"What have you two been up to lately, sneaking out early and coming back late...?"

During dinner, Lin Haitang, wearing an apron, brought a dish to the table and glanced at Meng Lang and Xiao Yu, who were whispering to each other while eating.

She had a feeling these two were being a little secretive recently.

Although one was her sister and the other her "betrothed," and she should be grateful they got along, she still felt a little... jealous.

"Oh, nothing really, just combining research with learning. I took Xiao Yu around to see things and recommended some biographies to enrich her life experience. Right, Xiao Yu?" Meng Lang winked and nudged.

"Oh, right, right, I even went to Sister Gao's for lessons today," Xiao Yu said, looking like they were genuinely engaged in serious study.

"And this... is also part of your learning content?"

Lin Haitang pulled out a VIP membership card and placed it on the table, her face looking oddly amused.

On the top, it clearly said "XX Beauty Salon."

"I found it while organizing Xiao Yu's backpack. Care to explain?" She crossed her arms and stared at Meng Lang.

"Uh..."

Taking her sister-in-law to a beauty salon and being caught by her sister is truly awkward.

This card, of course, was made to facilitate his movements at the beauty salon when he went to "enlighten" Han Li—oh no, I mean, to convey the "light of faith" last time, an 1888 VIP.

Thinking he would visit a few more times, he temporarily left it in Xiao Yu's backpack for safekeeping.

"Mr. Lin, casually rummaging through someone's backpack, isn't that an invasion of privacy?"

"I was fulfilling my duty as a guardian. Don't change the topic. Explain why you two went to such a place. And don't tell me it was to research the beauty industry."

Uh... If I said I took Xiao Yu to watch Ultraman fight little monsters, would you believe it?

Just as Meng Lang didn't know how to explain, Little Sweetheart spoke up.

"Sister, this card is specially made for you by uncle.

He said you work too hard working overtime and can go to relax and take care of yourself occasionally. He wanted to surprise you, but you found it early." After finishing, she winked playfully at Meng Lang.

"For me?" Lin Haitang was slightly stunned.

"Ah... Yes! I'm a big old man who doesn't need this, of course, it's for you!"

Meng Lang quickly chimed in, not forgetting to give Little Sweetheart a "great assist" look.

"Just look... your skin has worsened lately, you must be overworking and staying up late too much."

After all, being a woman, Lin Haitang couldn't help but touch her face at these words.

"Really?"

"Of course! A woman needs to be good to herself! Oh, right, we coincidentally ran into Han Li at the beauty salon. She seems to be a regular there."

"Han Li..."

Lin Haitang's attention was successfully diverted.

"Speaking of which, Han Li has changed quite a lot in these past two days."

"Oh? How's that?"

"How should I put it... it seems she suddenly became much more cheerful, with less gloom in her eyes. Her actions are not as self-serving as before, and she's even volunteered for some legal aid. Furthermore, she doesn't seem to be as hostile towards me anymore. When she saw me this morning, whether by slip of the tongue or not, she even called me 'sis,' leaving me perplexed..."

"Uh..."

Meng Lang gave a wary glance at the somewhat bewildered Xiao Yu.

This little rascal, didn't she instill some strange "fangirl mentality" into Han Li?

But overall, it sounds...

quite effective?

"Haha! No surprise there. After all, having gone through a major life turning point, it's normal to have some changes in thinking."

"Hmm... just a bit too fast, though..."

"Ha! Not as fast as you two, right?" Yan Weiwei, who had been quietly enjoying her meal, finally couldn't hold back.

"Giving beauty cards, telling someone to be good to themselves—do you two really think I'm invisible?

Dining with a side of dog food every day, aren't you afraid I'll overeat?"

Lin Haitang immediately felt a bit awkward, unsure whether to accept or refuse the beauty card in her hand, and turned to glare at Meng Lang.

Want to give a gift? Do it privately!

Meng Lang felt helpless. This was something she found herself...

Women...

Facing her "handle it yourself" glare, he could only pull out a small metal box and push it toward Yan Weiwei.

"Here! This is for you."

"What?" Yan Weiwei was stunned. I've got something too?

What's going on?

Looking at the metal box...

The craftsmanship was quite exquisite, and given the situation... it easily brought to mind classic TV scenes of "necklaces," "bracelets," and such...

Yan Weiwei was instantly thrilled.

Her fingers trembled, pointing at Meng Lang.

"Oh~ Haitang, look, he's hitting on me, he's hitting on me~

This guy is eating from the bowl while looking at the pot. Flirting with me right in front of you, did you see that?

Giving gifts to two girls at once, and doing it openly; are you really a playboy?! Your brain, the way you think... couldn't be more..."

"It's for your Power Transformation breakthrough~"

With a casually delivered line, Yan Weiwei's fingers truly started trembling.

"But if you don't want it, never mind..."

Meng Lang reached out, intending to take the small box back, but the next second a flash moved, and the box vanished from the table, clutched tightly by Yan Weiwei.

She stopped acting all dramatic, her voice shaky as she asked, "Are... are you serious?"

Little rascal, still think you can't be dealt with!

"While it may not help you break through instantly, it will definitely add experience points, and when the experience is full..."

Meng Lang gave a knowing look.

Hearing this, Yan Weiwei couldn't wait to open the small box...

"Uh..."

What is this? Giving others a beauty card and giving me five syringes?

She thought it might be some ultimate secret to breakthrough, like "Overclocking Scripture N.0" or something...

Picking up a green metal vial with a needle, "What is this, beauty injections?"

Rolled her eyes, "Have you ever seen someone breakthrough just by turning into a stunning beauty?

The function of this thing... you can imagine it as a disposable 'Power Transformation Experience Card'."

