216: Chapter 216 Getting Involved in the Struggle

A heavy sense of grievance welled up in his heart. Young Master Gu took a deep breath and said through gritted teeth, "Then why haven't you hurried up and said it!"

Hearing this, Shen Yan glanced at Gu Mingming, who was standing quietly nearby.

"The direction of the artificial intelligence project our company is currently working on is to create an Artificial Intelligence that doesn't rely entirely on a database, but is like a living person..."

Before he could finish his sentence, Young Master Gu burst out laughing, clutching his stomach.

As he laughed, he mocked unceremoniously, "Hahahaha, did I hear that right? Someone actually wants to create an Artificial Intelligence that's like a person?!"

"This is truly the funniest joke I've heard in over twenty years of living. Gu Mingming, oh Gu Mingming, I didn't expect your taste to be as terrible as ever!"

Facing Young Master Gu's mockery, Gu Mingming remained very calm.

"The development of Artificial Intelligence is indeed fast nowadays. Who's to say we can't actually create an Artificial Intelligence that's like a person?"

Young Master Gu snorted coldly, walked over, pulled out a chair, and sat down directly. "I truly can't believe you actually have the surname Gu. As expected, you're just like your mother—stupid and cheap."

Hearing this, Gu Mingming's expression finally changed. With an ashen face, he said to Young Master Gu, "You can talk about me, but don't talk about my mother!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the smile on Young Master Gu's face grew even wider.

"Oh! I'll say it! Your mother is just a low-life bitch! And you're just the little bastard she gave birth to!"

Although the people around them didn't say anything, they were laughing loudly.

Anyone with eyes could see who they were laughing at.

Seeing that the situation was spiraling out of control, Shen Yan frowned, stepped forward two paces, and stood between Gu Mingming and Young Master Gu.

"Mingming, right? You just said you were interested in investing in our company's project, didn't you?"

Gu Mingming pursed his lips and didn't speak.

Clearly, he was still immersed in the fact that Young Master Gu had just insulted his family.

"Mr. Gu?"

"Mr. Gu!"

Finally, Gu Mingming snapped back to his senses.

"Sorry, what did you just say?"

Hearing Gu Mingming's question, Shen Yan replied very patiently, "I asked if you were interested in our company's project, Mr. Gu?"

"If you are, we can go outside to talk, or we can exchange contact information, and you can come visit my company next time."

Just as Gu Mingming was about to shake his head and politely decline, he heard Young Master Gu mocking from the side, "Two paupers who think they're bosses just because they have a business license, trying to bring along a moron to strike it rich. This is truly the funniest joke I've ever heard!"

Hearing this, Gu Mingming felt a surge of defiance. He deliberately turned to Shen Yan and Chen Guangke in front of Young Master Gu and said, "There's no need for all that trouble. I can agree to it right now; I'll invest in your project."

Shen Yan was taken aback, then asked in return, "Really?"

Gu Mingming nodded without hesitation.

"Of course it's true. Don't worry, I'm very interested in your project, and I will definitely go all out to help you complete it."

As those words fell...

Young Master Gu burst into laughter once again.

"With just those two hundred million of yours, you actually want to invest in an artificial intelligence project?"

"Forget it, invest wherever you want. Either way, the winner will definitely be me. Don't forget that the liquid capital I have on hand is ten times more than yours!"

Gu Mingming fought back, refusing to be outdone, "So what if it's ten times more than mine? Wasn't Grandfather's way of making his fortune by using low investment to get high returns?"

Hearing him mention the Old Master, Young Master Gu's expression immediately became much more ferocious.

"You have no right to mention the Old Master in front of me!"

Gu Mingming replied with a stiff neck, "No matter what, I am also Grandfather's grandson. That is a fact you cannot deny, and it is a fact I cannot deny!"

"Don't forget! Before the banquet started, what Grandfather said to you and me. He said that no matter who gave birth to me, I have a place in this family and the right to inherit the company!"

"This investment is a test Grandfather gave to both of us. You're afraid of losing to me, aren't you?"

Young Master Gu felt he had suffered a great humiliation.

"Bullshit! How could I possibly lose to you?!"

Gu Mingming sneered and replied, "If you aren't afraid of losing to me, why would you have others reject my investments? Why would you try every possible way to stop me from investing in others?"

"Gu Xuantian, just admit it. You're afraid you can't compare to me. You're afraid I'll take your position as the heir!"

Two flames almost jumped out of Young Master Gu's eyes. He grabbed Gu Mingming by the collar, slammed him hard against the wall, and cursed, "You bitch, why don't you just go die along with that bitch mother of yours?!"

Hearing this, Gu Mingming laughed out of extreme anger.

"Don't worry! Even if I'm going to die, I'll drag you down with me!"

Sparks flew between the two.

No one dared to interject at this moment.

For fear of making the already very tense atmosphere even more strained.

Just when the banquet hall was so quiet that one could almost hear a pin drop, Shen Yan spoke.

"Actually, I think it's meaningless for you to argue like this. You could make a bet."

Young Master Gu released his grip on Gu Mingming's collar, turned to Shen Yan, and sneered, "What business is this of yours? Get the hell out of here!"

Shen Yan acted as if he hadn't heard him and continued, "You were just saying my project is ridiculous. If that's the case, what's the harm in making a bet?"

"If Mr. Gu Mingming's investment in my project yields great results, then you must apologize to him."

Hearing this, Young Master Gu's eyes widened, thinking he had misheard.

"What did you say?!"

Shen Yan repeated it expressionlessly.

Young Master Gu wanted to laugh, but found that he couldn't.

"Is there something wrong with your brain? If he succeeds in his investment, why on earth should I apologize to him?"

Suddenly, Gu Mingming also said beside him, "No, an apology. If I succeed, you must apologize to me on your knees."

"If you succeed, then I can also kneel before you and apologize, and voluntarily give up my inheritance rights."

After listening, Young Master Gu was directly shocked.

"You..."

Seeing that he hadn't said the second half of the sentence for a long time, Shen Yan opened his mouth and said, "It seems Young Master Gu's personality is quite indecisive. No wonder Young Master Gu is still just a 'Young... Master... Gu'!"

Shen Yan emphasized the last few words particularly heavily.

Young Master Gu was no fool; he could hear the sarcasm in Shen Yan's voice.

"Who said I'm indecisive? I was just wondering how someone could be so stupid as to make a bet with me that they're bound to lose."

At this point, the corners of his mouth suddenly curled up.