Chapter 163: Overconfidence Leading to a Humiliating Slap in the Face

Gu Mianmian was extremely confident about going to Bai Shi Group to participate in the bidding this time, believing she would definitely succeed.

After all, Gu Mianmian had already gotten in touch with Bai Ran privately in advance through Bao Mu's connections, and Bai Ran would give her a certain amount of help during the bidding.

When that time came, Gu Mianmian could, in front of everyone, successfully secure the cooperation with Bai Shi Group, making everyone recognize her abilities!

Gu Mianmian was certain that this time she could steal the spotlight and gain an unprecedented position within the group. When that happened...

She wouldn't have to worry at all about the threat Gu Wenyan posed to her!

Even if in the past Gu Wenyan had received a lot of welcome and support from many people in the company, those things were in the past!

From now on, everything would be different. She would never let Gu Wenyan gain even the slightest advantage over her again!

Moreover... she would definitely make Gu Wenyan regret all those things she had done in the past...

On the day of the bidding, the director of the Marketing Department, including Gu Mianmian, all had to go to the site, and Gu Wenyan was naturally called along as well.

Logically speaking, everyone now knew that the cooperation with Bai Shi Group was something Gu Wenyan couldn't help with and had nothing to do with her. Even if she went, she would just sit on the cold bench and be of no use.

But Gu Mianmian specifically wanted to let Gu Wenyan see her demonstrate her abilities in front of everyone this time.

Apart from the Marketing Department, directors from several other departments also accompanied them. Although Gu Yechen, as the company's president, wouldn't personally participate in the bidding stage, it was already enough to show how much importance Gu Group attached to this competition.

When the group set off, Gu Mianmian deliberately sat in the same car as Gu Wenyan. Besides the two of them, the car also had the director of the Marketing Department and the director of another department.

Gu Mianmian deliberately steered all the conversation onto herself: "I didn't sleep well at all last night, just kept thinking about today's bidding. I'm so nervous. I don't know if the final result will be as good as we imagined..."

The Marketing Department director comforted her: "Mianmian, just do your best. You'll be the one doing the presentation this time. I think everyone has seen your abilities. You've also made tremendous progress recently. You'll definitely be able to show Bai Shi Group the strength of our Gu Group."

Everything the Marketing Department director said was just polite talk. Regardless of whether Gu Mianmian had any real ability, some things were already very clear now.

What she truly cared about was Gu Mianmian's private connections with Bai Shi Group.

Gu Mianmian had always confidently promised her that she had long since communicated with people inside Bai Shi Group, and that this bidding would definitely result in victory.

The other companies were only there to make up the numbers.

Although personnel from other companies would also try every means to gain benefits from Bai Shi Group, the promises Gu Mianmian could offer...

Could be said to be the most confident.

When everyone arrived at Bai Shi Group, it was quite lively today. Senior executives from several companies with insufficient strength had already arrived. When they met, they chatted happily and were especially polite on the surface.

But what they were thinking inside...

Gu Wenyan stood quietly to one side, keeping a low profile, not intending to draw too much attention to herself.

However, Gu Mianmian wouldn't let her off easily at a time like this, and deliberately mocked her: "Sister, coming here today, you'll definitely learn a lot of things. Keep it up and work hard. You'll improve in the future."

When was it ever Gu Mianmian's turn to say these things to her?

Of course, since Gu Wenyan wanted to seek attention in front of her like this, let Gu Mianmian be pleased with herself for a while, because...

Gu Mianmian could only laugh until today.

The Marketing Department director also patted Gu Wenyan's shoulder to show comfort: "I believe you'll definitely succeed in the future!"

Gu Wenyan smiled faintly: "It's about time. Let's go into the conference room first."

In the enormous conference room, representatives from each company were already seated in their respective positions. At least several dozen people were seated in the entire conference room now.

Each company had 20 minutes for their presentation.

Gu Group had drawn a spot in the middle-later section. This position was actually quite good, because presenting at this position allowed them to adjust their plans based on the demonstrations of the companies ahead.

Although Gu Mianmian had no intention of changing anything at all. After all, she was now full of confidence, with more than enough底气, so she had never considered that others might succeed.

Gu Mianmian's face showed undisguised smugness as she waited for the presentations to officially begin.

Before long, personnel from Bai Shi Group also entered the conference room one after another. Besides the relevant senior executives of Bai Shi Group, there was also the young lady of Bai Shi Group, said to be the future heir of Bai Shi Group.

Besides Bai Ran, there was actually another presence at the scene today that was particularly unexpected.

The chairman of Bai Shi Group... had actually come to the site in person to participate in the judgment of this bidding!

Everyone was quite surprised to see the chairman of Bai Shi Group appear.

Bai Ran sat beside her father: "You're so busy, yet you came over specially?"

Chairman Bai smiled at his daughter: "Anyway, work isn't that busy today, so I came to see who this important cooperation of our group will end up with... As for you, take this opportunity to familiarize yourself with the various groups in the city. When the company falls into your hands later, it'll still need you to take charge."

Bai Ran acted coquettishly: "I know, don't worry."

When Gu Mianmian saw the chairman of Bai Shi Group appear, she was slightly nervous for a moment. But then she thought that Bai Ran was still here anyway, so she wasn't too worried.

She had previously secretly contacted Bai Ran in private, so she knew what Bai Ran looked like, and she also silently exchanged a glance with Bai Ran.

Soon, the presentations from other companies officially began. Everyone would showcase their company's greatest advantages within the brief twenty minutes, letting Bai Shi Group see their plans and creativity, and see their sincerity.

Finally, it was Gu Group's turn.

Gu Mianmian was very confident. Before the twenty minutes were up, she had already finished demonstrating all the content.

The site would directly announce Bai Shi Group's choice. They would first select three companies to proceed to the next round of competition.

But when these three companies were read out, Gu Group's name was not mentioned at all.

Gu Mianmian, who had been holding her chin high with an arrogant and smug look, believing victory was firmly in her hands, turned pale the moment the Bai Shi Group employee read out the names of these three companies.

What did this mean? Why wasn't their company included?

Gu Mianmian was the first to voice her doubt: "Did you read the list wrong? Why isn't our Gu Group on it?"