"Power Transformation Experience Card?" Yan Weiwei stared at the bubbling green solution in her hand.

"How could there be such a thing? Don't tell me you concocted this. If you said you were a Martial Arts Genius who could write a scripture, I might believe it.

And now you want to tell me you're a Pharmacist?"

"Haha, I know a little~ Haven't you forgotten I also work part-time as an old Chinese medicine doctor?"

Meng Lang had an inscrutable look, just missing a beard to stroke.

"When did the old Chinese medicine doctor start dealing with injectable drugs? Are you sure this thing is safe?" Yan Weiwei shook the syringe in her hand suspiciously.

This guy better not be tired of me being a bright bulb and wanting to send me off with a shot, acting out 'Breaking Bad'?

"Don't worry, it just underwent clinical trials, purely natural, no additives and no side effects, but if you really don't believe it, then give it back to me."

"Hey hey hey! Once a gift is given, there's no reason to take it back! Scumbag!"

Clutching the box tightly, as if afraid Meng Lang would take it back, she ran straight to her bedroom.

Giving you a great fortune, and you turn me into a scumbag?

"Look, isn't this person burning bridges after crossing? Too much!"

"Hmph!" Lin Haitang glanced at Meng Lang, snorted ambiguously.

She flicked her ponytail and carried a few plates into the kitchen to clean up.

"Uh..."

With a speechless expression, he turned his head to the side, only to see Xiao Yu supporting her chin, watching the commotion with a thoughtful look.

"Xiao Yu, what are you thinking?"

"Oh, nothing. I was just thinking about the specific application of Game Theory in management, as taught by Sister Gao..."

Meng Lang's mouth twitched; are you applying what you've learned by studying at my expense?

He leaned forward eagerly the next moment.

"Hey! Tell me more!"

Just as Xiao Yu was about to speak, she caught a glimpse of her sister's sharp and scrutinizing gaze from the kitchen.

"Ahem! But Sister Gao also said, it's the mouth that causes trouble, not the ears."

She stuck out her tongue and dashed back to her room in a flash.

Meng Lang: "..."

Gao Yuan, you taught a bit too much...

...

Meanwhile, Gao Yuan, being talked about, was smiling as she raised her glass, facing a bunch of bigwigs...

"Thank you, everyone, for gracing us tonight. As the junior, I first toast to all the seniors in the business world!"

With that, she drank it all in one go.

There's one thing that Nomura didn't lie to Iwazaki Hideyoshi about, and that is after the press conference, Baiyeji's higher-ups indeed held a private banquet.

And the star of the banquet was the real decision-maker behind Baiyeji... Gao Yuan!

"Chairman Gao, you're too kind. Though you entered the industry late, the achievements you've made are truly beyond our reach as old-timers!"

"That's right, I've long wanted to meet Chairman Gao, and now that I've met you, you truly are a woman of outstanding talent!"

"..."

Everyone offered compliments.

Among those present, besides Mr. Yu, Mr. Liu, and a few familiar faces, each was a prominent figure frequently featured on the covers of business media.

Automotive, electronics, logistics, IT...

You could say it's a gathering of a good portion of Country Hua's high-tech industry leaders here.

And the reason these people couldn't miss being invited to the banquet at once is naturally due to the overwhelming information from tonight's press conference, enough to shock the heart.

The imagination space given, making these tycoons feel uneasy like a cat's paw in their hearts.

Among them, the Tencent Company, which acquired 'Star Array,' almost broke its leg from regret.

How did they only acquire Star Array back then and not swallow Hu Yifei and the entire development team?

Feeling they missed out on a trillion...

And Gao Yuan's choice to throw a banquet for so many people at this moment, it's hard to say she's not planning something big.

Now who wouldn't covet Baiyeji's technology?

Whether seeking collaboration, probing reality, or with other ulterior motives, these bigwigs couldn't miss such an opportunity to network with Gao Yuan.

After several rounds of drinking and a taste of five dishes, after familiarizing with mutual praises, Gao Yuan finally spoke again.

"Haha! Thanks for everyone's compliments, there's one thing I want to discuss with you all."

Everyone immediately turned serious, knowing the main event was coming.

"Chairman Gao, please speak!" Mr. Yu put down his glass.

"Before that, I want to show everyone something."

Gao Yuan let someone turn on the TV.

In confusion, everyone noticed the TV news broadcast was rolling an important update.

[Hello viewers, according to the latest news from the Wall Street Journal, Tesla, Google, OpenAI... and other major AI giants have recently signed an important cooperation agreement to officially form the 'TGO Technology Alliance'.

The alliance plans to fully cooperate in AI mega models, AI assisted driving, AI chips, to accelerate the development and incubation of AI technology across the ocean, and plans to later invite Microsoft, Invista, Apple, among various companies to continue joining...

As a result, AI-Related tech stocks are up pre-market...]

"What?!"

Everyone changed color.

TGO Technology Alliance?!

There's nothing special about a technology alliance; there are new ones formed and vanishing every day.

But look at which companies are leading this!

Look at the member list; each almost is a top tech firm across the ocean, each holding top-notch technology in IT.

Any single one taken out would make the global tech field tremble thrice by stomping their foot.

Except for Baiyeji, which doesn't play by conventional rules, they were already far behind in many aspects. If these companies join forces to develop AI technology...

How can they compete with them?

Gao Yuan took a look at the faces of the bigwigs present, then slowly began to speak.

"I don't need to say much; everyone should understand what this news means. Others are taking action; we can't sit back and do nothing.

So, my reason for inviting everyone today is to hear your opinions."

"What opinions?" Mr. Yu asked, recovering himself.

Gao Yuan smiled.

"Of course, it's about forming our own 'alliance'..."

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