Double evil in the business district

Xiao Yue's voice was quiet, but resounding, like a reassurance dropped on a turbulent sea. Everyone's eyes were focused on her, and the originally noisy discussions in the banquet hall gradually subsided.

She took a deep breath and continued, "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."

The whole audience erupted in laughter. No one had expected Xiao Yue to be so bold as to invite Shen Ting to testify in public. Who was Shen Ting? He was a legend in the business world, a man of sharp judgment who would never easily endorse any company.

Shen Ting was slightly startled, then a subtle smile curved his lips. He slowly stood up, walked onto the stage under everyone's gaze, and stood beside Xiao Yue. He said nothing, simply standing there quietly, yet offering Xiao Yue immense support and encouragement.

Xiao Yue looked at Shen Ting gratefully, then turned to the audience and signaled the staff to invite a few trial customers to the stage.

Several trial customers took turns to speak on stage about their experiences using Xiao's new service. They all praised the new service, believing it greatly improved work efficiency and reduced operating costs, making it a truly innovative move.

The sincere sharing of the customers gave the guests a new understanding of the practicality of Xiao's new business. Their initial skepticism gradually turned into admiration and curiosity.

Lin Xiao sat in the audience, her face livid. She hadn't expected Xiao Yue to be able to turn the situation around, and seeing her plan about to fail, she felt unwilling to accept it.

She secretly took out her phone and sent a message to a trial customer: "After the deal is done, you will definitely get the benefits."

The trial customer was originally talking enthusiastically, but after receiving the message, his expression changed slightly and his eyes flickered.

He cleared his throat and was about to change his words...

"Wait." Xiao Yue suddenly spoke, interrupting him.

She walked calmly to the trial customer, staring at him sharply. "Before you share, I'd like to remind you that you and Xiao have signed a confidentiality agreement and integrity clause, which clearly stipulates that you must not harm Xiao's business interests in any form. If you violate the agreement, Xiao reserves the right to pursue legal liability."

As she spoke, she pulled out a printed agreement from her briefcase and unfolded it before everyone. The trial customer's signature was clearly visible on the agreement.

The trial customer's face turned pale, beads of sweat oozing from his forehead. He opened his mouth, but nothing came out. Lin Xiao, watching this from the audience, gritted her teeth in anger. She glared at the trial customer fiercely and cursed under her breath, "Useless thing!"

Seeing this, several other trial customers also expressed their willingness to abide by the agreement and share their experiences truthfully. Xiao Yue nodded in satisfaction and returned to the stage.

"I believe that in the face of facts, any rumors will be self-defeating." Xiao Yue's voice was firm and powerful, full of confidence.

The atmosphere in the banquet hall gradually calmed down, and the guests began to reconsider Xiao's new business. The originally one-sided situation began to show a glimmer of hope.

However, at this moment, a discordant voice broke this brief peace.

"Ms. Xiao, what you're talking about is just user experience. It doesn't prove your technology is truly innovative." Yang stood up slowly, a scornful smile on his face. "I heard that your technology is essentially the same as existing products on the market. It's just a different packaging."

He walked up to the stage and looked at Xiao Yue provocatively, "I suggest that you come up with some more convincing evidence, such as technical patents, certifications from authoritative institutions, etc. Otherwise, it will be difficult to convince people."

The appearance of Yang's opponent once again pushed the atmosphere of the banquet to the brink of tension. The guests began to whisper and discuss. Lin Xiao's face showed a smug smile. She knew that the appearance of Yang's opponent would bring even greater trouble to Xiao Yue.

Gao Binke was also a little shaken. He had been impressed by Xiao Yue's sincerity and the positive feedback from trial customers, but Yang's opponent's doubts made him hesitate again. He looked at Shen Ting, hoping for his advice.

Shen Ting still had no expression on his face. He just looked at Xiao Yue quietly, as if waiting for her response.

Xiao Yue took a deep breath. Facing Yang's provocation, she did not panic at all. She knew that this was a crucial moment. If she could not effectively respond to Yang's questioning, all her previous efforts would be wasted.

She smiled faintly, her eyes gleaming with confidence. "Mr. Yang's question is a very good one, and it's exactly what I'm going to talk about next." Xiao Yue paused and gestured for the staff to push a whiteboard onto the stage.

She picked up a pen and wrote a series of complicated formulas and symbols on the whiteboard.

"This is..." Gao Binke looked at the contents on the whiteboard in confusion. He had no idea what these symbols meant.

"This is the core technical principle of our new business." Xiao Yue turned around, faced everyone, and spoke slowly... She pointed to the formula on the whiteboard and began to explain it in concise and clear language.

"First, our technology uses..." Xiao Yue explained, pointing to a key formula on the whiteboard. "This is a brand-new algorithm that can..."

She used accessible language to translate complex technical terms into easily digestible concepts. Using real-world examples, she explained the unique technical principles and innovations of Xiao's new business in a simple and accessible manner. Her presentation was eloquent and logical, and each argument was supported by detailed data and case studies, making it convincing.

As Xiao Yue explained, the banquet hall gradually quieted down, the guests listening intently. Even Yang, his opponent, who had initially looked disdainful, could not help but frown. He had initially thought Xiao's technique was just a bluff, but he hadn't expected it to be truly unique. He tried to find loopholes in Xiao Yue's explanation, but found that her grasp of the technical details far exceeded his imagination and was completely impeccable.

