At the start, I tricked the school beauty, and ended up with twins?

"Really?"

"This Gu Yu, he really is beyond my expectations."

Chen Yufei's face changed unpredictably as he listened to the words conveyed by Xu Fei.

He had just reached a tacit understanding with Gu Yu, each giving way to preserve face, but in less than a minute, Gu Yu had sprung another surprise!

Gu Yu was actually going to give up the ten million investment from Shengda!

It wasn't just talk, he really looked down on the money!

Chen Yufei looked up at Gu Yu, who was sitting at the far end of the table, his eyes deep and enigmatic.

He seemed like a crocodile lying in wait, unpredictable in when it would strike.

As his mind raced, Chen Yufei's eyes gradually turned from coldness to mockery. He suddenly felt he had been overthinking.

Why should he push this investment on Gu Yu if Gu Yu didn't want it? It was making him lose face!

Since that was the case, it's better to go along with Gu Yu's wishes!

No more giving it! Time to change the recipient!

But to whom?

Chen Yufei's gaze swept back and forth among several who had just won bids, after all, these people had "given benefits," and he would definitely consider them first.

After looking at several people who kept flattering him, Chen Yufei's eyes suddenly fell on Bi Jian and then he found the information on Sword Barrier Network in the folder and began reading.

Bi Jian, unaware that he had caught Chen Yufei's attention, had all his focus on Gu Yu, like a venomous snake eager to devour his rival whole.

He had thought Gu Yu would completely infuriate Chen Yufei and then be thrown out of the meeting room.

But he didn't expect Gu Yu to respond so quickly and immediately retract his words to defuse the crisis!

Since he didn't get to see Gu Yu embarrassed, he was feeling unhappy, and on top of that, Gu Yu also had an investment from Shengda Investment—a special ten million quota!

That immediately made him feel very unbalanced. He had treated Supervisor Wang Meng to drinks and brought gifts for Supervisor Li, buttering them up for support, and managed to secure eight million in investment.

But Gu Yu? He did nothing and got ten million!

On what basis? How was Gu Yu's Ideal Paradise any better than his Sword Barrier Network?

Just because of that trash game, the Life Restart Simulator? How much money could it possibly make?

Chen Yufei must be out of his mind!

Even now, Bi Jian hadn't realized just how popular Ideal Paradise's game was. In his view, Gu Yu's company was just lucky.

As for capability, he saw none!

He had even checked the corporate information; Ideal Paradise had a registered capital of a mere one hundred thousand yuan!

A hundred thousand? That was less than what he spent on a single ad campaign for Simulating Billionaire!

Gu Yu's company only had five people, what was that? A small workshop?

How on earth did Ideal Paradise deserve a ten million investment?

In any case, his heart was filled with various grievances. He felt Sword Barrier Network was at least a hundred times better than Ideal Paradise and was being denied what he deserved!

With his right hand tightly clutching his teacup, Bi Jian's envy reached its peak.

The emotion of jealousy, like energy in a volcano reaching a critical point, was on the verge of erupting, threatening to consume him.

Just as Bi Jian's teeth itched with envy, Chen Yufei, after reviewing the information on Sword Barrier Network and quietly discussing with several supervisors, suddenly coughed to speak up.

"Cough cough, could everyone please quiet down! Due to some reasons, I am making a few adjustments to the investment list I just announced!"

Chen Yufei raised his hand and pressed it down on the office desk, silencing everyone.

Each person's face was filled with confusion, not understanding how the results they had announced could be changed.

The several bosses who had just secured investment quotas became incredibly nervous, fearing that their quotas were about to be revoked!

Wouldn't that be a total waste of effort?

Bi Jian also diverted his gaze, looking at Supervisor Wang Meng with a tense expression.

Unexpectedly, Wang Meng returned to him a smug smile, as if to say: Good news!

With that, Bi Jian's mood slightly eased, as long as his quota wasn't canceled, everything else was negotiable!

In the whole room, only Gu Yu was the most composed, leaning back in his chair, leisurely playing with his phone.

Chen Yufei gave him a glance but didn't care.

"Because Chairman Gu Yu of Ideal Paradise Network Technology Company has voluntarily given up his investment quota, after discussion with several supervisors, the list of investments has undergone some changes," the speaker announced.

