Chapter 113: Xing Shu, Stay Behind

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

The next day—as soon as Xing Shu arrived at the office—she was called to the top floor for a meeting. Cheng Lang was the last to arrive. Cheng Gang did not come. Cheng Song adjusted his glasses and asked about the Alpha Corporation project with a smile, “Xing Shu should have told you about this. Cheng Lang, what do you think about this?”

Cheng Lang looked up. “Who suggested investing in Alpha Corporation?”

Everyone present knew that Cheng Lang was asking the obvious, but no one dared to answer. After all, it was their dereliction of duty to let a person who had been dismissed into the conference room.

Under everyone’s silent gazes, Cheng Song could only say softly, “Previously, Cheng Gang came to the conference room and said that Father asked him to come. The President of Alpha Corporation has a good relationship with Cheng Gang in private and can let Cheng Corporation Group have first dibs on the investment.”

“In future, those without Cheng Corporation Group’s staff pass will not be allowed to enter. People who have already been dismissed have no right to interfere in the company’s matters.” Cheng Lang’s tone was indifferent. He did not give two hoots about Cheng Gang at all.

Xing Shu—who was sitting in the distance—watched on with mirth. Cheng Lang was still as arrogant as ever. Unfortunately, such a person had still compromised on his principles for Jin Yue. The “Buddha on Earth” was finally leaving his altar. She lowered her eyes and did not participate in the conversation. The rest of the senior management did not dare to speak. After all, Cheng Lang held the lion’s share of the company’s shares. They served at his pleasure and he could fire them at any time if he wanted. Cheng Gang was a living example. Cheng Lang was so merciless to his own brother, let alone them.

Cheng Song did not speak up for Cheng Gang and deftly changed the topic.

“Cheng Lang, I heard that you went overseas this time because of MOOL?”

Xing Shu looked up, wanting to know how Cheng Lang would answer. Cheng Lang flipped through the document on the table and said calmly, “I’m still considering it.” Jian Yaochuan—who was standing beside him—subconsciously glanced at Xing Shu before turning on the projector. “Everyone, please take a look. This is the information on MOOL. It’s a very popular software overseas. Its current market value is estimated to be one billion US dollars.

In the past two days, there had been a lot of news about MOOL. Moreover, the media had reported that Cheng Lang and Jin Yue were spotted together overseas. Although the media did not dare to write about Cheng Lang too extensively, they had done a deep dive on Jin Yue. They found out that Jin Yue was a shareholder of MOOL, and the person who developed the software was her senior from the research institute. Everyone felt that Cheng Lang was pushing the boat out for Jin Yue. Thus, the senior management in the conference room was quick to curry favor.

“The President of MOOL is very young. He managed to grow the user base to such a large scale in less than half a year. If this continues, it will become a global phenomenon very quickly and turn into an indispensable social software on people’s phones.”

“If this company wants to raise funds, Cheng Corporation Group must throw our hat into the ring.”

“It’s worth a billion USD, and the investment amount is about the same. It’s a safe investment.” To put it bluntly—even if the investment went south—what did it matter if Cheng Lang spent billions to please Jin Yue? Anyway, Cheng Lang is made of money. Moreover, MOOL’s entrepreneurial process was almost impossible to replicate. If it joins Cheng Corporation Group’s portfolio, the investment would definitely be profitable in the future. Profits could even double by tens or hundreds of times.

The conference room was filled with animated discussions. Xing Shu listened quietly and did not participate.

Jian Yaochuan ignored everyone’s discussion and dutifully played the relevant information about MOOL on the big screen. “Currently, several venture capital firms are in contact with MOOL. By the beginning of next month the latest— after the President and Miss Jin Yue negotiate again—we’ll decide on the investment amount. I’ll send a copy of the information to everyone.”

Xing Shu glanced at the information Jian Yaochuan had sent. Most of the content was prepared by her. The founder of MOOL was indeed impressive and destined to have a bright future. His mentor was a big shot in the research institute and he had the support of a rich young lady like Jin Yue.

Xing Shu lowered her eyes. The conference room—which had been filled with discussion—fell silent. She looked up and realized that Cheng Lang was looking at her. The others were also looking at her. She did not know what had happened, so she could only stand up awkwardly and reply, “The founder of MOOL is very impressive.” After saying that, she sat down silently. The atmosphere in the conference room seemed to have become even more subtle. Xing Shu began to wonder if she had said something wrong.

After the meeting ended, Xing Shu followed the crowd out. However, she heard

Cheng Lang say indifferently, “Xing Shu, stay behind.”

Xing Shu stopped in her tracks. The others had left the conference room. She raised her hand and closed the door. She turned to look at Cheng Lang.. “President Cheng, is there anything else?”