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The next day, at nine o'clock in the morning.

The banquet hall of the Four Seasons Hotel Beijing was packed with people, and media reporters with their cameras and microphones surrounded the area.

Flashes went off one after another, and the sound of shutters blended into a cacophony of white noise.

On the podium, Shen Wanshan wore a brand-new dark gray suit. Although the dark circles under his eyes were still obvious, the dejection in his expression had been swept away, replaced by a sense of relief at surviving a disaster, and a hint of ruthlessness.

Sitting next to him was an elderly man dressed in a Tang suit.

His full head of silver hair was neatly combed, and he was leaning on a dragon-headed cane. Even sitting there without saying a word, the oppressive aura of someone who had long held a high position made the reporters nearby feel breathless.

Shen Zhenyang is the pillar of the Shen family.

"Dear friends from the media," Shen Wanshan cleared his throat and spoke into the microphone, "Regarding the recent stock price fluctuations of Shen's Mining and the transfer of the Future Science City project, we are holding this press conference today to give everyone a clear explanation."

The audience fell silent, everyone listening intently.

Shen Wanshan glanced at his grandfather beside him, and after receiving a slight nod of permission, continued, "After careful consideration by the group's board of directors, we have decided to divest non-core assets and return to our core business. The Future Science City project was officially transferred to DeepBlue Technology yesterday for 1.8 billion yuan."

Wow!

The scene erupted in uproar.

1.8 billion? That price is dirt cheap for that piece of land! Did DeepBlue Technology just snag a steal?

"Here, I would like to congratulate President Bai." Shen Wanshan's lips curled into a mocking smile, his eyes fixed on a certain camera, as if he were having a conversation with someone across the distance. "However, as the former owner, out of business ethics, I have an obligation to disclose a fact to the public."

He paused for a moment, then dropped the carefully prepared bomb.

"Our survey of the Future Science City D plot revealed a large layer of quicksand and an underground river 30 meters below the surface. With current construction technology, building a high-rise there would incur astronomical foundation costs and pose a significant risk of subsidence. This is the main reason why our Shen Group has decided to reluctantly abandon the project."

boom!

These words were like a depth charge dropped on a calm lake.

The reporters who were initially envious of DeepBlue Technology's bargain suddenly changed their tune.

"Quicksand layer? That's a disaster zone for engineering!"

"No wonder it was so cheap, it was a scam!"

"Has Bai Jingyou been scammed? Did he take over a dilapidated building that could collapse at any moment?"

"DeepBlue Technology's cash flow was already unstable, and now this land will cripple them!"

Shen Wanshan looked at the crowd below the stage, who were discussing animatedly, and his smile grew even brighter.

This is called an open strategy.

We'll sell you the land, take your money, and then publicly expose its flaws, making the capital market pessimistic about you, causing banks to cut off your loans, and making your stock price fall along with mine!

Shen Zhenyang, who had been silent all along, suddenly took the microphone, his aged voice deep and powerful: "It's good that young people are energetic, but sometimes, taking too big a step can easily damage... the foundation. Doing business is about being down-to-earth, not about playing with capital techniques and concepts."

These words are a stark lesson.

To act arrogantly based on one's age is to kill someone by attacking their spirit.

Meanwhile, at the top level of DeepBlue Technology.

The press conference was being broadcast live on a huge projection screen.

"To be old and not die is to be a thief." Jiang Mengyao stared at the sanctimonious old man on the screen, so angry that she bent the pen in her hand. "They're breaching the contract! Although there's no confidentiality clause in the contract, this malicious public disclosure is clearly an attempt to ruin our reputation and make the banks afraid to lend us money!"

Bai Jingyou sat on the sofa, holding a tablet computer in his hand, his fingers swiping randomly across the screen, his expression as calm as if he were watching a clumsy monkey show.

"What's the rush?" Bai Jingyou said calmly. "If he doesn't tell me, I really won't be able to continue this act."

"How can you still laugh?" Jiang Mengyao paced back and forth in her office anxiously. "The internet is in an uproar right now. Deep Blue Technology's stock price plummeted by 3% at the opening bell. As soon as the news about the quicksand layer came out, two partners called to inquire about the situation, and their tone was very unfriendly."

"The quicksand layer is indeed a problem." Bai Jingyou put down his tablet, picked up the goji berry tea on the table, and took a sip. "If we had used the old-fashioned heavy reinforced concrete, that land would definitely be a graveyard."

He stood up, walked to his desk, and pressed a red button.

"Chen Mo, issue an announcement."

"Yes, boss."

Three minutes later.

DeepBlue Technology's official website, Weibo, and WeChat official account all updated with a new post.

There was no lengthy explanation or lawyer's letter warning; there was only a video and a title.

The title is simple: "Public Notice on the Construction Plan of Future Science City Project (Renamed: Deep Blue Cloud)".

Click on the video.

Exhilarating electronic music begins, and a futuristic, silver-white building appears on screen.

The camera then zoomed in on the building's main structure. The DeepBlue Technology logo was displayed on the silver-white steel beams.

The subtitles reappeared: [DL-X type titanium alloy high-strength modular structure].

[Foundation Requirements: Suitable for complex geological conditions such as quicksand and soft soil; no deep piles required; ready to use immediately after installation.]

With the release of the video, the online public opinion that had been mocking DeepBlue Technology for being foolish and rich suddenly froze.

What followed was an even more frenzied outburst.

"Holy crap! What kind of cutting-edge technology is this?"