"What? He gave it up voluntarily?" someone exclaimed with disbelief.

"He really gave up 10 million yuan in angel investment? Has Gu Yu gone mad?" another voice joined in the incredulity.

"I think he knows he offended Manager Chen, which is why he gave up the money! Humph, at least he has the sense to recognize his place!" remarked another bystander with a sneer.

"So, does this mean there's an extra 10 million now? Will a new company receive investment?" a curious query arose amid the murmurs.

"..."

The crowd buzzed with speculations, all of them looking at Gu Yu with strange glances.

They were convinced that Gu Yu must have lost his mind!

To actually reject an investment from Shengda! An opportunity countless others couldn't even dream of!

"Please quiet down, now I will read the revised list!"

Chen Yufei's resonant voice quelled the chatter before he picked up the newly modified list and began to read.

"As Ideal Paradise's 10 million yuan investment retracts back to the capital pool, the results of the revised allocation are as follows: The previously winning companies remain unchanged, Sword Barrier Network receives an additional 5 million yuan in investment! Origami Network Technology Co., Ltd. is a new addition, with a 5 million yuan investment!"

After Chen Yufei briskly recited the changes, the room erupted into another commotion.

Bi Jian blanked out for a moment before his smile grew wider and wider, his heart filled with ecstatic joy.

His hands, trembling violently as they gripped his teacup, looked gratefully at Supervisor Wang Meng.

An additional five million! Adding to the original eight million, that's thirteen million!

Shengda investing thirteen million — he hadn't dared to even imagine it!!!

Had it not been for so many eyes upon him at the table, Bi Jian would have liked to laugh with abandon to the sky.

Even as he held back, the joy on his face was impossible to hide.

Wang Meng, seeing the thankful look in Bi Jian's eyes, shook his head slightly and covertly gestured towards Manager Chen Yufei with a finger.

Chen Yufei, intentionally or otherwise, glanced at Bi Jian before turning his head to ask his assistant Xu Fei to refill his teacup.

"Add some water," he said while his eyes mirthfully stayed on Bi Jian.

Bi Jian paused, then nodded lightly in understanding — Chen Yufei was hinting at an "addition" of "water" (money)!

While Bi Jian was overjoyed, on the other side, Wei Tong couldn't contain his excitement, clutching Gu Yu's arm with a thrilled expression: "Chairman Gu! I've actually won the bid!"

"I'm so thankful to you, Chairman Gu! Without you stepping aside, I would have never had this chance! At noon! I must treat you to lunch at noon!" Wei Tong's excitement was unmistakable, but his mind was clear as a mirror.

If it weren't for Gu Yu stepping aside, winning the bid would be out of the question! Though it wasn't Gu Yu who decided the outcome, it was his concession that made it possible!

However, Gu Yu did not accept Wei Tong's offer.

Turning around, Wei Tong saw that Gu Yu was frowning deeply, seemingly very displeased.

"Uh, Chairman Gu, what's this about?" Wei Tong faltered slightly, fearing he might've said something out of line, and took the initiative to ask.

The next second, Gu Yu suddenly stood up, pointed at Bi Jian, and addressed Chen Yufei: "I disagree! I do not agree to have my part of the investment given to Sword Barrier Network! If that's the case, I take back what I said just now!"

Silence fell abruptly, and Bi Jian's smile froze on his face.

Chen Yufei, however, appeared unfazed. He had already secured Bi Jian's promise of benefits and naturally would support Bi Jian.

In a haunting tone, he replied, "Mr. Gu, you have already given up the investment quota. How to dispose of the investment funds is Shengda's affair. You disagree, but I suppose you have no right, do you?"

Gu Yu's expression faltered as he stared at Chen Yufei, then glanced at the smug Bi Jian and suddenly realized something.

Chen Yufei had been bought over by Bi Jian now!

Just as he was about to storm out of the meeting with Lin Xinyue and Boss Pu, the conference room door was suddenly pushed open.

A commanding voice, filled with authority, rang from outside the door.

"I also disagree."

Upon seeing the old man who entered, Chen Yufei and the supervisors immediately stood up and called out:

"Chairman!"