Double evil in the business district

"Mr. Shen, you should know that the market competition is very fierce now. If you want to stand out, you must innovate and break through." Xiao Yue's voice rang out again, with a subtle tremor, but she tried to maintain her composure. "And our Xiao Group's plan is designed based on this..."

She took a deep breath, fixed her eyes firmly on Shen Ting, and began her last desperate attempt.

She re-explained the cooperation plan, no longer sticking to the previously prepared materials, but giving a more targeted explanation based on Shen's actual situation.

She emphasized the huge advantages of the plan for Shen's enterprise in market expansion, and used data and cases to support her argument, striving to make Shen Ting see the feasibility and profit potential of the plan.

Her fluent expression and professional analysis gradually dispelled the heavy atmosphere in the conference room. Even Assistant Sun, who had been absent-minded, couldn't help but listen carefully.

"This part of the market share can be conservatively estimated to increase by 15%, and..." Xiao Yue pointed to a set of data on the projector, his tone full of confidence.

"But Miss Xiao," Manager Liu suddenly interrupted, his tone tinged with contempt, "is the source of your data reliable? As far as I know..." He paused deliberately, a hint of pride flashing in his eyes, "it seems that no relevant organization has published a similar report."

Xiao Yue didn't let him interrupt her, but calmly responded, "Manager Liu, this data doesn't come from a public report. Instead, it's the conclusion drawn by our Xiao's market research team after three months of in-depth research on the target consumer group. If you need it, I can provide a more detailed research report."

Her tone was neither humble nor arrogant, and her eyes revealed an unquestionable determination, which left Manager Liu speechless for a moment.

He was unwilling to give up and asked several irrelevant questions in succession, trying to disrupt Xiao Yue's train of thought and interrupt her statement.

But Xiao Yue handled it skillfully. He neither refuted nor avoided the questions directly. Instead, he cleverly integrated these questions into his own statements, making the whole plan more complete and convincing.

Shen Ting listened expressionlessly, his fingers tapping rhythmically on the table. Occasionally, he would ask pointed questions, directly addressing the core and key points of the plan. Each of these questions was enough to throw an inexperienced project manager into disarray.

However, Xiao Yue, relying on her in-depth research and unique insights, answered each question one by one. Her logic was clear, her thinking was quick, and she responded with ease. In some aspects, she even proposed points that even Shen Ting had not thought of.

In the conference room, the only sounds were Xiao Yue's clear voice and Shen Ting's occasional questions. The atmosphere was tense and subtle. Time slipped by, and before they knew it, the afterglow of the setting sun had filled the room, adding a touch of warmth to the originally cold conference room.

"So, Miss Xiao," Shen Ting suddenly spoke, interrupting Xiao Yue's statement. His voice was low and magnetic. "Regarding the specific details of the cooperation..."

He paused, looking at Xiao Yue with deep eyes, and raised the corners of his mouth slightly in an ambiguous arc, "We'll talk about it tomorrow."

Shen Ting leaned back slightly, leaning on the leather seat, his slender fingers tapping the table rhythmically, making a crisp sound, one by one, as if tapping on Xiao Yue's heartstrings.

His sharp eyes swept across the data on the projection, and from time to time he asked some pointed questions, each of which went straight to the core and key points of the plan.

"Ms. Xiao, what is your estimated return on investment for this plan? With such fierce market competition, how can we ensure that we can achieve our desired goals?" His voice was low and magnetic, with a subtle scrutiny.

Xiao Yue took a deep breath and tried to keep his tone steady. "Mr. Shen, based on our market research and data analysis, we estimate the return on investment for this plan to reach 18% in the first year, and then increase annually. To cope with market competition, we have formulated a differentiated competitive strategy..."

She elaborated on the core competitive advantages of the plan, from product positioning, marketing strategy to after-sales service, explaining every aspect clearly and supporting it with specific data and cases.

Her fluent expression, professional analysis, and effortless approach sparked a subtle glint of admiration in Shen Ting's eyes. He nodded slightly, motioning for Xiao Yue to continue.

Assistant Sun, who was sitting next to him, was writing down Xiao Yue's answers furiously, and occasionally looked up to give him an admiring glance.

Xiao Yue caught this subtle movement, which gradually relaxed her nervousness and boosted her confidence. She felt as if she were on a battlefield without the smoke of gunpowder, and she was using her wisdom and courage to win this battle step by step.

Time slipped by, and the afterglow of the setting sun streamed into the conference room through the French windows, tinting the once cold room with a warm golden hue. Xiao Yue's presentation was drawing to a close.

"Finally, I'd like to talk about risk avoidance." Xiao Yue paused and adjusted her breathing. This was the most critical part of the entire plan and the part that best reflected her professional ability.

Shen Ting sat up straight and looked at Xiao Yue with sharp eyes. He knew that what was coming next would be the real test.

"Any business plan carries certain risks, and ours is no exception," Xiao Yue said frankly, not shying away from the question. "Changes in the market environment, strategic adjustments by competitors, and even unforeseen events could impact our plan. Therefore, we've developed detailed backup plans to address various potential risks."

As she spoke, she handed a thick folder to Assistant Sun, who quickly handed it to Shen Ting.

Shen Ting took the folder and opened the first page. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes...

Shen Ting flipped through the folder, which not only listed various potential risks in detail, but also formulated corresponding response strategies for each risk, and even included specific implementation steps and emergency plans.

