Yang Guangdi, as the provincial governor, immediately put on a smile and looked at Lu Yang, saying, "Mr. Lu, I apologize for my earlier rudeness. Please don't misunderstand!"
"Being able to invite Gates Barron, Mr. Lu's status must be extremely distinguished. Please take the seat of honor!"
Yang Guangdi's attitude towards Lu Yang turned a hundred and eighty degrees as he spoke.
"You're too kind. I can sit anywhere," Lu Yang said casually.
Hearing this, Yang Guangdi didn't embarrass himself further by staying and went to greet others.
"Vice President Lu, if you don't give Governor Yang face like this, you'll suffer in the future!" Shen Yiman said to Lu Yang, her face full of nervousness.
"Give him face?"
"If he hadn't had his secretary stop me earlier, and if he hadn't released this Kenneth Sky, I would have given him plenty of face. But his actions now make me sick!" Lu Yang said directly.
"But... he... he is the provincial governor!" Shen Yiman continued to emphasize.
"So what if he's the provincial governor? He's just a public servant. Shouldn't he wholeheartedly serve the people?"
"If you had seen how Kenneth Sky bullied Bai Shumin yesterday, you wouldn't be saying this!" Lu Yang said, shaking his head.
"Alright then!" Bai Shumin said helplessly. Once Lu Yang made up his mind, no one could change it. Since he didn't want to ease relations with the provincial governor of Jiang Province, no matter how much Shen Yiman said, it would be useless.
Soon, the entire Qinglong Bay bidding and investment conference began.
Yang Guangdi first described the specific situation of Qinglong Bay and also mentioned Jiang Province's emphasis on Qinglong Bay, stating an absolute investment of 150 billion for its development. This was double the information Lu Yang had received earlier, indicating that Jiang Province placed great importance on Qinglong Bay.
The primary reason was Qinglong Bay's excellent geographical location. The previously planned dock project alone was worth seventy to eighty billion, plus the water treatment and environmental renovation projects for Qinglong Bay, along with supporting infrastructure, it would cost around 150 billion. Of course, the investment poured into these projects was enormous. As long as the Qinglong Bay project was done well, connecting Jiangbei City, Jiangzhong City, and Jiangnan City, the entire Jiang Province would be integrated, which would have very significant meaning for the economic take-off of Jiang Province.
Everyone present was excited when they heard the investment amount announced by Yang Guangdi. Who wouldn't want a piece of such a large project?
"I didn't expect there to be 150 billion. We must secure this project firmly and not let it fall into the hands of Haitong Group, otherwise, it will be very difficult to bring them down!" Xiao Wuji thought to himself.
"Young Master Xiao, Gates Barron is now on that trash Lu Yang's side. We have no strength to compete," Bai Hao said helplessly, standing beside Xiao Wuji.
"Trash, don't you use your brain to think? There are two projects in total this time, and there are two powerful foreign companies. Gates Barron is strong, but he can only take one project at a time. The other project must be taken by Kenneth Sky. No matter what means he uses, tell him that Ling Que, one of China's four great leaders, will be his backer, so he shouldn't worry about Gates Barron's retaliation!" Xiao Wuji yelled at Bai Hao.
"Yes, yes, I'll go do it right away!" Hearing Xiao Wuji's words, Bai Hao's face instantly lit up, and he went to carry out the task.
Two hours later, the Qinglong Bay bidding and investment conference concluded. The final result was that the Qinglong Bay dock project was successfully bid for by Kenneth Sky, while the Qinglong Bay water treatment and environmental optimization projects all fell into the hands of Gates Barron. This outcome was expected by Lu Yang and was precisely what he had intended. He didn't want to swallow the Qinglong Bay project directly but rather to trap Kenneth Sky and make him lose all his capital in the end. Otherwise, with the strength of Gu Lahen De Li, it would have been effortless for him to acquire all the Qinglong Bay projects.
The conference ended successfully, and Yang Guangdi was very satisfied. Afterward, there was a song and dance performance. The performer invited to this Qinglong Bay project was Dong Yan, a second-tier celebrity who had been taught a lesson by Lu Yang at Cloud Top Villa last time.
Upon seeing this, Lu Yang sneered and prepared to leave with Shen Yiman, but coincidentally, Dong Yan called out to him at this critical moment.