Mr. Gao, initially wavering, now leaned towards Xiao. He looked at Xiao Yue, who appeared confident and composed on the stage, his eyes filled with admiration. He whispered to his assistant, "It seems Xiao has truly brought groundbreaking technology this time."

However, Lin Xiao was unwilling to see the Xiao family's fortunes rise. Anxiously, she walked over to Gao Binke and said in a low voice, "Mr. Gao, don't be fooled by her! This woman is so eloquent, who knows if what she said is true or not? Maybe she just made it up on the spur of the moment to fool people!"

Gao Binke frowned slightly and looked at Lin Xiao: “Ms. Lin, do you have any evidence to prove that Miss Xiao is deceiving us?”

Lin Xiao was speechless. She had no evidence, but out of jealousy and selfishness, she didn't want to see Xiao Yue succeed. With a roll of her eyes, she said, "Boss Gao, think about it. If Xiao's technology is really that advanced, why has it remained so unknown until now? There must be something fishy going on!"

Gao Binke began to hesitate again. While Lin Xiao's words lacked solid evidence, they were not entirely unreasonable. He once again looked at Xiao Yue, who was speaking eloquently on the stage, his heart filled with conflicting feelings.

After Xiao Yue finished her explanation, she gracefully put down her pen, looked around the banquet hall, and said with a smile, "The above is the core technical principle of our new business. I believe that everyone has made their own judgment."

Warm applause erupted from the audience, with many guests expressing their approval of Xiao's new technology. Yang's opponent's doubts seemed feeble and powerless. He stood aside with a sullen face, unable to utter a word.

Xiao Yue smiled faintly, secretly relieved. She knew that the crisis was over for the time being. However, she did not let her guard down. She keenly caught the moment when Lin Xiao and Yang exchanged glances, which were filled with resentment and conspiracy.

Xiao Yue knew that although the situation had improved, Lin Xiao and her rival Yang were still looking for opportunities to sabotage it. How could she ensure the new business was fully accepted? She raised a glass of champagne and walked over to Mr. Gao. "Mr. Gao, thank you for your continued support of Xiao Corporation..." Her voice was gentle but firm, and her eyes gleamed with wisdom.

"Ms. Xiao, your technical explanation is indeed impressive..." The senior guest raised his glass, clinked it with Xiao Yue's, and said meaningfully, "However, seeing is believing, hearing is not. Theoretical breakthroughs are certainly important, but ultimately it depends on the results of practical application."

Xiao Yue elegantly sipped her champagne. She had anticipated what Mr. Gao would say. "Mr. Gao is absolutely right," she said with a faint smile, a confident glint in her eyes. "We at Xiao have always emphasized integrating theory with practice. To give you a more intuitive understanding of the advantages of our new service, I've specially arranged a short demonstration."

Lin Xiao's face changed slightly when she heard this. She didn't expect Xiao Yue to be so prepared. She quietly pulled Yang's opponent's sleeve and whispered, "It seems that we have to find a way to stop her."

Yang nodded with a gloomy face, thinking in his mind how to disrupt Xiao Yue's demonstration.

Xiao Yue seemed unaware of Lin Xiao and Yang's subtle movements. She continued to address Mr. Gao, "Mr. Gao, please wait a moment. Our technical team is making final preparations."

Guest Gao nodded with interest. He wanted to see what Xiao Yue was up to.

Xiao Yue turned and walked to a corner of the banquet hall, where several computers and other equipment were placed. She whispered to the head of the technical team, "Is everything ready?"

"Mr. Xiao, everything is ready and we can start at any time." The head of the technical team replied confidently.

Xiao Yue nodded in satisfaction. She looked up at the crowd in the banquet hall and found Shen Ting standing not far away, gazing at her intently. Their eyes met in mid-air, and Shen Ting's look held a hint of encouragement and admiration, which gave Xiao Yue great confidence.

Xiao Yue took a deep breath, returned to Mr. Gao, and said with a smile, "Mr. Gao, we can start now."

The senior guest made a "please" gesture, indicating that Xiao Yue should start the demonstration.

Xiao Yue walked over to a computer and began operating it expertly. The interface for Xiao's new business appeared on the projection screen. She began demonstrating the process, explaining each step clearly and concisely.

Lin Xiao and Yang stood aside, their faces growing increasingly grim. They had originally thought they could find loopholes in Xiao Yue's demonstration and exploit them, but Xiao Yue's demonstration was flawless, leaving them unable to find any flaws.

The atmosphere in the banquet hall gradually became lively, and the guests expressed their appreciation for the convenient and efficient operating procedures of Xiao's new business.

Gao Binke looked at the demonstration on the screen with a look of satisfaction in his eyes. He turned to the assistant beside him and said, "It seems that Xiao's company has really made sufficient preparations this time."

At this moment, the lights in the banquet hall suddenly went out, plunging the entire hall into darkness. Someone screamed in surprise, and the scene was immediately thrown into chaos.

"What's going on?" Gao Binke's voice sounded in the darkness.

Xiao Yue's heart sank. She had a bad feeling, as if something was about to happen.

With a "click", a beam of light suddenly hit Xiao Yue.

She looked up and saw Lin Xiao standing under the light, holding a USB flash drive in his hand and a sinister smile on his face.

"Xiao Yue, do you think you've won?" Lin Xiao's voice was particularly harsh in the darkness. "I have evidence that you've plagiarized other people's technological achievements..."