My Virtual Girlfriend-Chapter 393: Surprising Everyone Once Again

Thinking of this, Chen Yan couldn’t help but ask, "The reason?"

Qin Ming replied, "The reason is... my sister insisted on the investment amount, demanding an investment of four hundred million, for a thirty-five percent stake. And... she also demanded that our company have veto power!"

"That condition might be a bit excessive. The Instant Camera side has always been resistant to acceptance."

"Our team members also think the asking price is a bit too harsh. They believe my sister is out to make the negotiations fall through. So these past few days, they’ve been calling me non-stop, hoping I can persuade her."

After hearing this, Chen Yan didn’t rush to respond but leaned back in his chair before asking, "And what about your thoughts?"

Qin Ming hesitated for a moment, then said, "Actually... I think this is an opportunity."

He analyzed, "Instant Camera is now fourth in the entire ride-hailing field. Their main market share is in third- and fourth-tier cities."

"Because they are a certain distance behind the top three apps, they can almost certainly be considered a company that will be eliminated."

"Their options are not plentiful. To fight for a chance, even to hold out until an acquisition, they need our capital to survive this difficulty."

"So, I feel, my sister’s price is not a problem."

Saying this, a dominant aura akin to a submerged dragon breaking the surface emanated from Qin Ming, "They..."

"Have no choice."

Surprised by Qin Ming’s words, Chen Yan couldn’t help but ask, "Then what about you...?"

Qin Ming returned to his usual grin, saying, "But... that’s just my own thought. The others in the company don’t feel the same. The pressure on her is really too much."

Hearing this, Chen Yan understood Qin Ming’s underlying intent.

On the surface, he wanted Chen Yan to persuade He Mengxue, but his real motive was to have Chen Yan support He Mengxue and help alleviate her pressure.

After figuring out Qin Ming’s cunning, Chen Yan pointed at him, laughing and chiding, "You... always with these little tricks."

However, after scolding him, Chen Yan fell into deep thought and didn’t agree right away.

He looked at Qin Ming and asked, "Qin Ming. Do you trust my judgment?"

Actually, the matter of Chen Yan’s judgment was already widely discussed last week during He Mengxue’s executive meeting, so Qin Ming was aware of it.

Now, faced with Chen Yan’s question.

He stood up straight without hesitation, saying, "Of course I trust it!"

Chen Yan nodded, then said, "I trust it a lot too."

He looked deeply at Qin Ming and said, "So, I trust your sister. I believe she’ll make it through this obstacle on her own and return with victory."

Stunned by Chen Yan’s words, Qin Ming paused a while before nodding earnestly, "I understand, Brother Chen."

Chen Yan nodded, then waved his hand.

Qin Ming bowed slightly to Chen Yan and quietly left the room. From his departing figure, it seemed as though he suddenly understood many things...

After leaving Chen Yan’s office, Qin Ming thought a lot.

He began to reflect on his actions this time.

He felt that Chen Yan hadn’t misjudged; he himself had been relying too much on little cleverness and acting a bit parochially...

Although he believed in his cousin, he always wanted to add an extra layer of protection for her, hoping Chen Yan would lend a hand.

And Chen Yan?

Believing in his cousin meant unconditional trust. Even trust that she could overcome any adversity she faced.

For a moment, he felt that Chen Yan had truly shown the demeanor of a leader before him.

It was the true "don’t doubt the ones you use, don’t use the ones you doubt."

Since he had chosen to trust He Mengxue and handed the matter over to her, no matter what happened, he was confident in letting her resolve it herself.

Thinking of this, and recalling the times Chen Yan had trusted his own judgment,

Qin Ming made a bold decision: he would... promote Chen Yan and He Mengxue on Qin Island. He would highlight their confidence and vigor!

Exactly at that time, due to the repeated setbacks of He Mengxue, the Qin Island Billionaires circle started questioning her capabilities.

Although He Mengxue had grown up besting him, Qin Ming still shared a good relationship with her. He didn’t want to see those rumors spreading anymore...

...

Meanwhile...

Chen Yan in the office was unaware of Qin Ming’s thoughts and considerations.

After Qin Ming left, he leaned back in his chair, pondering He Mengxue’s situation.

Actually... how could Chen Yan not want to give He Mengxue more support?

But... he didn’t dare.

The Instant Camera photo only listed the names of the personnel and the target investment amount, without details on how to accomplish the task.

