Double evil in the business district

"Professor Wang," Xiao Yue's voice trembled slightly, but she tried to remain calm. "It's great that you can come."

Professor Wang smiled kindly. "Xiao Xiao, I heard you have an important press conference here tonight, so I came to see you." He paused, his eyes scanning the guests with varying expressions. "It seems the situation isn't optimistic."

Xiao Yue gave a wry smile and briefly told Professor Wang what had just happened. Professor Wang frowned slightly, then relaxed. "Don't worry, I believe in your project."

A glimmer of hope ignited in Xiao Yue's heart: "Professor Wang, would you be willing to come up on stage and say a few words for us?"

Professor Wang readily agreed: "Of course, I'd be happy to."

Under Xiao Yue's guidance, Professor Wang walked up to the podium. He briefly introduced himself and his research field, and then began to analyze the advantages and potential of Xiao's new business.

He explained the situation in simple terms, using professional knowledge and data to refute the doubts raised by the guests and Yang's opponent one by one. His passionate voice infected everyone present. The originally indifferent guests began to listen attentively, and their eyes gradually revealed a look of contemplation.

"I believe that Xiao's project will lead the future development direction of the industry!" Professor Wang's resounding closing remarks won applause from the audience.

Some guests began to talk to Xiao Yue and ask about the details of the project. Gao and Yang's faces turned ugly. They had not expected that Xiao Yue could actually invite Professor Wang to help.

Lin Xiao stood in the corner, watching Xiao Yue being surrounded by people, the flames of jealousy burning in her heart. Unwilling to accept defeat, she quietly walked over to a waiter and whispered a few words.

Before long, whispers began to appear in the venue.

"I heard that Professor Wang was bribed by the Xiao family."

"Is this true? No wonder he would speak for the Xiao family."

"The Xiao family is really unscrupulous for this project."

These rumors spread quickly like a virus, and the guests who had rekindled their hope for Xiao's new business began to talk about it again, their eyes full of suspicion.

Xiao Yue sensed the subtle shift in the atmosphere. She observed the people around her calmly, a barely perceptible smile playing on her lips. She calmly opened her handbag and pulled out a document...

"It seems that the real show has just begun." She said softly.

Xiao Yue looked around, her expression composed. The whispers in the meeting room gradually grew louder, rushing towards her like a tide, but she remained as steady as a rock, not the slightest bit flustered.

She gracefully raised the document in her hand, her clear voice piercing the din, "Ladies and gentlemen, I know there are some rumors circulating about Professor Wang. I think this document may be able to answer your questions."

She projected a document onto the large screen. It was a research report on industry trends that Professor Wang had published several months earlier. In it, Professor Wang analyzed the future direction of the industry in detail and identified several emerging areas with enormous potential. These areas were highly aligned with Xiao's new business direction.

"As you can clearly see," Xiao Yue pointed to the key points on the screen, her tone firm and confident, "Professor Wang's remarks today are completely consistent with his research conclusions from several months ago. I believe that such a highly respected expert would not compromise his rigorous academic approach due to so-called 'bribery.' He supports our project because he sees its value and potential, which is completely consistent with his long-standing research direction and professional judgment."

The chatter in the conference room gradually died down, and the guests began to carefully study the report on the projector. Many nodded frequently, clearly convinced by Xiao Yue's explanation. Professor Wang also stood nearby, smiling, expressing his appreciation for Xiao Yue's wit and calm response.

Lin Xiao's face turned pale. Her carefully planned rumor campaign was easily debunked by Xiao Yue. She glared at Xiao Yue fiercely, biting her lip tightly, her heart filled with resentment.

At this moment, Yang, seeing Xiao Yue resolve the expert's crisis, jumped out again, unwilling to be left out. He feigned concern and said, "Ms. Xiao, even if Professor Wang's evaluation is objective, we have to consider a practical issue: costs and benefits. From what I understand, your company's new business requires huge initial investment, but the payback period is very long, and there is even the possibility of losses. In today's highly competitive market environment, such an investment risk is simply too high."

His words resonated with many guests, especially some investors who were particularly sensitive to return on investment, who nodded in agreement. They began to re-examine Xiao's new business, their eyes filled with doubt.

Xiao Yue smiled faintly, as if she had anticipated this. She calmly pulled another document from her handbag and said calmly, "The cost-benefit issue Mr. Yang raised is also something we've been focusing on. To that end, we've conducted detailed market research and data analysis..."

She projected the document onto the screen, which was filled with dense data and charts, making it dizzying.

Xiao Yue pointed to a graph on the projector and explained, "From a long-term investment perspective, although our new business requires a large initial investment, its market potential is enormous. According to our research data, this field will experience explosive growth in the next five years. By then, our new business will occupy a leading position in the market, and its returns will far exceed the initial investment."

