11: Finalize the contract

Qin Zhenhua poured a glass of water, took a large gulp, and then gave a serious warning again.

"Xiao Yu, I'll say it once more: the waters in Dragon City run deep!"

"Some people look young and unremarkable, but behind them may stand behemoths that we simply cannot afford to provoke. Control yourself, or you won't even know how you died one day!"

"I know, Dad. I'll definitely be more careful in the future." Qin Yu agreed with utmost sincerity this time; yesterday's experience had truly left him lingering in fear.

After a moment of silence, Qin Zhenhua spoke.

"Give me that license plate number. I'll see if I can use some old connections to indirectly find out who this person really is."

"If you really accidentally offended them, I'll swallow my pride and take you there to apologize in person. It's not a disgrace."

Qin Yu nodded obediently and sent the license plate number to his father... The next morning, Lei Jun used her God-Level Makeup Art to apply her makeup.

Then, she slung her newly purchased Hermès handbag over her shoulder, straddled the black harley-davidson, and rode toward Tianqiong Technology.

Downstairs at the Tianqiong Technology headquarters, Qin Zhenhua specifically instructed Qin Yu to wait in the lobby in advance.

"This Director Lei holds important patents and is very mysterious. If you go down to receive her personally, it will show our sincerity and leave a good impression."

Qin Zhenhua said this, but in his heart, he also considered letting his son see more of the world and learn how to deal with important figures.

Qin Yu straightened his tie and stood in the polished, mirror-like lobby, his gaze glancing toward the entrance from time to time.

Just then, a low and powerful engine roar approached from a distance, and a black harley motorcycle with sharp lines pulled up neatly outside the company's main entrance.

The rider nimbly removed the helmet, and a cascade of silver hair, like moonlight, flowed down instantly, shimmering with a dazzling luster in the sunlight.

That exquisitely beautiful face, which had caused him to toss and turn last night, appeared before his eyes again without warning!

It was as if a freezing spell had been cast on Qin Yu; he instantly froze in place.

His brain almost stopped functioning.

How could it be her?

Why would she be here?

Lei Jun also saw Qin Yu. She frowned slightly, then quickly returned to her indifferent expression.

She hung her helmet on the handlebar and, ignoring his presence, walked straight toward the entrance.

Qin Yu suddenly snapped back to his senses and, almost instinctively, stepped forward quickly to block Lei Jun's path again.

But this time, his attitude was so respectful it was almost stiff, completely devoid of yesterday's flippancy.

"Miss... hello. This is Tianqiong Technology. The company has an important meeting today and is not receiving outside visitors for the time being. We have a very important guest who is about to—"

Lei Jun stopped and looked at him, somewhat puzzled.

The change in this man's attitude was simply too great. Yesterday he was pestering her relentlessly, and today he was so businesslike and polite?

"Qin Zhenhua invited me here."

"Huh?" The expression on Qin Yu's face instantly froze.

The mysterious shareholder Ms. Lei Jun, whom his father said held important patents and needed a formal reception... was this girl before him, riding a harley and looking so stunning she didn't seem real?

This huge contrast made his head buzz.

No way!

After the immense shock, he quickly stepped aside to clear the path and said respectfully.

"So... so it's Director Lei!"

"I am terribly sorry; I failed to recognize your greatness. Please, this way!"

"My father and several Board Members are already waiting for you in the VIP room."

When Qin Yu led Lei Jun and pushed open the heavy solid wood door of the VIP room, the Board Members who had been talking in low voices—Bai Zhantang, Qin Zhenhua, Zhang Long, and Zhao Hu—all looked up in unison.

In an instant, the entire VIP room fell silent.

All eyes were focused on the silver-haired girl at the door.

She stood tall with a peerless countenance; her simple attire appeared radiant due to her extraordinary temperament and beauty.

Sunlight streamed through the window behind her, outlining a faint halo around her body.

These middle-aged men, who had spent half their lives adrift in the sea of business and were used to storms, all stood dazed in place.

They had anticipated Ms. Lei Jun's age, originally thinking she would be in her thirties or forties.

They didn't expect her to be so young!

And so stunningly beautiful!

However, they were battle-hardened veterans after all, and their lapse in composure lasted only a moment.

Qin Zhenhua was the first to react. His face instantly broke into a warm yet measured smile as he stepped forward quickly to greet her.

"Oh, you must be Ms. Lei Jun. Seeing you is truly better than hearing a hundred reports!"

"I didn't expect that you would not only possess cutting-edge technology but also be so young, promising, and radiant!"

He spoke while secretly observing her, trying to read something from her subtle expressions.

Bai Zhantang, Zhang Long, and Zhao Hu also stood up immediately, with equally warm smiles on their faces, chiming in: "Yes, indeed. Director Lei has truly opened the eyes of us old-timers!"

"A hero emerges from the youth; that saying is absolutely correct!"

Lei Jun just smiled faintly. "Chairman Qin overpraises me; it was just good luck."

Her reaction was calm, almost flat.

This steadiness and indifference beyond her years, in the eyes of these old hands, did not relax them but instead confirmed their inner suspicions... this woman was definitely not simple!

If she didn't have a deep background and wasn't used to big scenes, she could never have such a demeanor.

Qin Zhenhua took the opportunity to introduce them: "Director Lei, this is Director Bai Zhantang of our company, this is Director Zhang Long, and this is Director Zhao Hu."

Lei Jun's gaze swept over them, and she nodded faintly in response to each, her posture composed.

Everyone sat back down. Qin Yu took the opportunity to lean toward his father's ear and whispered rapidly in a very low voice, "Dad, this is the girl I told you about yesterday..."

Qin Zhenhua's pupils constricted slightly, but the smile on his face remained unchanged as he gave a nearly imperceptible nod.

Shares, patents, a license plate with no traceable details... this excessively young girl's background was definitely unfathomable.

The string in his heart tightened even more.

After the pleasantries, Bai Zhantang went straight to the point and signaled his secretary to hand the prepared proposal to Lei Jun.

Lei Jun took it, flipped through it quickly, then placed it gently on the table. She looked up at everyone and got straight to the point.

"I understand what you all mean. If you want my exclusive patent license, just give me an offer."

During the subsequent discussion, Lei Jun didn't say much, but every word hit the mark.

She kept in mind the system's evaluated annual licensing reference price of twelve million. Her bottom line was clear: anything less than this was non-negotiable.

After several rounds of consultation, an exclusive licensing agreement for five years was reached at a price of 13.5 million RMB per year.

Looking at the final figure on the contract, Lei Jun was satisfied.

13.5 million a year, that's 67.5 million for five years!

This was almost equivalent to making money while lying down; it was even smoother than she had anticipated.

She picked up a pen and smoothly signed her name on the contract.

Both parties were satisfied with the outcome.

The four Board Members were in high spirits and took the initiative to offer a banquet in her honor.