I was forced to start the second round because I was raised in poverty

Chapter 388 Premeditated! Someone Instigated It!

Go to Shanghai.

A villa in a garden.

The seven-day period has ended.

Bai Zihua and Long Ruoli each brought the exam papers of two candidates to see Su Tianyan.

This test should ideally be between two apples, but Su Cheng and Su Sheng are two living, breathing people, so it's impossible for them to achieve the same result.

Therefore, Bai Zihua had helped Su Tianyan set the standards in advance.

Although they didn't invest much time and energy in Su Sheng, the affluent environment he grew up in brought him many obvious and hidden advantages.

Furthermore, Su Sheng is several years older than Su Cheng and has more experience.

Based on their understanding and perception of Su Cheng, this question itself is beyond Su Cheng's current ability.

It's like a middle school student doing high school level problems.

It's not quite as difficult as the college entrance exam, but it's clearly beyond Su Cheng's current capabilities.

Su Cheng might be able to write down all the aspects, which would be considered passing.

The best performance is to be infinitely close to Su Sheng's ≈ excellent.

This was all the help Bai Zihua could offer.

In addition to this, Bai Zihua was also thinking about preventing Old Su from having an unpredictable stance and inconsistent standards.

Judging from recent incidents, Mr. Su's standards are actually very vague. He may not even know what the standards are for the case. He almost subconsciously belittles and suppresses, and finally calls the person "useless".

Setting standards in advance will allow Mr. Su to judge according to these standards.

Bai Zihua definitely wanted to see Su Sheng win this case.

If Xiaocheng fails, it means that the idea of ​​raising her in poverty has failed.

This means that raising children with abundant resources is the most correct approach.

But Bai Zihua cannot do that.

Because of Lao Su's stubbornness and continuous "efforts," he will definitely not accept this result, and he will definitely put all the blame on Xiao Cheng.

For now.

What difference is there between success and failure?

The most important thing right now is to avoid being punished.

Bai Zihua hopes to see Su Cheng shine in this case.

That's why he sent that email, hoping to offer some help.

If Su Cheng can learn from the lessons of the 04 semiconductor acquisition, she will definitely pass.

Even if there's no reward, at least there won't be any punishment.

This time at STX, not only Su Sheng was there to accompany the test taker, but Bai Zihua and Long Ruoli also did some work on the test paper.

Su Tianyan put on a pair of glasses, eagerly removed the tightly sealed strip, and began to grade Su Cheng and Su Sheng's answer sheets, while Long and Bai assisted from the side.

In fact, Su Tianyan didn't know how he would do on the test. He was a little uneasy, just like his heartbeat, which was complicated and hard to understand.

When he finished reviewing the first business plan, his admiration was evident in his expression.

The far-reaching planning, the meticulous logic, and the precise risk control are almost a replica of my younger self.

Su Tianyan nodded in satisfaction, already having a pretty good idea of ​​what was going on.

However, when he opened the second answer sheet of Su Cheng, the composure on his face gradually froze.

Similar excellence, yet with vastly different entry points.

A steady and methodical approach, taking one step at a time, seeking a perfect offensive strategy within a defensive framework.

The other takes a different approach, boldly innovating and attempting to expand its core competitiveness in seemingly impossible corners.

The two proposals were like two top masters sparring, evenly matched.

Judgment, ability, sense of the big picture... Su Tianyan repeatedly measured every dimension in his mind, and his two sons were remarkably consistent.

Su Tianyan found it hard to believe.

This was not the result he wanted.

He had already envisioned a win and a narrow defeat.

The only thing I didn't expect was that both of my sons would complete this "test" so well.
Su Tianyan believed in control throughout his life, and he was used to the feeling of having everything under his control.

The purpose of this test is to arrive at a clear answer.

But now, the two sides of the scale are perfectly balanced.

The clear path has become blurred.

A deeper sense of unease quickly welled up in Su Tianyan's heart.

"This is wrong!"

Why do they all write the same things?

It wasn't just Su Tianyan who was surprised.

Even Long Bai and the other person below had not anticipated this situation.

Bai Zihua was naturally overjoyed.

He once thought he had provided Su Cheng with the standard answer; he wouldn't say he did it better than Su Sheng, but he certainly wouldn't be much worse.

But unexpectedly, it was almost the same as Su Sheng's plan?
Long Ruoli was even more unexpected.

She frowned deeply: Why did the two children come up with the same solution?

