Chapter 34
Today, Luo Yun wasn't wearing smoky makeup; she appeared in a normal office worker's outfit. If it weren't for the shop assistant calling her "President Luo," Zuo Baixuan wouldn't have recognized her.
Zuo Baixuan looked at Luan Yenan and asked with her eyes: Is this the great nemesis you have chosen?
Luan Yenan raised the corners of his mouth: What, you want to change to another one?
Zuo Baixuan thought to herself, it's none of her business who Luan Yenan is trying to trick.
Luan Yenan herself thought so too; it didn't matter to her who she tricked.
Whoever arrives first wins.
Since Luo Yun has gained the upper hand, then so be it. It's good that she'll pay the price for her actions yesterday.
After returning from the racetrack yesterday, Luo Yun, out of sheer curiosity, troubled her strategist, Secretary Zhang, to help her figure out what Luan Yenan was up to.
If it's a small project with no merits and no demerits, not even worth 20 million, she's prepared to laugh it off, after all, she's willing to accept the consequences of her bet.
If it really is a pile of garbage, even if Luo Yun is rich, she doesn't want to be a sucker. She'll settle accounts with Luan Yenan no matter what, and she'll make him her lifelong enemy.
But I didn't expect that.
After reviewing the PowerPoint presentation, Luo Yun suddenly realized that Luan Yenan might have stumbled upon a great project. He wouldn't have come to her for such a bargain if he had the capital.
After looking at the PowerPoint presentation introducing the project, Secretary Zhang remained silent for a long time.
"Secretary Zhang, please say something. I think this project is good, but if you feel I've been cheated, you can just say so. I can handle it; it's only 20 million."
"I'm not sure," the young female Beta, who had an ordinary appearance but a cool and aloof demeanor, said honestly.
"?" Luo Yun was surprised.
Surprisingly, Secretary Zhang, who had always been very confident in her judgment, would say that she was unsure.
Finally, the two of them discussed it.
If you can't make a judgment on your own, then ask someone else to take a look.
So last night, taking advantage of the attention the racetrack incident had garnered, Luo Yun shared fragments of Luan Yenan's "blockchain" concept when others inquired about it.
Well-informed individuals have astutely discovered that information related to "blockchain" can also be found on websites that bring together top international programmers.
It originates from "Huanyu," a legendary programmer who is quite famous internationally and has participated in cracking several international computer viruses.
"Global" announced that it will establish an electronic currency system and build an open-source project based on it.
Whether it's Luan Yenan wanting to create an electronic currency system project, or a programming genius wanting to create an open-source project, it won't elicit a reaction from these investors.
But within just one day.
First, Luan Yenan approached Luo Yun with a project, causing quite a stir and securing a large investment.
Then, by sheer coincidence, the establishment of the open-source project announced by the programming guru was related to Luan Yenan's project.
Capital's keen sense of smell tells them that there must be a connection between the two.
They even wondered if this was essentially a tactic employed by the Luan family, or a means for Luan Muyin to reclaim her daughter's inheritance rights.
Once everything becomes logically plausible, many people secretly begin to stir.
Even on programmers' websites, everyone is still discussing feasibility.
Capital is already considering the feasibility.
In all projects, those who receive initial shares in the early stages are the ones who make the most money.
Regardless of the project's ultimate destination, as long as capital is injected and it is rapidly incubated, it can generate huge profits in the short term.
Therefore, the Wen family, being the fastest to act, took the first step.
The elders of the Wen family knew that their daughter had been somewhat unhappy lately because of the news about Luan Yennan. They originally wanted to let things cool down, but given the current situation, they hinted that if their daughter was still angry, she could go find her ex-lover.
They guessed that Luan Yenan must have ruined his reputation in the industry, which is why he recklessly married an Omega without any family backing.
If Wen Qing goes to find her again, she will definitely waver.
Even if she doesn't waver, the Luan family will.
Luo Yun seized the initiative in investment, and the Wen family is already considering a marriage alliance to acquire the entire project.
This led to today's farce on campus.
So Luan Yenan's first reaction was that Luo Yun's mouth wasn't shut, and he was absolutely right.
But that's understandable.
Business competition is inherently rife with deception and treachery; leaking information to test the waters is merely the most basic tactic.
With the backing of the government, the Wen family, who were among the best informed, acted so quickly upon hearing the news.
This makes others even more eager to act.
Even Luan Muyin received several calls today to schedule a meeting, but she hasn't had time to deal with them because she's been busy lately.
Luo Yun couldn't sit still any longer.
I sent a message to Luan Yenan at noon to ask when she would be free.
Luan Yenan told her about his company registration and said that they could meet at the mall after the registration was completed.
Luo Yun and Secretary Zhang had been sitting in the mall's office all afternoon. When she heard that Luan Yenan had gone to the jewelry store, she took the initiative to come over.
The timing is perfect.
