I Treat You as My Sister, But You Want to be My Wife?!
Chapter 518 Success_1

Chapter 518: Chapter 518 Success_1

Completely immersed in the joy of acquiring that piece of land, how could one think of those trivial details from before with Penguin? Now that a new enterprise was to be started, the initial reaction was to politely decline. However, upon seeing Mr. Ma’s expression, it was clear that a refusal wasn’t an option; the offer would indeed provide an opportunity for self-promotion.

Getting up to speak would certainly allow the wealthy to recognize one better and more quickly integrate into the elite circles, which seemed pretty good. If one aimed to make money, it was essential to network with them. With connections established, making money would become much easier. After some thought, there seemed to be nothing much to say, so it’d be best to choose something simple to talk about.

Such as discussing the corporate logo—topics like these were certainly fair game. And so, standing up, the decision was made to proceed step by step onto the stage. Kang Yue also lifted a smile, watching Shen Dong grow step by step was like living her own life.

Mr. Ma watched Shen Dong approach and then voluntarily stepped down, leaving a spot for him. When Shen Dong stood at the top, he was a bit overwhelmed at first, but he quickly regained composure and began to address the crowd below.

"I’m also very grateful to Mr. Ma for his support and for adopting my proposal, which allows me to stand here today. I initially never expected to be up here speaking, given that I felt my efforts paled compared to Mr. Ma’s. But since Mr. Ma has offered me this opportunity, I’m here to simply share my summary and the future development of the enterprise.

All of this has been carefully outlined and planned, though whether it will be utilized in the end, I do not know. It’s all compiled in a proposal I’ve brought to Mr. Ma, and if he finds it useful, he can directly apply it. We don’t differentiate between interests or priorities in our partnership—it’s what enables our cooperation to last."

"Mr. Ma just said he was thankful for me, but in truth, I am extremely grateful to Mr. Ma. Had he not seen potential in me, I likely wouldn’t have had the opportunity to participate in this event, so I’m very appreciative of Mr. Ma’s kindness.

It’s the reason I’ve achieved what I have now. If anyone here encounters a project they’d like to work on, feel free to come to me. Naturally, if I find it suitable, I will invest, as I now have the capability to do so. Everyone is welcome to come and ’harass’ me."

Shen Dong amused the audience with his humorous speech, prompting applause from the distinguished crowd below. It was the first time they took notice of this impressive young man, who, despite his youth, had climbed his way up step by step on his own.

Some of the women below started whispering among themselves, not for any other reason than because this man was getting too close to Kang Yue. Everyone contemplated leveraging this man to their advantage, thinking that nobody wouldn’t want to look good. Thus, they turned to their husbands, urging them to swiftly befriend him.

Securing contact with that beautiful woman would naturally be ideal, eliminating future worries about hairstyles and makeup. These men, egged on by their wives, found it difficult to refuse.

"Sir, here is my business card. If there is cooperation in the future, you can contact me through the information here."

"Sir, take a look at mine. You’re young and promising, and I have a particularly suitable cooperation proposal for you. If we join forces, the opportunity to enrich this enterprise and make money will undoubtedly be significant. Just take a look first."

The crowd was eager to pass their business cards forward, Shen Dong feeling their enthusiasm for the first time and becoming somewhat overwhelmed. Shen Dong felt the madness needed to end, so he gestured with his hands to indicate enough: "Everyone, please calm down for a moment. I know you’re all very eager to give me your business cards, just place them on this table here.

I’ll pick them up later, okay? Or we’ll meet one by one during the upcoming toast—there’s no hurry, we still have plenty of time. This isn’t our main event, and it’s not good to overshadow the host, so please act rationally. Otherwise, in terms of future cooperation, I’ll give priority to those who remain calm."

After Shen Dong’s words, everyone quickly quieted down, no longer making a fuss. Indeed, having a cooperation partner is great, but it’s just as important to leave a good impression. Thus, everyone settled down, returning to their seats without further ado.

Shen Dong, looking at the previously restless crowd now sitting quietly, felt his own heart pounding. He had never been part of such an event before; the world of the rich was truly terrifying, with people ready to compete aggressively to be the first to connect.

"Now you see how terrifying these people can be, right? They’d leap at the chance to make money, afraid of missing out. It’s like they’re demons and ghosts. If possible, I wouldn’t want to have anything to do with you in my lifetime, but there’s no helping it, as you’ve assisted me from the start.

As my way of showing gratitude, I naturally had to invite them. It’s not necessary to pay much attention to these people. Just accept their business cards and there’s no need to contact them later."

Mr. Ma, overhearing the conversation, furrowed his brow, feeling the need to protect this young man from being deceived by the crowd. He spoke up urgently to warn against being easily duped and trapped, for climbing out of such a trap wouldn’t be simple.

"You need to be cautious with some people. When they seek collaboration, it might be with the intent to trick you. One misstep and you could fall into a trap with no way to recover. There are many schemes for deception, so you need to think carefully about which companies are good for collaboration and which are not—that’s all the advice I can offer.

Those present aren’t really good partnership prospects. Just keep an eye out and avoid impulsively signing contracts—that’s a taboo."

Mr. Ma looked at the people gathered, sending subtle hints to Shen Dong and hoping they would understand. After saying this, he even gave Shen Dong a knowing look.

Shen Dong was somewhat bemused, having no intention of collaborating on schemes to defraud others. He wouldn’t fall for the same trap twice. If someone tried to dupe him, they’d find themselves outwitted, learning what true hell was.