"Everyone, I would like to invite a guest to sing with me!"
"Ms. Shen, would you be willing to come on stage and sing this song with me, to bring a perfect conclusion to the Qinglong Bay bidding and investment conference?"
Unexpectedly, Dong Yan directly called out Shen Yiman's name. All eyes instantly focused on Shen Yiman.
"Don't go. These people are insidious and cunning. They must have some bad intentions!" Lu Yang said directly to Shen Yiman when he heard this.
"It's okay. In front of everyone, they can't harm me, can they? Besides, we have successfully secured the major project of Qinglong Bay water treatment this time. It's only right that I celebrate with everyone!" Shen Yiman smiled slightly, actually agreeing, and then walked towards the stage.
Soon, a hostess handed Shen Yiman a microphone. Shen Yiman stood on the left, and Dong Yan stood on the right. They sang the song "The Motherland is Getting Better and Better." However, halfway through the song, Dong Yan kept leaning to the side. Everyone was immersed in their beautiful singing and didn't notice Dong Yan's little trick, but Lu Yang saw it clearly.
"Not good, the scaffolding is going to fall!" Lu Yang sensed something was wrong and looked up. Indeed, the scaffolding on the stage was shaking precariously, about to collapse, but strangely, no one noticed. Lu Yang naturally took the lead and ran towards Shen Yiman.
"Ms. Shen, run quickly, the scaffolding is going to fall!" Lu Yang shouted loudly at Shen Yiman. Dong Yan, on the other hand, had a cold smile on her face and said disdainfully, "It's too late to run now!" Dong Yan had already leaned to the side. As long as she took a step, she could jump off the scaffolding. The reason for the scaffolding's instability was that she had deliberately arranged for someone to do it in advance, seeking revenge. Back at Cloud Top Villa, Dong Yan had been insulted from head to toe by Lu Yang. Dong Yan had always held a grudge and deliberately used this opportunity to retaliate against Shen Yiman.
As Lu Yang shouted, everyone finally noticed that the scaffolding on the stage could no longer bear the weight and was crashing down towards the stage. Lu Yang leaped up, pulled Shen Yiman into his arms, and quickly dodged out of the way, avoiding the scaffolding. However, as Dong Yan was jumping out, her high heel got caught on the stage, and she couldn't jump out, being hit heavily by the scaffolding and passing out.
"Those who do too much evil will perish by themselves!" Lu Yang said coldly, looking at Dong Yan who was pinned under the scaffolding, unconscious.
"Vice President Lu, thank you. That was really close just now. Thank you for saving me!" Shen Yiman's face turned pale with fright from the scene, but lying in Lu Yang's arms, Shen Yiman felt very fortunate. At this moment, feeling Lu Yang's broad and strong arms and warm embrace, Shen Yiman's little heart began to beat wildly, as if a little rabbit inside was restlessly trying to jump out. At this moment, Shen Yiman realized that she had fallen in love with this man, this man whom everyone in Jiangbei City called a useless son-in-law. Yet, she knew that in terms of ability and means, no one in their generation could match him. This feeling was more exciting than winning five million with a two-dollar ticket.
"What's wrong? Your heart is beating so fast? Are you startled?" Lu Yang asked immediately, feeling Shen Yiman's heartbeat.
"Yes... yes, I was startled. I was really scared to death just now. I thought I..." Shen Yiman quickly agreed.
"Don't worry, with me here, how could I let anything happen to you!" Lu Yang said with a slight smile.
"Quick, save her, save her!" As Governor Yang Guangdi of Jiang Province shouted, relevant personnel quickly rescued Dong Yan from under the scaffolding and sent her to the hospital as quickly as possible.
"Let's go, we should head back!" Lu Yang naturally paid no mind to Dong Yan's fate and drove Shen Yiman back to Heilong Capital. To celebrate today's victory, Shen Yiman personally paid out of her own pocket to treat everyone at Heilong Capital to a night out at a bar. Everyone was naturally excited and grateful.
At nine o'clock that night, at Hongxing Bar, all one hundred and more people from Heilong Capital walked in. The security guards at the entrance thought a group of hooligans had broken in and quickly notified Li Xiaohong. When Li Xiaohong saw Lu Yang, her face instantly broke into a smile, and she walked forward.