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Yan Zihao patted Chen Chen on the shoulder, his tone steady yet encouraging:
"Let's go in. Remember, our proposal may not be inferior to their building."

Chen Chen smiled slightly and said confidently, "Of course."

He just spoke from the heart.

Comparison is what motivates us!

The two stepped into the building, their reflections gleaming on the mirror-like marble floor.

The air was filled with a subtle blend of fragrance and coffee aromas. The receptionist, dressed in a smart uniform, wore a professional smile. Everything was in perfect order, exuding efficiency and professionalism.

This is quite different from the somewhat chaotic yet vibrant atmosphere of their R&D department; it's a different kind of success.

Yan Zihao led the way, with Chen Chen following closely behind.

The receptionist politely stood up to inquire. When Yan Zihao stated his appointment and identity, a knowing look flashed in her eyes, and she immediately confirmed it via internal phone.

Soon, a young woman in a well-fitting suit, exuding a capable air, strode out to greet them, her face displaying just the right amount of warmth.
"Are you Manager Chen and Manager Yan? I'm Xiao Lin, the project assistant. Director Wang and Engineer Liu are already waiting for you in the conference room. Please follow me."

"Thank you for your trouble, Xiao Lin," Yan Zihao replied politely.

As Chen Chen followed Xiao Lin toward the elevator, he subtly surveyed his surroundings.

The elevator is high-speed and quiet, and its mirrored inner wall is so smooth it reflects light like a mirror.

The floor indicator lights flashed rapidly, showing the height of the building.

He noticed that the elevator buttons were labeled with words such as "President's Only" and "Board Meeting Room," silently demonstrating the company's size and hierarchy.

"Ding--"

The elevator doors slid open smoothly, and a more tranquil and upscale atmosphere wafted out.

The corridor was covered with a thick carpet, which absorbed all the sound of footsteps.

The walls on both sides were adorned with the latest trending anime and manga character artworks, the lighting soft yet stylish. Kobayashi led them to the door of a conference room and gently knocked.
"Director Wang, Engineer Liu, Manager Chen, and Manager Yan have arrived."

"Please come in." A steady voice came from inside the door.

Kobayashi pushed open the heavy solid wood door and gestured for him to enter.

Chen Chen took a deep breath and exchanged a glance with Yan Zihao. In that glance, there was mutual encouragement and a do-or-die determination.

They straightened their clothes, picked up their laptop bags, and stepped inside.

The conference room is spacious and bright, with huge floor-to-ceiling windows offering a panoramic view of the bustling city of Jiangcheng.

At the head of the long table sat two serious-looking middle-aged men, presumably Wang Kun, the project director, and Liu, the technical director, of Mingqi Technology.

Their gazes, almost tangible, fell upon Chen Chen and Yan Zihao, who had just entered, with scrutiny and a hint of barely perceptible expectation.

"Manager Chen, Manager Yan, welcome."

A middle-aged man who appeared to be in charge stood up and shook hands with them.
"I am Wang Kun, the project director of Mingqi Technology, and this is our technical director, Engineer Liu."

"Director Wang, Engineer Liu, hello, nice to meet you."

Chen Chen and Yan Zihao responded politely.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the demonstration officially began.

Chen Chen connected the equipment and brought up the demo interface that he knew by heart.

When he looked at Director Wang and Engineer Liu, he noticed that their gazes were scrutinizing, and even contained a hint of subtle criticism.

This is understandable; as an industry leader, Mingqi Technology naturally has extremely high requirements for its partners. (End of Chapter)