Living in a county town, starting as a stock market maker...

All eyes were on Su Qingying.

Hello, uncles and aunts.

"I've been listening to everyone talk for a long time, and I know that everyone cares about Gu Ming."

"Yes, we've watched this child grow up, how could we not care?"

"I understand."

"I also know that people may have some misunderstandings about what Gu Ming is doing now. For example, they think it's a pity that he quit such a good job in the South, they think that what he's doing now, live streaming, is not serious, and they are worried that he will spend money recklessly and make bad friends."

These words made everyone present feel somewhat awkward.

It's not a pleasant feeling to talk behind someone's back and have the person directly confront you about it.

They all thought the pretty girl was about to explode.

But Su Qingying did not.

She changed the subject, her tone now tinged with pride.

Actually, everyone is wrong.

She paused for a moment before continuing.

"Gu Ming resigned and went home because he was too outstanding. He was selected for a very important project and had to come back to complete it."

"What project is it? Is it that important?"

An old man couldn't help but ask.

"This project, on a grand scale, is related to the future urban image of Hegang."

"To put it another way, what Gu Ming is doing now is a publicity project commissioned by our city. It's about showcasing the best aspects of Hegang to people all over China through the internet."

"Let the whole of China see it?"

"Just because he made those few short videos?"

Questions immediately arose.

"Of course not those few short videos."

Su Qing's team had anticipated that they would ask this question.

"Those were just appetizers. The friends Gu Ming made, those girls, that everyone was worried about earlier, they're not disreputable people."

She continued.

"They were personally selected by Gu Ming; they are promising local youths. Just a few days ago, they were officially appointed as youth ambassadors by our city's animal protection association. This was even reported on our local WeChat public account, Hegang Online. You can search for it now if you don't believe me."

"Youth Ambassador?"

"Really? It's on the news?"

A commotion broke out in the crowd, and someone immediately pulled out their phone to start searching.

Soon, exclamations rang out.

"Oh my, it really is. Look, those are the girls in the photo."

"HG City Animal Protection Association...that's a legitimate organization."

Aunt Wang leaned over to take a look, then looked up at Su Qingying, her suspicion turning into shock.

Su Qingying felt the time was right, so she brought up the issue of money.

"As for the issue that everyone is most worried about, Gu Ming's reckless spending, there is even less to worry about."

She held up her finger and pointed to herself.

"I came all the way from the capital specifically to deliver money to him."

"Giving money away?"

Everyone was stunned.

"My name is Su Qingying, and I work at an investment company in Beijing."

She said it casually.

"Our job is to find talented young people like Gu Ming across the country, invest in them, and help them realize their dreams."

She looked around, her tone becoming serious.

"Our company is very optimistic about Gu Ming's proposal to promote Hegang. Therefore, we have decided to invest a full ten million yuan to support him in completing this project."

"Ten million?"

With a loud bang, the whole courtyard erupted in noise.

All the people playing mahjong in the game room came out and gathered at the entrance.

Ten million.

These elderly people have lived their entire lives in this small town, working diligently, yet their monthly pensions are only two or three thousand yuan.

For them, this number is simply astronomical.

They looked at Su Qingying, the woman who casually mentioned ten million, with eyes full of awe.

"So, does everyone understand?"

Su Qingying's voice rang out again, giving a final summary.

"Gu Ming is doing something great that will bring honor to his hometown."

"The friends he makes are youth representatives who have been officially recognized."

"As for the money he spent, it was project funding that we, the professional investors from Beijing, lined up to give him."

With each word she spoke, the onlookers became more convinced.

Their initial worries and misunderstandings simply couldn't stand up to the facts of the city's commissioned project, the official youth ambassador certification, and the multi-million dollar investment.

Just then, a figure carrying a garbage bag walked out of the stairwell.

It was Gu Ming's mother, Meng Xiaoyan.

She had just boiled water at home and was about to go downstairs to take out the trash when she saw that the area downstairs was completely surrounded by people.

At the center of the crowd was the incredibly beautiful female classmate that her son had brought home that afternoon.

She was about to ask what was going on when she heard the last part of Su Qingying's words.

"...As for the money he spent, it was project funding that we, the professional investors from Beijing, lined up to give him."

Meng Xiaoyan froze completely.

The trash bag in her hand fell to the ground with a thud.

What?

A multi-million dollar investment?

To bring honor to one's hometown?

Investors from Beijing?

She looked at Su Qingying, then at the shocked and envious expressions of her neighbors, and felt that her brain was completely overwhelmed.

"so,"

Su Qingying concluded her statement with an undeniable force in her voice.

"I hope the uncles and aunties won't misunderstand him anymore. He's carrying such a huge project all by himself, and the pressure is immense. As his neighbors, we should support and encourage him, right?"

"Yes, yes, that's absolutely right."

Aunt Wang was the first to react. She slapped her thigh and exclaimed with a face full of regret.

"Oh dear, young lady, we old folks were blind to your greatness and misunderstood Mingzi."

"Who can disagree? Old Gu's son is quite promising; he accomplishes great things quietly."

"I knew it! How could a top student from a 985 university be an ordinary person?"

"Teacher Meng, you are so lucky to have raised such a good son."

The wind direction changed instantly.

Those elderly people who had just thought Gu Ming was frivolous now had faces full of pride, as if they had also participated in the project.

Meng Xiaoyan was still standing there, somewhat bewildered by the sudden news.

At that moment, Su Qingying saw her.

She walked through the crowd to Meng Xiaoyan, her face showing respect and a hint of apology.

"Auntie, hello. I'm Su Qingying, Gu Ming's classmate and also his project investor. I hope you don't mind that I've said so much without your permission."

Meng Xiaoyan looked at the girl in front of her.

She's beautiful, has a sweet voice, and is also capable.

Looking back on her son's unusual behavior during this period, and her previous complaints and tears, she realized that...

She suddenly realized how terribly wrong she had been.

It turns out the son wasn't just fooling around.

It turns out he really was doing something big.

A surge of pride and joy welled up inside her, and her eyes instantly reddened.

"I don't mind, I don't mind."

Meng Xiaoyan grabbed Su Qingying's hand tightly, with astonishing strength.

"Good child, such a good child. Auntie... Auntie misunderstood Mingzi before, and she misunderstood you too."

She looked at Su Qingying with the same gaze she would give her daughter-in-law.

"Come on, come upstairs with Auntie. Dinner will be ready soon. You must be exhausted from standing downstairs for so long. Honestly, Mingzi is such a thoughtless child. How could she leave you here all alone?"

As she spoke, she pulled Su Qingying along.

That enthusiasm was almost overwhelming for Su Qingying.

In the courtyard, only a group of elderly men and women remained, still engaged in a heated discussion, and a new legend about the young Gu family man who was bringing a multi-million dollar investment from Beijing and a beautiful girlfriend, ready to do something big for Hegang.