185: Chapter 185 Why is he using his ultimate skill at point-blank range?

Hangzhou City Xizi Lake Convention and Exhibition Center.

A bustling crowd gathered at the entrance of the venue. There were executives and presidents of domestic car companies already involved in new energy vehicles, as well as those from traditional car companies joining in the excitement. This New Energy Vehicle Summit Forum attracted the attention of almost everyone in the automotive industry.

Some had smiles on their faces, while others looked serious.

Many people saw the future prospects of the new energy vehicle track.

But just like the mobile internet era, some put all their effort into positioning themselves, while others hesitated and waited to see which way the wind would blow.

Undoubtedly, the protagonists of this conference were the companies that had already established a presence in the new energy vehicle field. BYD, Fanmi, and Tesla were undoubtedly the focus of everyone's attention.

Especially some companies with intentions to develop in the new energy vehicle field were even more eager to make a move.

"President Lei, have you seen the people from Tesla?" Wang Sifu looked at the gazes constantly sweeping around. He had a smile on his face, but his tone was serious as he spoke softly to Lei Jun beside him.

Both companies were the focus today, so they sat in the front row.

Tesla's seats were also nearby, but for some reason, they hadn't arrived yet.

"No. Why? Did they contact you again?" Lei Jun also had a smile on his face.

Thinking about what Wang Sifu was going to say at the meeting later, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl up.

Tesla had been building momentum for their new car launch recently, and the online buzz was very high.

Moreover, they had already released news that they were about to cooperate with a well-known domestic car company. However, because BYD hadn't given a clear answer yet, the identity of the partner hadn't been announced. This made things even more interesting.

"Zhu Danyang is not acting honorably. Today, three car companies have already indirectly asked if we are cooperating with Tesla. There's also speculation online, which makes things very awkward for me!" Wang Sifu frowned, his tone carrying a hint of displeasure.

"That guy is a bit impatient, but it's understandable. They are desperate to restore their reputation now, so it's normal to use some tactics!"

Lei Jun shook his head. Zhu Danyang's move was really poor—promoting the cooperation before BYD had even expressed its stance.

Although this could divert public attention, the effect would likely be very limited.

Furthermore, they didn't seem to consider BYD's thoughts, making it feel a bit like they were forcing their hand!

It was no wonder Wang Sifu's tone was a bit off.

He was clearly a bit angry at being put on the spot by Zhu Danyang.

"The Tesla people are here!" Just then, a voice came from nearby.

Lei Jun and Wang Sifu turned to look and saw Zhu Danyang walking in from the main entrance with a smile.

Along the way, he kept greeting the heads of various car companies.

"Quite high-profile!" Wang Sifu snorted coldly. "I thought they would learn to be more low-key after they suffered a setback at your place last time!"

"Don't be angry, President Wang. Just think about your speech later!" Lei Jun gave Wang Sifu a meaningful smile.

...

As time passed, the venue gradually quieted down.

With a burst of soothing music, the conference began its formal proceedings.

After making a round in the venue, Zhu Danyang sat in the seat next to Wang Sifu and greeted him with a smile.

"President Wang, you are the protagonist of today's conference!"

"How can I compare to your high spirits, President Zhu?" Wang Sifu said with a fake smile.

...

The two had a few moments of awkward small talk.

Then, Zhu Danyang glanced at Lei Jun.

His expression immediately darkened.

He didn't even bother to maintain a facade of politeness anymore.

Lei Jun was happy to be left alone, saving himself from fake pleasantries.

At this moment, the lights in the venue suddenly dimmed, and then a spotlight focused on the main stage like a tracking beam.

The host's voice then rang out.

The entire conference venue immediately fell silent.

Following some substanceless opening remarks, the conference entered its formal process. Wang Sifu, as the opening speaker, was nominated to take the stage.

"Please welcome the President of BYD Auto, Wang Sifu!!"

As the host's voice fell, everyone's eyes in the venue immediately focused.

Wang Sifu adjusted his suit collar and walked slowly onto the stage. Thunderous applause immediately erupted from the audience.

His gaze swept across the room, finally landing on Lei Jun and Zhu Danyang in the front row, a smile appearing on his face.

"Fellow colleagues, friends from the media, good morning everyone."

Wang Sifu's voice spread throughout the hall through the microphone. "Today, I want to talk to you about the future of the new energy vehicle industry."

He paused, and then his tone became serious. "This industry is still very young and needs our collective care. Healthy competition is the driving force of industrial development. What we should compete on is technological innovation, product quality, and user experience, not some underhanded tactics..."

At this point, Wang Sifu paused again, but his gaze unconsciously shifted toward Zhu Danyang.

A burst of echoing laughter immediately erupted from the audience. Many people subconsciously followed Wang Sifu's gaze to look at Zhu Danyang, their eyes filled with playful smiles and expressions of watching a good show.

"President Wang's words are quite pointed. I really learned a lot from Tesla's unpretentious commercial war against Fanmi a while ago!"

"Strange, aren't there rumors online that BYD and Tesla are about to cooperate? Why is President Wang launching a point-blank ultimate and reopening Tesla's wounds?"

"I reckon the cooperation is fake. With BYD's current strength, it doesn't seem necessary to cooperate with Tesla, does it?"

"Could all those reports outside be smoke screens released by Tesla? Another commercial warfare strategy?"

"I've learned something new. Using BYD's influence to divert public attention—truly a lesson learned!"

...

Quiet discussions immediately broke out in every corner of the venue.

Even though they deliberately lowered their voices, the vague words still reached Zhu Danyang's ears.

The scene suddenly became somewhat awkward.

Lei Jun looked at Zhu Danyang with a smile, in the mood to watch the drama unfold.

He saw that Zhu Danyang's face was already looking quite bad. He picked up the mineral water in front of him and took a sip, trying to hide his emotions.

The two inadvertently made eye contact, and the air seemed to be filled with an awkward atmosphere.

"President Zhu, don't overthink it. President Wang is definitely not targeting you..." Lei Jun smiled, breaking the awkward atmosphere.

But as soon as these words came out, Zhu Danyang felt even more embarrassed.

His entire face suddenly became even more gloomy, as if it were about to drip water.