She paused, her eyes sweeping across the room, her tone firm and confident, "We have reason to believe this will be a high-return investment, worthy of your trust and support."

The atmosphere at the conference hall shifted subtly again. Some guests, previously particularly sensitive to ROI, began to seriously consider Xiao Yue's analysis. They spoke in low voices, their eyes full of consideration. Xiao Yue's professionalism and confidence gradually earned their respect and recognition.

Lin Xiao watched Xiao Yue's conversation, jealousy flaring in her. Her carefully crafted plan was about to fall apart. She secretly winked at the high-ranking guest in the front row, a prominent figure at the banquet and a close friend of her father's.

Gao Binke received Lin Xiao's signal and stood up with understanding. He cleared his throat and said in a serious tone: "Ms. Xiao, your analysis is indeed very convincing, but data is just data after all, and reality is often more complicated than data. How can you guarantee that your prediction can be realized? What if the market development is not as expected, how will you respond?" His tone was sharp, with a hint of questioning and provocation.

Xiao Yue had anticipated this, and she calmly replied, "Mr. Gao, the question you raise is very important. We certainly can't guarantee the complete accuracy of our forecasts, but we have conducted thorough risk assessments and prepared contingency plans. We have developed multiple plans to address different market scenarios. Even if the market doesn't develop as expected, we are confident that we can minimize the risks and ensure that investors' interests are not harmed."

She clearly explained the risk control measures and response strategies, and every detail was carefully considered, demonstrating her professionalism and control over the project.

Gao Binke was speechless for a moment after being given Xiao Yue's professional answer. He had wanted to take this opportunity to intimidate Xiao Yue, but he didn't expect that she would easily resolve the situation.

He opened his mouth and wanted to say something else, but Xiao Yue spoke first, "Mr. Gao, if you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us and we will provide more detailed information and answers." Her tone was polite and firm, which not only expressed respect for Mr. Gao but also cleverly ended the question and answer session.

Mr. Gao had no choice but to sit down awkwardly. He didn't expect that this seemingly weak girl would be so difficult to deal with.

Xiao Yue felt that she was gradually gaining the initiative. She looked around, her eyes full of confidence. But she knew that Lin Xiao would not give up. What tricks would she use next?

Lin Xiao leaned close to the assistant's ear and whispered a few words. The assistant nodded and quickly left the venue. Xiao Yue observed all this calmly, feeling a sense of unease. She knew Lin Xiao wouldn't give up easily; this party was far from over.

A few minutes later, the lights in the conference room suddenly dimmed, and a video began playing on the big screen. In the video, a blurry figure was conducting some kind of transaction. Although the face was unclear, the voiceover clearly identified this person as a senior executive of Xiao's Enterprise. They claimed that Xiao's new business had serious quality issues and even posed a safety hazard.

The venue erupted in an uproar, with guests whispering and discussing the matter. Investors who had originally expressed interest in Xiao's new business began to hesitate. A high-ranking guest looked at Xiao Yue with a smug look, his eyes filled with mockery.

Xiao Yue's heart sank. She knew this was another ruthless move by Lin Xiao. The video was clearly fake, but at this critical moment, it was enough to destroy Xiao's credibility. She had to find a solution quickly, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous.

She took a deep breath, trying to stay calm. She looked around, trying to find a flaw. Just then, she noticed Shen Ting sitting in the corner. He was looking at her quietly, his eyes full of concern and encouragement.

Xiao Yue felt a warm feeling in her heart, as if she had found her backbone. She knew that Shen Ting had been secretly watching her, and perhaps he could help her find a solution to her problem.

She looked in Shen Ting's direction calmly, and Shen Ting nodded slightly, signaling her to be patient.

At this moment, Lin Xiao stood up and said with pretended regret, "What a pity! I didn't expect Xiao's new business to have such serious problems. It seems that we need to reconsider our previous cooperation."

Her tone was filled with false sympathy, but it couldn't hide her inner pride. She knew that this blow was enough to severely damage the Xiao family.

Xiao Yue looked at Lin Xiao coldly. She knew that she could no longer passively defend herself and had to take the initiative.

She picked up the microphone, cleared her throat, and said, "Dear guests, I know this video has shocked and confused everyone. But I can tell you responsibly that this video is fake. Someone deliberately wants to destroy the reputation of the Xiao family."

Although her voice was not loud, it was full of power and instantly attracted everyone's attention.

"I know that nothing I say right now will convince people. So I've decided to invite a few trial customers of Xiao's new business to come on stage..." Xiao Yue paused, her eyes sweeping across the room before finally landing on Shen Ting, "...and invite President Shen to be a witness and share their real experiences."