The audience below actually had a certain degree of goodwill towards Min Ziqiong's product beforehand. After all, the PPT was beautifully made, and the future market Min Ziqiong described was indeed vast.
However, with Li Yan's speech, the goodwill of the vast majority instantly evaporated, leaving only utter contempt for Min Ziqiong.
A product that lacked confidence even in passing basic tests dared to boast such words. Did she really think the life science industry could be entered with just a PPT?
Did she think this was like building a car!
Even in car manufacturing, the elder brother who always claimed to return next week at least built a prototype and demonstrated it.
And you?
You only have a PPT!
That bottle in your hand is probably just sugar water!
"Young people, ambitious but lacking talent. Trying to apply the tactics of the finance world to our industry is doomed to fail!" Chairman Gao shook his head, seeming to have seen through Min Ziqiong's trick.
Nowadays, many young people seemed to be particularly fond of playing financial games.
They would package a shoddy product and forcefully market it with a high-end concept, immediately fooling a group of fans into rushing to buy.
This approach had actually become popular in the life science field before.
And they weren't fooling ordinary fans, but a group of big shots.
However, those big shots were shrewd. The moment they sensed something was wrong, they immediately stopped further investment and held them accountable.
Imagine, if you fool ordinary people, they might have no recourse and just have to accept their losses.
But if you fool a group of big shots, they control vast political and business resources. Do you think you can get away after fooling them?
In Chairman Gao's opinion, Min Ziqiong's actions were like a mouse offering companionship to a cat, pure recklessness for money.
Those who had fooled the big shots back then likely had their bodies sunk in unknown depths!
"Let's pause the cooperation matters. We'll discuss them after the 72-hour results are out!" Steven also told his assistant.
Clearly, Steven's confidence in Min Ziqiong had wavered after observing her demeanor and hearing her cousin's words.
"Then I'll find someone to keep an eye on the testing agency to prevent them from faking results?" the assistant asked after some thought.
Steven nodded: "It's better to be safe than sorry. You can do that."
With that, he turned and left.
The other experts and big shots also left one after another.
Although nothing explicit was said, their expressions said it all.
"Hahahaha..." Soon, only Min Ziqiong's cousin and a few others remained in the large venue.
Li Yan no longer concealed her intentions. She ran to Min Ziqiong's cousin's side, hugged his arm, and pouted: "Darling, how was my performance just now? Am I not talented in acting? When you get Steven's investment, will you also make a movie for me? Maybe I'll win an award like a Best Actress!"
"Then, you'll be enjoying Best Actress services!"
Min Ziqiong's cousin seemed to fantasize about that beautiful scene. He couldn't help but pinch Li Yan and said, "Interesting, I can consider it!"
Meanwhile, Min Ziqiong on stage seemed stunned by the scene, looking at the two in disbelief.
After a long pause, Min Ziqiong stammered, pointing at Li Yan: "Li Yan, you... you... know him? What is your relationship?"
Li Yan glanced at Min Ziqiong triumphantly: "You're only realizing this now? Sorry, it's too late!"
"I don't just know him, we understand each other very well! I know his strengths and weaknesses, and he understands my depths. What do you think our relationship is?"
Swish!
Min Ziqiong's face instantly turned pale.
She swayed and almost fell on stage!
"So... this was all your scheme!"
"So... you never let go of that incident from college. That's why you've been plotting to get revenge on me, right?"
"Li Yan, you are so cruel!"
"I trusted you wrongly!"
Min Ziqiong said with deep self-mockery and bitterness.
Li Yan, on the other hand, felt incredibly pleased.
She laughed heartily.
"Hee hee hee... Min Ziqiong, Min Ziqiong, who would have thought you'd have a day like this!"
"But if you think I'm just seeking revenge for that past grudge from college, you're mistaken!"
"We are adults now, and our actions are not as simple and naive as before. If there weren't enough benefits, why would I do this?"
Hearing Li Yan's words, Min Ziqiong suddenly thought of something.
"You... you want to use my product as a stepping stone to launch your own product?"
"You want to poach my potential customers to your side?"
"To cut off someone's wealth is like killing their parents. You are so venomous!"
Min Ziqiong's body trembled with anger as she pointed at Li Yan and her cousin and scolded them.
Li Yan and her cousin just laughed triumphantly, looking at Min Ziqiong with disdain and contempt.
"Alright, my dear cousin. Just accept your fate!"
"The moment you were expelled from the clan, you were destined to not cause any ripples. Did you really think you were hailed as the rising queen of the business world through your own merits? You were merely riding on the influence of the Min family clan!"
"You were just a pig on a gust of wind! You could fly when the wind blew; when the wind stopped, you could only fall! And now, the wind has stopped, so just wait for your death!"
"Hahahaha..."
With that, Min Ziqiong's cousin put his arm around Li Yan and walked towards the door.
Min Ziqiong was left alone, collapsing onto the stage with a dull expression and vacant eyes.
Like a defeated rooster.
"Sigh!" Even the security guard at the door glanced and shook his head with a sigh.
"Let's go, they're closing."
The security guard shooed Min Ziqiong away.
Min Ziqiong then numbly stood up and stumbled towards the exit of the venue.
Her retreating figure looked so desolate and lonely.
She walked a long distance, to a place where no one was watching, before she suddenly straightened her back. The look of dejection vanished from her face.
Instead, a cold smile and a sneer appeared.
"Hmph, Li Yan, Li Yan, you underestimate me too much! Or rather, you've never truly taken me seriously since college! You've just been jealous of me!"
"If you had paid even the slightest attention to me, you would know that one of the things I excelled at during my college speeches was observing everything and listening to all directions. While speaking eloquently on stage, I could take in the reactions of everyone in the audience and adjust my speech rhythm and tone accordingly."
"So, your illicit affair with my cousin, I saw it long ago!"
"The reason I stayed silent and pretended not to know was simply to use your scheme to promote 'Mirage' for free!"
"Without sufficient contrast, how can people remember it vividly? I believe that even before 'Mirage' is officially launched, it will be unforgettable!"
"Moreover, from my understanding of you, you will definitely not be satisfied with this, and you will have further plans. And all your follow-up actions will only serve as a prelude to 'Mirage'! This time, you have at least saved me a hundred million in advertising costs! The effect is even better than spending a hundred million on advertising!"
Min Ziqiong muttered, her eyes flashing.
It was as if the business queen who once commanded prestige had returned.
"Of course, 'Mirage' hasn't undergone any tests. But I'm not worried at all."
"Not because I have confidence in myself, but because I have confidence in Mr. Ying!"
"Just wait. After 72 hours, everyone will be, just as you said, Li Yan: slapped in the face by me, by the product 'Mirage'!"
"When that time comes, however hard you mocked me, you will weep tears of regret just as hard!"
With that, Min Ziqiong pulled open the car door and drove away.
Meanwhile, Min Ziqiong's performance at the Life Science Conference today, under the manipulation of interested parties, had spread throughout Jianghai.