64: Chapter 64 Purchasing Cutting-Edge Technology

At this moment, the topic on Jiang Jing's side had shifted from business to macroeconomics, with several titans of the financial world gathered around him discussing the impact of the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes on the Asian market.

"I believe this interest rate hike cycle will continue until the second quarter of next year," Jiang Jing spoke eloquently, "but the magnitude will gradually slow down. Smart money has already begun to position itself in high-quality assets in emerging markets."

"Mr. Jiang's viewpoint coincides perfectly with Goldman Sachs' latest report," an investment banking executive said in surprise, "but their conclusions were only released this morning, and you..."

"The market has its own language," Jiang Jing smiled mysteriously. "The key is to understand what it is saying."

This display of pretentiousness made everyone present look upon him with awe, and they couldn't help but exclaim—this person is truly formidable.

What they didn't know was that Jiang Jing truly did "understand" the market's language—his Master-level Business Talent gave him an almost intuitive grasp of economic trends.

"Mr. Jiang," Su Yingxue finally couldn't help but walk up, "I didn't expect you to have such unique insights into macroeconomics as well."

The crowd automatically parted to make a path, and everyone watched the interaction between this handsome man and beautiful woman with curiosity.

"I only know a thing or two," Jiang Jing said modestly.

Su Yingxue's voice remained cold and aloof, but the curve of her lips softened significantly. "Actually, I am very curious. Why would a figure like you choose to come to Rong City for development?"

This question was asked cleverly; it expressed appreciation while also containing a hint of probing. Everyone pricked up their ears, waiting for Jiang Jing's answer.

"It's destiny," Jiang Jing's gaze swept across the room before finally landing on Su Yingxue's face. "Rong City is a place where talents gather, and with a business prodigy like Miss Su here, how could I miss it?"

A flash of surprise passed through Su Yingxue's eyes, which immediately turned into appreciation.

[Su Yingxue Favorability +5] (Currently 40)

When a person already has a certain level of favorability towards you, some seemingly flattering cheesy pickup lines you say can have unexpected effects.

If Su Yingxue's favorability towards Jiang Jing had been in the single digits, Jiang Jing saying this would only have made her feel that he was frivolous and unreliable.

But now, Jiang Jing's words were able to make her feel delighted.

"Mr. Jiang," she leaned in slightly, a movement that caused the scent of her perfume to drift faintly into Jiang Jing's nose. "I wonder if you would be interested in visiting our foundation after the banquet ends? It's just upstairs."

The meaning of this invitation was self-evident, and the surrounding entrepreneurs exchanged meaningful glances—when had the ice beauty of the Su Family ever taken the initiative to invite a man to spend time alone?

Li Xue clenched her fists nervously on the side, but didn't dare to show it. Jiang Yan frowned almost imperceptibly, but her professional training allowed her to quickly return to calm.

"It would be my honor," Jiang Jing said with a smile, "but perhaps next time. I still have some matters that need to be handled."

He deliberately didn't specify what the matters were, leaving infinite room for speculation among the crowd.

[Li Xue Favorability +1] (Currently 94)

[Lucky Draw Chances +1, Current Count: 2]

Jiang Jing was stunned; he didn't expect that by rejecting Su Yingxue, Li Xue's favorability would actually increase. It really was a case of planting willows unintentionally, and they grew into shade.

"Of course, I'll wait for you." Su Yingxue's voice was actually somewhat happy. Perhaps it was that saying: what one cannot obtain is the best.

At this moment, the upper society of Rong City reached a consensus—this young man named Jiang Jing was definitely not someone who would remain in a pond.

And the attitude of the eldest daughter of the Su Family only added a layer of mystery to his identity.

In the corner of the banquet hall, several business titans were whispering to each other:

[Have you found out his background yet?]

[Only know that he suddenly appeared in Rong City, and his capital is terrifyingly abundant...]

[He can even get his hands on Tencent shares; he must have connections that reach the heavens...]

[We must befriend him; perhaps we can board a bigger ship...]

Meanwhile, Young Master Lin Hao was making a call with an expressionless face: "Yes, that's the Jiang Jing... investigate his background clearly... the more detailed, the better..."

Jiang Jing saw that it was about time, so he took Li Xue and Jiang Yan and left the party.

The goal for tonight had been achieved. Although Jiang Jing felt it was a little low, it was enough for him to purchase the Water-powered Engine technology and the funds to register the company.

The Maybach S680 was driving steadily on the way back to Shanshui Manor. Li Xue leaned against the leather seat, her fingers unconsciously stroking the ruby necklace she had just bought, while her eyes drifted from time to time towards Jiang Yan in the passenger seat.

Jiang Jing sat in the center of the back seat, closing his eyes to rest. The capital figure displayed on the system panel made the corners of his mouth curl up slightly—1.78 billion.

"Jiang Yan." Jiang Jing suddenly spoke up, "The matter of company registration needs to speed up."

Jiang Yan immediately turned around: "The funds are already in place. I will go to handle the remaining procedures first thing tomorrow morning."

Jiang Jing took out his phone and operated it a few times: "I just transferred 500 million to you as the company's startup capital. For the office location, first rent the top floor of the Rong City International Finance Center, and have the renovation done to the highest standard."

Li Xue gasped. 500 million! He just transferred it out so nonchalantly?

She secretly glanced at Jiang Yan and found that this beautiful housekeeper wasn't very surprised, just calmly nodding and taking notes.

"In addition," Jiang Jing continued, "recruitment needs to proceed simultaneously. I need a top-tier technical team. Salary is not an issue; the key is to sign the strictest confidentiality agreements."

"Understood." Jiang Yan quickly recorded on her tablet, "The headhunting company has already screened a batch of candidates, and they can be interviewed at any time."

Jiang Jing nodded in satisfaction. Jiang Yan's execution ability was truly reassuring; she was truly worthy of being a professionally trained housekeeper.

When the car drove into the gates of Shanshui Manor, Jiang Jing finally made up his mind: "System, redeem [Water-powered Engine technology]."

[Ding! 1 billion in funds deducted, redemption successful. Relevant technical data has been stored in the host's consciousness space and can be accessed at any time.]

In an instant, a massive stream of information flooded into Jiang Jing's mind like a flood.

Blueprints, formulas, process flows, material ratios... countless technical terms and technical details were clearly presented in his consciousness, as if he had already studied this technology for decades.

"Ugh..." Jiang Jing let out a muffled groan, his temples throbbing. Even with the system's protection, receiving such a massive amount of information all at once still made him feel somewhat uncomfortable.

"What's wrong?" Li Xue asked with concern.

"It's nothing." Jiang Jing waved his hand, "I'm just a little tired."

Returning to Manor No. 1, Jiang Jing politely declined Li Xue's invitation to have a late-night snack together and went to the study alone. He needed time to digest this disruptive technology.

Lying on the recliner in the study, Jiang Jing immediately pulled up the technical data in his mind.