Surely Su Cheng can't really be that amazing, right?
Logically speaking, Su Cheng's level should definitely be below Su Sheng's!
Long Ruoli couldn't help but look at Bai Zihua.

Could it be... that Bai Zihua is up to something behind the scenes?
Did he provide Su Cheng with technical guidance?
Bai Zihua had the motive and the ability to do so.

When Long Ruoli looked at Bai Zihua, she found that Bai Zihua was also looking her over, as if to say: 'Don't look at me, I know you're also planning something.'

In front of Su Tianyan, the two simply exchanged a knowing glance.

This situation is advantageous to Su Cheng.

The two of them have submitted their answers, and although the formats and wording are different, they have considered the same things. They are detailed and their plans are both specific and feasible, and the direction of the plans is roughly the same.

Given the pre-determined standards, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say it's a perfect score.

Bai Zihua immediately seized an opportunity to praise Su Cheng's plan.

"President Su, the young master performed exceptionally well this time!"

“Young Master’s age and experience are evident, and his consideration of geopolitical influences demonstrates his strategic thinking on the big picture.”

Regardless of what Su Cheng's suggestion was like, at least she had the awareness.

Having this awareness is a huge plus.

"Ah."

"It's good that you considered this; it makes all the effort I put in worthwhile."

Su Tianyan acknowledged that Su Cheng had considered this aspect, but he was more approving of Su Cheng's own perspective.

However, he did not agree with Su Cheng's views on geopolitics.

"But calling it a strategy is a bit of an exaggeration."

"Should I help Biden in 2020?"

"Is this his geopolitical consideration?"

"How old is this old man?"
"If he really becomes president, he'll be 78 years old. At that age, he should have gone back to farming long ago."

Su Tianyan remained silent for a long time before finally managing to say, "I don't think his performance should be limited to this."

Long Ruoli felt a little relieved.

Bai Zihua was startled: "President Su, are you talking about the young master? The young master has already done very well..."

"No."

“I mean Su Sheng.”

"This doesn't seem to be his true level."

"Why do I get the feeling that he's letting that brat have his way?"

Bai Zihua and Long Ruoli were both stunned.

let?
Is there any way to back down in this matter?

Bai Zihua asked, "President Su, how did you figure that out?" Long Ruoli also wanted to ask.

Is this something that can be determined from the paper?
Su Tianyan remained silent, but instead retrieved Su Sheng's answer sheet and reviewed it again.

This time, Su Tianyan browsed the pages much more carefully than before.

And it was at this moment that he discovered the problem.

"His thinking was all correct, but why only allow the group to invest $50 billion?"

"This is wrong!"

The process was all correct, but the result was wrong?

Su Tianyan hadn't looked at it carefully just now; he only glanced at it and assumed that if the idea was correct, the result must be correct as well.

But in the end, Su Sheng's suggestion was only to invest $50 billion?
That would be completely wrong!
Bai Zihua and Long Ruoli frowned at this moment, especially Long Ruoli, whose expression was complicated.

What do you mean?
Didn't she already send the answer to Su Sheng?

Just copy it!

If their plans were the same, then Long Ruoli could say a few nice words like Bai Zihua and engage in a verbal battle with him.

But if Su Sheng wrote a wrong answer, she wouldn't even be able to make amends for him!

Bai Zihua was also quite shocked by the proposal submitted by Su Sheng.

He reviewed it again and found that President Su had not made a mistake.

Su Sheng did indeed only recommend that the group invest $50 billion, instead of the standard answer of $150 billion.

The reasons given are: the global economy has not yet begun to recover, and the rise of new energy sources.

But these two factors are not directly related to the integration of the STX Group!

Bai Zihua was surprised that Su Sheng would submit such a response.

Although Bai Zihua didn't know Su Sheng's motives or reasons for doing so.

But if Su Sheng pulls such a stunt, then the entire test becomes incomparable and loses all its meaning.

Su Tianyan immediately characterized Su Sheng's behavior.

"on purpose!"

"He definitely did it on purpose!"

Su Tianyan immediately recalled a business merger he had led in 2004.

Because the investment was too small, the company continued to inject capital into the semiconductor company for six years.

In the end, we had to increase investment to slowly get things back on track.

If they had invested fully from the beginning, adding more than ten times the amount, the Dihao Group would have already become a global leader in the semiconductor field.

This case is one of the biggest mistakes in Su Tianyan's long business career.

It's not surprising that Su Cheng didn't know.

