People in the Republic of China era began to rise from industry.

"Chairman Lin, did you see today's newspaper?"

As Lin Yi came downstairs, Fan Zhongxu, who was standing next to the car, immediately handed him a copy of the application.

"I didn't expect this to spread so quickly, and I didn't expect that someone would come out in the newspaper to support us so soon."

"Especially the phrase 'I'd rather die standing than live kneeling' is truly stirring."

"With such deep trust from my countrymen, I can die without regret."

Lin Yi: "..."

Old Fan is too honest. How could he wait for outsiders to step forward and offer their support in this kind of situation?

Of course, it's about guiding public opinion yourself.

"Yes, I've seen it too. That's good news."

He said casually, opening the car door as he spoke, "That Miss Sheng Qi might have read the newspaper and that's why she suddenly decided to invest in our alkali plant."

Fan Zhongxu nodded and opened the passenger door, getting in.

"I have contacted some people these past few days, but not anyone from the Sheng family."

"Miss Seven has never paid much attention to outside affairs over the years, so the only reason she would suddenly call us now is because we saw it in the newspapers."

Fan Zhongxu was analyzing the situation when Lin Yi asked, "Old Fan, could you tell me who this Miss Sheng is?"

"……you do not know?!"

"I just returned from abroad not long ago, isn't it normal that I don't know?"

Lin Yi shrugged.

He just asked Ah Sheng, but this guy doesn't know either.

"Yes, yes, I was confused."

Fan Zhongxu chuckled and immediately began to introduce Lin Yi.

The seventh young lady, Sheng Aiyi, is the daughter of Sheng Xingsun.

In the ninth year of the Tongzhi reign of the Qing Dynasty, he joined Li Hongzhang's staff and participated in the Self-Strengthening Movement.

He founded China's first civilian shipping company, the China Merchants Steam Navigation Company.

The first telecommunications company was the Tianjin Telegraph Bureau.

The first integrated steel enterprise was the Hanyang Iron and Steel Plant.

The first university specializing in science and engineering, Beiyang University.

The first modern bank, the Tongshang Bank.

He also participated in railway operations, coal mining, Huasheng Textile Factory, and so on... He was already the richest man in the country in the early years of the Republic of China!

He even served as Minister of Commerce and Minister of Posts and Communications during the Qing Dynasty.

He is hailed as the father of Chinese industry.

Although he has been dead for more than ten years, the Sheng family’s reputation remains undiminished.

His sons inherited his legacy and are now also leaders in the business world.

As for the seventh young lady, who was most favored by her father, she now manages the Yuzhai Charity Estate founded by Sheng Xingsun on her own.

This mortuary is not the kind that Uncle Nine manages.

Instead, it's more like a charitable foundation, specifically used for doing good deeds.

It is said that when Mr. Sheng was alive, he invested half of his family fortune into it.

According to rumors, at the height of the Sheng family's power, they possessed tens of millions of taels of silver in their private collection alone.

Today, no one knows exactly how much money Yuzhai Charity Estate controls.

But those in high-end circles all know that the charity estate spends no less than a million yuan every year on charitable acts such as donating money to help students and alleviating poverty.

He has always kept a low profile.

For example, when the 29th Route Army was fighting against the Japanese in Shanghai at the beginning of the year, they generously donated three million yuan for military expenses.

To put it more vividly, those who are now famous and wealthy in Shanghai can only be considered nouveau riche in front of the Sheng family.

In terms of cultural heritage, they are worlds apart.

In short, they are rich.

After listening to Fan Zhongxu's account of the journey, Lin Yi summarized it as follows.

Old Fan was still excited at this moment.

"If Miss Seven is willing to help this time, with both financial resources and connections, Wynn will definitely be able to survive."

Lin Yi nodded without saying a word.

This incredibly wealthy woman—isn't she the perfect business partner he'd been thinking about all day yesterday?

As he pondered this, he began to inquire about the specifics of the Seventh Miss.

Only by learning more can we act with purpose.

Old Fan was an honest man, and he introduced himself enthusiastically.

Then Lin Yi heard something quite explosive: "She had a romantic entanglement with Song Wenchang?"

"It's all ancient history. Miss Seven was also heartbroken over a love affair, which is why she's still single at nearly thirty."

"Tell me carefully."

Once the fire of gossip is ignited, it is difficult to suppress.

It was only because he was sitting in the cramped car that Lin Yi would have had to sit with his legs crossed to listen.

"Not many people know about this. I only heard about it back then because I knew the Fourth Young Master."

According to Fan Zhongxu, the seventh young lady was 16 years old at that time.

Like Lin Yi today, Song Wenchang was also in his prime and had just returned to China.

My first job was as a secretary to the fourth young master of the Sheng family.

He fell in love with the Seventh Miss at first sight and began to pursue her intensely.

As the young girl's heart begins to flutter, Song Wenchang, who has been mingling with people in the US for many years, also knows how to win their hearts.

So he quickly won the heart of the Seventh Miss and boldly proposed marriage to the Sheng family.

However, the still-living Mrs. Zhuang did not approve of him, disliking Song's father because of his background as a church violinist.

They were not of equal social standing, so she rejected his marriage proposal.

In the end, Song Wenchang went south in a huff and sought refuge with his second sister's husband, Mr. Sun Yat-sen.

When he returned, he had achieved great success, but he already had a wife.

What happened after that, Lao Fan didn't know.

In short, things have come to this; the two have lost contact and are practically estranged.

"Haha, interesting."

After listening to this with great interest, Lin Yi asked, "Old Fan, since you know about this and know people in the Sheng family, why didn't you ask Miss Qi for help when you were targeted by Song Wenchang?"

“If you beg her for help, she will lend you a hand, just because Song Wenchang is targeting you.”

Miss Seven is still single, which must be because love has turned into hatred.

Normally, as long as it makes Song Wenchang uncomfortable, this seventh young lady would definitely pay up without hesitation.

Fan Zhongxu rolled his eyes at him, annoyed: "Chairman Lin, you should be more considerate!"

Lin Yi smiled and did not refute.

However, I've already made up my mind.

My business partner is Miss Seven!

……

The Sheng Mansion is located in the French Concession New Territories.

Unlike small villas like the Lin Mansion, it is more appropriate to call it an estate.

In a courtyard enclosed by white walls, there is a three-story main building, with several two-story buildings scattered around it.

The back garden has more than a dozen beautiful sycamore trees, and under their shade, flowers bloom in abundance, creating a sea of ​​flowers.

Lin Yi followed Fan Zhongxu along the cobblestone path to the pavilion, where he finally met the still unmarried Seventh Miss.

With an oval face, bright eyes, and white teeth, she sat in a chair holding a book, appearing extremely serene from afar.

Because of her age, she has a more elegant and graceful air compared to ordinary young ladies.

This was Lin Yi's first impression of the Seventh Miss.

Upon seeing the two approaching, Miss Seven put down her book and stood up: "Mr. Fan."

"Seventh Miss".

Fan Zhongxu was very respectful, and then introduced his business partner, Lin Yi.

"This is Mr. Lin Yilin, a shareholder of our Yongli Alkali Plant and the chairman of Andao Company."

"Seventh Miss".

The Seventh Miss nodded slightly to him, invited the two to sit down, and then had tea served...