Chapter 237 Investing in the Douyin Project

The roar of the plane landing gradually faded, and the warmth inside the cabin suddenly dissipated, replaced by a somewhat cool evening breeze outside.

The cabin door slowly opened, and Lin Chen appeared with a tall and straight figure, dressed in a simple black casual suit.

He walked down the ramp with a composed pace, a faint sense of relaxation in his eyes, as if he were not here for a financing negotiation worth hundreds of millions, but simply attending an ordinary afternoon tea.

Following closely behind him were three core staff members from Chenqi Investment Xingcheng Co., Ltd., along with General Manager Li Sisi and Chief Financial Officer Su Wan, who had joined specifically for this trip.

Lin Chen had transferred her to his company as early as last month; as a finance major, this was essentially a return to her original profession.

The group of four followed behind with steady steps.

Li Sisi was dressed in a sharp business suit, her jet-black long hair meticulously tied back. Her exquisite, cool features radiated professionalism and a sense of detachment, her bright eyes always maintaining a calm, scrutinizing gaze.

Throughout the journey, she focused on every business detail, ready at any moment to handle the subsequent cooperation procedures.

Outside the airport's VIP exit, the business reception fleet that had been waiting for a long time was particularly eye-catching.

A line of identical top-tier black business vehicles was neatly parked, their bodies spotless. On either side stood upright, well-dressed receptionists, exuding a powerful aura.

This was the exclusive reception lineup arranged by ByteDance an entire day in advance—a full green channel with inspection-free pickup—all to welcome Lin Chen and his party with the highest specifications.

At the front of the crowd, a middle-aged man stepped forward quickly but politely, a perfectly measured respectful smile on his face.

He was Li Bingkuan, Vice President of ByteDance, who had been waiting at the exit with his team early on, not daring to show the slightest neglect.

Before Lin Chen could even get close, Li Bingkuan proactively extended both hands with a humble and enthusiastic attitude.

"President Lin, hello, hello!"

"I am Li Bingkuan, Vice President of ByteDance. I have been fully authorized by our General Manager Li to come and pick you up personally. It must have been a tiring flight!"

His eyes were full of importance; he didn't dare to look down on Lin Chen in the slightest just because he was young.

People in the industry had more or less heard that this behind-the-scenes boss of Chenqi Investment was generous and had a sharp eye.

As soon as the company was established, he dared to invest in a phenomenal and avant-garde project like miHoYo's "Genshin Impact," earning the admiration of top capital moguls throughout the venture capital circle.

Lin Chen's expression was indifferent. He casually raised his hand for a light handshake, his tone relaxed and easygoing without any pretension, yet he naturally carried a powerful aura.

"Thank you for waiting personally, Vice President Li. There's no need for such a grand ceremony."

Li Bingkuan hurriedly waved his hand with a smile: "It's only right! It is our honor that you could take the time to visit Byte, President Lin!"

Li Sisi, carrying her briefcase, followed silently by his side, a trace of imperceptible anticipation and nervousness hidden in her eyes.

She knew her boss's strength all too well; he never acted lightly, but when he did, it was always a massive move.

Beside her, Su Wan, the head of finance, remained cool and calm on the surface, but her peripheral vision was always on Lin Chen, secretly observing the scale and details of this reception.

As the core person in charge of all the company's capital flow, she knew better than anyone how abundant Chenqi Investment's cash flow was, and she was incredibly eager to see what decision President Lin would make this time.

After a few simple pleasantries without redundant formalities, the group boarded the exclusive business vehicle.

The interior of the car was luxurious and spacious, with excellent sound insulation that blocked out all the noise from the outside world.

The vehicle started smoothly and sped toward the ByteDance headquarters without any obstacles.

The forty-minute drive passed in a flash. The business car slowly stopped at the main entrance of the ByteDance headquarters building. The entire skyscraper was magnificent, its glass curtain wall shining brilliantly in the sunlight, fully displaying the majestic aura of a top internet company.

As soon as the car came to a steady stop, Li Hongtao, the General Manager of ByteDance who had been waiting at the door, immediately stepped forward and personally opened the car door.

Li Yiming had established the internet company only two years ago and held the core management power of ByteDance, making him a rising star in the industry.

But at this moment, there was no trace of a CEO's arrogance on his face; it was replaced by extreme sincerity and eagerness.

"President Lin! Welcome, welcome!"

Li Yiming's voice was loud, and his attitude was extremely respectful. He bowed slightly to signal his welcome, keeping his posture very low.

Lin Chen stepped out of the car and nodded faintly in response: "President Li, sorry to keep you waiting."

"It's no trouble at all! To have President Lin grace us with your presence is an honor for everyone here at Byte!" Li Yiming smiled very sincerely, stepping aside to gesture the way. "President Lin, please come in. The meeting room has been fully set up, and tea and materials are all prepared. We can talk at our leisure."

Under Li Yiming's personal guidance, Lin Chen and his party walked through the spacious and grand first-floor lobby and took the exclusive elevator directly to the top-floor VIP conference center.

The entire meeting area was quiet and elegant, with floor-to-ceiling glass windows overlooking the bustling city. The indoor temperature was perfectly controlled, and the top-tier audiovisual equipment and exquisite tea snacks all showcased ByteDance's highest specification of hospitality.

In addition to the two core executives, Li Yiming and Li Bingkuan, ByteDance's CFO, project leaders, legal heads, and other senior management were already present. Everyone sat upright, quietly waiting for Lin Chen's arrival.

When the crowd saw Lin Chen enter, they all stood up instantly and greeted him in unison, creating a powerful atmosphere.

"Hello, President Lin!"

The synchronized voices echoed through the meeting room, their attitude extremely respectful.

Lin Chen raised his hand slightly and said indifferently:

"Everyone, please sit. Don't be formal."

Only then did the crowd dare to sit down in order, maintaining a proper posture throughout, with no one daring to speak out of turn.

Once everyone was settled, Li Yiming took the lead to open the conversation, his tone full of admiration and recognition as he started the topic.

He knew very well that to secure Lin Chen's investment, he first had to adopt the right posture and sincerely seek advice.

"President Lin, to be honest, you are definitely the strong backbone of our entire internet technology industry." Li Yiming's gaze was sincere, and his tone was full of praise.

"A while ago, it was rumored in the industry that the miHoYo 'Genshin Impact' project you invested heavily in earlier has been highly praised by many investment moguls."

He paused, the admiration in his eyes growing even stronger as he continued:

"To tell you the truth, everyone in our circle admires your vision."

"In technology and the internet, what we lack most is the support of capital like yours—with long-term perspective, precise vision, and the courage to invest and bet."

"Many high-quality projects don't lack potential; they just lack a sufficient amount of capital to back them up. And you always manage to accurately catch the trend and revitalize the entire project."

Li Yiming said these words with absolute sincerity, without a hint of exaggerated flattery.

The venture capital circle never lacks wealthy capital, but it lacks top-tier investors like Lin Chen, who has a sharp eye, never fails, and dares to take heavy positions to provide a solid foundation.