But Su Sheng shouldn't be unaware of this!

Moreover, Su Cheng made the correct decision without consulting or knowing the facts.

Su Sheng was systematically taught relevant cases, and this merger case was one of the course materials he received during his early training at Dihao Group.

However, Su Sheng still made the decision to invest a small amount.

Why is that?
Is he out of his mind, or is he deliberately acting stupid?

The data model, market entry point, blind spots in risk assessment... even some of the wording is exactly the same as his failed business plan from back then.

This is no coincidence.

It can't possibly be a coincidence!
A surge of burning rage, like volcanic lava, erupted from the depths of Su Tianyan's chest, instantly shattering the dam of self-restraint he had built over decades.

Su Tianyan's facial muscles contorted, his usually dignified face now turning a deep liver color, and the veins on his forehead and neck bulged like writhing dragons, throbbing rapidly.

"Bastard!"

This suppressed roar, like that of an enraged old lion, startled Long Bai, who was standing nearby.

Su Tianyan gripped the business plan tightly, crumpling the paper into a tattered mess in his palm.

This is not a business answer sheet.

This is clearly a challenge!
Su Sheng was clearly not wholeheartedly considering the STX acquisition for the sake of the group.

He has other tricks up his sleeve!

Su Sheng used his painful failure as a form of questioning.

Su Tianyan's breathing became heavy.

He felt his heart pounding wildly in his chest, each beat bringing a sharp pain.

This is not a son challenging his father; it is a student's retaliation against the examiner's contempt and cruelty.

Su Tianyan felt like a wild beast trapped in a cage, as if he could hear his son Su Sheng's silent accusation: 'Your parenting methods are wrong!'

He violently swept everything off the table with his two arms.

Those cherished purple clay teawares, valuable fountain pens, and mountains of documents were all swept to the ground by Su Tianyan in an almost frenzied manner.

The crisp sound of porcelain shattering and the rustling of paper scattering instantly filled my ears.

Bai Zihua and Long Ruoli were both trembling with fear at Su Tianyan's presence, not daring to utter a sound.

Su Tianyan was panting heavily, his eyes bloodshot as he stared at the mess on the ground, as if this could destroy the huge impact Su Sheng had brought him.

But deep down he knew.

What was destroyed was not the objects, but his dignity as a father.

It is his authority as the "Godfather".

It is his long-held business philosophy and educational concept!
After the angry roar, the room fell into a cold, deathly silence.

Su Tianyan slumped back into his chair, utterly dejected.

He looked at the large, crumpled ball of paper in his hand.

This is not a business plan, nor is it a submitted answer sheet; rather, it is evidence of the collapse of his patriarchal authority.

This answer sheet not only brought back memories of his failure in 04, but Su Sheng also used it as material to indirectly criticize him.

Su Sheng took a poisoned dagger and precisely stabbed it into Su Tianyan's most vulnerable spot.

Every word above seems to mock his past.

Every piece of data is a lash against his scars.

The humiliation felt like countless cold steel needles, piercing Su Tianyan's brain from his spine.

He had spent his life dominating the business world, defeating countless cunning and shrewd opponents, but now, in the very test he had set for himself, he was defeated by Su Sheng with his most unbearable defeat.

Su Tianyan felt that he had not only been humiliated in his business judgment, but had also lost his authority as a father.

What is Su Sheng's identity?
He was just a country kid with no parents.

Now that they've grown up, they actually dare to use this method to teach him a lesson?!

Without the Emperor Group, he'd be nothing!

A luxurious and expensive handmade suit?
A brand-new luxury sedan?
A respectable social status and the power to allocate social resources.

Without Su Tianyan, Su Sheng would probably be somewhere carrying bricks and shoveling mud, working as a laborer for his mother!

"What an ungrateful wretch!"

As the overwhelming anger subsided, what remained in Su Tianyan's heart was a cold and chilling wasteland.

An unprecedented, immense emptiness, a mixture of betrayal, stinging pain, and profound sense of failure, slowly emerged deep within me.

Su Tianyan suddenly blurted out a sentence, but in a very soft voice:

"It was premeditated..."

Then, his voice suddenly rose:
"Someone instigated this!"

Su Tianyan stared intently at Long Ruoli and Bai Zihua in front of him.

Neither Long nor Bai dared to look directly at Su Tianyan's face, which was filled with resentment and hatred.

"Say it!"

"Who ordered him to do this!"

(End of this chapter)