"Building a house with titanium alloy? Is that so extravagant?"

"No wonder Bai Jingyou dared to take on this! He already had the skills to handle such a difficult task!"

"It seems the Shen family... is throwing away the gold mine like it's garbage?"

The Four Seasons Hotel press conference.

A reporter suddenly raised his phone and shouted, "Mr. Shen! DeepBlue Technology just released a new plan, claiming to use a new type of titanium alloy material that completely ignores the impact of quicksand layers, and boasts that they can complete the project in three months! What is your opinion on this?"

Shen Wanshan's smile froze on his face, as if he had been slapped hard: "What? Titanium alloy? How much would that cost? Has he gone mad?"

"According to data disclosed by DeepBlue Technology, due to the adoption of modular assembly and an extremely short construction period, the overall cost is 40% lower than that of traditional construction!" the reporter persisted. "In other words, Mr. Bai bought land worth 5 billion yuan for 1.8 billion yuan and saved 1 billion yuan in infrastructure costs?"

Shen Wanshan's face turned deathly pale instantly.

He suddenly turned his head to look at his grandfather.

Shen Zhenyang stopped fiddling with the walnuts.

For the first time, a hint of astonishment flashed in those cloudy old eyes.

Technological barriers.

This is something that capitalists of the old era could neither understand nor resist.

They are used to manipulating power, relationships, and financial chains, but they forget that in this rapidly changing era, a breakthrough in a core technology is enough to shatter all conspiracies and tricks.

"Let's go." Shen Zhenyang stood up, leaning on his cane, his figure seemingly a little hunched over.

This press conference has become a joke. The Shen family practically offered their faces to Bai Jingyou, only to be slapped hard across the entire capital.

……

DeepBlue Technology, Chairman's Office.

"The stock price has turned positive! It's up 5%!" Jiang Mengyao looked at the screen, her cheeks flushed with excitement. "And the internet is full of praise for DeepBlue Technology's cutting-edge technology. Jingyou, you're amazing! How did you know the Shen family would mention the quicksand layer at the press conference?"

"Because that's their only fig leaf." Bai Jingyou walked to the window and looked at the gradually clearing sky outside. "They have to prove that this land is garbage in order to cover up the embarrassing fact that their cash flow has dried up and they have to sell land to survive."

"Oh, right." Jiang Mengyao seemed to remember something, "The receptionist just said that a Ms. Ye wants to see you. She doesn't have an appointment, but..."

"But what?"

"But she brought a special pass." Jiang Mengyao's expression was somewhat strange.

Bai Jingyou's eyes narrowed.

"Let her in."

Five minutes later, the office door was pushed open.

A woman wearing a black trench coat and Doc Martens boots walked in. She had short, neat hair, cold and beautiful features, and eyes as sharp as a newly drawn knife.

Ye Lingqing.

The young lady of the Ye family in the capital is also one of the youngest cogs in that massive machine.

Without any formalities, she walked straight to the chair opposite Bai Jingyou and sat down, crossing her long legs and scrutinizing the man before her.

"President Bai, impressive tactics." Ye Lingqing's voice was cold and had a unique metallic quality. "By taking advantage of the information gap, you not only swallowed up the Shen family's land, but also used the Shen family's words to give your new technology a free kick. This move of using someone else's strength against them is very skillful."

"Miss Ye, you flatter me." Bai Jingyou leaned back in his chair, looking composed. "I wonder what brings you here, Miss Ye? If you're looking to buy a house, the pre-sale for Deep Blue Clouds hasn't even started yet."

"I'm not interested in the house." Ye Lingqing took a black USB drive out of her pocket, gently placed it on the table, and pushed it towards her. "I'm interested in the titanium alloy material you used to build the house."

Bai Jingyou raised an eyebrow slightly: "Oh?"

Bai Jingyou smiled.

He knew that the real big fish had taken the bait.

The Shen family is nothing more than elite monsters in the beginner village; the power represented by the woman in front of him is the realm he truly wants to reach.

"Miss Ye, you need to provide evidence before you speak." Bai Jingyou tapped his fingers lightly on the table. "I'm just a legitimate businessman, dealing in some new materials to build houses. As for whether it can fly... that depends on how strong the wind is."

"The wind has come," Ye Lingqing pointed out the window, "and it's strong."

She paused, her tone turning serious: "That old man from the Shen family won't let this go. Your slap was too harsh, making him lose face completely. As far as I know, he's already using his connections in customs and the safety supervision bureau to try and stop your imported equipment and raw materials."

"so what?"

"So, you need an umbrella." Ye Lingqing pointed to the USB drive.

Bai Jingyou picked up the USB drive and fiddled with it in his hand.

This is both a talisman and a curse.

Once the agreement is signed, it means getting on the Ye family's side, and it also means that DeepBlue Technology will be drawn into a deeper level of competition.

But that's exactly what he wanted.

The more people affected, the more stable DeepBlue Technology becomes.

"Miss Ye, you seem to have misunderstood something." Bai Jingyou held the USB drive in his palm, a wild smile playing on his lips. "I don't need an umbrella. Because I myself am the storm."

Ye Lingqing was taken aback for a moment, then a hint of appreciation flashed in her eyes.

"However..." Bai Jingyou changed the subject.

"Go on," Ye Lingqing said, sitting up straight and revealing a serious expression for the first time.

Bai Jingyou stood up, walked to the huge floor-to-ceiling window, and looked down at the bustling yet cruel city below.

"The Shen family probably thinks I just want to make some money."