the Qian Family; Yanyu Group would also very much like to invest in the Qian Family. I wonder if Manager Qian is willing?"

"Uh..."

In an instant, almost everyone was dumbfounded.

Yanyu Group had chosen the only two investment targets of the day: the Cheng Family and the Qian Family.

These two families were among the top three in Shanghai, yet they were both ranked after the Zhang Family!

For a time, many people cast strange looks at Zhang Shouhang.

When Zhang Shouhang heard this news, his face had already turned as black as a pot lid, and at this moment, his complexion was ashen to the extreme.

If Li Jiangbei saying he would give up on investing in the Zhang Family just now was a slap to his face, then Lin Su saying she wanted to invest in the Cheng Family and the Qian Family was completely tearing his face off, throwing it on the ground, and stomping on it several times.

Those bosses who also participated in the roadshow but did not receive investment shifted their gazes from Lin Su to Cheng Kexiang on the stage, their faces full of envy and jealousy!

Chen Che was surprised but not unexpected in his heart; although he had never explicitly stated that he wanted Lin Su to also invest in the Qian Family, he had guessed that Ma Zijun would do so, and immediately revealed a smug smile of being in complete control.

Seeing his smug face, Li Qingyan rolled her eyes at him with doting affection.

Although Cheng Kexin had already learned the result, hearing the news announced with her own ears still made her unable to help but feel excited.

She looked at Cheng Kexiang, who was still looking bewildered on the stage, her eyes brimming with tears, gratified that her sister could finally stand on her own.

At the same time, she was also happy that she could finally be freed from the shackles of the family.

Cheng Kexin wiped the tears from her face, turned her head to look at Chen Che, her eyes full of tenderness and gratitude.

She knew very well that the fact that she and her sister could break free from the family's shackles, and that Cheng Kexiang could grow up so quickly, were all thanks to Chen Che!

With her emotions running deep, she wanted to kiss Chen Che regardless of the occasion and tell him of the excitement and gratitude in her heart while in his arms!

The shock on Qian Rongrong's face was even more intense than Cheng Kexiang's; she had also known for a long time that this roadshow was prepared by Chen Che for the Cheng Family.

She had not expected to receive investment from the Yanyu Group when she came here today; her main purpose was to show her face, as she had only just taken charge of the Qian Family and needed to appear in public more often.

Of course, in her heart, she still hoped to receive support from some other investment companies.

But she had not expected that the Yanyu Group would actually choose to invest in the Qian Family as well!

Qian Rongrong looked at Chen Che in disbelief, casting an inquiring gaze at him.

It was only after seeing Chen Che nod that she reacted from her shock.

She pursed her lips, looking as if she were about to cry.

Originally, when she learned that Chen Che was helping the Cheng Family, she had guessed that his relationship with the Cheng sisters was unusual; today, seeing them together at the roadshow venue, she became even more certain of this point.

Moreover, at the thought of Chen Che having Ma Zijun invest in the Cheng Family, the envy and jealousy in her heart almost flooded over.

She even once suspected that Chen Che did not care about the Qian Family or her, this cheap slave, at all.

But the current situation proved just how foolish she had been!

Chen Che had always remembered her; in his heart, she was even the same as the Cheng sisters!

Qian Rongrong sniffled hard, suppressing the tears that welled up, and said in unison with Cheng Kexiang on the stage: "I do!"

Cheng Kexiang on the stage also recovered from her shock, crying tears of joy, and shouted those three words with red-rimmed eyes.