"Mr. Luo." The sales clerk bowed to Luo Yun.
Luo Yun nodded in acknowledgment after being addressed with respect.
Then he looked at Luan Yenan and said, "Let's go, I'll treat you to dinner."
“I’m still buying jewelry,” Luan Yenan replied, her gaze returning to the display case.
But the seasonal items at the counter were all taken out, and there wasn't anything particularly appealing.
"I'll have someone deliver it to your home, don't worry about it." Luo Yun seemed a little impatient, but that's understandable.
Following the Wen family's move, several other families also took the bait, wanting to make contact with Luan Yenan.
She couldn't let the opportunity slip away; she had to seize it.
“That won’t do,” Zuo Baixuan refused.
Luo Yun looked at Zuo Baixuan.
She spent the whole day keeping track of the couple's movements.
He naturally knew the methods Zuo Baixuan used to deal with Lin Xiaoxiao yesterday, and he also knew how Luan Yenan dealt with Wen Qing this morning for Zuo Baixuan's sake.
Luo Yun's gaze fell on Zuo Baixuan, and she was certain that this person was not as harmless as she appeared.
"Your living expenses are limited, so don't be extravagant." When Zuo Baixuan instructed Luan Yenan, her tone was so earnest, as if she were advising a child who wanted to buy toys to understand how hard it is to earn money.
Luan Yenan's gaze met Zuo Baixuan's.
Zuo Baixuan's eyebrows were drooping.
Luan Yenan received the signal and used his right hand to cover his barely suppressed smile.
Pretending to be deep in thought, she pointed to one of the sets with her left hand and said, "This set I chose for you is really beautiful. Keep it for now, and I'll pick out some more from my own set. These three sets..."
Ahhh!
This scene sent chills down Luo Yun's spine.
If it weren't for the patience I've developed over the years, I would have grabbed Luan Yenan and left.
She took two deep breaths, suppressing the urge to grab Luan Yenan and the urge to take out a cigarette from her pocket and take a puff to relieve the pressure she was under.
She wanted to curse in her mind, but didn't even know where to begin.
She never imagined that Luan Yenan would be so hesitant and indecisive over such a trivial accessory. Nor did she expect that Luan Yenan would prioritize keeping Zuo Baixuan's set.
Is Zuo Baixuan from a place like Miao territory, and did she cast a Gu spell on Luan Yenan?
Yesterday, when Luo Yun casually investigated Zuo Baixuan's identity, she felt something was off.
Her adoptive parents seemed unremarkable, but no specific information about them before they were adopted could be found.
I heard that the agency that originally handled her paperwork caught fire right after it was done, burning a lot of documents, including her electronic files.
This is suspicious.
Luo Yun's gaze remained fixed on Zuo Baixuan.
Secretary Zhang, who was standing to the side, couldn't stand it any longer. She stepped forward, gently pushed Luo Yun away, and then said to the counter, "Put all these items on Mr. Luo's tab and deliver them to Miss Luan's home."
Upon hearing this, Luan Yenan turned to look at Secretary Zhang.
If I remember correctly, Luo Yun has never shared any private interactions with Secretary Zhang on social media, but whenever there are work-related promotional photos, Secretary Zhang will always appear in the photos or captions.
She was practically the secret weapon that allowed Luo Yun to stand out from the crowd of wealthy second-generation heirs.
She looked ordinary, but had an elegant demeanor, a good figure, wore a well-fitting business suit, and had her hair neatly styled in a bun.
She looks quite young, but her attire is very mature, making it impossible to tell her real age.
Seeing that Luan Yenan was taking the initiative to look her over, Secretary Zhang did not show any discomfort. Instead, she immediately extended her hand and introduced herself: "Hello, Ms. Luan, I am Zhang Wanjun, Mr. Luo's secretary. Mr. Luo entrusts me with many things, but this is our first meeting. It's a pleasure to meet you."
Inside the counter, the saleswoman was already packing the goods, and the person who looked like the store manager next to her was also starting to do the accounting and go through the procedures.
Luo Yun remained silent, tacitly agreeing with the actions of those around her. She didn't care about the small amount of money; if Secretary Zhang felt it was necessary, she had no objection.
Luan Yenan could tell that Zhang Wanjun's words carried a lot of weight here.
She nodded without changing her expression, indicating that she understood, and then reached out to shake his hand lightly.
Zhang Wanjun keenly glanced between Luan Yenan and Zuo Baixuan, noticing the subtle change in their gaze.
Luan Yenan's aura seemed to have double standards; he was distant and oppressive towards others, but not towards Zuo Baixuan.
This is what you call favoritism.
She finally turned her gaze to Zuo Baixuan: "Miss Zuo, what would you like to eat tonight? We can arrange it."
Zuo Baixuan was puzzled for a moment by this question. Shouldn't Luo Yun and Luan Yenan be the ones to decide?