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"Look at their signboard—Ideal Paradise Network Technology Company. Have you guys heard of them?"

"No, is it a new company that emerged in the past few months? Do they have any products?"

"Being invited to an investment conference should mean they have some capabilities, right?

But this attitude of not participating and not competing, it really seems like a slight to Shengda, doesn't it?!"

Everyone was discussing with the person next to them. Nobody had expected a company to attend the meeting without taking part in the bidding, which for a start-up is a crucial step akin to an infusion of life-saving blood!

Moreover, this wasn't any large-scale public investment conference but an internal investment meeting organized by Shengda Company itself.

All the companies invited were start-up game companies within Modu that Shengda was optimistic about. By investing and supporting the development of these companies, once they grew bigger, Shengda would benefit from the dividends.

No one's money comes easily, especially for large companies who account for every penny. Being invited to attend an investment conference by Shengda not only hinted at the possibility of investment but also served as an opportunity to enhance corporate visibility.

This was Shengda's recognition, an affirmation from the industry leader!

After this meeting, even if they didn't secure investment from Shengda, they would likely catch the eye of other investors and see increased opportunities for future financing!

But Ideal Paradise outright refused!

Although the results of the meeting had not yet been announced, this was a clear rejection of Shengda's investment.

To put it nicely, it's called confidence; to put it bluntly, it's arrogance!

This was a slap in the face of Manager Chen Yufei of Shengda's investment department right in front of everyone!

Some people sneaked a glance at Chen Yufei and sure enough, his face had darkened, his eyes filled with displeasure.

Even if not participating, couldn't you at least go through the motions of competing? Just sitting there listening? Are you really just here to attend the meeting?

And to reject Shengda's investment?

Just how much capital does Ideal Paradise have to be able to refuse Shengda? In this industry, how many investment organizations would Ideal Paradise even consider acceptable?

Gu Yu couldn't truly believe that just because his company developed a so-called hit simulator game, he thought his company had unlimited prospects, could he?

Chen Yufei glanced at the company roster on the table, with the information of Ideal Paradise right on the top page.

The company was established less than a month ago and made a weekly advertising revenue of over ten million with a textual interactive casual game "Life Restart Simulator."

After deducting platform shares, Ideal Paradise netted five million in pure profits.

It was key in reviving Shengda's mobile game platform, which was on the verge of shutting down—this was something everyone in the Shengda Game Department knew.

That was precisely why Chen Yufei had his assistant Xu Fei invite Gu Yu to this investment symposium.

He had even drafted a ten million yuan investment proposal especially for them, which also signified his recognition of Ideal Paradise, not something those companies who got investment spots through bribery could compare to.

And yet Gu Yu told him that he was not participating in the bidding?

Not participating?

Didn't that mean his prepared investment proposal was wasted? Moreover, it suggested that the other party simply didn't care about Shengda's investment.

That was a blatant slap in the face for him, Chen Yufei!

In his view, even if they weren't falling over themselves with gratitude, they should at least have had the decency to thank him profusely and invite him for a meal or drinks.

In his opinion, there shouldn't be a small game company that could refuse Shengda!

Yet today, there was!

Chen Yufei felt his face had been slapped, his mood turning dark, but his professionalism compelled him to show a smile.

"Hehe, no problem, investment is a matter of mutual consent after all. It's normal for some to forfeit."

He said this while organizing the documents on the table.

No one noticed that he crumpled the A4 paper with Ideal Paradise Company's information and threw it into the trash can.

"Sorry, I'm really just here to learn a bit more, I apologize for delaying everyone's time," Gu Yu admitted, knowing that his unpreparedness was somewhat rude, so he stood up and bowed to everyone.

"Hehe, you guys are quite self-aware, knowing that you can't possibly get the investment and withdrawing from the competition on your own,"

Bi Jian sneered disdainfully from across the room.

In his view, Gu Yu's Ideal Paradise had only been established for such a short time. Even if they were lucky to have produced a hit, it wasn't worth Shengda's attention.

Moreover, he was well aware of the insider details, and the spots were essentially decided, so it was futile for Gu Yu to compete.

It was just a pity that he couldn't witness Gu Yu's empty-handed struggle.

"Did a dog sneak into the meeting room? Why do I hear barking?"

Gu Yu ignored Bi Jian, scanning the meeting room casually, then turned to Boss Pu and the others behind him and said.

Boss Pu and his group couldn't help but grin; they knew Gu Yu was insulting Bi Jian.

As expected, being insulted indirectly by Gu Yu in the presence of so many people, Bi Jian felt his blood boil.

"Hmph, a jumping clown!"

He huffed and turned his face away, no longer speaking to Gu Yu.

But Gu Yu didn't miss the chance for mockery and added, "The dog is quite obedient, responding as soon as it's called!"

Upon hearing this, everyone there could hardly maintain their composure, struggling to hold back their laughter.

It was clear to everyone that there was a significant rift between Bi Jian and Gu Yu, and neither was going to let the other off easy.

Although it was just a battle of wits, it was evident that Gu Yu had the upper hand.

"You!"

Bi Jian was so enraged that his face turned red and his neck thickened. He turned his head to glare at Gu Yu, almost slamming his hand on the table for a face-off then and there.

"Enough, Mr. Gu, please take a seat. The meeting isn't over, and I ask everyone to remain quiet,"

Chen Yufei couldn't stand this invisible skirmish any longer and intervened directly.

Gu Yu nodded his head and sat down. After all, he had achieved his goal of irritating Bi Jian.

With Manager Chen stepping in, Bi Jian couldn't retort against Gu Yu and had no choice but to swallow his anger, his eyes fiercely fixed on Gu Yu.

"You're so naughty! You've really angered Bi Jian; look at him, he seems like he wants to chew you up and spit you out!"

Lin Xinyue chuckled, her lips pursed. She hadn't expected Gu Yu to be so eloquent.

Bi Jian now looked like he had swallowed a fly.

"I want to do more than just irritate him; I want to completely take him down."

Gu Yu said with a smug smile; riling up Bi Jian was just an appetizer to him.

After all, his ultimate goal was to completely topple Bi Jian's Sword Barrier Network and let such a vampiric company perish under the light of justice!

Repaying kindness and avenging wrongs was Gu Yu's character trait.

Besides, the system had also issued him a task to defeat Sword Barrier Network, with a reward of ten thousand Check-in Points.

Why not do it, if he could take revenge and earn Check-in Points at the same time?

Lin Xinyue, looking at Gu Yu's confident expression, was curious about how exactly he planned to bring down Bi Jian.

It couldn't possibly come to blows, could it? Gu Yu didn't seem like one to act so impulsively.

At that moment, Chen Yufei, who was seated in the main chair, spoke again.

"After careful deliberation with the four supervisors, we have now decided on the target of this year's investment conference."

"Next, my assistant Xu Fei will announce the winners,"

No sooner had Chen Yufei finished speaking than the door of the conference room opened, and Xu Fei sashayed in.

As she passed by Gu Yu, she flashed him a flirtatious smile.

"Disgusting woman!"

Lin Xinyue muttered under her breath.