So, he also didn’t know whether He Mengxue ultimately gave up her persistence to acquire Orange Squash or persisted and succeeded.

He was also worried that a call from him might affect He Mengxue’s judgment, leading the situation to deviate from its natural progression.

Therefore, he could only pretend to be cool and claim he trusted He Mengxue...

......

Under Chen Yan’s "indulgence" and Qin Ming’s promotion, it didn’t take long for the second-generation circle on Qin Island to be aware of the predicaments faced by He Mengxue and Chen Yan’s evaluation of her.

Although Chen Yan had proven himself with countless facts, and this time he was so positive about He Mengxue; everyone should ideally trust her as well.

But, after all, since leaving the He family, He Mengxue’s performances were somewhat lackluster.

So, the Qin Island’s circle of the wealthy didn’t look favorably upon He Mengxue perfectly resolving the situation.

Even more, some who were envious of Chen Yan, during private conversations, said Chen Yan finally made a misjudgment this time. After He Mengxue had left the protection of the He family, her true colors were already showing.

As the days went by,

The negotiations between Chen’s Investment and Instant Camera were still deadlocked.

Just when everyone was not hopeful, suddenly, He Mengxue led her team back to Qin Island.

That afternoon, the deputy head of Chen’s Investment who stayed at Instant Camera’s headquarters and Instant Camera’s deputy jointly announced to the public that Chen Group had invested four hundred million in cash to acquire 35.3% of Instant Camera’s shares. Moreover, the company held veto power.

This deputy head, who stayed at Instant Camera’s headquarters, would act as the company supervisor, staying at Instant Camera to oversee the company’s operations and handle subsequent affairs between the two companies.

Furthermore, as a representative of Chen Group, he would join the company’s four-person board of directors as one of the directors.

When this news came, instantly the entire Qin Island, and even the rich circle on the Qindong Peninsula, were somewhat speechless.

Nobody expected the situation to take such a surprising turn.

Especially since Instant Camera had previously held out stubbornly, refusing to yield, only to suddenly admit defeat.

And He Mengxue’s capabilities were greatly displayed in this investment.

Despite starting with very harsh conditions, to everyone’s surprise, when the deal was truly struck, it turned out she could demand even more.

With this impressive performance out, no one doubted He Mengxue’s abilities anymore.

And the second generation on Qin Island also started shouting that the "big sister" was back.

.....

Meanwhile, at the same time, while everyone was shocked by the accomplishments He Mengxue had made, He Mengxue also returned to Qin Island to visit Chen Yan’s office and report on her work.

Chen Yan had been already waiting in the office.

Seeing He Mengxue walk in, he smiled and applauded, saying, "You indeed didn’t disappoint my trust."

Today, He Mengxue once again donned her favorite red outfit, a tight-fitting red coat that outlined her shapely figure, exceptionally enchanting.

Her face, thinned from the struggles of the previous period, looked even more beautiful.

Perhaps it was the success of the negotiation that restored her confidence, so she appeared especially bold today.

She used her beautiful eyes to look at Chen Yan and said with a smile, "It’s all thanks to Director Chen’s excellent guidance."

"If it weren’t for Director Chen’s abundant trust. I might have really given up halfway."

Chen Yan pointed to his eyes, repeating the words he used to encourage He Mengxue, "I trust my judgment, so I have no doubt about your capabilities."

"I believe, you wouldn’t let me down."

Hearing Chen Yan’s words, He Mengxue’s eyes flickered.

Only she knew what she had experienced during this time.

After leaving Wutong Group and losing the halo of Qin Island’s richest daughter, she faced numerous rejections. Among her three partners, Chen Yan, and even Qin Ming had proven themselves early, while only she kept stumbling.

At that time, she truly felt the sky was gray.

Until... Chen Yan gave her a glimmer of hope.

If it wasn’t for the trust and support Chen Yan gave her initially, and his unwavering stand on her side even when the negotiations reached a deadlock, without withdrawing her mandate,

Maybe she would never have rebounded in this lifetime.

But now, she had finally come out, regained her confidence, so her feelings for Chen Yan became more fervent in her heart.

Thinking this, He Mengxue’s gaze lingered on Chen Yan for a few moments, then she said, "Then, Director Chen. For such an outstanding completion of the task, don’t you have any reward for me?"