A man in a suit holding a microphone walked up. The audience stopped their chatter and returned to their seats.
The host gave a brief, polite introduction, and then Mr. Gu took the stage amidst the applause.
Ten companies were present, and they were to present their proposals in the order of their seating arrangements.
Mr. Gu stood there, his age showing, but his presence was still commanding. After stating the requirements, he handed the microphone back to the host.
The Su Corporation went up first. An assistant prepared the PPT, and the assistant then took the stage to present.
As the large screen at the front lit up, Ye Ziyu inexplicably felt a sense of familiarity. She opened the file on her lap and looked up to compare it with the screen.
There was not a single flaw to be found; it was identical!
Su Mingkang’s gaze met Ye Ziyu’s, his eyes holding a smile that seemed to challenge her.
The proposal in her hand was one she had personally compiled. With this proposal, even if it wasn't a 100% guarantee of securing the cooperation with the Gu Corporation, it would still hold a 70% chance.
Ye Ziyu leaned closer to Ye Shaoting and whispered, "I'm going out for a bit."
"It's almost our turn," Ye Shaoting reminded her.
"I'll be back within five minutes," Ye Ziyu gave him a precise timeframe.
After the Su Corporation, there was one more company before the Ye Corporation, which was scheduled to go third.
It now appeared that the presentation order had also been tampered with.
Ye Ziyu, minimizing her presence, walked out of the conference hall from the side. Once outside, she called Di Mingjue to inform him of the situation inside.
She trusted Di Mingjue's capabilities. With his methods, it would be easy for him to investigate why the Su Corporation's proposal was the same as hers.
After ending the call, she turned and saw Gu Xiuyu leaning against the wall, watching her.
Had he overheard their conversation just now?
Ye Ziyu looked at him, waiting for him to speak first.
Gu Xiuyu walked up to her, glanced at the phone she was holding, and asked, "Do you need any help?"
As the head of the Gu Corporation, his words could determine the fate of others.
"No, thank you," Ye Ziyu replied.
She had a backup plan. While it wasn't as good as the original, it was still better than presenting the same proposal as the Su Corporation.
Since she didn't need it, he didn't insist.
Returning to the hall, Ye Shaoting saw Gu Xiuyu entering with Ye Ziyu, and the Mr. Gu beside him also noticed.
"Where did you go?" Mr. Gu asked.
Gu Xiuyu crossed his legs and watched Su Mingkang on stage intently. "How was the Su Corporation's proposal?"
"Excellent, beyond my expectations," Mr. Gu praised.
The Su Corporation's previous proposals had been mediocre; they were a pity to discard but unwilling to keep. Today's presentation was truly impressive.
It was indeed good, after all, she had made it.
Gu Xiuyu's gaze shifted from the stage to Ye Ziyu beside him. Seeing her composed demeanor, his admiration for her deepened.
After Su Mingkang finished his presentation, everyone in the hall held their breath. They had been wary of the Ye Corporation, but they hadn't expected the Su Corporation to emerge as a dark horse.
Ye Ziyu looked at him coldly, realizing that not everyone could benefit from a stolen advantage.
Back in his seat, Su Mingkang smiled. The opportunity to cooperate with the Gu Corporation was now within his grasp.
After the second presentation concluded, it was immediately followed by the Ye Corporation's turn.
Due to a last-minute change, Ye Ziyu personally took the stage to present their backup proposal.
Her appearance was undoubtedly a stunning sight. Apart from Ye Ziyu, there were no other ladies present. Moreover, she was now standing on stage, aiming to secure the cooperation with the Gu Corporation for the Ye Corporation.
"Not bad!" Mr. Gu muttered.
Gu Xiuyu's gaze remained fixed on Ye Ziyu. "Of course."
How could someone he fancied not be remarkable?
Sensing his unusual behavior, Mr. Gu carefully observed Gu Xiuyu beside him.
He, who had always been critical, was now praising someone else?