The next day.
The news of Min Ziqiong securing a large investment quickly spread throughout Jianghai.
Even the fact that Min Ziqiong had acquired the entire production chain to break the blockade by the giants was also revealed.
Everyone was stunned.
In this confrontation between Min Ziqiong and the giant corporations, hardly anyone believed Min Ziqiong could win.
Not even a sliver of a chance.
Otherwise, Min Ziqiong would not have been driven to desperation, unable to secure any financing whatsoever.
But to everyone's shock, Min Ziqiong made a comeback against all odds and achieved ultimate victory!
Shenjing, which was severely short of funds, suddenly became a wealthy entity!
Not only was it no longer lacking money, but it even had surplus funds to acquire other companies!
Countless people were filled with regret. If they had lent Min Ziqiong even ten or twenty million yuan when she approached them for money, they might have earned her friendship and a portion of Shenjing's equity.
Now, with her no longer needing them, seeking to lend her money would likely earn them nothing but a rude dismissal!
However, there were still shameless individuals who schemed relentlessly, regardless of the cost.
For instance, Min Ziqiong's best friend made a proactive call.
"Xiao Qiong, regarding you asking me for money last night, I've given it a lot of thought. As a best friend of many years, if I don't step forward to help you now, who will? So, even though my father objected, I transferred thirty million from the company at great risk. Just give me an account number, and I'll send it to you right away!"
"Keep your chin up, our friendship will always remain! I will always be your good sister!"
Actually, if this call had come a few hours earlier, Min Ziqiong would have been deeply touched.
It was entirely possible that she would have converted the thirty million into equity in Shenjing.
But now, the news of Min Ziqiong not lacking money had already spread throughout Jianghai.
Min Ziqiong did not believe her best friend was unaware of this.
The only reason she acted this way was to feign ignorance, attempting to fish in troubled waters and profit from the situation!
In essence, she was no different from Min Ziqiong's parents!
It was precisely the deception and scheming of those close to her that hurt and disgusted Min Ziqiong the most.
Min Ziqiong ignored her friend's "righteous assistance" and simply said coldly, "I don't need it anymore."
She then hung up the phone.
Her friend stood there with the phone for a long time, her expression then contorting into a look of ferocity. She cursed venomously, "You b*tch, you think you're all that just because you've found a rich benefactor? In the end, you're still selling yourself for money, no different from those women of ill repute in ancient times!"
"Hmph! How vulgar!"
Similar situations continued to unfold.
For example, the bank that had summarily rejected Min Ziqiong's loan request earlier, now showed up proactively, carrying a major client contract, eager to sign an agreement with Min Ziqiong.
They even put on a show of thoughtful consideration, saying, "Mature enterprises all utilize bank loans for their operations. Even if they have cash on hand, they should still secure loans. This is because one never knows when cash might be needed, allowing you to retain your own funds as a contingency and simultaneously enhance the company's credibility in the eyes of clients."
"This is our bank's top-tier contract. As soon as you sign it, you can access a loan limit of up to one billion yuan at any time! And it can be further increased! It won't be a problem to raise it to ten billion!"
"Miss Min, why are you still hesitating? Sign it quickly!"
Min Ziqiong glanced at the contract without a second look and let out a sneer. "I currently have one hundred billion in cash flow, and I have four upstream companies valued at ten billion each as collateral. Do you think ten billion holds any appeal for me?"
The bank manager's jaw dropped, utterly dumbfounded.
He had heard that Min Ziqiong had money, but he never expected her to be this wealthy!
Him approaching Min Ziqiong with a ten-billion-yuan loan contract was akin to a beggar offering a chicken leg from his bowl to the emperor and inviting him to beg together – a ridiculous proposition.
The bank manager's face turned red and then pale. In the next moment, he turned and left dejectedly.
Just as the bank manager departed, an investment promotion officer from Jianghai immediately arrived.
He began by inviting Min Ziqiong to join their investment promotion plan, even offering to grant her a piece of land for free.
However, when Min Ziqiong had applied to this very same investment promotion officer previously, her request had been unceremoniously rejected!
Ultimately, it was a dignitary from the Life Science Conference who, under pressure, managed to secure a plot of land for Min Ziqiong.
However, the location was somewhat unfavorable, and it was not free.
Anyone else might have accepted the investment promotion officer's offer.
But Min Ziqiong refused without hesitation, "I'm sorry, but as an internationally leading life product, Shenjing does not require any external support. The reason I am willing to withstand pressure and keep it in Jianghai is due to my affection for the city. If I didn't have feelings for Jianghai, countless departments in other regions would offer far more favorable terms, and I could relocate Shenjing at any time."
"That is all I have to say. Please leave!"
The investment promotion officer stood frozen.
A flicker of anger gradually ignited in his eyes.
He had condescended to recruit Min Ziqiong as a favor to her.
Min Ziqiong's refusal was simply ungrateful!
However...
After a moment of silence, the anger in the investment promotion officer's eyes gradually subsided.
It was replaced by a fawning smile.
"Yes, yes, yes. Miss Min's willingness to keep Shenjing in Jianghai proves her affection and sense of responsibility towards the city. Since Miss Min is unwilling to choose another location, she can continue to use the original plot of land. I will strive to secure sufficient preferential terms for Miss Min and ensure the smooth production and launch of Shenjing!"
With that, the investment promotion officer took his leave.
Although a hint of resentment remained on his face as he departed, he dared not show any of it.
Because Min Ziqiong was right, Shenjing was no longer the Shenjing it used to be. The current Shenjing lacked neither technology nor capital, and would be welcomed with open arms wherever it went!
If he dared to offend Min Ziqiong, causing her to move Shenjing to another city out of anger, his political career would be utterly ruined!
On this day, Min Ziqiong could not count how many people's "after-the-fact goodwill" she had rejected, nor how many people's "insincere flattery" she had refused.
Similarly, Min Ziqiong could not count how many people she had offended.
These offended individuals might not retaliate immediately, but when a suitable opportunity arose, they would transform into time bombs, ready to detonate and send Min Ziqiong soaring.
And at this very moment, that bomb was being ignited.
The ones making the move were none other than the so-called "unseen force" that united the Sun Moon Company, Baojie Group, and Eden Garden Laboratory!
They were like an undead army in the darkness, silent, eerie, and terrifying, flowing into every corner of Jianghai City.