From market fluctuations to policy changes, from potential actions of competitors to force majeure factors, every detail has been taken into consideration.

He couldn't help but be a little surprised. The completeness and thoroughness of this backup plan far exceeded his expectations. He raised his head and looked at Xiao Yue with a hint of inquiry in his eyes.

At this moment, Manager Liu, who had been silent the entire time, suddenly sneered, "Ms. Xiao, these plans look very good, but I'm afraid they're just talk on paper. Actually, they won't be that easy to implement."

Xiao Yue had anticipated Manager Liu's potential interference, so she calmly responded, "Manager Liu, I know you're experienced, but any plan remains only on paper until it's implemented. The key lies in whether we're fully prepared and capable of responding to emergencies. This plan isn't just wishful thinking; it's based on our in-depth analysis of the market and competitors, combined with numerous real-world examples, making it highly feasible."

"Oh? Actual cases? I wonder which cases Miss Xiao is referring to? I would like to hear more details." There was a hint of sarcasm in Manager Liu's tone. He obviously did not believe that Xiao Yue could produce any strong evidence.

Xiao Yue calmly pulled another document from her bag and handed it to Assistant Sun. "These are three cases similar to ours from the past three years. Two of them successfully avoided similar risks and ultimately achieved good returns. Another case encountered an unexpected event, but thanks to a comprehensive contingency plan developed beforehand, the losses were ultimately minimized."

Shen Ting took the document and carefully read it. It contained not only a detailed description of the case but also relevant data and charts, proving Xiao Yue's claims were true. His fingers tapped lightly on the table, his eyes gleaming with thought.

Manager Liu's expression changed slightly. He hadn't expected Xiao Yue to have prepared such comprehensive information. He wanted to say something else, but Shen Ting raised his hand to stop him.

"Ms. Xiao," Shen Ting put down the documents and fixed his gaze on Xiao Yue. "Your proposal and risk mitigation plan are both excellent. I can tell you put a lot of effort into this." He paused, a subtle admiration in his tone. "However, business cooperation isn't just about the proposal; many other factors must be considered, such as..."

He deliberately stretched out the ending of his words, his eyes deep, making it hard to fathom his true thoughts. The afterglow of the setting sun shone on his face, outlining his sharp features and adding a touch of mystery.

Xiao Yue's heart was in her throat. She looked at Shen Ting nervously, waiting for his final decision. The conference room was silent, with only the soft ticking of the wall clock, which seemed to be striking at everyone's nerves.

After a long silence, Shen Ting slowly spoke: "For example, Xiao's capital chain..."

The afterglow of the setting sun shone through the floor-to-ceiling windows, making Shen Ting's figure look slender. He supported his chin with one hand and tapped the table lightly with his index finger, again and again, as if tapping on Xiao Yue's heartstrings.

"Xiao's capital chain..." His deep voice echoed in the conference room. Every word seemed to carry a tremendous force, making Xiao Yue almost breathless.

Xiao Yue took a deep breath, trying to remain calm. "Mr. Shen, I know Xiao's funding is slightly smaller than yours, which is one of the reasons we're actively pursuing this partnership. But I want to emphasize that Xiao's capital chain is very healthy, and we have ample liquidity to cover the initial investment in this project. Furthermore, the cooperation model we've envisioned in this proposal isn't solely reliant on Xiao's funding, but rather operates through resource complementarity and risk-sharing."

She paused and continued calmly, "Specifically, we plan to..."

Xiao Yue methodically explained the details of the fund operation in the plan. She skillfully combined Xiao's advantages with Shen's needs, and emphasized the win-win situation that the cooperation between the two parties could bring.

She even estimated the funding needs and expected returns at different stages, and supported them with precise data, striving to make Shen Ting see that the Xiao family was not just seeking shelter, but had real cooperation value.

Manager Liu tried to interrupt several times, but was stopped by Shen Ting's glance. He could only sit aside, his face gloomy, his fingers tapping nervously on the table. The subtle "tapping" sound formed a sharp contrast with Shen Ting's steady rhythm, further highlighting the tense atmosphere in the meeting room.

Assistant Sun always maintained a professional attitude, standing quietly behind Shen Ting, his eyes moving back and forth between Xiao Yue and Shen Ting, as if trying to figure out the inner thoughts of the two decision makers.

The pen in his hand kept writing something on the notebook, and he occasionally looked up at Xiao Yue with a hint of imperceptible appreciation in his eyes.

After Xiao Yue finished his statement, the conference room fell silent again.

She looked at Shen Ting nervously, her heart pounding like a drum.

She knew she had given her all, unreservedly displaying everything she could think of and prepare. Success or failure depended on this one move, and she could only await Shen Ting's final decision.

Time passes by minute by minute, and every second seems as long as a century.

The sky outside the window gradually darkened, and the lights in the room came on, reflecting on Shen Ting's angular face, making it even more profound and unfathomable. He remained silent throughout, making it impossible to guess his true thoughts.

Finally, when Xiao Yue was almost suffocating, Shen Ting slowly spoke. He leaned back slightly, leaning against the back of his chair, clasping his long fingers together on the table, and looked at Xiao Yue with deep eyes. "Miss Xiao, your plan..."

He paused, his tone full of meaning, "There are some merits..."

He paused again, his gaze shifting to the window. Night had fallen, and the city lights shone brightly, like stars twinkling in the night sky. "But..."