664: Chapter 659 How did she end up in this kind of corner?

On the third underground level, in the core laboratory of Project A, the whiteboard was covered with dense formulas. Every iteration of the tidal model made Qian Liyang, the genius programmer, whoop with excitement.

On the Project B production line on the ground floor, Engineers, dressed in cleanroom suits, repeatedly calibrated the low-temperature plasma bonding equipment under the roar of Leo Garcia. The yield rate figures were rapidly approaching the theoretical limit of 99.99% at a visible speed.

Everything was developing in a positive direction.

Shen Yan stood before the floor-to-ceiling window of his office, overlooking the kingdom that belonged to him.

The sea breeze blew, carrying the scent of technology and steel.

However, his gaze had already swept past this bay, cast toward the bustling metropolis a thousand miles away.

Project A was the spear; Project B was the shield.

But whether spear or shield, both required massive amounts of money to forge and maintain.

Orders from Sirius Semiconductor alone were not enough.

He needed a cash cow that was more stable, larger, and less conspicuous.

Just then, the system's voice arrived in his mind as scheduled.

[Ding!]

[Daily Intelligence has been refreshed: The 'Emerging Brands Investment Expo' will be held at the Binhai International Convention and Exhibition Center in three days. More than three hundred domestic and international brand representatives will participate, including Li Man, the Greater China Region Channel Director for luxury giant LVMH Group.]

[Random Mission Triggered: 'Foundation of Shen Yan'.]

[Mission Objective: Achieve an occupancy rate of over 9% for the shops in 'Shen Yan Plaza', with first-tier brands accounting for no less than 20%.]

[Mission Reward: One copy of advanced wealth intelligence in the 'Artificial Intelligence' field.]

Shen Yan's lips curled up slightly.

It had arrived.

He turned and dialed Chen Guangke's number.

"Guang Ke, I'm leaving Jingluo Bay to you and Old Fang; I need to go back to the city."

Chen Guangke's hearty voice came through the phone, "Don't worry, Yan Zi, I'll keep an eye on things here; nothing major will happen. It's good for you to go back and spend time with sister-in-law and Youyou too."

"Mm," Shen Yan responded, adding, "Tell Wu Ya to get ready; she's coming with me."

"Got it."

After hanging up, Shen Yan glanced one more time at the bustling scene outside the window.

The spark had been lit.

Next, he needed to add enough fuel to this fire.

Three days later, Binhai International Convention and Exhibition Center.

The place was bustling with noise and elegant figures.

The booths of major commercial real estate giants were built more luxuriously than the last.

On the massive LED screen of Wanheng Plaza, endorsement advertisements featuring popular celebrities were rolling.

In front of the Tianyue City booth, they had even invited a foreign internet-famous band to perform live, attracting countless gazes.

In contrast, the booth for 'Shen Yan Plaza' appeared somewhat shabby.

It was located in a corner, and the area was small, featuring only a simple sand table model and a few promotional posters.

Wu Ya, dressed in a sharp professional suit, stood in front of the booth. A professional smile was on her face, but a trace of imperceptible anxiety was hidden in her eyes.

She had been standing there for two hours, and very few people had come over to inquire.

Occasionally, a few who heard the unfamiliar name 'Shen Yan Plaza' and then looked at the slightly remote location on the map would shake their heads and walk away.

"Director Wu, should we take the initiative to go out and hand out flyers?" a young subordinate suggested quietly.

Wu Ya shook her head.

"No need. Our target customers won't be attracted by flyers."

She knew very well that commercial leasing depended on location, foot traffic, the developer's strength, and operational capability.

Shenyan Group was an absolute newcomer in the commercial real estate field.

Getting those arrogant first-tier brands to move in was as difficult as ascending to heaven.

Just then, an elegant woman wearing a well-tailored Chanel suit slowly walked toward them, surrounded by a group of people.

The surrounding crowd automatically made way for her.

"It's Li Man from LVMH!"

"How could she come to this kind of corner?"

Wu Ya's heart tightened. She immediately straightened her back and put on an even brighter smile.

She knew this was the only chance today.

Li Man managed the channel development for dozens of luxury brands under the LVMH Group in the Greater China Region, making her a figure at the pinnacle of this industry.

Securing her was equivalent to securing half of the luxury circle.

Li Man stopped in front of the Shen Yan Plaza booth.

Her gaze swept over the simple sand table, her expression calm, revealing neither pleasure nor anger.

"Shen Yan Plaza?"

She spoke, her voice cool, carrying the aloofness of someone long accustomed to a high position.

"Yes, Director Li," Wu Ya quickly handed over a business card and a brochure. "We are a brand-new commercial complex wholeheartedly built by Shenyan Group, positioned as high-end, dedicated to bringing an unprecedented shopping experience to the citizens of Binhai."

Li Man did not take them; an assistant beside her reached out and accepted the materials.

She merely looked at Wu Ya and calmly asked three questions.

"Location: Outside the Third Ring Road."

"Developer: Never heard of them."

"What makes you think LV, Dior, or Bvlgari would choose to move into a new mall that has no advantage in any aspect?"

Each question was like a knife, precisely stabbing into Shen Yan Plaza's soft underbelly.

A fine layer of sweat broke out on Wu Ya's forehead.

The flowery speeches she had prepared seemed pale and powerless in the face of Li Man's direct and simple three questions.

Many representatives from other brands had already gathered around, wearing expressions of onlookers waiting for a good show.

Everyone wanted to see how this reckless newcomer would manage to save face.

Wu Ya took a deep breath and was about to speak when a calm voice came from behind her.

"Based on a brand new future."

Shen Yan had appeared beside her without anyone noticing.

He was wearing casual clothes, which clashed with the environment of suits and formal attire.

But the moment he appeared, he naturally became the focus of the entire venue.

Li Man's brow furrowed almost imperceptibly.

She disliked this feeling of being outside of control.

"Oh?" She looked at Shen Yan. "Sir, you speak boldly. I wonder what this 'future' of yours is?"

Shen Yan smiled.

He didn't answer directly but countered, "Director Li, what do you think a future mall should look like?"

A flicker of impatience crossed Li Man's eyes.

"It is ultimate service, scarce merchandise, and a distinguished social space."

This was the industry-recognized answer and the direction all high-end malls strove for.

"You are all correct," Shen Yan nodded. "But these are all based on current technology and understanding."

"What if I could give every customer who enters Shen Yan Plaza an exclusive, Artificial Intelligence virtual shopping guide?"

"What if I could allow customers to see a 3D holographic projection of any piece of clothing worn on themselves without stepping into a fitting room?"

"What if I could transform the entire mall into a massive immersive AR interactive gaming ground?"